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Active Control bolsters service excellence to ActiveMine(TM) customers with new executive positionTSX-V: ACTJohn Steckley to lead high quality program delivery as Vice President, Account Management

TORONTO, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) announced today that it has appointed John Steckley as the company's Vice President, Account Management as part of an initiative to further enhance service excellence and value delivery to ActiveMine(TM) customers.

Mr. Steckley will head a new account management structure in which Account Managers will be assigned to customers that have purchased or installed ActiveMine, the premier wireless communications and locating system for mines. The Account Managers will be responsible for high quality program delivery to ensure service excellence, maximize customer value, and drive new revenue opportunities for Active Control.

The structure reflects the complexity, sophistication and large scale of most mining companies that comprise ActiveMine's customer base. These companies typically have multiple mines, often with both above-ground and below-ground operations, in multiple states and even multiple countries.

Mr. Steckley is uniquely qualified to lead the new account management team. He has an extensive background in advanced technology construction, deployment and project management. In his previous role as Active Control's Vice President, Sales, he also acquired world-leading expertise in the development and deployment of wireless mesh network solutions in mines.

"Our new structure will ensure that each ActiveMine customer has an advocate who is fully dedicated to their satisfaction," said Steve Barrett, President and CEO, ACT. "Under John Steckley's leadership, the Account Managers will have the capability to deliver added value not only to our customers, but also to Active Control."

About Active Control Technology

ACT designs and markets wireless network control and communication systems for buildings and extreme environments. Located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, the company trades publicly on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ACT. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.activecontrol.com/.

We make wireless work.(TM) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such as changes in demand for and prices for the products of the Company or the materials required to produce those products, labour relations problems, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Active Control Technology Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Barrett, President & C.E.O., Active Control Technology
Inc., Tel.: (905) 670-5500 ext. 202, Fax: (905) 592-9691, Email:
sbarrett@activecontrol.com, Website: http://www.activecontrol.com/; Don Hogarth,
Hogarth Communications Inc., Tel.: (416) 565-8920, Email: don@hogarthpr.com

Emmis Communications Reports 1st Quarter Results

INDIANAPOLIS, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emmis Communications Corporation today announced results for its first fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2008.

"I'm proud of the results our Emmis team was able to deliver during the first quarter," Emmis Chairman and CEO Jeff Smulyan said. "Five percent growth in operating income during such a challenging period for American media is a testament to the talent and professionalism of our team. I'm particularly thrilled with the performance of some of our newer initiatives, including the 14 percent growth during the quarter in our International revenues, the launch of the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium, and the growing roster of new customers at Emmis Interactive."

For the first fiscal quarter, net revenue was $86.8 million, compared to $87.3 million for the same quarter of the prior year.

Diluted net loss per common share from continuing operations improved to ($0.05), compared to ($0.07) for the same quarter of the prior year.

For the first quarter, radio net revenues decreased 1 percent, while publishing net revenues were up 2 percent. On a pro forma basis, publishing net revenues were down 5 percent. Domestic radio net revenues decreased 3 percent during the quarter, slightly outperforming its markets, which Miller Kaplan reported down 4 percent for the quarter.

For the first quarter, operating income improved to $12.6 million, compared to $12.1 million for the same quarter of the prior year. Emmis' station operating income also improved during the first quarter to $23.3 million, compared to $22.5 million for the same quarter of the prior year.

Emmis has included supplemental pro forma net revenues, station operating expenses, and certain other financial data on its website, http://www.emmis.com/ under the "Investors" tab.

International radio net revenues and station operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, for the quarter ended May 31, 2008 were $9.3 million and $6.8 million, respectively, representing an increase of 14 percent and 16 percent, respectively, over the same period of the prior year.

During the quarter, the Company announced that Emmis Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Emmis Communication Corporation, would begin to market its services to radio broadcasters and other local media companies. Since that announcement, Emmis Interactive has announced agreements with broadcasters Renda Broadcasting, Big League Broadcasting and Lincoln Financial Media, as well as announcing a licensing agreement with the iTunes Store to market Emmis Interactive's custom Storefront technology to other radio stations and media companies.

Also during the quarter, Emmis announced that it has joined seven other radio companies in launching the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium, LLC (BTC), a company formed to build a nationwide terrestrial broadcasting network to distribute NAVTEQ traffic and other map-related data via radio technology. Founding members of BTC are Beasley Broadcast Group; Bonneville International Corporation; Cox Radio, Inc.; Emmis Communications; Entercom Communications Corp.; Greater Media; NPR and Radio One. Other participating broadcasters include Lincoln Financial Media, Cumulus Media, Hubbard Broadcasting and Cobalt Operating, LLC. Emmis VP of Integrated Technologies Paul Brenner serves as BTC's president.

On May 2, 2008, Emmis entered into a definitive agreement to sell its sole remaining television station, WVUE-TV in New Orleans. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of calendar 2008. Gross proceeds from the sale of the company's 16 television stations were $1.24 billion.

Subsequent to the quarter's end, Emmis Publishing suspended publication of Tu Ciudad Los Angeles because the magazine's financial performance did not meet the Company's expectations. Emmis expects to record a charge of approximately $1.1 million related to severance and other shut-down costs during its quarter ended Aug. 31, 2008.

The following table reconciles reported results to pro forma results (dollars in thousands):

Three months ended May 31, % 2008 2007 Change Radio Reported net revenues $64,191 $65,000 -1% Plus: Net revenues from assets acquired -- 144 Pro forma net revenues $64,191 $65,144 -1% Publishing Reported net revenues $22,656 $22,263 2% Plus: Net revenues from assets acquired -- 1,632 Pro forma net revenues $22,656 $23,895 -5% Total Company Reported net revenues $86,847 $87,263 0% Plus: Net revenues from assets acquired -- 1,776 Pro forma net revenues $86,847 $89,039 -2%

Emmis will host a call regarding this information on Thursday, July 10 at 9 a.m. Eastern at 1.517.623.4891, with a replay available through Thursday, July 17 at 1.203.369.0399. Listen online at http://www.emmis.com/ .

Emmis generally evaluates the performance of its operating entities based on station operating income. Management believes that station operating income is useful to investors because it provides a meaningful comparison of operating performance between companies in the industry and serves as an indicator of the market value of a group of stations or publishing entities. Station operating income is generally recognized by the broadcast and publishing industries as a measure of performance and is used by analysts who report on the performance of broadcasting and publishing groups. Station operating income does not take into account Emmis' debt service requirements and other commitments, and, accordingly, station operating income is not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be available for dividends, reinvestment in Emmis' business or other discretionary uses.

Station operating income is not a measure of liquidity or of performance, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, our results of operations presented on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Moreover, station operating income is not a standardized measure and may be calculated in a number of ways. Emmis defines station operating income as revenues net of agency commissions and station operating expenses, excluding non-cash compensation.

Emmis Communications - Great Media, Great People, Great Service(R)

Emmis is an Indianapolis-based diversified media firm with radio broadcasting, television broadcasting and magazine publishing operations. Emmis owns 21 FM and 2 AM domestic radio stations serving the nation's largest markets of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, as well as St. Louis, Austin,

Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind. Emmis also owns a radio network, international radio stations, regional and specialty magazines, an interactive business and ancillary businesses in broadcast sales.

The information in this news release is being widely disseminated in accordance with the Securities & Exchange Commission's Regulation FD.

