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EDS Awarded Top Rating in Ovum Applications Outsourcing Report

PLANO, Texas, August 20 /PRNewswire/ --

EDS today announced that Ovum, an IT analyst and research organization, has awarded it top status in the 2008 Ovum Navigator(TM) for European Applications Outsourcing. This recognition places EDS among the top three vendors in Europe in applications outsourcing (i), acknowledging EDS' strength in execution and strategy. The Ovum Navigator report aims to give CIOs and their teams an independent perspective on vendors who provide applications outsourcing services in Europe, and to help them determine which vendors are the best fit for them. The report evaluated 11 vendors and looks to guide potential users of applications outsourcing services.

Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research of larger users of applications outsourcing services in both the public and private sectors, Ovum evaluated EDS against criteria relating to the strategy and execution of projects. Besides EDS' strengths in applications execution and strategy, the following reasons were among those highlighted by the report, through interviews with EDS, IT professionals and EDS clients:

-- Market prominence -- EDS is widely regarded as a leading global outsourcer. -- Client-centric and account-driven approach to contracts, resulting in flexibility in both contract negotiations and in contracts. -- Partnering effectiveness -- investment in partnering with other vendors, such as Microsoft, SAP and Oracle through the EDS Agility Alliance, has paid dividends. -- Acquisitions of MphasiS and RelQ have bought a large volume of offshore applications skills, which is benefiting EDS clients.

"We are delighted that customer research and Ovum's evaluation have placed us among the top three vendors of applications outsourcing, a clear reflection of our flexible, client-driven approach," said Craig Wilson, EDS vice president for EMEA Applications Services Field Operations. "As our clients' business ally, EDS takes nearly 50 years of outsourcing experience and tailors applications strategies that effectively let clients do what they do best -- manage their business."

EDS serves more than 550 applications services clients worldwide through more than 45,000 applications delivery resources in 41 countries.

A complimentary copy of the report may be obtained at http://www.eds.com/services/apps.

About EDS

EDS (NYSE: EDS) is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 46 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.

(i) Applications Outsourcing covers a number of service areas, specifically;

-- Applications management/support -- Applications development -- Other application lifecycle services, such as testing and application consulting/audit -- Services covering bespoke and legacy applications -- Services covering packaged applications including SAP, Oracle and Microsoft.

These services fall under Ovum's definition of applications outsourcing when a contract over three years or more in length exists, and also involves a transfer of people and/or assets

CONTACT: Annabelle Baxter - EDS +1-972 605 0978 annabelle.baxter@eds.com

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

EDS

Annabelle Baxter of EDS, +1-972-605-0978, annabelle.baxter@eds.com

Harris Corporation's Falcon III Multiband Manpack Radio Receives Key Software Certification From Joint Program Executive Office for Joint Tactical Radio SystemFirst Wideband Networking Radio to be Certified as Fully Compliant with Version 2.2 of the JTRS Software Communications Architecture

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has announced that its Falcon III(R) AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C) multiband manpack has become the first wideband networking radio to be certified as Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant. The certification, from the Joint Program Executive Office (JPEO) for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program, ensures that the radio is easily upgradeable to JTRS wideband and narrowband waveforms. Harris is the only company to receive JTRS SCA certification for both manpack and handheld radios.

The new certification covers the operating environment of the AN/PRC-117G, which is designated as fully compliant with version 2.2 of the SCA of the JTRS. The SCA provides the overall blueprint for building JTRS software defined radio systems. The operating environment -- along with the radio's waveform software applications -- synchronizes hardware, firmware, and cryptographic components and controls the radio's transmission of voice and data.

Harris received certification for the AN/PRC-117G following comprehensive tests and a recommendation from the JTRS Test and Evaluation Laboratory. The AN/PRC-117G is a wideband manpack companion to the JTRS-approved Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C) multiband handheld radio, which previously was certified as fully compliant with the SCA. There are more than 40,000 AN/PRC-152(C) radios deployed around the world.

Harris recently demonstrated the AN/PRC-117G and its wideband networking capabilities to JPEO JTRS at its headquarters in San Diego. The radio successfully passed voice, data and video simultaneously in an ad-hoc network that included fixed, mobile, shipboard and dismounted soldier locations, secured with the radio's Type-1 certified HAIPE encryption. The radio received Type-1 security certification from the National Security Agency in December 2007. Since the beginning of the year, Harris has also conducted field and training demonstrations of the radio for all branches of the Department of Defense.

"The Falcon III AN/PRC-117G is the first manpack radio to receive JTRS approval for its software operating environment. It continues our leadership in developing next-generation software-defined multiband radios for the warfighter," said George Helm, vice president and general manager, U.S. Government Products for Harris RF Communications. "With this certification, the U.S. military can continue to acquire Falcon III AN/PRC-117G radios knowing that they meet existing standards and are positioned to handle future JTRS applications. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the JPEO to expand the breadth and availability of JTRS-approved products to the DoD."

The Falcon III AN/PRC-117G allows the mobile warfighter access to secure IP data at on-air rates up to 5 Megabits per second. The radio features mobile ad-hoc networking, automated network establishment and maintenance, and integrated Type-1 security. The software-defined AN/PRC-117G offers legacy interoperability with currently fielded radios, incorporating SINCGARS, Havequick II, the High Performance Waveform (HPW), as well as MIL-STD-181B Tactical Satellite (TACSAT).

Harris RF Communications Division is the leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems and networks to military, government and commercial organizations worldwide.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of more than $5.3 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ .

Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Kevin Aman, RF Communications, +1-585-241-8186,
Kevin.Aman@harris.com, or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131,
Jim.Burke@harris.com, both of Harris Corporation

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

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

HAMDEN, Conn., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in New Haven County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Whitney Avenue, Sperry Road, and Tuttle Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested over $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $100 million during the first six months of 2008. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England provides wireless broadband connectivity.

"We've always believed that even the most advanced cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on," said director for Network Systems Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. "We continue to aggressively invest into our wireless networks across New England to increase coverage and capacity for our customers."

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

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

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 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.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.Murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Marcia Simon of Thomson Communications,
+1-860-399-0191

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

Finotec Group, Inc. announced the release of its Options Pricing Module

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Finotec Group, Inc. (OTCBB: FTGI), an online foreign exchange company regulated by the FSA in the United Kingdom, has released its Option Pricing solution for financial software vendors. The Options Pricing Module is being offered to financial technology vendors for implementation in financial institutions engaging in Options trading. Finotec's technology can be adapted to suit market making, hedge funds/CTAs, spread trading, institutional retail and proprietary needs.

"The Finotec Options Pricing Module is a unique proprietary solution for companies wishing to provide their clients with an advanced and easy-to-use system for pricing and trading in options on a variety of financial instruments," says Didier Essemini, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Finotec Group, Inc. "With demand for online trading reaching record highs, the Finotec Options Pricing module solution will help financial software vendors provide a key product to supplement their offerings at leading financial institutions around the world. We expect to start selling this solution immediately and to see revenue generation on this program by the first quarter next year."

Finotec's Options Pricing module program is a solution that is adaptable to the specific needs of the particular vendor or financial institution. It was built using Finotec's proprietary trading technology and algorithms which delivers real-time pricing and executions, integrated charts, technical analysis tools, and position management features. The module can provide real-time information on market volatility and market pricing. It also offers flexibility in terms of the option variables such as settlement date, strike price, and option amount. The module features vanilla options as well a complex exotic options such as Binary Options and Barrier options.

Finotec Group, Inc. http://www.finotec.com/

Finotec Group, Inc., a pioneer in online forex trading, developed an internet-based software platform that allows clients to trade in the foreign exchange market. In addition to offering online forex trading, Finotec also offers online trading in indices, equities, commodities, futures and options in one integrated user-friendly system. The Finotec online platform offers real-time pricing and a sophisticated charting tool with over 50 easy-to-use technical indicators.

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Finotec Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Finotec Group, Inc., Investor Relations, (212) 796-6417,
ir@finotec.com

Agilysys Receives Notice from NASDAQContinues to Wait for Audit of Magirus Financial Statements

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. today announced that on August 14, 2008, as expected, the Company received a NASDAQ Staff Determination letter pursuant to Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) stating that NASDAQ has not received the company's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2008 (the "June Form 10-Q").

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This notice was issued in accordance with standard NASDAQ procedures and follows a similar notice received on July 3, 2008 that the Company did not comply with NASDAQ's filing requirement due to the delayed filing of the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 (the "2008 Form 10-K"). The Company plans to present its plan to regain compliance with the filing requirement at an upcoming hearing before a NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel.

Agilysys will file the June Form 10-Q as soon as it completes the 2008 Form 10-K. As previously announced on June 16, 2008, the delay in filing the 2008 Form 10-K is due to the pending audit of the financial statements of the Company's investment in a foreign entity, Magirus AG, a privately held enterprise computer systems distributor headquartered in Germany in which Agilysys has a 20% ownership interest. When the audit of Agilysys share of Magirus' income and losses for fiscal 2008 is complete, the Company will file with the SEC its financial statements for all applicable periods.

Forward-Looking Language

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

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

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

About Agilysys, Inc.

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

Investor contact: Martin Ellis Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer Agilysys, Inc. 440-519-8636 martin.ellis@agilysys.com Media contact: Shawn Turner Communications manager Agilysys, Inc. 440-519-8627 shawn.turner@agilysys.com

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CONTACT: Investors: Martin Ellis, Executive Vice President, Treasurer,
and Chief Financial Officer, +1-440-519-8636, martin.ellis@agilysys.com,
Media: Shawn Turner, Communications Manager, +1-440-519-8627,
shawn.turner@agilysys.com, both of Agilysys, Inc.

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

Updated: Energy harvesting becomes reality with AdaptivEnergy's wireless, remote sensing solution based on TI ultra-low power technologyBattery free Joule-Thief(TM) technology combined with TI's MSP430 microcontrollers, RF and eZ430-RF2500 development kit provides wide-ranging ambient intelligence

DALLAS, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating the advantages of energy harvesting and radio frequency (RF) technology for wireless sensing, monitoring or ambient intelligence, AdaptivEnergy has developed a demonstration kit using Joule-Thief(TM) technology to harvest energy and power Texas Instruments Incorporated's (TI) ultra-low power MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) and RF technology to collect data, control the operation of a system or send sensed data to central collection sites. The Joule-Thief energy harvesting device is based on AdaptivEnergy's Ruggedized Laminated Piezo (RLP(R)) technology, which enables compact energy harvesting modules to power applications such as wireless sensors. These wireless sensors could be used to gather ambient intelligence to detect and report critical conditions in factories, automobiles, office buildings, homes and other environments -- all without wiring or batteries. For more information, please visit: http://www.ti.com/msp430.

An emerging market with vast potential

According to Darnell Group, the potential worldwide market for energy harvesting solutions used in wireless sensor systems could reach approximately 164 million units by 2013, a compound annual growth rate of nearly 65 percent. Energy harvesting is an important emerging area of low power technology that can provide energy not only for large-scale needs through wind and solar systems, but also for smaller-scale needs such as sensor networks, utilizing the vibrations inherent in structures, vehicles and machinery to create power, or harvest energy, that can drive sensors while eliminating the need for wires and batteries. For example, Joule-Thief-enabled sensors could harvest energy from the rumbling vibrations created by traffic on a bridge, then send that data from all the wireless sensors on the bridge to a collection point where it would be analyzed to monitor structural soundness.

Energy harvesting made easy and affordable

Supplying power to a network of sensor-transmitters has traditionally required expensive wiring installation or routine battery changes. Gathering data from difficult or dangerous-to-reach locations using wired sensors may be impossible and or even compromise the safety of personnel installing wiring and replacing batteries. Today, however, AdaptivEnergy's Joule-Thief technology makes remote structural and safety monitoring a straightforward and relatively inexpensive process.

Joule-Thief technology combines AdaptivEnergy's unique stressed-biased RLP energy harvesting beam that converts vibrations or movement into usable electric energy. The RLP Smart Energy Beam allows up to ten times more strain to be applied to the piezoceramic than competing piezoelectric energy harvesting devices, creating more converted electric power for system use. In addition to directly sensing movement, the versatile design accepts inputs from external sensing elements that can help detect strain in bridges and high-rise buildings, equipment fatigue in factories, excessive temperatures, the presence of dangerous chemicals, unsafe events in automobiles and a variety of other environmental conditions.

Complementing the RLP Smart Energy Beam and collection electronics is active intelligence and communications based on a chipset consisting of an MSP430F2274 microcontroller and a CC2500 RF transceiver, which allows the Joule-Thief design to gain as much processing and transmission as possible from the charge stored in a capacitor. With leading low power consumption in active and standby modes, the MSP430 microcontroller provides a fast wake-up time of less than a microsecond for a preferable low power/high performance solution. For a demonstration of the Joule-Thief technology and other energy harvesting applications, visit http://www.ti.com/energyharvesting.

System-on-chip (SoC) integration of peripherals in the MSP430 microcontroller such as analog-to-digital converters (ADC), timers, comparators and a variety of memory configurations helped AdaptivEnergy save space and board costs while enabling them to build a maintenance-free wireless sensor suitable for a wide range of ambient intelligence applications. TI's CC2500 RF transceivers operate in the 2.4-GHz range, making them well-suited for reliable, low-cost digital wireless applications.

