ShoreTel to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ShoreTel(R), Inc. , a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications solutions, today announced that it will issue its press release reporting financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 following the close of the market on Thursday, August 21, 2008.

The Company will host a corresponding conference call and live Webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on August 21, 2008. To access the conference call, dial +1-877-584-6502 for callers in the U.S. or Canada and +1-706-679-0430 for international callers and provide the operator with the conference identification number of 54271493. A live Webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's corporate Web site at http://www.shoretel.com/ and an archived recording will be available beginning approximately two hours after the completion of the call until the Company's announcement of its financial results for the next quarter. An audio telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on August 21, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 28, 2008, by dialing +1-800-642-1687 or +1-706-645-9291 for callers outside the U.S. and Canada and providing the conference identification number of 54271493.

About ShoreTel, Inc.

ShoreTel, Inc., is a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications systems. ShoreTel enables companies of any size to seamlessly integrate all communications -- voice, data, messaging -- 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 1-877-80SHORE.

Investor Contact: Tonya Chin ShoreTel, Inc. 408-962-2573 tchin@shoretel.com

ShoreTel, Inc.

CONTACT: Tonya Chin of ShoreTel, Inc., +1-408-962-2573,
tchin@shoretel.com

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

Smart Enterprise Magazine Announces 2008 Enterprise IT Management Excellence (EITM) AwardsAccepting Nominations for Outstanding Achievements in Governing, Managing and Securing IT

MANHASSET, N.Y., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smart Enterprise magazine, published by United Business Media LLC in conjunction with CA, one of the world's largest independent software companies, is launching the 2008 Enterprise IT Management (EITM) Excellence Awards and is now accepting submissions from enterprise IT organizations around the globe. Leading organizations that have adopted EITM best practices and solutions to better govern, manage and secure IT are encouraged to enter and receive recognition for their achievements.

Organizations can nominate their achievements across a broad range of areas -- including service management and ITIL, IT governance, security and compliance, application performance management, infrastructure management and data center automation. Organizations selected for the EITM Excellence Awards will demonstrate how they leveraged key aspects of EITM, such as integration and automation, to improve service, mitigate risk and reduce costs. "Optimized, business-aligned Enterprise IT Management is an imperative for increasingly complex business technology environments," says Elliot Kass, Editorial Director, Smart Enterprise magazine, and a member of the Smart Enterprise EITM Excellence Awards judging panel. "The team at Smart Enterprise wants to recognize the organizations, senior IT executives and IT teams who are doing the most innovative work to drive business value."

The EITM Excellence awards are global, reflecting the nature of business today. An award winner will be selected from each of four geographical regions: North America, Latin America, Europe/ Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific and Japan. The winners will be honored at a luncheon at CA World 2008 on November 17, 2008 in Las Vegas.

Nominations for the EITM Excellence Awards are now being accepted. Deadline for submissions is August 15, 2008. For more information and to submit an entry, please visit http://www.awards.smartenterprisemag.com/.

About Smart Enterprise Magazine

Smart Enterprise is a thought leadership publication for CA, one of the world's largest IT management software providers. Smart Enterprise bridges the gap between business requirements and technology initiatives with a unified, simplified approach to managing IT. The publication is part of an integrated platform - with a Web site, smartenterprisemag.com, and an eNewsletter - that will provide industry knowledge, best practices and real-world case studies to C-level and IT executives. Smart Enterprise is written and produced by United Business Media LLC in conjunction with CA.

About United Business Media LLC

United Business Media LLC (http://www.ubmtechnology.com/), formerly known as CMP, has four separate and distinct technology divisions -- Everything Channel, TechInsights, TechWeb and Think Services -- which produce the leading online, event and print brands, and provide business tools and integrated media solutions for technology marketers. Its respected media brands include InformationWeek, the TechWeb Network, ChannelWeb, CRN, EE Times and TechOnline; major industry events such as Interop, Web 2.0 Expo, XChange, Game Developers Conference and the Embedded Systems Conferences; and business information and marketing services such as the Institute for Partner Education and Development, International Customer Management Institute and Semiconductor Insights. United Business Media LLC is a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

CONTACT: Scott Vaughan VP, Marketing Services United Business Media/TechWeb svaughan@techweb.com 949-223-3662

Smart Enterprise Magazine

CONTACT: Scott Vaughan, VP, Marketing Services, United Business
Media/TechWeb, svaughan@techweb.com, +1-949-223-3662

Web site: http://www.awards.smartenterprisemag.com/
http://www.ubmtechnology.com/
http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/

Jinpan International Commences Operations at Secondary Manufacturing Facility

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jinpan International Ltd. , a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of cast resin transformers for power distribution, today announced that its 267,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Wuhan, China is now operational.

Construction of the Wuhan facility was completed in the middle of May 2008 and the Company began operations in the middle of June 2008. This facility will produce cast resin transformers for the China market.

Mr. Zhiyuan Li, Chief Executive Officer of Jinpan commented, "We are very happy to have our second manufacturing facility up and running. With this new facility, we expect our total annual production capacity to reach approximately 9 million KVA by the beginning of 2009, a 50% increase over the 6 million KVA capacity that we had prior to the completion of this facility. Wuhan is located in central China and this new facility is closer to our material suppliers and provides easy access to the highway and railroad. Additionally, this new facility in Wuhan has been built in an Economic Development Zone ("EDZ") where we will enjoy preferential tax treatment as a result of our facility being situated in an EDZ. This facility will not be subject to corporate income tax in 2008 and 2009 and from 2010 to 2012, the corporate income tax applicable to this facility will be half of the prevailing rate of 25%. We are pleased to see continued demand for our transformers and continue to focus on meeting the rising demand for our products both in China and internationally."

About Jinpan International Ltd.

Jinpan International Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes cast resin transformers for voltage distribution equipment in China and other various countries around the world. Jinpan's cast resin transformers allow high voltage transmissions of electricity to be distributed to various locations in lower, more usable voltages. The Company has obtained ISO9001 and ISO1401 certification of its cast resin transformers. Its principal executive offices are located in Hainan, China and its U.S. headquarters is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Safe Harbor Provision Forward Looking Statements "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and observations and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors not under the company's control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

-- our ability to successfully implement our business strategy;

-- the impact of existing and new competitors in the markets in which we compete, including competitors that may offer less expensive products and services, more desirable or innovative products or technological substitutes, or have more extensive resources or better financing;

-- the effects of rapid technological changes and vigorous competition in the markets in which we operate;

-- uncertainties about the future growth in electricity consumption and infrastructure development in the markets in which we operate;

-- uncertainties about the degree of growth in the number of consumers in the markets in which we operate using mobile personal communications services and the growth in the population in those areas;

-- other factors or trends affecting the industry generally and our financial condition in particular;

-- the effects of the higher degree of regulation in the markets in which we operate;

-- general economic and political conditions in the countries in which we operate or other countries which have an impact on our business activities or investments;

-- the monetary and interest rate policies of the countries in which we operate;

-- changes in competition and the pricing environments in the countries in which we operate;

-- exchange rates; and

-- other factors listed from time to time in the our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2006 and our subsequent reports on Form 6-K.

Jinpan International Ltd.

CONTACT: Investors: Mark Du, Chief Financial Officer of Jinpan
International Ltd., +1-201-227-0680; Bill Zima of ICR, Inc. for Jinpan,
+1-203-682-8200

Agilysys Waiting on Audited Financial Statements of Magirus-- Form 10-K delayed until Magirus audit complete-- Company receives NASDAQ Staff Determination Letter

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. today announced that, on July 3, 2008, the company received a NASDAQ staff determination letter stating the company's shares are subject to potential delisting. The potential delisting is related to Agilysys' delay in filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as required by Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14).

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The delay in filing the Form 10-K is due to Agilysys waiting on audited financial statements for its investment in a foreign entity. As previously announced on June 2, 2008, in the company's fourth quarter earnings release, Agilysys recorded material other income of $8.9 million during fiscal year 2008 resulting from its 20% ownership interest in Magirus AG, a privately held enterprise computer systems distributor headquartered in Germany. Due to the materiality of Magirus to Agilysys' financial statements in fiscal 2008, Agilysys requires audited confirmation of Magirus income and SEC rules require audited financial statements related to Magirus to be filed with the company's Form 10-K. Agilysys expects to be in a position to file its Form 10-K within 60 days.

Agilysys will submit a request for a hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel to appeal NASDAQ's determination. The request for a hearing will automatically stay the delisting of the company's common shares until the Panel makes its decision.

Forward-Looking Language

Portions of this release, particularly the statements made by management and those that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Agilysys. Many factors could cause Agilysys actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include those referenced in the Annual Report on Form 10-K or as may be described from time to time in Agilysys subsequent SEC filings.

Potential factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to Agilysys long-term financial goals, anticipated revenue gains, revenue volume, margin improvements, cost savings, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, new product introductions and economic conditions.

In addition, this release contains time-sensitive information and reflects management's best analysis only as of the date of this release. Agilysys does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Information on the potential factors that could affect Agilysys actual results of operations is included in its filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Interested persons can obtain it free at the SEC's Web site, http://www.sec.gov/ .

About Agilysys, Inc.

Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology -- including hardware, software and services -- to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom and China. For more information, visit http://www.agilysys.com/ .

Investor contact: Martin Ellis Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer Agilysys, Inc. 561-999-8780 martin.ellis@agilysys.com Media contact: Shawn Turner Communications Manager Agilysys, Inc. 440-519-8627 shawn.turner@agilysys.com

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Contact: Investor: Martin Ellis, Executive Vice President, Treasurer,
and Chief Financial Officer, +1-561-999-8780, martin.ellis@agilysys.com, or
Media: Shawn Turner, Communications Manager, +1-440-519-8627,
shawn.turner@agilysys.com, both of Agilysys, Inc.

