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Hifn, Inc. Reports Q3 FY2008 Results

LOS GATOS, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hifn(TM) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2008. This press release contains both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information for which a reconciliation can be found on the final page.

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Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 were $10.2 million, an increase of 10 percent from the $9.3 million in revenues reported in the previous quarter and a decrease of 12 percent from the $11.7 million in revenues reported in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 were $30.4 million, a decrease of five percent from the $32.0 million reported for the nine months ended June 30, 2007.

Net loss for the third quarter ended June 30, 2008, on a GAAP basis, was $1.9 million, or $0.13 per share. Non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of investments, was $518,000, or $0.03 per share. Net income for the third quarter ended June 30, 2007, on a GAAP basis, was $284,000, or $0.02 per share. Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2007, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets, was $1.8 million, or $0.13 per share.

Net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2008, on a GAAP basis, was $4.6 million, or $0.31 per share. Non-GAAP net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2008, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of investments, was $594,000, or $0.04 per share. Net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2007, on a GAAP basis, was $3.1 million, or $0.22 per share. Non-GAAP net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2007, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets, was $836,000, or $0.06 per share.

"We are pleased with the 34% sequential growth this quarter for our industry-leading capacity optimizing storage cards, the DR1000 and DR600," said Albert Sisto, chairman and chief executive officer of Hifn. "Our operating expenses remained flat sequentially and order patterns were strong and have continued into the July quarter. We introduced important new products during the quarter, including the first of our storage products for accelerating de-duplication applications. We are excited by our momentum in design activity and design wins, reflecting our expanding portfolio of solutions, expanded sales force and strong execution of our product and technology roadmap that we believe will continue to drive our growth and return us to profitability," Sisto continued.

"During the third quarter, Hifn repurchased 191,742 shares of common stock at an average price per share of $4.74, for an aggregate purchase price of $909,000," said William Walker, Hifn's vice president and chief financial officer. "Under the stock repurchase program, until September 30, 2008, management will continue to repurchase shares in the open market," Walker continued.

Hifn management will hold a conference call to discuss these results today, July 21, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Those wishing to join should dial 800-509-8613 (domestic U.S.) or 706-679-4544 (international) at approximately 1:15 p.m. Playback of the conference call will be available for 72 hours after the call and may be accessed by calling 800-642-1687, pass code 1261509. This press release and information regarding the conference call, including a webcast of the call, may be accessed through the Investor Relations page in Hifn's corporate website at http://www.hifn.com/.

About Hifn

Hifn delivers the key channel and OEM ingredients for 21st century storage and networking environments. Leveraging over a decade of leadership and expertise in the development of purpose-built Applied Services Processors (ASPs), Hifn is a trusted partner to industry leaders for whom infrastructure innovation in storage and networking is critical to success. With the majority of secure networked communications flowing through Hifn technology, the 21st century convergence of storage and networking drives our product roadmap forward. For more information, please visit: http://www.hifn.com/.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains non-GAAP financial measures (non-GAAP net income or loss) that exclude the effects of share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of investments. Reconciliations of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are detailed in the Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures attached to this press release. We believe that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding our results of operations.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Hifn's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP.

We believe that excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of investments provides supplemental information and an alternative presentation useful to investors' understanding of the company's core operating results and trends, especially when comparing those results on a consistent basis to results for previous periods and anticipated results for future periods.

Investors have indicated that they consider financial measures of our results of operations excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of investments as important supplemental information useful to their understanding of our historical results and estimating of our future results.

Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally for evaluating current financial performance, strategic decision making and forecasting. Given the importance of non-GAAP measures to management, Hifn believes these non-GAAP measures will help analysts and investors better understand management's assessment of the company's operational financial performance as compared to prior periods.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as statements about Hifn's future financial performance, increasing acceptance of our storage segment solutions, continued strength in order patterns, momentum in design activity and design wins, our expanded sales force and execution of our product and technology roadmap leading to growth and profitability, our ability to generate cash from our core business and Hifn's intention to repurchase shares of its common stock under the stock repurchase program. Readers are cautioned that Hifn's forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, such as: changes in customer demand and customer ordering patterns; stimulation of revenue growth through expansion of our sales force and portfolio of solutions; our ability to execute our product and technology roadmap, continuous control over expenses as compared to prior periods; and unexpected economic slowdown in the technology sector. Additional risks are detailed from time to time in Hifn's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hifn expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Hifn's most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Hifn's results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of Hifn's operating results for any future periods. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Hifn and speak only as of the date of this release.

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HIFN, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net revenues $10,220 $11,671 $30,414 $31,969 Costs and operating expenses: Cost of revenues 3,669 3,964 10,263 10,764 Research and development 3,140 2,916 10,238 10,336 Sales and marketing 2,678 2,097 8,002 6,036 General and administrative 1,816 1,940 4,813 7,040 Amortization of intangibles 749 737 2,247 2,212 12,052 11,654 35,563 36,388 Income (loss) from operations (1,832) 17 (5,149) (4,419) Interest and other income (expense), net 43 489 672 1,469 Income (loss) before income taxes (1,789) 506 (4,477) (2,950) Provision for income taxes 100 222 126 175 Net income (loss) $(1,889) $284 $(4,603) $(3,125) Net Income (loss) per share: - Basic $(0.13) $0.02 $(0.31) $(0.22) - Diluted $(0.13) $0.02 $(0.31) $(0.22) Weighted average shares outstanding: - Basic 14,848 14,109 14,828 14,010 - Diluted 14,848 14,398 14,828 14,010 HIFN, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited) June 30, September 30, 2008 2007 ASSETS Current assets: Cash & short-term investments $35,952 $35,322 Accounts receivable, net 6,891 7,450 Inventories 2,760 2,784 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,752 1,428 Total current assets 47,355 46,984 Other receivables 84 189 Property and equipment, net 1,987 1,982 Goodwill, intangibles and other assets, net 7,461 9,811 $56,887 $58,966 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $1,679 $1,467 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4,174 4,051 Total current liabilities 5,853 5,518 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 15 15 Paid-in capital 174,690 171,573 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (16) 3 Accumulated deficit (118,319) (113,716) Treasury stock, at cost (5,336) (4,427) Total stockholders' equity 51,034 53,448 $56,887 $58,966 HIFN, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 GAAP net income (loss) $(1,889) $284 $(4,603) $(3,125) Reconciling items: Stock-based compensation expense 410 762 1,380 1,749 Amortization of intangibles 749 737 2,247 2,212 Impairment of investments 212 - 382 - Non-GAAP net income (loss) $(518) $1,783 $(594) $836 GAAP basic net income (loss) per share $(0.13) $0.02 $(0.31) $(0.22) Reconciling items: Stock-based compensation expense 0.03 0.06 0.09 0.12 Amortization of intangibles 0.05 0.05 0.15 0.16 Impairment of investments 0.02 0.00 0.03 0.00 Non-GAAP basic net income (loss) per share $(0.03) $0.13 $(0.04) $0.06 GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.13) $0.02 $(0.31) $(0.22) Reconciling items: Stock-based compensation expense 0.03 0.05 0.09 0.12 Amortization of intangibles 0.05 0.05 0.15 0.16 Impairment of investments 0.02 0.00 0.03 0.00 Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.03) $0.12 $(0.04) $0.06 Shares used to calculate GAAP net income (loss) per share: Basic 14,848 14,109 14,828 14,010 Diluted 14,848 14,398 14,828 14,010 Shares used to calculate non-GAAP net income (loss) per share: Basic 14,848 14,109 14,828 14,010 Diluted 14,848 14,398 14,828 14,212

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CONTACT: William R. Walker, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
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Romano's Macaroni Grill(R) Reveals Guests' Favorite Italian FoodMy Amore contest uncovers America's love affair with pasta

DALLAS, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- According to thousands of online entries submitted for the Romano's Macaroni Grill "My Amore" contest, pasta dishes are the most preferred Italian food at Macaroni Grill locations nationwide. Forty-seven percent of respondents selected a pasta dish as their favorite Italian menu item, including 16 percent who enjoy taking an active role in the creation of their meal through the restaurant's popular Create Your Own Pasta offering. Other pasta favorites include Penne Rustica, Pasta Milano, Spaghetti with Meatballs and Fettuccine Alfredo. Of those who chose a pasta dish as their favorite, 45 percent prefer the penne noodle over all other types of pasta.

Official results and leading favorite dishes from each category:

Pasta - 47 percent (including Create Your Own Pasta, Pasta Milano, Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti & Meatballs)

Chicken - 28 percent (including Chicken Marsala, Chicken Scaloppine) Seafood - 14 percent (including Shrimp Portofino, Lobster Ravioli) Grill - 7 percent (including Boursin Filet, Tuscan Ribeye) Other - 4 percent

The "My Amore" contest offered by Macaroni Grill invited guests to visit the brand's web site to select their favorite Macaroni Grill menu item, expressing why it is special to them. The most creative and passionate entries received prizes and many of the winning entries will be posted online next to their selected menu items for other guests to review on http://www.macaronigrill.com/.

"We are pleased to hear so many passionate stories from our guests about the role our food plays in their lives," said Nancy Hampton, Vice President of Brand Strategy for Macaroni Grill. "We're looking forward to sharing these perspectives with all of our guests on our online menu in the very near future."

A new "My Amore" contest has begun at http://myamore.macaronigrill.com/ for guests to continue sharing their stories. Winning entries can also be found on the site.

ABOUT ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL

Romano's Macaroni Grill is a leading casual Italian restaurant with more than 220 locations worldwide. Working in open kitchens, Macaroni Grill chefs prepare Italian classics like Chicken Scaloppine and signature items such as Penne Rustica, as well as grilled specialties, fresh seafood, crisp salads, brick oven pizzas and numerous pasta dishes. The menu is complemented by one of the most extensive wine lists in casual dining, including house wine poured on the honor system, where applicable. Romano's Macaroni Grill is the second-largest brand in the Brinker International restaurant portfolio. Other Brinker restaurant brands include Chili's Grill & Bar, Maggiano's Little Italy and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.

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Rogers Wins Additional National Wireless Spectrum to Expand Advanced Wireless Services to Canadians

TORONTO, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the close of the Canadian federal government's Advanced Wireless Spectrum auction today, Rogers Communications confirmed its increased spectrum holdings will ensure the company is well prepared to serve its customers now and in the future with leading innovative broadband wireless services.