Get started fast with Joule-Thief Demo kit and eZ430-RF2055 development tool

AdaptivEnergy offers a Joule-Thief Energy Harvesting Demonstration Kit that includes a RLP Smart Energy Beam along with collection and storage electronics in a matchbox-sized package, allowing developers to easily explore harvesting energy from vibrations. AdaptivEnergy also supplies TI's eZ430-RF2500 microcontroller development tool, which includes all the hardware and software required to develop an entire wireless control network and comes in a USB stick form-factor with an emulator for in-system programming and debugging. Using the Joule-Thief kit and the eZ430-RF2500 microcontroller tool in conjunction, developers have a complete system for designing a low-cost, low power wireless sensor driven by environmental vibrations.

AdaptivEnergy has already engaged with a number of leading system developers who are using the Joule-Thief design to create advanced sensing applications that will begin appearing in the next one to two years. In addition, AdaptivEnergy has entered into a strategic agreement with In-Q-Tel, a company that identifies innovative technology to support the mission of the U.S. intelligence community. For more information on AdaptivEnergy please visit http://www.adaptivenergy.com/.

For more information on the Joule-Thief Energy Harvesting Demonstration Kits please visit http://adaptivenergy.com/energy_harv/docs/JouleThief_productbrief_20080819.pdf or call (757) 320-1525. Demonstration kits are available for $699.

TI enables innovation with broad range of microcontrollers

From ultra-low power 16-bit microcontrollers in the MSP430 platform to industry standard 32-bit microcontrollers and the high performance TMS320C2000(TM) controller platform, TI offers the broadest range of embedded control solutions. Designers can accelerate their designs to market by tapping into TI's complete free software and low cost hardware tools, extensive third-party offerings and technical support. For more information on TI's controllers, see http://www.ti.com/mcu.

About Texas Instruments

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

Trademarks

TMS320C2000 is a trademark of Texas Instruments. Joule-Thief is a trademark of AdaptivEnergy LLC. Ruggedized Laminated Piezo is a trademark of AdaptivEnergy LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Stephan Beek of Texas Instruments, +1-281-274-2321,
sbeek@ti.com; or Paula Hudson of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2744,
phudson@golinharris.com, for Texas Instruments (Please do not publish these
phone numbers or e-mail addresses.)

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

Quantum Announces $19.1 Million in Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock With a Single Institutional Investor

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a single institutional investor to sell 9,000,000 units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase 1.5 shares of common stock (together, a "unit"). The purchase price is $2.12 per unit, for aggregate proceeds of $19.1 million, before deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses. The purchase price represents a 10 percent premium from the August 19, 2008 closing bid price of $1.93. The warrants are immediately separable from the units, and will be immediately exercisable and will expire on August 25, 2015. The exercise price for the warrants will be $4.00 per share, subject to certain anti-dilution provisions. All of the units are being offered under an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Merriman Curhan Ford acted as sole placement agent in the transaction, which is expected to close on August 25, 2008.

About Quantum:

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a fully integrated alternative energy company, is a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's portfolio of technologies includes advanced lithium-ion battery systems, electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's powertrain engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid, hydrogen-powered hybrid, fuel cell, alternative fuel, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations. Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, fleets, aerospace industry, military and other government entities, and other strategic alliance partners.

Quantum co-founded Fisker Automotive, Inc., a "green American car company". Fisker Automotive will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars, incorporating Quantum's proprietary high-performance plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle architecture, known as "Q-Drive," into a unique chassis that will enable optimizing the performance and vehicle dynamics. More information is available at http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/.

More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at http://www.qtww.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for historical information, the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in the foregoing press release are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's expectations regarding statements about the close of this transaction. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statement. Reference should also be made to the risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to those contained in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

For more information regarding Quantum, please contact: At the Company: Dale Rasmussen Investor Relations DRasmussen@qtww.com 1-206-315-8242 Investor Relations: RedChip Companies, Inc. Sanford Diday 1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447, Ext. 115) info@redchip.com http://www.redchip.com/ (C)2008 Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. Advanced Technology Center 17872 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 92614 Phone 949-399-4500 Fax 949-399-4600

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

CONTACT: Dale Rasmussen, Investor Relations of Quantum Fuel Systems
Technologies Worldwide, Inc., +1-206-315-8242, DRasmussen@qtww.com; or
Investor Relations, Sanford Diday of RedChip Companies, Inc., 1-800-REDCHIP
[733-2447, Ext. 115], info@redchip.com

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

EDS Awarded Top Rating in Ovum Applications Outsourcing Report

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDS today announced that Ovum, an IT analyst and research organization, has awarded it top status in the 2008 Ovum Navigator(TM) for European Applications Outsourcing. This recognition places EDS among the top three vendors in Europe in applications outsourcing (i), acknowledging EDS' strength in execution and strategy. The Ovum Navigator report aims to give CIOs and their teams an independent perspective on vendors who provide applications outsourcing services in Europe, and to help them determine which vendors are the best fit for them. The report evaluated 11 vendors and looks to guide potential users of applications outsourcing services.

EDS serves more than 550 applications services clients worldwide through more than 45,000 applications delivery resources in 41 countries.

A complimentary copy of the report may be obtained at http://www.eds.com/services/apps.

About EDS

EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 46 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.

(i) Applications Outsourcing covers a number of service areas, specifically;

These services fall under Ovum's definition of applications outsourcing when a contract over three years or more in length exists, and also involves a transfer of people and/or assets

CONTACT: Annabelle Baxter - EDS 972 605 0978 annabelle.baxter@eds.com

EDS

CONTACT: Annabelle Baxter of EDS, +1-972-605-0978,
annabelle.baxter@eds.com

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

Northern Trust Launches Its Next Generation Performance DashboardCreates Online Snapshot of Key Indicators for Asset Managers and Institutions

CHICAGO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northern Trust has enhanced its Fundamentals performance and risk tool with a dashboard application that provides institutional clients with a direct and easy view of the performance information they deem most important.

"Clients are seeking an online snapshot of key performance indicators to help them oversee complex investment programs efficiently," said Paul d'Ouville, global director of Investment Risk and Analytical Services at Northern Trust. "The Fundamentals Dashboard includes daily and monthly analytical results and builds on the existing foundation of our market-leading performance, risk and attribution data. Allowing clients to define what is important to them and summarizing the information in a thoughtful way, Fundamentals provides mass customization on a flexible infrastructure that is crucial to investment decision makers today."

Fundamentals is available to asset managers and institutional investors, such as pension funds, endowments, foundations and corporations. The first phase of the dashboard includes returns, characteristics, risk statistics, and market values; later phases will add charting and further customization. The Fundamentals Dashboard is delivered via Passport(R), Northern Trust's online data platform.

As a part of its client focus philosophy, Northern Trust has provided risk and performance services for over three decades. Northern Trust's Investment Risk & Analytical Services capabilities include risk monitoring and measurement, performance evaluation and other specialty services, with continuing investment in research and client-focused product development.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a multibank holding company based in Chicago, has a growing network of 85 offices in 18 U.S. states and has international offices in 15 locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2008, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$4.0 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$751.4 billion. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit http://www.northerntrust.com/.

Where Northern Trust's UK entities undertake regulated business, they are authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority.

Northern Trust operates in Australia as a Representative Office and is regulated by The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

Northern Trust in Hong Kong is a securities company regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission.

Northern Trust in Singapore is a foreign wholesale bank regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Northern Trust operates in China as a Representative Office and is regulated by the China Banking Regulatory Commission.

Northern Trust Ireland is authorised by the Irish Financial Regulator under the Investment Intermediaries Act 1995.

Northern Trust in Guernsey is licensed and regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

Northern Trust Corporation

CONTACT: EMEA & Asia Pacific, Sara Murshed, +44 (0) 20 7982 2249,
sm136@ntrs.com, or Camilla Greene, +44 (0) 20 7982 2176, cg81@ntrs.com, or
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AT&T and LG Mobile Phones Introduce InvisionNew 3G Phone With AT&T Mobile TV Is Ideal for Video on the Go and Just in Time for College Football

DALLAS and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visionaries of video with a voracious vent for mobile viewing rejoice! AT&T Inc. and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the availability of the LG Invision(TM), a new multimedia device for users who want the best in video on their mobile phone.

The LG Invision, the third iconic device to offer AT&T Mobile TV(1), is the smallest Mobile TV-capable phone in the U.S., at just a little more than 4 inches tall, 2 inches wide and less than one-half an inch thick. With its crystal-clear screen, TV fanatics can enjoy watching their favorite programming, including major college football games on CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile and NBC2GO. Invision also offers Video Share calling and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

Running on the nation's fastest third-generation (3G) network, the Invision is pre-loaded with more than just video features, including AT&T Mobile Music, which provides fast access to downloadable music from eMusic, sideloading compatibility from Napster To Go and any unrestricted MP3 audio files and streaming digital radio by XM Radio Mobile(2). With Bluetooth(R) 2.0 capabilities, you can wirelessly access music, listen to AT&T Mobile TV and make calls hands-free anytime.

"Invision's unique design makes it AT&T's smallest mobile phone to feature Mobile TV," said Carlton Hill, vice president of Devices and Product Development for AT&T's wireless operations. "Walking around town with live TV in your pocket has never been easier."

Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of Product Strategy and Marketing at LG Mobile Phones, said: "LG continues to focus on what consumers are craving from their mobile phones, and the Invision is an example of our effort to offer an easy-to-use multimedia mobile device at an affordable price. The Invision incorporates all of the latest entertainment technologies in a sleek form factor that is sure to get noticed."

AT&T's 3G network is the nation's fastest, according to third-party data, and allows 3G mobile phones to reach speeds of up to 1.4 megabits per second. AT&T offers 3G in more than 305 major metropolitan areas and will reach nearly 350 by the end of 2008. AT&T Mobile TV is available in 58 markets. For a map of available markets and more info about Mobile TV, visit http://www.att.com/mobiletv.

The Invision is available in all company-owned AT&T stores and online at http://www.wireless.att.com/ for $99.99 with a new two-year agreement and $50 mail-in rebate(3). For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/.

(1) Mobile TV is available in three packages: Mobile TV Plus ($30 per month) includes unlimited access to all Mobile TV channels, unlimited MEdia Net and unlimited CV mobile video. Mobile TV Basic ($15 per month) includes unlimited access to all Mobile TV channels. Mobile TV Basic Limited ($13 per month) includes access to four Mobile TV channels: CBS Mobile, FOX Mobile, NBC 2Go and NBC News2Go. (2) XM Radio Mobile(TM) offers access to 25 of the most popular commercial-free satellite music channels for $8.99 per month. (3) For the Invision pay $149.99, and after mail-in rebate, receive $50 AT&T promotion card. A two-year service agreement is also required. AT&T promotion card valid wherever major credit cards are accepted and for 120 days after issue date. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or at automated gas pumps. About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

About LG Electronics USA, Inc.

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48.5-billion (2006 consolidated worldwide revenues) global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of digital appliances, digital display and digital media products, and mobile phones under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

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CONTACT: Warner May of AT&T, +1-404-236-6485, wmay@attnews.us; or Demetra
Kavadeles of LG Mobile Phones, +1-858-635-5232, dkavadeles@lge.com; or Vanessa
Gerard of Ogilvy PR for LG, +1-310-724-5964, vanessa.gerard@ogilvypr.com

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AT&T U-verse Marks One Year Anniversary of Giving Sacramento Consumers Real Choice in Television ServiceStrong Market Response Reflects Customer Demand for Enhanced TV Viewing, State-of-the-Art Interactive Features

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) TV is now available to more than 250,000 living units in the greater Sacramento area, marking a significant expansion since AT&T U-verse launched locally in August 2007. In the year since service has been available, AT&T U-verse TV has redefined the television experience for Sacramento consumers, using a 100 percent digital platform that enables new, innovative features and raises TV viewing to a whole new level.

"More Sacramento consumers are realizing that AT&T U-verse TV is more than just TV; it's about a complete entertainment experience," said Melba Muscarolas, vice president and general manager - AT&T West. "AT&T U-verse TV offers better choice, a huge HD lineup, popular programming, and greater control and features. No wonder customer response has been so strong."

AT&T U-verse is now available in several areas of Sacramento, as well as many surrounding communities, including Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Gold River, Lincoln, Rancho Cordova, Rocklin, Loomis, and El Dorado Hills. AT&T U-verse is also available in parts of Stockton, Modesto, Ceres, Fairfield, Vacaville, Mountain House and Tracy.

The rapid expansion of AT&T U-verse in the Sacramento area mirrors the growth of U-verse services nationwide. AT&T recently announced that it has 549,000 U-verse customers and is on track to reach one million customers by the end of 2008.

Sacramento customers can choose from a variety of U-verse packages, which include popular programming options, unmatched features, and prices that start as low as $44 a month, depending on the selected programming and Internet packages (other monthly charges apply).

Since introducing U-verse services in Sacramento, AT&T has launched several new features that take advantage of its 100 percent Internet Protocol (IP)-based platform. IP technology helps U-verse TV offer advanced capabilities customers don't get from other local providers, like the ability to record four programs at once on the digital video recorder (DVR), Web and Mobile Remote Access to the DVR, and access to more than 45 High Definition (HD) channels.

The interactive features -- available to customers at no extra charge -- that were added in the past year and further differentiate U-verse TV from cable include:

-- AT&T Online Photos from Flickr, which lets you simply and conveniently browse the photos you've uploaded to flickr.com and watch slide shows on your U-verse TV screen from the comfort of your couch.

