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G'zOne Boulder Rolls Onto the Verizon Wireless NetworkRugged Push to Talk Phone Meets Military Standards for Water Resistance, Shock and Dust

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The company with the nation's most reliable wireless network today introduced the G'zOne Boulder(TM) -- the newest Push to Talk phone that is exclusively available through Verizon Wireless. This rough and tough phone is built to military specifications to withstand shock, water and dust environments. The G'zOne Boulder provides customers with access to Verizon Wireless' Push to Talk service that uses the company's Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network to ensure customers can get their jobs done quickly and efficiently. Packaged in two smart-looking finishes -- black and silver or orange -- the G'zOne Boulder is now available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ and through business sales channels. The phone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in mid-August.

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Leveraging EV-DO Rev. A technology, Push to Talk from Verizon Wireless provides customers with fast two-way communication -- all with the assurance of a reliable network so customers can instantly connect to colleagues and friends. Additionally, the G'zOne Boulder supports a number of productivity tools and entertainment services from Verizon Wireless including VZ Navigator(SM), Field Force Manager, V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video.

The G'zOne Boulder comes with the following features and capabilities: -- Rugged design that meets military specifications -- 810F standards for water, shock and dust resistance; immersion; vibration; salt fog; humidity; solar radiation; altitude; and low and high temperature storage -- Flashlight -- Electronic compass -- VZ Navigator-capable -- 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-capable -- a resource management tool that provides businesses with the ability to locate, monitor and communicate with their mobile field workers -- 1.3 megapixel camera to conveniently capture an afternoon hike or a night on the town -- V CAST Music with Rhapsody-capable -- download music directly to the phone from a library of more than 5 million songs and get the master copy of the song on a PC 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. -- Music player for .mp3, .wma, unprotected .aac and unprotected .aac+ formats -- Create and manage playlists and sync music from a PC to the G'zOne Boulder -- Carry music on an optional microSD(TM) card up to 8 GB (microSD card sold separately) -- Supports the following Bluetooth(R) profiles -- headset, hands-free (car kits), dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution profile (stereo), audio/visual remote control profile, object push profile for vCard, object exchange profiles for phonebook access profiles, generic audio/video distribution profile, audio/visual distribution protocol, and audio/visual control transport protocol -- Advanced speech recognition with dedicated voice dial key -- Alarm clock, calculator, calendar, stop watch, countdown, timer, world clock, electronic compass -- Voice commands -- Speakerphone with dedicated speakerphone key -- Bilingual interface -- English and Spanish language -- Phonebook with up to 500 entries with multiple contacts -- TTY compatible -- Hearing aid compatibility = M4/T4 -- Display: -- Main: 2.0" 240 x 320 TFT display with up to 65K colors -- External: 1.2" 96 x 96 Mono STN display -- Dimensions: 3.9" x 2.0" x 0.9" -- Weight: 4.9 ounces -- SAR: -- Head: 1.04 W/kg -- Body: 0.489 W/kg -- Usage time: up to 214 minutes or -- Standby time: up to 63 hours

The G'zOne Boulder is available for $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. Corporate discount pricing is available. In addition, customers may choose to purchase the G'zOne Boulder without a camera in silver and black, available today through business sales channels and through the company's online store.

Verizon Wireless customers can add Unlimited Push to Talk to their G'zOne Boulder for $5 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 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 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.

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CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com

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

Hitachi Communication Technologies and Airvana Enter Development Agreement for CDMA Femtocell SolutionsAirvana's Femtocell and Universal Access Gateway Optimized For Hitachi Communication Technologies' CDMA Network Infrastructure

CHELMSFORD, Mass. and TOKYO, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Airvana, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hitachi Communication Technologies, Ltd. ("Hitachi Com") to create and deliver customized versions of Airvana Femtocell products to inter-work with Hitachi Com core network products, for the Japanese market. The Airvana-Hitachi Com joint solution will enable rapid deployment of femtocells by integrating femtocells with the existing voice and packet data core networks.

Airvana's contribution to the solution includes its HubBub CDMA femtocell, which is unique in the industry for its support of both 1x-RTT and EV-DO services; its Universal Access Gateway, a carrier-class femtocell network gateway; and its Femtocell Service Manager, a scalable auto-configuration and remote management system. Hitachi Com brings its carrier-grade Femtocell Convergence Server that allows operators to connect femtocells to an existing mobile switching core, leveraging features and supplementary services that operators have developed over the years to provide service parity between the macro-cellular and femto-cellular networks. Under the agreement, Airvana will customize its femtocell products to support the advanced features of Hitachi Com's convergence server.

"Femtocells will not only improve the customer experience, but also must deliver service parity with the macro-cellular network. Hitachi Com and Airvana's solution enables that," said Mr. Setsuo Takahashi, Corporate Officer EVP, Carrier Networks Division, Hitachi Com. "Airvana is a leader in the femtocell market and the only company with a CDMA femtocell that supports both 1xRTT and 1xEV-DO Rev-0 and Rev-A. Hitachi Com's Convergence Server enables service parity by leveraging the existing voice and packet data core."

"Hitachi Com has deep expertise in CDMA technology," said Sanjeev Verma, Vice President of Corporate Development and Femtocell Business. "In addition, they have world-class systems integration expertise with which to deliver our joint femtocell solution to leading CDMA operators."

About Airvana

Airvana specializes in helping operators to transform the mobile experience for users worldwide. The company's high-performance technology and products, from comprehensive femtocell solutions to core mobile network infrastructure, enable operators to deliver broadband services to mobile devices, independent of physical location. Airvana is headquartered in Chelmsford, Mass., USA, with additional offices in the United Kingdom, China, India, Japan and Korea. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.airvana.com/.

About Hitachi Communication Technologies, Ltd.

Hitachi Communication Technologies, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (Tokyo: 6501) Fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008) sales totaled 103.528 billion yen ($916.5 million).

The company develops, designs and manufactures a wide range of information and communication systems-related products. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi-com.com/

Safe Harbor Statement

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Airvana constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements typically contain the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will", "continue" and similar expressions, and include, without limitation, statements with respect to the femtocell solution to result from the development efforts of Airvana and Hitachi Com. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including without limitation the timing and rate of femtocell market acceptance and growth, operator femtocell deployment plans, the highly competitive and rapidly evolving market in which Airvana competes, Airvana's limited operating history, the fluctuation of its past operating results and its reliance on sales through Nortel for a significant portion of its revenues and product and service billings and other factors discussed in Airvana's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Airvana's views as of the date of this press release. Airvana anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its views to change. While Airvana may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Airvana's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Airvana Contacts: Media Contact Investor Contact Rob Morton David Reichman Davies Murphy Group Sharon Merrill Associates (781) 418-2460 (617) 542-5300 airvana@daviesmurphy.com airv@investorrelations.com

Airvana, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Rob Morton of Davies Murphy Group,
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for Airvana, Inc.

Web site: http://www.airvana.com/
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InfoLogix Selected by University Medical Center to Deploy Mobile Wireless Asset Tracking SolutionInfoLogix's HealthTrax(TM) Wireless Asset Tracking Application Enables 245-Bed Hospital To Better Track Expensive Assets and Enhance Patient Care

HATBORO, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InfoLogix, Inc. , a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility and advanced wireless asset tracking solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, announced today that it has been selected by University Medical Center of Lebanon, TN, to deploy its advanced HealthTrax(TM) Wireless Asset Tracking Solution throughout University Medical Center's 245-bed, two-campus acute healthcare facility.

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InfoLogix's HealthTrax Wireless Asset Tracking Solution allows hospitals to track the location of a patient or a piece of equipment in any indoor or outdoor location using a wireless network infrastructure, identification tags, exciters and software applications. By deploying InfoLogix's HealthTrax mobility solution hospitals can improve their ability to track expensive assets; actively monitor resource requirements and potential bottlenecks; and ultimately, enhance the quality of patient care.

"A crucial pre-requisite for us when choosing a mobility partner was finding a company who had a deep understanding of the day-to-day realities of operating a healthcare facility, plus the technical expertise to help us develop and implement our mobility strategy. We turned to InfoLogix because of their experience working with more than 1,500 hospitals and their unique HealthTrax mobility solution. We are looking forward to working with InfoLogix to significantly enhance productivity and provide the highest level of care to our patients," said James Machado, Controller of University Medical Center, a healthcare facility owned and operated by Health Management Associates, Inc., the nation's premier operator of non-urban general acute care hospitals.

"Efficient delivery of healthcare is dependent upon caregivers having instantaneous access to pertinent information," noted David Gulian, president and CEO of InfoLogix. "We are delighted to work with University Medical Center to deploy our innovative HealthTrax Wireless Asset Tracking Solution, which represents a profound shift in how hospitals track and manage valuable assets. As we continue to address the diverse needs of the healthcare industry, we look forward to helping hospitals identify new ways to use mobility to run their businesses more efficiently and serve their patients better."

About InfoLogix, Inc.

InfoLogix is a leading provider of enterprise mobility and advanced wireless asset tracking solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries. InfoLogix uses the industry's most advanced technologies to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of complex business and clinical processes. With 19 issued patents, InfoLogix provides mobile managed solutions, on-demand software applications, mobile infrastructure products, and strategic consulting services to over 2,000 clients in North America including Kraft Foods, Merck and Company, General Electric, Kaiser Permanente, MultiCare Health System and Stanford School of Medicine. InfoLogix is a publicly-traded company . For more information, visit http://www.infologix.com/

HealthTrax Wireless Asset Tracking Solution is a trademark of InfoLogix, Inc.

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CONTACT: Jason Fradin, Vice President of Marketing InfoLogix, Inc.,
+1-215-604-0691 x1194

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

Grameen Foundation, Bakrie Telecom and Qualcomm Join Efforts to Enable Affordable Telecommunications Access to Rural Indonesia- World-Recognized Village Phone Program Launches in Indonesia as Uber ESIA Using 3G CDMA Wireless Technology -

NUSA DUA, Bali, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grameen Foundation, Bakrie Telecom and Qualcomm Incorporated through its Wireless Reach(TM) initiative, today announced the launch of the first Village Phone Program in Indonesia, branded as Uber ESIA, using 3G CDMA technology to provide affordable wireless telecommunications services for rural communities. The launch was held at the Asia-Pacific Regional Microcredit Summit held in Bali, Indonesia.

Uber ESIA, which means joint cooperation, aims to facilitate affordable telecommunications access in a sustainable, profitable and empowering way to rural Indonesia. Uber ESIA is one of many similar programs around the world already launched by Grameen Foundation as Village Phone Program. However, this is the first program using 3G CDMA, so users can access higher quality voice services and more advanced mobile applications, including high-speed data.

Grameen Foundation, Bakrie Telecom and Qualcomm will be working with local Indonesian microfinance institutions to enable microfinance clients to borrow the money needed to purchase a Village Phone "business in a box," which consists of a wireless 3G CDMA-based phone and charger, marketing materials, tariff posters, business cards and training materials. The Village Phone Operators (VPOs) will operate their businesses in rural villages where telecommunications services did not previously exist, renting the use of the phone within their communities on a per-call basis.

"Building on the visionary leadership of Grameen Telecom, Grameen Foundation is committed to ensuring that the rural poor are not left behind in this rapidly changing information and communications technology environment," said Alex Counts, president and CEO of Grameen Foundation. "Microfinance helps to put technology within financial reach of the poor and we are pleased to work with Qualcomm and Bakrie Telecom to help Indonesia's rural microentrepreneurs build self-sustaining businesses that also enhance the socio-economic development of their wider communities."

The Village Phone model enables everyone to benefit. Microfinance institutions provide financial services and earn income on the loan interest, as well as commissions from the sale of prepaid airtime to their clients. They also attract new clients who are drawn by the opportunity to start a technology-oriented business. Telecommunications companies benefit by tapping a new market. VPOs have strong, thriving businesses, and most importantly, individuals living in impoverished communities gain access to affordable telecommunication and information services linking them to their friends, family, business contacts and the world.