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

Nova Sets an Industry Milestone for Optical CD MetrologyDemonstrated Less Than 1 Second Measurement Time

REHOVOT, Israel, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. provider of leading edge stand-alone metrology and the market leader of integrated metrology solutions to the semiconductor process control market, today announced achieving and demonstrating performance which satisfies an industry challenge previously considered by ISMI/Sematech to be the "Holy Grail" of Optical CD throughput.

During an evaluation by a global body of leading semiconductor manufacturers, Nova demonstrated a Move-Acquire-Measure (MAM) time of less than 1 second on CD applications while maintaining all metrology parameters: Total Measurement Uncertainty (TMU), precision, accuracy and fleet matching, well within the required specifications down to the 32nm technology node.

The comparative evaluation report acknowledges that Nova's metrology meets the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) requirements for TMU and fleet matching down to the 32nm technology node and states that the demonstrated MAM time sets a milestone for Optical CD. Referring to NovaMARS, the report adds that with its set of predefined plug & play ready and complex setup models, a process engineer is not required to be an expert in optical physics and can design a model within less than 3 hours.

"High throughput helps semiconductor manufacturers to cope with next-generation lithography challenges, such as Double Patterning that dictate high metrology sampling, in an area of the fab which typically runs 200 wafers per hour," said Avron Ger, Nova's Vice President of Market Development. "This momentous result means that our customers can now get a better and more accurate optical metrology, while at the same time significantly increasing their metrology sampling and lowering their cost of ownership. For our metrology roadmap, we remain committed to constantly increasing our platform throughput, while at the same time raising the bar of metrology performance particularly in terms of accuracy, precision and fleet matching."

About Nova: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. develops, produces and markets advanced integrated and stand alone metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Nova is traded on the NASDAQ & TASE under the symbol NVMI. The Company's website is http://www.nova.co.il/.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding trends, demand for our products, expected deliveries, transaction, expected revenues, operating results, earnings and profitability. Forward-looking statements 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 in those forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include but are not limited to: our dependency on a single integrated process control product line; the highly cyclical nature of the markets we target; our inability to reduce spending during a slowdown in the semiconductor industry; our ability to respond effectively on a timely basis to rapid technological changes; risks associated with our dependence on a single manufacturing facility; our ability to expand our manufacturing capacity or marketing efforts to support our future growth; our dependency on a small number of large customers and small number of suppliers; risks related to our intellectual property; changes in customer demands for our products; new product offerings from our competitors; changes in or an inability to execute our business strategy; unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems; changes in tax requirements; changes in customer demand for our products; risks related to currency fluctuations and risks related to our operations in Israel. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2008. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release

Company Contact: Dror David, Chief Financial Officer Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. Tel: +972-8-938-7505 E-mail: info@nova.co.il Investor Relations Contacts: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green GK Investor Relations Tel: +1-646-201-9246 E-mail: info@gkir.com http://www.nova.co.il/

Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd

CONTACT: Company Contact: Dror David, Chief Financial Officer, Nova
Measuring Instruments Ltd. , Tel: +972-8-938-7505 , E-mail: info@nova.co.il ;
Investor Relations Contacts: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green, GK Investor Relations,
Tel: +1-646-201-9246, E-mail: info@gkir.com

Orlando Turns Up the Heat With Boost Mobile Hot Import NightsAutomotive Pop Culture Festival to Feature Amazing Custom Cars and Recording Artist and Florida-Native Trina to Perform

ORLANDO, Fla., July 9 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: Orlando will experience the glamorous lifestyle of real-life speed racers at the country's largest and most unique touring automotive lifestyle event series, Boost Mobile Hot Import Nights (HIN). More than 10,000 automotive and entertainment enthusiasts expected to attend. Female rap recording artist Trina to perform. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080709/LAW081) WHEN: Saturday, July 19 5pm - 12am WHERE: Orange County Convention Center North A Hall 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 ABOUT: The Boost Mobile Hot Import Nights car show will be a one-of-a-kind experience featuring displays of highly customized specialty cars, gorgeous models, live music and dance performances, all set in a stylish "lights-out" mega nightclub environment. HIN Orlando will boast collection of almost 500 spectacularly modified cars, making up the largest and most unique team displays where they will be competing for coveted awards. Notable vehicles include the award winning 1000hp Turbo Lexus IS300 by Ryan Ramnarain, the sleek Bridgestone BMW wide body Z4 M Coupe by Canepa Design and the NOS Energy Drink "Infamous" Lexus SC300 by Ernie Manansala. The Boost Urban Stage will feature entertainment including break dancing showcases by Orlando's best b-boys and b-girls and emcee battles hosted by Boost Athlete and BMX superstar Rick Thorne. On the Main Stage will be Trina, one of the most well known female rappers in the U.S. Her latest album, "Still Da Baddest," reached number one on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop album and Rap album charts. A number of soldiers who recently returned home to Orlando from Iraq will be honored. Joining them will be Sgt. Nick Ashby of the California Army National Guard who designed the "Citizen Soldier" Nissan Altima Coupe in tribute to U.S. soldiers. The evening would not be complete without the signature lineup of alluring models, including Miss Maxim 2007 Erin McKinnon, NOS Energy Drink spokesmodels Corissa Furr and Alicia Whitten, Boost Babes Sarah Stage and Tianna Ta, along with other beauties straight from the pages of Super Street, Import Tuner, and DSport magazines. The HIN Model Central sponsored by NOS Energy Drink will host couture swimwear fashion shows. General admission ticket prices are $30.00. Advanced online ticket purchase available via http://www.hotimportnights.com/. The event is open to attendees of all ages. For more information, visit http://www.hotimportnights.com/. About HIN Events

HIN Events is a leading provider of touring automotive lifestyle events. Based in southern California, the company produces Hot Import Nights and Nightshift, the nation's largest and most unique indoor/outdoor car and pop culture festivals. The 2008 Tour will travel to 21 major domestic markets. The events are attended by about half a million automotive and entertainment enthusiasts each year. HIN has also organized international events in Guam, United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, Brazil, among others. In 2007, videogame giant THQ released Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights worldwide, which became one of its highest selling videogames of the year. For more information, visit http://www.hinevents.com/.

About Boost Mobile

Based in Irvine, California, Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint Nextel Corporation, , is a lifestyle brand that offers premium prepaid wireless phones and services. Boost is among the leading prepaid wireless services in the U.S. and now has 4.6 million customers -- the majority of which are under the age of 30. Boost-branded wireless phones and services are available at national retailers, independent wireless dealers and convenience stores. Purchase and experience Boost Mobile on the Web at http://www.boostmobile.com/.

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CONTACT: Julia Yu of HIN Events, +1-310-497-2260, julia@HINevents.com

Web site: http://www.hotimportnights.com/
http://www.boostmobile.com/

hotels.com Continues Fueling Summer TravelSummer Drive & Save Program Extended Through Mid-September

DALLAS, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- hotels.com(R), the leading provider of lodging worldwide, has extended its Summer Drive & Save program to give travelers extra money for gas all summer long. For each booking of three nights or more, guests will receive a $50 prepaid MasterCard(R). Bookings must be made by September 15 for travel through October 5. The offer is valid for stays booked at thousands of properties on hotels.com, including traditional hotels, vacation rentals, all-inclusive resorts, and bed and breakfasts.

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The Summer Drive & Save program, the fourth consecutive summer gas promotion offered by hotels.com, launched on May 19.

"We extended this popular program because of the tremendous response from travelers," said Scott Booker, chief hotel expert and guest advocate at hotels.com. "With hundreds of special offers and deals on hotels.com, guests have many options to save while still enjoying a summer getaway."

To qualify for the Summer Drive and Save program, travelers should note the following:

-- Valid on stays booked now through September 15, 2008 for travel through October 5, 2008.

-- A $50 prepaid MasterCard will be mailed to guests upon completion of their stay.

-- A minimum stay of three nights is required to receive the $50 card; there is no limit to the number of cards individuals can receive as long as the minimum stay requirement is met for each booking.

-- Thousands of properties are available for booking, including traditional hotels, vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and all-inclusive resorts.

-- The gas card may be combined with other hotels.com promotions, including Red Hot Deals.

To learn more about the Summer Drive & Save Program, please visit http://hotels.com/ or call 800-3-HOTELS.

About hotels.com

hotels.com(R) is the leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering an extensive selection of nearly 80,000 properties ranging from traditional hotels and vacation rentals to bed and breakfasts and all-inclusive resorts. hotels.com serves as an advocate for guests before, during and after their property stay. To help travelers choose the right property for each trip, the company provides a variety of tools and features, including property descriptions, guest reviews, rate calendars, maps, virtual tours, and more. hotels.com offers additional value for guests through its Price Match Guarantee and Flexible Booking program. For more information, please visit hotels.com or call 1-800-3-HOTELS. hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. .

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CONTACT: Maureen Carrig of hotels.com, +1-425-679-7511,
mcarrig@hotels.com; or Kristi Jutras of Edelman, +1-206-268-2259,
kristi.jutras@edelman.com, for hotels.com

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

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ANADIGICS Earnings Conference Call to Be Webcast July 22, 2008

WARREN, N.J., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ANADIGICS, Inc. , a leading supplier of wireless and broadband communications solutions, will host a conference call to review second quarter 2008 financial results and provide forward-looking guidance on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). The conference call will be web cast live on the Company's web site at http://www.anadigics.com/investors

A telephone playback of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the call's completion and can be accessed by dialing 800-642-1687. The playback will be available until Tuesday July 29, 2008.