-- AT&T U-bar, which brings customizable weather, stock, sports and traffic information to the U-verse TV screen, without interrupting the current program. AT&T High Speed Internet subscribers can personalize the U-bar from the AT&T portal to display weather at specific locations, your personal stock portfolio and scores for your favorite sports teams.

-- Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football, which allows you to track the progress of your fantasy football team -- including current team match ups and league standings -- directly from your TV screen through the AT&T U-bar.

-- YELLOWPAGES.COM TV, for fast and easy searches to find local businesses and other information via your TV screen.

-- AT&T Yahoo! Games, so you can now play your favorite online games -- including Sudoku, Solitaire, JT's Blocks, Mah-jongg Tiles and Chess -- on the TV screen.

-- NBC Olympics Interactive, a single on-screen location which offers the latest headlines, live Olympic Games programming, a medal tracker and bios of Team USA athletes during the 2008 Olympic Games.

In March, AT&T introduced AT&T U-verse(SM) Voice, a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse IP network. U-verse Voice completes the company's IP triple play, and brings together your AT&T home phone, wireless, broadband and TV services -- all on one bill -- with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

AT&T is the only national provider to offer a 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service, making AT&T U-verse TV one of the most advanced television offerings available anywhere. AT&T is deploying next-generation video services, including AT&T U-verse TV, as part of its mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else.

Customers who want additional information on AT&T U-verse TV -- or to find out whether it's available in their area -- can visit http://uverse.att.com/ or stop by the nearest AT&T retail location.

About AT&T

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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CONTACT: John Britton of AT&T Inc., +1-415-778-1350,
john.britton@att.com

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Itanium Solutions Alliance Welcomes Supermicro as SponsorSupermicro joins industry leaders in developing Itanium marketplace

SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Itanium Solutions Alliance welcomes Super Micro Computer, Inc. as a sponsor of the non-profit association. The server hardware manufacturer joins founding sponsors Bull, Fujitsu, Fujitsu-Siemens, HP, Hitachi, Intel, NEC and SGI in committing time and resources to the growing organization, adding a unique perspective and considerable expertise to the Alliance's efforts. Supermicro's sponsorship will be announced tonight as part of the first annual Innovation Celebration event honoring the Alliance's 2008 Innovation Award winners in San Francisco.

"It's our great pleasure to welcome Supermicro into the Itanium Solutions Alliance, and we look forward to their leadership and strong contributions toward our goal of accelerating the adoption and development of Itanium-based solutions," said Joan Jacobs, executive director of the Alliance. "As a veteran server manufacturer with strong ties to the system integrator channel, Supermicro's participation will benefit the Alliance and its members with their tremendous depth of experience in deploying Itanium-based solutions."

Supermicro joins the Alliance as a longtime manufacturer and vendor of Itanium-based platforms. The company's SuperServer line employs Itanium processing technology for a range of IT environments and applications, providing powerful, highly scalable mission-critical infrastructure for IT organizations and data centers.

"Our support of the Itanium Solutions Alliance reflects our commitment to the market for Itanium-based solutions," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "We expect our customers to value the vast processing power, exceptional reliability and application flexibility that our Itanium-based servers deliver, and supporting the Alliance serves those customers, and our business, very well."

The Itanium Solutions Alliance Innovation Award honors those who have most creatively and innovatively implemented Itanium-based solutions within their organizations. Tonight's event will honor 2008 winners the University of Houston bioinformatics research team (in the Humanitarian Impact category); Protegesoft (in the Enterprise Business Application category); and S7 Software (in the Entrepreneurial Innovation category).

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Established in 1993, Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of Itanium-based solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com/

About the Itanium Solutions Alliance

The Itanium(R) Solutions Alliance is a global community of hardware, operating system and application vendors dedicated to accelerating the adoption and ongoing development of Itanium(R)-based solutions. Formed in September 2005, the Alliance is comprised of some of the most influential companies in the computing industry with a shared, strategic commitment to delivering mission critical computing solutions based on the Intel(R) Itanium(R) architecture. http://www.itaniumsolutions.org/

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Super Micro Computer, Inc.; Itanium Solutions Alliance

CONTACT: Joan Jacobs of Itanium Solutions Alliance, +1-925-275-6610,
joan.jacobs@itaniumsolutionsalliance.org; or Michael Kalodrich of Super Micro
Computer, Inc., +1-408-503-8063, michaelk@supermicro.com; or James McIntyre of
McClenahan Bruer Communications, +1-503-546-1016, james@mcbru.com, for Super
Micro Computer, Inc. and Itanium Solutions Alliance

Web site: http://www.supermicro.com/
http://www.itaniumsolutions.org/

Digital China Announces 1Q FY08/09 Results

Continued to Deliver Outstanding Performance Despite Macroeconomic Challenges

and Intensifying Competition

HONG KONG, Aug. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China's leading IT service provider, Digital China Holdings Limited ("Digital China" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 00861.HK) today announced unaudited consolidated results for the three months ended 30 June 2008.

Highlights: For the three months ended 30 June 2008: -- Revenue increased 27.38% YoY from Q1 FY08 to HK$10,011 million -- Profit attributable to shareholders amounted to HK$114 million, representing a 74.70% YoY growth -- Gross profit up 33.24% to HK$662 million on YoY basis -- Overall adjusted gross profit margin and net profit margin were 7.65% and 1.14% respectively, representing a respective improvement of 58bps and 31bps -- Basic earnings per share was 11.83 HK cents up 58.58% as compared to Q1 FY08/09 Financial Review

During the period under review, the Group recorded a turnover of HK$10,011 million, an increase of 27.38% as compared to the same period last year. Gross profit amounted to HK$662 million, an increase of 33.24% compared to HK$497 million for the same period last year. Taking into account the effect of Renminbi appreciation on procurement costs, the Group's overall adjusted gross profit margin for the three months ended 30 June 2008 was 7.65%, up 58 basis points from 7.01% Q1 FY08/09. The enhancement on business value also contributed to significant profit growth for the Group during the period. Profit attributable to equity shareholders amounted to approximately HK$114 million, representing a 74.70% growth compared to approximately HK$65 million for the same period last year. Net profit margin surged to 1.14% from 0.83% year over year. Basic earnings per share grew 58.58% to 11.83 HK cents, from 7.46 HK cents in Q1 FY08/09.

Mr. Guo Wei, Chairman of Digital China, commented on the results, "Chinese enterprises' demand for IT products and related services will continue to increase despite the macroeconomic slowdown necessitating more prudent IT investments. The Group succeeded in continuing our business transformation by adopting the 'Customer-Focused & Service-Oriented' strategy. We managed to achieve stable growth for the first quarter of FY08/09, exceeding the average growth of China's IT market. Our recognition by the capital market enabled us to obtain new investment of not more than RMB500 million in July 2008. We believe our strategy and this funding will further strengthen our leading position in China's IT industry."

Segment Results Three months ended 30 June (HK$ million) 2008 2007 Change (%) YoY Distribution Business Turnover 5,461 4,766 14.57 Gross profit 235 206 14.05 Segment Results 91 77 18.24 Systems Business Turnover 3,278 2,253 45.46 Gross profit 271 186 45.55 Segment Results 82 68 20.91 Services Business Turnover 1,272 839 51.63 Gross profit 156 104 49.12 Segment Results 27 (10) N/A Business Review Services Business (with a primary focus on Industry Market)

During the period under review, the Group's Services business continued its transformation from a start-up into a profit contribution stage. The contract value of the Group's Services business for the period was HK$1,525 million, up by 60.28% compared to the same period last year, due mainly to the deeper cooperation and value enhancement with major customers in the Services business. Cooperation with major customers in the financial sector was further consolidated. Continual upgrades of credit and loans solutions and fee-based businesses banking solutions have led to securing new customers among regional banks. In the telecommunications sector, Anhui Mobile and Shanxi Mobile signed up for our core business systems as a new-generation of core telecom operating systems (BOSS 3.0) were launched following completion of research and development. Our leading position in the telecommunication application solutions sector was further enhanced. Turnover of the Group's Services business for the first quarter of this financial year was HK$1,272 million, an increase of 51.63% compared to the corresponding period of last year. In particular, turnover contributions from financial and telecommunications sectors for the first quarter of the current financial year grew by 195.34% and 88.56% respectively, significantly outpacing average industry growth rates in these sectors.

Although the Distribution business experienced a slowdown in turnover growth because of the Sichuan earthquake, it has raised society's awareness for contingency catastrophe planning. The Group conducted research and development solutions in an intensive and orderly manner for disaster alarms, emergency management and networked customs supervision systems. The disaster alarm system and emergency management system will provide unique support and services for disaster relief while the Group has signed contracts for a number of projects applying the 3+1 solution for networked customs supervision.

Systems Business (with a primary focus on Enterprise Market)

The Group's Systems business sustained robust growth during the period under review. Turnover of the Group's Systems business for the three months ended 30 June 2008 was HK$3,278 million, a 45.46% growth compare to the same period last year. Adjusted gross profit margin for this business segment was 10.09%, a stable increase from 9.95% the same period of last year. The Group has proactively developed the regional customer base resulting in continuous growth in market share. The Group realized rapid growth in networking products, packaged software and storage products with support from the sound cooperation with vendors and sales channels. Turnover from networking products, packaged software and storage products under the Systems business for the first quarter of the current financial year grew by 61.57%, 38.80% and 112.99% respectively, compared to the same period last year. Sales momentum drove rapid overall growth and was realized from significant sales to Cisco, Juniper, Polycom and EMC. To enhance this business segment's service capability, the number of technical staff 47.48% as compared to the corresponding period of last year. Turnover for Q1 FY08 from the product-related service business under the Systems business increased 52.41% year over year due to enhanced service capability.

Distribution Business (with a primary focus on SMB & Consumer Markets)

Turnover in the Group's Distribution business for Q1 FY08 amounted to $5,461 million, representing a 14.57% growth over the same period last year. Adjusted gross profit margin increased to 4.95% versus 4.59% for the corresponding period of last year. Even though the growth of the SMB and Consumer markets was curbed by the Sichuan earthquake, the Group strengthened its efforts in regional penetration and sales channel development. The Group has also achieved encouraging results from its attempts to market customer- oriented solutions. Effective sales channels increased by 10.63% while cities covered increased by 50.55% as compared to 30 June 2007. Turnover from fourth- tier and fifth/sixth-tier cities also reported growth of 30.33% and 80.86% respectively, as compared to the corresponding period of last financial year. Rapid growth of the Group's Distribution business continued in notebooks, desktops, PC servers and accessories during the period under review. Turnover from the four aforementioned major business sectors reported a respective YoY growth of 15.11%, 17.33%, 18.64% and 32.23%.

Outlook

Demand in the China IT market will remain steady in the coming year. The Group should benefit from the restructuring of its service business that will outpace that in the overall IT market. Management is confident in the Group's future business development. For the Distribution business, the Group will continue to seek more IT products to enrich its product mix. At the same time, the Group will expand its regional distribution penetration rate. Both strategies will broaden its revenue sources. For the Systems business, with its solid foundation of the sound cooperation with vendors and its sales channels, will ensure a rapid revenue growth. Meanwhile, the Group will strengthen its technical teams that will further enhance its technical support capabilities and provide better value-added service to customers. Management believes that the Distribution business and System business will maintain stable revenue and earnings growth.

The Group will benefit from its Services business restructuring momentum which is expected to generate significant growth in the current financial year. The Group's promotion system and product support of the IT outsourcing and maintenance services (PSOM) is well established. A professional team of service agents, which operates on a re-selling basis, is being established to cover all regions of China. This lays a sound foundation for growth of the Group's Services business in the current financial year. The restructuring of telecom service providers and issuance of 3G licenses are expected to present tremendous opportunities to the Group's core system projects and value-added operations in the future. The Group will try to capitalize these opportunities to accelerate business development.

Looking into the remaining financial year, Mr. Guo Wei, Chairman of Digital China, said, "We are extremely pleased with the remarkable growth achieved during the first quarter. These satisfactory results prove that we are in the right strategic direction and well positioned to achieve our operational and management objectives set for this financial year. The 2008/09 financial year presents us with multiple opportunities and challenges. Through high operating efficiency and fine tuning of our business strategies, we are confident that we will achieve these targets and deliver greater value for our shareholders, against the backdrop of considerable uncertainties in China's macroeconomic environment."

About Digital China

Digital China was listed on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 2001 under stock code "00861.HK" following a successful spin off from the Legend Group. In pursuit of its "Digitalized China" corporate strategy, Digital China is focused on providing its customers with pioneer electronic business platforms, solutions and services. A one-stop IT services concept, available to individual consumers and large enterprises alike, enables its client base to span across a wide range of different industries, from banking and telecommunications to government and public sectors. Leveraging on its strong partnership with over 100 top IT vendors worldwide, Digital China has become the largest integrated IT service provider in China.

Through effective guiding, Digital China provides fully integrated IT services to customers with different needs and at various stages of development to create value and success for them. For further information on its products and services, please visit http://www.digitalchina.com.hk/ .

