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EDS, an HP Company, Positioned in 'Leaders' Quadrant for Worldwide Managed and Professional Network Service Providers

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- EDS, an HP company, today announced it has been positioned in the "Leaders" quadrant in industry analyst firm Gartner Inc.'s Magic Quadrant report on worldwide managed and professional network service providers.(1)

According to Gartner, companies positioned in the Leaders quadrant "affect competitors by: enabling technology and IT service offerings; their focus on the enterprise and targeted industry segments; and their capability to differentiate on value, price and service levels to be first to market with relevant products. Vendors in the Leaders quadrant are performing well today, have a clear vision of market direction and are building competencies to sustain their leadership positions in the market."

The report also notes that "vendor and customer experience weighs heavily in the Leaders quadrant. All of these vendors have demonstrated that they have significant network management and outsourcing experience, and understand the dynamics needed to deliver network-centric IT services successfully."

"EDS remains focused on delivering world-class network services that help our clients manage the ever-increasing complexities of aligning their communications and network needs with their business strategy," said Ray Thietten, vice president, Global Network Services, EDS, an HP company. "In my opinion, Gartner's recognition of EDS in the Leaders quadrant for worldwide managed and professional network service providers validates our global strategy and investments in the network services market."

EDS was one of 14 worldwide vendors of IT services for business communications systems evaluated in the report. According to the report, "Gartner evaluates vendors on the quality and efficacy of the processes, methods or procedures that enable them to be competitive, efficient and effective, and to positively affect revenue, retention and reputation."

Earlier this year, EDS was also positioned by Gartner in the Leaders quadrant for North American managed and professional network service providers.(2)

EDS' comprehensive suite of networking services focuses on delivering maximum business value out of the network and reducing network complexity associated with working with multiple vendors, disparate legacy systems and business process automation. As the client's business ally, EDS manages wide area network (WAN) performance and drives increasingly higher levels of performance at the lowest cost; provides robust and secure local area network (LAN) infrastructure management; delivers high-performance applications across the LAN and WAN; and provides secure unified communications and collaboration.

More information about Gartner, and access to the report, is available at http://www.gartner.com/. A cost may be associated with accessing the full report.

About EDS

EDS, an HP company, is a leading global technology services provider, delivering business solutions to its customers. 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 customers in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries, and to governments around the world.

EDS and the EDS logo are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP.

Note to editors: More news from HP, including links to RSS feeds, is available at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/.

(1) Gartner Inc., "Magic Quadrant for Managed and Professional Network Service Providers, Worldwide," by E. Goodness, C. Tenneson, T. Chamberlin, D. O'Connel, S. Morrison, T. Eng, August 22, 2008. (2) Gartner Research, "Magic Quadrant for Managed and Professional Network Service Providers, North America," by E. Goodness, C. Tenneson, T. Chamberlin, D. O'Connel, May 14, 2008.

The Magic Quadrants are copyrighted 2008 by Gartner Inc. and are reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products and services; anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the achievement of expected results; and other risks that are described in HP's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008 and HP's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

(C) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Editorial contacts: Annabelle Baxter EDS, an HP company +1 972 605 0978 annabelle.baxter@eds.com HP Media Hotline +1 866 266 7272 pr@hp.com http://www.hp.com/go/newsroom

CONTACT: Annabelle Baxter of EDS, an HP company, +1-972-605-0978,
annabelle.baxter@eds.com; or HP Media Hotline, 1-866-266-7272, pr@hp.com

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

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Roger Craig Launches Blog to Help Fantasy Football PlayersCraig Brings A Winner's Perspective to Fantasy Draft Analysis Using TIBCO Spotfire(R) Enterprise Analytics Line of Products

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NFL All-Pro Roger Craig has launched a blog that combines the experience of a three-time Super Bowl champion and powerful analytics to help Fantasy Football players field a winning Fantasy team. Craig uses the same analytics technology employed by government intelligence agencies and Fortune 100 companies to help Fantasy players find hidden insights in NFL stats that can make or break their 2008-2009 Fantasy Football season. The TIBCO Spotfire Fantasy Football 2008 application, which complements Craig's blog, reviews 2004-2007 NFL data in a highly-advanced, interactive data analysis environment that allows football fans to analyze by player and position, across multiple statistics.