Note: Certain statements included in this report or in the financial statements contained herein which are not statements of historical fact, including but not limited to those identified with the words "expect," "will" or "look" are intended to be, and are, by this Note, identified as "forward- looking statements," as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future result, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement. Such factors include, among others:

-- general economic and business conditions;

-- fluctuations in the demand for advertising and demand for different types of advertising media;

-- our ability to service our outstanding debt;

-- increased competition in our markets and the broadcasting industry; our ability to attract and secure programming, on-air talent, writers and photographers;

-- inability to obtain (or to obtain timely) necessary approvals for purchase or sale transactions or to complete the transactions for other reasons generally beyond our control;

-- increases in the costs of programming, including on-air talent; inability to grow through suitable acquisitions;

-- changes in audience measurement systems

-- new or changing regulations of the Federal Communications Commission or other governmental agencies;

-- competition from new or different technologies; -- war, terrorist acts or political instability; and

-- other factors mentioned in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Emmis does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended May 31, 2008 2007 OPERATING DATA: Net revenues: Radio $64,191 $65,000 Publishing 22,656 22,263 Total net revenues 86,847 87,263 Station operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expense: Radio 43,158 46,338 Publishing 21,470 19,687 Total station operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expense 64,628 66,025 Corporate expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expense 5,633 5,708 Depreciation and amortization 3,947 3,458 Gain on disposal of assets (6) -- Operating income 12,645 12,072 Interest expense (7,057) (9,332) Other expense, net (150) (64) Income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations 5,438 2,676 Provision for income taxes 3,691 1,992 Minority interest expense, net of tax 1,407 1,193 Income (loss) from continuing operations 340 (509) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 856 820 Net income 1,196 311 Preferred stock dividends 2,246 2,246 Net loss available to common shareholders $(1,050) $(1,935) Basic net income (loss) per common share: Continuing operations $(0.05) $(0.07) Discontinued operations, net of tax 0.02 0.02 Net loss available to common shareholders $(0.03) $(0.05) Diluted net income (loss) per common share: Continuing operations $(0.05) $(0.07) Discontinued operations, net of tax 0.02 0.02 Net loss available to common shareholders $(0.03) $(0.05) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 36,120 37,526 Diluted 36,120 37,526 OTHER DATA: Station operating income (See below) 23,282 22,509 Cash paid for taxes 599 1,583 Cash paid for interest 7,844 3,381 Capital expenditures 752 974 Noncash compensation by segment: Radio $689 $775 Publishing 374 496 Corporate 1,556 1,102 Total $2,619 $2,373 COMPUTATION OF STATION OPERATING INCOME: Operating income $12,645 $12,072 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 3,947 3,458 Plus: Corporate expenses 5,633 5,708 Plus: Station noncash compensation 1,063 1,271 Plus: Gain on disposal of assets (6) -- Station operating income $23,282 $22,509 SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION: May 31, 2008 February 29, 2008 Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $25,585 $19,498 Senior Debt $437,597 $438,693

Emmis Communications

CONTACT: Patrick Walsh, CFO, or Kate Snedeker, Media & Investor
Relations, both of Emmis Communications, +1-317-266-0100

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

PlanetEye Unveils Innovative Online Travel Planning Site Licensing Microsoft IP and TechnologyPlanetEye transforms how trips are researched, planned and booked.

TORONTO and REDMOND, Wash., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PlanetEye launched an innovative online travel planning service today powered by Microsoft Corp.'s groundbreaking technology World Wide Media eXchange (WWMX). The new site, at http://www.planeteye.com/, provides travelers with the convenience of being able to research, plan and book their next vacation.

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PlanetEye licensed intellectual property (IP) from Microsoft and collaborated with the company's research and development teams, along with Canadian entrepreneurs and two venture capitalists, to bring to market a unique and comprehensive travel-planning service for travelers.

"With gas prices making every travel dollar precious, a site that helps you get the most out of that dollar would be invaluable," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst for the Enderle Group. "PlanetEye pulls together advanced social networking elements, contextual mapping and professional travel information to create the most advanced travel planning tool I have ever seen."

One of PlanetEye's key features is an interactive and dynamic map, powered by WWMX, whereby travelers can identify a destination and discover an extensive amount of information such as geotagged photographs, hotels, attractions and restaurants. For example, if a traveler selects five attractions in Paris, PlanetEye can provide help in booking just the right hotel by showing on the map the best and closest place to stay.

With a growing number of in-house writers in cities around the world, valuable content from a variety of sources, and key partnerships to book flights, hotels, restaurants and events, PlanetEye is for travelers who want a quick and easy way to plan their next adventure. PlanetEye also offers Travel Packs, a unique feature allowing users to compile an online wish list of travel destinations or scrapbook of experiences they would like to have while traveling. A great way to coordinate travel plans, Travel Packs enable users to organize their lists by specific themes or locations -- and they can be kept private or shared with friends, with family or with anyone on the Web.

"PlanetEye wants to inspire travelers to explore and discover the world online, and then make it easy for them to plan and book the best trip possible," said Butch Langlois, PlanetEye's president and chief executive officer. "We want travel planning to be easy and exciting, while minimizing the number of Web sites needed to complete travel plans."

Since 2003, Microsoft has been able to help bring great new technologies to market, helping to develop new companies and new opportunities throughout the world due to its unique approach to licensing IP.

"Microsoft is committed to supporting technology startups in an effort to drive the software ecosystem and support innovation and prosperity," said Bob Tenczar, director of marketing for the Intellectual Property Licensing Division at Microsoft. "We are very excited about this collaboration and the way PlanetEye adopted the technology developed at Microsoft Research and applied it to the online travel experience."

PlanetEye's beta site, which was initially open to all Microsoft employees, has already won critical acclaim from the travel industry in Canada. PlanetEye will soon be joining with travel industry leaders such as Travelocity to help bring its innovative offering to a wider audience of travelers.

As a company PlanetEye has also received accolades including winning the Canadian Tourism Commission's Entrepreneur competition, as well as being named as one of Canada's Hottest 20 Innovative Companies by the Canadian Innovation Exchange.

Microsoft's Commitment to Licensing Technology

The licensing agreement is another example of the important role IP plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant IT ecosystem. Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 500 licensing agreements and continues to develop programs that make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open up access to Microsoft's significant research and development investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio. It is also part of Microsoft's unique approach to IP licensing and collaboration that includes the Microsoft IP Ventures program, started in 2005. More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is available at http://www.microsoft.com/ip.

About PlanetEye

PlanetEye is an online travel-planning service for travellers looking to easily and quickly research, organize and share their trips. Featuring more than 70,000 geotagged photographs, leading-edge mapping technology and extensive travel content, PlanetEye is where travelers can explore where to go and what to do. With local experts at your disposal and a growing list of respected travel sources, we provide valuable information so you can make smart travel-planning decisions. More information about PlanetEye is available at http://www.planeteye.com/.

About Microsoft

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

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CONTACT: Erica Zeidenberg of Blodgett Communications, +1-925-631-0553,
Erica@blodgettcomm.com, for PlanetEye; or Rapid Response Team of Waggener
Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft

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

Foundry Networks to Host Webcast on Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Foundry Networks(TM), Inc. , a performance and total solutions leader for end-to-end switching and routing, will host a Webcast to announce second quarter 2008 earnings results.

When: Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:00 PM Pacific Time (5:00 PM Eastern Time) Who: Bobby Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dan Fairfax, Chief Financial Officer and Michael Iburg, Treasurer. What: Foundry Networks will host a Webcast to announce second quarter 2008 earnings results. How: Visit the Webcast link at http://www.foundrynetworks.com/ to listen to the live broadcast on the day of the event. A Web archive will be made available for 90 days following the event. About Foundry Networks

Foundry Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of high- performance enterprise and service provider switching, routing, security and Web traffic management solutions, including Layer 2/3 LAN switches, Layer 3 Backbone switches, Layer 4-7 application switches, wireless LAN and access points, metro and core routers. Foundry's customers include the world's premier ISPs, metro service providers, and enterprises, including e-commerce sites, universities, entertainment, health and wellness, government, financial and manufacturing companies. For more information about the company and its products, call 1.888.TURBOLAN or visit http://www.foundrynet.com/.