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Three months ended 30 June 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) HK$'000 HK$'000 Revenue 10,010,710 7,858,762 Cost of sales (9,348,504) (7,361,756) Gross profit 662,206 497,006 Other income and gains 129,825 91,305 Selling and distribution costs (397,424) (309,392) Administrative expenses (83,774) (70,606) Other operating expenses, net (141,236) (92,203) Total operating expenses (622,434) (472,201) Finance costs (40,818) (39,439) Share of profits and losses of: Jointly-controlled entities 700 (1,155) Associates 2,446 (167) Profit before tax 131,925 75,349 Tax (19,031) (12,414) Profit for the period 112,894 62,935 Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 114,034 65,273 Minority interests (1,140) (2,338) 112,894 62,935 Earnings per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent Basic 11.83 HK cents 7.46 HK cents Diluted 11.83 HK cents 7.33 HK cents CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT At 30 June At 31 March 2008 2008 (Unaudited) (Audited) HK$'000 HK$'000 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 405,034 401,124 Investment properties 239,955 234,212 Prepaid land premiums 15,024 14,765 Intangible assets 5,308 5,526 Interests in jointly-controlled entities 5,645 7,894 Interests in associates 38,058 35,612 Available-for-sale investments 31,611 31,611 Deferred tax assets 20,970 19,480 Total non-current assets 761,605 750,224 CURRENT ASSETS Inventories 2,683,075 2,559,364 Trade and bills receivables 4,985,337 3,772,820 Prepayments, deposits and other receivables 1,213,010 1,233,629 Cash and bank balances 1,652,439 998,454 Total current assets 10,533,861 8,564,267 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and bills payables 3,499,136 3,334,519 Other payables and accruals 1,803,881 1,695,420 Tax payable 65,757 66,405 Interest-bearing bank borrowings 2,014,475 400,066 Total current liabilities 7,383,249 5,496,410 NET CURRENT ASSETS 3,150,612 3,067,857 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,912,217 3,818,081 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Interest-bearing bank borrowings 919,410 952,803 Bond payable 227,015 221,582 Total non-current liabilities 1,146,425 1,174,385 NET ASSETS 2,765,792 2,643,696 EQUITY Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Issued capital 96,362 96,362 Reserves 2,512,727 2,389,347 Proposed final dividend 140,210 140,210 2,749,299 2,625,919 Minority interests 16,493 17,777 TOTAL EQUITY 2,765,792 2,643,696 For investor and media inquiries: Wycee Liu Digital China Holdings Limited Tel: +852-3416-8089 Email: liuyqa@digitalchina.com Jane Liu PRChina Tel: +852-2522-1838 Email: jliu@prchina.com.hk Winnie Wang Digital China Holdings Limited Tel: +852-3416-8090 Email: wangminh@digitalchina.com Vivian Shi Digital China Holdings Limited Tel: +852-3416-8076 Email: vivianshi@digitalchina.com Henry Chik PRChina Tel: +852-2522-1838 Email: hchik@prchina.com.hk

Digital China Holdings Limited

CONTACT: Wycee Liu, +852-3416-8089, or liuyqa@digitalchina.com; Or Winnie
Wang, +852-3416-8090, or wangminh@digitalchina.com; Or Vivian Shi, +852-3416-
8076, or vivianshi@digitalchina.com, all of Digital China Holdings Limited; Or
Jane Liu, +852-2522-1838, or jliu@prchina.com.hk; Or Henry Chik, +852-2522-
1838, or hchik@prchina.com.hk, both of PRChina

Web site: http://www.digitalchina.com.hk/

QSGI Announces Two Additional IT Services Contracts

HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. and PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QSGI Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: QSGI) , the only provider of a full suite of information technology services to help corporations better manage IT assets, data center maintenance expenses, and ensure best practices for data security and regulatory compliance, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Contemporary Computer Services, Inc. ("CCSI") has signed an IT support contract to provide network design, network infrastructure expansion, and ongoing monthly support and maintenance for a large New York school district. QSGI has also signed a contract with a leading provider of insurance products and related services to provide monthly enterprise storage hardware maintenance services.

Marc Sherman, chairman and chief executive officer of QSGI, commented, "These latest agreements are consistent with our strategy to shift our focus away from hardware remarketing to recurring, higher margin services. This latest announcement that we have been selected to provide our network infrastructure services to a large New York school district follows our recent acquisition of CCSI. In addition, we have added another major insurance company to our growing roster of Data Center Maintenance customers. As we build up our client base, a major focus of ours going forward will be cross-selling our services across the organization."

About QSGI

QSGI provides a full suite of information technology services to help corporations and governmental agencies better manage hardware assets, reduce maintenance expenses, build best practices for data security and assure regulatory compliance. With a focus on the entire range of IT platforms -- from mainframes, midrange servers and PC, to network infrastructure and enterprise storage hardware, the services offered by QSGI are specifically designed to reduce total cost of ownership for IT assets and maximize the clients' return on their IT investment.

For enterprise class hardware in the data center, QSGI offers hardware maintenance services, hardware environment planning and consultation, refurbished whole systems, parts, features, upgrades and add-ons. Additionally, for desktop IT assets, servers and SAN products, QSGI offers a range of end-of-life services that include: automated asset auditing, Department of Defense (DOD) level data destruction, documentation for regulatory compliance, hardware refurbishment with worldwide remarketing or proper IT asset recycling.

Additionally, through its acquisition of Contemporary Computer Services, Inc. (CCSI), an enterprise class IT services provider with an extensive list of corporate, educational, and government customers, QSGI also performs network design, implementation, and monthly maintenance services on corporations' networking infrastructure as well as 24/7 IT monitoring and diagnostics through its North American Network Operating Center (NOC).

Given the sensitive nature of the company's client relationships, it does not provide the names of its clients. Additional information about the company is available at http://www.qsgi.com/.

Statements about QSGI's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. QSGI intends that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and QSGI's actual results could differ materially from expected results. QSGI undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

QSGI Inc.

CONTACT: IR Contact, David K. Waldman or Klea K. Theoharis, both of
Crescendo Communications, LLC, +1-212-671-1020, qsgi@crescendo-ir.com

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

'Dragon Ball Z(R): Infinite World' Brings Best of Dragon Ball Z Universe to Playstation(R)2 Computer Entertainment System- Final Dragon Ball Z Game for PlayStation 2 System Combines the Greatest Elements from the World-renowned Dragon Ball Z TV Series and Video Games -

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It's time for one final mighty Kamehameha for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system as Atari announces the upcoming North American launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games' Dragon Ball Z(R): Infinite World in November. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World combines all the best elements of previous Dragon Ball Z games, whilst also boasting new features such as "Dragon Missions", new battle types and drama scenes for fans to delve deeper than ever before into the Dragon Ball Z(R) universe.

The new "Dragon Missions" in Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World include many famous scenes from the Dragon Ball Z series never before seen in a video game. A range of missions from time attack in the "Snake Road Mission" alongside other action and racing-style missions puts players' strategy and quick-thinking skills to the test beyond simply showing off their deadly fighting skills.

But no Dragon Ball Z game would be complete without its fair share of spectacular battles. Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World uses a simplified battle system taken from the recently released next-gen Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit for thrilling hand-to-hand fighting on the ground, or flying leaps and aerial combat in the skies. Defeat your opponent by blasting damaging Ki attacks from the sky or by diving into him and launching an explosive smash attack.

The game features over 40 unique characters, not counting the different forms that each character can transform into which multiplies the playing potential. On top of characters, fighting techniques and battle stages, Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World also includes selected drama scenes from the previous games all presented using beautifully refined effects and shading techniques.

Representing the last "Z" title for the PlayStation 2 system, Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World combines the many of the best elements from the previous Budokai and Shin-Budokai series, as well as the recently released and much-admired next-gen Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, to deliver the definitive DBZ experience on PlayStation 2 system.

The immensely popular Dragon Ball Z(R) series is the gold standard of anime-based video games, with more than 30 different games and over 12.7 million units sold since May 2002.

For more information on Dragon Ball Z(R) video games, please visit http://www.atari.com/dragonballz.

About FUNimation Entertainment

FUNimation(R) Entertainment is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and the market share leader for the home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States. FUNimation is known for acquiring top-rated anime series from Japan and for developing some of North America's most popular anime series. The company has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights for most of its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution.

About Atari, Inc.

One of the world's most recognized brands, New York-based Atari, Inc. is a third-party publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company's 1,000+ titles include hard-core, genre-defining franchises such as Test Drive(R) and mass-market and children's franchises such as Dragon Ball Z(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext - ISIN: FR-0000052573), the largest interactive games publisher in Europe. For more information, visit http://www.atari.com/ .

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With the exception of the historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Some of the factors which could cause our results to differ materially include the following: the loss of key customers; delays in product development and related product release schedules; inability to secure capital; loss of our credit facilities, adapting to the rapidly changing industry technology, including new console technology; maintaining relationships with leading independent video game software developers; maintaining or acquiring licenses to intellectual property; fluctuations in the Company's quarterly net revenues and results of operations based on the seasonality of our industry; the termination or modification of our agreements with hardware manufacturers; and other factors described in our SEC filings.

The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

(C) 2008 BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION. Licensed by FUNimation Productions, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and all logos, character names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of TOEI ANIMATION. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. GAME: (C) 2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. Marketed and distributed by Atari, Inc., New York, NY.

"Playstation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Atari, Inc.

CONTACT: Alissa Bell of Atari, Inc., +1-212-726-4217,
alissa.bell@atari.com; or Debra Duffy of Dan Klores Communications for Atari,
Inc., +1-212-981-5219, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com

Web site: http://www.atari.com/
http://www.atari.com/dragonballz

Stafford County, Va., Residents to See More Choice, Competition as Board of Supervisors Awards Cable Franchise to VerizonCompany to Begin Offering FiOS TV Service Later This Summer; FiOS TV Is the Only TV Service Delivered over the Nation's Most Advanced, All-Fiber-Optic Network Straight to Consumers' Homes

STAFFORD, Va., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Stafford County residents 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 Board of Supervisors Tuesday night (Aug. 19) 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.

Under the 15-year cable franchise, Verizon will make FiOS TV service available to all households in an initial service area in the southernmost areas of the county, including Falmouth and Stafford, within three years. The company plans to begin offering FiOS TV later this summer.

"Stafford County residents soon will be able to join the fast-growing FiOS family in Virginia," said Robert W. Woltz Jr., president of Verizon Virginia. "FiOS TV offers a clear, superior alternative to the incumbent cable providers -- powered by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network.

"From ultra-fast download and unmatched upload Internet speeds to outstanding picture quality, FiOS Internet and FiOS TV services will wow Stafford consumers."

Stafford County joins neighboring Fredericksburg, Prince William County and Spotsylvania County in granting Verizon the authority to compete for cable services. Verizon also offers FiOS TV in much of Northern Virginia and the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas.

Virginia residents who are FiOS TV-eligible have the option to trim their monthly bills by bundling FiOS TV service, FiOS Internet service and the Verizon Freedom Essentials unlimited calling plan, all for $104.99 a month with a one-year commitment. They also can add a Verizon Wireless calling plan for a Grand Slam of communications and entertainment services.

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 28 high-definition channels in the Washington 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, Verizon is offering 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 Stafford County market will also receive a host of sports channels -- including Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, several ESPN channels and the NFL Network -- at no extra charge.

Stafford County consumers can check online at http://www.verizon.com/fios for more information or to request that Verizon contact them when FiOS TV becomes available. Customers also can call their local Verizon sales office or 888-GET FiOS (888-438-3467). Information on construction schedules is available at http://www.verizon.com/virginia.

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

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. 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.

*NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

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: Media, Harry Mitchell of Verizon, +1-804-772-1460,
harry.j.mitchell@verizon.com

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

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Overstock.com Brings Real Estate Auctions Direct to ConsumersWilliams & Williams Selected as First Online Auction Source

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. announced today the addition of auctions to its real estate platform (http://realestate.overstock.com/) allowing consumers to search real estate auction listings and link to online auctions. Overstock.com has joined with real estate auction company, Williams & Williams as an online auction source provider.

The Overstock.com real estate portal provides consumers with the ability to search and browse thousands of auction properties in targeted geographic areas. In addition, consumers can link directly to Williams & Williams' website where they can register and participate in online auctions.

"We have dialed our customers into another overstocked inventory to allow them to make their best deal," said Patrick Byrne, Overstock.com chairman and CEO. "Our site provides Overstock.com customers with information from real estate auctioneers and brokers who have direct access to auction properties and local expertise."

"It was very important to us in launching the new area of online auction that we had the expertise of an innovative and technically capable real estate auction company. Williams & Williams is that company," said Bill Floor, director of real estate for Overstock.com. "They share our vision to provide consumers with new, empowered ways to shop for property."

"We're excited to be able to offer another wide-reaching opportunity for consumers to tap into real estate offerings," added Pamela L. McKissick, president & COO, Williams & Williams. "Joining with Overstock.com to create a milestone in real estate auctions is aligned with our mission and history to deliver real estate to the marketplace with transparency, efficiency and convenience."

Businesses interested in reaching the many millions of value-conscious customers who visit Overstock.com every month with a product or service, are encouraged to email: realestate@overstock.com.

About Overstock.com

Overstock.com, Inc. is an online retailer offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com/.