"The 20 MHz of Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum gained through the auction supports Rogers' continued growth strategy, and is a responsible investment particularly in the future diverse and growing opportunities to be found in broadband wireless data services," said Rob Bruce, President, Rogers Wireless. "This additional spectrum provides us with the flexibility to ensure we continue our history of launching the most innovative products and services that Canadians want today, and in the future."

Rogers Communications was the winning bidder for 20 MHz of spectrum in all 59 areas of the country, and was the only party to achieve this. In total, Rogers will pay $999,367,000. The new spectrum will add to the company's current portfolio of spectrum holdings and confirms Rogers Communication's ongoing commitment to Canadians by being in a position to continue our clear competitive advantage as Canada's largest and fastest wireless carrier in all Canadian markets.

About Rogers Communications

Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are engaged in wireless voice and data communications services through Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider and the operator of the country's only Global System for Mobile Communications ("GSM") based network. Through Cable and Telecom we are one of Canada's largest providers of cable television, cable telephony and high-speed Internet access, and are also a full-service, facilities-based telecommunications alternative to the traditional telephone companies. Through Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, and sports entertainment. We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B), and on the New York Stock Exchange . For further information about the Rogers group of companies, please visit http://www.rogers.com/.

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Aon Construction Services Group Adds Wrap-Up Insurance Expert to Greater New York Region Team

CHICAGO, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aon Corporation , the leading provider of global risk management and consulting services, today announced that Richard Resnick, formerly of the Willis Construction practice, has joined Aon Construction Services Group as regional director of wrap-ups. Resnick is one of a number of strategic hires made by Aon Construction Services Group to differentiate its services and deliver distinctive value to clients in the Greater New York region and around the world.

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In his new position, Resnick is responsible for providing oversight, direction and strategic leadership to Aon's wrap-up clients. Resnick has supported the construction industry for 35 years and specializes in the development, design and servicing of wrap-ups, or insurance controlled programs.

"Richard Resnick's outstanding reputation and industry expertise will not only add to Aon's experienced team but also benefit clients' business decisions and contribute to their success," said Peter Arkley, president and chief executive officer of Aon Construction Services Group. "Resnick is a true leader within the industry and will serve as an outstanding resource for clients, overseeing the design and development of innovative wrap-up programs."

Most recently, Resnick was employed by Willis Construction where he served as the regional wrap-up practice leader. Prior to this role, he managed and developed complex wrap-up programs as a senior vice president and director of Tanenbaum-Harber's wrap-up group. He has also held positions in the wrap-up divisions of The Allied Group and Johnson & Higgins.

Resnick has a bachelor's degree in history from Long Island University and a master's in business administration from Pace University's Lubin School of Business. He also holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. Resnick has been a consistent wrap-up resource to the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) by authoring several Expert Commentary articles, speaking at annual IRMI Conferences and serving as a technical adviser for IRMI's fourth edition of The Wrap-Up Guide, published in 2006.

About Aon Construction Services Group

Aon Construction Services Group employs over 540 employees dedicated to the construction industry in 25 offices across the country. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals understand every major sector of the construction industry and help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

About Aon

Aon Corporation is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting. Through its 36,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Our industry-leading global resources, technical expertise and industry knowledge are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Aon was named the world's "best broker" by Euromoney magazine's 2008 Insurance Survey. In 2008 Aon was ranked as the world's largest insurance and employee benefits broker by Business Insurance. Aon also was ranked by A.M. Best as the number one global insurance brokerage in 2007 and 2008 based on brokerage revenues, and voted best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary, and best employee benefits consulting firm in 2007 by the readers of Business Insurance. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com/.

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comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for June 2008Summer Travel Season Sparks Increases in Several Travel CategoriesGaming, Movies and Lotto Sites Also Gain

RESTON, Va., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties for June 2008 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. Content categories showing gains in June were heavily leisure-oriented, including online gaming, travel, entertainment - movies and lotto/sweepstakes. But category gains were modest in a month in which the total number of Internet users decreased slightly and time spent online per user declined 4 percent.

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"With school letting out in June, Americans have begun to enjoy their summer vacations and appear to be spending less time online and more time basking in the sun," commented Jack Flanagan, executive vice president of comScore Media Metrix. "And when they are online, they spend more time engaged in leisure-related activities, whether it's playing games online, checking out reviews for this year's summer blockbusters, or gearing up for their summer travel."

Summer Travel Season

The online car rental category was the top-gaining in June, growing 4 percent to 6.5 million visitors. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company led the category with 3.4 million visitors, followed by Avis Budget Group with 2.6 million visitors. Significant gainers in the category included Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (up 39 percent to 1.1 million visitors), CarRentals.com (up 42 percent to 892,000 visitors), and Advantage.com (up 39 percent to 214,000 visitors).

The travel - ground/cruise category ranked as the third fastest-growing category in June, growing 3 percent to 11.5 million visitors. Amtrak led the category with 2.7 million visitors (up 11 percent), followed by VacationsToGo.com with 2.2 million visitors (up 14 percent), and Greyhound Lines with 1.6 million visitors (up 26 percent). The gains in ground travel lines like Amtrak and Greyhound may reflect Americans' attempts to save on summer travel by avoiding the increasing costs of air travel and long car trips due to rising gas prices.

Summer Blockbusters Drive Traffic to Movie Sites

Several summer blockbusters reached theaters in June, driving a 2-percent gain to the entertainment - movies category. IMDB.com (Internet Movie Data Base) led the category with 20.8 million visitors, followed by Moviefone (15.6 million visitors) and Yahoo! Movies (15.2 million visitors). Interest in Disney's summer blockbuster Wall-E drove a 24-percent gain to Disney Movies (4.7 million visitors), while the release of Kung Fu Panda resulted in a 182-percent gain to DreamWorks SKG (1.4 million visitors).

More Gaming Online When School's Out

Online gaming typically increases during the summer months with kids out of school, and the category was among the ten fastest-gaining this month with more than 94 million visitors. The category was led by Yahoo! Games with 17 million visitors, followed by EA Online (13.8 million visitors) and Disney Games (12.8 million).

Top 50 Properties

Google Sites maintained its #1 position in the Top Properties ranking, reaching 140.2 million Americans in June, narrowly edging out Yahoo! Sites with 140.1 million, while Microsoft Sites ranked third with 119.7 million visitors. Apple Inc. moved up two positions to #10 as consumers swooned over the next generation Apple iPhone, which was announced in June. Disney Online and Adobe Sites each gained four spots to numbers 21 and 22, respectively.

Top 50 Ad Focus Ranking

Platform-A led the Ad Focus ranking in June, reaching 90 percent of the nearly 190 million Americans online, followed by Yahoo! Network (83 percent reach), Google Ad Network (81 percent reach), and Specific Media (78 percent reach).

TABLE 1 comScore Top 10 Gaining Properties by Percentage Change in Unique Visitors* (U.S.) June 2008 vs. May 2008 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) Rank by Unique May-08 Jun-08 % Change Visitors Total Internet : Total Audience 190,858 189,873 -1 N/A GSN - Game Show Network 910 4,627 409 235 YOURDEGREE.COM 1,935 5,013 159 208 International Data Group 3,820 6,961 82 145 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) 3,983 6,759 70 152 EPRIZE.NET 4,160 6,370 53 165 Buzznet 5,427 6,920 28 147 Dow Jones & Company 6,613 8,304 26 124 Spill Group 4,345 5,311 22 196 PCH.COM 6,876 8,403 22 123 MANIATV.COM 3,809 4,550 19 236 *Ranking based on the top 250 properties in June 2008 TABLE 2 comScore Top 10 Gaining Categories by Percentage Change in Unique Visitors (U.S.) June 2008 vs. May 2008 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) May-08 Jun-08 % Change Total Internet : Total Audience 190,858 189,873 -1 Car Rental 6,261 6,504 4 Fragrances/Cosmetics 19,205 19,713 3 Travel - Ground/Cruise 11,193 11,484 3 Coupons 24,508 25,037 2 Lotto/Sweepstakes 29,293 29,800 2 Entertainment - Movies 69,666 70,751 2 Family 68,159 68,896 1 Games 93,158 94,127 1 Online Trading 11,961 12,079 1 Hotels/Resorts 31,982 32,282 1 TABLE 3 comScore Top 50 Properties (U.S.) June 2008 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Unique Visitors (000) Source: comScore Media Metrix Unique Unique Visitors Visitors Rank Property (000) Rank Property (000) Total Internet : Total Audience 189,873 1 Google Sites 140,163 26 AT&T, Inc. 28,009 2 Yahoo! Sites 140,080 27 Target Corporation 27,978 3 Microsoft Sites 119,677 28 Comcast Corporation 27,519 4 AOL LLC 110,841 29 Yellowpages.com Network 25,685 5 Fox Interactive Media 85,998 30 Expedia Inc 24,481 6 eBay 72,972 31 Photobucket.com LLC 24,329 7 Amazon Sites 57,002 32 United Online, Inc 23,409 8 Wikipedia Sites 53,337 33 Bank of America 23,185 9 Ask Network 51,646 34 CareerBuilder LLC 22,033 10 Apple Inc. 45,396 35 Shopzilla.com Sites 21,425 11 Viacom Digital 45,053 36 Demand Media 21,028 12 Turner Network 43,515 37 CBS Corporation 20,867 13 New York Times Digital 42,373 38 ESPN 20,601 14 Glam Media 40,775 39 Gannett Sites 20,019 15 FACEBOOK.COM 37,375 40 Monster Worldwide 19,942 16 Weather Channel, The 34,963 41 Real.com Network 19,751 17 CNET Networks 32,822 42 WhitePages 19,196 18 craigslist, inc. 31,870 43 WordPress 18,899 19 Wal-Mart 30,398 44 Cox Enterprises Inc. 18,208 20 Superpages.com Network 30,155 45 WorldNow - ABC Owned Sites 18,128 21 Disney Online 30,012 46 WebMD Health 17,891 22 Adobe Sites 29,378 47 IRS.GOV 17,762 23 Time Warner - Excluding AOL 29,250 48 Hearst Corporation 17,535 24 Gorilla Nation 29,216 49 E.W. Scripps 16,853 25 Verizon Communications Corporation 28,266 50 Weatherbug Property 16,777 TABLE 4 comScore Ad Focus Ranking (U.S.) June 2008 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Unique Visitors (000) Source: comScore Media Metrix Unique Unique Visitors Reach Visitors Reach Rank Property (000) % Rank Property (000) % Total Internet : Total Audience 189,873 100% 1 Platform-A** 170,312 90% 26 Collective Media** 72,390 38% 2 Yahoo! Network** 158,064 83% 27 Vibrant Media** 72,080 38% 3 Google Ad Network** 154,419 81% 28 Ybrant - Oridian - ADdynamix Network** 71,554 38% 4 Specific Media** 148,311 78% 29 NNN Total Newspapers: U.S. 67,530 36% 5 ValueClick Networks** 141,915 75% 30 Gorilla Nation Media 66,866 35% 6 Yahoo! 138,426 73% 31 Undertone Networks** 65,945 35% 7 Tribal Fusion** 137,569 72% 32 YOUTUBE.COM 65,482 34% 8 YuMe Video Network - Media Partners 134,864 71% 33 MSN.COM Home Page 56,741 30% 9 Google 131,697 69% 34 EBAY.COM 56,698 30% 10 Casale Media Network** 128,569 68% 35 TattoMedia** 56,616 30% 11 adconion media group** 125,339 66% 36 IAC Ad Solutions - Media Partners 53,385 28% 12 DRIVEpm** 122,373 64% 37 Ask Network 51,646 27% 13 interCLICK** 118,905 63% 38 Kontera** 50,216 26% 14 Traffic Marketplace** 116,267 61% 39 MapQuest 48,422 26% 15 AOL Media Network 110,841 58% 40 PrecisionClick** 46,681 25% 16 24/7 Real Media** 109,135 57% 41 AMAZON.COM 46,666 25% 17 MSN-Windows Live 107,272 56% 42 NNN Top 25 44,926 24% 18 Tremor Media - Media Partners 101,361 53% 43 Business.com Network 44,709 24% 19 ADSDAQ by ContextWeb** 98,951 52% 44 Real Cities Network 44,577 23% 20 CPX Interactive** 88,911 47% 45 IB Local Network 40,506 21% 21 Turn, Inc** 87,681 46% 46 FACEBOOK.COM 37,375 20% 22 Burst Media** 84,246 44% 47 Quadrant One 37,347 20% 23 AdBrite** 81,133 43% 48 EBAY.COM Home Page 37,061 20% 24 Centro 76,733 40% 49 The Nabbr Network - Exclusive Media Partners 37,039 20% 25 MYSPACE.COM* 72,777 38% 50 Clearspring Widget Promotion Channel - Media Partners 36,495 19%