ANADIGICS will distribute second quarter 2008 financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules. For more information, visit http://www.anadigics.com/.

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, order rescheduling or cancellation, changes in customers' forecasts of product demand, timely product and process development and protection of the associated intellectual property rights, individual product pricing pressure, variation in production yield, changes in estimated product lives, difficulties in obtaining components and assembly and test services needed for production of integrated circuits, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Actual results could differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives, estimates, or goals are forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements include those factors discussed herein.

ANADIGICS, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Thomas Shields of ANADIGICS, Inc.,
+1-908-412-5995, tshields@anadigics.com

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

Tollgrade Second Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. ET

PITTSBURGH, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications, Inc. today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss earnings results for the second quarter of 2008 on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The telephone number for U.S. participants is 1-800-860-2442 (international: +1-412-858-4600). Please reference Tollgrade's Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results Call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to this conference call via the Internet, simply log on to the following URL address: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=49768

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The call will be available for replay and continued web access using the following information: Starting at approximately 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) on July 24, and continuing until 10:00 AM on July 31, 2008, dial 877-344-7529 (international: 412-317-0088). When prompted for the account number, enter '421343#' and then clearly state your name and company name when prompted to do so. Press '1' to begin the conference playback. WEB REPLAY ACCESS: The call will be archived for 90 days at the same web address, beginning at approximately 12:00 PM on July 24, 2008.

Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.aspx and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet.

About Tollgrade

Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of service assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation network assurance technologies for the broadband marketplace. Tollgrade's customers range from the top RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies) and Cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband providers around the world. Tollgrade's testing, measurement and monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom companies offering current and emerging triple play services, as well as for new markets requiring centralized testing and monitoring. Tollgrade, headquartered near Pittsburgh in Cheswick, Pa., and its products and customer reach span more embedded access lines than any other test and measurement supplier. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web site at http://www.tollgrade.com/.

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CONTACT: Bob Butter, Communications of Tollgrade Communications, Inc.,
+1-412-820-1347, bbutter@tollgrade.com

Web site: http://www.tollgrade.com/
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=49768
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Verizon's Rapidly Expanding FiOS TV to Carry Big Ten NetworkChannel Already Launched in Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Coming to Other FiOS TV Regions During the Next Few Months

NEW YORK and CHICAGO, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon, which has become the nation's ninth-largest video distributor in less than three years, and Big Ten Network announced Wednesday (July 9) that Verizon will make Big Ten Network available in both standard definition and high definition. Big Ten Network has already joined Verizon's most widely available level of service in the Ft. Wayne, Ind., area and will launch during the next few months, region by region, in all additional areas where FiOS TV is available.

Since launching FiOS TV in September 2005, Verizon has signed up more than 1.2 million customers, who enjoy hundreds of digital video and music channels, high-definition linear and on-demand programming, the nation's largest collection of video-on-demand content, a robust interactive media guide, and other advanced features. Verizon's FiOS TV, which is currently available to more than 6.5 million homes in 13 states, is delivered over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes and businesses.

Terry Denson, vice president -- FiOS TV content and programming, said high-definition content -- especially sports -- is among the most attractive offering for current and potential FiOS TV subscribers.

"Verizon has placed a high priority on providing the best in both sports and high-definition content to our FiOS TV subscribers," said Denson. "Big Ten Network is an exciting addition to our channel lineup, giving customers a front seat to their favorite college football games. This is just one more illustration of our commitment to providing the very best channel offerings."

Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman agreed, adding that FiOS -- and Verizon's major marketing support behind it -- will prove another important means for millions of Big Ten universities' alumni and other fans around the country to get access to the year-old network.

"As FiOS continues to roll out across the country, Big Ten fans can connect with their universities as never before," Silverman said. "This is a tremendous way for both Big Ten Network and Verizon to attract more subscribers, and we look forward to a very long and productive relationship for many years to come."

Big Ten Network is one of several new channels Verizon is adding to the FiOS TV lineup in areas where the company is already offering video service, including Fort Wayne, home to many fans of both Indiana and Purdue universities. FiOS TV is also available in parts of Pennsylvania, home to Penn State University, as well as other key states like New York, California, Texas and Florida, where there are many Big Ten alumni. The Big Ten is the nation's oldest major athletic conference, and its universities boast more than 4 million alumni nationwide. Other FiOS TV states rolling out the network are New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Oregon, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Big Ten Network produces more high-definition video content than any new sports network in television history, with more than 400 live events in its first year alone. Verizon and Big Ten Network are also expected to launch new video-on-demand and broadband content ventures together within the coming year, with subsequent details to be announced later.

For more information on FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/fiostv or call 888-438-3467.

About Verizon

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

About the Big Ten Network

The Big Ten Network is dedicated to covering the Big Ten Conference and its 11 member institutions. The Big Ten Network provides unprecedented access to an extensive schedule of conference sports events and shows; original programs in academics, the arts and sciences; campus activities; and associated personalities. Sports programming includes live coverage of more major men's and women's events than ever before, along with news, highlights and analysis, all complemented by hours of university-produced campus programming. The network is available to all cable and satellite carriers and television distributors nationwide, with most programs offered in stunning high-definition television (HDTV). The Big Ten Network is a joint venture between subsidiaries of the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks.

Verizon

CONTACT: Heather Wilner, Verizon, +1-212-321-8333, or Elizabeth Conlisk,
Big Ten Network, +1-312-665-0726

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

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Abbott Begins Post-Approval Study of XIENCE V(TM) Drug Eluting StentXIENCE V USA Study to Evaluate Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease Patients in Real-World Setting

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott today announced the start of the XIENCE V(TM) USA post-approval study, with six hospital centers already recruiting and enrolling patients just one week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the XIENCE V(TM) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System. The XIENCE V USA study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the XIENCE V drug eluting stent in a real-world clinical setting out to five years. Jack Jones, M.D., interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Stormont-Vail Catheterization Lab in Topeka, Kan., was one of the first physicians to enroll a patient into the study.

"XIENCE V is an important innovation that gives patients in the United States access to a next-generation drug eluting stent that has been shown in clinical trials to improve patient outcomes," said Dr. Jones. "During the stent procedure, we found it easy to deliver XIENCE V to the diseased portion of the vessel. With its combination of clinical efficacy and deliverability, I believe that XIENCE V will become a key advancement in the treatment of coronary artery disease."

The XIENCE V USA study is designed to evaluate at least 5,000 coronary artery disease patients treated with the XIENCE V drug eluting stent at approximately 250 centers across the United States. The primary endpoint of XIENCE V USA is a measure of stent thrombosis (formation of blood clots) every year out to five years, as defined by the Dublin/Academic Research Consortium (ARC). The ARC definition of late stent thrombosis was developed to eliminate variability in the definitions across various drug eluting stent trials.

The co-primary endpoint of the study is the composite rate of cardiac death and any heart attack (Q-wave or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction) in patients at one year. Secondary endpoints of the study include patient compliance with prescribed anti-platelet medication, measures of re-treatment by stenting or surgery, and device and procedural success.

"Post-approval studies allow physicians to follow the safety and efficacy of new treatments in a more complex patient population than is typically studied in pre-approval clinical trials. XIENCE V USA will provide significant insight about the performance of Abbott's new drug eluting stent in a variety of patients," said Charles Simonton, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, divisional vice president, Medical Affairs and chief medical officer, Abbott Vascular. "Our ability to work with our physician partners to begin this post-approval study within days of FDA approval is further evidence of Abbott's commitment to help the interventional cardiology community gain additional insights about the clinical benefits of XIENCE V."

About XIENCE V

XIENCE V is used to treat coronary artery disease by propping open a narrowed or blocked artery and releasing the drug, everolimus, in a controlled manner to prevent the artery from becoming blocked again following a stent procedure. XIENCE V is built upon Abbott's market-leading bare metal stent, the MULTI-LINK VISION(R) Coronary Stent System. The VISION platform is designed to facilitate ease of delivery, making it easier for physicians to maneuver the stent and treat the diseased portion of the artery.

Long-term results with XIENCE V in the SPIRIT III pivotal U.S. clinical trial demonstrated a 45 percent reduction in the risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) compared to the TAXUS(R) paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system at two years. XIENCE V demonstrated a 32 percent reduction in target vessel failure (TVF, cardiac events related to the stented vessel) compared to TAXUS at two years. XIENCE V also demonstrated a low rate of stent thrombosis between one and two years, defined as very late stent thrombosis, per Academic Research Consortium (ARC) definition of definite/probable stent thrombosis (0.3 percent for XIENCE V and 1.0 percent for TAXUS). XIENCE V met its primary endpoint in the SPIRIT III clinical trial with a statistically significant 50 percent reduction in in-segment late loss (vessel renarrowing) at eight months compared to TAXUS.

The XIENCE V stent is available on both over-the-wire (OTW) and rapid exchange (RX) delivery systems. Rapid exchange is the most widely used type of delivery system because it provides physicians additional flexibility to work as single operators during stent procedures.

XIENCE V was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 2, 2008, and was launched in Europe and other international markets in October 2006. XIENCE V is an investigational device in Japan and is currently under review by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency.

Abbott also supplies a private-label version of XIENCE V to Boston Scientific called the PROMUS(TM) Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System. PROMUS is designed and manufactured by Abbott and supplied to Boston Scientific as part of a distribution agreement between the two companies.

Everolimus, developed by Novartis Pharma AG, is a proliferation signal inhibitor, or mTOR inhibitor, licensed to Abbott by Novartis for use on its drug eluting stents. Everolimus has been shown to inhibit in-stent neointimal growth in the coronary vessels following stent implantation, due to its antiproliferative properties.

Additional information about XIENCE V, including important safety and effectiveness information, is available online at http://www.xiencev.com/.