About Williams & Williams

Williams & Williams is a leading real estate auction company specializing in professionally and efficiently selling real estate via a ground-breaking system of auction. The company's auctions are open to the global marketplace through on-lawn, online interactive and Studio auctions conducted by the nation's most talented auctioneers. Separate sales divisions serve the corporate, mortgage banking, employee relocation, commercial, and trust industries with worldwide marketing services and modern transparent auctions for the ongoing value preservation and sale of owned assets. The company also serves individual property owners through its Farm, Ranch and Premiere(TM) sales division. In the U.S., sales are held every month throughout all fifty states and the company's sales platform averages 35 days on market and 30 days to closing.

Overstock.com(R) is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Overstock.com's real estate auctions. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.

Overstock.com, Inc.

CONTACT: media, Josh Austin, +1-801-947-4364, joaustin@overstock.com, or
Investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.

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

Healthy Monday and About.com Health Launch Quit Smoking Monday

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- About.com Health (http://www.about.com/health), the second-largest consumer health Web site in the United States (June 2008 Nielsen Online), announced it will expand its successful relationship with Healthy Monday, a project of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications, which invites people to make health behavior changes each and every Monday. Through About.com Health's Quit Smoking Monday -- the Smoking Cessation blog (http://quitsmoking.about.com/od/tipsforquitting/a/HM.htm), readers will be encouraged to take the Monday pledge to quit smoking. The blog will also use Monday as a day to deliver new tips and motivational messages and help users create quit strategies that will trigger continuous efforts to stop smoking.

"By choosing Monday as your preferred quit date, you are building 52 opportunities into the year to commit to quitting smoking and celebrating your progress as you move ahead with your quit program," said Terry Martin, About.com's Guide to Smoking Cessation. "No longer will you be stuck in the limbo of indecision when thinking about smoking cessation. Your fresh start will now come around once every seven days."

"We are thrilled to expand our relationship with About.com and applaud their efforts to provide this forum to help people quit smoking," said Sid Lerner, founder and chairman of Healthy Monday. "We know the adverse health effects from cigarette smoking account for nearly one of every five deaths each year in the United States. Our movement is ultimately all about creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and quitting smoking is vital."

Quit Smoking Monday is just one of the Healthy Monday strategies that About.com Health's expert Guides are using to increase the effectiveness of their health and prevention communications. About.com Health further extends its Healthy Monday messaging through the weekly Healthy Monday newsletter, which provides readers with important information each Monday, to help people cultivate a healthier lifestyle. Overseen by About.com's Longevity Guide, Mark Stibich, Ph.D., About.com's health Guides contribute to the newsletter each week. Mr. Stibich is a behavior change expert with experience helping individuals make lasting lifestyle changes, and one of over 80 credentialed health Guides, who cover topics ranging from heart disease to arthritis on the About.com Health Channel.

About Healthy Monday

Healthy Monday (http://www.healthymonday.org/) introduces the idea of Monday as the weekly day of health. It's an innovative concept being applied to a variety of public health concerns all dedicated to improving the health of Americans. Healthy Monday is a project of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications with the support of 40 leading schools of public health as well as major health advocacy organizations, including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Cancer Society.

About About.com

Founded in 1996, About.com is one of the Web's leading producers of original content. The site's expert Guides provide users with accurate and unbiased information to help them live happier, healthier and more successful lives. About.com is one of the 15 most visited Web sites in the United States.

The New York Times Company , a leading media company with 2007 revenues of $3.2 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 16 other daily newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.

Healthy Monday Campaign

CONTACT: Rick Bodge of of the Healthy Monday Campaign, +1-212-679-9606,
rbodge@mondaycampaigns.org or Erica McDonald of About.com, +1-212-204-1724,
emcdonald@about.com

Web Site: http://www.about.com/
http://www.healthymonday.org/

Circuit City Enhances Customer Experience With Customized Microsoft Software-Based Tablet PCs for Sales Associates in New-Format StoresInnovative devices help transform the retailer's customer-service model, expand associate knowledge, enhance the guest experience and make it easier to shop in stores.

REDMOND, Wash. and RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Circuit City Stores Inc. today announced that select Circuit City stores are empowering their sales associates with Tablet PCs running a custom Windows-based application to help them offer a more knowledgeable, consistent experience that builds consumer confidence and loyalty.

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Called the Enhanced Digital Guide Experience (EDGE), Circuit City's new mobile devices can speed the sales process by providing associates with immediate access to product recommendations, demos, usage questions, competitive pricing and more for thousands of items across hundreds of categories. EDGE is helping transform the retailer's customer-service model in new-format stores known as the city(TM) by enabling any available associate to sell or discuss any product with any guest using a boundless selling approach to consumer electronics.

"With EDGE, sales associates can engage the guest, ask questions and input feedback for product recommendations that match the guest's preferences and budget," said Brian Leach, vice president of new concepts for Circuit City. "Because EDGE puts a wealth of information at our associates' fingertips, we can hire from a broader talent pool and prepare them for the sales floor more quickly."

"With consumer electronics products being upgraded as often as every 90 days, retailers are pressured to stay on top of all the latest trends while at the same time ensuring competitive pricing, clean stores and well-stocked shelves," said David Gruehn, U.S. retail industry director at Microsoft. "By using a Tablet PC running a Windows-based application such as EDGE to elevate sales associates' knowledge and effectiveness, Circuit City is differentiating itself from other retailers and tackling a key issue that all retailers face: how to increase customer loyalty and sales with a frequently evolving workforce."

"What started as a selling tool turned into something that has removed boundaries from our service model and changed the way that we run our business," Leach said.

Circuit City Innovates Stores With Interactive, Assisted Selling Capabilities

Circuit City teamed with Microsoft and its partners to design EDGE to extract product information, inventory data, in-store promotions, third-party reviews, and other information over the Internet and from multiple back-end business systems. Once the information is extracted, EDGE is then optimized with decision-support intelligence and a friendly user interface.

"Working with Microsoft was critical to getting us moving with this concept," said Dave Romero, senior manager of new concepts for Circuit City. "We knew we had to create a more consistent approach to how we engaged guests in our stores, and Microsoft had the insight to show us where the industry was heading and provided knowledge and resources to move us in that direction."

After two years of testing, learning and iterating in multiple markets, Circuit City has begun to use Tablet PCs running the EDGE application in all of its new-format stores and is seeing encouraging results:

-- Boosts store associate confidence, credibility and versatility. With Circuit City's vast product line, sales associates sometimes shrank from guest encounters because they were not always confident of the answer. EDGE gives them what they need to sell or discuss any product in the store as well as any product on circuitcity.com because the mobile tool integrates online content for a seamless multichannel experience.

-- Allows for more satisfying guest experiences with every visit. Guests receive a more consistent experience when they interact with EDGE, which helps to improve the overall perception that the city is a unique and differentiated place to shop for consumer electronics.

-- Complements the new-hiring strategy in the city store format. the city has been able to expand its hiring pool and can now seek friendly associates with strong team-building and communication skills rather than searching exclusively for highly technical associates.

-- Influences future growth of the company. the city store format incorporates a number of new elements influenced by EDGE, including a more innovative store layout and easy-to-use technology to help guests make smarter buying decisions.

Microsoft technologies behind EDGE include Windows XP Professional Tablet Edition, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Express, Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework.

About Circuit City Stores Inc.

Circuit City Stores Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services. The domestic segment operates through 700 Superstores and nine outlet locations in 158 U.S. markets. The international segment operates through approximately 800 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates Web sites at http://www.circuitcity.com/, http://www.thesource.ca/ and http://www.firedog.com/.

About Microsoft in Retail

Microsoft's U.S. Retail Industry Group provides software that helps empower retail's biggest assets -- its people -- to make better decisions at every stage of the value chain. Microsoft software helps enable retail employees to strengthen customer relationships, build high-value business connections and improve operations by addressing key areas such as store systems, real-time analytics and supply chain management. Through a combination of Microsoft- and partner-provided solutions, retail customers enable their employees to deliver an outstanding customer experience across various channels by turning data into insight, transforming ideas into action and turning change into opportunity. More information about Microsoft's work in the Retail industry can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/retail.

About Microsoft

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

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CONTACT: Laurie Woicik of Ignite Corp., +1-206-706-3346,
lauriew@ignitecorporation.com, for Microsoft Corp.; Ted Ladd of Microsoft
Corp., +1-646-225-4722, tedladd@microsoft.com; or Jim Babb of Circuit City,
+1-804-486-4003, jim_babb@circuitcity.com

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.circuitcity.com/
http://www.thesource.ca/
http://www.firedog.com/

AT&T Answers the Need for Speed in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam CountiesCompany Delivers Ultra Fast Wireless Access to Mobile Applications and Interactive Content to More Places

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watch video on the go. Surf the wireless Internet at DSL-like speeds. Share live video during a cell phone call. AT&T announced today these services and more are available on the ultra fast third-generation (3G) mobile broadband network in more areas of Westchester, Putnam and Rockland Counties.

With the addition of 3G technology to more than 85 cell sites, the 3G network is available in the following areas:

-- Westchester County: Mt. Kisco, Peekskill, Armonk, North Tarrytown, Pleasantville, Chappaqua, Briarcliff Manor, Thornwood, Ossining, Scarboro, Bedford Hills, Katonah, Yorktown, Yorktown Heights and Purchase. Coverage has also been enhanced along routes 684 and 9 and the Saw Mill River and Taconic parkways. -- Putnam County; Mahopac, Brewster, Carmel and along routes 84, 684, 6, 9, 9D, 22 and 301 as all as along Metro North's Hudson and Harlem lines. -- Rockland County: New City, Pearl River, Nyack, Nanuet, Spring Valley, Monsey, Congers, Orangeburg, Suffern, Tappan, Haverstraw, Stony Point and Hillburn. Coverage has also been beefed up along the New York State Thruway (87/287), routes 59, 9W, and 304 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway.

"AT&T is committed to providing customers fast and dependable wireless connections to a vast selection of data functions such as downloading live video, web browsing, and checking e-mail on the iPhone 3G or other AT&T device," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless unit in New York and New Jersey. "In these areas, customers now have faster wireless access to downloads and the Internet throughout more neighborhoods and inside more buildings."

Benefits of the AT&T 3G Network

AT&T's 3G network provides the simultaneous delivery of voice and data -- a capability not offered by all wireless providers. With a compatible 3G device, consumers connect to razor-sharp clips through CV, an on-demand streaming video service, and can quickly download games, pictures and the latest music, entertainment, news and weather through MEdia(TM) Net, the company's mobile Internet portal. The 3G network also enables consumers and businesses to take advantage of ground-breaking new services such as the App Store on the iPhone 3G which lets users browse applications from games to business, education to entertainment, and productivity to social networks. AT&T Video is another example of an industry-leading 3G application that allows users to share live video over wireless phones while carrying on a voice call. Road warriors can use their device as a wireless modem for their laptop and dial into a conference call at the same time.

AT&T's LaptopConnect helps mobile business users be more productive with quick access to large files or corporate applications. All that's required is a LaptopConnect card or a laptop with embedded 3G service, software and an AT&T data plan.

AT&T uses HSPA/UMTS (High Speed Packet Access/Universal Mobile Telephone System) technology, which is based on the world standard GSM (Global Systems for Mobile Communications). The technology enables customers to simultaneously use voice and data features - something not available with all carriers. According to data from leading third party researchers who specialize in testing mobile networks, AT&T has the nation's fastest 3G network providing the fastest downlink and uplink data speeds.

The 3G network is available in more than 305 metropolitan areas including metropolitan New York and is expected to reach nearly 350 by year end. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 60 countries and voice calling in more than 200. Customers can also use their wireless services aboard 120 cruise ships worldwide.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T, +1-973-775-1321, mobile, +1-201-532-7292,
ellen.webner@att.com

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

bioMETRX, Inc. Retains Global Investment Banking Firm Mesirow Financial, Inc. as Financial Advisor

JERICHO, N.Y., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- bioMETRX Inc. ("bioMETRX") (BULLETIN BOARD: BMRX) , a worldwide developer and provider of biometric product design services and embedded biometric solutions, announced today that it has retained the investment banking firm Mesirow Financial Inc. Mesirow Financial will provide bioMETRX financial advisory services to assist the company to evaluate and implement strategic growth initiatives.

"At our current stage of growth, Mesirow Financial, with its breadth of investment professionals, is an ideal middle-market banking and financial partner for us as we continue to expand our product offerings both to OEM's and directly to consumers," stated Mark Basile, bioMETRX's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe that Mesirow has the necessary capital markets experience to assist us in achieving our financial and strategic objectives," stated Mr. Basile.

About Mesirow Financial:

Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 1937, it is an independent, employee-owned firm with $32.2 billion in assets under management and more than 1,100 employees in locations across the country and in London. With expertise in Investment Management, Investment Services, Insurance Services, Investment Banking, Consulting and Real Estate, Mesirow Financial strives to meet the financial needs of institutions, public sector entities, corporations and individuals and was named one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by Crain's Chicago Business in 2008. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, the firm posted $490 million in revenue (unaudited), with more than $245 million in capital. For more information about Mesirow Financial, visit its Web site at http://www.mesirowfinancial.com/.

About bioMETRX, Inc.

bioMETRX, Inc. is rapidly becoming the global leader in designing and bringing to market, practical, secure, everyday consumer biometric products for the garage door, door hardware, HVAC, home security, PC, automotive and portable lock markets. Utilizing its proprietary technology, the smartTOUCH(TM) platform, bioMETRX has developed an entire family of products so smart, they recognize you. The company's product line is branded under the protected trade name smartTOUCH(TM). bioMETRX also designs and provides personal identification technology to a number of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's).