The VPOs provide affordable rates to their customers, while earning enough to repay their loan and earn a profit that will allow them to make investments in their family's health, nutrition and education, and in other business ventures. The project aims to empower underserved communities in rural Indonesia with mobile communications using Bakrie Telecom's Uber ESIA service based on 3G CDMA wireless technology.

"Bakrie Telecom is proud to partner with Qualcomm and Grameen Foundation to provide enhanced communication and information access to remote communities in Indonesia. From the beginning, we believe that telecommunication is a birthright for every Indonesian citizen. Based on our competency, we try to implement reliable and affordable telecommunication services," said Anindya N Bakrie, president director, PT Bakrie Telecom Tbk. "Uber ESIA is a breakthrough in Indonesia's telecommunication industry and for Bakrie Telecom, as well as a valuable instrument to help Indonesia's rural communities to enhance the economic and social livelihoods of those who are underserved."

Another positive point of this program is empowering women who live in rural area, since the main target is household community. Women have a significant role in helping the family's income, but they still have limited positions and access to economic resources. Central Statistics Agency data shows that out of a population of 97.5 million, only 35.4 million women (36.3 percent) are recorded as employed, of which 59.9 percent or 21.2 million graduated from elementary schools. Also, 26.3 million (74.28 percent) employed women work in an informal sector. Uber ESIA will facilitate them to gain additional income for their family.

"The Uber ESIA program strengthens our commitment towards good corporate governance. As a national company, we believe that we have to contribute to our community. Nevertheless, moving together with the community is also our priority, which can be achieved through Uber ESIA," added Bakrie. "We always consider the poor communities as a productive because they also have the rights for telecommunications access. But in fact, most of them do not have the necessary purchasing power. Thus, Bakrie Telecom, through Uber ESIA, is providing the opportunity for the poor to improve their purchasing power. This is a challenge for Bakrie Telecom, not only to help raise the poor's income but also to deliver the right product to them."

"Qualcomm believes access to advanced wireless voice and data services bring social and economic opportunities to all communities, regardless of where they may be," said John Stefanac, president of Qualcomm Southeast Asia-Pacific. "Today's announcement of the Uber ESIA reinforces our commitment to support our partners, customers and the government of Indonesia's common goal of providing world-class communications services to all parts of the country, including rural areas."

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm believes access to advanced wireless voice and data services improves people's lives. The Company's Wireless Reach initiative supports programs and solutions that bring the benefits of connectivity to developing communities globally. Wireless Reach projects create new ways for people to communicate, learn, access health care and reach global markets. For more information, please visit http://www.qualcomm.com/wirelessreach.

Qualcomm Incorporated (http://www.qualcomm.com/) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2008 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.

About Grameen Foundation

Grameen Foundation is a global non-profit organization that combines microfinance, technology, and innovation to empower the world's poorest people to escape poverty. Grameen Foundation was founded by Alex Counts, who began his work in microfinance with 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank. Dr. Yunus is a founding and current member of Grameen Foundation's board of directors. For more information on Grameen Foundation, please visit http://www.grameenfoundation.org/.

About Bakrie Telecom

Bakrie Telecom has been one of the pioneers in Indonesia's telecommunication industry and the fastest growing wireless telecom operator in Indonesia and a leader in providing affordable fixed wireless services to customers. In the latest report, number of subscribers grow 149.5 percent year on year in quarter 1, 2008 or become 4.49 million subs. Having adopted the more spectrum efficient Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, Bakrie Telecom is now becoming as a nationwide operator with its Esia, wifone and Wimode brand. After delivering services in three existing provinces, Bakrie Telecom has expanded to more than 50 national cities on this year. Meanwhile, the corporate has awarded new international long distance license from government. Now doubt that Bakrie Telecom gained the best CDMA operator in succession, 2007 & 2008. Bakrie Telecom provides fixed wireless, limited mobility and wireless data services to individuals and corporations. For more information on Bakrie Telecom, visit http://www.bakrietelecom.com/.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Wireless Reach is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts: Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications Phone: 1-858-845-5959 Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com John Gilbert, Investor Relations Phone: 1-858-658-4813 Email: ir@qualcomm.com Grameen Foundation Contacts: Rebecca Booker, Marketing Phone: +202-628-3560 ext 129 Email: rbooker@grameenfoundation.org Bakrie Telecom Contacts: Nadia Diposandjoyo Phone: 6221-926-17-509 Email: nadia.diposandjoyo@bakrietelecom.com

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CONTACT: Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications, +1-858-845-5959,
corpcomm@qualcomm.com, or John Gilbert, Investor Relations, +1-858-658-4813,
ir@qualcomm.com, both of Qualcomm Incorporated; or Rebecca Booker, Marketing
of Grameen Foundation, +1-202-628-3560, ext. 129,
rbooker@grameenfoundation.org; or Nadia Diposandjoyo of Bakrie Telecom,
6221-926-17-509, nadia.diposandjoyo@bakrietelecom.com

Web site: http://www.qualcomm.com/
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SENOMYX ANNOUNCES INITIATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR NEW SUCROSE ENHANCERS6973 allows up to 50% sucrose reduction while maintaining the sweet taste of natural sugar

SAN DIEGO, CA, July 29, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Senomyx, Inc. , a leading company focused on using proprietary technologies to discover and develop novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage, and ingredient supply industries, announced today that it has initiated development activities for a new sucrose enhancer, S6973. Sucrose (otherwise known as common table sugar) is widely used in many food and beverage products. Taste tests have demonstrated that S6973 enables the reduction of up to 50% of the sucrose present in product prototypes while maintaining the sweet taste of natural sugar.

"Senomyx believes that S6973 has the potential to be used to enhance the sweet taste of sucrose in numerous food and beverage products," said Kent Snyder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Senomyx. "The discovery of S6973 is a major scientific accomplishment and represents a significant commercial opportunity for Senomyx. Flavor ingredients that enable a meaningful reduction in sucrose without compromising taste would provide consumers with new choices for products with lower calories and therefore improved nutritional profiles."

Unlike typical sugar alternatives, S6973 does not have a sweet taste of its own in taste tests with product prototypes. Instead, it is a unique flavor ingredient intended to amplify the sweet taste of the sugar present in a food or beverage. "Taste tests conducted by Senomyx have shown that S6973 enhanced the sweet taste of yogurt, cereal, and cookie prototypes, as well as powdered and other beverages," noted John Poyhonen, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial and Business Officer at the Company. "Senomyx is also planning to incorporate S6973 in additional product prototypes for evaluation by potential future collaborators. These prototypes are representative of product categories that utilize sucrose such as ice cream and other dairy products, sauces and toppings, and baked goods."

The development phase includes scale-up activities and safety studies to support regulatory filings for S6973 in the U.S. and elsewhere. Concurrent with its work with S6973, Senomyx is completing development activities with S2383, an enhancer of the high-intensity sweetener sucralose. S2383 enabled up to a 75% reduction of sucralose in simple product prototypes, yet maintained the same sweet intensity without any off-tastes. The Company anticipates that S2383 will receive GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) regulatory status in the U.S. by the end of 2008.

"We are excited to have achieved such important breakthroughs in our Sweet Enhancer Program," added Mark Zoller, Ph.D., Senomyx's Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Discovery and Development. "Reducing sugar consumption is a priority for consumers who have dietary concerns, particularly those related to obesity and diabetes. The new sucrose and sucralose enhancers were discovered utilizing Senomyx's patented taste receptor technology, which we are now using to focus on the discovery of enhancers of fructose, another carbohydrate sweetener used in a wide range of consumer products."

About Senomyx, Inc. (http://www.senomyx.com/)

Senomyx is a leading company using proprietary taste receptor technologies to discover and develop novel flavor ingredients in the savory, sweet, salt, bitter, and cooling areas. Senomyx has entered into product discovery and development collaborations with seven of the world's foremost food, beverage, and ingredient supply companies: Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Cadbury plc, Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Firmenich SA, Nestle SA, and Solae. Nestlé is currently marketing products that contain one of Senomyx's flavor ingredients. For more information, please visit http://www.senomyx.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included in this press release that are not a description of fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the potential for using S6973 and S2383 as a sucrose enhancer in food and beverage products, whether Senomyx's current and potential future collaborators will use S6973 or S2383 in food products, our anticipation that S2383 will receive GRAS regulatory status by the end of 2008, the commercial potential of products containing our flavor ingredients, and whether we will enter into any new collaborations for S2383 or S6973 in the future. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us that any of our plans, projections or future financial, scientific or business objectives will be achieved. Our actual results may differ materially from any projected future results set forth in this release as a result of the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business including, without limitation: difficulties or delays in developing, testing, obtaining regulatory approval, producing, and marketing our flavor ingredients and related technologies; whether we are able to complete the satisfactory development of our novel flavor ingredients, including S2383 or S6973, when expected or at all; whether our development activities for novel flavor ingredients will demonstrate commercially acceptable safety profiles for our compounds; the ability of our licensees to manufacture S6973 and S2383 in commercial quantities at acceptable cost; whether we will be able to further extend or expand our existing collaborations or enter into additional collaborations in the future; our ability to collect royalties under our collaborations; the progress and timing of our scientific programs; changes in the laws or regulations of the United States and other countries that could adversely affect our and our collaborators' ability to develop and commercialize our products; whether any of our collaborations will result in the discovery and development of novel flavor ingredients, improve the nutritional profile of products incorporating them, or otherwise enhance our market position; our ability to protect our intellectual property and proprietary technology and to maintain and enforce our licensing arrangements with various third party licensors; our ability to define the scope and validity of patent protection for our products and technologies; competition from other companies and flavor manufacturers; and other risks detailed in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and we undertake no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Contact: Gwen Rosenberg Senomyx, Inc. Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications (858) 646-8369 gwen.rosenberg@senomyx.com

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CONTACT: Gwen Rosenberg, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate
Communications of Senomyx, Inc., +1-858-646-8369, gwen.rosenberg@senomyx.com

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

VIASPACE CEO Comments on Current Orders in the Potential Billion Dollar Fuel Cell Cartridge Business

PASADENA, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VIASPACE Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VSPC) today provided comments on the company's plan for success for fuel cell cartridges which VIASPACE's subsidiary, Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation ("DMFCC"), is pursuing. VIASPACE and DMFCC CEO, Dr. Carl Kukkonen, stated, "Fuel cartridges are the consumable in the portable fuel cell business. Your future notebook computer or mobile phone powered by a fuel-cell will consume two to four disposable fuel cartridges each month. Fuel cells are equivalent to a razor with fuel cartridges acting as the razor blades, or a computer printer with disposable printer cartridges. Currently DMFCC had multiple orders for development of fuel cartridges from fuel-cell developers and OEMs. We are helping to build this new industry that, while it does not exist today, has the potential to produce tens of billions of dollars in revenue over the next five years."

"An article yesterday in Computerworld provides additional support. Excerpts are provided below."

Beyond batteries: fuel cells are the future Methanol is tipped to replace Lithium as laptops' power source By Brian Nadel Framingham | Monday, 28 July, 2008

Whether you're talking on a cellphone, listening to tunes on a media player or typing on a notebook, it's a good bet that the device's battery won't last as long as you'd like. However, that will change over the next few years, as fuel cells designed to power mobile gear start to become common. For the past decade, direct methanol fuel cells have seemed to be tantalizingly close to commercialization, but they never quite made it to market. In particular, direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) will deliver as much as 10 hours of power using a thimbleful of methanol -- that's two to three times the life of current laptop batteries. Finally, they really do appear ready, with several major manufacturers of batteries, fuel cells and mobile devices saying that 2009 will be the start of the fuel-cell era ...

