Buzz Aldrin to Debut 3D Film 'Fly Me to the Moon' at NVISION 08

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NVIDIA today announced that NVISION(R) 08 attendees are in for a special experience: an exclusive screening of "Fly Me to the Moon," a brand-new digital 3D animated feature that will open in August in the U.S. In addition, NVIDIA is delighted to welcome the second man to walk on the moon, former Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, in a special guest appearance, addressing the NVISION audience at the beginning of the film screening. In the film, Mr. Aldrin plays himself in a live-action cameo. The screening will also feature an in-person introduction by Director Ben Stassen of Brussels-based nWave Pictures.

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Open to all registrants of NVISION 08, including the General Admission category, "Fly Me to the Moon" will be shown at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25 at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, California. To register for NVISION 08, go to http://www.amireg.com/nvision08/intro.html.

Buzz Aldrin commented: "Being involved in this film was a lot of fun. I expect it to bring the historic Apollo 11 story alive to a new generation of children and their parents. I look forward to the opportunity to greet the audience at NVISION 08, young and old alike."

"3D films have the potential to be the second cinematic revolution, on par with the transition from silent films to talking pictures," commented Mr. Stassen. "3D is a new cinematic language, which allows the audience to literally feel that they are part of the story."

Mr. Stassen added: "'Fly Me to the Moon' is the first computer-animated film ever to be designed, created, and produced exclusively in 3D. It will also be the first film to be shown only in 3D."

Rated G, "Fly Me to the Moon" features the voices of Ed Begley Jr., Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd, Kelly Ripa, Nicollette Sheridan, and others.

About NVISION 08

Taking place on August 25-27, 2008 in San Jose, California, NVISION 08 is a three-day mega-event for professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about visual computing. Thousands of engineers, designers, developers, researchers, artists, enthusiasts, gamers, film makers, business professionals, and consumers from around the world are expected to attend. Registration for NVISION 08 is now open at: http://www.amireg.com/nvision08/intro.html.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce(R) products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro(R) products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla(TM) products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. NVIDIA's inaugural NVISION 08 conference will be held August 25-27, 2008 in San Jose, California. For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com/ and http://www.nvision2008.com/.

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to the events and anticipated attendees at NVISION; and the future and impact of 3D films are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: rescheduling or cancellation of the NVISION 08 events; the development of technology; the impact of competition and our competitors' products and technologies as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended April 27, 2008. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward- looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

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Power supply designers can tap into Texas Instruments' 30 years of power supply design innovation at 2008 North America power seminars

DALLAS, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on more than three decades of educating power supply designers with innovative design concepts, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has announced the North America schedule for its 2008 Power Supply Design Seminar series. TI's leading power management gurus will conduct one-day seminars in 34 cities in the United States and Canada beginning Sept. 10, 2008.

The 2008 series, the 20th since introduced by Unitrode in 1977, provides rich technical and practical presentations that combine new advanced power supply concepts, basic design principles and real-world application examples.

Seminars are also planned for Asia, Mexico and South America for 2008. Additional seminars are planned for Europe in early 2009. For more information and to register for an upcoming seminar, see: http://www.ti.com/powerseminars2008.

Topics for the 2008 Seminar Series Include: -- High Power Factor or High Efficiency ... You CAN have Both -- Reducing EMI from SMPS by Applying Spread Spectrum Techniques -- High-Voltage Energy Storage -- The Key to Efficient Hold Up -- Under the Hood of DC/DC Boost Converter Design -- Improving System Efficiency with a New Intermediate Bus Architecture -- Using a PMBus(TM) for Improved System-Level Power Management -- New Advances in Digital Power Control -- New Product Review

Analog gurus Lloyd Dixon and Bob Mammano headline a list of seminar presenters who are known in the analog community for their expertise in power- related topics. With most of his career devoted to the semiconductor industry in an application engineering role, Dixon has made significant contributions in power factor correction, control loop design and magnetic design. Mammano has more than 40 years of experience in analog power control technology, and is widely recognized as "the father of the pulse width modulator integrated circuit industry."

The cost of the day-long seminar in the U.S. and Canada is $99. Pricing includes a continental breakfast, lunch, a copy of the seminar manual and presentation materials. In addition to online registration, participants may register by calling 1-800-477-8924.

North American Dates and Locations: September 10 Boston September 11 Connecticut September 16 Boston September 17 Maryland September 23 New Jersey September 24 Long Island September 25 Philadelphia September 30 Calgary October 1 Vancouver October 2 Seattle October 3 Portland October 7 Rochester, New York October 9 Toronto October 10 Ottawa October 14 Dayton, Ohio October 15 Cleveland October 21 Montreal October 22 Chicago October 23 Milwaukee October 24 Minneapolis October 28 Orlando October 29 Houston October 30 Austin November 7 San Diego November 11 Raleigh November 12 Atlanta November 13 Huntsville, Alabama November 13 Iowa November 14 Denver December 2 San Jose December 3 Calabasas December 4 Orange County December 10 Tucson December 11 Phoenix About Texas Instruments

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

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Cimetrix's New Tool Control Solution Solves Key Industry ChallengesCIMControl Framework(TM) with its Data-Driven Architecture Overcomes Substrate Handling, Supervisory Control, and Factory Automation Issues at Tool Level, Boosting OEEPrivate Demos by Appointment, SEMICON West 2008, Booth #5356, North Hall, Moscone Center

SALT LAKE CITY, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cimetrix, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CMXX) , a leading provider of factory automation software and solutions for the global semiconductor industry, announced today the availability of a new and innovative tool control solution -- CIMControlFramework(TM). CIMControlFramework is the result of a joint development project between Cimetrix and semiconductor equipment leader, Axcelis Technologies, to define, build, and deploy a next generation tool control framework. The new software addresses the increasing demand for more efficient 300mm substrate handling and factory automation at the tool level as well as the need for more and better quality data. These objectives are currently the focal point of such semiconductor industry initiatives as 300mm Prime, Engineering Equipment Capabilities (EEC), Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Combined with the domain expertise of the new Cluster Tool Control Practice within the Company's Global Services department, Cimetrix now offers a complete tool control solution.

Semiconductor equipment suppliers today are required to provide tool control capabilities that support more than a dozen SEMI standards related to factory automation and control a host of commonly used substrate handling components such as robots and vacuum system hardware. In addition, data-driven initiatives by industry organizations focus on the importance of data -- accessibility of high quality data, utilizing the data to improve efficiency and productivity, and enabling future analysis of large amounts of stored data. Unfortunately, most of the existing equipment control software was developed prior to these new requirements.

"Our customers are demanding high-speed, dependable information from tool suppliers in order to improve yield, productivity, and reliability. Axcelis and Cimetrix developed software for our Integra RS tool using CIMControlFramework to deliver optimum data collection, storage, management, and analysis. Process and equipment engineers now have more information accessible to them for accurate monitoring and troubleshooting, saving them time and improving performance of the toolset," noted Bill Bintz, senior vice present of marketing, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. "Our partnership with Cimetrix was based on a shared vision of industry needs. By working together as a team during this software development, Cimetrix will gain a new product for their customers and we will benefit from the latest solution for advanced tool control."

CIMControlFramework is a .NET-based software framework for OEMs that provides the supervisory control, substrate handling, and factory automation requirements of device manufacturers and the industry. Equipment suppliers can leverage the framework features, configure or extend the framework, or integrate their own process control technology. The data-driven architecture, at the core of CIMControlFramework, utilizes the power of Cimetrix's CIMPortal(TM) product as a high speed data router, to provide a high bandwidth backbone for diagnostics and process data that is fed to multiple applications within the tool and to external factory interfaces.

In addition to CIMControlFramework, Cimetrix has extended its Global Services department with the addition of the new Cluster Tool Control Practice. Industry veteran, Mike Baker, former leading architect and systems control manager for AIXTRON/Genus, joined Cimetrix earlier this year to manage the group and drive Cimetrix's new tool control initiatives. Leveraging the functionality of CIMControlFramework and Cimetrix's domain expertise, the Cluster Tool Control Practice will provide training, support, and integration for a large scope of tool control projects.

"Listening to the needs and concerns of our 300mm customers led us to expand into advanced tool control," said Bob Reback, president and CEO of Cimetrix. "Axcelis has been an invaluable partner in helping us create CIMControlFramework through the depth of their experience and our common industry vision. Cimetrix is now able to offer 300mm equipment makers complete semiconductor equipment software solutions, allowing our customers to reduce their fixed costs and focus on their core competencies in today's highly competitive environment."

CIMControlFramework will be demonstrated at the upcoming SEMICON West 2008 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, July 14-17 at booth #5356 in the North Hall.

About Cimetrix Incorporated

Cimetrix designs, develops, markets, and supports factory automation and tool control software for the global semiconductor and electronics industries. A leading participant in SEMI standards development, Cimetrix's connectivity software allows for quick implementation of the SECS/GEM, GEM 300 and EDA standards. The company's products can be found on virtually every tool type in nearly every 300mm factory worldwide. The added-value of Cimetrix's passionate support and professional services creates the industry's only complete software solution. Key products include, CIMControlFramework, CIMConnect(TM), CIM300(TM), CIMPortal and CODE(TM) (Cimetrix Open Development Environment). For more information, please visit http://www.cimetrix.com/.

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World Energy Solutions Appoints George Lauro to Board of Directors

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- World Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WEGY) , a company focused on energy conservation technologies and environmental sustainability, announced today that George Lauro has been appointed to the Board of Directors of World Energy Solutions.

Ben Croxton, CEO of World Energy Solutions said, "George's experience in Investment Banking coupled with his vast knowledge of the technology industry will prove invaluable to World Energy as we pursue exciting market opportunities that lie ahead of us. We are very pleased to have him join the Board."

Lauro is founding partner of Alteon Capital Partners, a Silicon Valley-based firm that provides direct venture investment, equity fundraising and M&A advisory to companies in the electronics and information technology industries. He also is Senior Advisor to Needham & Company, a technology investment bank.

"I look forward to working with World Energy Solutions," said Lauro. "World Energy has a unique suite of technologies with exciting commercial potential and I believe that the time is right for bringing them to the market."

Lauro has served on the Board of Directors of 15 public and private companies since 1997. He has also been awarded 23 patents on inertial guidance, GPS, RFIC's and radio identification products.

Earlier in his career, Lauro was Managing Director of two venture capital funds, Techfarm Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in early-to-mid-stage technology companies, and Wasserstein Perella Ventures, a technology venture capital and leveraged buyout fund. He opened and managed Wasserstein's west coast office in Palo Alto.

Before becoming a venture capitalist, Mr. Lauro was Director of Rapid Commercialization for IBM where he led a group responsible for bringing advanced technologies from IBM's development labs to market. He also was Director of New Business Development for Motorola where he conceived the world's first handheld GPS navigation product (Traxar GPS) and launched Motorola's RFIC and GPS businesses.

Mr. Lauro holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and a BSEE from Brown University, and completed graduate work at MIT in Digital Control and Aeronautics

About World Energy Solutions

World Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WEGY) is an Energy Services Company and electronics manufacturer. WES's primary business focus is the development of technology for lowering electrical, gas and water usage for commercial, government and residential facilities. As a pioneer in the manufacturing of the finest TVSS systems available in the market today, WES uses cutting edge technologies and unsurpassed design standards to provide its customers with full lifetime warranties on its products.

For more information about WES please visit its website at http://www.worldenergysolutionsinc.com/ .

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Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "expects," "should," "believes," "anticipates" or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe World Energy Solutions' future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the financial performance of World Energy Solutions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Although World Energy Solutions believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they cannot give any assurance that their expectations will be attained. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating any forward-looking statements. Certain factors could cause results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements, and some of these factors are discussed below. These factors are not exhaustive. New factors, risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time that may affect the forward-looking statements made herein. These forward-looking statements are only made as of the date of this press release and World Energy Solutions does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

World Energy Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Michael Mason, michaelm@allencaron.com, Media, Brian
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March Second Signs Alliance Agreement with Unica

MARBLEHEAD, Mass., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- March Second, Inc., a marketing technology consulting company, announced today that it has signed an alliance agreement with Unica Corporation and is launching a new mid-market solution for BtoB marketers. The new solution is powered by Unica Affinium(R) software and includes an integrated suite of applications designed to help mid-market BtoB companies improve marketing effectiveness and sales productivity.