For more information on bioMETRX and/or the company's smartTOUCH line of products, visit the Company's Web site at http://www.biometrx.net/.

Safe Harbor Statement: This release may contain certain forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this release with respect to bioMETRX's business, financial condition or results of operations, as well as matters of timing and the prospective terms of any transaction described are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays beyond bioMETRX's control with respect to market acceptance of their technology and/or products, whether financing will be available, the effect of the application of acquisition accounting policies as well as certain other risk factors which are and may be detailed from time to time in bioMETRX's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Website: http://www.biometrx.net/

bioMETRX Inc.

CONTACT: Lorraine Yarde, Chief Operating Officer of bioMETRX, Inc.,
+1-516-937-2828, prinquiries@biometrx.net

Web site: http://www.biometrx.net/
http://www.mesirowfinancial.com/

GSI Group Accepts Shares in Tender Offer for Excel Technology and Commences Subsequent Offering Period

BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GSI Group Inc. announced today the expiration of the initial offering period of the tender offer by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Eagle Acquisition Corporation (EAC) for all outstanding shares of common stock of Excel Technology, Inc. . The initial offering period expired, as scheduled, at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

The depositary for the offer has advised GSI and EAC that, as of the expiration of the initial offering period, a total of approximately 8,571,831 shares were validly tendered to EAC and not withdrawn (not including shares delivered through notices of guaranteed delivery), representing approximately 78.6% of the outstanding common stock of Excel. EAC has accepted for payment all shares that were validly tendered during the initial offering period.

GSI also announced that EAC has commenced a subsequent offering period for all remaining shares of Excel common stock, to permit stockholders who have not yet tendered their shares to do so. This subsequent offering period will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, unless further extended. Any such extension will be followed by a public announcement no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the subsequent offering period was scheduled to expire.

The same $32.00 per share price offered in the initial offering period will be paid during the subsequent offering period. All shares validly tendered during this subsequent offering period will be immediately accepted and payment will be made promptly after acceptance, in accordance with the terms of the offer. Procedures for tendering shares during the subsequent offering period are the same as during the initial offering period with two exceptions: (1) shares cannot be delivered by the guaranteed delivery procedure, and (2) pursuant to Rule 14d-7(a)(2) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, shares tendered during the subsequent offering period may not be withdrawn.

Pursuant to the terms of the previously announced merger agreement, GSI expects to effect a merger of EAC with and into Excel. In the merger, EAC will acquire all untendered Excel shares (other than those as to which holders properly exercise appraisal rights) at the same $32.00 per share price, without interest and less any required withholding taxes, that was paid in the tender offer. As a result of the merger, Excel will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of GSI. GSI intends to complete the merger as soon as practicable. If, as a result of additional shares tendered and purchased in the subsequent offering period or otherwise, including through the possible exercise by EAC of its "top-up" option, EAC becomes the owner of at least 90% of the outstanding Excel shares, EAC will be able to promptly effect the merger without the need for a meeting of or approval by Excel's public stockholders. Excel stockholders who continue to hold their shares at the time of the merger and fulfill certain other requirements of Delaware law will have appraisal rights in connection with the merger.

About GSI Group Inc.

GSI Group Inc. supplies precision technology to the global medical, electronics, and industrial markets and semiconductor systems. GSI Group Inc.'s common shares are listed on Nasdaq (GSIG).

Contact: Ray Ruddy 781-266-5873 rruddy@gsig.com

GSI Group Inc.

CONTACT: Ray Ruddy of GSI Group Inc., +1-781-266-5873, rruddy@gsig.com

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

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Seamless Offers Customers Additional Security With AVG Technologies Bundle

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seamless Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SMWF) announced today that, as of today its subsidiary Seamless TEK LABS, Inc. (FKA Seamless Skyy-Fi, Inc.) will begin marketing the Seamless Secure Internet Browsing (S-SIB) software program with AVG Technologies' Anti-Virus programs as a bundled solution.

"Partnering with AVG Technologies enables us to offer a broader security program to our customers," stated Ken Reda, President of Seamless TEK Labs, Inc. "We can now provide anti-virus and anti-spyware protection as part of our Secure Internet browsing program, providing them with more complete security protection."

"We're delighted to be able to offer this additional protection to Seamless Wi-Fi customers," said Rick Carlson, managing director, AVG Technologies, Inc. "AVG protection is fast, unobtrusive, and provides unique protection against the latest web-based threats with its innovative LinkScanner technology."

S-SIB Complete is $44.95 and includes: * Your data security is covered by a 2 million dollar product liability policy * Enables you to seamlessly, securely, and simply surf the Internet at any secured or unsecured Wi-Fi Hot Spot in the world. * Encrypts web traffic with government grade encryption even if you are not visiting a site encrypted with SSL * Protects your data from common Wi-Fi attacks such as: 1) Packet sniffing 2) Man in the Middle attacks 3) Evil twin attacks * * Provides anonymous web browsing feature protecting your Identity online * Anti-Virus (against viruses, worms and Trojans that may corrupt your data or disable your computer) * Anti-Spyware (against spyware that may monitor your activities or scan your computer for credit card information or passwords) * Anti-Rootkit (against hidden threats - rootkits that deliver malicious content) * HTTP scanning (screens downloads for malicious content) * AVG Active Surf-Shield (real-time protection from poisoned web pages) * AVG Search-Shield (safely click search results) * Instant Messaging Protection About AVG Technologies

Founded in 1991 in the Czech Republic, AVG is a leading international developer of Internet threat protection solutions for consumers and SMBs. AVG protects more than 70 million computer users around the world. The company has offices in Europe and North America and employs some of the world's leading experts in Internet security, specifically in the areas of threat research, analysis and detection. AVG's award-winning products are distributed globally through resellers and over the Internet as well as via third parties through Software Development Kits (SDKs). Further information may be found on the company's website at http://www.avg.co.uk/.

About Seamless Corporation

Seamless Corporation (http://www.slwf.net/) is a Las Vegas-based company quoted on the OTCBB: SMWF. Seamless develops and markets secure cutting-edge hardware and software Internet communications products and services through its three operating subsidiaries: Seamless Internet, Inc. (http://www.seamlessinternet.com/), Seamless TEK LABS, Inc. (http://www.s-teklabs.com/), and Seamless Sales LLC. (http://www.seamlessolsales.com/)

Safe Harbor: This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities Act of 1934. Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and regulatory and shareholder approval for anticipated actions.

Seamless Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Seamless Corporation, 1-866-284-2835,
info@e-mediadirect.com

Web site: http://www.slwf.net/
http://www.avg.co.uk/
http://www.s-teklabs.com/
http://www.seamlessolsales.com/

NetDragon Websoft Inc. 2008 Interim Results Investor Conference Call

HONG KONG, Aug. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One of the leading game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiaries collectively the "Group"; Hong Kong: 777.HK), today announced that it will release its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2008 on Friday, 22 August 2008.

The Group will host an investor conference call at 8 p.m. (Hong Kong Time) on the same date.

Details of the investor conference call are as follows: Date: 22 August, 2008 (Friday) Time: 8:00 p.m. (Hong Kong Time) Toll-free dial in numbers: Hong Kong 3005 2050 China 8007 011 223 Singapore 800 852 3576 Japan 005 3112 1852 Taiwan 0080 185 6004 USA 1866 549 1292 Canada 1866 869 1825 Australia 1800 230 935 New Zealand 0800 449 763 France 0800 907 565 United Kingdom 0808 234 6305 Passcode: 784396# Remarks: 1. The conference call will be conducted in English

2. The results announcement and press release will be ready for download by 7 p.m. (HK time) on the same day at the following URLs:

http://ir.nd.com.cn/cn/investor/announcement.shtml (results announcement); http://ir.nd.com.cn/cn/news/ (press release)

3. Replay service is available immediately after the conference call, which will be valid for 14 days. Below are the toll-free replay numbers for different countries. Details could also be found in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at http://www.nd.com.cn/ .

Hong Kong 3005 2020 China 800 869 7680 Singapore 800 852 3586 Japan 00 531 121 925 Taiwan 0080 185 6032 USA 1866 753 0743 Canada 1866 518 1652 Australia 1800 792 965 New Zealand 0800 449 914 France 0800 901 585 United Kingdom 0808 234 7126 Replay Passcode: 136060# About NetDragon:

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC. The Group's game portfolio consists of a range of MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. The Group has successfully developed and marketed many popular online games in various styles. Its current offerings include the games Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online, Heroes of Might and Magic Online, Era of Faith, and Monster & Me. Some of the games are available in foreign languages, including English, French and Spanish. The Group also has three games in the pipeline, namely Way of the Five, Tian Yuan and Disney Game, which are expected to be launched in the second half of 2008 to 2009.

Listed on the GEM of the SEHK on 2 November 2007 (Stock code on GEM: 8288), NetDragon is successfully transferred to the Main Board of the SEHK on 24 June 2008 (Stock code on Main Board: 777) by way of introduction. For more information, please visit http://www.nd.com.cn/ .

For further information, please contact: NetDragon Websoft Inc. Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer) Tel: +852-6303-1722 or +86-1380-9508-688 Fax: +852-2850-7066 Email: angelinali@nd.com.hk Porda International (Finance) P.R. Co., Ltd. Helen Lam/ Sharis Siu/ Kate Lam/ Liz Yip Tel: +852-3150-6730/ 3150-6771/ 3150-6738/ 3150-6739 Fax: +852-3150-6728 Email: Helen@pordafinance.com.hk sharis@pordafinance.com.hk kate@pordafinance.com.hk liz@pordafinance.com.hk

NetDragon Websoft Inc.

CONTACT: Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer) of NetDragon
Websoft Inc., +852-6303-1722 or +86-1380-9508-688, or fax, +852-2850-7066, or
angelinali@nd.com.hk; Or Helen Lam/ Sharis Siu/ Kate Lam/ Liz Yip, all of
Porda International (Finance) P.R. Co., Ltd., +852-3150-6730/ 3150-6771/ 3150-
6738/ 3150-6739, or fax, +852-3150-6728, or Helen@pordafinance.com.hk or
sharis@pordafinance.com.hk or kate@pordafinance.com.hk, or
liz@pordafinance.com.hk

Web site: http://www.nd.com.cn/

The Allied Defense Group Announces Agreement to Sell Global Microwave Systems, Inc. in a $26 Million Transaction

VIENNA, Va., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Allied Defense Group, Inc. announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its California subsidiary, Global Microwave Systems, Inc. to a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobham plc, an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced aerospace and defense systems for land, sea and air platforms.

The purchase price is $26 million, subject to a final working capital adjustment. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including obtaining various consents and regulatory approvals, which are expected in approximately 30 days.

Major General (Ret) John J. Marcello, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Allied Defense Group said, "GMS has been an important part of our Electronic Security business segment. It has shown meaningful growth since we acquired the business in late 2005. The divestiture of GMS will allow the Company to reduce debt and focus efforts on its key strengths in the Ammunition market place. Since late 2007, the Company has been expanding its market presence in the ammunition services sector and is now pleased to report backlog of more than $35 million, which is greater than the 2007 revenue for both of the Company's Electronic Security businesses. ADG is committed to right-size, restructure and recapitalize to maximize value for all of our shareholders."

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. was advised by Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin in connection with the transaction.

About The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. is a diversified international defense and security firm which: develops and produces conventional medium caliber ammunition marketed to defense departments worldwide; and designs, produces and markets sophisticated microwave security systems. For more Information, please visit the Company web site: http://www.allieddefensegroup.com/.

Certain statements contained herein are "forward looking" statements as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied and include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For More Information, Contact: Jim Drewitz, Investor Relations 830-669-2466

The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Drewitz, Investor Relations for The Allied Defense Group,
Inc., +1-830-669-2466

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

Control Room Presents Live Performances From Virgin Mobile Festival Exclusively Online at MSN Music in ConcertLive Performances by Jack Johnson, Nine Inch Nails, Lil Wayne and Many More

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A diverse line-up of artist performances from this year's Virgin Mobile Festival, including Jack Johnson, Nine Inch Nails, Lil Wayne and many more, will be available for free to millions of fans worldwide via online broadcast at music.msn.com/virgin-festival1, Control Room and MSN confirmed today. The three-part series created by Control Room, the world's leading producer and distributor of world-class entertainment content, and with event producer IMP, captures the electricity and excitement of the two-day event by Virgin Mobile USA which boasted more than 60,000 attendees and an eclectic roster representing every music genre.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070613/VIRGINMOBILE )

The three-part series can be viewed on broadcast the dates listed below and VOD for four months following the initial broadcast.

Package 1: August 21, 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT 1. Jack Johnson 2. Iggy & The Stooges 3. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club 4. Bloc Party 5. KT Tunstall 6. The Go! Team http://music.msn.com/virgin-festival1 Package 2: August 28, 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT 1. Lil Wayne 2. Stone Temple Pilots 3. Gogol Bordello 4. Citizen Cope 5. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings http://music.msn.com/virgin-festival2 Package 3: September 4, 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT 1. Nine Inch Nails 2. The Offspring 3. Andrew Bird 4. Rodrigo Y Gabriela 5. Taking Back Sunday http://music.msn.com/virgin-festival3

"Virgin Mobile USA provided us with an amazing opportunity to offer a wide variety of phenomenal artists performing live from Virgin Mobile Festival, one of the most popular summer festivals in the country," said Aaron Grosky, Control Room president. "Shows like Virgin Mobile Festival allow Control Room to consistently deliver the most diverse and compelling artist performances for MSN Music in Concert."