... Here's the lowdown on this promising technology, how it will affect your mobile lifestyle and when you likely will be able to use it.

Bye-bye batteries

... "The transition to fuel cells has already started, although it won't happen overnight," says Sara Bradford, principal consultant for the energy and power systems group at market analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. She points out that the first external fuel-cell power packs are just hitting the market ...

... "Next year, look for a smart phone that has a fuel-cell option," says Sean Collins, vice president for business development at Toshiba America Electronic Components. While the engineering and marketing details haven't been worked out, Collins adds that several phone makers are looking to sell products with a traditional battery as well as an optional fuel cell that fits in the same space ... .

... Besides improving technology, another factor that should spur adoption of fuel cells is the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Today, fuel cells and methanol are big no-nos on planes, but that will change in October, when the FAA will start allowing travelers to bring fuel cells on board airliners along with two refills of methanol ...

... Because fuel cells will soon be able to go anywhere users go, sales are forecast to grow quickly. Frost & Sullivan's Bradford thinks that by 2012, 80 million micro fuel cells will be sold to power notebooks, cellphones, media players and other portable devices. That's up from 1 million fuel cells shipped in 2007 and a projected 25 million fuel cells in 2010 ... .

... A glimpse of the (near) future

Fast-forward to a business traveler on her way to Asia with a notebook full of work to do. Before getting on the plane, she stops at an airport convenience store to buy two methanol refill cartridges for her notebook and stashes them in her bag.

On the 15-hour flight, she puts the finishing touches on her presentation, clears out a backlog of emails and writes a memo about a new product. Before settling down to watch a DVD or two, she gets a warning that her notebook's fuel cell is running low on fuel. After replacing its methanol tank with a fresh one, she enjoys a movie marathon for the rest of the flight without interruption. Such prolonged use of a laptop simply isn't possible today ...

Kukkonen concludes, "With the apparent introduction of fuel cells beginning, the disposable cartridge business will be bigger than the fuel cell business. Third party projections are for use of between 20 and 30 cartridges per notebook per year. The cartridge customer is the consumer who bought the fuel cell powered notebook computer, and now needs to buy cartridges in the aftermarket. That business potential exceeds several billion dollars per year. We feel that DMFCC is well-positioned to achieve a substantial portion of that potential market. The business has substantial risks, but potentially a very high payoff."

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

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

VIASPACE Inc.

CONTACT: Carl Kukkonen, +1-626-768-3360

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

Equifax Gives Companies New Advantage for Automating & Improving Business Credit Decisions

ATLANTA, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Equifax Inc. today announced the launch of a new commercial solution to automate application processing and improve account management and decisioning. Called Account Advantage(TM), the solution leverages comprehensive business credit information to help non-financial trade professionals increase efficiencies throughout the credit decisioning process.

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Trade credit professionals now have access to a powerful solution, which Equifax has brought to market by working with International Decision Systems (IDS), a leading provider of pricing, origination and portfolio management software for the equipment finance industry. Account Advantage leverages the strength of IDS's Rapport(R) solution for contract origination and handling of credit applications.

"The commercial marketplace has long faced challenges due to factors such as lack of automation in the applications and account review process as well as limited access to rich credit data," said Michael Shannon, president, Commercial Information Solutions, Equifax. "Account Advantage eliminates these challenges by providing access to unique data and sophisticated technology that enables companies to respond to market dynamics and make consistent business credit decisions across sales channels."

With Account Advantage, businesses gain access to unique Equifax Commercial and Small Business Financial Exchange (SBFE) data, proprietary market-leading risk scores and information from other data providers. Combining this data with automated application processing, workflow and decisioning, companies can:

-- Make consistent credit decisions across all sales channels -- Accelerate account acquisition -- Respond quickly to business applicants and customers -- Increase efficiency and throughput -- Achieve a competitive advantage through faster speed-to-market

A configurable application, Account Advantage allows companies to view the information that is most critical to their business needs and simplify account management. In addition to improving operational efficiency and productivity, the solution also facilitates regulatory and policy compliance.

Account Advantage is the latest addition to Equifax's suite of commercial solutions that help companies evaluate, manage and grow their accounts. Equifax Commercial Information Solutions leverages the company's extensive data, customized scoring solutions and advanced analytics to help businesses make better decisions. To learn more about Account Advantage and Equifax Commercial Information Solutions, visit http://www.equifax.com/commercial .

About Equifax (http://www.equifax.com/)

Equifax empowers businesses and consumers with information they can trust. A global leader in information solutions, we leverage one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, to create customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Customers have trusted Equifax for over 100 years to deliver innovative solutions with the highest integrity and reliability. Businesses - large and small - rely on us for consumer and business credit intelligence, portfolio management, fraud detection, decisioning technology, marketing tools, and much more. We empower individual consumers to manage their personal credit information, protect their identity, and maximize their financial well-being.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Equifax Inc. employs approximately 7,000 people in 15 countries through North America, Latin America and Europe. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500(R) Index. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Costello, Equifax Inc., +1-404-885-8907,
jennifer.costello@equifax.com

Web site: http://www.equifax.com/
http://www.equifax.com/commercial

ICOP Digital to Exhibit at APCO International 74th Annual Conference and Expo in Kansas City, Missouri

LENEXA, Kan., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Company will be exhibiting at the APCO International 74th Annual Conference and Expo in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world's oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world. For more information, please visit http://www.apco2008.org/ .

WHO: Dave Owen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Laura Owen, President and Chief Operating Officer Carl Gandolfo, Director of National Sales Jay Dalrymple, Assistant Director of National Sales WHEN: Sunday, August 3, 2008 - Thursday, August 7, 2008 WHERE: Booth # D234 Kansas City Convention Center 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, Missouri WHAT: ICOP will be showcasing its full suite of advanced surveillance solutions, highlighting its award winning ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W digital in-car video system. In addition to exhibiting in their own booth, ICOP representatives will also be present in both of Sprint's exhibit booths (#608 and #242) to provide demonstrations of ICOP LIVE (TM)- an enabling technology that provides first responders with live streaming, high quality, full-motion audio and video and real time situational awareness. ICOP LIVE is differentiated from competitive live streaming solutions in that it streams to multiple viewers and to multiple devices simultaneously, including Windows(R)-enabled laptops in police vehicles, desktop computers, PDA's or smart phones. Also unique to ICOP LIVE is that it does not require a user to upload special software on receiving devices in order to access the audio and video stream. In addition to live streaming between exhibits, ICOP has arranged for its Regional Sales Managers, based throughout the U.S., to stream live video from ICOP Model 20/20-W units in operation in their geographic areas to the conference floor, thus demonstrating ICOP LIVE's ability to enable a user to view a live feed streamed from anywhere in the nation. All attendees will be able to view these demonstrations from any of the ICOP or Sprint booths during the conference. About ICOP Digital, Inc.

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

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

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

ICOP Digital, Inc.

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

Web site: http://www.icop.com/
http://www.apco2008.org/
http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html
http://www.icop.com/veil.html

Concur to Hold Investor Call to Review Recently Announced Strategic Partnership With American ExpressDetails of Alliance & Stock Purchase Agreement to be Discussed

REDMOND, Wash., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Concur , the world's leading provider of on-demand business services that automate Employee Spend Management, announced today that it will host an investor conference call on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. EDT to discuss the recently announced signing of an alliance agreement and definitive stock purchase agreement with American Express Company . Hosting the call from Concur will be Steve Singh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Adair, Chief Financial Officer, and John Torrey, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development.

Live audio of the conference call will be available by dialing (877) 716-6782 (United States) or (706) 634-6324 (International) and referencing Conference ID number 57866416. To access the call by live webcast, accompanied by presentation slides, which will be available the morning of July 29, 2008, please go to http://www.concur.com/. A webcast replay at the same website will be available for 30 days following the conference call. A phone replay will be available by dialing (800) 642-1687 (United States) or (706) 645-9291 (International) and referencing Conference ID Number: 57866416.

A joint press release with additional details about Concur's strategic alliance with American Express, along with a video statement from Steve Singh, Chairman & CEO of Concur and Anre Williams, President of American Express Global Commercial Card is available on concur.com.

About Concur

Concur is the world's leading provider of on-demand Employee Spend Management services. Concur enables organizations to globally control costs by automating the processes they use to manage employee spending. Concur's end-to-end solutions seamlessly unite online travel booking with automated expense reporting, streamline meeting management and optimize the process of managing vendor payments, employee check requests and direct reimbursements. Organizations of all sizes trust Concur to help them control spend before it occurs while eliminating paper and optimizing supplier relations. Concur's unified approach to managing employee spend delivers a 360 degree view into all employee expenses, helping companies globally enforce policies and monitor vendor compliance, while delivering unprecedented control and valuable insight. Concur's suite of on-demand services reach millions of employees across thousands of organizations around the world -- streamlining business processes, reducing operating costs, improving internal controls and providing enhanced visibility and actionable expense analysis. More information about Concur is available at http://www.concur.com/.

Concur

CONTACT: Stefanie Johansen of Weber Shandwick, +1-206-399-7833,
SJohansen@WeberShandwick.com, for Concur; or Investors, John Torrey of Concur,
+1-425-497-5986, john.torrey@concur.com

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

SonicWALL Extends Global Management System CapabilitiesMajor enhancements to award-winning software add further flexibility, ease of use and threat management capabilities

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SonicWALL, Inc. , today announced major enhancements to its widely-used Global Management System (GMS) and Viewpoint 5.0. GMS 5.0 makes management of the secure network easier and more cost-effective by directly integrating MySQL 5.0, third party authentication, enhanced management, more flexible monitoring and custom reporting. GMS is a powerful, intuitive solution that allows IT administrators to manage thousands of remote SonicWALL security appliances and Unified Threat Management (UTM) services from a single, central location. Designed to scale with growing organizations, GMS eliminates the need for onsite support in distributed networks or branch offices.

These enhancements enable SonicWALL to provide the industry's most comprehensive network management and reporting solution. GMS and ViewPoint 5.0 have extended their cross-platform support to integrate beyond our E-Class Network Security Appliances into our award-winning E-Class Aventail SSL-VPN remote access solutions. Administrators can now generate custom reports on remote user sessions, bandwidth utilization and corporate resources. This insight is shared and integrated across an expanded library that reports on network activity, web usage and UTM threats across all SonicWALL Network Security Appliances.

SonicWALL GMS 5.0 simplifies the complexity of network management by offering a single management interface, thereby reducing administration time, complexity and the total cost of ownership. SonicWALL's comprehensive layered secure networking appliances enables enterprises the ability to optimize globally distributed network resources and manage user security policies from a single, easy-to-use graphical interface.

"The performance and speed improvements that we've seen with GMS 5.0 far exceeded our expectations. This new installment of GMS has allowed us to scale our global deployment of managed SonicWALL appliances without necessitating an investment in additional hardware," said Michael E. Crean, President and CEO of Solutions Granted, Inc. "The integrated MySQL database is a huge bonus, and I have been pleased with all of the features of 5.0, but perhaps the greatest improvement was the expansion of appliance support for remote access solutions, such as Aventail SSL-VPN. This has allowed us to standardize our business -- now we are able to use one platform to manage and generate reports for our installations all around the globe."

SonicWALL GMS is the comprehensive application suite that covers management, reporting and monitoring of security devices under a single framework. GMS 5.0 and Viewpoint 5.0 new features include:

MySQL 5.0 Integration:

With the bundled database, the Total Cost of Ownership for GMS and ViewPoint may be reduced by more than 25%. Also significant improvements in performance are realized due to the tight integration with the MySQL database.

Third-Party Authentication:

Multi-tenant functionality of GMS allows for authentication against Active Directory and LDAP servers, in addition to the secure isolation of SonicWALL appliances across multiple domains.