In speaking about the alliance, Don White, managing partner at March Second said, "We are excited about the opportunity to work with Unica and to be among the first with a mid-market solution for BtoB companies utilizing Unica software. Mid-market BtoB companies struggle with the same data quality, lead management and measurement challenges faced by larger companies but on a smaller scale. Our M2 Marketing Automation solution has been configured and priced to meet the needs of the mid-market without compromising capabilities or flexibility." The new offering from March Second is available for on-premise implementation or in an on-demand version. Both options are fully supported by March Second's marketing technology professionals.

"The mid-market expects accelerated ROI, ease-of-use, relevant industry expertise and competitive pricing to compete and win. Unica is well positioned to deliver the right solution choices to this important market segment," said Fred Chapman, director of Alliance Management for Unica. "March Second understands the needs of the mid-market and has many years of experience implementing and supporting Unica's solutions. We are delighted to have them as part of our growing network of value-added resellers."

M2 Marketing Automation for BtoB includes five marketing modules that can be purchased as standalone capabilities or integrated in a total solution. The modules include:

- M2 360, a centralized customer and marketing knowledge center

- M2 Lead Optimizer, a lead nurturing, management and measurement capability

- M2 Campaign Manager, a complete capability for executing measurable multi-channel campaigns

- M2 Business Insights, an easy to use visually intuitive reporting and analytics capability

- M2 Workflow Manager, a structured workspace where marketing teams can efficiently plan and manage their activities and projects

About March Second

March Second is a marketing technology and solutions provider that helps companies and marketing teams improve the business building value of marketing investments. Founded in 2007, the company has core competencies in configuring and implementing marketing automation solutions and analytical tools. For more information about how March Second can help you advance the value of your marketing investments call 978-208-4282 or email us at info@marchsecond.com.

About Unica

Unica Corporation is a leading global provider of enterprise marketing management (EMM) software and services. The most comprehensive EMM suite on the market today, Unica's Affinium(R) software streamlines the entire marketing process from analysis and planning to project management, execution and measurement. More than 600 companies worldwide depend on Unica for their enterprise marketing management solution. Unica is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with offices around the globe. For more information, visit http://www.unica.com/.

CONTACT: Don White of March Second, Inc., +1-978-208-4282

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Michael Jones Joins NextPhase Wireless as CTO

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NPHS) , a nationwide developer of WiMAX-ready networks and provider of advanced broadband solutions, is happy to announce that Michael Jones, current Board of Director member has agreed to take on the position of NextPhase's Chief Technology Officer.

Michael Jones has returned to the NextPhase headquarters in California and is leading the rapidly expanding and improving IT department. Since his return NextPhase has made substantial improvements to their infrastructure. As a senior member of the board since its inception in 2005, Mr. Jones has worked tirelessly and harmoniously with his fellow board members to constantly improve the Company's position in the industry. When the opportunity arose to come back to the day to day leadership of the IT department, Mr. Jones was eager to assist.

"Michael Jones has been a friend of NextPhase since the Company began. His technical and industry knowledge has been evident to the Board since I assumed the position of Chairman in 2006. He has acted fairly, impartially, and has generated ideas for the committees of our Board," said Tom Hemingway, Chairman and COO of NextPhase Wireless. "His resume and experience is stellar in this industry. He brings the knowledge and dedication we need and he has already made substantial improvements to our network infrastructure," continued Mr. Hemingway.

About NextPhase Wireless, Inc.

With a mission to build a device-agnostic, WiMAX-ready, wireless broadband connectivity/content delivery platform serving all 48 contiguous U.S. states, NextPhase Wireless is focused on providing connectivity services and solutions to businesses, public school systems and local government agencies. Using licensed WiMAX and LMDS spectrum bands, the Company offers fully-integrated solutions with the highest levels of reliability, security, flexibility, scalability and price-performance. For more information, please visit http://www.npwireless.com/.

This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

CONTACT: Robin Cruse NextPhase Wireless (714)765-0010

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ICOP Digital Wins Utah State Contract for Digital In-Car Video

LENEXA, Kan., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the State of Utah's Division of Purchasing has awarded the Company with a State Cooperative Contract providing expedited procurement of the ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W digital in-car video system by all state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies.

Laura Owen, President and Chief Operating Officer of ICOP, noted, "We are very pleased to have been awarded this contract by the State of Utah, allowing agencies to avoid time consuming bidding processes when choosing to deploy digital in-car video in their patrol fleets. During the first six months of 2008, ICOP has booked approximately $260,000 in ICOP Model 20/20-W sales to law enforcement agencies throughout Utah, and more than $570,000 since we first began shipping our digital in-car video system in mid-2005. Now that we have been awarded this State Contract, we look forward to optimizing our sales and marketing efforts to achieve much greater and more rapid market penetration in the State."

About ICOP Digital, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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SonicWALL Celebrates Enterprise Growth and MomentumCompany Integrates Aventail Acquisition, Introduces New Enterprise Offerings, and Expands Channel Strategy

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SonicWALL, Inc. , a leading secure network infrastructure company, today celebrated the one year anniversary of its expansion into the enterprise market. In the last year, SonicWALL has gained significant momentum with enterprise customers by acquiring secure remote access company Aventail, building a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise products and solutions, expanding its go-to-market strategy, and enhancing its support for customers and partners alike.

"A driving force behind our company vision is the reality that Enterprise and Small Business needs are converging -- no matter what size organization, customers want cost effective and easy-to-use solutions with superior support and services," said Matt Medeiros, SonicWALL CEO. "We saw great opportunity in the enterprise to expand our business and channel partners' opportunities to reach and service a whole new market."

Establishing an Extensive Enterprise Product Portfolio

Building on the strong SonicWALL Aventail SSL VPN products, SonicWALL has developed an entire line of enterprise-grade unified threat management (UTM) solutions. This expansion has allowed the company to diversify its product portfolio and become a comprehensive security provider to businesses of all sizes. SonicWALL solutions include the Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series, SSL VPN solutions, and Email Security offerings all managed through SonicWALL's Global Management System. Key milestones include:

-- Launching the NSA Series for the enterprise and mid-market. The series, specifically designed for UTM, leverages a multi-core architecture with reassembly-free deep packet inspection technology

-- Detection of SonicWALL client anti-virus by SonicWALL Aventail SSL VPN end point control solutions to provide better threat detection and protect applications at the device

-- Unveiling Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI) V.8 to offer IT administrators increased insight into inbound and outbound network content

New Go-to-Market Strategy and Enhanced Support

SonicWALL reshaped its go-to-market strategy for the enterprise by combining Aventail's enterprise sales expertise with SonicWALL's powerful global network of more than 10,000 channel partners. Today, customers receive the best of both worlds -- knowledgeable sales and deployment support from SonicWALL experts combined with easy fulfillment from SonicWALL's channel partners.

"In order to expand into the Enterprise market, SonicWALL faced a challenge marrying Aventail's direct sales model with its own highly successful channel strategy," said Michael Suby, Stratecast. "Over the last year, we've seen SonicWALL put the weight of the company behind this acquisition -- taking the enterprise class technology they acquired and complimenting that with their own NSA products. This in turn has created new opportunities for its channel by broadening the portfolio of products they can sell and support."

To compliment this expanded opportunity, SonicWALL migrated its product support structure in-house and populated the organization with skilled company employees that are available 24x7. As a result, customer satisfaction scores have risen from 3.0 in early 2007 to more than 4.0 in 2008. The company also opened its Partner Center of Excellence in Tempe, Arizona, which combines all aspects of SonicWALL's channel sales, support, marketing, and training under one roof to offer partners a one-stop resource for their customers' needs.

It's all About the Customer

SonicWALL has seen significant traction in the enterprise market with its E-Class products including SSL VPN and the NSA series growing quarter over quarter. Existing customers of Aventail have expanded their relationships with SonicWALL and the company has acquired new customers across verticals including Education, Financial Services and Government around the world.

"Aventail's acquisition by SonicWALL was seamless," said Mark Dietrick, CIO of Burt Hill. "We are still receiving the level of service and support that we had come to expect."

For more information about SonicWALL's enterprise solutions, please visit http://www.sonicwall.com/.

About SonicWALL, Inc.

SonicWALL is committed to improving the performance and productivity of businesses of all sizes by engineering the cost and complexity out of running a secure network. Over one million SonicWALL appliances have been shipped through its global network of ten thousand channel partners to keep tens of millions of worldwide business computer users safe and in control of their data. SonicWALL's award-winning solutions include network security, secure remote access, content security, backup and recovery, and policy and management technology. For more information, visit the company web site at http://www.sonicwall.com/.

Safe Harbor Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding on-going initiatives in the enterprise market, converging marketplace requirements, benefits associated with an expanded product line, benefits associated with SonicWALL's reshaped market strategy, and the benefits associated with SonicWALL's Partner Center of Excellence in Tempe, Arizona. These forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. In addition, please see the "Risk Factors" described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, for a more detailed description of the risks facing our business. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to SonicWALL as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.

NOTE: SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

SonicWALL, Inc.

CONTACT: Colleen Nichols of SonicWALL, +1-408-962-6131,
cnichols@sonicwall.com; or Ben White of Bite Communications, +1-415-365-0392,
ben.white@bitepr.com, for SonicWALL

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

openSUSE Project Releases Version 1.0 of openSUSE Build ServiceFirst major release of Build Service delivers transparent process for contributions to the openSUSE project

WALTHAM, Mass., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The openSUSE project, a worldwide project dedicated to building a community Linux* distribution, today achieved another milestone in simplifying contributions to the openSUSE distribution with the release of openSUSE Build Service 1.0. The first major release of the Build Service provides developers with direct access to the code repositories for the openSUSE Linux distribution, thus streamlining the ability for all developers to contribute code.

"I am really thrilled with the release of openSUSE Build Service 1.0," said Adrian Schroter, project manager for the openSUSE Build Service. "This will make openSUSE development much more transparent, allow the community to more efficiently and rapidly contribute to the distribution, and expand the number of users who are participating in our project."

Since its inception, the openSUSE(R) Build Service has offered a unique collaboration system for groups to work closely together on Linux packages or solution stacks. This release delivers the ability to scale to larger projects and expands the scope of the openSUSE Build Service to building the entire openSUSE release.

"This release will make it even easier for users to get involved in the packaging process," says Amilcar do Carmo Lucas, member and packager of the KDevelop team. "It allows users and programmers alike to fix downstream issues, speeding even more the process of getting bug fixes and new features to the general public."

Making Community Contributions Easier

By enabling direct contributions from developers, the Build Service is adding transparency to the development process and helping to enhance the community's ability to contribute to openSUSE.

The openSUSE Build Service is unique in that it is the only build service that enables developers to create and maintain packages for many Linux distributions, including openSUSE, SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise from Novell(R), CentOS, Debian, Fedora, Mandriva, Red Hat and Ubuntu. The openSUSE Build Service makes it easier for upstream projects to build packages for new releases of multiple Linux distributions and also offer new releases of their software for older Linux distributions.

"The openSUSE Build Service enables independent software vendors, like Open-Xchange, to more easily and effectively embrace Linux since building and packaging applications for any distribution becomes a one-time effort," says Juergen Geck, chief technology officer at Open-Xchange. "Now, we can configure a package once, reproduce it and test automatically. Using openSUSE helps to create fully tested, ready to run builds for all relevant Linux platforms automatically."

For developers, openSUSE Build Service 1.0 will make contributing to all parts of the openSUSE distribution easier, including code, documentation, graphics and translations. Some of the new functions available in the Build Service are:

-- Streamlined package search - Anyone can find a package's working copy as maintained by the official packager or packaging team. Contributors can submit changes against the working copy.