"Two key stats you need to consider when drafting a Fantasy Football team are a player's average per-game production and game-to-game consistency," said Roger Craig, now a business development executive with TIBCO Software Inc. "Using the TIBCO Spotfire application, we can simultaneously see and compare both of these stats for all the NFL players, brining surprising new facts to light that may make you rethink your initial draft choices."

This year, many Fantasy players are asking: "If I've got the first draft pick, who should I take: LaDainian Tomlinson or Adrian Peterson?" Craig has discovered that the answer may be Brian Westbrook.

Craig is also testing new theories and trying to uncover this year's "sleeper" pick, by analyzing data in new ways to discover those NFL players who didn't see much action in 2007, but who made the most of each snap.

To read Roger Craig's ongoing blog this Fantasy season and weekly insights, visit:

http://rogercraigfflrush.blogspot.com/

The TIBCO Spotfire Fantasy Football 2008 application is free to the public and available through a standard web browser at: http://spotfire.tibco.com/fantasy_football

About TIBCO

TIBCO Software Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise analytics software for next generation business intelligence. TIBCO Spotfire products offer a visual and interactive experience that helps professionals quickly discover new and actionable insights in information. Distinguished by its speed to insight and adaptability to specific business challenges, Spotfire rapidly reveals unseen threats and new opportunities, creating significant economic value. Spotfire customers include industry leaders among the Global 2000 that have deployed Spotfire analytics to gain an information advantage over their competitors. For more information, visit http://spotfire.tibco.com/.

TIBCO, TIBCO Software, TIBCO Spotfire, and Spotfire are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

Contacts: Jim Baptiste Amy Groden-Morrison Davies Murphy Group, Inc. TIBCO Software Inc. (781) 418-2438 (617) 702-1710 spotfire@daviesmurphy.com amorriso@tibco.com http://www.daviesmurphy.com/ http://www.spotfire.com/

TIBCO Software Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Baptiste of Davies Murphy Group, Inc., +1-781-418-2438,
spotfire@daviesmurphy.com; or Amy Groden-Morrison of TIBCO Software Inc.,
+1-617-702-1710, amorriso@tibco.com

Web site: http://rogercraigfflrush.blogspot.com/
http://spotfire.tibco.com/fantasy_football
http://www.spotfire.com/

Southern Company Among CIO Magazine's 2008 CIO 100 Award Honorees

ATLANTA, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern Company today announced that IDG's CIO Magazine named it one of the 2008 CIO 100. The 21st annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT). The 2008 CIO 100 awards were presented August 26 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo.

"The CIO 100 honors organizations that have used technology in innovative ways to generate value to the business," said Abbie Lundberg, Editor in Chief of CIO Magazine. "Unlike other top lists, it's not just about who's biggest -- it's about who's doing the most interesting and relevant things."

"We are honored to be recognized by CIO Magazine for the CIO 100 award," said Alan Martin, executive vice president, Southern Company and president & CEO, Southern Company Services. "Southern Company's IT organization is an industry leader in using innovative technology to drive business value."

The recipients of this year's CIO 100 award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing their innovative practices in both business and IT. Next, a team of judges reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique practices and substantial results. Finally, CIO editors reviewed the judges' recommendations and voted on the final 100.

CIO produces award-winning content and community resources for information technology executives thriving and prospering in this fast-paced era of business, as well as create opportunities for information technology and consumer marketers to reach them. The CIO portfolio includes CIO.com, CIO magazine (launched in 1987), CIO Executive Programs and the CIO Executive Council. CIO properties provide business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT's role in achieving business goals. The U.S. edition of the magazine and website are recipients of more than 200 awards to date, including three Grand Neals from the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards and two Magazine of the Year awards from the National Society of Business Publication Editors. CIO websites and magazines appear in more than 25 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France and Germany. CIO, and sister brand CSO, are produced by CXO Media a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and event company.

With nearly 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast, one of America's fastest-growing regions. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Visit our Web site at http://www.southerncompany.com/

Southern Company

CONTACT: Valerie Holpp, +1-404-506-5333, +1-866-506-5333,
media@southerncompany.com

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

AT&T Plans to Invest More Than $15 Million This Year in the Maine Wireless NetworkCompany to Bring 3G Wireless Broadband Access to Areas of the State by Year End

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced a planned investment of more than $15 million in the Maine wireless network in 2008, which marks the largest investment since 2005 and will bring the planned four-year state investment total to nearly $70 million.