Foundry Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Dan Fairfax, Chief Financial Officer, +1-408-207-1700,
dfairfax@foundrynet.com, or Michael Iburg, Treasurer, +1-408-207-1305,
miburg@foundrynet.com, both of Foundry Networks, Inc.; or Brendan Lahiff,
Investor Relations, FD, +1-415-293-4425, brendan.lahiff@fd.com, for Foundry
Networks

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

Nokia to Publish Second Quarter 2008 Results on July 17, 2008

ESPOO, Finland, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia will publish its second quarter 2008 results on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at approximately 1 pm Helsinki time (CET+1). The press release will be available on the Nokia website immediately after publishing.

Nokia's analyst conference call will begin at 3 pm Helsinki time. A webcast of the conference call will be available at http://www.nokia.com/investor.

Media representatives wishing to listen in may call +1-706-634-5012, conference ID 54455056.

http://www.nokia.com/

Nokia Corporation

CONTACT: Media Enquiries: Nokia, Communications, Tel: +358-7180-34900,
Email: press.services@nokia.com

Verizon Business Simplifies Wi-Fi Access to More Than 70,000 Hot Spots WorldwideCompany Also Extends Enterprise Mobility Services to Latin America

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business has launched a new Wi-Fi interface that makes it easier than ever to connect to more than 70,000 (and growing) Verizon-provided hot spots worldwide. The new interface, Verizon Wi-Fi Connect, is available as part of the Verizon Enterprise Mobility services suite. In addition, the company also announced it has extended these services to Latin America.

Verizon Wi-Fi Connect maximizes the benefits of hot spot connectivity as part of an overall enterprise mobility strategy, providing integrated billing and management capabilities including monitoring of Wi-Fi usage. The service is simple and intuitive: An icon appears whenever a connection to a Verizon Wi-Fi hot spot is sensed. Then the user simply clicks to gain access to the Internet and from there to a corporate network.

Verizon Wi-Fi Connect is interoperable with all common wireless LAN software utilities, and works with existing connectivity preferences and corporate security procedures.

"Multinational companies require secure, reliable network access whenever and wherever they need it," said Nancy Gofus, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Business. "We're constantly expanding the number of enterprise hot spots we offer, and with Verizon Wi-Fi Connect our customers can obtain a business-grade Wi-Fi service experience through a very easy-to-use interface. Using the advanced reporting capabilities of Verizon's Enterprise Mobility service, customers can review the details and cost duration of each remote connection, enabling total corporate expenditure to be accurately calculated and enhancing overall service management."

Enterprise Mobility Services Now Available in Latin America

In addition, Verizon Business has also extended availability of the enhanced Enterprise Mobility services, including Verizon Wi-Fi Connect, to Latin America. Enterprise customers based in Latin America, or with Latin American subsidiaries, can now realize the management advantages and cost efficiencies of enterprise mobility services, and choose from flat-rate and usage-based pricing plans for individual or combined services.

[To listen to a podcast on how Verizon Business keeps corporate end-users connected globally with enterprise mobility solutions, visit http://www.podtech.net/home/5272/verizon-business-keeps-corporate-end-users- connected-globally-with-enterprise-mobility-solutions .] (Due to the length of URL, please copy and paste into browser. Delete any spaces that may appear.)

Verizon Business' Enterprise Mobility services now have more than 3 million users, who securely, rapidly and seamlessly access corporate resources while on the move. Verizon Enterprise Mobility is designed to reduce the administrative costs associated with extending corporate network access to on-the-go workers. The flexible, scalable, easily administered solution offers corporate users multiple access options while addressing their varying access-security requirements.

The service includes advanced end-user client software that is centrally administered by the customer and ensures all communications to the corporate network comply with customers' security policies. Additionally, Verizon Enterprise Mobility integrates seamlessly with Verizon Private IP for network-based remote access to a Verizon-provided MPLS (multiprotocol label switching) network.

Verizon Enterprise Mobility supports 3G mobile data, Wi-Fi, dial-up and customer-provided access with:

-- Wi-Fi access at 70,000 hot spots in more than 80 countries (with expansion in progress). -- 3G mobile data access for U.K.-based customers (UMTS/HSDPA/GPRS) in more than 120 countries worldwide. -- 3G mobile data access for U.S.-based customers via the Verizon Wireless network (EVDO). -- Dial-up access in more than 150 countries. -- Support for 3rd party-provided access worldwide.

In addition, Verizon Business provides all the tools, software and support to allow quick and simple service deployment for its customers around the world. Local customer service and stringent service-level agreements all reinforce the overall customer experience.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications , operates the world's most connected public IP network and uses its industry-leading global-network capabilities to offer large-business and government customers an unmatched combination of security, reliability and speed. The company integrates advanced IP communications and information technology (IT) products and services to deliver leading enterprise solutions including managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services. These solutions power innovation and enable the company's customers to do business better. For more information, visit http://www.verizonbusiness.com/ .

Verizon Business

CONTACT: Debbie Lewis, Verizon Business, +1-610-257-7974,
debbie.lewis@verizonbusiness.com, or Clare Ward, Verizon Business,
+44 (0) 118 905 3501, clare.ward@verizonbusiness.com

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/618232.html

Verizon Business Simplifies Wi-Fi Access to More Than 70,000 Hot Spots Worldwide

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, July 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Company Also Extends Enterprise Mobility Services to Latin America

Verizon Business has launched a new Wi-Fi interface that makes it easier than ever to connect to more than 70,000 (and growing) Verizon-provided hot spots worldwide. The new interface, Verizon Wi-Fi Connect, is available as part of Verizon Enterprise Mobility services suite. In addition, the company also announced it has extended these services to Latin America.

Verizon Wi-Fi Connect maximises the benefits of hot spot connectivity as part of an overall enterprise mobility strategy, providing integrated billing and management capabilities including monitoring of Wi-Fi usage. The service is simple and intuitive: An icon appears whenever a connection to a Verizon Wi-Fi hot spot is sensed. Then the user simply clicks to gain access to the Internet and from there to a corporate network.

Verizon Wi-Fi Connect is interoperable with all common wireless LAN software utilities, and works with existing connectivity preferences and corporate security procedures.

Enterprise Mobility Services Now Available in Latin America

In addition, Verizon Business has also extended availability of the enhanced Enterprise Mobility services, including Verizon Wi-Fi Connect, to Latin America. Enterprise customers based in Latin America, or with Latin American subsidiaries, can now realise the management advantages and cost efficiencies of enterprise mobility services, and choose from flat-rate and usage-based pricing plans for individual or combined services.

[To listen to a podcast on how Verizon Business keeps corporate end-users connected globally with enterprise mobility solutions, visit http://www.podtech.net/home/5272/verizon-business-keeps-corporate-end-users-c onnected-globally-with-enterprise-mobility-solutions] (Due to the length of the URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this link into your browser)

Verizon Enterprise Mobility supports 3G mobile data, Wi-Fi, dial-up and customer-provided access with:

-- Wi-Fi access at 70,000 hot spots in more than 80 countries (with expansion in progress).

-- 3G mobile data access for U.K.-based customers (UMTS/HSDPA/GPRS) in more than 120 countries worldwide.

-- 3G mobile data access for U.S.-based customers via the Verizon Wireless network (EVDO).

-- Dial-up access in more than 150 countries.

-- Support for 3rd party-provided access worldwide.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), operates the world's most connected public IP network and uses its industry-leading global-network capabilities to offer large-business and government customers an unmatched combination of security, reliability and speed. The company integrates advanced IP communications and information technology (IT) products and services to deliver leading enterprise solutions including managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services. These solutions power innovation and enable the company's customers to do business better. For more information, visit www.verizonbusiness.com.

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

Verizon Business

Clare Ward, +44-0-118-905-3501, clare.ward@verizonbusiness.com, or Debbie Lewis, +1-610-257-7974, debbie.lewis@verizonbusiness.com, both of Verizon Business/Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/618232.html

Mobile Industry Endorsement for Symbian Foundation GrowsGame Changing Initiative Attracts Praise and Further Supporters

ESPOO, Finland, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The initial board members of the Symbian Foundation have welcomed continuing support from mobile industry leaders for their plans for the Symbian Foundation and the evolution of Symbian OS(TM) as the leading, open platform for mobile innovation.