-- Notifications - A submission handling and notification system has been put in place, allowing contributors to request merges of their changes to a project.

-- Stronger quality assurance - Quality assurance happens before contributions are merged. Test builds of a suggested change are accessible to anyone.

-- Improved branch handling - It is easy to set up a branch of a package. The branch will build in the same way as the original package, but can be modified.

-- Better source handling - It is now possible to maintain a branch, and modifications are stored without creating a full copy. This makes it easier to maintain features based on the latest copy of the package. The Build Service builds the latest packages, including modifications, automatically.

Most of the new features for developers can be accessed through the Web interface at http://www.opensuse.org/, with additional features available through the various openSUSE Build Service clients. The openSUSE Build Service team has also introduced many smaller improvements and bug fixes to make the system more scalable and usable.

"The openSUSE Build Service Team has done a fantastic job," says openSUSE community manager Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier. "They have laid a foundation that will enable the openSUSE community to work together more efficiently and effectively."

Availability

openSUSE Build Service 1.0 is now feature complete. The team is looking for additional feedback on improving the openSUSE Build Service, as it will now be the standard tool for working on the openSUSE distribution. To learn more about and contribute to the openSUSE project and openSUSE Build Service 1.0, please visit http://www.opensuse.org/.

About openSUSE

openSUSE is a community distribution sponsored by Novell to promote the use of Linux everywhere. openSUSE delivers everything Linux developers and enthusiasts need to get started with Linux. Hosted at http://www.opensuse.org/, the project features easy access to builds and releases. It also offers extensive community development programs for open access to the development process used to create SUSE Linux Enterprise.

About Novell

Novell, Inc. delivers the best engineered, most interoperable Linux platform and a portfolio of integrated IT management software that helps customers around the world reduce cost, complexity and risk. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell harmoniously integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com/.

Novell, SUSE and openSUSE are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. *Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Novell, Inc.

CONTACT: Charlotte Betterley of Novell, +1-781-464-8253,
cbetterley@novell.com, or Rebecca Paquette of SHIFT Communications, +1-617-
779-1849, rpaquette@shiftcomm.com

Web site: http://www.novell.com/
http://www.opensuse.org/

Elbit Systems and ATK to Develop Laser Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket System

MINNEAPOLIS, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. and Alliant Techsystems announced today that they have signed a teaming agreement to develop the Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket - Laser (GATR-L).

GATR-L provides an affordable precision strike capability for all fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) platforms. The 70mm rocket employs a Semi-Active Laser (SAL) guidance package to achieve high accuracy against both stationary and moving targets. In addition, GATR-L provides the ability to lock-on before launch to ensure only the target of interest is engaged. GATR-L is compatible with existing 70mm launcher hardware and utilizes enhanced Insensitive Munitions technologies.

Elbit Systems is a world leader in laser guided weapon solutions, and ATK is a leader in the production of rocket motors, advanced warhead and fuze applications. The two companies are currently conducting ground and airborne-guided tests.

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications.

About ATK

ATK is a premier United States aerospace and defense company with more than $4.5 billion in revenue and 17,000 employees. ATK is the world's largest solid rocket motor propulsion provider for tactical, strategic and missile defense systems, as well as scientific and commercial launch platforms. The company is the largest manufacturer of conventional ammunition for small, medium and large caliber systems. In addition, the company is a pioneer of affordable precision weapon systems, a leading provider of high-performance composite structures for commercial and military aircraft, as well as a provider of advanced Intelligent, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

ELBIT

This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

ATK

Certain information discussed in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although ATK believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among those factors are: the challenges of developing next-generation precision attack munitions, changes in governmental spending, budgetary policies and product sourcing strategies; the company's competitive environment; the terms and timing of awards and contracts; and economic conditions. ATK undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For further information on factors that could impact ATK, and statements contained herein, please refer to ATK's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Elbit Contacts: ATK Contacts: Joseph Gaspar, Exec. VP & CFO Amanda Covington, Communications Dalia Rosen, Corp. Communications Tel: 801-779-4625 Tel: +972-4-8316663 Steve Wold, Investor Relations Fax: +972-3-8316944 Tel: 952-351-3056 E-mail: gspr@elbit.co.il E-mail: amanda.covington@atk.com daliarosen@elbit.co.il steve.wold@atk.com

ATK

CONTACT: Joseph Gaspar, Exec. VP & CFO, gspr@elbit.co.il, or Dalia
Rosen, Corp. Communications, daliarosen@elbit.co.il, both of Elbit Systems
Ltd., +972-4-8316663, Fax, +972-3-8316944; or Amanda Covington,
Communications, +1-801-779-4625, amanda.covington@atk.com, or Steve Wold,
Investor Relations, +1-952-351-3056, steve.wold@atk.com, both of Alliant
Techsystems

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

Absolute's Laptop Investigative Recovery Services Help Solve Recent Thefts at U.S. AirportsLaptop management and theft recovery specialist shares recent airport-related computer recovery stories

VANCOUVER, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Absolute(R) Software Corporation ("Absolute" or the "Company") (TSX: ABT), the leading provider of firmware-based, patented, Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions announced today that its laptop management and theft recovery services have helped solve several recent cases of laptop theft in U.S. airports. The stories include: recovering a business laptop stolen while its owner was on her way to Germany, breaking up an internal theft ring at Tampa International Airport and recovering a Spokane traveler's laptop allegedly stolen from baggage handling at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport.

According to John Livingston, Chairman and CEO of Absolute, "New research from the Ponemon Institute sponsored by Dell indicates that as many as 12,000 computers are lost weekly and up to 600,000 are lost or stolen annually from U.S. airports(1). These statistics are further evidence that even in high security environments, laptops continue to be stolen at alarming rates. In our experience, a great proportion of these thefts have been from checked baggage. With Computrace(R) and Computrace(R) LoJack(R) for Laptops(TM), our clients have the peace of mind that their computer and the sensitive information on it are protected as they travel. Recovering computers with a high success rate would not be possible without the assistance of investigative experts, such as the Absolute Theft Recovery Team."

Available on a subscription basis and delivered as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) via the Internet, Absolute's suite of Computrace(R) solutions are designed specifically to manage mobile computers. For larger organizations, Computrace inventories computers that have left the corporate network, remotely deletes sensitive information and offers post-theft forensic analysis. For home office users, small businesses and students, Computrace LoJack for Laptops offers theft recovery and identity protection through remote data delete capabilities backed by a Service Guarantee of up to $1,000(2). Absolute has also developed a powerful set of theft recovery tools, which include capabilities such as keystroke loggers, cameras, location tracking (Wi-Fi, GPS), remote access terminals, etc., that enable the Absolute Theft Recovery Team to augment their investigation. These tools are only employed post-theft with customer authorization and are used exclusively by Absolute's trained professionals in order to protect privacy.

Below are several recent investigations into airport computer thefts conducted by the Absolute Theft Recovery Team in conjunction with local police and airport authorities:

Stolen Business Laptop Bound for Germany Calls Home

Bound for Germany, an Absolute client packed her laptop computer into her checked baggage and settled in for her international flight. Upon arriving, she discovered that her laptop bag was empty. Her computer had gone missing in the baggage handling area. A Computrace LoJack for Laptop subscriber, she informed JFK Port Authority PD and the Absolute Theft Recovery Team.

The assigned Absolute Theft Recovery Officer used Absolute's theft recovery tools to obtain information from the stolen computer and to immediately identify the new user. He then worked with airport authorities to check the name against an employee database. Having identified the new user as a baggage handler, police obtained a search warrant and recovered the stolen laptop and returned it to the business traveler. When confronted, the now former baggage handler claimed the computer was purchased from a third party. Charges of possession of stolen property are now pending. JFK Port Authority PD authorities remarked that the case was one of the fastest and easiest cases they had ever investigated.

Baggage Handlers Arrested: Traveler's Notebook Recovered

When a notebook computer packed in baggage from Tampa International Airport failed to arrive at its destination, the computer's owner, a Computrace LoJack for Laptops subscriber, informed airport police and the Absolute Theft Recovery Team.

Information gathered by the Absolute Theft Recovery Team via Computrace led Tampa police to the home of a suspect. On further investigation, police learned that the computer had allegedly been purchased from a Tampa International baggage handler for $350 and was only one of many items that had allegedly been stolen from baggage passing through the airport. Ultimately, police apprehended a total of three airport baggage handlers who are now facing charges of theft. The notebook computer has been returned safely to its owner.

Spokane Traveler's Laptop Recovered in Arizona

Headed home on a routine flight from Cleveland, Ohio to Spokane, Washington, an Absolute client's baggage was delayed on a layover in Phoenix, Arizona. When the baggage arrived in Spokane the next morning, the traveler was shocked to find that his laptop had gone missing. The Absolute client reported the theft to Spokane police and alerted the Absolute Theft Recovery Team.

Shortly thereafter, the Absolute Monitoring Center received a silent transmission from the stolen computer and the Absolute Theft Recovery Team discovered that it was in the possession of an individual in Mesa, Arizona. Acting on evidence delivered by Absolute, Mesa detectives served a search warrant on the home of the alleged thief. Attending the address, detectives quickly learned that the computer was being used by a Phoenix baggage handler. The computer has been returned to its owner and Phoenix police are investigating with local pawn shops the possibility of additional related thefts.

How Absolute's Computrace Services Work

The software-based Computrace Agent that powers Absolute Software's solutions is embedded in the firmware of computers from the world's leading computer manufacturers(3). Access to one of Absolute's IT asset management, computer theft recovery and remote data protection solutions is typically activated by customers when they purchase a subscription to Computrace or Computrace LoJack for Laptops with terms ranging from 1-4 years.

When a computer equipped with Computrace is reported stolen, Computrace sends a silent signal over the Internet to the Absolute Monitoring Center, at which time the Absolute Theft Recovery Team is able to deploy Absolute's recovery tools and conduct an investigation in order to obtain critical details including location and unauthorized user information. The Theft Recovery Team then coordinates with local law enforcement for recovery of the stolen machine.

Backed by the Absolute Theft Recovery Team

All Absolute theft recovery solutions are backed by the efforts of the elite Absolute Theft Recovery Team. Staffed by former senior law enforcement officers, the team uses information sent via Computrace to investigate computer thefts, document evidence and work with local law enforcement to physically recover missing computers and prosecute computer thieves.

Please note that indictments and criminal complaints are merely unproven accusations and the accused in all cases are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

For more information on Absolute Software and its range of Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions, please visit http://www.absolute.com/ or http://www.lojackforlaptops.com/.

(1) Ponemon Institute Airport Insecurity: The Case of Lost Laptops, sponsored by Dell, June 2008 (2) Remote data delete and Service Guarantee available with Computrace LoJack for Laptops Premium edition. Certain conditions apply. Please see http://www.absolute.com/service_agreement.pdf for details. (3) For a complete list of firmware-supported computers visit http://www.absolute.com/BIOS. About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company's Computrace(R) software is embedded in the firmware of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, General Dynamics Itronix, HP, Lenovo, Motion, MPC, Panasonic and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple. For more information about Absolute Software and Computrace, visit http://www.absolute.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the expected performance of our services and products, possible guarantee payment eligibility, and other expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. When used in this press release, the words "plan," "expect," "believe," and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and general market conditions. In light of the many risks and uncertainties you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.

(C)2008 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved. Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation. LoJack is a registered trademark of LoJack Corporation, used under license by Absolute Software Corp. LoJack Corporation is not responsible for any content herein. Computrace U.S. patents # 5,715,174, # 5,764,892, # 5,802,280, # 5,896,497, # 6,244,758, # 6,269,392, # 6,300,863, and # 6,507,914. Canadian patents # 2,284,806 and # 2,205,370. U.K. patents # EP793823 and # GB2338101. German patent # 695 125 34.6-08. Australian patent # 699045. The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained in this news release.