Part of the 2008 investment plan calls for 14 new cell sites in the state. Several of those sites have already gone live, including those in Auburn, Orland, and Wiscasset. Additional coverage will be added in Orono, Cape Elizabeth, Winterport, Shapleigh, Berwick, Orrington, Lewiston, Lisbon, Brewer, York and Wells by the end of the year.

"AT&T is making a substantial commitment to Maine and continues to deliver significant benefits to consumers and businesses across the state -- a direct result of the company's efforts to expand and enhance its network operations and the synergies that come from being part of the world's leading communications company," said Michele Consalvo, vice president of external affairs for AT&T in Maine. "Our 2008 technology investment is a tangible measure of our desire to provide our customers with unsurpassed service and delivers on our promise to further innovation that will help grow the state's overall economic well being."

"It is our goal to ensure that AT&T customers in Maine and all over the country have the very best wireless experience possible -- which includes great coverage and quality of service," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless operations in New England. "Our ongoing investment in the Maine network provides our customers with the benefits of a state-of-the-art voice and data network, along with cutting-edge wireless devices."

Later this year, AT&T will also expand its high speed third-generation (3G) network to 79 additional cell sites, bringing mobile broadband capability to customers in areas of Cumberland, Sagadahoc and York Counties.

AT&T operates the nation's fastest 3G network, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms. AT&T's 3G network will allow Maine customers to have access to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content, including the simultaneous sharing of voice and live video.

Maine customers in all parts of the state now have access to AT&T's full lineup of exclusive devices and services, including the Apple iPhone and the new Sony Ericsson w350 walkman phone. Customers can shop online or visit any AT&T company-owned store or authorized retailer.

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/.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may 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 or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kate MacKinnon of AT&T Inc., +1-508-271-8442,
kate.mackinnon@att.com

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

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

SOUTHWICK, Mass., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Hampden County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Routes 57 and 202 in Southwick, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested 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; or Marcia
Simon of Thomson Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-860-399-0191

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

Didier Essemini, CEO of Finotec Group, Inc. Discusses Latest Developments on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Finotec Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FTGI), a pioneer in online forex trading and financial services, today announced that the company's CEO, Didier Essemini, is featured in an exclusive interview on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show.

The interview gives viewers an overview of the company, and the significance of the company's latest press release.

To view the clip in its entirety, visit: http://www.tv.wallst.net/r/3-minute-press/Mike64/226/942

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

About WallStreet Direct, Inc.

WallStreet Direct, Inc. operates WallSt.net (http://www.wallst.net/), a leading source of up-to-the-minute business news, comprehensive financial tools and original multimedia content for the investment community. In addition to WallSt.net, WallStreet Direct owns and operates WallStRadio (http://radio.wallst.net/), an online hub for business podcasts from well-known business news personalities and publishers, and WallStTV (http://tv.wallst.net/), a hub for business and finance video content. To read the full disclaimer, and for a complete list of advertisers, and advertising relationships, visit http://www.wallst.net/disclaimer/disclaimer.php.

Cautionary Statement under "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements made in this fact sheet may contain information about the Company's future business prospects. These statements may be considered "forward looking" and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results that differ materially from those set forth or implied by such forward looking statements.

Finotec Group, Inc.

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

CNET.com Launches New Online Experience, Making It Easier to Find Product Reviews, Tech News, Safe Downloads, and VideosNew Features Provide Consumers with Simple Navigation, In-Line Buying Advice, and a Sneak Peek at "CNET Archive"http://www.cnet.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CNET (http://www.cnet.com/), where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics, and a property of CBS Interactive, today unveiled the "New CNET," an evolution of the website that spans everything from its logo, design, and navigation to the delivery of product reviews, tech news, and original video programming. The new CNET builds upon the site's position as the leading technology media brand in the world, making it easier than ever for people to find the information they need to stay informed, make smart purchasing decisions, and learn about today's digital world.