Reach % denotes the percentage of the total Internet population that viewed a particular entity at least once in June. For instance, Yahoo! was seen by 73 percent of the 190 million Internet users in June.

* Entity has assigned some portion of traffic to other syndicated entities.

** Denotes an advertising network. About comScore Media Metrix

comScore Media Metrix provides industry-leading Internet audience measurement services that report details of online media usage, visitor demographics and online buying power for the home, work and university audiences across local U.S. markets and across the globe. comScore Media Metrix reports are used by financial analysts, advertising agencies, publishers and marketers. comScore Media Metrix syndicated ratings are based on industry-sanctioned sampling methodologies.

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Belfast's Malone Lodge Selects Visual One Solutions by AgilysysBoutique Property Implements Property Management, Sales & Catering Solutions

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, announced today that Malone Lodge Hotel, Apartments & Suites in Belfast, Northern Ireland has selected the Visual One property management system and Visual One sales & catering solution to increase efficiency and streamline operations at the upscale boutique property.

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"After a lengthy review process, we concluded that the Visual One solutions were a perfect fit for us," said Gareth Macklin, business development manager at Malone Lodge, Hotel, Apartments & Suites. "We're a very unique property, with four buildings, a range of accommodations and wide differentiation in categorization. We needed a sophisticated property management system that could handle these variables. Also, we wanted a sales and catering product that could manage a wide range of conference and banquet facilities. The Visual One solutions will enable us to improve guest service and, ultimately, drive more revenue to our bottom line."

The Visual One property management solution offers a wide range of features and functionality, including front office operations, guest history, housekeeping, night audit, reservations management, room maintenance and travel agent management. The property also selected the Visual One sales & catering solution, a powerful and flexible software system that manages meeting room and banquet operations and is fully integrated with the Visual One property management system, utilizing the same database and providing real-time information exchanges.

"The combined power of the Visual One property management and sales & catering solutions will enable Malone Lodge to manage day-to-day operations much more efficiently," said Tina Stehle, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group. "These systems are ideally suited for upscale properties that provide meeting and banquet amenities. The flexibility and reliability of the Visual One solutions will maximize profitability while taking guest service to an even higher level."

Malone Lodge Hotel, Apartments & Suites is situated in the peaceful suburbs of the Queen's Quarter of Belfast. The four-star property is one of the city's finest boutique townhouse hotels and offers a wide range of accommodations, including apartments and guest suites, as well as a fitness center, restaurant, bar and meeting facilities. Malone Lodge is the recent recipient of the Go Belfast 'Hotel of the Year' award and the Getting Married in Northern Ireland 'Wedding Venue of the Year' award. The property also has been cited by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board as a 'Highly Commended Hotel of the Year.'

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/ .

PR Contact: Maureen Morreale, Agilysys, Inc., 440-519-8161, maureen.morreale@agilysys.com

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Belfast's Malone Lodge Selects Visual One Solutions by Agilysys

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 21 /PRNewswire/ --

- Boutique Property Implements Property Management, Sales & Catering Solutions

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, announced today that Malone Lodge Hotel, Apartments & Suites in Belfast, Northern Ireland has selected the Visual One property management system and Visual One sales & catering solution to increase efficiency and streamline operations at the upscale boutique property.

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About Agilysys, Inc.

PR Contact: Maureen Morreale, Agilysys, Inc., +1-440-519-8161, maureen.morreale@agilysys.com

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

Agilysys, Inc.

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MovieTickets.com Sells More Than 1,000,000 Tickets in Four-Day Span as 'The Dark Knight' Breaks Daily, Weekend Ticket Sales Records'Dark Knight' Jumps to No. 4 Performing Film of All-Time on MovieTickets.com.

LOS ANGELES, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- MovieTickets.com (http://www.movietickets.com/) sold more than one million tickets Thursday to Sunday, including more than 20 tickets per second during peak times, as "The Dark Knight" descended on the box office this weekend.

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The world's most powerful Internet ticketing service set four all-time records between Friday and Sunday, including single-day and opening-weekend records site-wide and for a single film.

"This film set a milestone for online ticketing," said Joel Cohen, executive vice president and general manager for MovieTickets.com. "This is the third film in three years to break these coveted records. The fact we're seeing these records fall so often really speaks to the increasing role of online movie ticketing."

Behind the strength of its record-breaking weekend, "The Dark Knight" is currently the online ticketing provider's No. 4 Performing Film of All-Time:

MovieTickets.com's Top-5 Performing Films of All-Time 1. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 2. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 3. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4. The Dark Knight 5. The Passion of The Christ

For more information or to speak with a MovieTickets.com representative, contact Formula at (310) 578-7050 or via e-mail at mayer@formulapr.com.

MovieTickets.com exhibitors include: Academy 8 Theaters (P & G Theaters), Access Digital Theatres, Alco Theaters, All Star Entertainment, AMC Theatres, Amherst Cinema Art Center, Arena Grand Theatre (Columbus Hospitality), Ashbrie Cinemas, Atlantic Theaters (Movies at Midway), Atlas Cinemas, B&B Theaters, Bank Street Theatre, Bowtie Cinemas, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Bryn Mawr Movie Theatre Co., Camera Cinemas, Celebrity Theatres, Channelside Cinemas, Cinema Centers, Cinema Four-Quad (Quad Cinema), Cinemagic Movies, Cinemagic Theatres (MN), Cinemall, Cineplex Odeon, Classic Cinemas, Clearview Cinemas, Cleveland Cinemas, Consolidated Theatres, Cornelius Cinemas, Dickinson Theatres, Dipson Theatres, Discovery Theater, Drexel Theatres, Eastern Shores (O'Neil Theaters NE), Emagine Entertainment (Cinema Hollywood), Entertainment Retail (Hollywood Hits), Elvis Cinemas, Eveningstar Cinema, Famous Players, Film Forum, Fine Arts Theatre - Beverly Hills, Fox Bay Cinema Grill, Foxmoor Movies, Frank Theaters, Funasia Theaters, Galaxy Cinemas (Canada), Galaxy Cinemas (GA), Galaxy Cinemas (NC), Greater Huntington Theatres, Greenville Cinemas (Camelot Cinemas), Hallett Cinemas, Harkins Theatres, Harrisonville Cinema, HLB Entertainment (Palace 9, Majestic 10), Hollywood Cinema 9, Hollywood Premier Cinemas, Howell Theater, IFC Center, Island Cinemas, Jarvis Conservatory, Kew Gardens (and Cobble Hill), K&G Theaters (Bloomfield 8), Krikorian Premiere Theatres, Landmark Theatres (and Ritz Theatres), M Park 4, Main Street Cinemas, Malco Theatres, Mann Theatres , Marcus Theatres, Marquee Cinemas, Metropolitan Theatres, Mission Grove Theaters, MJR Theatres, MnM Theatres, Moore Family Theaters, Movie Tavern, MovieMax Theatres, NAOS Entertainment, Narberth Theatre, National Amusements, Nelsonville Movies 10, North American Cinema, Oasis Cinema, Omniplex Theatre Group, O'Neil Theatres (Louisiana), Pacific Theatres, Paris Theater, Penn Cinema, Phoenix Theatres (MI), Phoenix Theatres (TN), Pickwick Theatres, Premiere Cinemas, Quarry Cinemas, Rail Road Square Cinema, Rave Motion Pictures, Reading Cinemas USA (City Cinemas, Angelika), Regency 8 Cinema, Rio Entertainment, Riviera Cinemas, Roxy Theatres, Safari Cinema, Sayville Theatre, Scotiabank Theatres, Sea Turtle Cinemas, ShowBiz Cinemas, Showplace Cinemas, Silver Screen Cinemas, Silver Screen Partners, Spotlight Theatres, Star Vu Drive-In, Starplex Cinemas, Studio Movie Grill, Sunrise Cinemas, Tango Theaters, Tower Theaters, Trans-Lux Cinemas, UltraStar Cinemas, Village Theaters, Warren Theatres, Watson Theatre, Wellfleet Cinemas, and Westates Theatres.