Absolute Software Corporation

CONTACT: Public Relations: Leslie Campisi, Affect Strategies,
leslie@affectstrategies.com or (212) 398-9680 x144; Investor Relations: Dave
Mason, CFA, The Equicom Group, dmason@equicomgroup.com or (416) 815-0700 x237

AltiGen Communications and SYNNEX Corporation to Offer a Complete Microsoft-based Unified Communications Solution

HOUSTON, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AltiGen(R) Communications, Inc. , a leading provider of VoIP business telephone systems and unified communications solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), including companies with multiple distributed locations, and SYNNEX Corporation , a leading business process services company announce their intent to offer a complete Microsoft-based unified communications solution.

Through new product bundles, AltiGen and SYNNEX will offer a complete Microsoft-based unified communications solution consisting of AltiGen's recently announced next generation unified communications solution MAX Communications Server 6.0 (MAXCS 6.0), Microsoft's Exchange Server 2007, and Microsoft Windows Server running on Intel(R) based servers.

"Through AltiGen's recently announced MAXCS 6.0, SYNNEX can now offer a complete Microsoft-based unified communications solution to our SMB partners," said Bob Stegner, Senior Vice President, Marketing, North America at SYNNEX Corporation. "With integration services available through SYNNEX, we provide convenient one stop shopping for preconfigured unified communications solutions and a compelling reason for companies to upgrade to Exchange Server 2007."

Some of the key benefits of this complete Microsoft-based unified messaging solution include:

-- Microsoft Windows Server-based IP PBX running on Intel based servers -- Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging Native Integration -- Voicemail delivery/management via Outlook 2007 -- Voice access to your Exchange calendar, contacts, and notes -- Automatic Call Distribution with Robust Call Center features -- .NET based Windows Telephony Client -- Simple Windows-based Administration

"By offering a complete Microsoft-based unified communications solution with SYNNEX, AltiGen will gain access to a large base of Microsoft software resellers and customers that are looking for an all-in-one unified communications solution," said Jeff Kays, Vice President of Business Development at AltiGen Communications. "This initiative plays a vital role in furthering AltiGen's growth by driving new system sales while expanding our reseller channel."

Availability

General availability and pricing of the new Microsoft-based unified communications bundle featuring MAX Communications Server 6.0 and Exchange Server 2007 is expected to be released calendar third quarter of 2008.

About AltiGen Communications

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

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding the continued market acceptance of our voice-over-IP telephone systems and call-center solutions, our successful introduction of the MAX Communications Server 6.0 as a part of the complete Microsoft-based unified communications solution offered by SYNNEX Corporation, and our expectation for SYNNEX Corporation to contribute to expanding our reseller channel and contributing to our revenue growth. These statements reflect management's current expectation. However, actual results could differ materially as a result of unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks related to AltiGen's limited operating history. For a more detailed description of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting AltiGen's performance, please refer to AltiGen's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, and all subsequent current reports on Form 8-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to AltiGen as of the date hereof, and AltiGen assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

AltiGen Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Niel Levonius, Sr. Product Marketing Manager of AltiGen
Communications, Inc., +1-510-252-9712, ext. 415, nlevonius@altigen.com; or
Investor Relations, Cathy Mattison of Lippert | Heilshorn & Associates,
+1-415-433-3777, ext. 101, cmattison@lhai.com

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

Numerex Receives Three Gold Value Chain Enabler Awards at M2M UnitedExclusive recognition is the result of successful adoption of M2M technology and close collaboration with GE Security, Siemens and DeWALT

ATLANTA, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Numerex Corp. , a leading provider of full-service, highly secure machine-to-machine (M2M) network services and solutions, today announced it is the only M2M provider to be honored as an enabler of three gold Value Chain Awards. The Value Chain Awards were given to the most successful adopters of M2M technology and their enablers at the recent industry leading M2M United conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Since 2005, M2M United has been the only industry event exclusively dedicated to the promotion, development, awareness and business value of M2M technology and its surrounding industries. Presented by M2M magazine, the conference brings developers, adopters and analysts from around the world together in an environment of education and networking.

"As an industry leader in secure M2M solutions, Numerex continues to spearhead M2M adoption and innovation," said Peggy Smedley, editorial director of M2M magazine. "Numerex continues to illustrate its ability to successfully collaborate with leading companies to leverage M2M technology. It is an honor to recognize them as the only three-time gold 2008 Value Chain Award enabler winner this year."

This is the third consecutive year that Numerex has been recognized at M2M United. Numerex received the highest award this year for its ability to incorporate M2M technology in the "M2M in Action", "Water and Waste Water", and "Location Based Services" categories, serving world leaders in various industries.

"Year after year, M2M United honors developers and adopters of M2M technology," said Mike Lang, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Numerex. "Being celebrated with our customers for three applications validates our unwavering commitment to the market, as well as our ability to implement multiple technology solutions to optimize results for the end-user."

The gold Value Chain Awards were given to:

-- The Realtor Association of Northwest Chicagoland, for the use of an innovative wireless M2M lockbox system developed by Numerex, GE Security and Enfora for the real estate market.

-- Siemens Water Technologies for a wireless, battery-powered tank monitoring solution created by Numerex, SupplyNet and Wavecom, and composed of five elements, including a sensor, which is attached to the containers that house the product; a telemetry unit; the cellular network; the Internet, which gives suppliers and end customers access to tank data; and a central network operations center.

-- The Tri-County Auto Task Force, for the implementation of an M2M security solution developed by Numerex and DeWALT that enables construction site managers, general contractors and landscapers to secure their tools and equipment using sensor-based alert devices.

These Value Chain Awards highlight Numerex's unique expertise in combining diverse technologies, both hardware and software based, that provide effective M2M secure solutions for the benefit of a wide range of customers.

About Numerex

Numerex Corp. provides the broadest choice of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) network services and solutions. Numerex delivers a depth of expertise and excellence through its M2M service platforms - Networx, Techworx, and Flexworx - that leading companies choose to power their M2M solutions. Numerex is the first M2M Company in North America to carry ISO 27001 certification - ISO's highest information security benchmark that ensures data confidentiality, integrity and availability. The Company offers its M2M products and services through a variety of brands including Uplink and Orbit One. Numerex is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For additional information, visit http://www.numerex.com/

"Statements contained in this press release concerning Numerex that are not historical fact are "forward-looking" statements and involve important risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties, which are detailed in Numerex's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause Numerex's results to differ materially from current expectations as expressed in this press release."

Numerex contact: Mike Lang (770) 485-2568 Media contact: Mike Maney (610) 934-7560

Numerex Corp.

CONTACT: Mike Lang, +1-770-485-2568, or Mike Maney, +1-610-934-7560,
both of Numerex Corp.

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

Panavision Imaging and Tower Semiconductor Announce New Family of Re-Configurable Linear Image SensorsDLIS-2K and DLIS-4K Developed Using Tower's APD Process and Pixel IP

HOMER, New York and MIGDAL HA'EMEK, Israel, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panavision Imaging LLC, a pioneering innovator and developer of high performance CMOS image sensors, and Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. , an independent specialty foundry, today announced the DLIS-2K and the DLIS 4K re-configurable line scan CMOS image sensors. The sensors were developed by Panavision using Tower's Advanced Photo Diode (APD) pixel process and pixel IP, and are to be manufactured in Tower's 200mm Fab2 in Migdal Ha'emek, Israel.

According to IC Insights Inc., worldwide image sensor market (which includes array and linear image sensors) is expected to grow from over 7 billion dollars in 2008 to 13.2 billion dollars by 2012. Linear imagers are often used in Spectroscopy, barcode, touch screen, OCR, machine vision, measurement, and other applications in consumer, industrial, automotive, and scientific markets.

The addition of the DLIS-2K and DLIS-4K expands and compliments the existing linear product line from Panavision Imaging LLC. The technological advances implemented in these products allow for flexibility in image collection and readout, including: ambient light subtraction, oversampling, non-destructive read mode, binning of different integrations, and a high resolution mode.

"Tower has played a pivotal role in achieving the goals of this project. These image sensors were crafted for state-of-the-art performance through close cooperation with Tower's engineers," said Jeffrey Zarnowski, CTO for Panavision Imaging LLC. "Utilizing Tower's advanced 200mm production line enables imaging characteristics previously not available in linear imagers and at a highly competitive price point."

"Panavision's patented imager architecture is known for its high performance by design. We are pleased to complement this design capability with our advanced pixel IP and ultra-low-noise process platform," said Dr. Avi Strum, general manager of the specialty product line at Tower Semiconductor. "Combined with our high capacity manufacturing capability, these advanced linear sensors are targeted to be among the market's best selling products."

Utilizing Tower's 0.18-micron technology allows for on chip, bit-selectable, Analog to Digital convertor as well as higher data transfer rates versus prior products. Tower's APD process and pixel IP exhibit improved charge transfer characteristics, for a higher sensitivity over standard photodiodes. The combination of Tower's technology and Panavision Imaging architecture enables a 4 X 32 micron pixel with sensitivity exceeding 100 V/Lux.Sec.

About Panavision Imaging:

Based in Homer, New York, Panavision Imaging, LLC is a pioneering innovator and developer of high performance CMOS image sensors and related technology. The company's products are based on several patented and patent pending technologies including Active Column Sensor(TM) (ACS(R)), XtremePIX(TM), and others. Offering sensors in 2D array, line scan and custom, their products are found in many low to high-end imaging applications, serving the consumer, commercial, scientific and industrial markets. For more information and a data sheet, please visit http://www.panavisionsvi.com/.

About Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

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

Safe Harbor

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

Tower Contact: Tower Semiconductor USA: Michael Axelrod, +1-408-330-6871 pr@towersemi.com Panavision Contact: Panavision Imaging, LLC: Tel: +1-607-749-2000 sales@panavisionsvi.com

Tower Semiconductor Ltd

CONTACT: Tower Contact: Tower Semiconductor USA: Michael Axelrod,
+1-408-330-6871, pr@towersemi.com; Panavision Contact: Panavision Imaging,
LLC: Tel: +1-607-749-2000, sales@panavisionsvi.com

Allot Communications to Host Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 12, 2008Call to be Held at 8:30 AM EDT

HOD HASHARON, Israel, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allot Communications Ltd. will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2008 results on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at 8:30 AM EDT, 3:30 PM Israel time. The quarterly results will be published prior to the conference call.

To access the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers: US: +1-866-966-5335, International: +44-20-3003-2666, Israel: +1-809-216-213.

A replay of the conference call will be available from 12:01 am EST on May 15, 2008 through June 14, 2008 at 11:59 pm EST. To access the replay, please dial: +44-20-8196-1998, access code: 650204#.

A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Allot Communications website at http://www.allot.com/. The webcast will also be archived on the website following the conference call.

About Allot Communications

Allot Communications is a leading provider of intelligent IP service optimization solutions for DSL, wireless and mobile broadband carriers, service providers, and enterprises. Allot's rich portfolio of hardware platforms and software applications utilizes deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to transform broadband pipes into smart networks that can rapidly and efficiently deploy value added Internet services. Allot's scalable, carrier-grade solutions provide the visibility, application control and subscriber management that are vital to managing Internet service delivery, guaranteeing quality of experience (QoE), containing operating costs, and maximizing revenue in broadband networks. For more information, visit http://www.allot.com/.

Contact: Investor Relations: Jay Kalish Executive Director Investor Relations International access code +972-9-761-9365 jkalish@allot.com

Allot Communications Ltd.

CONTACT: Contact: Investor Relations:, Jay Kalish, Executive Director
Investor Relations, International access code +972-9-761-9365,
jkalish@allot.com

MEMC Schedules Second Quarter Conference Call

ST. PETERS, Mo., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss second quarter 2008 financial results. The live webcast will take place on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time at http://www.memc.com/. Participating in the call will be Nabeel Gareeb, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ken Hannah, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A replay of the call will be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 30, 2008 on the Company's web site at http://www.memc.com/.

About MEMC

MEMC is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of wafers and related intermediate products to the semiconductor and solar industries. MEMC has been a pioneer in the design and development of wafer technologies over the past four decades. With R&D and manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia, MEMC enables the next generation of high performance semiconductor devices and solar cells. MEMC's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'WFR' and is included in the S&P 500 Index.