"We're delighted to extend the reach of the Virgin Mobile Festival to a whole new audience with the vibrant combination of Control Room and MSN Music," said Ron Faris, director of Brand Development and Partnerships at Virgin Mobile USA. "This year's festival was packed with so many memorable moments. We're happy to share them, especially with those who couldn't travel to be there." Virgin Mobile Festival was held on the grounds of Pimlico RaceCourse(R) in Baltimore, MD on August 9th and 10th.

Control Room has produced nearly 100 live shows including Madonna, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Lenny Kravitz, and more, providing exclusive music content for MSN "Music in Concert" series. In 2007, Control Room produced Live Earth, the most watched online entertainment event in history.

About Control Room

As the leading producer and distributor of world-class entertainment, Control Room's live music programming showcases the world's biggest artists from a variety of venues through multi-platform broadcasts via television, broadband and wireless platforms. Control Room has produced and distributed nearly 100 live music events delivering the highest quality productions in the industry with 8-10 camera shoots in Native HD (1080p) and using Dolby 5.1 to ensure the most compelling audience experience. In 2007, Control Room produced the largest entertainment event in history, Live Earth. On July 7, 2007, the 7-continent, 24-hour music extravaganza featured 150 of the world's leading artists to raise awareness for the Climate Crisis with a message of solutions and personal responsibility.

About MSN Video

MSN Video is one of the largest free programmed video services on the Web, watched by more than 12 million unique users per month. In addition to streaming news, entertainment and sports video clips from more than 50 content partners including "The Today Show," FOX Sports, MSNBC, Reveille, Control Room, CBS, News Corp. and Fox Entertainment Group, MSN Video presents a broad array of live events to online audiences worldwide. More than 50 top advertisers support MSN Video, which is available to consumers at no charge. MSN Video is available on the Web at http://msnvideo.com/ to consumers in the U.S. MSN Video is also live in Australia, Canada, France (English and French), Japan, Netherlands, U.K., Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, Sweden, Belgium, Taiwan, India, Vietnam, Russia and in Spanish in the U.S. MSN Video is coming soon in China, Norway, Argentina, Chile and Columbia.

Overall, MSN, Windows Live and Microsoft.com attract more than 550 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 42 markets and 21 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services to consumers and online advertising opportunities to businesses worldwide. Most recently, MSN partnered with Control Room to stream Live Earth, the largest online entertainment event in history, with over 62 million streams worldwide.

About Microsoft

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

About Virgin Mobile USA

Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. [NYSE: VM], through its operating company Virgin Mobile USA, L.P., offers millions of customers control, flexibility and choice through monthly Plans Without Annual Contracts, with national coverage powered by the Sprint PCS network. Virgin Mobile USA's full slate of smart, stylish and affordable handsets, including the Wild Card, Slash and Flare, are available at approximately 40,000 top retailers nationwide and online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/, with Top-Up cards available at more than 140,000 locations. Virgin Mobile USA, known for its award-winning customer service, was recently rated the best prepaid wireless service for the second year in a row in the Annual PC Magazine Readers' Choice Survey, with 90% of its own customers reporting satisfaction with its service. Virgin Mobile USA allows customers to earn free minutes in exchange for viewing advertising content online through the innovative Sugar Mama program.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070613/VIRGINMOBILE
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Virgin Mobile USA

CONTACT: Ehrin Cummings of Control Room, +1-310-550-3883,
ecummings@controlroom.com; or Brynn Vitale, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-212-907-6649, bvitale@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft; Corinne Nosal,
Virgin Mobile USA, +1-908-607-4235, Corinne.nosal@virginmobileusa.com

Web site: http://www.virginmobileusa.com/
http://msnvideo.com/

Vidshadow Presents at RedChip's 2008 Emerging Markets Investor ConferenceCompany Retains Financial Advisor to Explore Strategic Opportunities

PLACENTIA, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vidshadow, Inc. (Pink Sheets: VSHD) (http://www.vidshadow.com/), an end-to-end solution for online video distribution, management and monetization, today announced that CEO Jordan Hudgens will be a featured speaker during RedChip's Emerging Markets Small-Cap Investor Conference on August 21, 2008 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

Hudgens will share the financial health of the company, as well as the strategic vision as it stays focused on delivering only premium niche content in the areas of news, entertainment, sports, health and lifestyle.

As one of the fastest growing online video networks, Vidshadow continues to attract exclusive premium content deals, providing publishers and advertisers with attractive, increased monetization opportunities in the market. It has already made major content partnerships with National Lampoon, Ego TV and Mexican national icon and five time boxing world champion Julio Cesar Chavez.

In its ongoing commitment to enhance shareholder value, the Company also announced today the engagement of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. as its exclusive financial advisor. While exact terms of the engagement were not disclosed, Oppenheimer will assist Vidshadow in evaluating various strategic opportunities including possible financing, sale of the operations and other alternatives.

"As the company evolves to become one of the premier destination online video platforms, we believe it is necessary to explore any and all potential avenues of growth," said Jordan Hudgens, CEO, Vidshadow. "Vidshadow possesses the best-in-class technology and premium content, which have enabled us to build our viewership and content partnerships steadily and provide proven monetization value for publishers, advertisers and content providers."

For media inquiries, please contact Christina Oh at coh@5wpr.com or at 212.584.4270.

About Vidshadow

Founded in 2006, Vidshadow (Pink Sheets: VSHD) is one of the Internet's fastest growing video distribution networks providing solutions to advertisers, content providers, and affiliate web sites. Vidshadow offers advanced streaming video technologies for consumers and corporate enterprises to leverage for increased monetization and expanded brand reach. For more information, please visit http://www.vidshadow.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based largely on current expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Company's control that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from these statements. These risks include, without limitation, that there can be no assurance that any strategic opportunities will be available to the Company and that any strategic opportunities may only be available on terms not acceptable to the Company. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Vidshadow, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward- looking statements.

Vidshadow, Inc.

CONTACT: Christina Oh of 5W PR, +1-212-584-4270, coh@5wpr.com, for
Vidshadow, Inc.

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

AdStar Reports Operating Results for Second Quarter

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AdStar, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ADST) , the leading provider of e-commerce transaction services and payment processing software for the digital and print advertising and publishing industries, today reported its operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

Net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2008 totaled $1,038,000, compared with net revenues of $1,168,000 in 2007. ASP revenues declined by $91,000, or 18%, and Customization and other revenues declined $35,000, or 29%. The decline in ASP revenues is generally a result of the recent declines in classified advertising impacting the newspaper publishing industry as a whole, resulting in the loss of several customers and reduced processing volume in several others. The revenue reductions have been partially offset by revenue increases from four new ASP customers in 2008.

AdStar reported a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $217,000, or $0.01 per share, during the three months ended June 30, 2008, versus a net loss of $630,000, or $0.03 per share, in 2007. The loss in 2008 was primarily due to abandoned acquisition costs. During the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008, the Company suspended incurring additional costs for its mobile advertising development initiative, resulting in a significant reduction in expenses reflected during the second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008. Excluding non-cash charges and direct abandoned acquisition costs, the Company earned a positive margin on operations (a non-GAAP measure) of $47,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 (See table at end of this release for further non-GAAP information).

"Newspaper print advertising has undergone unprecedented declines that are beyond analyst expectations for the industry," stated Leslie Bernhard, president and chief executive officer of AdStar, Inc. "This has caused our revenues to decline in a corresponding magnitude. AdStar has responded by dramatically reducing costs. We have postponed our mobile advertising initiative, along with the attendant costs, as well as the significant costs relating to our SEC reporting; which has resulted in a level of stability in our cash flow. We are not aware of any significant pending customer cancellations at this time, and we are at the same time adding new customers to our payment processing software and to our web-based ad services. We believe that there are opportunities arising from the adversity in the industry, whereby publishers are seeking efficiencies in their operations that can be facilitated by AdStar. Our payment processing software remains the premier solution in the industry for processing both circulation and advertising costs, and we are exploring wider applications for this sophisticated solution. We believe that AdStar has a platform for growth as the industry reaches a new equilibrium."

As a part of the Company's current efforts to conserve cash, AdStar has determined that it will suspend its quarterly filings on Form 10-Q. The Company intends to continue to report to its stockholders its quarterly and annual financial results in press releases and to maintain the corporate governance improvements the Company has made in recent years.

About AdStar, Inc.

AdStar, Inc. is a leading provider of e-commerce transaction services and payment processing solutions for the digital and print advertising and publishing industries. AdStar's proprietary suite of e-commerce services includes remote ad-entry software, web-based ad transaction and campaign management services, and payment processing and content processing solutions. AdStar is headquartered in Marina del Rey, Calif. and its Edgil Associates subsidiary is located in Billerica, Mass. For more information on AdStar, visit http://www.adstar.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements concerning the business and products of the Company. Actual results may differ from those projected or implied by such forward-looking statements depending on a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: historical business has already matured, new online business is unproven and may not generate expected revenues, and Internet security risks. Other risks inherent in the business of the Company are described in Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

AdStar Company Contact: Jeff Baudo, 760-308-0423, jbaudo@adstar.com Financial Tables to Follow AdStar, Inc. and Subsidiary Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 ASP, net $401,000 $492,000 $822,000 $951,000 Licensing and software 550,000 554,000 1,101,000 1,188,000 Customization and other 87,000 122,000 167,000 394,000 Net revenues 1,038,000 1,168,000 2,090,000 2,533,000 Total cost of revenues 322,000 528,000 757,000 1,107,000 Gross profit 716,000 640,000 1,333,000 1,426,000 General and administrative expense 481,000 518,000 1,126,000 1,082,000 Product maintenance and development costs 249,000 286,000 636,000 604,000 Selling and marketing expense 181,000 468,000 523,000 1,353,000 Amortization of customer list 22,000 22,000 44,000 44,000 Loss from operations (217,000) (654,000) (996,000) (1,657,000) Interest income 4,000 28,000 10,000 38,000 Interest expense (2,000) (1,000) (3,000) (3,000) Loss before income taxes (215,000) (627,000) (989,000) (1,622,000) Provision for income taxes 2,000 3,000 5,000 6,000 Net loss applicable to common stockholders $(217,000) $(630,000) $(994,000) $(1,628,000) Loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.01) $(0.03) $(0.05) $(0.08) Weighted average number of shares - basic and diluted 20,468,882 20,208,714 20,377,726 20,169,644 AdStar, Inc. and Subsidiary Calculation of Margin on Operations Six Months Quarter ended Quarter ended ended March 30, 2008 June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008 ASP, net $421,000 $401,000 $822,000 Licensing and software 551,000 550,000 1,101,000 Customization and other 80,000 87,000 167,000 Net revenues 1,052,000 1,038,000 2,090,000 Total Cost of Revenues * 345,000 272,000 617,000 General and administrative expense * 463,000 336,000 799,000 Development and maintenance costs * 377,000 247,000 624,000 Selling and marketing expense * 201,000 136,000 337,000 Total Direct Costs * 1,386,000 991,000 2,377,000 Margin on operations (334,000) 47,000 (287,000) Depreciation & amortization 101,000 72,000 173,000 Stock based charges 279,000 56,000 335,000 Abandoned acquisition costs 65,000 136,000 201,000 Income (loss) from operations (779,000) (217,000) (996,000) Interest income 6,000 4,000 10,000 Interest expense (1,000) (2,000) (3,000) Net income (loss) before taxes (774,000) (215,000) (989,000) Provision for income taxes 3,000 2,000 5,000 Net income (loss) $(777,000) $(217,000) $(994,000) * non-GAAP presentation excluding depreciation, amortization, stock-based charges, and abandoned acquisition costs; shown separately

The Company defines margin on operations as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash expense for securities, and direct abandoned acquisition costs. Other companies may calculate margin on operations differently. Management believes that the presentation of margin on operations provides a meaningful measure of performance that approximates cash flow before interest expense and one-time costs, and is meaningful to investors.

AdStar, Inc. and Subsidiary Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, December 31, 2008 2007 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $357,000 $717,000 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $71,000 for both periods 467,000 571,000 Notes receivable from officers - current portion 10,000 9,000 Prepaid and other current assets 94,000 126,000 Total current assets 928,000 1,423,000 Notes receivable from officers, net of current portion 193,000 197,000 Property and equipment, net 84,000 109,000 Capitalized and purchased software, net 130,000 261,000 Intangible assets, net 1,088,000 1,133,000 Goodwill 2,132,000 2,132,000 Other assets 35,000 40,000 Total assets $4,590,000 $5,295,000 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Due to publications $1,192,000 $1,223,000 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 586,000 630,000 Deferred revenue and customer deposits - current portion 145,000 113,000 Capital lease obligations - current portion 7,000 6,000 Total current liabilities 1,930,000 1,972,000 Deferred revenues, net of current portion 23,000 24,000 Capital lease obligations, net of current portion 17,000 20,000 Total liabilities 1,970,000 2,016,000 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001; authorized 5,000,000 shares; 0 issued and outstanding - - Common Stock, par value $0.0001; authorized 40,000,000 shares; 20,543,675 and 20,209,648 issued and outstanding, respectively 2,000 2,000 Additional paid-in capital 27,386,000 27,051,000 Treasury stock; 67,796 shares, at cost, respectively (68,000) (68,000) Accumulated deficit (24,700,000) (23,706,000) Total stockholders' equity 2,620,000 3,279,000 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $4,590,000 $5,295,000

AdStar, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeff Baudo of AdStar, Inc., +1-760-308-0423,
jbaudo@adstar.com

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

Autodesk Unveils First Flexible Software Delivery Model for CAD IndustryAutoCAD Customers Receive Timely Product Updates and Early Release of New Features

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. , a leader in design innovation software and technologies, is adopting a new Flexible Software Delivery model for AutoCAD software, the world's leading customizable and extensible 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) application. Autodesk is the first company in the CAD industry to introduce this new software development and delivery model, which is designed to increase customer satisfaction and subscription value by providing AutoCAD customers with earlier access to new features, delivered on demand, and provide them with the flexibility to choose which features to install and use.