About Abbott Vascular

Abbott Vascular, a division of Abbott, is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education. Headquartered in Northern California, Abbott Vascular offers a comprehensive portfolio of vessel closure, endovascular and coronary products.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 68,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at http://www.abbott.com/.

Abbott

CONTACT: Media, Jennie Kim, +1-408-845-1755, or Jonathon Hamilton,
+1-408-390-5074, or Financial, John Thomas, +1-847-938-2655, or Larry Peepo,
+1-847-935-6722, all of Abbott

Web site: http://www.abbott.com/
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Yahoo! Finance Ranks as Top Financial News & Research Site in the U.S. With More Than 18 Million Visitors in May, According to comScoreCategory Displays Robust 35 Percent Growth versus Year Ago Amidst Uncertainty in the U.S. Economy

RESTON, Va., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released an overview of activity at the financial news & research site category, which attracted more than 64 million U.S. visitors in May, an increase of 35 percent versus year ago.

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"Current economic conditions -- including rising gas prices, general inflation concerns, housing troubles and stock market uncertainty -- have Americans seeking to stay informed about the factors influencing their personal finances," said Jack Flanagan, comScore executive vice president. "As a result, the financial news and research category has grown substantially during the past year, with strong visitor gains occurring at most sites, including above average gains at category leaders Yahoo! Finance and AOL Money & Finance."

Top Financial News & Research Sites May 2008 vs. May 2007 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) May-07 May-08 % Change Total Internet: Total Audience 177,487 190,858 8 Financial News & Research 47,493 64,287 35 Yahoo! Finance 11,740 18,492 58 AOL Money & Finance 10,266 15,222 48 MSN Money 12,087 13,707 13 Forbes Property 5,497 7,014 28 Dow Jones & Company 5,177 6,613 28 CNN Money 5,242 6,040 15 BNET 166 5,563 3,261 TheStreet.com Sites 1,749 5,289 202 Reuters Sites 3,286 4,795 46 Reed Business Information 2,436 3,872 59

Yahoo! Finance led the category in May with 18.5 million visitors, up 58 percent versus year ago, followed by AOL Money & Finance with 15.2 million visitors (up 48 percent) and MSN Money with 13.7 million visitors (up 13 percent). CNET-owned business site BNET, which ranked seventh in the category with 5.6 million visitors, grew more than 3,000 percent versus last year due to the acquisition of FindArticles.com, while eighth-ranked TheStreet.com Sites tripled to 5.3 million visitors, also due in part to site acquisitions.

Category Growth Varies by Demographic

Though the category displayed visitor growth across virtually all demographic segments, certain segments contributed more than others. The number of visitors to the category age 50 and older grew 46 percent versus year ago, while visitors under 50 grew by 32 percent. Above average growth was also seen in the following segments: households earning at least $60,000 annually (40 percent), households with children (38 percent) and households with at least 5 people (57 percent). In sum, segments displaying the greatest growth paint a picture of those likely to have more financial responsibilities or challenges, such as needing to save for college and/or retirement, or needing to determine how best to handle more immediate financial obligations, such as home mortgage holders facing rapidly escalating monthly payments.

Demographic Shifts in Financial News & Research Category May 2008 vs. May 2007 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Unique Visitors (000) Financial News & Research Category May-07 May-08 Percent Change Total Audience 47,493 64,287 35% Age Persons Under 50 35,222 46,405 32% Persons 50+ 12,271 17,882 46% HH Income (US) Under $60K 20,233 26,155 29% $60K+ 27,260 38,132 40% Children in Household Children: No 20,216 26,745 32% Children: Yes 27,277 37,542 38% Household Size HH Size: 1-4 Persons 38,319 49,848 30% HH Size: 5+ Persons 9,174 14,439 57% About comScore

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

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

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

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

DANVERS, Mass., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Essex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Routes 35 and 62, Maple Street, and Poplar Street in Danvers, Massachusetts, as well as Danvers Square and the surrounding area.

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

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

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

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy, Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com; or David Thomson, Thomson Communications,
+1-978-808-7700, David@thomsoncommunications.com

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

Videogame Software Publisher and Manufacturer, SouthPeak Interactive Corporation is Using CCI to Gain Greater Insight Into Their Channel Programs

NOVATO, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- CCI, a leading provider of enterprise software and professional services, today announced that they have added videogame publisher, SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SOPK; SOPKU; SOPKW; SOPKZ), to their growing list of clients.

SouthPeak Interactive is a rapidly growing manufacturer of videogame software titles and accessories that sells its products through a worldwide network of retailers. SouthPeak offers co-marketing allowances to these retailers to help promote its products through the retailers' own advertising and merchandising efforts. CCI was tasked with helping SouthPeak Interactive launch an automated solution to manage the distribution of these funds and provide greater accountability of the expenditures. CCI -- with 25 years of extensive experience in designing and managing these solutions for indirect sales channels -- was ideally suited to address these needs.

"Using CCI's software, we can eliminate our manual processes for program administration, improve visibility into retailer sales performance, and better forecast retailer success," says Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak. "With greater access to its channel data, SouthPeak can view the status of all marketing activities, ensure timely management of process, and see how retailers are performing against targets."

Debra Delaney, President and CEO of CCI, affirms SouthPeak's decision. "Because of our extensive working knowledge of the videogame industry, SouthPeak is an ideal fit for our service and software offerings. We are excited to facilitate their program."

About CCI: CCI provides enterprise software and services to help manufacturers manage, measure and optimize marketing programs for their distribution partners and retailers. CCI's client roster includes such blue-chip companies as Avaya, Autodesk, DIRECTV, Sony Playstation, Qwest, Electronic Arts, and many more. Founded in 1983, CCI is based in Novato California. Learn more about CCI and their solutions for business at http://www.channelmanagement.com/

About SouthPeak Interactive Corp SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and PC. SouthPeak's games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting and combat. SouthPeak's products are sold in retail outlets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and London, England. http://www.southpeakgames.com/

CCI

CONTACT: Andrea Couzens of CCI, +1-415-493-3261,
marketing@channelmanagement.com

Web site: http://www.channelmanagement.com/
http://www.southpeakgames.com/

AnalogicTech Signs Global Distribution Agreement With Future ElectronicsPartnership Expands International Sales, Design-In Support, and Service For AnalogicTech's Total Power Management Products

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. (AnalogicTech(TM)) , a developer of power management semiconductors for mobile consumer electronics devices, announced today it has expanded its global sales presence. A new worldwide distribution agreement with Future Electronics expands an earlier deal covering only North and South America. Under terms of the agreement, Future Electronics, one of the industry's largest distributors of electronic components, will support AnalogicTech's entire line of Total Power Management products, including switching regulators, battery managers and chargers, and white LED lighting products.

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"This agreement with Future Electronics enhances our ability to provide field engineering, sales, and support services to customers around the globe," said Bijan Mohandes, vice president of worldwide business development at AnalogicTech. "Future Electronics is a leader in lighting solutions, power management and high performance analog devices, which will allow us to further develop the market for our industry-leading white LED drivers for backlighting and energy conversion and management products. We plan to work closely with Future Electronics' Lighting Solutions Division and other vendors that supply LEDs and related devices to create comprehensive reference designs for our customers."

"We are very excited with this extension of our partnership with AnalogicTech on a global basis,", said Frantz Saintellemy, corporate vice-president of Future Electronics. "AnalogicTech's range of high performance Total Power Management products will enable Future's Advanced Engineering team to win designs in a broad range of applications where battery life, reliability, size and weight are critical decision factors for new designs.".

As the only vertically integrated industrial distributor of electronics components, Future Electronics is uniquely positioned to serve customers of all sizes. A world-class leader in the marketing and distribution of semiconductors, Future Electronics supports both large and small customers with personalized service, advanced engineering and design support and extensive inventory management programs.

About AnalogicTech

Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. (AnalogicTech) is a supplier of Total Power Management(TM) semiconductor solutions for mobile consumer electronic devices, such as wireless handsets, notebook computers, smartphones, digital cameras, wireless LAN, and personal media players. The company focuses its design and marketing efforts on the application-specific power management needs of consumer, communications, and computing applications in these rapidly evolving devices. AnalogicTech also develops and licenses device, process, package, and application-related technology. AnalogicTech is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and Macau, S.A.R., with offices in China (Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen), Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, France and United Kingdom, as well as a worldwide network of sales representatives and distributors. The company is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol AATI. For more information, please visit the AnalogicTech website: http://www.analogictech.com/. (AnalogicTech - G)

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics, a global leader in electronics distribution, ranks 3rd in component sales worldwide. Founded in 1968, the company has emerged as one of the most important entities in the electronics distribution industry and today, is recognized around the globe as one of the industry's most innovative organizations. This position is built upon Future's commitment to maintain close business partnerships with both suppliers and customers, coupled with the strength of its commercial and technical competencies through all stages of the design-production cycle. The company employs 5,000 staff in 167 offices on 6 continents around the world. More information is available at http://www.futureelectronics.com/

AnalogicTech and the AnalogicTech logo are trademarks of Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Karolien Cools-Wittry of AnalogicTech, +1-408-737-4600,
karoliencw at analogictech.com; or Agency Contact, Matthew Quint of Quint
Public Relations, +1-650-599-9450, mquint@quintpr.com, for Advanced Analogic
Technologies, Inc.