Plans for the Symbian Foundation were announced on June 24, 2008 by the initial board members; AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia , NTT DOCOMO, Samsung Electronics, Sony Ericsson, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone, together with Symbian Limited. An additional 11 organizations supported the announcement on that day; today 9 further companies are confirming their endorsement of plans for the Symbian Foundation, including mobile operators 3, America Movil and TIM, semiconductor manufacturer Marvell plus services and software providers Aplix, EB, EMCC Software, Sasken and TietoEnator.

"We were delighted with the broad support for plans for the Symbian Foundation," said Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President, Devices at Nokia, on behalf of the initial board members. "We believe that this is a significant move for our industry and are pleased that these additional market leaders agree and are giving their support to the initiative."

"3 is pleased to support the Symbian Foundation and believe this is a significant development in open mobile software platforms," said Frank Meehan, Director and General Manager, 3 Handset Group. "3 has established a leading position in mobile internet with the highly acclaimed x-series suite of services, which has now evolved into an even more open approach to the internet on mobile devices. We believe that this initiative will provide an excellent opportunity to expand the range and quality of services for our customers."

"America Movil applauds plans for the Symbian Foundation," said Daniel Hajj, CEO of America Movil. "By offering an open mobile software platform, the Symbian Foundation will drive innovation which will ultimately benefit consumers as well as the mobile industry. This innovation will allow America Movil to deliver more exciting and compelling experiences for our customers."

"Aplix is excited about the plans for the Symbian Foundation," said Ryu Koriyama, Chairman & CEO of Aplix Corporation. "We intend to join the foundation and are committed to bring our extensive mobile & embedded experience to the Symbian Foundation, enabling faster time to market for device manufacturers using the Symbian Foundation platform with our Java solutions."

"EB is very excited about plans for the Symbian Foundation and the intent to make the platform even more open," said Pertti Korhonen, CEO at EB, Elektrobit Corporation. "We believe that this will benefit consumers as well as the whole mobile industry. The open platform will mean more players and products in the market. This in turn will increase the need for innovation partners and experienced solution providers such as EB."

"EMCC Software welcomes plans for the Symbian Foundation and the move to a royalty-free and ultimately open source platform. This bold move has the potential to transform the whole industry," said Leigh Edwards, CEO of EMCC Software. "This radical move will generate many new products based on the Symbian Foundation platform, attracting new companies as well as driving change for the established players. As a leading Symbian OS, UIQ and S60 Competence Center, with ten years experience, EMCC is ideally qualified to advise and assist companies in the ecosystem with this transformation."

"As a longtime proponent of open source ecosystems, Marvell will be pleased to join the Symbian Foundation," said David Young, Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Cellular Business Group at Marvell. "We plan to extend and leverage our significant experience in developing open source systems and work together with other industry leaders in the mobile ecosystem to build the foundation platform. Marvell brings extensive experience in open source technologies that will utilize the high-performance mobile application processors, low-power highly integrated communication processors and the open architecture of Marvell's silicon."

"We welcome this initiative," said Edwin Moses, Senior Vice President, Sasken. "Sasken already works with leading handset manufacturers and semiconductor vendors, across different implementations of the Symbian OS, providing IP and professional services. This gives us an intimate understanding of the benefits the Symbian Foundation will offer. We believe it will empower licensees of the Symbian Foundation platform to create more compelling converged devices and better customer experiences, while improving on economics and time to market. We are confident that this initiative will bind the community and enable leading companies like Sasken to serve their customers even better."

"Symbian OS is one of the icons of the mobile eco-system, with an extremely successful track record," said Ari Vanhanen, Executive Vice President and President of Telecom & Media at TietoEnator. "Regarding the future, the plans for the Symbian Foundation are a great step forward and I'm personally proud that we will be part of this initiative."

"TIM has been pioneering the adoption of S60 on Symbian OS to deliver exciting experiences to our customers in a consistent and cost-effective way, across multiple devices, reinforcing TIM's position as a leading innovator," said Leopoldo Tranquilli, VP Handset and SIM Development, Value Added Services at TIM. "We're happy to join this outstanding step in the evolution of Symbian OS and we welcome the open and collaborative approach, which we are keen to contribute to, based on our long-standing experience."

Since plans for the Symbian Foundation were announced, more than 150 organizations have registered their interest in joining via the website at http://www.symbianfoundation.org/.

As previously announced, the plans for the establishment of the Symbian Foundation and royalty-free licensing of foundation software are:

1) The acquisition of Symbian Limited by Nokia, expected to close in Q4, 2008.

2) Software assets are contributed to the foundation, including Symbian OS and S60 by Nokia, UIQ technology by Motorola and Sony Ericsson and MOAP(S) by NTT DOCOMO and Fujitsu.

3) This contributed software will be available under a royalty-free license to foundation members from the first day of Symbian Foundation operations, expected 1H 2009.

4) The Foundation will work to unify the platform, with the first unified foundation release expected in 2009.

5) The foundation will work to make the platform available in open source by June 2010 (two years from the Symbian Foundation announcement)

Note to Editors:

Further information about the Symbian Foundation is available at http://www.symbianfoundation.org/.

Symbian and all Symbian based trademarks and logos are trademarks of Symbian Software Limited. The operation of the proposed Symbian Foundation remains subject to regulatory approvals. Until such approvals are obtained, and the Symbian Foundation has become fully operational, Symbian Software Limited retains exclusive responsibility for all licensing and marketing activities related to Symbian OS.

About the Symbian Foundation

On June 24, 2008, mobile industry leaders announced their intent to create the Symbian Foundation, with membership open to all organizations. At the same time, Nokia announced its offer to acquire Symbian Limited. Following the close of that acquisition, Nokia will contribute Symbian OS and S60 software to the Foundation. Sony Ericsson and Motorola will contribute technology from UIQ and DOCOMO and Fujitsu have indicated their willingness to contribute MOAP(S) assets.

The contributed software will be available for all foundation members under a royalty-free license, from the foundation's first day of operations, expected to be during the first half of 2009, dependent upon the close of the acquisition of Symbian Limited by Nokia, expected in the fourth quarter of 2008. From these contributions, the foundation will then provide a unified platform with a single UI framework. The foundation will make selected components available as open source at launch and then work to establish the most complete mobile software offering available in open source.

The foundation's platform will build on Symbian OS, today's leading open mobile software operating system with more than 200 million mobile phones already shipped by multiple vendors across more than 250 major network operators and with tens of thousands of third-party applications already available for these devices

The foundation software licensing model and governance has been selected to secure transparency, encourage contribution and maintain platform consistency. The foundation will promote collaboration, contributions and active participation and will operate as a meritocracy. Device manufacturers will be eligible for seats based on number of Symbian Foundation platform-based devices shipped, with the other board members selected by election and contribution. Only one seat will be available per organization on the board of directors and each of the councils. An independent committee will oversee the election process for the board of directors and for the councils.

Nokia Corporation

CONTACT: Media Enquiries: On behalf of the initial Symbian Foundation
board members, Nokia Communications, +358-7180-34900,
cdo.communications@nokia.com; Karen Hamblen or Katie Buckett, Symbian Media
Relations, +44-20-7154-1707, press@symbian.com

/ C O R R E C T I O N -- Noah Education Holdings Ltd. /

In the news release "Noah Education to Embed Trolltech's Qt to Develop Next Generation Learning Devices" issued on July 9 by Noah Education Holdings Ltd. over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the Company that the paragraph below "About Trolltech" should read:

"Trolltech provides cross-platform software development frameworks and application platforms. Trolltech's Qt is used in popular software such as Skype, Google Earth, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Lucasfilm and by more than 5000 customers worldwide. Trolltech's Qtopia has enabled a new generation of exciting consumer devices such as mobile handsets, video-phones, set-top boxes and media players. Trolltech's software has shipped in more than 15 million devices. Trolltech was acquired by Nokia in June 2008. For more information about Trolltech please visit the company's website: http://trolltech.com/ or http://trolltech.com/lang/cn ,"

as opposed to what was originally issued inadvertently.