"Many leading software companies, including Microsoft, Symantec and Intuit, have adopted this new model of software delivery to help their customers maximize their technology investments. We are excited to introduce this innovative approach to AutoCAD," said Guri Stark, vice president, AutoCAD and Platform Products. "Customers on subscription will have earlier access to advanced features and no longer need to worry about upgrades -- they can just plug in the new feature packs they want and bypass those they may not need. We're also automating the delivery of product updates and hotfixes to all users of AutoCAD, ensuring all our customers now have access to the latest technologies as quickly as possible."

The new Flexible Software Delivery model for AutoCAD consists of two primary components: Subscription Bonus Packs and Product Updates.

Subscription Bonus Packs

Subscription Bonus Packs containing new software features are now available to AutoCAD subscription customers through the Autodesk Subscription Center. Subscription customers account for about 75 percent of licensed AutoCAD users. Subscription Bonus Packs will be released regularly and customers will be able to pick and choose which bonus packs to install, providing them greater flexibility in how they deploy their software. AutoCAD customers not on Autodesk Subscription may have access to features from the Subscription Bonus Packs in future product releases. The first AutoCAD 2009 Subscription Bonus Pack, now available for download, provides many useful features that were requested by members of the AUGI (Autodesk User Group International) community.

"Having the option to improve and extend the capabilities of AutoCAD with the use of the Subscription Bonus Pack between full product releases is valuable to our company and is accelerating our ROI," said Keith Rice, CAD Administrator, Pennoni Associates Inc.

Automatic Product Updates

Relying on critical data from the AutoCAD Customer Involvement Program (CIP) and Customer Error Reporting (CER) utility, Product Updates are now automatically delivered to all licensed AutoCAD customers, providing faster and more regular access to patches and fixes. AutoCAD CIP and CER information also provides the development team with near real-time information on product usage, guiding them on key focus areas within the application. The CER system also provides customers with immediate solutions to product failures by automatically sending users emails after a product crash. To date, about 200,000 solutions have been delivered to users, helping to reduce the impact to customer productivity.

With over 25 years of continuous development, AutoCAD has been the industry-leading software for designing and drafting. AutoCAD 2009, released earlier this year, boosts efficiency with customizable, extensible features and enhancements that improve drafting productivity by decreasing the number of steps needed to run a command.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc., is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, in the USA and/or other countries. AUGI is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., licensed exclusively to the Autodesk User Group International. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

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TiVo Announces Latest Results of Its Stop||Watch(TM) Commercial, Program Rankings- Most Watched Commercials Aired During Lost Season Finale and 2008 U.S. Open- Viewers Fast-Forwarding Network Promos at High Rate, Just Like Paid Advertisements; Some Promos Skipped More Than Others, Just Like Paid Advertisements -

ALVISO, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc. , the creator of and a leader in advertising solutions and television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today unveiled the Top Commercial and Program Rankings for June 2008, as viewed by TiVo(R) service subscribers.

"June is always an unusual month in the Broadcast calendar because most programming is re-runs and summer fare," said Todd Juenger, Vice President & General Manager, TiVo Audience Research & Measurement. "However, there are still a few big network program finales that dominate the ratings, such as the 2-hour finale of Lost, which lead the top commercials for both Total Viewership and Timeshifted Viewership. Interestingly, U.S. Open Final (golf) also placed high in Total Viewership, but is nowhere to be found on the Timeshifted Viewership, as the vast majority of viewing occurred live."

Juenger continued, "What is particularly impressive is that every commercial in the Top 10 for Timeshifted viewing aired during the Lost season finale -- in fact, the top 86 commercials for Timeshifted viewing aired during Lost. The rank order of the specific commercials continues to demonstrate the choices viewers are making about which commercials to watch. The top 5 spots in Timeshifted viewing were all for movies, with the highest spot getting a 7.7 Timeshifted rating. The lowest spot from this Lost episode got a 2.8 Timeshifted rating, approximately 64% lower than the audience of the highest rated spot."

June -- Top Commercials v. Top Programs (Total Viewing) Top Commercials - Total Viewing Brand Program Date Rating 1. Sony Pictures Hancock Lost - ABC 29 - May 14.0 2. Universal Incredible Hulk Movie Lost - ABC 29 - May 12.4 3. Warner Brothers Dark Knight Lost - ABC 29 - May 12.1 4. 20th Century Fox The Happening Lost - ABC 29 - May 11.8 5. Nike Sneakers - Men U.S. Open Golf - NBC 15 - June 11.0 6. Walt Disney Wall-E Movie Lost - ABC 29 - May 10.9 7. MasterCard World Card U.S. Open Golf - NBC 15 - June 10.8 8. FedEx Dom U.S. Open Golf - NBC 15 - June 10.7 9. Verizon Wireless Service Lost - ABC 29 - May 10.6 10. Aleve Pain Relief Caplets U.S. Open Golf - NBC 15 - June 10.5 Top Programs - Total Viewing Program Date Rating 1. Lost - ABC 29 - May 18.2 2. U.S. Open Golf - NBC 15 - June 10.1 3. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 11 -June 9.8 4. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 18 - June 9.7 5. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 5 - June 9.3 6. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 4 - June 8.9 7. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 28 - May 8.9 8. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 25 - June 8.8 9. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 12 - June 8.6 10. So You Think You Can Dance - FOX 19 - June 8.3 June -- Top Commercials v. Top Programs (Timeshifted Viewing) Top Commercials - Timeshifted Viewing Brand Program Date Rating 1. Sony Pictures Hancock Movie Lost - ABC 29-May 7.7 2. Warner Bros Dark Knight Movie Lost - ABC 29-May 7.2 3. 20th Century Fox Happening Movie Lost - ABC 29-May 7.0 4. Universal Incredible Hulk Movie Lost - ABC 29-May 6.8 5. Walt Disney Wall-E Movie Lost - ABC 29-May 5.8 6. American Express Credit Card Lost - ABC 29-May 5.0 7. iTunes.Com Music Store Online Lost - ABC 29-May 4.8 8. Verizon Wireless Service Lost - ABC 29-May 4.7 9. Abreva Pump Cold Lost - ABC 29-May 4.6 10. Lexus Autos Lost - ABC 29-May 4.1 Top Programs - Timeshifted Viewing Program Date Rating 1. Lost - ABC 29-May 12.8 2. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 11-June 6.3 3. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 18-June 6.1 4. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 5-June 6.1 5. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 5-June 5.7 6. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 28-May 5.5 7. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 12-June 5.4 8. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 4-June 5.3 9. So You Think You Can Dance-FOX 29-May 5.2 10. Hell's Kitchen-FOX 3-June 5.2 June - Least Fast-Forwarded Brand Rankings Least Fast-Forwarded Brand Ranking* Select Cable & Broadcast Networks*** Broadcast Networks** - Primetime - Primetime Brand Brand 1. Universal Hellboy /Golden 1. NCAA: National Collegiate Army Movie Athletic Association 2. Lincoln Autos 2. American Petroleum Inst 3. General Mills Cheerios Cereal 3. Freetriple.Com Credit Report Online 4. Warner Bros Dark Knight Movie 4. Dicks Sporting Goods 5. Yoplait Yogurt 5. UBS Investment Bank Consumer Svc 6. Allstate Auto Insurance 6. Meineke Car Care Center 7. Coppertone Sport Sunscreen 7. CITGO Petroleum Corp Cp 8. Best Buy Elect 8. Heineken Beer 9. Reclast Rx 9. IBM Corp Cp 10. Ace Hardware Stores 10. Air Heads Pops Candy * Minimum 20 spots ** ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX *** 31 networks considered: A&E, AMC, Animal, BET, Bravo, CNBC, CNN, Comedy, Court (TruTV), Discovery, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC Family, FNC, Food, FX, HGTV, Lifetime, MSNBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, Oxygen, SciFi, Spike, TBS, TNT, Toon, Toon Disney, USA, VH1 -- Once again, a movie trailer was the least fast-forwarded advertisement in primetime. -- Coppertone made the list at the number 7 spot, a sure sign of the summer. -- The American Petroleum Institute and CITGO Petroleum both made the list -- more evidence that the price of gas is top of mind. -- Meineke made the list for the third consecutive month.

Research data for June also revealed that viewers fast-forwarded through network promos at high rates, just like paid advertisements, although the fast-forwarding was generally less frequent -- likely because network promos often have more advantageous pod positions, are shorter than paid advertising, and are perceived by some viewers as program content not paid advertising. As displayed in the table below, there were significant differences in the amount of fast-forwarding among networks by Timeshifted viewers, though fast-forwarding was less prevalent with cable networks.

June -- Primetime Promo Spots: Broadcast vs. Cable Networks % Fast % Fast Forwarding Forwarding (Among (Among Broadcast Timeshifted Timeshifted Rank Network Viewers) Rank Cable Network viewers) 1. NBC 44% 1. ESPN 22% 2. CW 45% 2. CNN 25% 3. CBS 47% 3. Comedy Central 27% 4. ABC 54% 4. Nickelodeon 28% 5. FOX 63% 5. Toon Disney 28% June 2008 Power||Watch(TM) Ratings Service Highlights

The Power||Watch(TM) ratings service (which uses an opt-in panel of volunteers to generate behavioral data with demographic segmentations), suggests that certain population segments are more inclined to fast-forward through promotions for certain programs -- and also less likely to ultimately watch those programs. For example:

-- Households with adults between the ages of 18-34 were more likely to fast-forward through promos for, and less likely to watch, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader compared to households with adults over 50. -- Conversely, households with adults between the ages of 18-34 were less likely to fast-forward through promos for, and more likely to watch, So You Think You Can Dance, compared with households with adults over 50. *******************************

The Stop||Watch(TM) ratings service, introduced in February 2007, is offered via an easily sortable database of ratings for nationally run programs and advertisements from cable and broadcast networks, with data going back to September 2006. The service now tracks ratings for 51 nationally distributed, ad supported networks (up from 15), and covers all programming and commercials aired from 5:00am - 11:30pm (up from Daytime and Primetime only), providing subscribers with an even greater sample of audience behavioral data.

TiVo's Power||Watch(TM) ratings service provides advertisers access to second-by-second program and commercial ratings data, with demographic segmentations, for 20,000 households who have volunteered to take part in a "passive" consumer panel. The Power||Watch(TM) ratings service provides subscribers the ability to look at TV viewing broken down by standard household demographics including income, geography, ethnicity, number of children and tenure of TiVo subscriber, among others. TiVo can associate household data with the viewership data then produce program and commercial viewership reports by aggregate demographic and behavioral audience groups. All reports prepared by TiVo using this data are anonymous.

Subscribers to TiVo's Stop||Watch(TM) ratings service and Power||Watch(TM) ratings service include: Omnicom Media Group, NBC Universal, CBS Corporation, The Interpublic Group, Starcom, Carat USA, MPMA, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Media IQ and Euro RSCG New York.

TiVo Stop||Watch(TM) ratings service data is derived from a daily, aggregate, anonymous, stratified random sample of 20,000 TiVo units -- from which the second-by-second "clickstream" of behavior and viewership is collected and assessed. The Stop||Watch(TM) ratings service includes data for: Total Viewing, Live Viewing, Timeshifted Viewing (less than 1 hour, 1-6 hours, 6-24 hours, 24-48 hours, 48-72 hours, 2-7 day, and 7-14 day delay and C3), Program Ratings, Commercial Ratings and a Commercial Viewership Index. The Stop||Watch(TM) service uses ad occurrence data from TNS Media Intelligence to identify commercial spots. For more information on the TiVo Stop||Watch(TM) ratings service, visit https://stopwatch.tivo.com/.

About TiVo Inc.

Founded in 1997, TiVo pioneered a brand new category of products with the development of the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers and our website, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its DVR service features into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease of use, with such features as Season Pass(TM) recordings and WishList(R) searches and TiVo KidZone, have elevated its popularity among consumers and have created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and photos. With innovative features, such as TiVoToGo(TM) transfers and online scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV your way. (R)" The TiVo(R) service is also at the forefront of providing innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique platform for advertisers and audience research measurement.

TiVo, 'TiVo, TV your way.', Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, Stop||Watch, Power||Watch, and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide. (C) 2008 TiVo Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

TiVo Inc.

CONTACT: Mike Boccio, +1-212-446-1867, mboccio@sloanepr.com, for TiVo
Inc.

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