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IAC Extends Consent Time and Expiration Time in Connection With Its Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 7% Senior Notes Due 2013

NEW YORK, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IAC announced today, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 7% Senior Notes due 2013 (the "Notes") (CUSIP Nos. 902984AD5 & 902984AC7 / ISINs US902984AD51, US902984AC78 & USU9033KAA26) and related consent solicitation to amend the indenture governing the Notes, that it is extending the Consent Time (as defined in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated June 11, 2008 (the "Offer to Purchase")) from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, and is extending the Expiration Time (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) from Midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, to Midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. IAC also is extending the Price Determination Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) from July 9, 2008 to July 23, 2008. Holders who previously have tendered Notes do not need to retender their Notes or take any other action in response to these extensions.

Except for the extension of the Consent Time, Expiration Time and Price Determination Date as described above, the tender offer and consent solicitation and the Offer to Purchase and related Letter of Transmittal and Consent remain in full force and effect. The tender offer and consent solicitation are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including (i) the Minimum Tender Condition, which requires that Notes representing not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding (excluding Notes owned by IAC or any of its affiliates) be validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Expiration Time; (ii) the Spin-Off Condition, which requires that all conditions precedent to the previously announced proposed spin-offs to IAC's stockholders shall have been satisfied or waived by IAC and the distribution of shares of one or more of the companies to be spun-off shall have occurred prior to the Expiration Time; and (iii) the Indenture Condition, which requires that the supplemental indenture implementing the proposed amendments shall have been executed by the indenture trustee. Although the conditions to the tender offer and consent solicitation include the Spin-Off Condition, consummation of the tender offer and consent solicitation is not a condition precedent to any of the proposed spin-offs.

The tender offer will expire at Midnight, New York City time, on August 6, 2008, unless further extended or earlier terminated by IAC. The consent solicitation will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 23, 2008, unless further extended or earlier terminated by IAC. The yield on the Reference Security (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) will be calculated at 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 2008, unless the Price Determination Date is further extended or the tender offer and consent solicitation are earlier terminated by IAC. Except for the extensions described above, the complete terms and conditions of the tender offer and consent solicitation are described in the Offer to Purchase and related Letter of Transmittal and Consent.

IAC has retained Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated to act as the Dealer Manager for the tender offer and the Solicitation Agent for the consent solicitation. Questions regarding the tender offer and the consent solicitation may be directed to Morgan Stanley at (800) 624-1808 (toll-free) or (212) 761-1941 (collect) (Attn: Liability Management). Requests for documentation may be directed to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the Information Agent for the tender offer and consent solicitation, at (800) 322-2885 (toll-free) or (212) 929-5500 (collect).

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. This press release also is not a solicitation of consents to the proposed amendments to the indenture and the Notes. The tender offer and consent solicitation are being made solely by means of the tender offer and consent solicitation documents, including the Offer to Purchase that IAC has distributed to holders of Notes. The tender offer and consent solicitation are not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.

Important Information

The matters discussed herein contain forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. Additionally, IAC is subject to other risks and uncertainties set forth in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made herein.

About IAC

IAC operates leading and diversified businesses in sectors being transformed by the internet, online and offline...our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. To view a full list of the companies of IAC please visit our website at http://iac.com/.

Contacts IAC Investor Relations: IAC Corporate Communications: Eoin Ryan Stacy Simpson/ Leslie Cafferty (212) 314-7400 (212) 314-7470/ 7326

IAC

CONTACT: IAC Investor Relations: Eoin Ryan, +1-212-314-7400, or IAC
Corporate Communications: Stacy Simpson, +1-212-314-7470, or Leslie Cafferty,
+1-212-314-7326

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

Microsoft annonce que l'adoption des logiciels plus services augmente grâce à la contribution des fournisseurs de services d'hébergement

HOUSTON, July 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Microsoft annonce la lancée du Software + Services Incubation Center Program : augmentation de l'adhésion des FIL et nouveaux centres d'incubation.

Aujourd'hui, à l'occasion de la Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 de Microsoft, Microsoft Corp a annoncé que plus de 550 fournisseurs indépendants de logiciels (FIL) avaient adhéré au Software + Services Incubation Center Program de Microsoft (programme des centres d'incubation logiciel + services) depuis son lancement en octobre 2006. Dans le cadre de cette annonce, le Software + Services Incubation Center Program de Microsoft, anciennement SaaS Incubation Center Program (programme des centres d'incubation des logiciels-services), a été renommé afin de correspondre davantage à la vision exhaustive de la société en ce qui concerne la combinaison logiciels plus services.

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Le Software + Services Incubation Center Program de Microsoft permet aux fournisseurs de services d'hébergement de disposer des outils, des conseils et du modèle d'octroi de licences nécessaires pour aider les FIL à effectuer une transition réussie vers le modèle de prestation fondé sur les services. Les centres d'incubation sont utilisés pour guider les FIL tout au long d'une série structurée de séances de consultation commerciales et architecturales grâce au soutien d'un fournisseur de services d'hébergement établi dont la tâche consiste à s'assurer que les modèles commerciaux et les applications des FIL sont prêts à répondre aux défis de la prestation fondée sur les services.

<< Microsoft constate que l'évolution de l'industrie des logiciels ira bien au-delà de l'intégration du logiciel au navigateur >>, a déclaré John Zanni, directeur général de la division mondiale des services d'hébergement de Microsoft. << Bien au contraire, Microsoft prévoit l'avènement d'un monde de prestation logiciels plus services constitué d'un mélange unique d'applications et de services traditionnels offerts sur Internet. Avec le lancement du programme des centres d'incubation, Microsoft reconnaît que les partenariats sont essentiels à la réussite des FIL dans ce nouveau monde où règnera la combinaison logiciels plus services. Aujourd'hui, grâce à l'immense succès remporté par ce programme, il ne subsiste aucun doute quant au rôle fondamental d'un écosystème intégré pour ce qui est d'aider les FIL à déployer leurs applications fondées sur les services. >>

Afin d'aider les FIL à profiter de l'occasion offerte par la combinaison logiciels plus services, les fournisseurs de services d'hébergement sont maintenant en mesure d'allier leur expertise principale en gestion d'infrastructure et prestation de services à des conseils commerciaux et conceptuels par le biais du Software + Services Incubation Center Program. Inspiré de la plate-forme d'hébergement Windows et soutenu par le Windows Server Hosting Guidance (guide des serveurs hôtes de Windows), le Software + Services Incubation Center Program contribue à réunir l'infrastructure, les licences, les services de consultation et les partenariats dont les FIL pour réussir.

<< En tant qu'éditeur de logiciels développant des systèmes de gestion des dossiers pour les écoles et les sociétés de construction, nous y voyons une occasion en or d'élargir la portée de nos logiciels en aidant les écoles à se conformer aux lois du gouvernement néerlandais en ce qui concerne la gestion électronique des dossiers étudiants >>, a affirmé Rens Drent, directeur commercial de Kooijman Software. << Le centre d'incubation exploité par SaaSPlaza nous a aidé à diminuer le nombre d'obstacles généralement associés à la prestation d'applications fondées sur les services, ce qui nous a permis de nous concentrer davantage sur nos clients et sur nos activités. >>

Microsoft annonce la création de nouveaux centres d'incubation

À l'échelle mondiale, le Software + Services Incubation Center Program de Microsoft est composé de 20 centres d'incubation dont 10 sont situés en Europe, 8 en Amérique du Nord et 2 en Asie. Au cours de la dernière année, Microsoft a observé une augmentation importante de la participation à son Software + Services Incubation Center Program grâce à de nouveaux centres d'incubation offerts par des fournisseurs de services d'hébergement tels que PEER 1 Network Enterprises Inc, aux États-Unis, YouSaaS, en France, Mondo A/S, au Danemark, et NetSourcing, aux Pays-Bas. En fait, NetSourcing est le premier fournisseur de services d'hébergement d'applications à déployer le Connected Services Framework (logiciel intégré de connexion des services) de Microsoft, une plate-forme d'activation des services conçues pour simplifier la création, l'intégration et le déploiement de services à valeur ajoutée, dans le cadre de l'initiative de son centre d'incubation. La solution constitue la base de la prestation d'une multitude d'applications et de services offerts par les FIL, en plus des services à valeur ajoutée de Microsoft tels que Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration (solution Microsoft pour l'hébergement des services de messagerie et de collaboration) et l'hébergement de Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

En outre, le Software + Services Incubation Center Program de Microsoft a récemment pénétré le marché asiatique. En effet, les FIL ont désormais accès à des centres d'incubation par l'intermédiaire de NTT PC Communications Inc et de Fujitsu, au Japon. En outre, KDDI Corp et GMO Hosting & Security Inc prévoient eux aussi de lancer des centres d'incubation au Japon d'ici peu.

<< En tant que plus grand fournisseur d'infrastructure de TI en ligne en Amérique du Nord, PEER 1 reconnaît que les FIL souhaitant offrir une combinaison logiciels plus services dans le but d'atteindre de nouveaux marchés doivent apprendre à exploiter d'une manière différente de celle employée par les FIL traditionnels. Sans les ressources adéquates, ce changement comporte plusieurs défis potentiels >>, a déclaré Robert Miggins, vice-président du développement commercial de PEER 1. << Grâce à notre centre d'incubation SaaS3 utilisant la plate-forme Microsoft Windows, PEER 1 a aidé plusieurs petits et moyens FIL à tester, à déployer et à gérer leurs applications Web 2.0, commerciales et SaaS tout au long de leur cycle de vie. En collaborant étroitement avec la communauté des FIL, le Software + Services Incubation Center Program de Microsoft nous a également permis de tisser des partenariats clés et, ainsi, d'accroître notre clientèle et à favoriser l'augmentation de nos revenus. >>

Les participants à la Worldwide Partner Conference de Microsoft peuvent obtenir de plus amples renseignements au sujet du Software + Services Incubation Center Program de Microsoft ainsi qu'au sujet des centres d'incubation exploités par PEER 1, OpSource et visionapp AG en visitant le Software-Plus-Services Partner Hosted Pavilion de Microsoft au stand 875. YouSaaS, également présent lors de la conférence, occupera le stand 618.