Noah Education Holdings Ltd.

Web site: http://www.trolltech.com/
http://www.trolltech.cn/
http://en.noahedu.com.cn/

Kodak, Leader in Digital Imaging, Announces Unique Partnerships that Place Interactive Content at Consumer's FingertipsFlickr, YouTube(TM), FrameChannel and RadioTime Alliances Provide Endless Options for Accessing Personal and Third-Party Digital Content

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled a set of partnerships that provide consumers exciting new tools and resources to enhance their experiences with KODAK Digital Display Devices, including Wireless Digital Frames and the new KODAK Theatre HD Player.

Through partnerships with Flickr(TM), YouTube, FrameChannel, a service of Frame Media, Inc. and RadioTime, along with Kodak's own premier photo-sharing service, KODAK Gallery, consumers will be provided with compelling, dynamic and easy-to-use options for enjoying their personal content along side other essential information that matters to them.

Leveraging the latest wireless and digital display technologies, Kodak is answering the growing consumer demand for flexible and timely, in-home photo and information access.

PARTNERSHIPS Kodak and Flickr(TM)

Flickr, a division of Yahoo! Inc. and a global leader in the consumer photography industry, has entered into a relationship with Kodak to heighten the consumer experience with wireless digital frames. Through its alliance with Kodak, Flickr members can now enjoy their digital pictures on the new KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frame and KODAK Theatre HD Player.

Kodak and YouTube

YouTube is the world's most popular online video community. The Kodak and YouTube partnership will enable consumers to search, view and rate favorite YouTube user videos through the KODAK Theatre HD Player, as well as access their online playlists.

Kodak and FrameChannel

FrameChannel is a web-service that lets users program delivery of commercial third-party content including news, sports and weather updates, and access to images from popular photo sharing web sites. The Kodak and FrameChannel partnership will allow users of KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frames and the KODAK Theatre HD Player, access to more than 200 dynamic content channels and the opportunity to customize the delivery of selected information to meet a user's individual needs and preferences.

Kodak and RadioTime

RadioTime is an Internet radio aggregator providing dependable connectivity to thousands of radio channels and programming. Kodak's relationship with RadioTime grants Kodak users access to an array of contemporary audio programming, via the KODAK Theatre HD Player. Users can easily tune-in to free talk and music radio, including their favorite local radio stations.

KODAK Gallery

KODAK Gallery is a leading photo sharing site with over 70 million members. KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frames and KODAK Theatre HD Players connected to KODAK Gallery offer consumers the ability to enjoy all of their albums and "friends" albums via these display devices. Additionally, with Kodak's Picture Mail feature, users will be automatically notified when another KODAK Gallery member shares pictures through an on-frame message.

About the KODAK EASYSHARE System

Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE System consists of digital cameras, picture frames, online services, software, inkjet printers, and accessories-making picture taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frames announced today include the latest version of KODAK EASYSHARE Software Digital Frame Edition, with KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Display Software, featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 7.0 Software now includes direct access to KODAK Gallery, making it simple to find albums stored online. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7.0 can be downloaded for free. Further information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at http://www.kodak.com/

About Eastman Kodak Company

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.

Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Kodak.

Eastman Kodak Company

CONTACT: Ilana Shenitzer, Ketchum, +1-646-935-4169,
Ilana.shenitzer@ketchum.com; or Donald Stuart, Kodak, +1-585-724-7735,
Donald.stuart@kodak.com

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

Kodak Introduces Ultra Zoom Digital Camera to its Z-Series LineVersatile Lens, Image Stabilization and Smart Capture Take the Guesswork Out of Brilliant, In-Focus Pictures

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastman Kodak Company today announced the latest addition to its Z-Series line of digital cameras, bringing consumers greater control when taking pictures under various lighting conditions and distances. The KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera offers maximum versatility for serious photographers to easily handle both long-distance and wide-angle shots, while also incorporating Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature, which adjusts the camera's settings for a great picture in virtually any environment -- automatically.

"This latest addition to the EASYSHARE System family enables consumers to effortlessly get a brilliant shot every time," said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. "The versatile lens, combined with our exclusive Smart Capture feature, lets consumers capture great pictures as they move from daytime to night and from close-ups to landscapes -- the camera does all the thinking for them."

KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera

The KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera offers a range of professional features for consumers who want an advanced camera with a versatile lens that boasts a best-in-class click to capture speed*. Compact, affordable and easy-to-use, the Z1015 IS is designed for the consumer who is serious about capturing great pictures:

-- Zoom in fast for crisp, clear shots using the professional-quality 15X - SCHNEIDER- KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens with image stabilization.

-- Capture dramatic shots in tight quarters or of spectacular landscapes with the f/2.8 28mm wide-angle lens.

-- Count on a great picture in just about any environment -- automatically -- with Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature, which identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings.

-- Capture that challenging action shot without delay with best-in-class* click-to-capture speed (<0.22 sec.) and auto-focus accuracy.

-- Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 6400**).

-- Take stunning HD pictures and videos and view them on an HDTV with the optional KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock.

-- Get creative with advanced settings including program, aperture and shutter priority, as well as full manual mode (PASM).

* Among 15X optical zoom, image stabilized digital cameras as of November 2007 ** ISO 6400 available at 3.1 MP setting or less. Pricing and Availability

The KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera will be available from September 2008 at US$349.95 MSRP.

About the KODAK EASYSHARE System

Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE System consists of digital cameras, picture frames, snapshot printers, online services, software, inkjet printers, and accessories-making picture-taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All KODAK EASYSHARE Products being introduced today include the latest Version 7 of KODAK EASYSHARE Software featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 7 Software now includes direct access to KODAK Gallery making it simple to find albums stored online. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7 can be downloaded for free. Further information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at http://www.kodak.com/.

About Eastman Kodak Company

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.

2008

Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Kodak.

Eastman Kodak Company

CONTACT: Donald Stuart of Kodak, +1-585-724-7735,
Donald.stuart@kodak.com; or Ilana Shenitzer of Ketchum, +1-646-935-4169,
Ilana.shenitzer@ketchum.com, for Kodak

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

New KODAK Wireless Digital Frames Take Photo Display and Sharing to New HeightsFlickr, FrameChannel, and KODAK Gallery Integrated into Wireless Digital Frames, Giving Consumers Instant Access To Their Images and Real-Time Information

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastman Kodak Company today announced a feature-packed wireless digital frame series boasting innovative capabilities and accessibility to online content. Available in 10-inch and 8-inch versions, these frames will wirelessly connect consumers to photo-sharing sites including KODAK Gallery and Flickr(TM), and Internet content manager FrameChannel, a service of Frame Media, Inc.

"Kodak continues to introduce strategic alliances to the mix -- partnerships that allow consumers to explore a world without boundaries," said John Blake, general manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. "Kodak's relationships with pioneers in photo- and content-sharing make it easier than ever for consumers to share pictures with friends and family."

KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frame Partners Flickr(TM)

Kodak and Flickr, global leaders in the consumer photography industry, join to make it easy for Flickr members to share their photos with friends and family on a convenient, modern wireless digital frame. Through a relationship with Kodak, Flickr members will be able to enjoy their own digital pictures, including interesting public photos from around the world, on the new KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frames.

FrameChannel

With more than 200 channels of dynamic content, connection to FrameChannel via KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frames will let consumers access and view the latest news, weather, traffic, sports scores and much more, with just one touch. FrameChannel also acts as a portal enabling access to images from popular photo-sharing and social networking web sites.

KODAK Gallery

KODAK Gallery continues to be an integral partner of the KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frames. KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frames connected to KODAK Gallery offer consumers the ability to enjoy all of their albums and "my friends" albums right on the frame.