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Michalek, Director, Investor Relations, +1-636-474-5443

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

Sona Mobile Develops Automatic Express Funding for New York Racing Association's Web-based Wagering Solution

NEW YORK, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sona Mobile Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: SNMB) ("Sona Mobile"), a leading provider of secure software solutions for gaming and entertainment, announced today that it has completed the Express Funding functionality of the Internet Wagering Application for the New York Racing Association ("NYRA") as part of Phase II of a previously announced agreement between both parties. Under the terms of the agreement, Sona Mobile was contracted to develop a web-based wagering platform for NYRA which allows racing fans to access real-time racetrack information and securely place wagers on all races. Phase I of the project included online registration, access to track information and online wagering capabilities. NYRA, which owns and operates the three largest racetracks in New York, will pay Sona Mobile the remaining 50% of the development funds following the launch of Phase II.

Express Funding is the new way for NYRA Rewards Program members to fund their accounts. Members making personal check deposits, including electronic funds transfer requests, will now receive immediate credits to their account. The new and unparalleled functionality is offered as part of the NYRA Rewards Program and is free to its members. The Express Funding program enables eligible users to have immediate access of up to $500 in any single transaction per day, which will be instantly available in their NYRA Rewards account.

Shawn Kreloff, chairman and CEO of Sona Mobile, stated, "The NYRA Rewards Program is arguably one of the country's most attractive account wagering programs with some of the best racing content in the industry. NYRA's use of Express Funding paves the way for Sona to continue to develop and release innovative enhancements to the system, and these enhancements are already being tested by our Research and Development team."

About The New York Racing Association, Inc.

The New York Racing Association, Inc. is a private, non-profit association that owns and operates the three largest racetracks in New York: Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga. Last year, over 1.8 million people attended the races at NYRA tracks and enjoyed the highest quality thoroughbred racing in the world. New York's Thoroughbred racing industry employs more than 40,000 people across New York State and contributes over $2 billion to New York State's urban and rural economies. Last year, NYRA's Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park were ranked first and second, respectively, among all North American racetracks in average daily purse distribution.

About Sona Mobile Holdings Corp.

Sona is a provider of secure software solutions for server based gaming and entertainment applications. Sona's patent-pending technology delivers a rich client experience without compromising performance or security. Sona's key differentiator is the innovative Sona Gaming System (TM) (SGS). The Gaming Labs International (GLI) certified SGS architecture works across a wide range of mobile devices, fixed kiosks and operating systems. Sona utilizes the SGS to provide clients with wired or wireless server-based gaming content including slots, table games, video poker and race and sports wagering -- all from a single screen. The SGS enables clients to have a similar gaming interface in a casino, at the track or event, at home on their computer or on their mobile device.

For more information on Sona please visit the company's website, http://www.sonamobile.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements -- Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," or similar words, is forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include those described in Sona's public filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

For: Sona Mobile Holdings Corp. Investor Contacts: Media Contact: Todd Fromer / Yemi Rose Anne Donohoe / Christa Conte KCSA Strategic Communications KCSA Strategic Communications 212-896-1215 / 212-896-1250 212-896-1261 / 212-896-1238 tfromer@kcsa.com / yrose@kcsa.com adonohoe@kcsa.com / cconte@kcsa.com

Sona Mobile Holdings Corp.

CONTACT: Investors, Todd Fromer, +1-212-896-1215, tfromer@kcsa.com, or
Yemi Rose, +1-212-896-1250, yrose@kcsa.com, or Media, Anne Donohoe,
+1-212-896-1261, adonohoe@kcsa.com, or Christa Conte, +1-212-896-1238,
cconte@kcsa.com, all of KCSA Strategic Communications for Sona Mobile Holdings
Corp.

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

Global Crossing Security Solutions Support Procert's License to Grant Electronic Security Certificates

CARACAS, Venezuela, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Crossing , a leading global IP solutions provider, and its customer Procert, an electronic signature and software development certification company, today announced that by using Global Crossing security solutions tools and technology, Procert has become the first and only Certification Services Provider (CSP) in Venezuela.

The Venezuelan company won approval for its request for accreditation as a CSP from the Superintendence of Electronic Certification Services (Suscerte), an agency of the People's Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministry. The accreditation makes Procert the first private CSP in the country to offer its services to both public and private organizations. It also ensures that Procert is the first company in Venezuela officially authorized to provide electronic certification services as established by the Venezuelan Electronic Signature and Data Messages Law.

By using Global Crossing's security solutions tools and technology, Procert can implement security measures to neutralize threats and vulnerabilities that place corporate information at risk. This entails cataloguing and protecting sensitive data, clearly defining security procedures that adequately respond to business dynamics, relying on specialized 24x7 support, minimizing risks associated with losses and litigation, and optimizing hardware, software, and licensing investments.

"Global Crossing and Procert have worked together to advance technology in Venezuela," said Procert Director Oscar Lovera. "We have set the standard for secure, reliable and efficient certification services that shield the communications and information of public and private companies from any and all unwanted users."

The certification also validates Global Crossing's security solutions. Procert stores all of its valuable client information in Global Crossing's advanced and reliable data center in Venezuela.

"Public and private companies alike that require highly secure information storage and communications can rely on the Global Crossing data center as their premier option," commented Francisco Guzman, Global Crossing's vice president of sales in Venezuela. "This certification proves that our Venezuelan data center operates according to the most recognized international quality standards."

"Our security products and services, together with our network's capability, the quality of our data centers, the robustness of our operational processes, and the expertise of our professionals are the edge that we offer clients throughout Venezuela," added Guzman. "Our customers benefit from state-of-the-art solutions that are flexible, scalable and reliable."

Global Crossing's reach and experience allow it to address the unique needs of the region and provide integrated information and communications technology solutions tailored to the needs of each company. Global Crossing provides services to clients including large corporations, small and medium- sized companies and institutions, government entities and telecommunication operators.

ABOUT PROCERT

Procert is a leading-edge organization for everything related to electronic certification services. It acts in different arenas, including hosting services for public and private organizations, applications support for electronic certificates, and training actions for electronic commerce and bidding.

ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING LATIN AMERICA

Global Crossing's Latin American business has operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Mexico, Venezuela and the United States (Florida). In addition to its IP-based fiber-optic network, Global Crossing's regional infrastructure includes 15 metropolitan networks and 15 world-class data centers located in the main business centers of Latin America.

Global Crossing's reach and experience in Latin America allow it to address the particularities of the region and deliver the solutions each company needs. The company provides services to a variety of customers, including medium and large companies and corporations, institutions and government entities, and telecommunications operators.

ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING

Global Crossing provides telecommunications solutions over the world's first integrated global IP-based network. Its core network connects approximately 390 cities in more than 30 countries worldwide, and delivers services to approximately 690 cities in more than 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe. The company's global sales and support model matches the network footprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experience worldwide.

Global Crossing IP services are global in scale, linking the world's enterprises, governments and carriers with customers, employees and partners worldwide in a secure environment that is ideally suited for IP-based business applications, allowing e-commerce to thrive. The company offers a full range of data, voice and security products to approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs. Its Professional Services and Managed Solutions provide VoIP, security and network consulting and management services to support its Global Crossing IP VPN service and Global Crossing VoIP services. Global Crossing was the first global communications provider with IPv6 natively deployed in both its private and public backbone networks.

Please visit http://www.globalcrossing.com/ or blogs.globalcrossing.com for more information about Global Crossing.

Statements in this press release about expected future events and financial results are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including risks referenced from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Crossing undertakes no duty to update information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.

CONTACT GLOBAL CROSSING: Press Contacts Becky Yeamans + 1 973 937 0155 becky.yeamans@globalcrossing.com Fernanda Marques Latin America + 55 11 3957 2042 fernanda.marques@globalcrossing.com Analysts/Investors Contact Antonio Suarez + 1 800 836 0342 glbc@globalcrossing.com GEN/PR1

Global Crossing

CONTACT: Media, Becky Yeamans, +1-973-937-0155,
becky.yeamans@globalcrossing.com, or for Latin America, Fernanda Marques, +55-
11-3957-2042, fernanda.marques@globalcrossing.com, or Analysts-Investors,
Antonio Suarez, +1-800-836-0342, glbc@globalcrossing.com, all of Global
Crossing

Web site: http://www.globalcrossing.com/
http://blogs.globalcrossing.com/

CCID Consulting Analyzes Nokia's Move on Acquiring Symbian

BEIJING, July 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235), analyzes Nokia's move behind the Symbian acquisition.

On June 24, Nokia announces the acquisition of Symbian's part stocks, valuing at euro 264 million, which makes Nokia Symbian's exclusively-invested holding company. The intention of Nokia's acquisition is obvious: improving Symbian's global influence so as to strengthen Nokia's leading position in smart phone field.

In 2007, global telecom industry and Internet service industry have undergone obvious changes, with convergence in communications and internet industries becoming increasingly significant. As Symbian's largest shareholder, Nokia faces its competitors such as traditional enterprises Microsoft and Palm in smart phone OS field and new forces such as Google and Apple in communications field. How to exploit the advantages of Symbian camp, and make more and more terminal manufacturers use Symbian OS become the key to Nokia's success in the global smart phone market. At this content, the acquisition improves Nokia's layout in the smart phone OS field.

Firstly, Nokia's acquisition will inhibit traditional OS manufacturers' growth tendency such as Microsoft and Palm. In 2008Q1, only 21.25 million smart phones with Symbian OS were sold worldwide, but in 2007Q4, 220 million smart phones with Symbian OS were sold worldwide, which reviewed a significant downslide trend. In order to turn this unfavorable situation, Nokia announces the acquisition of Symbian; meanwhile, Nokia cooperates with AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, TI and Vodafone to establish Symbian's foundation so as to drive development. This action will be helpful to Symbian's global popularization, and the participations of AT&T and TI are also helpful to Symbian's development in the highly potential American market.

Secondly, this acquisition will reply the challenge from Google and Apple. With the convergence tendency of telecom industry and Internet industry, IT giants such as Google and Apple has set foot in the communications field. Taking iPhone as an example, its exquisite industrial design and humanized operation interface has brought new philosophy to the smart phone field. Facing new forces' impact, another strategy of Nokia's acquisition is the exemption of Symbian OS's patent royalty. Through this strategic implementation, Symbian will acquire support from third party software, which will become more important in the 3G era and widens the gap with Google and Apple.

In a word, because of acquiring Symbian and setting up Symbian foundation and exempting Symbian's user charge, Microsoft and Palm tolling OS faces unprecedented challenges. Because of these actions, Nokia strangles Google and Apple's potential growing space in communications field and Nokia's advantage in smart phone field will be more evident.

About CCID Consulting

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

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

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

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.

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

China Education Alliance Inc.'s Wholly-owned Subsidiary Invests in New Media Joint Venture to Gain Additional Distribution Channel

HARBIN, Heilongjiang, China, July 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Education Alliance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CEUA) ("China Education Alliance" or "the Company"), a leading distributor of educational resources, offering high-quality programs and training both through online networks and an on-site training center in China, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Harbin Zhong He Li Da Education Technology, Inc. ("Harbin ZHLD") invested in a joint venture company, Harbin New Discovery Media Co., Ltd. ("Harbin Media"), with Harbin Daily Newspaper Group ("Harbin Daily").

Harbin Media was incorporated on June 8, 2008 with registered capital in the amount of $875,000. China Education Alliance's Harbin ZHLD contributed approximately $430,000 in cash for a 49.02% equity interest in Harbin Media. Harbin Daily contributed approximately $445,000 towards the registered capital for a 50.98% equity interest. Harbin ZHLD will cooperate with Harbin Daily to run the newspaper, "Scientific Discovery" under the joint venture. The transaction closed on July 7, 2008.

"Scientific Discovery" was established in October 2001 to popularize scientific information and knowledge with Chinese citizens, and it has won strong brand recognition and a loyal readership in Heilongjiang province. In 2007, the "Scientific Discovery" circulation per week rose to approximately 60,000 sets, which generated total revenues of $1.1 million during the year.