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DuPont to Expand Capacity in China to Accelerate Growth for Engineering Resins in Asian Markets

SHENZHEN, China, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont today announced an expansion of compounding capacity for its range of DuPont(TM) Zytel(R) nylon 6,6 resins and DuPont(TM) Zytel(R) HTN high performance polyamide resins at its manufacturing site in Shenzhen, China. Start up of production is planned for the second quarter 2009. When combined with a recently announced expansion for Zytel(R) resins in Ulsan, South Korea, the result will be an additional 65,000 metric tons of capacity to serve growing markets in Asia.

"One of DuPont's key strategies is 'going where the growth is.' The investment at Shenzhen is part of our overall strategy to respond to long-term growth in demand for engineering polymers," said Keith J. Smith, vice president and general manager -- DuPont Engineering Polymers. "Our continued investment in the Shenzhen site demonstrates our commitment to reinforce our position as the leading supplier of nylon 6,6 engineering plastics globally and in Asia. We expect that the market in China will continue to grow at high rates. This investment will allow us to continue to provide a local source of supply."

"In terms of high performance Zytel(R) HTN PPA, this expanded capacity enables us to continue to respond to automotive and electronics market demands for materials with higher temperature performance properties. This will enable us to better support the growth of our global and Asia Pacific customers," Smith said.

In addition to manufacturing capability, DuPont also has invested in providing innovative technical solutions to engineering resin customers. The DuPont R&D Center in Shanghai is equipped with the full spectrum of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering capabilities. These enhanced molding and testing capabilities will support development work for customers within a shorter time period. In addition, the DuPont Automotive Center in Nagoya, Japan, is collaborating with customers to provide new solutions for auto system applications.

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

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Worlds.com to Develop 3D Virtual 'DMC World' for Legendary Rap Artist Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsMulti-Platinum Artist Brings Rap to 3D Virtual Worlds

NEW YORK, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Worlds (http://www.worlds.com/) (Pink Sheets: WDDD), the pioneer platform in 3D virtual communities with rich immersive 3D environments, has announced today that it has signed an agreement to develop and host a 3D virtual world for legendary hip hop artist Darryl "DMC" McDaniels.

"This partnership between rap's most influential pioneer and the pioneer of virtual worlds is the most credible way to open up 3D virtual communities to a whole new market of rap fans," stated Thom Kidrin, CEO of Worlds.com. "DMC has the street cred and creative vision for developing a 3D world that will draw and maintain on online community as well as attract other major artists to visit DMC World."

Darryl McDaniels said, "We broke new ground with Run-DMC and I continually look to get involved with new concepts in entertainment. Virtual worlds are on the forefront of social media and entertainment so my friends -- I consider all my fans 'friends' -- should be able to experience 'everything DMC' in the most innovative immersive 3D virtual environment available."

Thom Kidrin added, "Worlds has always worked with the top musical artists in the industry such as David Bowie and Aerosmith. The relationship with DMC is a continuation of our strategy to host ground breaking virtual music communities with the leading artists of the various genres in the music industry."

Founded in 1994, Worlds is preparing to release its newly updated and enhanced 3D platform, with a new rendering engine and micro-economy platform. In Worlds, users create avatars that navigate through virtual worlds as well as build their own worlds on a P2P network. The company is building on existing formats to improve entertainment, socializing, and marketing capabilities in the 3D online environment.

Worlds launched in 1994 and received its first US patent, number 6,219,045, for multi-user server technology for 3D applications, in 2001. The most recent patent, 7,181,690 B1, was granted to Worlds.com in February 2007 as a continuance patent to its parent patent mentioned above, which provides a highly scalable architecture for a three-dimensional graphical, multi-user, interactive virtual world system. Worlds users have a personal avatar which allows them to move, view, voice chat, send email, join discussion groups, listen to music, watch videos, and shop within the Worlds community.

About Worlds:

Worlds.com was founded in 1994 and utilizes its patented 3D technology in partnership with brand leaders in specific market segments to offer 3D multi- user environments that have interactive Avatars, rich media graphics, text chat, voice-to-voice chat, video and e-commerce. The 3D communities allow visitors to interact with each other, teleport throughout the Worlds environment as well as participate in shared experiences. Besides partnering with existing content providers that have strong brands and an existing following, Worlds also encourages individuals to create their own virtual spaces, communities and unique Avatars with easy-to-use tools. Worlds was, and remains, true "social networking" well before the term became mainstream.

About DMC

DMC's formidable talent and magnetic personality catapulted rap and hip hop to the forefront of the music business in the 1980s and his influence on these popular genres continues to this day. Run DMC, founded by Darryl (DMC) McDaniels, Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) and Joseph Simmons (Rev Run), blazed a 20-year trail through the music industry, changing the face of R&B by creating the first "new school" hip hop recordings and becoming the first rap act to get airplay on MTV, cross over into the pop mainstream, and earn gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status. Run DMC's unique fusion of rock and rap exploded into the mainstream with their third album, 1986's "Raising Hell," the first rap album to hit number one on the R&B charts, the pop Top Ten and go platinum. One of their biggest hits, a riveting cover of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," was recorded with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.

DMC's first solo musical project entitled Checks, Thugs and Rock n Roll followed close on the heels of his Emmy award-winning VH1 Special "DMC: My Adoption Journey" which focuses on DMC's discovery that he was adopted and includes footage from his new video, "Just Like Me" featuring Sarah McLachlan as well as music clips from DMC's "Check, Thugs" album. More information visit http://www.me-dmc.com/ or http://www.rundmc.com/

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to Worlds that are based on the beliefs of Worlds' management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events including estimates and projections about its business based on certain assumptions of its management, including those described in this Release. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including, among other factors, changes in demand for the Company's services and products, and changes in technology. Additional risk factors are included in the Company's public filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as hoped, anticipated, believed, estimated, preparing or expected. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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Everything Channel's Event Business Becomes Talent Powerhouse, Veteran Event Planner, Trish Gagnon, Newest Recruit to Join Vision EventsBrings a Proven Track Record of Developing Successful Meetings, Events and Conferences

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Everything Channel (formerly CMP Channel) today announced that Trish Gagnon has become Program Manager for Vision End User events. Gagnon joins Vision Events with a proven track record for developing and delivering successful meetings, events and conferences. In this position, Gagnon will be responsible for developing event content, agendas and programs, building relationships with partners, expanding recruitment, creating community initiatives and launching virtual trade shows.

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"With more than 20 years of technology event expertise, Trish understands the intricacies of planning top-notch events," said Nancy Hammervik, Vice President, Everything Channel Events. "Her proven track record of launching a variety of events from conferences to meetings will be extremely helpful to Trish when we launch virtual trade shows to the end user audience later this year. We are very excited to add Trish to our team."

Most recently, Gagnon was employed with Raymarine, Inc. where she planned and executed sales meetings, incentive programs and marketing events. Earlier in her career, Gagnon managed domestic and international events for HP, Compaq Computer Corporation and Digital Equipment Corporation.

Gagnon will be located in Vision Event's New Hampshire office and will report to Katherine Kender, Director of Vision End User events.

For additional information about Vision Events, go to: http://www.visionevents.com/.

About Vision Events (http://www.visionevents.com/)

Vision Events, a division of Everything Channel, is a leading producer of highly focused business events that bring resellers and end users together with leading and emerging technology providers in private boardroom appointments and case study presentations to form strategic partnerships and secure new business in the technology sector.

Everything Channel (http://www.everythingchannel.com/, http://www.channelweb.com/)

Everything Channel, formerly CMP Channel, is the one-stop-shop for accessing, enabling and accelerating technology sales channels. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with an unparallel audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels. Through innovative sales and marketing solutions, Everything Channel arms the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results. Everything Channel is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

Contact Kate Spellman Everything Channel 516 562 7383 kspellman@everythingchannel.com

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Microsoft Launches New Online Resource for Nonprofit GroupsNGO Connection provides a platform for technology resources, networking and knowledge sharing.

REDMOND, Wash., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the global availability of NGO Connection, a new online resource for thousands of nonprofit groups around the world. Driven by feedback from nonprofit partners and years of experience working with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the online resource is designed to assist NGOs to more efficiently use technology to achieve their goals as well as to encourage networking and coordination of NGO resources across the world.

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The primary goal of the new online resource is to provide a convenient and easy one-stop shop for technology resources, knowledge sharing, community building and real-life examples for nonprofit organizations. By using simple, nontechnical terminology, NGO Connection endeavors to make it easier for NGOs to access the complete range of Microsoft resources and offerings, and help them effectively use other online resources for nonprofit groups. NGO Connection also will be localized into Arabic, French, German, Russian and Spanish in the coming months, bringing the resources of NGO Connection to an even wider audience of NGOs.

"Whether a nonprofit group is searching for access to software or interested in networking opportunities with other organizations working on similar projects or looking to engage with Microsoft and other partners on key initiatives, NGO Connection offers all the resources that they need to achieve their goals," said Pamela Passman, corporate vice president of Global Corporate Affairs at Microsoft. "By providing a virtual workspace that is rich in technology resources for NGOs to inform, engage and collaborate with other NGOs, the new online tool provides a one-stop portal that meets all their technology and networking needs."

NGO Connection also makes it easy for NGOs to share best practices and case studies, giving them the option of participating in an online forum where they can engage in dialogues about using technology effectively and share solutions to some of their common challenges. The goal is to help NGOs make the connection between their needs and how to solve them with technology.