Custom Reporting:

Both GMS and ViewPoint offer greater insight into network activity with the addition of Custom Reports that can be run at any time, alongside the existing library of 100+ canned reports that can be customized to suit a variety of regulatory mandates.

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/.

About Solutions Granted, Inc.

Solutions Granted, Inc. is a solution-based Information Technology firm specializing in complete managed services, network development and security, relocation and disaster recovery services, and website design, graphics, and hosting. Founded in 2001, Solutions Granted has made its mark in the local, national, and international technology markets with its team of highly-skilled employees, reseller affiliations, and use of the most advanced technology available. With its top secret security facility clearance and its headquarters located within minutes of Washington D.C., Solutions Granted has become a strong presence in the government market, with our largest government client being the U.S. Department of State.

Safe Harbor Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the benefits associated with GMS 5.0, the benefits associated with SonicWALL's secure networking appliances, and performance expectations associated with MySQL 5.0 support. These forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward- looking statements. In addition, please see the "Risk Factors" described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, for a more detailed description of the risks facing our business. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to SonicWALL as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.

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

SonicWALL, Inc.

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

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

Concur Appoints Ed Gilligan to Board of DirectorsAmerican Express Executive Brings Tremendous Corporate Payment and Business Travel Expertise to Company

REDMOND, Wash., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Concur , the world's leading provider of on-demand Employee Spend Management services, today announced the appointment of Ed Gilligan to its board of directors. Mr. Gilligan's appointment is in conjunction with American Express's equity investment in Concur, announced separately today. Robert T. Abele, a director with Concur since 2006, and Michael Hilton, a founder and director with Concur since 1993, will step down from the Concur board of directors on July 29, 2008.

"As vice chairman of American Express Company, Ed is a world-class executive whose vast experience in our industry is matched only by his energy and passion for delivering world-class products and services," said Steve Singh, chairman and CEO of Concur. "As Concur continues to grow and set the pace for T&E expense management, Ed's global perspective and industry insight will be invaluable."

Singh continued, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend our gratitude to Rob and Mike for their service as directors. Rob's experience in the corporate payments industry was invaluable to our business and the breadth of his business experience and guidance as a director served our company and our shareholders well. It would be difficult to quantify the value that Mike has delivered as a director. He has helped guide our company from a 2 person startup to the market leader in the Employee Spend Management market and helped to grow shareholder value from virtually nothing to more than $1.5 billion. Mike will continue to serve our company, our customers and our shareholders as Executive Vice President of Marketing."

Ed Gilligan is vice chairman of American Express Company, responsible for the company's global business-to-business group, which includes Global Commercial Card, Global Merchant Services, Global Network Services, and Global Business Travel businesses of American Express. He is a member of American Express's Operating Committee, which is responsible for developing the strategic direction for American Express and determining policies affecting the company overall. Ed joined American Express in 1980 while studying for his BS in Economics and Management at New York University. He began his full time service with the company in 1982. He was named a vice president of Business Travel in March 1988. He went on to become a senior vice president of Commerical Card and Business Travel for the Eastern Region of the United States in June 1992. He assumed the role of business unit president for Commercial Card and Business Travel for the United States in June 1995. In June 2002. Ed was named one of two group presidents at the company, overseeing the international consumer card business and the global portfolio of payment and travel services offered to corporate clients worldwide.

"I am excited to join Concur's board as I believe it is a company with excellent products and services, a history of innovation and tremendous growth prospects," said, Mr. Gilligan.

About Concur

Concur

CONTACT: Stefanie Johansen of Weber Shandwick, +1-206-399-7833,
SJohansen@WeberShandwick.com, for Concur; or Investors, John Torrey of Concur,
+1-425-497-5986, john.torrey@concur.com

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

Slifter Local Shopper Now Available to BlackBerry UsersLocation Aware Shopping Application Enables BlackBerry Smartphone Users to See, Search, Save, and Share on Local Products at Nearby Stores

NEW YORK, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Slifter, a popular mobile shopping tool that uses LBS technology to search and share products and promotions at local retailers, is now available for download on BlackBerry(R) smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM).

BlackBerry smartphone users can now shop smart by searching more than 300 million products available at more than 150,000 retail stores across the U.S. Slifter for BlackBerry smartphones will allow users to: search local store inventory for products, Hot Deals, and promos (including 40 million circular offers); see product information, images and maps; save products and promotions into a mobile Shopping List; and share finds with friends.

"Slifter on BlackBerry smartphones serves as a way to enhance and illustrate the power of mobility in retail," said Alex Muller, CEO of Slifter. "With address book integration, rich product results, and GPS integration on available models -- Slifter's BlackBerry smartphone build was designed to truly personalize a consumer's shopping experience."

As the leader in mobile local product search, Slifter makes real-world shopping more interactive: customers simply enter a keyword, product name, model number or UPC code to find a product. They can then view product availability, price and promotional information, and detailed directions to the nearest store.

To download Slifter for free, BlackBerry smartphone customers should visit http://slifter.com/ on their handhelds and click on "Try the Slifter download." Check with your carrier as standard data plan rates apply. For more information, visit http://www.slifter.com/.

About Slifter

New York City-based Slifter, is a popular mobile shopping tool that enables millions of mobile users to search and share products and promotions, straight from their cell phones. It is accessible for free via, wireless web, or java application on almost any mobile device. For more information on Slifter, please visit http://www.slifter.com/.

The BlackBerry, Research In Motion and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

Slifter

CONTACT: Slifter Corporate Communications, +1-212-488-2222,
press@slifter.com

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

ACS Awarded Renewed Contract Providing Student Financial Aid BPO for the University of Phoenix and Western International University

DALLAS, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. today announced a renewed contract with the Apollo Group, Inc. providing student financial aid business process outsourcing (BPO) services for the University of Phoenix (UPX) and Western International University (WIU). The renewed three-year contract is valued at $120 million.

The Apollo Group is the parent company of UPX and WIU, UPX is the largest private university in North America, and WIU is an affiliated university. ACS has been providing a host of BPO services for the Apollo Group since May of 2002. ACS serves as the financial aid office for UPX and WIU, which combined have more than 340,000 enrolled students. ACS packages and awards financial aid to students, disburses funds, performs verifications and returns to lenders, and resolves any related issues or conflicting information. ACS also operates a dedicated call center that handles financial aid questions from UPX and WIU students.

"ACS' support combines outstanding financial aid expertise and comprehensive services with the latest in Web-based functionality to support thousands of UPX and WIU students on a daily basis," said Robert Collins, vice president, the Apollo Group. "ACS has provided exceptional services to our students over the past six years, and our confidence in their capabilities is underscored by the renewal of this contract."

ACS serves both WIU and UPX online campuses, as well as UPX's network of 79 local campuses and 117 learning centers nationwide from a centralized location in Tempe, Arizona. This location and dedicated call center help relieve individual campuses of administrative burdens and provide a centralized hub for streamlined communication with students across the country.

"ACS has continuously built upon and enhanced its services on behalf of the Apollo Group to maximize the efficiency and convenience of financial aid services for its students," said Richard K. Schnacker, senior managing director, ACS Commercial Education & Financial Services. "This has translated into significantly reduced financial aid processing times while delivering increasingly effective services and support."

ACS' SFA BPO business provides student financial aid office outsourcing services to 240 campuses or online classes, while disbursing more than $2.5 billion annually in financial aid. Services include financial aid services, enrollment management, inbound and outbound student call center services, document collection, and back-office processing services.

About ACS

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 63,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at http://www.acs-inc.com/.

The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company's prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise.

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Jon Puckett, Vice President, Investor Relations,
+1-214-841-8281, jon.puckett@acs-inc.com, or Media, Carol DeMatteo, Director,
Corporate Communications, +1-214-841-8110, carol.dematteo@acs-inc.com, both of
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

Web site: http://www.acs-inc.com/

SkyBitz Announces FFE Transportation Services as New Customer CollaborationTransportation Market Leader Partners with SkyBitz to Gain Higher Efficiency in Asset Utilization

STERLING, Va., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyBitz, a leading intelligent asset solution and information management service provider, today announced that FFE Transportation Services (FFE), Inc. has chosen the American Eagle fleet as its launch pad for implementing the SkyBitz solution. FFE is a leading motor carrier specializing in core offerings of temperature-controlled transport of products and perishable goods including food products, health care supplies and confectionery items. Nationwide service is offered in both over-the-road and intermodal modes on temperature-controlled truckload and LTL freight, as well as dry truckload freight. FFE also offers services in brokerage, logistics and dedicated hauling.

The SkyBitz integrated solution increases business value for its customers by providing more efficient asset utilization, total load visibility, improved logistics process and inventory management and cargo security. The SkyBitz solution is the only satellite-based service on the market that enables information and asset management services without using an embedded GPS chipset. FFE will also be able to manage its fleet through the SkyBitz Customer InSight Web application to help drive operational efficiencies. This proprietary feature-enriched SkyBitz application will enable FFE to view assets in real-time and run customizable management and operational reports for each vehicle in the fleet.

"The SkyBitz solution will enable us to have more control and visibility, and we've decided to initially roll out their program in our dry van fleet running under the American Eagle brand," said John Hickerson, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at FFE Transportation. "We selected SkyBitz for their forward-thinking technology, best-in-class customer service and because they were able to clearly articulate the return on investment which enabled us to start saving money from day one."

"Managing transportation assets is more important than ever in a soft economy with increasing fuel prices. The SkyBitz solution delivers a large number of benefits. We have specifically demonstrated how our solution can reduce fuel consumption," said Dr. Homaira Akbari, chief executive officer, SkyBitz. "National transportation companies such as FFE are setting the pace for the industry by committing to our asset management solution and empowering their fleet managers to drive value for the bottom line."

Russell Stubbs, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FFE, said, "We are continually looking for ways to leverage our assets, control expenses, and do more with less in this very competitive environment. SkyBitz offers features and benefits that help facilitate this, which keeps us cost competitive and efficient, as well as providing an additional layer of security. We will look at the results gained by American Eagle and make the determination how to move forward with the rest of our fleets."

The SkyBitz patented solution suite, including Cargo Sensor, Tractor/Trailer ID and the new Reefer Control Solution along with the SkyBitz InSight Web application, improves supply chain visibility and provides efficient streamlined tools for fleet owners to effectively manage their assets. More than 550 fleets throughout North America now rely on the patented SkyBitz GLS technology to track in excess of 150,000 mobile assets.

About FFEX

FFE is the primary operating subsidiary of Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. (Nasdaw: FFEX), a publicly owned motor carrier specializing in core offerings of temperature-controlled transport of products and perishable goods including food products, health care supplies and confectionery items. We offer nationwide service in both over-the-road and intermodal modes of temperature-controlled truckload and LTL freight, as well as dry truckload freight. We also offer services in brokerage, logistics and dedicated hauling. Additional information can be found at our Web site, http://www.ffex.net/. To join our email alert list, please click on the following link: http://www.ffex.net/irpass.asp?BzID=1065&to=ea&s=0.

The Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3209.

About SkyBitz

SkyBitz is the leading intelligent asset solution and information management service provider, providing real-time information to customers in the fields of transportation, energy, construction, agriculture and waste management. SkyBitz delivers a reliable, easy-to-use asset and information management solution that provides clear visibility to mobile assets anytime, anywhere. The patented two-way GLS satellite communicator is compact, easy to install and provides multi-year battery life requiring the least amount of maintenance. Throughout North America and Europe, more than 550 customers currently rely on the cost-effective SkyBitz GLS technology to manage more than 150,000 assets and achieve total visibility, improve security, lower operating costs and enhance customer service. SkyBitz was named the second-fastest growing company in North America by Deloitte and was honored with the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Leadership Award. Headquartered in Sterling, Va., SkyBitz is a privately held company financially backed by CIBC Capital Partners, AIG Highstar Capital, Inverness Graham Investments, Motorola Ventures and ITV, a fund of Cordova Ventures. For additional information, visit http://www.skybitz.com/.