Harbin Daily has assigned all its rights in "Scientific Discovery" exclusively to the joint venture company. China Education Alliance's Harbin ZHLD subsidiary plans to publish this newspaper twice per week, and expand distribution of the publication on a national basis. The first publication will target primary and middle school students by providing pertinent and authoritative after-school tutorship materials, which will be synchronized with students' syllabi. The educational materials will be prepared by top- ranked educational experts and professors. The second publication will target the general population by providing scientific information and guidance in daily life.

"We are excited about the opportunity presented by Harbin Media. 'Scientific Discovery' is a high-quality educational media distribution platform, which creates an additional channel to provide educational materials in a readable newspaper form, besides the Company's online and on-site channels. In addition, by cooperating with Harbin Daily we will have access to their expertise, resources and relationships to further facilitate the newspaper's market penetration. In turn, we should benefit from expansion of our business, as well as improve our brand recognition in China as the newspaper expands nationwide," commented Mr. Xiqun Yu, Chairman and CEO of China Education Alliance. "The newspaper should serve to promote the China Education Alliance brand while minimizing advertising expenses to facilitate our nationwide expansion, win the long-term loyalty of readers, as well as generate considerable revenue at the same time. By the end of 2009, we expect the weekly newspaper sales volumes to reach up to 150,000 sets, and to generate $3.6 million in total revenues during 2009 as the increased circulation should enable us to command greater advertising rates."

About China Education Alliance, Inc.

The Company is an educational resource company offering high-quality educational programs and training through both online networks and an on-site training center. The Company's products include online test preparation materials, researchers' materials, study guides, and audio recordings, vocational training services and vocational certifications. The Company conducts educational services through three main channels: a large educational online portal, educational software and media, and education and vocational training centers. The Company is currently selling educational products and services to families, provincial education officials, administrators, schools and teachers in China. The Company's website is: http://www.chinaeducationalliance.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our ability to prepare the company for growth, the Company's planned expansion in 2008 and predictions and guidance relating to the Company's future financial performance. We have based these forward- looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs and are not a guarantee of future performance but they involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, which may include, but are not limited to, such factors as unanticipated changes in product demand especially in the education industry, pricing and demand trends for the Company's products, changes to government regulations, risk associated with operation of the Company's new facilities, risk associated with large scale implementation of the company's business plan, the ability to attract new customers, ability to increase its product's applications, cost of raw materials, downturns in the Chinese economy, the adoption by consumers of its new game business, the unproven advertising model that is dependent on attracting a large game user base, and other information detailed from time to time in the Company's filings and future filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of them and the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the company's expectations.

For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Mr. Xiqun Yu Chairman and CEO China Education Alliance, Inc. Tel: +86-451-8233-5794 Email: yxq@edu-chn.com Web: http://www.chinaeducationalliance.com/ Investor Relations Contact: Mr. Crocker Coulson President CCG Investor Relations Tel: +1-646-213-1915 (NY Office) Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Web: http://www.ccgir.com/

China Education Alliance, Inc.

CONTACT: Company Contact: Mr. Xiqun Yu, Chairman and CEO of China
Education Alliance, Inc., +86-451-8233-5794, or yxq@edu-chn.com, or
http://www.chinaeducationalliance.com/ ; or Investor Relations Contact: Mr.
Crocker Coulson, President of CCG Investor Relations, +1-646-213-1915 (NY
Office), or crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

Web site: http://www.edu-chn.com/
http://www.ccgir.com/

Top 10 U.S. Bank Realizes Full Return on Its Salesforce Investment in Just Four MonthsExpects to see nearly $3.5 million in annual savings by standardizing on Salesforce for Financial Services

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salesforce.com , the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), today announced that one of the ten largest commercial bank holding companies in the U.S. has standardized on Salesforce for Financial Services. The organization realized a complete return on its investment in four months and, according to a commissioned TEI study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Salesforce.com, is projected to achieve a 177% return on investment over three years.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050216/SFW105LOGO)

"More than 1,600 financial services companies have looked to Salesforce to strengthen customer relationships, improve operations, and increase profitability," said Renny Monaghan, vice president of financial services at salesforce.com. "With the power of the Force.com platform and the strong ecosystem of additional applications available on AppExchange, Salesforce provides a completely customizable foundation upon which financial organizations of all sizes are optimizing their businesses."

Before Salesforce, the commercial bank holding company had two legacy systems that were used to capture, store, track, and analyze customer and vendor information. Because information was stored in disparate locations, the company often struggled with duplicate or inaccurate data; gaining access to information needed for strategic business decisions was a manual and time-consuming process.

The bank holding company deployed Salesforce for Financial Services, and then used Force.com to integrate the legacy systems and customize its new solution. The attractive and easy-to-use interface provided a single point of information access for the company's 1,300 Salesforce users.

According to the Forrester Consulting study, "Both the organization's CIO and the senior vice president of the Commercial Banking division ... described the most significant benefit of Salesforce as allowing salespersons, relationship managers, and product specialists to make more effective use of their time spent on routine sales, contact tracking and reporting activities."

Forrester analyzed the time savings as well as other benefits using its Total Economic Impact methodology, and projects the company will reap annual savings of nearly $2.9 million:

-- $1.11 million in time savings from sales activities -- $230 thousand in time savings from reporting activities -- $1.28 million in time savings from administrative activities -- $200 thousand in direct cost avoidance of maintaining legacy applications -- $108 thousand IT labor savings in overhead of supporting legacy systems

In its conclusion, the Forrester study states, "the organization will realize substantial benefits in the form of time savings from sales activities, reporting activities, and administrative activities. These benefits are likely to increase net sales and profit earnings."

To view the Forrester Consulting report in its entirety, visit http://www.salesforce.com/assets/pdf/analysts/Forrester_FinServ_ROI.pdf.

Salesforce for Financial Services

More than 1,600 financial services firms around the globe are standardizing on Salesforce in Wealth Management, Banking, Capital Markets, Mortgage, and Insurance. Customers such as AON, BOK Financial Corporation, E-LOAN, Mizuho Financial Group and Travelex put their trust in the Salesforce on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) solution to support their most critical business relationships. Salesforce.com customers have access to the largest ecosystem of partner solutions available via the AppExchange, including financial services mash-ups with more than 35 pre-integrated partner applications. All of these solutions are built on the Force.com platform, the world's most powerful and trusted on-demand platform. For more information, please visit http://www.salesforce.com/fs.

Force.com Platform and the AppExchange

Force.com reinvents the traditional development, deployment and distribution of any business application with platform-as-a-service. Developers, customers and partners can use Force.com to easily create a new generation of on-demand applications and deploy them worldwide as a service. Force.com allows applications to be easily shared, exchanged and installed with a few simple clicks via salesforce.com's AppExchange marketplace, enabling all the innovation that Force.com unleashes to be easily distributed to the entire on-demand community.

The AppExchange economy continues to expand, with thousands of customers installing thousands of applications via the AppExchange. Customers of all sizes can quickly and easily extend Salesforce with additional on-demand business applications available on the AppExchange, found at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange.

About salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). The company's portfolio of SaaS applications, including its award-winning CRM application, available at http://www.salesforce.com/products/, has revolutionized the ways that customers manage and share business information over the Internet. The company's Force.com PaaS enables customers, developers and partners to build powerful on-demand applications that deliver the benefits of multi-tenancy across the enterprise. Applications built on the Force.com platform, available at http://www.force.com/, can be easily shared, exchanged and installed with a few simple clicks via salesforce.com's AppExchange marketplace available at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange.

As of April 30, 2008, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 43,600 customers including ABN AMRO, Dow Jones Newswires, Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, Sprint Nextel, and SunTrust Banks. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM". For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com/, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

Copyright (c) 2008 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce and the "no software" logo are registered trademarks of salesforce.com, inc., and salesforce.com owns other registered and unregistered trademarks. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Erin O'Keeffe of salesforce.com, +1-415-536-6150,
eokeeffe@salesforce.com

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

CyberSource Sets Release Date for Second Quarter Financial Results

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CyberSource Corporation , a leading provider of electronic payment and risk management solutions, will report financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008, after the close of regular market trading on Thursday, July 24, 2008.

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The company will host a public conference call following the release of the financials to discuss the results and current business developments. Bill McKiernan, CyberSource's chairman and chief executive officer, and Steven Pellizzer, chief financial officer, will host the conference call. The conference call will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern (1:30 p.m. Pacific) and can be accessed by either of the following methods:

Live conference call

888-585-4496 (U.S. and Canada), 706-634-9580 (local and international). The call's conference ID number is: 54905308. A taped replay of this call will be available through August 31, 2008. The dial-in numbers for the taped replay are: 800-642-1687 (U.S.) 706-645-9291 (local and international). Conference ID is as above.

Live web cast http://www.cybersource.com/cgi-bin/ir.pl

A replay of this web cast will remain available at this location through October 31, 2008

About CyberSource

CyberSource Corporation is a leading provider of electronic payment and risk management solutions. CyberSource solutions enable electronic payment processing for Web, call center, and POS environments. CyberSource also offers industry leading risk management solutions for merchants accepting card-not-present transactions. CyberSource Professional Services designs, integrates, and optimizes commerce transaction processing systems. Approximately 237,000 businesses use CyberSource solutions, including half the companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has sales and service offices in Japan, the United Kingdom, and other locations in the United States including Bellevue, Washington and American Fork, Utah. For more information on CyberSource please visit http://www.cybersource.com/ or email info@cybersource.com. For more information on Authorize.Net small business solutions, please visit http://www.authorize.net/ or email sales@authorize.net.

(C) 2008 CyberSource Corporation. All rights reserved. CyberSource is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. Authorize.Net is a registered trademark in the U.S. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTACT: Katrina Rymill of CyberSource Corporation, +1-650-965-6154,
krymill@cybersource.com

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

Endeavors and BCT Group Join Forces to Stream Applications

IRVINE, California and LONDON, July 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- BCT Translates Application Jukebox into Cyrillic to Capitalize on SaaS Opportunities Throughout Russia and Outlying States

Endeavors Technologies, the pioneer in application streaming and virtualization technology today announced a distribution agreement with Business, Communications & Technologies (BCT Group). BCT will use a localized version of Application Jukebox to deliver applications on-demand to enterprise organizations.

BCT Group provides managed services and IT consulting to telecom operators and other organizations in Russia and outlying states. Application Jukebox enables BCT Group to supplement these core services and offer streamed applications through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

"The market in Russia is at a threshold, organizations are evaluating Citrix and other solutions to deliver and manage applications," said Peter Bondar, CEO at Endeavors Technologies. "BCT Group believes streaming is the next generation application delivery mechanism and that Application Jukebox will allow them to rapidly capitalize on this emerging market."

"Our initial sales and marketing activities with BCT Group are extremely encouraging," added Martin Kirkby, Endeavors' vice president of sales, EMEA. "When we presented at the recent Microsoft Hosting Day held in Moscow, the channel partners quickly understood the value proposition and market opportunities for streaming applications and were impressed with Application Jukebox. Our joint sales calls have generated a strong interest among a number of telecom operators preparing to offer hosted application services and see that Application Jukebox enables them to quickly add these new services."

About Application Jukebox

The Application Jukebox family of products contain three key components. Application Jukebox Player sits on the client to create the virtual application environment and provides user authentication and application license enforcement. Application Jukebox Server controls and delivers applications, provides usage monitoring and logging, plus group, user and application level administration. Application Jukebox Studio allows ISVs and IT administrators to create a streamable, virtualized "appset" from standard, Windows-based applications that is then published to the server.