About MovieTickets.com

MovieTickets.com (http://www.movietickets.com/), the world's most powerful Internet movie ticketing service, offers moviegoers a convenient way to buy movie tickets in advance. MovieTickets.com enables consumers to buy tickets online for movie screens across the United States, as well as in Canada at MovieTickets.ca; in the U.K. at MovieTickets.co.uk; in Ireland at MovieTickets.ie; from any Internet-enabled wireless device at mobile.movietickets.com; and from any phone at 877-789-MOVIE. Formed in 2000, MovieTickets.com is a joint venture between AMC Entertainment, Hollywood Media Corp. , National Amusements, Famous Players, Marcus Theatres , Viacom and America Online, and leverages the collective theater chain expertise to deliver consumers a premium movie ticketing experience. Its elite collection of partner theaters consistently represents over 50 percent of the top 50 and over 50 percent of the top 100 grossing theaters in North America on any given weekend. The MovieTickets.com theater chain group, which includes 128 theater chains, is about five times the number of chains of its nearest competitor.

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La plate-forme de GSI Commerce utilisée pour lancer les activités européennes d'iRobot s'adressant directement aux consommateurs ; ouverture de boutiques virtuelles au Royaume-Uni et en Allemagne

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvanie, July 21 /PRNewswire/ --

GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq : GSIC), fournisseur important de solutions de commerce électronique et multivoies, a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'iRobot (Nasdaq : IRBT) utilise la plate-forme de commerce électronique de GSI pour lancer ses activités européennes s'adressant directement aux consommateurs par l'intermédiaire de boutiques virtuelles au Royaume-Uni (www.iroboteurope.co.uk) et en Allemagne (www.iroboteurope.de).

<< Nous sommes ravis de la plate-forme de commerce électronique multiservices de GSI >>, a affirmé John Elordi, directeur général par intérim de la division Robots domestiques d'iRobot Corp. << GSI a joué un rôle important dans la croissance des activités électroniques d'iRobot aux Ã‰tats-Unis, et nous nous attendons à ce que notre partenariat de commerce électronique continue de prendre de l'ampleur alors que nous tentons de tirer profit de nouvelles occasions d'affaires générées par nos activités internationales s'adressant directement aux consommateurs. >>

iRobot a remplacé ses activités américaines de commerce électronique par une solution de commerce électronique de GSI au mois de janvier 2006, période à laquelle ce fabricant de matériel de robotique de Bedford, dans le Massachusetts, a lancé une boutique virtuelle entièrement repensée aux Ã‰tats-Unis (www.irobot.com). L'entente internationale s'échelonnant sur plusieurs années procure à iRobot une technologie de commerce électronique, des capacités de traitement de commandes, et d'intégration aux services de soutien à la clientèle et d'exécution d'une tierce partie.

<< Nous sommes fiers de fournir une plate-forme de commerce électronique et des services qui répondent aux besoins d'iRobot alors que cette société étend ses activités s'adressant directement aux consommateurs à l'échelle internationale. Ã‰tant donné que le commerce électronique international s'avère davantage une priorité stratégique pour nos partenaires, nous nous sommes engagés à contribuer à leur croissance et à accroître la portée de leurs activités s'adressant directement aux consommateurs >>, a déclaré Steven Davis, vice-président directeur des activités internationales et président et directeur général de GSI Commerce Solutions International, S.L. << Le commerce électronique international comporte plusieurs complexités pour les marques et les détaillants. La plate-forme de commerce électronique de GSI traite les monnaies européennes importantes, les systèmes de paiement et la perception de l'impôt, ce qui simplifie l'expansion de nos partenaires dans le commerce électronique mondial. >>

Ã€ propos de GSI Commerce

GSI Commerce(R) (www.gsicommerce.com) est un fournisseur important de services assurant le commerce électronique, le commerce de détail multivoie, et le marketing interactif pour les grandes entreprises grand public des Ã‰tats-Unis et du monde entier. Nous offrons des solutions de commerce électronique personnalisées par le biais de notre plate-forme de commerce électronique intégrée, qui comporte trois composants : technologie, exécution et service à la clientèle. Nous offrons chacun des composants de la plate-forme en modules ou dans le cadre d'une solution intégrée de bout en bout. Nous proposons également une gamme complète de services marketing interactifs par le biais de deux divisions, soit gsi interactive(SM) et e-Dialog Inc.

Ã‰noncés prospectifs

Le présent communiqué de presse contient des énoncés prospectifs au sens de la loi Private Securities Litigation Reform Act de 1995. Tous les énoncés formulés dans le présent communiqué, à l'exception des déclarations de nature rétrospective, sont des énoncés prospectifs. Les résultats réels peuvent varier considérablement de ceux exprimés ou sous-entendus par ces énoncés prospectifs. De plus amples renseignements sur les facteurs potentiels qui pourraient avoir des effets sur GSI Commerce sont disponibles dans les versions les plus récentes de son formulaire 10-K, du formulaire 10-Q et dans d'autres rapports et déclarations déposés par GSI Commerce auprès de la SEC. GSI Commerce rejette catégoriquement toute intention ou obligation de mettre à jour ces énoncés prospectifs.

Contact : GSI Commerce, Inc. Marketing d'entreprise +1-610-491-7474 Fax : +1-610-265-2866 news@gsicommerce.com Site Web : http://www.gsicommerce.com http://www.irobot.com

GSI Commerce Inc.

GSI Commerce, Inc., Marketing d'entreprise, +1-610-491-7474, fax : +1-610-265-2866, news@gsicommerce.com

TRX Introduces New TRAVELTRAX Data Quality TechnologyCustomer-focused initiative yields new technologies to enhance the accuracy of corporate travel data

ATLANTA, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRX, Inc. , a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, today announced the release of Hotel Name Normalization and Data Scorecard, as elements of its TRAVELTRAX solution. These new data technologies help clients significantly improve the accuracy of their corporate travel data within the TRAVELTRAX customer reporting library. TRX recently piloted both Hotel Name Normalization and Data Scorecard with Proctor & Gamble (P&G) through a joint project with IBM.

"For global companies that have several different suppliers worldwide, TRX is unique in offering data consolidation, data scoring, and reporting independence," said TRX President & CEO, Trip Davis. "Data consolidation combined with the configuration capabilities of the reporting provide significant value for a global client like P&G."

TRAVELTRAX Hotel Name Normalization addresses the widespread inconsistencies of hotel property names across all customer data sources. When the normalization process is applied to customer data feeds, hotel property names are converted to a standardized structure for consistent reference and reporting. Duplicate or mismatched hotel records are normalized and tagged appropriately. Inconsistent information is consolidated into one standardized record. The technology significantly improves the reporting accuracy with a hotel name match rate of 95% or greater for all new hotel property name data.

TRAVELTRAX Data Scorecard monitors over 60 specific travel data elements and addresses low quality sourcing data through a detailed, configurable report. Anomalous data elements from the original source data and any missing or incorrect components are flagged by the Scorecard, giving the TRX client the opportunity to take these results to the originating data source and then rectify the problem. Proactively using the Data Scorecard to improve the quality of source data creates accountability for travel industry suppliers and vendors. The final outputs of these reports can be leveraged in supplier negotiations.

About TRX

TRX is a global technology company. We develop and host software applications that process data records and automate manual processes, enabling our clients to optimize performance and control costs. We are a leading provider to the travel industry. We deliver our technology applications in an on-demand environment to travel agencies, corporations, travel suppliers, government agencies, credit card associations, credit card issuing banks, and third-party administrators. TRX is headquartered in Atlanta with operations and associates in North America, Europe, and Asia.

TRX, Inc.

CONTACT: Kira Perdue of Trevelino-Keller Communications Group,
+1-404-214-0722, extension 101, kperdue@trevelinokeller.com, for TRX, Inc.

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

Level 3 Selected by Funcom as Exclusive CDN Provider for the Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures Online GameLevel 3's CDN Supports High-Volume Traffic Spikes for Multi-player Online Game

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications' Content Markets Group today announced that it has been selected by Funcom, a leading independent developer and publisher of computer and console games, to be that company's exclusive provider of content delivery network (CDN) services for the Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures online game launch and ongoing content patching. Level 3's content delivery services enable Funcom to deliver game updates during times of extremely high-traffic volumes.

"The Age of Conan was developed with the latest technologies to be the next generation of massive multi-player online games (MMOG)," said Ole Schreiner, vice president of operations at Funcom. "Funcom needed a Tier 1 CDN provider that could provide the quality, dependability and scalability to support critical game patch update files at all times. With the Age of Conan launch, one of the largest MMOG releases in history, Level 3 has proven that it can deliver game patch updates without issue during peak traffic times of extremely large flash crowds as hundreds of thousands of players log in to play the game."

Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 is delivering origin storage, caching and download services to provide potentially hundreds of gigabytes per second (Gbps) of on-demand capacity for game patch updates. Funcom's developers regularly update the Age of Conan as the game evolves. These updates are delivered with software patches to the online game via Level 3's CDN and need to be delivered smoothly to not interrupt the participation in the game by hundreds of thousands of players. During the first 60 days of the Age of Conan launch, the Level 3 CDN delivered over 2 petabytes (the equivalent of over 1 million high-quality online movies) of game patch updates to the Age of Conan players.

"We are pleased to collaborate with Funcom to deliver the scalable, high- quality services that the growing online gaming community requires," said Grant van Rooyen, president of Level 3's Content Markets Group. "The rich graphic and video environments Funcom delivers require very large amounts of bandwidth, and Level 3's global network and robust content delivery services are specifically designed to serve the needs of companies that require quality and dependability in the delivery of large-file content."

Level 3's content delivery network is designed to accommodate rich media content for large online audiences. Its CDN improves the speed and efficiency with which large-file, high-volume content traffic is delivered. The speed, quality and reliability that are delivered with these services are keys to providing the real-time user experience demanded by online gamers today.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. For more information, visit http://www.level3.com/.