"Technology is as essential for NGOs as it is for any business in today's networked economy. But unlike most businesses, NGOs typically lack the resources and knowledge to access the technologies that can make them more effective, efficient and sustainable in serving those at the margins of modern life," said Rebecca Masisak, Co-CEO of TechSoup, a trusted technology resource for the nonprofit community. "Microsoft's new portal, NGO Connection, is a well-organized, user-friendly and comprehensive guide to the free, the donated and the affordable."

"This is the kind of portal Interface3 and other NGOs have been wanting for a long time," said Christophe Devolder, Management Information Systems Manager of Interface3, a Belgium-based professional development center for women that provides free technology, management and language training. "Everything is gathered in one site that is clear, well-structured and user- friendly. I particularly appreciate the 'how-to' approach, which provides real-world information on access to grants, online training tutorials and technical support. I think NGO Connection will be useful to many NGOs."

More information about NGO Connection is available at http://www.microsoft.com/NGO.

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

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Satyam BPO Wins 2 Six Sigma IQ Excellence HonorsOrganization honored in Best Design for Six Sigma and Best Defect Elimination in Service & Transaction categories

HYDERABAD, India, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Satyam Computer Services, Ltd. , a leading global consulting and information technology services provider, announced today that Satyam BPO, its business process outsourcing arm, won two prestigious Six Sigma IQ Excellence Awards. Satyam BPO was honored in the Best Defect Elimination in Service & Transaction and Best Design for Six Sigma categories. The International Quality and Productivity Center established the Six Sigma IQ Excellence Awards to honor, recognize and promote Six Sigma projects that demonstrate true best practices. Satyam BPO was presented the awards at a ceremony held during the 9th Asian Six Sigma Summit in Singapore.

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Submissions for IQ Excellence Awards are evaluated on a broad range of qualifications by some of the Six Sigma community's most experienced practitioners like Steven Tao of GE Consumer and Industrial, Kerri Gill of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Shishir Prasad of UBS Investment Bank, Yam Hong See of Seagate Technology, William Yang of Owens Corning and Reiko Tanaka of Sony Corporation, thus lending the awards exceptional credibility.

Satyam BPO's awards come on the heels of two other recent honors for the organization. Satyam received the Shared Services Excellence Awards in the "Best BPO Service Provider" and "Best Customer Service Delivery Framework" categories. Satyam BPO was also listed as the number two BPO by The Black Book of Outsourcing.

"It is an honor for Satyam BPO to be recognized for world-class business process quality, which is key to successful business transformation," said Satyam BPO chief executive officer Venkatesh Roddam. "These awards demonstrate the success of our efforts to continuously improve our processes, deliver superior service to customers, and enable them to focus on strategic initiatives."

The awards also reflect Satyam BPO's commitment to the eSCM capability model, an approach to BPO developed by the IT Services Qualification Center (ITsqc) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Penn. In fact, Satyam BPO is the world's first BPO organization to achieve eSCM Level 5 certification.

"At Satyam BPO, we look for transformational opportunities in client processes from the very first interaction," said Kishore Rao, the vice president of quality at Satyam BPO. "Six Sigma programs help us in these committed transformation efforts, through rapid and sustained creation of value."

About Satyam

Satyam , a leading global business and information technology services company, delivers consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in 20* industries and 63* countries.

Satyam leverages deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance. The company's 51,127* professionals excel in engineering and product development, supply chain management, client relationship management, business process quality, business intelligence, enterprise integration, and infrastructure management, among other key capabilities.

Satyam development and delivery centers in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Hungary, Egypt, UAE, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia serve 654* clients, including more than one third of the Fortune 500. For more information, see http://www.satyam.com/.

About Satyam BPO

Satyam BPO is powered by a combination of domain expertise, operational excellence, process skills, and superior technology. The company is the world's first eSCM Capability Level 5 service provider and India's leading integrated end-to-end outsourcing service providers. Satyam BPO offers proven, full-service expertise for multiple industries, including telecom, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and manufacturing. Its global delivery standards have resulted in numerous longstanding client relationships with Fortune 500 companies.

*As of March 31, 2008 Satyam Contacts For clarifications, write to us at: MediaRelations@Satyam.com Or contact: India +91-986-659-6192 Kulwinder Singh Kulwinder_Singh@Satyambpo.com +91-981-980-8681 Deepa Jayaraman deepa.jayaraman@ipan.com +91-982-081-4870 Ajit Henry ajit.henry@ipan.com US +1-703-877-2225 James Swords James_Swords@Satyam.com Europe +44-783-010-3838 Sandeep Thawani Sandeep_Thawani@Satyam.com Asia-Pacific +61-439-408-484 Dan Bleakman Dan@howorth.com.au +65-98-140-507 Reshma Wad Jain Reshma@wer1.net Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward- looking statements. Satyam undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks associated with our business, please see the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 6-K concerning the quarter ended December 31, 2007, furnished to the United States Securities Exchange Commission on January 28, 2008 and the other reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission from time to time. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov/.

This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from Satyam and that will contain detailed information about Satyam and its management, as well as financial statements.

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deepa.jayaraman@ipan.com, or Ajit Henry, +91-982-081-4870,
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Web site: http://www.satyam.com/

Aware Announces Q2 2008 Earnings Conference Call

BEDFORD, Mass., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aware, Inc. , a leading supplier of broadband technology and biometrics software, has scheduled a conference call to discuss the company's operating results for the second quarter of 2008 on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. CEO Michael Tzannes and CFO Rick Moberg will host the earnings conference call.

This call is being webcast by Thomson and can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at http://www.aware.com/ir . The conference call may also be heard by calling (719) 325-4776 at least 10 minutes prior to the call start time. Please reference the confirmation number 3829447.

The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network. Individual investors can listen to the call at http://www.earnings.com/, Thomson's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson StreetEvents (http://www.streetevents.com/), a password-protected event management site.

About Aware

Aware is a leading technology supplier for the telecommunications industries. For more than ten years, Aware has pioneered innovations at telecommunications standards-setting organizations and continues to develop and market DSL silicon intellectual property and test and diagnostics products. Its StratiPHY(TM) IP product line supports DSL standards, including ADSL2+ and VDSL2, and has been broadly licensed to leading semiconductor companies. Telecom equipment vendors and phone companies use Aware's DSL test and diagnostics modules and Dr. DSL(R) software to help provision DSL circuits globally. Aware is also a veteran of the biometrics industry, providing biometric and imaging software components used in government systems worldwide since 1992. Aware's interoperable, standard-compliant, field-proven imaging products are used in a number of applications, from border management to criminal justice to medical imaging. Aware is a publicly held company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. http://www.aware.com/

Aware, Dr. DSL and StratiPHY are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aware, Inc. Any other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Rick Moberg Aware, Inc. 781-276-4000

Aware, Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Moberg of Aware, Inc., +1-781-276-4000

Web site: http://www.aware.com/
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CareerBuilder.com Acquires Lesjeudis.com, the Largest Independent Online Job Site in France

CHICAGO and PARIS, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder.com, the largest online job site in the U.S. and Lesjeudis.com, the largest independent online recruitment company in France, have joined forces to improve the recruitment experience for French job seekers and employers. Today the two companies announced that CareerBuilder.com has acquired Lesjeudis.com.

Founded in 1997, Lesjeudis is one of the most visited online job sites in France. The company operates six different recruitment Web sites focused on various employment segments and is one of the most widely recognized IT job sites in France. Lesjeudis is also a leader in recruitment job fairs in France.

Lesjeudis will retain its name, but will benefit from the marketing, partnerships and technology that propelled CareerBuilder to the number one position in the U.S. Lesjeudis' CEO Cedric Barbier will continue to lead the company. Financial terms around the acquisition have not been released.

The acquisition comes as France experiences the lowest unemployment rate in 25 years, according to the French national statistics institute INSEE. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 26 percent of French workers say they are likely to leave their current position within a year. The survey also revealed that 16 percent of French workers say they are actively looking for a job, and of those who are not actively looking, 71 percent would be open to a new job if the right opportunity presented itself.

"France is one of Europe's largest economies and continues to experience significant job growth," said Farhan Yasin, President of CareerBuilder's International Group. "This partnership will help French employers and workers connect in more dynamic and effective ways, combining Lesjeudis' vast knowledge of the French recruitment space with the technology, customer service and career content that helped CareerBuilder achieve and maintain its leadership position in the U.S."

"Lesjeudis was a pioneer in the online recruiting space in France and for 10 years has prided itself on delivering a premium experience for job seekers and employers," said Cedric Barbier, CEO and founder of Lesjeudis. "The relationship with CareerBuilder pairs us with a company that has similar values and a deep commitment to innovation, which we believe will result in the highest quality experience for employers and job seekers in France."

CareerBuilder began its international expansion in the fall of 2006, building its presence through a combination of organic development, partnerships and acquisitions as market conditions warranted. CareerBuilder has launched organic sites in Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Spain, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Italy and Romania. In addition, CareerBuilder has acquired sites in France (Lesjeudis.com), Sweden (Jobbguiden.se), The Netherlands (JobbingMall.nl) and Greece (Kariera.gr). CareerBuilder also maintains strong partnerships in China with 51Jobs, South Korea with Incruit and the Middle East with Gulf Talent.

About CareerBuilder.com

CareerBuilder.com is the nation's largest online job site with more than 23 million unique visitors and over 1.6 million jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. , Tribune Company, The McClatchy Company and Microsoft Corp. , the company offers a vast online and print network to help job seekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 1,600 partners, including 140 newspapers and leading portals such as America Online and MSN. More than 300,000 employers take advantage of CareerBuilder.com's easy job postings, 26 million-plus resumes, Diversity Channel and more. CareerBuilder.com and its subsidiaries operate in the U.S., Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com/.