Three versions of Application Jukebox are available today. Application Jukebox SaaS Edition features usage metering and a kiosk mode to support a pay-as-you-go model for application rental, plus portals that provide an easy-to-use environment for service providers and ISVs to create a custom application landing site. Application Jukebox Enterprise Edition supports Active Directory and offers user and group monitoring, as well as extensive tracking and support for cost-effective license management. Application Jukebox Lite Edition is a fully functional trial version of the product that can is available as a free download at http://tryitnow.endeavors.com

About Endeavors Technologies

Endeavors Technologies creates, develops and markets innovative application virtualization and streaming technologies that allow servers to stream pc-based applications to client computers where they are subsequently executed. These "next stage" technologies replace thin client computing paradigms. Application virtualization and streaming enables organizations to reduce the total cost of ownership while improving service levels, simplifying the management of computers and improving security and reliability. This innovative application distribution methodology provides companies with new revenue opportunities while reducing IT costs and increasing user productivity. Endeavors Technologies is a pioneer and thought leader with eight patents granted and 25 pending, including the first patents granted for streaming applications. Endeavors Technologies provides its solutions through licensing, royalty and technology transfer models. Visit http://www.endeavors.com for more details.

About Endeavors plc

Endeavors plc (LSE: END) is a company in transition. The company was formed in 1983 as Tadpole Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of high performance portable workstations. In 2003, Tadpole transitioned to a software group focused on two sectors: geospatial solutions and system level software technologies. In mid 2007, Tadpole made a strategic decision to focus exclusively on the application streaming and virtualization marketplace and in November 2007 announced the sale of its geospatial interests. The company established Endeavors Technologies Ltd. as its European trading arm, complementing the existing Endeavors Technologies Inc. in the US. In June 2008, shareholders approved the name change to Endeavors plc, reflecting the next step in its focus on a single brand and product set. For information on Endeavors plc, visit http://www.tadpoletechnology.com.

About BCT Group

Business, Communications and Technologies develops and delivers integrated information and communication solutions "turnkey" for telecom operators, corporate customers, government agencies and departments. BCT was founded in 1999. Clients include Enterprise Support Structures Government of Moscow, Russian Major Construction Holding, the leading operators of regional and departmental systems and networks (TransTeleKom, Comstar, MGTS, Rostelecom, NeftegazSvyazSpetsStroy, Rustel, ISS, etc.), power ministries and departments, leading Russian innovative companies and holding companies (AO "TELECOM, FACTOR-TS, Dialog Network, PM-SOFT, NVision Group, NAUMEN, TELEINKOM, etc.)," "Radio Europe +" and others.

Web site: http://www.endeavors.com http://www.tadpoletechnology.com

Endeavors Technologies

Jan Tarzia, +1-949-296-3998, jtarzia@endeavors.com, or Peter Bondar, +44-1845501202, pbondar@endeavors.com, both of Endeavors Technologies Inc

Microsoft Announces Software-Plus-Services Adoption on the Rise With Assistance From Hosting Providers

HOUSTON, July 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Microsoft announces Software + Services Incubation Center Program momentum: ISV enrollment growth, new Incubation Centers.

Today at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008, Microsoft Corp announced that more than 550 independent software vendors (ISVs) have enrolled in the Microsoft Software + Services Incubation Center Program since its launch in October 2006. As part of this announcement, the Microsoft Software + Services Incubation Center Program, formerly the SaaS Incubation Center Program, was renamed to better align with the company's comprehensive software-plus-services vision.

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The Microsoft Software + Services Incubation Center Program provides hosting providers with the tools, guidance and licencing model to help ISVs successfully transition to a service-based delivery model. Through the Incubation Centers, ISVs are guided through a structured series of business and architectural consulting sessions with the support of an established hosting provider to help ensure their business models and applications are ready to address the challenges of service-based delivery.

"Microsoft realises that the evolution of the software industry will reach far beyond just bringing software to the browser," said John Zanni, general manager of Worldwide Hosting at Microsoft. "Instead, Microsoft envisions a world of software plus services that consists of a unique blend of traditional applications and services available over the internet. With the launch of the Incubation Center Program, Microsoft recognised that partnerships would be critical in order for ISVs to be successful in the new world of software plus services. Now through the tremendous success of this programme, there is no doubt that building an integrated ecosystem plays an integral role in helping ISVs deploy service-based applications."

To help ISVs embrace the software-plus-services opportunity, hosting providers are able to merge their core expertise in managing infrastructure and delivering services with business and design guidance through the Software + Services Incubation Center Program. Building on the Windows hosting platform with the support of Windows Server Hosting Guidance, the Software + Services Incubation Center Program helps bring together the infrastructure, licencing, consulting services and partnerships that ISVs need to be successful.

"As a software company that develops record-management systems for schools and construction companies, we saw a golden opportunity to expand our software by helping schools comply with Dutch government legislation for managing student records electronically," said Rens Drent, commercial director, Kooijman Software. "The Incubation Center operated by SaaSPlaza has helped us reduce the obstacles typically associated with delivering service-based applications, enabling us to better focus on our customers and our business."

Microsoft Announces New Incubation Centers

The Microsoft Software + Services Incubation Center Program is composed of 20 Incubation Centers globally, including 10 in Europe, eight in North America and two in Asia. In the past year, Microsoft has seen the participation in its Software + Services Incubation Center Program grow significantly, with new Incubation Centers offered by such hosting providers as PEER 1 Network Enterprises Inc in the US, YouSaaS in France, Mondo A/S in Denmark and NetSourcing in the Netherlands. In fact, NetSourcing is the first application hosting provider to deploy Microsoft Connected Services Framework, a service enablement platform designed to simplify the creation, integration and deployment of value-added services, as part of its Incubation Center. The solution provides the foundation for delivering a variety of services and applications from ISVs, as well as Microsoft's own value-added services, such as the Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration and hosted Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Microsoft's Software + Services Incubation Center Program also recently expanded into Asia, with Incubation Centers now available to ISVs through NTT PC Communications Inc and Fujitsu in Japan. And, KDDI Corp and GMO Hosting & Security Inc are also expected to launch Incubation Centers in Japan shortly

"As a leading provider of online IT infrastructure in North America, PEER 1 recognises that ISVs that want to start offering software plus services to reach new markets must learn to operate differently than they're used to as a traditional ISV. This introduces many potential challenges without the proper resources," said Robert Miggins, vice president of business development for PEER 1. "Through our SaaS3 Incubation Center on the Microsoft Windows platform, PEER 1 has assisted many small to midsize ISVs to test, deploy and manage their web 2.0, enterprise and SaaS applications throughout the entire product life cycle. By working closely with the ISV community, Microsoft's Software + Services Incubation Center Program has also enabled us to develop key partnerships, expanding our customer base and driving revenue."

Attendees of the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference can obtain additional information about the Microsoft Software + Services Incubation Center Program, as well as Incubation Centers operated by PEER 1, OpSource and visionapp AG by visiting the Microsoft Software-Plus-Services Partner Hosted Pavilion, booth 875. YouSaaS will also be present at the conference and located at booth 618.

About Microsoft

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

About Microsoft EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Microsoft has operated in EMEA since 1982. In the region Microsoft employs more than 16,000 people in over 64 subsidiaries, delivering products and services in more than 139 countries and territories.

This material is for informational purposes only. Microsoft Corp disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to use of the material for other purposes. Microsoft Corp shall not, at any time, be liable for any special, direct, indirect or consequential damages, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other action arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the material. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting any kind of warranty.

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

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EMCORE Strengthens its Leadership Position With $29 Million New Purchase Orders for Concentrator Solar Cell Receivers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EMCORE Corporation a leading provider of semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber-optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets, announced today that it entered into two definitive supply agreements for solar cell receivers in June 2008 with a total value of approximately $29 million. These supply agreements incorporate advance deposits to ensure production priority for these customers. The end applications for the product to be delivered range from solar farm to commercial rooftop installations employing Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) technology. Production for these orders has commenced and shipments are scheduled to occur over the next 24 months.

The awards of these purchase orders further strengthen EMCORE's position as the leading supplier in CPV technologies and products, and diversify our growing terrestrial component backlog.

EMCORE has introduced a line of integrated CPV solar cell products optimized for operation from 500X to 1000X concentration with a minimum average efficiency of 37%, which provide terrestrial systems integrators with a complete photovoltaic solution for their CPV systems. EMCORE's CPV receiver is easily integrated into existing CPV systems and has emerged as the most desirable form in the industry. EMCORE is the first company to provide its customers with 20 years of performance warranty. By choosing EMCORE's complete and highly reliable receiver solution, CPV system developers are able to focus their efforts on advancing their optical design and optimizing the balance of the system, significantly reducing their time to market.

About EMCORE:

EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets. EMCORE's Fiber Optics unit offers optical components, subsystems and systems that enable the transmission of video, voice and data over high-capacity fiber optic cables for high-speed data and telecommunications, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks. EMCORE's Solar Power unit provides solar products for satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications, EMCORE offers high-efficiency compound semiconductor-based gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cells, covered interconnect cells and fully integrated solar panels. For terrestrial applications, EMCORE offers concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems for utility scale solar applications as well as offering its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells and CPV components for use in solar power concentrator systems. For specific information about our company, our products or the markets we serve, please visit our website at http://www.emcore.com/.

Safe Harbor

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, and the assumptions underlying such statements, constitute "forward-looking statements" and assumptions underlying "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including (a) the failure of the products mentioned (i) to perform as expected without material defects, (ii) to be manufactured at acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, and (iii) to be successful under field conditions, and (b) the ability by the Company's customers to achieve their own business goals and objectives, and to complete the purchases contemplated by the agreements. Readers should also review the risk factors set forth in EMCORE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and EMCORE does not assume any obligation to update these statements.

CONTACT: EMCORE Corporation Adam Gushard -- Interim Chief Financial Officer (505) 332-5000 info@emcore.com TTC Group Vic Allgeier (646) 290-6400 vic@ttcominc.com

EMCORE Corporation

CONTACT: Adam Gushard, Interim Chief Financial Officer of EMCORE
Corporation, +1-505-332-5000, info@emcore.com; or Vic Allgeier of TTC Group
for EMCORE Corporation, +1-646-290-6400, vic@ttcominc.com

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

GNC and WebMD Announce Agreement To Provide Consumers with Health and Nutritional Information While Promoting the Benefits of a Healthy LifestylePartnership Integrates In-Store and Online Marketing to Create Unique Customer Experience

PITTSBURGH and NEW YORK, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Nutrition Corporation, ("GNC"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products, and WebMD , the leading source of health information, today announced a multi-year marketing partnership to increase consumer awareness and understanding of the importance of vitamins and supplements to improve overall health and wellness. Under the agreement, a new "Live Well Topic Center" will be hosted on GNC.com and on WebMD, giving users access to WebMD content on health and wellness as well as direct links to GNC.com. Consumer education and product information will be distributed across GNC's 4,900 U.S. retail locations in addition to the WebMD network of over 50 million unique monthly users and GNC.com.

"Given the strong leadership and commitment of our two companies to promote personal health and wellness, there is tremendous synergy in leveraging the strengths of two brand leaders to provide consumers with the personalized information that can help them live healthier lives," said Wayne Gattinella, CEO and President, WebMD.

"This innovative partnership complements GNC's long-standing commitment to provide consumers with the highest quality products and the best available information on nutritional supplements. GNC has been the leader in vitamin and supplement retailing for more than 75 years. The WebMD brand brings with it tremendous trust and credibility. As a result, this affiliation between our two companies provides health-conscious consumers with the perfect combination of resources. I am delighted that our loyal and growing customer base will have access to the objective and credible information on the new Live Well Topic Center on GNC.com and WebMD," said Joseph Fortunato, CEO of GNC.

GNC will be featured in targeted areas on WebMD where consumers go most often for information on personal health, diet and nutrition information, including search, home page, and other highly visited healthy lifestyle areas. In addition, an interactive, personal health assessment will be available to help consumers easily establish their health goals and identify the nutritional supplements that would be most beneficial for them. GNC information and interactive tools will be featured across the WebMD network and GNC.com site. The partnership also allows GNC to license WebMD's interactive tools as well as its valuable content for use in GNC's domestic retail network of 4,900 locations.