SkyBitz

CONTACT: Joanne Rasch, +1-202-777-3840, Joanne.Rasch@edelman.com, for
SkyBitz, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.ffex.net/
http://www.skybitz.com/

Pixelplus Announces Stock Listing Transfer From The Nasdaq Global Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market

SEOUL, South Korea, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pixelplus Co., Ltd. , a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that it received approval from The Nasdaq Stock Market's Listing Qualifications Staff to transfer the listing of its American Depositary Shares from The Nasdaq Global Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market. The transfer is effective at the opening of business on July 30, 2008. Pixelplus' Nasdaq trading symbol will remain "PXPL."

The Nasdaq Capital Market is one of the three market tier designations for stocks listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and presently includes approximately 500 companies. The Nasdaq Capital Market operates in substantially the same manner as The Nasdaq Global Market. Securities listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market must satisfy all applicable qualification requirements for Nasdaq securities and all companies listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market must satisfy certain financial requirements and adhere to Nasdaq's corporate governance standards. The Nasdaq Capital Market is not related to, nor does it operate similarly to over-the-counter markets, including the OTCBB and Pink Sheets.

The listing transfer is part of the Company's action taken in response to the notification received from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff on July 22, 2008 regarding Pixelplus' non-compliance with the minimum $10,000,000 stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market pursuant to Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(3). As of March 31, 2008, the Company's stockholder equity was $8,433,000, which satisfies the minimum stockholders' equity requirement for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

About Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

Pixelplus is a South Korea-based developer of high-performance, high-resolution, and cost-effective CMOS image sensors for use primarily in mobile camera phones. In addition to mobile phones, Pixelplus provides CMOS image sensors and SoC solutions for use in webcams and notebook embedded cameras, toys and games, and security and surveillance system applications.

As a fabless semiconductor company, Pixelplus is focused on creating proprietary design technologies to develop CMOS image sensors with sharp, colorful and enhanced image quality, size efficiency, and low power consumption.

Contact: Shane Y. Hong Pixelplus Co., Ltd. 6th Floor, Gyeonggi R&DB Center 906-5 Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 443-766 Republic of Korea +82-31-888-5300 OR Taylor Rafferty: London - Emilia Whitbread at +44 (0) 20 7614 2900 New York - Jessica McCormick at +1 212 889 4350 Tokyo - Jason Wagers at +81 (0) 3 3221 9513 E-mail pixelplus@taylor-rafferty.com

Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Shane Y. Hong of Pixelplus Co., Ltd., +82-31-888-5300; or
Taylor Rafferty: London, Emilia Whitbread, +44(0)20-7614-2900, or New York,
Jessica McCormick, +1-212-889-4350, or Tokyo, Jason Wagers, +81(0)3-3221-9513,
all for Pixelplus Co., Ltd., pixelplus@taylor-rafferty.com

Rockville, Md., Consumers to See More Choice, Competition as City Council Awards Cable Franchise to VerizonFranchise Covers 23,000 Households; Company to Begin Building All-Fiber-Optic Network in City This Fall; Expects to Offer FiOS TV Later This Year

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockville consumers are a major step closer to having an innovative, reliable and competitive alternative for their cable television services, thanks to a unanimous vote by the City Council Monday evening (July 28) authorizing Verizon to offer its fiber-optic-powered FiOS TV.

FiOS TV offers consumers a broad range of programming choices and superior picture quality from the only TV service delivered over the nation's most advanced all-fiber network directly connecting to millions of individual homes and businesses.

Rockville, which covers approximately 23,000 households, joins numerous other Montgomery County, Md., communities in adopting the 15-year franchise agreement the county awarded Verizon in December 2006.

Verizon expects to begin construction on its all-fiber network this fall and will make the service available to city households and businesses within two years. The company plans to begin offering FiOS TV and FiOS Internet services in Rockville later this year.

"It's clear from the tremendous demand for FiOS TV in Montgomery County and elsewhere that consumers want choice and competition for their TV service," said William R. Roberts, Verizon's regional president for Maryland and Washington, D.C. "We have heard from many Rockville residents that they're ready for a choice, and we aim to provide it.

"FiOS TV offers a clear, superior alternative to the incumbent cable provider - powered by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network," Roberts said. "We're eager to get to work in Rockville."

FiOS TV Service Highlights FiOS TV service highlights include:

-- More than 400 all-digital channels grouped by genres such as entertainment, sports, news, shopping, movies and family, making it easy for audiences to find their favorite programming.

-- A total of 30 high-definition channels in the Washington-area market, with extraordinary clarity and theater-quality sound. The company will add approximately 25 more HD channels in the near future, and plans to expand its lineup to offer all available major HD programming by year-end.

-- An industry-leading library of more than 10,000 video-on-demand (VOD) titles each month, 70 percent of which are free. In addition, an increasing number of on-demand titles in high-definition, with 1,000 HD VOD titles per month by the end of the year.

-- An easy-to-use interactive media guide that integrates HD programming, on-demand content and the digital video recorder along with broadcast television into a seamless user experience.

-- Set-top boxes ranging from a standard-definition box for $5.99 per month to the Home Media DVR, featuring a multi-room DVR that enables up to three simultaneous viewings of recorded programs without requiring customers to set up a complex home network or buy extra equipment. The recorder is bundled with Media Manager, a new feature that lets customers easily access photos and music from their personal computer and play them on their entertainment center where they look and sound the best. A standard definition Home Media DVR is $17.99 per month.

-- FiOS TV Widgets, a free interactive feature that provides local weather and traffic information.

Programming choices for Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Russian and other multicultural audiences are available in every market, making FiOS TV an outlet for emerging and independent networks to showcase their diverse programming.

Sports fans subscribing to FiOS TV Premier in the Washington market also will receive a host of sports channels - including Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN and MASN 2), several ESPN channels and the NFL Network - at no extra charge.

FiOS TV is delivered over Verizon's all-fiber-optic network, which brings the power and capacity of fiber optics directly into people's homes and has industry-leading quality and reliability. To date, Verizon has placed more than 57 million feet of fiber in its Maryland service territory.

Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. It also delivers Internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps* (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps, as well as high-quality voice services.

FiOS Internet Highlights

Verizon's 50/20 FiOS Internet connection is the fastest available to U.S. consumers, and the company's 20/20 symmetrical service is the first of its kind commercially available to U.S. consumers on a mass scale. Pioneering a new category of broadband for the American consumer, Verizon's symmetrical FiOS provides the ultra-fast, two-way speeds crucial for such burgeoning online activities as video conferencing, social networking and super-fast uploading of electronic photo albums or home videos, as well as multi-player gaming and online work collaboration.

At 50 Mbps, downloading a 5 GB (gigabyte) file, such as a 112-minute, high-definition movie purchased online, takes approximately 13.3 minutes, while a 50 MB (megabyte), or 60-minute, Web video takes 8 seconds, and a 5 MB MP3 music file takes less than eight-tenths of a second.

Using a 20 Mbps upstream broadband connection, a consumer could upload a 250 megabyte (MB) file of 200 photos in about 90 seconds, instead of the roughly 47 minutes it takes over a 768 kilobit-per-second (Kbps) upstream connection. A 500 MB file, such as 400 digital photos or a medical-imaging data file, could upload in less than four minutes, compared with about 90 minutes over a 768 Kbps connection. A 3 gigabyte (GB) file, such as a one-hour family video shot with a high-definition video camera, can be uploaded in around 20 minutes, compared with more than nine hours with 768 Kbps upstream.

FiOS Internet 50/20 Mbps service is available for $139.95 a month with an annual service plan. The 20/20 Mbps FiOS Internet service is available for $64.99 a month with an annual service plan. FiOS Internet service also is available as part of a discounted bundle of multiple Verizon services.

Rockville consumers can check online at http://www.verizon.com/fios for more information or to request that Verizon contact them when FiOS services become available. Customers also can call their local Verizon sales office or 888-GET FiOS (888-438-3467).

In addition to Maryland, Verizon currently provides FiOS TV in parts of California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia.

At the end of the first quarter 2008, 1.8 million Verizon customers received their broadband service over Verizon's all-fiber network, and more than 1.2 million customers had subscribed to FiOS TV.

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary based on factors including computer configuration and network/Internet congestion.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 69 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 228,600 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Verizon

CONTACT: Sandra Arnette, +1-410-393-7109, sandra.u.arnette@verizon.com

Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/fios
http://www.verizon.com/news

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Stanley Awarded $22 Million Contract to Continue Support of U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Information Systems

ARLINGTON, Va., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stanley, Inc. , a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, today announced that it has been awarded a five-year, $22 million firm-fixed price contract by the Global Combat Support Systems - Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) to continue support of the Logistics Information Systems (LIS) office.

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"Stanley has provided support for U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) logistics programs since 1989 and is honored to have a continued role in the modernization of its business processes and legacy systems," said Phil Nolan, chairman, president and CEO of Stanley. "We look forward to bringing our proven systems integration capabilities to bear in support of this and every USMC project."

GCSS-MC LIS enables the warfighter to succeed and prevail on the battlefield. Stanley will continue to support the GCSS-MC LIS Assistant Program Manager located in Albany, Ga., with program management, software configuration management, system operation and system maintenance support services that are designed to place the Marine Corps in a more advantageous strategic position to accomplish its worldwide mission.

Under this contract, Stanley supports more than 30 logistics automated information systems to include the Supported Activities Supply System, Asset Tracking and Logistics Automated Support System, Personal Computer Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System, and Marine Corps Decision Support System applications.

About Stanley

Stanley is a provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense and federal civilian government agencies. Stanley offers its customers systems integration solutions and expertise to support their mission-essential needs at any stage of program, product development or business lifecycle through five service areas: systems engineering, enterprise integration, operational logistics, business process outsourcing, and advanced engineering and technology. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the company has more than 4,400 employees at over 100 locations in the U.S. and worldwide. In 2008 and 2007, Stanley was recognized by FORTUNE(R) magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." Please visit http://www.stanleyassociates.com/ for more information.

Any statements in this press release about our future expectations, plans and prospects, including statements containing the words "estimates," "anticipates," "plans," "expects" and similar expressions, constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and additional filings we make with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by us, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Joelle Pozza, Stanley, +1-703-310-3218,
Joelle.Pozza@stanleyassociates.com

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

Lockheed Martin Production of Aegis Spy-1 Radar Arrays for First Australian Air Warfare Destroyer Well Under Way

CANBERRA, Australia, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin completed production of two of the four SPY-1D(V) radar arrays for Australia's first Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer.

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"The Air Warfare Destroyer is a top priority for the Australian Navy, and we are absolutely committed to delivering Aegis capability on time," said Paul Johnson, managing director of Lockheed Martin Australia. "The SPY-1D(V) arrays are the visual icon of Aegis, and the success of the array production is setting the pace for the open architecture Aegis Weapon System development that will be the backbone of Hobart and the following Air Warfare Destroyers."

Hobart's SPY-1D(V) arrays eventually will be tested and integrated with the full Aegis Weapon System destined for the destroyer.

The SPY-1D(V) is the latest and most capable version of the SPY-1 family of radar. The unique SPY-1 multi-function phased array radar system replaces numerous conventional independent sensors and is designed for the most challenging environments and missions, including long-range volume search, fire control-quality tracking and ballistic missile defense. SPY-1's S-band frequency range permits optimum performance in all-weather operations and the ability to perform all major radar functions while simultaneously providing proven S-band mid-course guidance for semi-active missiles, such as the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile, SM-2 and SM-3.