Level 3 Communications, Level 3, the red 3D brackets and the Level 3 Communications logo are registered service marks of Level 3 Communications, LLC and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. Any other service, product or company names recited herein are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to the company's ability to: successfully integrate acquisitions; increase the volume of traffic on the network; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Communications

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Level 3 Selected by Funcom as Exclusive CDN Provider for the Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures Online Game

BROOMFIELD, Colorado, July 21 /PRNewswire/ --

- Level 3's CDN Supports High-Volume Traffic Spikes for Multi-player Online Game

Level 3 Communications' Content Markets Group today announced that it has been selected by Funcom, a leading independent developer and publisher of computer and console games, to be that company's exclusive provider of content delivery network (CDN) services for the Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures online game launch and ongoing content patching. Level 3's content delivery services enable Funcom to deliver game updates during times of extremely high-traffic volumes.

"We are pleased to collaborate with Funcom to deliver the scalable, high-quality services that the growing online gaming community requires," said Grant van Rooyen, president of Level 3's Content Markets Group. "The rich graphic and video environments Funcom delivers require very large amounts of bandwidth, and Level 3's global network and robust content delivery services are specifically designed to serve the needs of companies that require quality and dependability in the delivery of large-file content."

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT) is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. For more information, visit http://www.Level3.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Web site: http://www.level3.com

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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Despite Respective Advantages of Both Types of Technology, Retail Electronics Salespersons Recommend LCD TVs Far More Frequently than Plasma TVs

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- At a rate of more than three to one, retail electronics salespersons are recommending liquid crystal display (LCD) flat screen TVs instead of sets using plasma technology to shoppers who are seeking to purchase big screen televisions (sets with screens measuring 40 inches or larger), according to the J.D. Power and Associates and Market Force Information 2008 Television Retail Insights Report(SM) released today.

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The report, produced jointly by J.D. Power and Associates and Market Force Information, compiles the findings of more than 2,000 trained mystery shoppers who shopped during the past six months. The mystery shopping research measures the product knowledge of salespersons and investigates the types of recommendations they make to customers.

"While we see that salespeople are aggressively pushing shoppers to LCD sets, it is important for consumers to understand that plasma technology also offers a number of unique advantages, not the least of which is that inch for inch, plasma sets cost less than LCD sets," said Larry Wu, senior director of the technology practice at J.D. Power and Associates. "In addition, compared with most LCD sets, plasma TVs also display deeper blacks and show fast-moving objects better."

The report finds that the high proportion of recommendations of LCD sets is primarily due to retail salespersons' lack of knowledge regarding recent improvements in plasma technology. For example, more than one-third (38%) of salespersons told their customers that LCD sets last longer. Also, 37 percent of salespersons warned their customers that images may be permanently burned onto the screens of plasma TVs.

"Although burn-in was once a problem with the first plasmas to hit the market, this has not been a serious issue for several years," said Wu. "In addition, the durability of plasma sets is now on par with that of LCD TVs, with many of today's plasma sets rated to operate for 50,000 hours or more without failure."

While many salespeople focused on problems with plasma technology that have already been resolved, most failed to tell their customers about some of the advantages of LCD sets. Fewer than one-fourth of salespersons mentioned that LCD sets weigh less, use less energy, and produce less heat than plasma sets. In addition, salespersons often told customers about a current and actual concern with plasma sets -- their shiny glass screens can reflect unwanted light in brightly lit rooms (mentioned by 68% of salespeople).

Although LCD TVs are recommended much more often than plasma sets, the gap is narrowing. The recommendation rate for plasma TVs increased from 17 percent in the first quarter of 2008 to 23 percent in the second quarter. In addition, among salespersons who recommend LCD rather than plasma technology, many are described as being less emphatic in their recommendation than they were just three months ago.

"The growing rate of plasma recommendations means that plasma TV technology is not likely to fade away anytime soon-as HD DVD technology did recently in favor of Blu-ray Disc(TM) technology," said Wu.

During the second quarter of 2008, among LCD TV brands, Samsung and Sony were recommended by salespersons 35 percent and 28 percent of the time, respectively. Vizio sets were recommended approximately 7 percent of the time. No other LCD brand received a recommendation rate of more than 2 percent.

Among plasma television brands, Panasonic was recommended by salespersons 37 percent of the time, while Samsung and Pioneer were recommended 14 percent and 12 percent of the time, respectively.

"At most retail stores, large-screen television shoppers face an array of flat panel sets that all look essentially the same to the untrained eye, which is why recommendations from salespersons carry so much importance," said Wu. "If customers have not established a clear brand preference by the time they begin to shop, they are more likely to purchase the brand their salesperson recommends."

The report finds that television shoppers are likely to encounter very different levels of service and expertise, depending on the type of retailer: a big-box electronics retailer (such as Best Buy or Circuit City); a specialty television retailer (such as Ken Crane's, MyerEmco); a mass merchant (such as Target or Wal-Mart); or a warehouse store (such as Costco or Sam's Club). On average, specialty retailers provide more comprehensive and accurate answers to shoppers' questions. Big-box stores also perform well in providing customer service, but product knowledge tends to be less consistent among individual salespersons. Salespersons at mass merchants, however, are often unable to provide answers to basic technical questions or make definitive product recommendations at a commensurate level, compared with other retail outlets.

"Television shoppers who visit mass merchants may be more concerned with obtaining a low price and may not be seeking expert advice," said Wu. "However, television shoppers should be aware that the lower prices they find at mass merchants are primarily due to the fact that these stores tend to carry second-tier brand TVs, rather than major brands such as Sony or Panasonic. When pricing for a specific television model is compared at each type of retailer, the prices are surprisingly similar. In addition, many specialty retailers and big-box stores provide price match guarantees. Even though shoppers may perceive that TV prices tend to be higher at certain types of retailers, it is important that they consider shopping at retailers where they can obtain product information and technical support that will allow them to be comfortable with their purchase decision. High-definition televisions can be complicated to set up and operate, which means that consumers should not underestimate the importance of sound advice."

About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

About Market Force Information

Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer experience information and insights company for multi-location businesses including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies. With over 120 years of combined industry experience, Market Force Information has pioneered the industry with a suite of customer experience information solutions -- from 300,000 mystery shoppers, to real customer surveys, to expert evaluation -- that provides actionable insight into the customer's 'moment of truth' and gives its clients a holistic view of their customer's in-store experience. For more information, please visit: http://www.marketforce.com/.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2007 were $6.8 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

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SonicWALL Chooses InSync Software to Improve Global Inventory Visibility and ODM PerformanceRFID Deployment Provides Advanced Levels of Inventory Visibility

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicWALL , a leading provider of secure network infrastructure has selected InSync Software, Inc.'s Edgeware platform and Asset Tracking Solution to provide physical inventory visibility and performance metrics of Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs).

"We chose InSync Software for its ability to provide a single dashboard view of all inventory locations," Says Atul Dhablania, VP of Operations for SonicWALL. "InSync's solution has delivered this real-time visibility and has additionally allowed us to better manage our ODMs by providing us with indisputable performance metrics."

SonicWALL's primary application objectives were to reduce in-transit times, lead times, lower inventory levels and manage ODM performance. SonicWALL executives sought a scalable solution that could provide real-time visibility of inventory and that could be deployed throughout their extended supply chain. Additionally, SonicWALL required the ability to integrate item-level processes information from its suppliers into its existing ERP system. Integrated data is used to enhance and automate business processes.

InSync's Asset Tracking Solution uses passive GEN2 UHF RFID tags, each written with item-specific product information as it is applied to product shells. UHF RFID antennas were installed to read the tags at entry and exit points in each manufacturer's facility. When shipments arrive at the 3PL warehouse, they pass through RFID-enabled Dock Doors, where UHF antennas record their entry.

To utilize RFID infrastructure and minimize development and deployment time, SonicWALL uses InSync's Edgeware application platform in conjunction with InSync's Asset Tracking Solution. The Edgeware platform allows operators to configure, monitor and maintain RFID and barcode devices in the manufacturing and distribution facilities. InSync's Asset Tracking Solution runs on the Edgeware platform and makes use of RFID data from all locations.

InSync's software transforms data using pre-defined business logic, then packages and sends it to SonicWALL's inventory tracking system. The software automates the sending of event notices and messages when they occur, and triggers alerts when necessary. Dashboard views allow operators onsite or remotely to track an assets expected route, history, and condition, as well as view real-time inventory levels in remote locations and in-transit.

"We were very pleased to be selected by SonicWALL for this mission-critical application," Ashish Chona, CEO of InSync Software Inc. says. "The elements of this application; high volumes of high value assets moving between disparate business partners, are common characteristics of today's High Tech global business environments. Our Asset Tracking Solution addresses these challenges, providing SonicWALL with a measurable "pulse" for every asset."

About InSync Software, Inc.

InSync Software, Inc. provides software solutions that leverage RFID, GPS, and sensor technologies to locate and track assets, improve operational efficiencies, and manage risks. InSync's innovative software combines sensory data and enterprise information (via ERP, WMS, etc.) to actively manage assets regardless of their location. InSync's solutions provide customers with advanced levels of process governance and collaboration across disparate businesses and significantly reduce application development and deployment times. Visit InSync at http://www.insyncrfid.com/.

InSync is an Intel Capital and Rustic Canyon company. InSync is headquartered in San Jose, CA, with offices in India and Asia.

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/

InSync Software, Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Huff of InSync Software, Inc., +1-831-600-6944

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

Hifn Inks Distribution Deal with Promark for Swarm(TM) Unified Storage BundleDistribution Deal for Swarm Unified Storage Bundle enables Hifn to offer the award-winning Swarm Software with industry leading server hardware platforms

LOS GATOS, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hifn(TM) , the catalyst behind storage and networking innovation, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Promark Technology, one of the country's top value added distributors for government resellers. The agreement is for US-wide distribution of Hifn's Swarm Unified Storage Bundle, opening up wider market opportunities by deploying Hifn's award-winning Swarm(TM) iSCSI SAN and NAS software on industry standard server hardware.

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The Swarm iSCSI SAN and NAS software has been widely praised by customers for its ease of use and comprehensive feature set, including a broad set of data management and data protection/business continuity tools that are typically extra cost add-ons with other vendors.