Additionally, with Kodak's Picture Mail feature, users will be automatically notified when another KODAK Gallery member shares pictures. When this option is activated on a KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frame, users will be greeted with an on-frame message letting them know that new pictures have arrived. In addition, members can now send pictures directly from their frame to their friends' frames through KODAK Gallery. No computer is required, and just like Flickr and FrameChannel, there are no subscription fees for this service.

KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Digital Frame Features

The new KODAK EASYSHARE W820 and W1020 Wireless Digital Frames are not ordinary picture frames -- they are a window to the world. Connect to friends and family with KODAK Gallery and Flickr. Wireless connectivity gives consumers seamless access to their memories -- whether they are stored on a home computer or online. The intuitive Quick Touch Border allows users to get the latest news, weather, sports, and more in one touch. It's the power of the Internet, brought right to your fingertips.

-- Display pictures in brilliant color and crisp detail. Kodak's Digital Frames display images in HD format (16:9 aspect ratio). The screens are color- tuned to Kodak's standards and use proprietary KODAK Color Science for vibrant colors and pleasing skin tones.

-- Wirelessly stream all of your pictures and video from your home PC to your frame with built-in Wi-Fi capability.

-- Control the frame easily with the Quick Touch Border, allowing for simple operation with a touch or slide of the finger, while leaving the screen fingerprint- and smudge-free.

-- Store up to 4000* of your favorite pictures directly on your frame's 512 MB of internal memory, and even more pictures when using the two convenient memory card slots.

-- Customize the frame to match a home's decor. Two decorative mattes are included in Cranberry Red and Silver colors. In addition, optional KODAK Digital Frame Faceplates are available in Mahogany with a gold matte, Silver with a blue matte, Black Shadowbox with a champagne matte and Espresso Shadowbox with a black matte. Easy to change, the faceplates snap onto the frame and update the look to suit your own personal style.

-- Play your digital camera videos and listen to your favorite MP3 songs through built-in speakers, bringing a special dimension to any picture slideshow.

-- Transfer pictures from a PC to a KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Frame even more effortlessly with the new KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Display Software. In addition to organizing and editing pictures, this software makes it easy to move favorite pictures and slideshows from a computer directly onto the frame. Use the Digital Display Software to set up the frame, quickly and easily, to access images stored on a computer and exciting Internet content though KODAK Gallery, Flickr and FrameChannel.

* Actual storage capacity will vary based on image content. Pricing and Availability

All KODAK Products listed in this release will be available at retail and online at Kodak.com in the coming months. Recommended pricing is available at http://www.kodak.com/.

KODAK EASYSHARE Software Digital Frame Edition, with Digital Display Software, will be available with all EASYSHARE Digital Frames and free to download from kodak.com.

About the KODAK EASYSHARE System

Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE System consists of digital cameras, picture frames, online services, software, inkjet printers, and accessories-making picture taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Frames announced today include the latest version of KODAK EASYSHARE Software Digital Frame Edition, with KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Display Software, featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 7.0 Software now includes direct access to KODAK Gallery, making it simple to find albums stored online. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7.0 can be downloaded for free. Further information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at http://www.kodak.com/.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.

Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Kodak.

Eastman Kodak Company

CONTACT: Ilana Shenitzer of Ketchum, +1-646-935-4169,
Ilana.shenitzer@ketchum.com, for Eastman Kodak Company; Don Stuart of Kodak,
+1-585-724-7735, Donald.stuart@kodak.com

Web site: http://www.kodak.com/
http://www.kodak.com/go/RSS
http://www.kodak.com/go/podcasts

Latest KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Digital Camera Packs a Powerhouse of Features in a Sleek and Compact BodyImage Stabilization and Smart Capture Feature Produce Brilliant Pictures with the Push of a Button

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastman Kodak Company today announced the latest M-Series Digital Camera to join its EASYSHARE System portfolio. The KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera, a sleek but powerful digital camera for style-conscious consumers, is packed with innovative features, including Kodak's Smart Capture, which instantly adjusts the camera settings to help ensure brilliant pictures in virtually any environment -- automatically.

"Underneath its sleek exterior, the KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera is a powerhouse built to capture beautiful pictures," said John Blake, general manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. "The Smart Capture feature available on our latest digital cameras, including the M1093 IS, lets consumers capture moments that would have otherwise been missed, thanks to its intuitive and automatic scene detection and setting control."

KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera

The KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera is the newest member of Kodak's line of affordable EASYSHARE M-Series Zoom Digital Cameras for the style-savvy consumer. A range of features lets consumers capture and share their memorable moments quickly and effortlessly:

-- Innovative Smart Capture feature identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings for a great picture in just about any environment -- automatically.

-- Take stunning HD pictures and video and view them on an HDTV with the optional KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock.

-- Reduce blur caused by camera shake, subject movement or fast-action situations with image stabilization and blur reduction technology.

-- For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology locates faces and automatically adjusts the camera settings.

-- Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 3200).

Pricing and Availability

The KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera will retail for US$199.95 MSRP from September 2008.

About the KODAK EASYSHARE System

Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning

KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE System consists of digital cameras, picture frames, snapshot printers, online services, software, inkjet printers, and accessories -- making picture taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All KODAK EASYSHARE Products being introduced today include the latest Version 7 of KODAK EASYSHARE Software featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 7 Software now includes direct access to KODAK Gallery making it simple to find albums stored online. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7 can be downloaded for free. Further information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at http://www.kodak.com/.

About Eastman Kodak Company

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.

2008 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Kodak

Eastman Kodak Company

CONTACT: Ilana Shenitzer, of Ketchum for Eastman Kodak Company,
+1-646-935-4169, Ilana.shenitzer@ketchum.com; or Don Stuart, of Kodak,
+1-585-724-7735, Donald.stuart@kodak.com

Web site: http://www.kodak.com/
http://1000words.kodak.com/
http://pluggedin.kodak.com/
http://growyourbiz.kodak.com/

New KODAK Theatre HD Player Transforms Living Rooms into Personal Home TheatresAn Innovative, High-Definition TV Viewing Solution Debuts; KODAK Theatre HD Player Inspires Consumers to Interact Freely with Their Memories and Share the Stories of their Lives

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled the KODAK Theatre HD Player, a High Definition (HD) media player that enables consumers to interact more freely and creatively with their most valuable possessions -- their memories.

Harnessing Wi-Fi and HD technologies, a wide array of organizational and display features and access to online content through unique partners, the KODAK Theatre HD Player turns consumers into the directors of their own show with a wireless remote control pointer in-hand. The device will roll out in stages, with a market trial commencing in September 2008.

"The proliferation of HDTV technology has created a demand for HD content beyond standard television programming," said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. "With the KODAK Theatre HD Player, consumers will relive the most cherished moments of their lives on their HDTV -- the largest and highest quality display device in their home. Consumers will have the ability to do more than ever with their pictures, music and videos with easier and more interactive access to their personal content, as well as content from family and friends from around the globe."

KODAK Theatre HD Player

Revolutionizing the way images and videos can be enjoyed in HD*, the KODAK Theatre HD Player is an interactive device displaying personal content -- pictures, video, podcasts, music -- and web-based content on a HDTV, while wirelessly connecting to a household's private Wi-Fi network.

The remote-operated KODAK Theatre HD Player lets consumers relive their favorite, and even forgotten, memories in customized slideshows, incorporating their personal music and video collections, Internet Radio, plus online video- and photo-sharing sites. Consumers can also edit and upload images and videos to popular online content sharing sites on their HDTV from the comfort of their living room.

*Able to display HD still images (16:9 Aspect Ratio) and videos (720p). KODAK Theatre HD Player Partnerships

Through unique partnerships with pioneers in photo sharing, such as KODAK Gallery and Flickr(TM), the KODAK Theatre HD Player provides consumers with features that help them achieve new levels of interactivity while viewing, sharing and managing pictures.