The Aegis Open Architecture (OA) Weapon System will provide the Hobart-class ships with the latest and most capable version of the Aegis Weapon System. Lockheed Martin is delivering the same version this year to USS Bunker Hill as part of the U.S. Navy's Cruiser Modernization Program. Aegis OA's commercial off-the-shelf components integrated within an open architecture support easy upgrades as new technologies become available, enabling Aegis to evolve by incorporating state-of-the-art capabilities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

The Aegis Weapon System is the world's premier naval surface defense system and is the foundation for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, the primary component of the sea-based element of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System. When paired with the Lockheed Martin-developed MK-41 Vertical Launching System, it is capable of delivering missiles for every mission and threat environment in naval warfare. The Aegis Weapon System is currently deployed on 86 ships around the globe, with 20 additional ships planned. In addition to the U.S. Navy and Australia, Aegis is the maritime weapon system of choice for Japan, South Korea, Norway and Spain.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

For additional information about Lockheed Martin, visit:

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

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CONTACT: Ken Ross of Lockheed Martin, +1-856-722-6941,
kenneth.b.ross@lmco.com

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

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CSC Signs Insurance BPO Services Contract With AmericoCSC to Support 100,000 Life & Annuity Policies Following Americo's Acquisition of FIC

FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- CSC today announced that Americo of Kansas City, Mo., has signed a 15-year contract for CSC's business process outsourcing (BPO) services. Under the contract, CSC will manage a closed block of approximately 100,000 individual life and annuity insurance policies that Americo gained through the acquisition of Financial Industries Corporation (FIC).

CSC will perform full back-office services, including end-to-end contract administration, a customer call center, financial reporting and payment processing. The new contract expands a 16-year relationship between the two companies during which CSC has provided application management and production support services for existing blocks of business.

"For insurers like Americo that grow through acquisitions, the ability to outsource business processes adds the synergy they need to quickly assume control of acquired policies with minimal risk," said Michael W. Risley, president of CSC's Life & Annuity Insurance Division. "During the past 10 years, CSC has helped clients successfully complete more than 85 large-scale life insurance BPO transitions and transformations."

CSC has offered insurance BPO services for more than 20 years, providing full insurance operational support and processing for more than 5.3 million policies representing more than $3 billion in life and annuity premiums and $2.5 billion in property and casualty premiums. CSC's BPO services support more than 100 financial services organizations worldwide from multiple BPO centers on three continents, providing outsourced processes such as policy and claims administration, customer service, payment processing and new product launch support at mutually agreed and measured service levels. CSC leverages its global resources, automated processes and proven technologies to support virtually any financial services product.

About Americo

Americo offers a complete portfolio of competitive life insurance and annuity products, designed with policyholders and agents in mind. Americo has nearly 800,000 policies under administration and more than $38 billion of insurance in force. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.americo.com/.

About CSC

CSC is a global leader in providing technology-enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business. These include Business Solutions & Services, Global Outsourcing Services and the North American Public Sector. CSC's advanced capabilities include systems design and integration, information technology and business process outsourcing, applications software development, Web and application hosting, mission support and management consulting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., CSC has approximately 90,000 employees and reported revenue of $16.5 billion for the 12 months ended March 28, 2008. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.csc.com/.

CSC

CONTACT: Marian Kelley, Director of Media and Analyst Relations,
Financial Services Sector, +1-512-275-5722, mkelley3@csc.com, or Janet Herin,
Manager, Media Relations, Corporate, +1-310-615-1693, jherin@csc.com, both of
CSC

Web site: http://www.csc.com/
http://www.americo.com/

Omaha's Shadow Ridge Enhances Member Amenities With ProLink's ProStar GPSSystem Helps Players Navigate Course, Delivers Return on Investment

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLink Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising, today announced that Shadow Ridge Country Club (Omaha, Neb.) now features the ProLink Solutions ProStar GPS system used at many of the world's most famous golf courses.

Rated as Omaha's top course by Golf Digest, Shadow Ridge offers 7,013 yards of challenging, traditional golf. The course was designed by Golf Resources of Dallas, Tex., and features numerous water hazards and bunkers, including one in the middle of the 13th green. Shadow Ridge plays to a stout course rating of 73.3 and a USGA Slope of 139 from the back tees.

"As a private club, we strive to provide our members with the best amenities available. ProLink GPS helps us achieve that goal," said Gary Gabrielson, Director of Golf at Shadow Ridge. "The ProStar system's graphics and yardage are outstanding and help our members better negotiate the course. It has many useful functions for course and tournament management as well."

Shadow Ridge previously featured ProLink's GameStar GPS system. In 2007, ProLink posted a renewal rate of approximately 90 percent on expiring leases.

"Shadow Ridge is a beautiful and prestigious golf course, and we are proud to call the club a trusted partner," said Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. "More private courses are discovering the benefits of ProLink GPS and adding the system to their membership offerings. Like resorts and daily-fee courses, private clubs also realize a significant return on investment when installing ProLink GPS."

With ProLink's patented, 10.4" high-resolution color screen -- the industry's largest -- Shadow Ridge's cart-mounted units display dynamic, easy-to-read graphics including distances to the pin and hazards, pro tips, pace-of-play timer and radial arc for cart-path-only holes. Golfers at Shadow Ridge will also be able to order food and beverage items with a touch of a button on the ProLink screen.

For more information on Shadow Ridge Country Club, visit http://www.shadowridgecountryclub.com/ or call 402.333.4020.

About ProLink

ProLink Solutions is the world's leading provider of GPS golf course management systems and revenue-generating on-course advertising. ProLink Solutions' core philosophy is to be a "Trusted Partner" to its golf-course customers. From enhancing golfers' overall experience and improving pace-of- play, to increasing current revenue streams and creating new profit centers for golf courses, ProLink Solutions' products and services have captured markets both nationally and globally. For more information about ProLink, visit http://www.goprolink.com/, call 480.753.2337 or email info@goprolink.com.

CONTACT: Daniel Mitchell Buffalo Communications 253.312.4536 dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com Investor Relations Contact: CEOcast, Inc. Gary Nash 212.732.4300 gnash@ceocast.com

ProLink Solutions

CONTACT: Daniel Mitchell of Buffalo Communications, +1-253-312-4536,
dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com; or Investors, Gary Nash of CEOcast, Inc.,
+1-212-732-4300, gnash@ceocast.com, both for ProLink Solutions

Web site: http://www.goprolink.com/
http://www.shadowridgecountryclub.com/

BOOMj.com Posts Record Unique Users and Page Views

LAS VEGAS, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BOOMj, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BOMJ) , a leading Web-based niche social network and e- commerce site serving more than 78 million Baby Boomers and adults over 35, announced today that BOOMj.com has broken into the top 2,000 most viewed sites. Based on data from Compete.com, BOOMj, Inc. reports 821,680 unique users and over 7 Million page views to http://www.boomj.com/ for the month of June 2008. "We are very pleased to see that our traffic and page views have increased and feel that it reflects the value of our unique model of integrating community, content and commerce," stated Wendy Borow-Johnson, President of BOOMj, Inc.

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BOOMj.com offers a social community experience for Baby Boomers and adults over 35 and provides both expert and user generated content along with related products and services. BOOMj integrates the social networking experience with commerce and content by allowing members to share profiles, photos, create groups and blogs, post product recommendations and reviews. BOOMj membership is free, and members earn reward points to use towards purchases in the BOOMj Store.

About BOOMj Inc.

BOOMj Inc.(TM) (BULLETIN BOARD: BOMJ) , is a leading Web-based niche social network and e-commerce site serving more than 78 million Baby Boomers and Generation Jonesers. BOOMj provides an integrated and highly focused community which incorporates personalized social networking, online shopping, travel deals, video programming, and breaking headline news and focused content in: health, finance, politics, lifestyle, and movies/entertainment for members. BOOMj Inc., through its I-SUPPLY unit, also offers comprehensive e-commerce solutions for niche portals and social networks. For more information regarding the company, please visit http://www.boomj.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement:

This news release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases that say BOOMj or its management "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements in this release that describe the Company's business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are inherently speculative, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those set forth from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation, and do not undertake any duty, to update these forward-looking statements at any time.

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CONTACT: Media, Stephanie Packard, +1-949-679-7000, stephanie@boomj.com,
or Investors, Mark Noffke, +1-702-481-1990, mark@boomj.com, both of BOOMj,
Inc.

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

Chinese Bus Manufacturer Selects Maxwell Technologies' BOOSTCAP(R) Ultracapacitors for Hybrid Transit BusesUltracapacitors Provide Efficient, Low-Maintenance, Energy Storage for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

SAN DIEGO, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maxwell Technologies Inc. announced today that Golden Dragon Bus Co. Ltd., one of the world's leading producers of medium and heavy duty buses, has selected Maxwell's BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitors for braking energy recuperation and torque assist in fuel-efficient, low-emission, diesel-electric hybrid buses Golden Dragon is producing for the Hangzhou, China, Public Transport Group Co., Ltd.

David Schramm, Maxwell's president and chief executive officer, said that Maxwell has completed delivery of 720 48-volt BMOD0165 P048 multi-cell ultracapacitor modules to Golden Dragon for installation into 45 hybrid buses ordered by the Hangzhou Public Transport Group Co., Ltd.

Golden Dragon delivered the first prototype hybrid bus with an ultracapacitor-based energy storage system to Hangzhou in July 2007, for comparison with other hybrid drive systems under actual operating conditions.

"Ultracapacitors' high braking energy recuperation efficiency and long operational life make them an ideal energy storage choice for fuel-efficient, low-emission hybrid transit vehicles," said George Dong, Golden Dragon's Hybrid Bus Program Engineer. "Maxwell's products performed very well during the evaluation period, and the 48-volt BOOSTCAP module gives us a versatile building block for easy integration into various high-voltage configurations for heavy vehicles."

"Golden Dragon has developed an innovative hybrid drive system for cleaner, more efficient, transit buses and other commercial vehicles," Schramm said. "This program has given us a tremendous opportunity to demonstrate the performance and reliability of our products and Maxwell's capabilities as a supplier to an industry leader in one of the world's most dynamic and fastest growing markets.

"BOOSTCAP modules meet transportation industry requirements for watt-hours of energy storage and watts of power delivery per kilogram, and are designed to perform reliably through one million or more deep discharge cycles, or about 10 years of operational life for most vehicles," Schramm added. "This performance and reliability make them a preferred energy storage option for many types of public transit and commercial vehicles, so we expect heavy vehicle applications to continue to be a key driver for global ultracapacitor sales growth."

BMOD0165 P048 modules are encased in a rugged, splash-proof, aluminum chassis. They weigh 14.2kg and are 12.6 liters in volume (416.2mm x 190.1mm x 156.7mm). These durable "smart boxes" include temperature and voltage monitoring and internal cell voltage management that give designers "plug and play" solutions and makes them versatile building blocks for systems with higher voltage requirements. A complete data sheet may be accessed via the following link: http://www.maxwell.com/ultracapacitors/products/modules/bmod0165-48-6v.asp.

About Golden Dragon: Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd. is a joint venture company established in 1992 to develop, manufacture and market large-and-medium-sized luxury buses and light vans under the Golden Dragon brand. Its diverse line of products includes vans and buses ranging from five to 18 meters in length and seating from five to 65 passengers. Its state-of-the-art, 350,000 square-foot, production facility in Xiamen, China, has the capacity to produce 15,000 large-and-medium-sized buses and 25,000 light vans a year. Its achievements in product development, engineering innovation and quality control have enabled it to capture a growing share of both Chinese and export markets and gain recognition for Golden Dragon as an industry leader worldwide.