"iSCSI and unified storage has become an indispensable piece of our business and the storage platform of choice, especially for the SMB/SME market," said Dale Foster, President and CEO of Promark. "Hifn's Swarm Bundle gives our channel a high-value solution with Enterprise-class features that is available in an open, standard off the shelf storage platform."

"We could not have found a better distribution partner than Promark to help us deliver our Swarm Bundle," said Albert Sisto, Chairman and CEO of Hifn. "Their experience with iSCSI technology, the national network of storage resellers and expertise in federal government sales provide Hifn with a distribution powerhouse, expanding the opportunities for Hifn's iSCSI SAN and NAS software just as the market for iSCSI storage is reaching critical mass."

Hifn's simple-to-implement and easy-to-use Swarm Storage Bundle delivers a robust feature set that targets the mid market and continues the company's mission to protect sensitive data. Swarm is a unique software solution with support for both iSCSI SAN and NAS storage protocols within Microsoft Windows environments. Unlike most iSCSI implementations, Hifn Swarm includes a wide range of features for storage management and data availability services designed to simplify and reduce storage management overhead and improve data security and availability for customers. All storage management -- including administration of multiple deployed appliances -- is handled via an intuitive web-based GUI. Swarm provides broad volume management features with support for on-the-fly volume and capacity expansion and enhanced data availability with Multi-Path I/O support, providing dual data paths for active/active access to storage. Advanced data protection is included by enabling VSS-consistent snapshots and volume-based remote replication to facilitate disaster recovery and business continuity operations. Hifn's innovative unified software also includes integrated backup, enabling users to backup directly from SAN-based storage, greatly reducing the backup window and eliminating backup traffic from the LAN.

Hifn's Swarm Storage Bundle also includes the company's Express DS 250/255 data encryption card. Designed for fast and efficient OEM integration, the DS 250/255 is a high-performance, low-power data security accelerator card that provides advanced AES 256 encryption for sensitive data while meeting the standards for regulatory compliance, such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley.

About Promark Technology

Promark Technology is one of the premier value added distributors (VAD) in the United States. Promark's core technology focus is distributing data storage and electronic document imaging products and solutions through a two- tier distribution channel selling to value added resellers (VARs) and system integrators. Promark leverages its direct relationships with world class technology partners to provide solutions that meet the most demanding needs of its customers. Promark always strives to create a strong and lasting relationship with both its customers and manufacturers that allow it to be the trusted source to help grow their businesses. Promark's headquarters and warehouse are in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Promark has sales teams geographically dispersed to support its customer base across the United States with location in CO, IL, MD, NH, OR, and WA.

About Hifn

Hifn delivers the key channel and OEM ingredients for 21st century storage and networking environments. Leveraging over a decade of leadership and expertise in the development of purpose-built Applied Service Processors (ASPs), we are a trusted partner to industry leaders for whom infrastructure innovation in storage and networking is critical to success. With the majority of secure networked communications flowing through Hifn technology, the 21st century convergence of storage and networking drives our product roadmap forward. For more information, please visit: http://www.hifn.com/.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements regarding the Company's future financial performance including, without limitation, statements related to opening up wider market opportunities by deploying Hifn's award-winning Swarm(TM) iSCSI SAN and NAS software on industry standard server hardware, Hifn's Swarm Bundle gives our channel a high-value solution, providing Hifn with a distribution powerhouse, and expanding the opportunities for Hifn's iSCSI SAN and NAS software just as the market for iSCSI storage is reaching critical mass , are all forward- looking statement within the meaning of the Safe Harbor that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include, but are not limited to: dependency on a small number of customers; customer demand and customer ordering patterns; and orders from Hifn's customers may be below the company's current expectations. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Hifn's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hifn expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Hifn, Inc., Corporate Communications, +1-408-399-3520,
press@hifn.com; Agency, Judy Smith of JPR Communications, +1-818-386-0403,
judys@jprcom.com

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

Open Source Collaboration Project, ICEcore, Becomes Kablink and Adds Unique Workflow Functionality to Improve TeamingKablink platform continues to deliver enterprise-class solutions for enabling team productivity

PORTLAND, Ore., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OSCON 2008 -- ICEcore, the open source collaboration platform that unifies team workspaces with real-time conferencing, today announced it has changed its name to Kablink(TM) and is adding new workflow functionality to automate and streamline collaboration processes. The only open source collaboration solution to offer workflow, this new capability facilitates and controls information flow throughout an organization and allows sophisticated collaboration applications to be created from the user interface. The name change was instigated by the addition of these new workflow capabilities and by the need to avoid confusion in the marketplace with first generation technologies. The workflow code was contributed by Novell, a sponsor of the Kablink project, and as part of the Kablink collaboration suite will help users save time, reduce human error and improve overall efficiency in their organizations.

"Our organization is comprised of busy professionals, all of whom are volunteering their most precious resource: time. We cannot afford to waste a minute of it," said Max Hall, clerk of the Board of Directors at the Discovery Museums in Acton, Mass. "Kablink helps us work efficiently and productively with document sharing and discussion forums all in a single open source solution. Kablink is enabling collaboration and communication throughout our organization, allowing our teams to work together -- where we want, when we want and the way we want -- all while achieving successful results for our institution."

In addition to the workflow functionality, Kablink is delivering an improved development toolkit, which extends the core feature set of the platform by simplifying the development of customized collaboration applications. This enhanced toolkit allows users to create targeted applications to address their specific business collaboration needs.

Evolving out of SiteScape, the goals of the Kablink project remain the same, to drive effective teamwork through integrated enterprise collaboration and social networking solutions. Working with the open source community, Kablink is developing a suite of team productivity tools for delivering better collaboration solutions that integrate blogs, wikis, conferencing, desktop sharing and document management.

"We are extremely pleased with the progress made to date in developing the Kablink Open Collaboration platform and to the significant possibilities that workflow brings to the project," said Brent McConnell, project leader at Kablink. "This new functionality will aid our community in defining the next-generation applications that will power collaboration and social networking today and in the future. It is this growing community that will drive future innovations to the Kablink platform and we are looking forward to witnessing the emergence of new ideas and applications."

Availability

The new workflow code and development toolkit is available today in the development versions of Kablink. For more information, visit http://www.kablink.org/.

About Kablink

Kablink is a scalable open source collaboration platform for social networking and productive teamwork. Any user can instantly start a "team" to create, manage, share and discuss ideas, or create workflows and web applications. Kablink includes blogs, wikis, calendars, tasks, document management, live conferencing and instant messaging. To join the next generation of enterprise social networking, visit http://www.kablink.org/.

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 is a registered trademark and ICEcore and Kablink are 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: Kerry Adorno of Novell, +1-781-464-8042, kadorno@novell.com; or
Rebecca Paquette of SHIFT Communications, +1-617-779-1849,
rpaquette@shiftcomm.com, for Novell, Inc.

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

Geeks On Call(R) Joins the Long & Foster(R) Companies' Network of Home Service Providers

NORFOLK, Va., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOCH) , a premier national provider of professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers through its national network of franchise and Company-owned locations under the trade names Geeks On Call, 1-800-905-GEEK, and CallTheGeeks.com, announced today that it has become a Participating Service Provider for the Long & Foster(R) Companies' Home Service Connections(R) Program, a network of nearly 300 home-related service providers that includes local and national companies, such as movers, home inspectors, painters, roofers and contractors.

Long & Foster's Home Service Connections(R) program makes selecting home service providers easier for its customers and clients as well as the firm's sales associates. Geeks On Call will now be available to help consumers with connection and disconnection of wired/wireless networks, computer setup, data backup and security solutions.

Long & Foster customers and other Home Service Connections(R) service providers will now have access to the Geeks On Call network of certified IT professionals, offering rapid-response, on-site services geared toward improving personal and professional productivity through file security and reduction of computer downtime. Geeks On Call business services also include data backup and recovery, network solutions, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Michael Koval, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., said, "We are excited about Geeks On Call(R) joining Long & Foster's Home Service Connections(R) program. The relationship will provide Long & Foster customers a great resource for all their home technology needs by having their own personal IT department 'on call'."

Richard Cole, CEO of Geeks On Call, said, "We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve Long & Foster's customers and clients through this program. It is our hope that this relationship will not only demonstrate our professionalism and high level of service to Long & Foster's customer base, but will also drive new business to Geeks On Call franchises, helping them grow their businesses as they help Long & Foster agents build theirs."

About the Long & Foster(R) Companies

The Long & Foster(R) Companies is the region's leading provider of real estate and homeownership services. Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the Company's flagship, sold $35.4 billion worth of homes on 95,871 properties sold. 2007 sales for all the Long & Foster Companies totaled $61 billion worth of homes, mortgages, insurance, title insurance, and settlement services.

About Geeks On Call

Geeks On Call is a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOCH) . Founded in 1999, the Company is a pioneer in the mobile, rapid-response on-site IT service concept. Under the trade names Geeks On Call, 1-800-905-GEEK, and CallTheGeeks.com, the Company's certified IT professionals service small businesses and residential customers through its national network of franchise and Company-owned locations. They provide computer privacy and security solutions, hardware and network installations and troubleshooting, as well as repairs, upgrades and consulting. Geeks On Call also co-markets through endorsed vendor relationships with other Franchisors, who offer GOC services to their franchisees as a value-added benefit. Over 250 independently owned and operated franchises have been granted, with new franchise and Corporate locations opening regularly. For more information, including franchising and Endorsed Vendor Program opportunities, call 1-800-905-GEEK or visit http://www.geeksoncall.com/. Send an email of inquiry to endorsedvendor@geeksoncall.com.

Forward-looking Statements

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements such as statements regarding the Company's growth and profitability, growth strategy, liquidity and access to public markets, operating expense reduction, and trends in the industry in which the Company operates. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in risks, uncertainties or assumptions underlying or affecting such statements, or for prospective events that may have a retroactive effect.