Media Contact: CareerBuilder.com Tanya Flynn 773-527-5393 Tanya.Flynn@careerbuilder.com

CareerBuilder.com

CONTACT: Tanya Flynn of CareerBuilder.com, +1-773-527-5393,
Tanya.Flynn@careerbuilder.com

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

FileMaker Launches 'Tell Us Your Bento Story' SweepstakesGet three chances to win an Apple iPhone 3G between now and September

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FileMaker, Inc. today announced the "Tell Us Your Bento Story" sweepstakes. Bento users who describe how and why they use Bento, a personal database from FileMaker, are eligible to win a new Apple iPhone 3G.

Bento is a stylish, personal database that helps Mac users organize their work and personal life. Designed specifically for Mac OS X Leopard, Bento is an exceptionally easy way to organize contacts, calendars, projects, events and more, faster and easier than ever before. Since its release, Bento has won numerous accolades from the press. BusinessWeek called it "a powerful organizing tool anyone can use."

"Bento users are super-proud of what they've created and eager to share their stories with the rest of the world," says Ryan Rosenberg, vice president marketing and services. "And now they have a chance to win a new iPhone in the process."

Bento also links with Address Book and iCal, allowing users to see their contact data on their iPhone or share it over the Web with .Mac (soon to be MobileMe).

There are hundreds of ways Bento is being used for work and for home, from managing essential business contacts, to tracking home inventory, to more exotic uses such as managing wine collections and recording dreams. For example:

-- Wendy Lee of Tiannan Woods Ranch is using Bento to manage her thriving goat farm.

-- Owen Findsen is cataloging the recorded works of legendary jazz artist Duke Ellington using Bento.

-- Alternative health practitioner Daniel Donner uses Bento to track his marketing contacts and efforts, as well as logging Workers' Compensation cases.

-- Bento is at the center of personal trainers Heather Welborn and Nimoy Triplet's business, enabling them to keep track of clients' progress, diets and training programs.

Read more at http://www.filemaker.com/bento_stories_pr. How to enter the Bento sweepstakes

To enter the sweepstakes, participants may send a Bento success story (500 words or less) to filemakerpr@filemaker.com with a subject heading of "Bento Sweepstakes." No Purchase is necessary to enter. FileMaker will award one iPhone 3G to one winner in July, August and September. Click here to download contest rules and regulations (also available at http://www.filemaker.com/products/bento/bento_sweepstakes_rules.pdf).

About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker, Inc. develops award-winning database software. Its products include the legendary FileMaker Pro product line for Windows, Mac and the Web, and the new Bento personal database for Mac. FileMaker Pro won 49 awards, more than its next eight competitors combined, from 2003-2007 in the U.S., and a total of 130 awards worldwide during this time. Millions of customers, from individuals to large organizations, rely on FileMaker, Inc. software to manage, analyze and share information. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

(C)2008 FileMaker, Inc. All rights reserved. FileMaker and Bento are trademarks of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FileMaker, Inc.

CONTACT: Kevin Mallon of FileMaker, Inc., +1-408-987-7227,
kevin_mallon@filemaker.com

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

Leading Data Storage Provider Announces Launch of Spare Mobile to Meet Rising Consumer Demand of Mobility and Data AccessibilityAnticipated Service from Spare Backup, Inc. Will Allow Mobile Device Users Real-Time Access to their PC-Based Digital Photos, Music, Podcasts and Content

PALM DESERT, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With the launch of Spare Mobile today, mobile phone users can now remotely access photos, music and podcasts from their home computers anytime, anywhere, from their mobile device. Spare Mobile, introduced by Spare Backup (BULLETIN BOARD: SPBU) , a leading provider of automated, online backup applications for home users and small businesses, provides users with all the benefits of real-time mobile access to digital content without the risk of lost data due to a malfunctioning device.

Spare Mobile, which will be released within the upcoming weeks in a limited beta form with a full version expected in the Third Quarter, will allow users to access, download, play and back up their digital content -- photos, podcasts, videos, music, emails and more -- anytime and anywhere through their Internet-enabled mobile device.

"Sixty-two percent of Americans are part of a mobile population that participates in digital activities away from home or work," said Cery Perle, CEO of Spare Backup. "As consumers increase the amount of digital content in their lives, they want to be able to access that content at any given time from any given location, with as few devices as possible. Spare Mobile provides an affordable and effortless solution to meet these demands by allowing users to play their music, share their photos and listen to their podcasts, all while using the same device."

Since its inception in 2003, Spare Backup has attracted a substantial client base for its cutting-edge and easy-to-use backup and recovery solutions for both businesses and consumers.

"As consumers spend an increasing amount of time on-the-go, mobile devices are becoming vital to both our business and personal lives," continued Perle. "Moving into the mobility sector is the next logical step for us to respond to consumer demand and provide our customers with what they need, when they need it, and at a price they can afford."

For additional information, visit http://www.sparebackup.com/. For media relations, please contact Maria-Christina Zajac at Avalanche Strategic Communications, 201-488-0049 or maria-christina@avalanchepr.com.

About Spare Backup, Inc.:

Spare Backup, Inc. specializes in helping consumers, small office/home office users, and small to mid-sized businesses protect their computer data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. The company's flagship Spare Backup product is the first totally automated online backup service that intelligently selects, secures and stores files without any user intervention, automatically backing up documents, email, music, photos and other PC files on a continuous basis or according to the schedule of the user's choice. The company is headquartered in Palm Desert, California.

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Spare Backup, Inc.

CONTACT: Maria-Christina Zajac, +1-201-488-0049, fax, +1-201-488-1550,
maria-christina@avalanchepr.com, for Spare Backup, Inc.

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

comScore Appoints Alexander J. Banks as Managing Director of Latin American MarketsBanks to Oversee Business Development and Market Expansion in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela

RESTON, Va., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today named Alexander J. Banks the managing director of comScore Latin America. Mr. Banks will be responsible for expanding sales of comScore's syndicated online audience measurement services, including its flagship comScore Media Metrix and comScore qSearch products. He will be focusing on new business development in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.

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Mr. Banks brings to comScore more than 10 years of experience in online information, market research and consulting in both the United States and Latin America. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Banks was previously the director of business development, Latin America at The Economist Intelligence Unit/The Economist Group, where he successfully built and managed a team of 20 in-country sales representatives to grow subscription and research/consulting services for the Latin American region. He also worked as a regional account manager, Caribbean and Central America for EMC International, Inc., where he oversaw the development of a variety of information services and subscription products. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

"Mr. Banks' extensive leadership experience, track record of success, and familiarity with Latin America make him particularly well-suited for this position," said Jack Flanagan, comScore executive vice president. "Latin America is an area of significant Internet growth, and Mr. Banks will be integral in expanding comScore's presence in this most promising region of the globe."

About comScore

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

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CONTACT: Andrea Vollman of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6646,
press@comscore.com

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

U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics $11 Million Military Personnel Services Contract for Three Virginia Bases

FAIRFAX, Va., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics , has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to provide military personnel support services for three Virginia bases -- Fort Eustis, Fort Monroe and Fort Story. The contract has a total potential value of $11.1 million over five years if all options are exercised.

Under the contract, General Dynamics will provide support services that include Army personnel records management and processing, personnel accounting, installation arrival and departure processing, soldier reassignments, transition, separation and retirement support; soldier mobilization and readiness processing; casualty assistance management; passport services, military ID card services and promotions support; and all related Army personnel administrative services.

General Dynamics will also manage the Army's enterprise human resources application, the Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), and the conversion of eMILPO to the Army's Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System (DIMHRS). Acting as a representative of the installations' Adjutants General, General Dynamics will provide the Army with accurate and timely visibility into personnel status throughout the Army.

"Maintaining detailed and timely U.S. Army personnel records requires the same precision and responsiveness that are the hallmarks of Army operations around the world," said Zannie Smith, senior vice president and general manager of Army Solutions for General Dynamics Information Technology. "Accurate, easily accessible personnel records are central to ensuring that servicemen receive the personnel services necessary to optimize U.S. Army readiness and support advancement for soldiers and officers."

In addition to overseeing traditional Army personnel management operations at each base, General Dynamics will support Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiatives. General Dynamics currently provides similar military personnel support services for the Fort Lee Adjutant General in Virginia.

As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civilian government and commercial sectors. With 15,000 professionals worldwide, the company manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs delivering IT services and enterprise solutions. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at http://www.gdit.com/.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 84,000 people worldwide and reported 2007 revenues of $27.2 billion. The company has leading market positions in mission-critical information systems and technologies, land and amphibious combat systems, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation. More information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.generaldynamics.com/.

General Dynamics Information Technology

CONTACT: Mark Meudt of General Dynamics Information Technology,
+1-703-246-0525, Fax, +1-703-246-0206, Mark.Meudt@gdit.com

Web site: http://www.generaldynamics.com/
http://www.gdit.com/

Wireless Phone Users in Gaston, Indiana, Now Experience Even Clearer Reception and Fewer Dropped CallsVerizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site in Gaston

GASTON, Ind., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Gaston that expands network coverage, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; download games and ringtones; and browse the Internet, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network coverage in the following areas:

-- In Gaston -- Along Interstate 69 in northwestern Delaware County -- Along U.S. Route 35 between Interstate 69 and North Wheeling Avenue

"Our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us because we deliver on our commitment to provide the most reliable network," said Greg Haller, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. "We'll continue investing in our network here in Indiana as well as across the nation so that our customers can rely on their wireless phones everywhere they go."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Indiana and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless 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. Nearly $870 million of this investment has been spent in Indiana since 2000. In 2007, the company invested more than $136 million in Indiana network improvements.

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: Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com; Kyle Niederpruem, For Verizon Wireless,
+1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

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

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