About Maxwell: Maxwell Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell modules provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Our CONDIS(R) high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications. For more information, please visit http://www.maxwell.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements: Statements in this news release that are "forward-looking statements" are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors such as:

-- development and acceptance of products based on new technologies; -- demand for original equipment manufacturers' products reaching anticipated levels; -- general economic conditions in the markets served by the company's products; -- cost-effective manufacturing of new products; -- the impact of competitive products and pricing; -- risks and uncertainties involved in foreign operations, including the impact of currency fluctuations; -- product liability or warranty claims in excess of our reserves.

For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Maxwell's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of Maxwell's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting our investor relations department at (858) 503-3300 or at our investor relations website at http://www.maxwell.com/investors/sec-filing.asp .

All information in this release is as of July 29, 2008. The company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the company's expectations.

Maxwell Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Sund of Maxwell Technologies Inc., +1-858-503-3233,
msund@maxwell.com

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

SRS Labs to Host 2008 Second Quarter Results Conference Call

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRS Labs, Inc. , the leading provider of surround sound, audio and voice technologies, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (5:00 p.m. Eastern time) to discuss the company's 2008 second quarter financial results. Prior to the conference call, the company will issue a news release relating to its financial results.

The release will be disseminated over the newswire and made available in the press section of SRS Labs' website at: http://www.srslabs.com/.

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Investors can listen to the conference call live online by accessing the link on the main page of the investor section of the SRS Labs website or by using this direct link:

http://www.srswowcast.com/about_us/wmptechlog.asp?lnkID=119

Please log on at least 15 minutes early to register and follow the instructions to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who are unable to listen to the live web cast, a replay will be available shortly after the call. To listen to the call live via telephone, dial (866) 253-6509 and ask for the "SRS Labs Q2 2008 Financial Results Conference Call". To access the taped telephone replay, dial (866) 837-8032 and enter access code 1203344. The telephone replay will be available until August 14 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific time.

About SRS Labs, Inc.

Founded in 1993, SRS Labs is the industry leader in audio signal processing for consumer electronics. Beginning with the audio technologies originally developed at Hughes Aircraft, SRS Labs holds over 150 worldwide patents and is recognized by the industry as the foremost authority in research and application of human auditory principals. Through partnerships with leading global CE companies, semiconductor manufacturers and software partners, SRS audio, surround sound and voice processing technologies have been included in over one billion electronic products sold worldwide including HDTVs, mobile phones, portable media devices, PCs and automotive entertainment. In fact, SRS Labs is the de-facto standard of HDTV audio processing with nine of the top ten name brand flat panel TVs featuring SRS technology. Additionally, SRS Labs surround sound solutions provide the professional broadcast and recording industries with high-performance production, back-haul, storage, and transmission capability. SRS Labs supports manufacturers worldwide with offices in the US, China, Europe, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, visit http://www.srslabs.com/.

Chief Financial Officer: Ulrich Gottschling (949) 442-5596 ir@srslabs.com

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CONTACT: Ulrich Gottschling, Chief Financial Officer of SRS Labs, Inc.,
+1-949-442-5596, ir@srslabs.com

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

Suntech Signs 30MW Supply Agreement with Enel.si

SAN FRANCISCO and WUXI, China, July 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. , one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced it has signed a two-year agreement with Enel.si, a subsidiary of Enel, Italy's largest power company, to supply 30MW of PV modules in late 2008 and 2009.

"This agreement with Enel.si is in-line with our strategy to establish mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with companies that are well positioned to service the growing demand for solar energy," said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairman and CEO. "Enel.si, which has a strong marketing and sales network in Italy based on a franchise installer network, is an ideal partner for Suntech and we look forward to building our relationship in the future."

"Suntech has an excellent reputation for delivering premium quality, high power output solar modules and we are pleased to enter this partnership with them," commented Riccardo Felicioli, Enel.si managing director. "Renewable energy solutions will no doubt play an increasingly important role in the total energy mix, and Enel.si is committed to supporting broader adoption of these technologies."

Commenting on the growing demand for solar in Italy and the rest of the world, Dr. Shi added, "With its substantial solar irradiation, relatively high cost of grid electricity, and favorable solar subsidies, Italy is set to embrace solar as part of its renewable energy portfolio. In addition, demand from other key markets including Germany, Spain, France, South Korea, and the U.S. is generating a strong pipeline for 2009. Our broad product portfolio, extensive international sales network, and clear value proposition should enable us to extend our market positions in these countries next year."

About Enel.si

Enel.si is a 100% subsidiary of Enel and is active in photovoltaic, solar thermal, miniwind energy and other products and services related to an efficient use of power and gas. Enel.si has a strong marketing and sales network in Italy based on a franchising installers network.

Enel is Italy's largest power company and Europe's second listed utility by installed capacity. It produces and sells electricity and gas across Europe, North and Latin America. Further to the acquisition of the Spanish utility Endesa, Enel has now a presence in 21 countries with 75,500 MW of generating capacity and serves more than 50 million power and gas customers.

About Suntech

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. is a world leading solar energy company as measured by both production output and capacity of solar cells and modules. Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we live in and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enable sustainable development. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a variety of high quality, cost effective and environmentally friendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech offers one of the broadest ranges of BIPV products under the MSK Solar Design Line(TM). Suntech has sales offices worldwide and is a market share leader in key global solar markets. For more information, please visit http://www.suntech-power.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements, and include Suntech's expectation of the growth of the Italian solar market, Suntech's ability to deliver PV modules according to the agreement, Suntech's pipeline for 2009, and Suntech's ability to extend its market positions in Germany, Spain, France, South Korea, and the U.S. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Suntech's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Suntech does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact: In China: Rory Macpherson Investor Relations Tel: +86-510-8531-8922 Email: rory@suntech-power.com In the United States: Sanjay M. Hurry Vice President The Piacente Group, Inc. (Investor Relations Counsel, Suntech) Tel: +1-212-481-2050 Email: suntech@tpg-ir.com

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: In China: Rory Macpherson of Investor Relations, +86-510-8531-
8922, or rory@suntech-power.com; In the United States: Sanjay M. Hurry, Vice
President of The Piacente Group, Inc. (Investor Relations Counsel, Suntech),
+1-212-481-2050, or suntech@tpg-ir.com

Web Site: http://www.suntech-power.com/

Qiao Xing Universal to Report First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on August 5, 2008

HUIZHOU, Guangdong, China, July 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. today announces that it expects to report its first quarter 2007 financial results at 8:00 am ET on August 5, 2008.

About Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc.

Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. is one of China's largest manufacturers and distributors of telecommunications products in China. QXUT's product portfolio includes telecommunications terminals and related products, including fixed wireless phones, VoIP telephones, mobile handsets, PDAs and consumer electronic products, including MP3 players, cash registers and set-top-box products. The Company primarily conducts its business through its operating subsidiaries CEC Telecom Co., Ltd (CECT), and Huizhou Qiao Xing Communication Industry Co., Ltd (HZQXCI), a company engaged in R&D and distribution of indoor telephone sets and economy mobile phones under the COSUN brand. The Company Group has built a strong distribution network comprised of more than 5,000 retail stores throughout China and has established partnerships with major retailers in Europe, North America and Latin America, including Bellsouth and Wal-Mart. For more details, please visit http://www.cosun-xing.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "is /are likely to," "may," "plan," "potential," "will" or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Qiao Xing Universal's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Information regarding these factors is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Qiao Xing Universal does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release is as of July 29, 2008, and Qiao Xing Universal undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact: Rick Xiao Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. Tel: +86-752-282-0268 Email: rick@qiaoxing.com

Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Xiao of Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc.,
+86-752-282-0268, or rick@qiaoxing.com

Web site: http://www.cosun-xing.com/

China Information Security Technology, Inc. Wins $4.6 Million in Contracts for Aerophotogrammetrical Surveys and Digital Mapping

SHENZHEN, China, July 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Information Security Technology, Inc., ("China Information Security," "CIST" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Information Security and 3S (Geographic Information Systems -- GIS, Global Positioning Systems -- GPS and Remote Sensing -- RS) services in China, today announced that the Company has been awarded two contracts to construct aerophotogrammetrical surveys and digital maps for China's Bureau of Land and Resources. One contract, for the city of Nanning, in Guangxi Province, is valued at $1.3 million and the other contract for the city of Jiaxing, in Zhejiang Province, has a contract value of $3.3 million. CIST expects the contracts to be completed by October 2008.

The contracts will require production of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles (DOQs), which are often used in Geographic Information Systems. A DEM is a digital representation of ground surface topography or terrain. Commonly built using remote sensing techniques or from land surveying, DEMs are the most common basis for digitally-produced relief maps. A DOQ is an aerial photo that has been geometrically corrected, or orthorectified, such that the scale of the photograph is uniform, meaning that the photo can be considered equivalent to a map. An orthorectified aerial photo, or orthophotograph, can be used to measure true distances, because it is an accurate representation of the earth's surface, having been adjusted for topographic relief, lens distortion and camera tilt. DOQs can also be used in many different fields, such as city planning, environmental protection, farming, water conservancy, emergency coordination, public security and city management.

For Nanning, the Company will acquire true color digital images of the city with a total area of 2200 square kilometers. It will then create a 1:2000 DEM and DOQ. This project will provide basic working maps for continuous land surveying and acreage calculations. In Jiaxing, the Company will acquire digital images of the city with a total area of 450 square kilometers. Its GIS platform will create a 1:500 DEM and DOQ, producing high precision map data that should improve land management efficiency, while meeting the city's current stringent requirements.

"These contract wins further demonstrate the synergies that we have generated from holding both the Level A Certificate of Surveying & Mapping and Computer System Integration Level One Qualification licenses," commented Mr. Jiang Huai Lin, CEO of China Information Security. "We believe that our comprehensive GIS-related services distinguishes us from other companies in China's 3S market and will allow us to execute our national market expansion plans and strengthen our brand recognition. We hope that these RS contracts will provide us with greater opportunity to win future follow-on contracts as China's city landscapes continue to change in the wake of the country's rapid economic growth."

About China Information Security Technology, Inc.

Through its wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, China Information Security is focused on the development and implementation of large scale, high-tech information security and 3S (Geographic Information Systems -- GIS, Global Positioning Systems -- GPS and Remote Sensing -- RS) related projects. The Company provides a broad portfolio of fully integrated solutions and services, including Information Security (First Responder Coordination Platform, Intelligent Border Control System and Residence Card Information Management System), 3S and Product Sales and Services. Through its exclusive contractual arrangement with iASPEC Software Company Limited (iASPEC), China Information Security has the licenses to numerous registered and copyrighted software applications in China. In addition, iASPEC is considered the Company's variable interest entity, and its financial data and information is consolidated into the Company's accounts. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.chinacpby.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of China Information Security Technology, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the significance of the Nanning and Jiaxing Aerophotogrammetrical Survey and Digital Mapping contract wins and the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov/ ). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Mr. Michael Lin Vice President, Investor Relations China Information Security Technology, Inc. Tel: +1-949-743-0868 Email: mlin@chinacpby.com Web: http://www.chinacpby.com/ Investor Relations Contact: Mr. Crocker Coulson President CCG Investor Relations Tel: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office) Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Web: http://www.ccgir.com/

China Information Security Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Company Contact, Mr. Michael Lin, Vice President, Investor
Relations, China Information Security Technology, Inc., +1-949-743-0868, or
mlin@chinacpby.com; Investor Relations Contact, Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
of CCG Investor Relations, +1-646-213-1915 (NY office), or
crocker.coulson@ccgir.com, both for China Information Security Technology,
Inc.

Web site: http://www.chinacpby.com/
http://www.ccgir.com/

McAfee, Inc. and MXI Security Protect Governments With Unparalleled End-to-End Data SecurityFIPS-Validated Devices Meet Federal Demand for Superior Portability Protection

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and MONTREAL, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc. and MXI Security today announced that they will join forces to provide government organizations with secure, portable devices backed by enterprise risk management software. Together the companies will empower federal, state and local agencies with unparalleled portable security for their most sensitive data and technology systems.