Contacts: Investor Relations Gerard Adams President Wall Street Grand LLC (888) 925-8247 Gerard@WallStreetGrand.com Jennifer Allesandro Geeks On Call I/R (757) 531-7410 jennifer.allesandro@geeksoncall.com Media Relations Shana Keith Porter Novelli (404) 995-4557 shana.keith@porternovelli.com

Geeks On Call

CONTACT: Investors: Gerard Adams, President of Wall Street Grand LLC,
+1-888-925-8247, Gerard@WallStreetGrand.com, or Jennifer Allesandro of Geeks
On Call, +1-757-531-7410, jennifer.allesandro@geeksoncall.com; or Media: Shana
Keith of Porter Novelli for Geeks On Call, +1-404-995-4557,
shana.keith@porternovelli.com

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http://www.callthegeeks.com/

Motorola Adventure V750 Works Hard So Verizon Wireless Customers Can Play HardWith High-Performance Features and Military-Grade Construction, This Exclusive Push to Talk Phone is the Rugged Solution for Active Customers

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. announced that the Motorola Adventure(TM) V750, a rugged Push to Talk phone designed for the most extreme conditions, will be available beginning today through business sales channels and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Ideal for the highly-mobile and active individual, the feature-rich V750 offers a durable and reliable solution for Verizon Wireless Push to Talk customers and leverages the high-speeds of the Verizon Wireless Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network. The Motorola Adventure V750 will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 28.

The Motorola Adventure V750 meets military specifications for extreme conditions including shock, vibration, dust, solar radiation, high-temperature storage, high and low temperature operation, and altitude. With Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk capabilities and a large 2.2-inch high-resolution internal display and 1.6-inch external display, customers can easily see which friends and colleagues are available and speak to them instantly. The phone's no-slip surface and speaker make the V750 tough and functional enough for a day on the job site, an afternoon hike or a night out at the club.

Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk service leverages EV-DO Rev. A technology, which provides customers with fast two-way communication with one person or a group of people. In addition to the simplicity of one number, national coast-to-coast coverage and no hidden charges or fees, Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk customers can expect:

-- Network Reliability -- with the enhanced Push to Talk service, customers get an instant connection feature combined with the best wireless coverage in the United States

-- Presence Information -- similar to instant messaging, Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk subscribers can see who is "on" and available to receive a Push to Talk call

-- Online enterprise contact management tool to easily manage a business' Push to Talk contacts from a Web-based interface

The rugged V750 also helps businesses keep productivity high, thanks to Verizon Wireless' location-based services, including VZ Navigator(SM) and Field Force Manager. With VZ Navigator, customers can get audible maps, turn-by-turn directions and location information to more than 14 million points of interest that customers can share with others. Field Force Manager gives Verizon Wireless customers a resource management tool that provides businesses with the ability to locate, monitor and communicate with their mobile field workers -- right on their mobile devices.

The Motorola Adventure V750 plays as hard as it works, offering customers access to entertainment services and more, including:

-- V CAST Music with Rhapsody -- Download music directly from the phone using the service to access a library of more than 5 million songs, purchase full-songs over-the-air, and download the master copy of the songs to their PCs free of digital rights management software that restricts how and where music can be played. Customers can also sync favorite tracks, albums and playlists from a PC (requires a separately purchased data cable).

-- Dedicated external music keys for easy access to music

-- Stereo Bluetooth(R) wireless technology (handset supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles)

-- Mobile IM and chat capabilities

-- Mobile Web -- customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more

-- Media Center -- download games, ringtones, wallpapers and more

-- V CAST Video -- customers can stay entertained with the hottest clips, including sports highlights, breaking news, weather and more

-- 2.0 megapixel camera -- 2.5 mm headset jack -- Text, picture and video messaging capabilities

-- microSD(TM) card memory port with up to 8 GB support with optional memory card

The Motorola Adventure V750 is available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. Corporate discount pricing is available. Verizon Wireless customers can add Unlimited Push to Talk for $10 per month, per line to any Nationwide voice plan.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Business customers should call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; or Molly Sheehan of Motorola, Inc.,
+1-312-953-6006, molly.sheehan@motorola.com

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

Astrata Reports Improved First Quarter ResultsRevenue Up 80%, Net Loss Down 73%, Backlog At $110 Million

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Astrata Group (BULLETIN BOARD: ATTG) today reported its financial results for the first quarter period ended May 31, 2008. Net revenue from continuing operations was $3.0 million, up $1.3 million (or 80%) from the $1.7 million in revenue reported in the same period a year earlier. Astrata's net loss was $1.1 million, a reduction of $3 million (or 73%) from the net loss of $4.1 million reported for the first quarter of the prior year. The Company also reported that as of July 11, 2008, it had backlog of $110 million.

Astrata's earnings per share calculation for the first quarter ended May 31, 2008 includes a non-cash deemed dividend of $11.8 million which the Company took in connection with certain financing transactions in order to remove approximately 31 million warrants which the Company said were overhanging the Company's common stock.

Astrata's CEO Martin Euler said, "Our sales continue to increase on a compounded basis. Our losses continue to decrease, now less than $1 million for the quarter operationally, and our backlog of both government and commercial business is strong, healthy and encouraging for a company of our size. In light of our improving financial results, we believed that it was timely to better position our cap table by reducing the overhang of warrants on our common stock." Euler added: "The Company continues to work aggressively on new contracts and anticipates realizing revenue growth in the future. Our entire management team is focused and determined to deliver continued improved results that should translate to increased shareholder value."

Interested parties are invited to read Astrata's complete report as filed on Form 10-QSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Astrata Group, Inc.

Astrata Group, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: ATTG) is a US publicly listed company. Astrata is focused on advanced location-based IT services and solutions (telematics) that combine GPS positioning, wireless communications (satellite or terrestrial) and geographical information technology, which together enable businesses and institutions to monitor, trace as well as control the movement and status of machinery, vehicles, personnel or other assets. Astrata has designed, developed, manufactured and currently supports ten generations of telematics systems with units deployed worldwide.

Astrata has offices throughout the world including the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For further information please visit http://www.astratagroup.com/.

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate, "believe," "expect," "future," "may," "will," "would," "should," "plan," "projected," "intend," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Astrata Group Incorporated (the "Company") to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: (i) the Company's ability to obtain sufficient capital or a strategic business arrangement to fund its current operational or expansion plans; (ii) the Company's ability to build and maintain the management and human resources and infrastructure necessary to support the anticipated growth of its business; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at http://www.sec.gov/ under "Search for Company Filings."

IR/PR/Media Contacts: Financial/Business Advisors: Richard Nelson (in-house) Todd M. DeMatteo Astrata Group Inc. DOMINICK AND DOMINICK LLC rnelson@astratagroup.com tdematteo@dominickanddominick.com Tel: +44 (0)7795 422211 Tel: 212-558-8809 Gerald Amato (IR) Booke & Co. gamato@bookeandco.com Tel: 212-490-9095

Astrata Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Richard Nelson of Astrata Group Inc., +44(0)7795-422211,
rnelson@astratagroup.com; or Gerald Amato (IR)of Booke & Co., +1-212-490-9095,
gamato@bookeandco.com; or Todd M. DeMatteo of DOMINICK AND DOMINICK LLC,
+1-212-558-8809, tdematteo@dominickanddominick.com, both for Astrata Group,
Inc.

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

Wyoming Students Take Charge of Their Tuition, Acquiring Mediasite by Sonic Foundry for Fall ClassesTo ease academic stress, students approve using their technology fees to purchase the Mediasite lecture capture platform

MADISON, Wis., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced an overwhelming student vote for Mediasite will put the webcasting platform in University of Wyoming lecture halls this fall.

"The decision to purchase Mediasite was student-driven and student-funded. When the committee viewed the technology and discovered its benefits, the majority of students voted to install Mediasite," said Maggie Deming, director of IT services at University of Wyoming and chair of the Central Student Technology Committee (CSTC). The CSTC is comprised of student and faculty representatives from each of the university's eight colleges and strives to support a wide variety of state-of-the-art technologies.

Marcus Curley, a recent University of Wyoming graduate, was one of the 16 students on the CSTC that selected Mediasite. "I was on committees, taking 16 hours of classes and working 20 hours a week. I had a busy student life. To have the ability to go back and watch classes would be the perfect way to ease the stress of school a bit. It's a huge benefit to be able to review on your own time," said Curley. "Mediasite can also help you transition into higher education. Early in college you're trying to figure out how to take these classes and be efficient as a student. Taking notes takes a lot of time and you miss some things. With Mediasite you can just watch, listen and absorb the information as it comes and not have to worry whether you're going to remember this later."

Deming said because the technology funds are derived from student enrollment fees, "it's paramount to have student representation on our committee. We want the investments we make to be supported by the students who are the source of funding, and we want to make sure it's something they would use and they're interested in."

Initial deployment at the University includes three Mediasite classrooms in the main lecture building, as well as one portable unit. Faculty scheduled to teach in that building will have the chance to demo the lecture capture technology this fall. By spring of 2009, faculty will be able to request the technology, dubbed WyoCast On Demand, as part of their classroom environment.

"We feel that classroom capture will be a game changer for the university. Mediasite is the most innovative technology the Central Student Technology Committee voted on for this coming year. It will let students be more engaged in the class instead of having their heads down in their notebooks," said Deming. "Mediasite will be a learning resource for students. If someone has a problem getting through a certain formula -- if their notes don't make sense to them, they can review and reinforce the learning that happens instead of being lost in a class."

"The University of Wyoming's process is an outstanding example of giving the power of choice to the students," said Rimas Buinevicius, chairman and CEO of Sonic Foundry. "We are proud to partner with the university as it continues to democratize knowledge management on campus, inviting feedback from both student and faculty to further connect the University system through lecture capture."

This announcement is part of Sonic Foundry's next-gen education initiative. With its higher education Mediasite community now topping 600 colleges and universities, the company is highlighting customer stories that exemplify the convergence of technology and education.

Since its introduction in 2003, Sonic Foundry's Mediasite has set the standard as a transformational communication medium for delivering critical information and sharing knowledge. Trusted by more than 600 colleges and universities, the patented Mediasite webcasting and content management system quickly and cost-effectively automates the capture, management, delivery and search of rich media presentations that combine audio, video and accompanying graphics for live or on-demand viewing.

About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.

Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry is the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing education and training solutions and services that link an information-driven world. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company has received numerous awards including the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Global Market Leadership Award, Ziff Davis Media's Baseline Magazine's sixth fastest-growing software company with sales under $150 million and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. Named a Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader, Sonic Foundry's webcasting and knowledge management solutions are trusted by education institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for education, business, professional advancement and safety. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592,
tammyk@sonicfoundry.com

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

Total Site Solutions Senior VP, Joseph Soroka, to Speak at Next Generation Data Center ConferenceConference to be Held in San Francisco on August 4-7, 2008

COLUMBIA, Md., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Total Site Solutions, a Fortress International Group Company , who provides comprehensive services for the planning, design and development of mission-critical facilities today announced that Joseph Soroka, Senior Vice President of Total Site Solutions, will be speaking at the second annual Next Generation Data Center(TM) Conference & Expo (NGDC(TM)). The event, taking place August 4-7 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, will focus on new technologies and their impact on the data center, covering mission-critical applications and the technology supporting those applications including power and cooling issues. Mr. Soroka's session "Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Predictability and Scalability (RAMPS(TM)) -- the Keys to Your Success" will be held Monday, August 4, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

This presentation will examine the factors that make a data center reliable and show how you can achieve maximum uptime at your site. Included will be a discussion of the amount and type of maintenance required for infrastructure equipment and how to ensure this work was completed by vendors correctly. Mr. Soroka will also discuss the importance of being proactive and having the proper matrixes and monitoring equipment in place to ensure that problems are spotted before they occur.

Mr. Soroka has worked in the mission-critical facility industry for more than 20 years and has consulted for Fortune 500 companies on data center maintenance, reliability, failure analysis, and commissioning of their facilities. As part of the TSS team he focuses on mission-critical facility commissioning and management and has been involved in commissioning over a million square feet of raised floor space in his career.

About Next Generation Data Center (NGDC(TM))

NGDC focuses on new technologies and their impact on the data center, covering mission-critical applications and the technology supporting those applications including storage, servers, networking and communications. Targeted to many types of data center professionals, ranging from IT architects, to system administrators, to application and information administrators, NGDC will help IT Pro's identify the right products and services to add to their end-to-end solutions as they adapt to ever-increasing needs for flexibility, scalability and performance with reduced risk and complexity.

For more information on Next Generation Data Center Conference & Expo, or to register for the event, visit http://www.ngdcexpo.com/ .

ABOUT TOTAL SITE SOLUTIONS

Total Site Solutions (TSS) plans, designs, builds and maintains specialized facilities such as data centers, trading floors, call centers, laboratories, medical facilities, network operation centers, communication facilities, and secure facilities. For nearly 30 years, the TSS team has pioneered building robust and scalable infrastructure into mission-critical facilities. The firm offers unsurpassed expertise in the infrastructure systems (electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, security, fire protection and building automation) that are the critical facility's lifeblood. TSS's comprehensive portfolio of services and multi-disciplinary expertise provide customers a highly respected single source for critical services that bridge the gap between IT and facilities.

Headquartered in Maryland with offices throughout the US and in Dubai, TSS provides complete turnkey facility services from the initial planning stages, to construction, to ongoing maintenance of the completed project. Its clients include the world's most demanding mission-critical organizations, including Fortune 500 firms and US government agencies. For more information, visit http://www.totalsitesolutions.com/ or call 888-321-4TSS (4877).

Company Contact: Thomas P. Rosato CEO Fortress International Group Phone: 410.312.9988 x 222 Investor Relations: John McNamara Cameron Associates (212) 245-8800 Ext. 205 john@cameronassoc.com

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CONTACT: Thomas P. Rosato, CEO of Fortress International Group,
+1-410-312-9988, Ext. 222; Investor Relations: John McNamara of Cameron
Associates for Fortress International Group, +1-212-245-8800, Ext. 205,
john@cameronassoc.com

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

SOMERVILLE, Mass., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Middlesex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Beacon, Cambridge, Kirkland, and Washington Streets in Somerville and Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

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

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

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

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-617-548-2765,
Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
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General Dynamics to Deliver First High Assurance Platform-compliant Workstation on a DellFirst 'Trusted Virtual Environment' computer for use by government and military personnel

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics C4 Systems has selected the OptiPlex(TM) 755 desktop by Dell Inc. as the computer hardware to host its Trusted Virtual Environment (TVE), the first High Assurance Platform (HAP)-compliant workstation intended for classified work by government users. The workstation enables individuals to use a single computer workstation to securely access information and applications from multiple networks, at different classification levels, as opposed to limiting a computer to a single security level.

In October 2006, The National Security Agency awarded the first contract under the High Assurance Platform Initiative to General Dynamics. HAP is an information security program that employs commercial hardware and virtualization technology to manage the separation of multiple classification levels of data running simultaneously on a single computer.

"One computer allowing authorized users to work securely in multiple operating domains across the enterprise is an advancement for military and government personnel," said John Cole, vice president of Information Assurance for General Dynamics C4 Systems. "We have leveraged the advantages available in the commercial world and optimized them for military tactical environments and government workstations."

"Government customers engaged in classified work require solutions that deliver effective network security in complex environments," said Troy West, vice president, Dell Federal. "The Dell OptiPlex 755 helps simplify the user experience by providing an efficient, secure foundation for the HAP-compliant workstation."

The General Dynamics Trusted Virtual Environment workstation extends the efficiency of computing and storage capability by reducing the amount of equipment, in many cases by more than 50 percent. In addition to the Dell computing platform, the General Dynamics TVE solution bundles best-in-class commercial technology for hardware-based security mechanisms and centralized self-monitoring security technology from the Intel Corp., along with industry-leading virtualization software from VMware(R), Inc.

"Today's computing solutions demand higher levels of security, manageability and convenience," said Rob Crooke, vice president and general manager, Intel Business Client Group. "Intel Virtualization and Trusted Execution Technologies, components of Intel vPro(TM) technology, combine to enable programs with multiple levels of classification to reside securely on a single computer."

"VMware is committed to providing comprehensive virtualization solutions with the highest security -- from data center virtualization and management to enterprise desktop management to application lifecycle management," said Aileen Black, vice president of federal sales at VMware. "Working with General Dynamics to create the HAP-compliant workstation brings efficiency and flexibility to government agencies with the most stringent security requirements."

Dell is accepting orders for the General Dynamics TVE workstation to fulfill 2008 deliveries.

General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , is a leading integrator of secure communication and information systems and technology. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide, the company specializes in command and control, communications networking, space systems, computing and information assurance for defense, government and select commercial customers in the United States and abroad.

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

General Dynamics C4 Systems

CONTACT: Fran Jacques of General Dynamics C4 Systems, +1-480-441-2885,
or Cell: +1-480-586-1886, Fran.Jacques@gdc4s.com

Web site: http://www.gdc4s.com/
http://www.generaldynamics.com/

White-Label Platforms Offer a Path to Internet Video Revenues, Report FindsWhite-label content management platforms assist customers in monetizing their digital assets, affecting other distributors' platforms, says Contentinople Insider

NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- White-label content management platforms are emerging as key enablers to help developers and producers of Internet video monetize their digital content assets. This trend could affect business models of other digital content distributors, including content delivery network (CDN) providers, according to the latest report published by Light Reading's VOIP Services Insider (http://www.lightreading.com/entvoip), a subscription research service from TechWeb's Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/).

White-Label Video Platforms: Monetizing Online Video examines the white-label video content management platforms, which provide customizable end-to-end online multiformat video publishing and Internet TV services that handle ingestion through to monetization, as well as community tools and market forecasting. The report provides a concise overview of the technology and deployment issues that influence the white-label video platform market, including an in-depth analysis of the emerging mobile video sector. White-label platforms from 14 leading suppliers are identified and analyzed, and comments from early adopters of white-label products are presented.

For a list of companies profiled in this report, http://img.lightreading.com/cpi/pdf/cpi0708_companies.pdf.

"Every media company is currently working on monetization strategies that target video content geared toward the growing number of people who prefer to access the latest drama or comedy episodes, films, music videos, news broadcasts, and other types of video content online rather than via conventional TV programming systems," notes Martin Courtney, research analyst with Contentinople Insider and author of the report. "Many content providers are turning to third-party white-label video platforms to handle the multiple business partnerships with CDN providers, syndicated and affiliated content distributors, search engine companies, and content management system providers."

By displaying content within a video player customized to include unique designs, layouts, and logos, white-label platforms give video producers and creators a way to create an individual brand that will keep viewers returning to the Website, Courtney says. "As the Internet video market booms, and particularly as revenues from ad-supported content expands, large CDN providers will want to get in on the act," he adds. "It is more likely that companies will buy smaller video content delivery platforms, in much the same way that Yahoo! recently did with Maven Networks, rather than develop their own platforms."

Other key findings of White-Label Video Platforms: Monetizing Online Video include the following:

-- A new breed of high-definition media players and compression technologies may entice a wider audience to online video.

-- White-label video publishing and management platforms can represent the quickest and simplest way for content providers to get their video online.

-- Streaming video to mobile phones and other portable devices may be the next frontier for Internet TV and video downloads.

-- Given the resistance by users to pay for Internet video content, content owners will need to rely on advertising models to monetize their digital products.

White-Label Video Platforms: Monetizing Online Video provides critical data and analysis for a range of industry participants, including:

-- Digital content developers and distributors needing insight into the options available to them for monetizing Internet video products and the platform providers that are best positioned to meet their requirements

-- White-label video content management platform suppliers needing an independent analysis of the white-label video sector and their company's position in this emerging market

-- Investors needing a better understanding of the scale of the opportunity that white-label video content management presents to technology suppliers and digital video developers and distributors

White-Label Video Platforms: Monetizing Online Video is available as part of an annual subscription (six issues) to Contentinople Insider, priced at $1,295. Individual reports are available for $900.

Contentinople Insider is a brand-new research service that tracks, analyzes, and evaluates the key market and technology developments that will have the biggest impact on the digital media and communications industries in the months and years ahead. Starting with the first issue, each edition of Contentinople Insider will offer deep insight and hard-to-get market data and intelligence on the core issues facing industry participants and investors, such as:

-- Content aggregation and distribution platforms -- Digital content development -- Video sharing -- Digital advertising infrastructure -- Mobile content platforms -- Media servers -- IP-aware set-top boxes and connectors -- Content delivery networks (CDNs) -- P2P technology and platforms -- Streaming video standards -- Digital rights management (DRM) software -- Networked consumer devices -- Content management platforms

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-- Full results of exclusive surveys of digital media industry professionals regarding spending and deployment plans for emerging products and technologies

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TechWeb (techweb.com/aboutus), the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3 million* business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next- generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

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