Additional alliances with YouTube(TM) and RadioTime allow for access to more than just imaging content, offering an interactive and engaging multimedia experience. The KODAK Theatre HD Player can also source and display imaging content from USB Jump Drives and SD memory cards.

Pricing and Availability

The KODAK Theatre HD Player will retail for US $299.99 (MSRP) from September 2008 at select Best Buy stores, Kodak.com and Amazon.com.

About the KODAK EASYSHARE System

Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE System consists of digital cameras, picture frames, online services, software, inkjet printers, accessories, and now the KODAK Theatre HD Player -making picture taking, sharing and archiving effortless. The KODAK Theatre HD Player announced today includes the latest version of KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Display Software, featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 7.0 Software now includes direct access to KODAK Gallery, making it simple to find albums stored online. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7.0 can be downloaded for free. Further information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at http://www.kodak.com/.

About Eastman Kodak Company

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, and PluggedIn.kodak.com.

2008

Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Kodak.

Eastman Kodak Company

CONTACT: Ilana Shenitzer of Ketchum for Kodak, +1-646-935-4169,
Ilana.shenitzer@ketchum.com; Don Stuart of Kodak, +1-585-724-7735,
Donald.stuart@kodak.com

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

Kodak Explodes onto the Pocket Video Camera SceneZi6 Pocket Video Camera Unveiled, Boasting HD Video Capture and Instant Uploading to YouTube(TM)

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastman Kodak Company today announced its entry into the fast-growing pocket digital video camera market with the KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera. This stylish HD video camera makes it fun and simple to shoot and share high-quality videos in moments, thanks to 720p HD video capture, a large 2.4-inch LCD screen, and easy-to-use software.

"Today's connected consumers increasingly turn to video to express themselves and connect with others. The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera satisfies their thirst for an HD video camera that is simple to use and can go anywhere life takes them," said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. "With the launch of the Zi6 Pocket Video Camera, consumers now have a high-quality solution from the trusted brand in digital imaging."

With the exploding popularity of video sharing sites such as YouTube, the demand for easy to use video devices is also growing rapidly. At the same time, the expanding penetration of HDTVs is driving consumer demand for HD quality personal content.

The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera is designed to meet these needs at the touch of a button -- no lens cap, dials to turn or settings to adjust.

A range of advanced features enables consumers to:

-- Capture video in HD quality on this fun and super simple pocket video camera (720p at 60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio).

-- Upload your videos to YouTube quickly and easily using the built-in USB and software.

-- Record hours of video with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB.

-- Experience your videos on HDTV in stunning HD quality with included cables.

-- Edit videos, add pictures and music, and share your creation anywhere with the included video software CD.

-- Go green with included pre-charged AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and battery charger.

-- Watch videos on the vibrant 2.4" LCD screen.

-- Catch the highlights with slow motion playback right in the palm of your hand.

Uploading to YouTube

YouTube is the world's most popular online video community. The Kodak and YouTube relationship will enable consumers to quickly and easily upload videos to YouTube directly from the Zi6 Pocket Video Camera, or from the included simple and powerful video editing software (ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSIONS for Kodak).

Accessories

A range of accessories will be available for the KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera:

-- KODAK 2GB and 4GB High Performance memory cards -- 1-hour battery charger with 4 AA pre-charged Ni-MH batteries -- KODAK tripods -- KODAK camera bags Pricing and Availability

The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera will be available from late September 2008, retailing for US$179.95 MSRP.

About Eastman Kodak Company

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.

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DemandTec Deploys Latest Update to On-Demand Optimization SuiteThirty-third software release in last 50 months to help retailers and CPG companies improve pricing and promotions during challenging economic times

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DemandTec, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, today announced that the latest update to its software-as-a-service suite has been deployed and is currently being used by all customers. The last several DemandTec software releases feature enhancements to all of the software services in the DemandTec Lifecycle Price Optimization(TM) and DemandTec End-to-End Promotion Management(TM) solutions, including Everyday Price Optimization, Everyday Price Management, Promotion Planning & Optimization, Markdown Optimization and Deal Management.

The DemandTec suite of software services is used by retailers and consumer products manufacturers to optimize prices, promotions and other business decisions, and to collaborate more effectively with their respective trading partners.

"The enhancements in the latest DemandTec releases can help our customers improve pricing and promotions to achieve profitability and market share goals in today's challenging environment consisting of rising costs and consumers looking to save on their monthly expenditures," said Marc Dietz, vice president of marketing at DemandTec. "Because we deliver new functionality every eight to twelve weeks, versus once every 12-18 months for traditional enterprise software companies, our SaaS model enables us to innovate and quickly respond to changing market needs and continually prioritize the enhancements needed most by our customers."

More than 100 feature enhancements designed to extend business processes and improve performance and usability have been added over the last several software releases. Major features include:

-- Tiered pricing -- allows retailers to optimize volume-based discounts for regularly priced items providing shoppers greater value when they purchase larger quantities. -- Improvements to price maintenance triggers -- enables retailers to streamline the ongoing, time-intensive process of managing vendor cost changes and competitor price changes while maintaining a cohesive pricing strategy and compliance with pricing rules. -- Addition of VAT/GST and vignette tax support for promotions -- enables multi-national retailers to effectively configure taxation by country and accurately model and forecast demand and profitability in both promotion planning and price optimization processes. -- New configurable promotion types and vehicles -- provides retailers and manufacturers with the ability to fully configure and model specific promotion types and merchandising support vehicles used, including full support for all coupon and mail-in rebate types. -- Improved use of historical context when predicting promotions -- enables consumer products manufacturers to better forecast promotion plans without knowing what competitors will do. -- "Lights-out" markdown optimization -- dramatically improves the process of re-optimizing clearance pricing on a weekly basis by enabling the Markdown Optimization system to automatically generate and optimize markdown plans and scenarios as data is loaded over a weekend, providing users with forecasted results to review on Monday morning. Rules and triggers to control the process are fully configurable by the retailer in the user interface.

These enhancements are in addition to the recently announced introduction of Assortment Optimization, the newest DemandTec software service, which enables retailers to determine which items should be stocked based on the behavior of customers that shop their stores, on factors in the competitive marketplace and on a quantified understanding of whether items are duplicative or truly provide variety and add incremental sales and profit to the category.

Also previously announced as a new software service available on the DemandTec TradePoint Network(TM), Funds Tracker provides consumer products manufacturers with more immediate and accurate visibility to available trade funds as performance-based deals are executing, enabling them to maximize the use of total available funds within a planning period. The DemandTec TradePoint Network is the industry's only secure, Internet-based network of software services for retailers and their suppliers to transact, interact and collaborate on promotions and other merchandising and marketing activities.

About DemandTec

DemandTec enables retailers and consumer products companies to optimize merchandising and marketing decisions, individually or collaboratively, to achieve their sales volume, revenue, and profitability objectives. DemandTec software services utilize DemandTec's science-based software platform to model and understand consumer behavior. DemandTec customers include more than 140 leading retail and consumer products manufacturers such as Advance Auto Parts, Best Buy, Circle K Stores, ConAgra Foods, Delhaize America, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, General Mills, Giant-Carlisle, H-E-B Grocery Co., Hormel Foods, Monoprix, Safeway, Sara Lee and Tyson Foods. Connected via the DemandTec TradePoint Network(TM), DemandTec customers have collaborated online on more than one million trade deals. For more information, please visit http://www.demandtec.com/.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding DemandTec's expectations, hopes, plans, intentions or strategies, including statements about future DemandTec product and solutions plans and the effectiveness of its products and solutions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include those described in DemandTec's documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to DemandTec as of the date hereof, and DemandTec assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

DemandTec and the DemandTec logo are registered trademarks of DemandTec, Inc. DemandTec Lifecycle Price Optimization, DemandTec End-to-End Promotion Management and DemandTec TradePoint Network are trademarks of DemandTec. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

DemandTec, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Cassandra Moren of DemandTec, Inc., +1-650-226-4690,
cassandra.moren@demandtec.com; or Investors, Michael Kern of ICR,
+1-617-956-6731, michael.kern@icrinc.com, for DemandTec, Inc.