McAfee will deliver the McAfee(R) Zero Footprint Bio device and the McAfee Encrypted Hard Disk to government customers. The McAfee devices are based on MXI Security's Stealth MXP, the first-ever FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated portable security device, and its Outbacker MXP hard disk device. Both companies will offer the public sector centrally controlled management software through McAfee Encrypted USB Manager and MXI Security's ACCESS Enterprise software suite. The offerings combine the best of both companies' industry-leading software and hardware, featuring today's most advanced hard disk encryption, pre-boot authentication, data loss prevention, network intrusion prevention, portable encrypted mass storage, and mobility for digital credentials.

"The combination of McAfee and MXI Security brings together the most stringent security technology available to protect our nation's most critical information and systems," said Mike Carpenter, senior vice president of McAfee's Public Sector. "As a trusted security advisor to the federal government, McAfee's dedicated government sales force will deliver a combined security solution that fulfills government mandates for improved national security and mission-critical operations at home and abroad."

"We are delighted to team with McAfee. This relationship complements MXI Security's long-term commitment to developing and manufacturing the most advanced portable security hardware and software solutions available on the market," said Julian Reusing, president, North America, MXI Security. "The combined product offering from our two entities provides the customer with state-of-the-art security solutions from the back office to the end point."

McAfee is a select partner on the GSA SmartBUY Program for Data at Rest through the SafeBoot brand, which McAfee recently acquired. MXI Security provides enterprise-class devices that combine secure storage with corporate identity and access management services. The McAfee Encrypted USB is easy to manage and protected by strong multifactor biometric and password authentication, with 256-bit AES hardware based encryption.

The McAfee Encrypted USB is the only biometric device that holds a FIPS 140-2 validation certificate. It is in use by more than 150 government agencies and departments and companies worldwide.

About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com/

McAfee and/or other noted McAfee related products contained herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. Any other non-McAfee related products, registered and/or unregistered trademarks contained herein is only by reference and are the sole property of their respective owners.(C) 2008 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.

About MXI Security

MXI Security, a division of Memory Experts International Inc., leads the way in providing superior managed portable security solutions designed to meet the highest security and privacy standards of even the most demanding customers.

MXI Security solutions combine the power of strong user authentication, digital identity and data encryption to protect access to sensitive information and systems.

Easy to manage and transparent to the end user, MXI Security solutions enable organizations to satisfy multiple security needs with a single device, facilitating greater mobility without compromising security.

For more information please visit http://www.mxisecurity.com/

McAfee, Inc.; MXI Security

CONTACT: Jeff Fishburn of OnPR, +1-503-802-4408, jefff@onpr.com, for MXI
Security; or Erica Coleman of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-5624,
Erica_Coleman@mcafee.com; or Jessica Vastyan of Advice Unlimited,
+1-301-924-0330, jessica@adviceunlimited.net, for McAfee, Inc.

Web site: http://www.mcafee.com/
http://www.mxisecurity.com/

Verizon Makes Digital Television Upgrade Easy for FiOS TV Customers in FloridaOnly Verizon Delivers All-Digital TV Over the Nation's Most Advanced Fiber-Optic Network, Straight to Customers' Doors

TAMPA, Fla., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With the federal mandate to phase out analog television broadcasts approaching in early 2009, many consumers remain uncertain of what the change means for them. However, Verizon FiOS TV customers are ahead of the game. Verizon FiOS TV is already all-digital, so for most customers there will be no change. At the same time, Verizon is making other changes, and it is taking steps to ensure that customers are not confused by the phaseout of analog broadcasts.

Verizon is phasing out a small number of duplicate analog channels on its FiOS TV service, so all customers will enjoy better-quality, all-digital viewing experiences on every set in their homes. Until now, Verizon has provided these duplicate channels to allow digital subscribers to view some limited programming in an analog format without using a set-top box.

The company also has a small number of customers who subscribe to a service that solely offers these duplicate analog channels. Verizon will make the digital transition easy for these customers by providing them with a free digital adapter.

"As we phase out our local analog simulcasts this year, we want to make sure that our small number of affected customers can continue receiving this programming on sets they are using without a set-top box," said Michelle A. Robinson, Verizon's regional president for the Southeast region. "We're reaching out to those customers now to help them get their free digital adapter from us so they can enjoy high-quality digital programming on every set in their home."

Customers also may choose to upgrade to a set-top box that lets them see more programming, including high-definition channels, and enables full-featured, interactive services, like extensive video-on-demand programming and Verizon's innovative interactive media guide.

Verizon is phasing out the analog channels on a regional basis. FiOS TV customers in Florida will see the transition starting Aug. 18. Customers have been notified well in advance by letters, e-mails and phone calls from Verizon. The company also has set up a dedicated Web site, http://www.verizon.com/godigital, to provide answers to common questions about all-digital service.

Advantages of Upgrading to FiOS TV

TV fans who either do not receive all-digital programming from their TV service provider, or who receive only over-the-air broadcasts without a cable or satellite connection, should consider switching to FiOS TV.

"FiOS TV makes any TV look incredible -- even analog sets," said Robinson. "The change broadcasters are making to digital signals doesn't mean you need a new TV, but now is a good time to consider the network you're using. When you subscribe to FiOS TV, you will know that you made a smart decision as you begin to receive superior quality, all-digital programming delivered over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network straight to your home."

Verizon's fiber network delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. Verizon's FiOS TV delivers more than 400 all-digital channels, including 31 high-definition (HD) channels for Florida customers, and access to more than 10,000 on-demand titles, 70 percent of which are free. The video-on-demand library also now includes an increasing number of high-definition titles.

Verizon also offers innovative features not available from other providers, such as Home Media DVR (digital video recorder) and FiOS TV Widgets that give instant access to information like local weather and traffic conditions. Home Media DVR has a multi-room DVR feature enabling up to three simultaneous viewings of recorded programs on different television sets without requiring customers to set up a complex home network or buy extra equipment. Customers also can access photos and music on their PCs and play them on their TV.

The value of FiOS TV extends to the installation and customer support. Specially trained Verizon technicians will install the service and demonstrate FiOS TV features and services.

Consumers can check online at http://www.verizon.com/fiostv to learn more. Customers can also call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Verizon

CONTACT: Heather Wilner, +1-212-321-8333, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com,
or Sharon Shaffer, +1-215-963-6200, sharon.b.shaffer@verizon.com, both of
Verizon

Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/fiostv
http://www.verizon.com/news

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Logility Named a 2008 Great Supply Chain Partner by 'Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies'

ATLANTA, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Logility, Inc. , a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, announced today that it has been named a 2008 Great Supply Chain Partner by 'Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies' (GL&SCS) magazine. It is the fifth year since the award's inception in 2003, that Logility has received the prestigious recognition for its success helping companies solve supply chain challenges with its comprehensive supply chain application suite, Logility Voyager Solutions(TM).

Each year GL&SCS names the 100 Great Supply Chain Partners based on a six-month poll of readers. In the survey, logistics and supply chain professionals are asked to voluntarily nominate vendors and service providers whose technology, logistics, transportation or consulting solutions have significantly impacted their efficiency, customer service and overall supply chain performance. This year nearly 1,500 companies were nominated and included various types of supply chain vendors across the globe. Only 100 vendors were named a 2008 Great Supply Chain Partner. According to GL&SCS, some of the most common attributes that end users look for in their supply chain vendors are reliability, repeatable excellence, value and cost savings, expertise and knowledge base, problem solving ability, continuous improvement, support and global capabilities.

"It is an honor to once again be recognized as a Great Supply Chain Partner by GL&SCS," said Mike Edenfield, president and CEO, Logility. "Logility prides itself on providing our customers with comprehensive, innovative solutions that solve supply chain challenges and increase cost savings and efficiency in today's uncertain global economy. Our breadth of solutions combined with customer support, implementation and development teams that have extensive industry knowledge, expertise and a long history with Logility Voyager Solutions, gives our customers a competitive advantage in their supply chain initiatives."

In the latest issue of GL&SCS, a 2008 Great Supply Chain Partner survey respondent remarked that Logility has "supply chain software for every need." Logility Voyager Solutions is a complete supply chain management solution that features performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP); supply and global sourcing optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and management; and warehouse management. For more information, visit http://www.logility.com/ .

About Logility

With more than 1,250 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative, best-of-breed supply chain solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions is a complete supply chain management solution that features performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP); supply and global sourcing optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and management; and warehouse management. Logility customers include McCain Foods, Pernod Ricard, Sigma Aldrich, and VF Corporation. Logility is a majority owned subsidiary of American Software . For more information about Logility, call 1-800-762-5207 or visit http://www.logility.com/ .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2008 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks the Company could face as well as other information, contact Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, Logility, Inc., 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305, (404) 261-9777. FAX: (404) 264-5206 INTERNET: http://www.logility.com/ or E-mail: asklogility@logility.com.

All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Logility, Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Duke, Logility, Inc., +1-404-264-5485,
mduke@logility.com

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

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Banks Compete for FHA BorrowersLendingTree Borrowers Get Smart about FHA Eligibility

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, customers of LendingTree can submit a loan request when looking for an FHA-insured loan and have banks compete for their business. To launch the new offering, LendingTree is also debuting a one-of-a-kind FHA tool that helps borrowers determine whether or not they may be FHA eligible prior to looking for loans.

The new, no obligation FHA tool found here: http://www.lendingtree.com/fha-loans.asp, helps users discover their FHA loan eligibility by taking into account FHA qualifying criteria including county loan limits, as well as loan-to-value ratios. Then, once a customer is ready to move forward and start shopping their loan, they can complete a LendingTree loan request and have lenders compete for their business.

"We've discovered that most borrowers are unaware of FHA-insured loans and what it takes to actually qualify for one," says Nicole Hall, editor in chief of the LendingTree Smart Borrower Center. "In light of recent news regarding the surging popularity of FHA loans, we've set out to make the eligibility process for an FHA-insured loan a lot easier to do. The new FHA loan tool, together with our marketplace model of competing banks, provides borrowers a great package of tools and competitive offers that will help them shop for a loan in today's market."

FHA loans can be used to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage. Traditionally, FHA-insured loans have been seen as an alternative for lower- income borrowers, borrowers with low down payments or those with shaky credit histories. But now even well-to-do borrowers in affluent housing markets are looking into the availability of FHA loans.

LendingTree provides customers the option to shop their lending needs from more than 250 competing lenders from across the country. Both big and small, LendingTree marketplace lenders compete for borrowers business by providing real offers to customers for home loans such as new purchase mortgage, refinance and home equity, as well as personal and auto loans. The new FHA eligibility tool joins other easy-to-use loan calculators in the LendingTree Smart Borrower Center.

About LendingTree, LLC

LendingTree, LLC is the nation's number one online lending exchange, providing a marketplace that connects consumers with multiple lenders that compete for their business. Since inception, LendingTree has facilitated more than 23 million loan requests and $185 billion in closed loan transactions. LendingTree provides access to mortgages and refinance loans, home equity loans/lines of credit, auto loans, personal loans and credit cards via http://www.lendingtree.com/ and 800-555-TREE.

Launched in 1998 with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, LendingTree, LLC also owns and operates LendingTree Loans (sm), LendingTree Settlement Services, LLC, GetSmart(R), and HomeLoanCenter.com. LendingTree, LLC is an operating company of IAC .

Contact Allison Vail 704-943-8339 allison.vail@lendingtree.com

LendingTree, LLC

CONTACT: Allison Vail of LendingTree, LLC, +1-704-943-8339,
allison.vail@lendingtree.com

Web site: http://www.lendingtree.com/
http://www.lendingtree.com/fha-loans.asp