About GNC

GNC, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products, including vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. GNC has more than 4,900 retail locations throughout the United States (including 978 franchise and 1,358 Rite Aid store-within-a-store locations) and franchise operations in 49 international markets. The company -- which is dedicated to helping consumers Live Well -- also offers products and product information online at http://www.gnc.com/.

About Web MD

WebMD Health Corp. is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications. WebMD Health Corp. is a subsidiary of HLTH Corporation .

The WebMD Health Network reaches more than 50 million visitors a month through its leading owned and operated health sites that include WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, eMedicine Health, RxList and theheart.org.

WebMD

CONTACT: Media, Jennifer Newman of WebMD, +1-212-624-3912, or
jnewman@webmd.net; or Greg Miller for GNC, +1-212-537-5177, Ext. 1, or
gmiller@marketcompr.com; or Investors, Risa Fisher, +1-212-624-3928, or
rfisher@webmd.net

Web site: http://www.webmd.com/
http://www.gnc.com/

MicroStrategy Congratulates Guy Carpenter on TDWI Best Practices Award for Excellence in Business Intelligence

MCLEAN, Va., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today congratulates its customer, Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC, on receiving the 2008 Best Practices Award from The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI). Guy Carpenter received the award in the Radical BI category for its online risk management platform, i-aXs(R). Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC is the world's leading risk and reinsurance specialist and a part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies.

Guy Carpenter uses MicroStrategy's business intelligence software, along with mapping technology, to provide its insurance company clients with a highly visual and intuitive display of natural or manmade event data. The i-aXs platform offers a suite of easy-to-use Web-enabled tools that help insurers view and better understand complex risk exposure information. Users can log on and view maps; run MicroStrategy reports; monitor key disaster, terrorism, and catastrophe information; and create new models by invoking MicroStrategy reports to drive analytics.

"We are delighted to receive this prestigious award from TDWI," said Shajy Mathai, a Managing Director of Guy Carpenter. "The integration of business intelligence and location intelligence is highly useful to our clients, giving them a comprehensive picture of risk exposure."

"We congratulate Guy Carpenter on this award and its innovative use of business intelligence," said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy's COO. "We are pleased that MicroStrategy software is a critical component of this risk management application, enabling users to run reports and analyze complex data sets to make educated business decisions."

TDWI's Best Practices Awards program is designed to identify and honor companies that have demonstrated excellence in developing, deploying, and maintaining BI and Data Warehouse (DW) applications. Winners are chosen by a panel of independent judges who have expertise in BI and DW.

About Guy Carpenter

Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC is the world's leading risk and reinsurance specialist and a part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies. With 50 offices worldwide, Guy Carpenter creates and executes reinsurance solutions and delivers capital market solutions* for clients across the globe. The firm's full breadth of services includes line of business expertise in Agriculture; Aviation; Casualty Clash; Construction and Engineering; Excess and Umbrella; Life, Accident and Health; Marine; Medical; Political Risk and Trade Credit; Professional Liability; Property; Retrocessional Reinsurance; Surety; Terrorism and Workers Compensation. GCFac(R) is Guy Carpenter's dedicated global facultative reinsurance unit that provides placement strategies, timely market access and centralized management of facultative reinsurance solutions. In addition, Guy Carpenter's Instrat(R) unit utilizes industry-leading quantitative skills and modeling tools that optimize the reinsurance decision-making process and help make the firm's clients more successful. Guy Carpenter's website address is http://www.guycarp.com/.

*Securities or investments, as applicable, are offered in the United States through GC Securities, which is a division of MMC Securities Corp., a US registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. Main Office: 1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Phone: (212) 345-5000. Advice on securities or investments in the European Union is provided through GC Securities Ltd., authorized and regulated in the UK by the Financial Services Authority. Reinsurance products are placed through qualified affiliates of Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC. MMC Securities Corp., GC Securities Ltd. and Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC are affiliates owned by Marsh & McLennan Companies. This communication is not intended as an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any security, financial instrument, reinsurance or insurance product.

About MicroStrategy

Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. More information about MicroStrategy is available at http://www.microstrategy.com/.

MicroStrategy and MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact: Wende Cover MicroStrategy Incorporated 703-770-1646 wcover@microstrategy.com

MicroStrategy Incorporated

CONTACT: Wende Cover of MicroStrategy Incorporated, +1-703-770-1646,
wcover@microstrategy.com

Web site: http://www.microstrategy.com/
http://www.guycarp.com/

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. Named to Fortune Small Business Magazine's 2008 List

LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mesa Laboratories, Inc. announced today that it has been named to the Fortune Small Business Magazine's eighth annual list of the 100 fastest-growing, publicly held small companies in the U.S. Every year the editors of FSB analyze public companies with annual revenues of less than $200 million and rank them based on growth in earnings per share, revenues, and stock performance over the past three years. This was the first year that Mesa Labs was included in the FSB list, coming in at number 62 out of 100 companies. For more information about the FSB 100 list visit http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb100/2008/.

"Being named to the FSB 100 list is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all of Mesa's employees," said John J. Sullivan, President and COO. "We rely on the Mesa team to execute our three-pronged growth strategy of new product development, improved distribution channels, and strategic acquisitions. They have stepped up to the challenge and the result is that Mesa's sales and net income have approximately doubled over the past three years. We look forward to continuing our growth strategy and staying on the FSB 100 list in the years ahead."

About Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. is a public Colorado corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets instruments and disposable products utilized in connection with industrial applications and healthcare. For industrial applications, which include pharmaceutical, food, and medical devices, the Company presently markets the DATATRACE(R) data logging systems and RAVEN Biological Indicators. For healthcare applications, the Company markets Dialysate Meters, which are used for quality control in kidney dialysis clinics and RAVEN Biological Indicators, which are used by hospitals and dental offices to assure sterility. The Company is continually performing research and development to expand the application of its technology. For more information visit the Company's web site at http://www.mesalabs.com/.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

CONTACT: Luke R. Schmieder, CEO-Chairman of the Board of Directors, or
John J. Sullivan, President-COO, or Steven W. Peterson, VP Finance-CFO, all of
Mesa Laboratories, Inc., +1-303-987-8000

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

Pebble Beach Company Selects Eatec Solution from AgilysysInventory and Procurement Solution Implemented at Company's Three Resort Properties

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, has announced that Pebble Beach Company in Pebble Beach, Calif. has selected the Eatec inventory and procurement solution by Agilysys to increase efficiency and control costs at its three resort properties - The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero.

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"We were impressed by the Eatec solution's ability to handle multiple properties efficiently, and it was the easiest user interface of all the systems we evaluated," said Vice President of Information Services for Pebble Beach Company Dominic Van Nes. "With the Eatec inventory and procurement solution, we expect to gain better control of our food costs, both in pricing and yields. We also look forward to being able to run real-time reports on our food and beverage inventory and consumption."

The Eatec solution by Agilysys is a Windows(R)-based, full-featured inventory and procurement software system designed especially for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Along with its core purchasing, inventory, recipe, forecasting, production and sales analysis functions, the system also offers modules for catering, concessions, restaurant and retail. The modular software structure enables customers to construct the exact set of features it needs - whether an enterprise-wide solution for multiple sites or a single-site system for multiple functions.

Pebble Beach Company also will use the Eatec nutrition module to assign nutritional values to inventory items and recipes. This information can be used in buffet plans and menus to build healthy meals and monitor nutritional content. The module includes the USDA nutritional database and a full complement of reports.

"Pebble Beach Company is recognized worldwide for its impeccable service and attention to detail, and the Eatec inventory and procurement solution will enable its resort properties to streamline operations and enhance guest service," said Tina Stehle, senior vice president and general manager at Agilysys Hospitality Solutions. "With the addition of Pebble Beach Company to our client roster, we continue to expand our role within the upscale resort segment and are confident our solutions will enable these properties to gain a competitive edge."

Pebble Beach Company is the parent company of The Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Inn at Spanish Bay, Casa Palmero, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Links, The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Del Monte Golf Course. Its resorts and golf courses are known worldwide for their stunning oceanfront locations, peerless quality and outstanding service. Pebble Beach Resorts has played host to four U.S. Open Championships and was rated the No. 1 golf resort in America by Golf Digest magazine in 2007.

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/ .

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Oracle Delivers Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization 19.3Latest Release Enables Customers to Optimize the Efficiency of Enterprise Business Processes and Document Collaboration

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- -- For organizations that need to improve global collaboration, Oracle has released Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization 19.3.

-- With this latest release, Oracle is making technical information such as product specifications and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings available to all users, wherever this information may reside, and without requiring costly authoring applications.

-- AutoVue 19.3 includes a new, streamlined and action-oriented user interface, making it easier for technical and non-technical users to view, review and collaborate on documents, and extending AutoVue to a broader set of enterprise users.

-- With Oracle's 'Applications Unlimited' program, AutoVue customers may take advantage of new capabilities that enhance supply chain collaboration, improve enterprise business processes and serve industry-specific needs.

-- Customers continue to adopt Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization solutions including Aarkel Moulds, Abitibi Bowater, ATCO Power, Chongqing Changan Suzuki Automobile Corp, Cooper Standard Automotive, Danish Department of Defense, GE Aviation (Bromont), Gecina, Smart Centres and TEMSA GLOBAL A.S.

Enhanced Supply Chain Collaboration

-- AutoVue Mobile, a new product within the AutoVue software suite, provides a simple and secure mechanism that allows teams to share technical documents with supply chain partners.

-- Through the sharing of Mobile Packs, a feature within AutoVue Mobile, partners can access crucial design and product information, as well as the entire history of comments, changes and decisions related to the documents. This helps users better understand the full document context, add their comments and return them to the sender.

-- With AutoVue Mobile, partners can rely on complete information to make sound business decisions and provide constructive feedback; organizations can easily integrate partners into their business workflows.

Improved Enterprise Business Processes

-- IntelliStamp, a new productivity feature in AutoVue 19.3, enables electronic signing and stamping of document sets with attributes from the back-office system.

-- With IntelliStamp, users can trigger workflow actions directly from within documents reviewed in AutoVue, allowing for workflow automation and improved business processes.

Industry-Specific Advancements

-- AutoVue 19.3 strengthens its 2D visualization capabilities by adding support for the latest release of AutoCAD, version 2009 and the popular Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) format, the standard for rich data exchange in the engineering and construction industry.

-- Remote maintenance workers and field service employees in the engineering and construction, utilities, and energy industries can expedite maintenance operations and resolution with AutoVue Mobile by accessing key information, even when working offline.

-- Support for additional Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) data allows manufacturing personnel to instantly access, view and review important product specifications and ensure that products are manufactured in compliance with design engineering's intent.

Supporting Quotes

-- "AutoVue is an essential part of our collaboration and design review process as it helps us leverage 3D CAD data across our estimating, research & development, engineering and prototyping departments," says Geoff Alexander, IT Supervisor at Cooper Standard Automotive Canada. "With AutoVue, we can give users instant insight into rich and interactive product information and enable them to quickly and easily communicate feedback and changes in the context of the design to help them work better and faster. Moving to AutoVue Web version also allowed us to reduce IT operating costs by eliminating the need to install and maintain licenses on each client workstation."

-- In a recent research perspective, Bob Parker, Vice President of Research at IDC Manufacturing Insights wrote, "With release 19.3, Oracle has focused on addressing the needs of casual enterprise users, as well as those in the distributed supply chain. With new capabilities for off-line collaboration and process automation, AutoVue extends the utilization of technical and business documents to a greater population of users for improved collaboration."

-- "Making business and technical documents accessible to everyone in an organization regardless of the authoring tool is the mission of Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization," said Oracle Group Vice President, Application Development, Paul Giaconia. "With investments in a new action-oriented user interface and significant new collaboration capabilities like AutoVue Mobile, AutoVue Enterprise Visualization 19.3 helps organizations extend the reach of design and product information to a broader set of users, leveraging crucial information across the enterprise."

General Availability

Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization 19.3 and Oracle's AutoVue Mobile are currently available.

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Product Visualization Enables True Collaboration for Industrial Manufacturers

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Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.

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