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

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In the news release "Noah Education to Embed Trolltech's Qt to Develop Next Generation Learning Devices" issued earlier today by Noah Education Holdings Ltd. over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the Company that the paragraph below "About Trolltech" should read:

as apposed to what was originally issued inadvertently.

Noah Education Holdings Ltd.

Web site: http://www.trolltech.com/
http://www.trolltech.cn/
http://en.noahedu.com.cn/

En Pointe Technologies, Inc. Announces Sale of Controlling Interest in Information Technology Service Business

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- En Pointe Technologies, Inc. , a leading national provider of business-to-business information technology products, services and solutions, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, En Pointe Technologies Sales, Inc. ("SalesCo") entered into an agreement to sell a majority interest in its IT service business. In structuring the sale, SalesCo will transfer substantially all of its service employees and related contracts to its wholly-owned subsidiary, En Pointe Global Services, LLC ("EPGS").

Allied Digital Services Ltd ("ADSL"), a publicly traded corporation on the Bombay Stock Exchange in India, will acquire from SalesCo an 80.5% interest in EPGS for $10 million in cash and 745,000 shares of ADSL stock with a one year lockup from the date of issuance. The shares of ADSL stock are currently valued at approximately $14 million as quoted on the Bombay Stock Exchange. SalesCo will retain the remaining 19.5% interest in EPGS.

In connection with the transaction, En Pointe, SalesCo and EPGS have also signed cooperative sales and marketing as well as subcontracting agreements offering the En Pointe customers more service offerings. Bob Din, En Pointe's CEO stated, "ADSL is a perfect complementary fit with the En Pointe Global Services organization. Our combined offerings will allow EPGS to deliver complete or partial outsourcing of critical Information Technology Infrastructure management and support solutions, creating a globally optimized delivery model. We will be one of the few companies to offer comprehensive offshore based I.T. solutions coupled with our U.S. based sales, project management, dispatch, field technicians and local engineers. ADSL also gives En Pointe Global Services the strong financial platform to continue to accelerate growth and expand its current offerings. En Pointe will continue to sell I.T. hardware and software licensing and will work closely with the En Pointe Global Services teams to offer our mutual customers the three pillars we have built En Pointe on, hardware, software and services."

Nitin Shah Chairman of ADSL stated, "Allied Digital has been searching for the right acquisition to accelerate our entry into the vast U.S. marketplace. En Pointe Global Services will give us a large portfolio of premier customers, a mature sales and delivery team and field technicians and engineers across the U.S. It is our intent to leave the EPGS organization completely intact and operate autonomously with current management. The CEO of En Pointe Technologies, Inc., Bob Din, will serve on the board of En Pointe Global Services as a representative of SalesCo. En Pointe customers will continue to have the benefit of their known and trusted sales and delivery teams with the added ability to expand the relationship and leverage the ADSL additional core offerings such as Remote IT infrastructure management, and managed security and compliance monitoring services."

About En Pointe Technologies, Inc.

En Pointe Technologies, Inc. provides the information technology marketplace, including mid-market and enterprise accounts, government agencies, and educational institutions nationwide, with computer hardware, software, information security, and managed and professional services. En Pointe has the flexibility to customize information technology services to fulfill the unique needs of each of its customers.

En Pointe employs SAP, Clarify(TM), and AccessPointe(TM) (an e-procurement application), proven and dependable software applications, to support its broad customer base. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Los Angeles, En Pointe maintains an ISO 9001:2000 certified configuration center in San Bernardino County, California and is well represented in leading national markets throughout the United States. En Pointe has the experience and the technology to help organizations simplify the management of their information technology infrastructure.

En Pointe's Ovex Global division provides customers with solutions for affordable information technology services by combining low cost with high quality offshore services provided through its foreign subsidiary, Ovex Technologies (Private), Inc., with experienced onshore information technology management teams that provide the necessary supervision and guidance to smooth each customer's outsourcing transition.

Visit http://www.enpointe.com/ to learn more. About Allied Digital

Allied Digital Services, is one of India's leading I.T. Infrastructure management and technical support services outsourcing company with over two decades of experience in technology and enterprise I.T. Infrastructures, implementing, managing and consulting on complex I.T. and business systems for global businesses. ADSL has over 1500 committed professionals from different managerial and engineering backgrounds operating across 92 locations in India. ADSL's core offerings include Enterprise IT infrastructure management and managed security services. ADSL market cap as of July 3, 2008 is approximately US $335 million.

Visit http://www.alliedindia.com/

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In addition, from time to time, En Pointe Technologies, or its representatives, have made or may make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. The words "estimate," "project," "potential," "intended," "expect," "anticipate," "believe" and similar expressions or words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may be included in, but are not limited to, various filings made by En Pointe with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases or oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer of the Company. Actual results could differ materially from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements as a result of a wide variety of factors and conditions. Reference is hereby made to En Pointe's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 for information regarding those factors and conditions. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's projections, estimates and expectations include, but are not limited to: changing economic influences in the industry; dependence on key personnel; actions of manufacturers and suppliers; and availability of adequate financing. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this press release. En Pointe undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

To contact En Pointe regarding any investor matters, please contact: Javed Latif Chief Financial Officer and Sr. Vice President, Operations En Pointe Technologies, Inc. Phone: (310) 337-5212 Fax: (310) 324-3149 ir@enpointe.com

To contact En Pointe regarding any sales or customer matters, please e-mail us at: sales@enpointe.com or contact us by phone at (310) 337-5200.

En Pointe Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Javed Latif, Chief Financial Officer and Sr. Vice President,
Operations of En Pointe Technologies, Inc., +1-310-337-5212, fax,
+1-310-324-3149, ir@enpointe.com

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

The9 Limited to Begin Close Beta Test of Audition 2 Soon

SHANGHAI, China, July 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited ("The9"), a leading online game operator and developer in China, today announced that it will start the close beta test of Audition 2 very soon.

Ms. Xiaowei Chen, President of The9 Limited, commented: "We recently entered a joint venture agreement with T3 Entertainment to deepen our partnership in development and publishing of new games, including Audition 2. This join venture facilitates tighter cooperation and communication regarding Audition 2's pre-launch preparation, enabling us to bring the healthiest youthful game to Chinese players. It also gives us more confidence in keeping our launch schedule. We will begin Close Beta Test of "Audition 2" very soon, to satisfy the eager anticipation of dance game players.

"Audition 2", the sequel of the online casual dancing game "Audition", is developed by T3 Entertainment, a renowned Korean online game developer. In April, The9 announced that it invested $38 million in T3's holding company, G10.

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China. The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing high-quality games for the Chinese online game market. The9 directly or through affiliates operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU(R), Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s World of Warcraft(R), Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Granado Espada, and its first proprietary MMORPG, Joyful Journey West(TM), in mainland China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs and advanced casual games in mainland China, including Hellgate: London, Ragnarok Online 2, Emil Chronicle Online, Huxley(TM), FIFA Online 2, Audition 2, Field of Honor, Audition and Atlantica. In addition, The9 is also developing various proprietary games, including Warriors of Fate Online(TM) and Fantastic Melody Online(TM).

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements. The9 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's limited operating history as an online game operator, political and economic policies of the Chinese government, the laws and regulations governing the online game industry, information disseminated over the Internet and Internet content providers in China, intensified government regulation of Internet cafes, The9's ability to retain existing players and attract new players, license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 20-F. The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact: Ms. Dahlia Wei Senior Manager, Investor Relations The9 Limited Tel: +86-21-5172-9990 Email: IR@corp.the9.com Web: http://www.corp.the9.com/

The9 Limited

CONTACT: Ms. Dahlia Wei, Senior Manager, Investor Relations, of The9
Limited, +86-21-5172-9990, or IR@corp.the9.com

Web site: http://www.corp.the9.com/

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