"This day marks a major milestone in CNET's 13-year history, by delivering a completely fresh experience that encompasses everything from the 'look and feel' to the platform that drives the site," said Joe Gillespie, executive vice president, CBS Interactive. "During the past year, we focused on making changes that would make our site easier to use and grow our audience, without compromising the depth, breadth, and timeliness of our editorial content. Throughout this process, we continue to remain focused on our promise to give people the best experience and resource for finding the latest tech news, product reviews, and safe downloads."

In June, the beta version of the site was launched to a small percentage of users. During the past three months, more than 15,000 people provided their feedback and suggestions to improve the site. Today, many of the new features have been fine-tuned to reflect that feedback. At first glance, visitors to the website will notice the new logo, color scheme, improved search and filtering, and tab navigation, which serve to organize information in a consistent manner that makes it easy to find. For example, it will be easier to navigate within the news topics of CNET News. Beneath the website's surface, CNET moved all its data behind an API (Application Programming Interface). This open architecture creates deeper and more meaningful engagement with consumers by giving developers open access to CNET's content and allowing simple integration of content from advertisers, and additional product reviews from partners.

Features of the "New CNET" include:

-- New Five-Star Rating -- Allows consumers to quickly compare other products while they browse through the reviews. The detailed, 10-point analysis will continue to be used by editors during the reviews process and lab-testing, and can be viewed by rolling over the star ratings.

-- In-line Buying Advice -- Streamlines the product research process by putting the most relevant information, definitions, and advice from CNET editors right in front of the user. For example, when a consumer is looking for a TV with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), they will get a list of all the different types of TVs with HDMI, along with an in-depth explanation of HDMI from CNET's buying guides.

-- Appliances Coverage -- Extending its editorial expertise into the home, CNET now offers editorial coverage of household appliances and kitchen gadgets. The Appliances coverage includes products like built-in ovens, dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators, small appliances, stoves and ranges, and washers and dryers.

-- Additional Product Reviews from Around the Web -- Incorporating product reviews from premier content partners, consumers will have the ability to compare reviews and editorial opinions from around the web all on one page.

-- CNET Archive -- Launching in beta, this comprehensive tech product and review database will be useful for people who are considering purchasing popular used tech gadgets such as digital cameras and HDTVs, an increasingly common trend as the rate of new product releases speeds up. The CNET Archive will provide access to more than 2.5 million consumer electronics and tech gear since 1998. Additionally, CNET Downloads will provide information to more than 1 million archived products, including software and games.

Promotions for the new CNET will run across CBS TV, Radio, and Outdoor, including call outs to the new CNET during NFL pre and post shows; CNET personality appearances on national and local news programs such as the Early Show; CNET promotions in subways and billboards in major markets; and an expansive campaign across the CBS Interactive network.

New Integrated Advertising Opportunities for Marketers

For 13 years, CNET has been a trusted partner to advertisers in the technology and consumer electronics industry, as well as to advertisers in the automotive, financial, and consumer package goods categories who value technology enthusiasts and want to reach this influential audience. With its new API, CNET now gives advertisers the flexibility and speed to create campaigns that complement the site's reviews and product information, providing a customized and more relevant experience for consumers.

Integrated advertising opportunities such as content curls and CNET storefront will make it easier for advertisers to interact with the CNET audience with targeted information on their products. Based on what consumers are searching for on CNET, manufacturers can connect with them on the most relevant information throughout the comparison shopping process.

"In an effort to connect with our tech-minded audience who are passionate about our products, we worked diligently with the CNET team to develop an on- line Samsung experience that demonstrates the innovation and differentiation in our consumer electronics," stated Louis Giagrande, Senior Online Marketing Manager, Samsung Electronics America, "As a long-standing partner, we've worked collaboratively on many campaigns that provide a destination within the CNET environment to engage their readers. We look forward to continue working on innovative campaigns with the all-new CNET."

"Sony has worked with CNET on several online campaigns," said Stuart Redsun, senior vice president of corporate marketing at Sony Electronics. "We look forward to the new platform."

About CNET

CNET (http://www.cnet.com/), a property of CBS Interactive, is where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics. Driven by a trusted voice and a passionate community, CNET creates an open environment for people to find and use the best products to fit their lifestyle. The powerful combination of CNET's award-winning news, lab-tested product reviews, safe and spyware-free downloads, and user-generated content give people information and inspiration to live and thrive in a life gone digital.

About CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the best online content network for information and entertainment. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, BNET, and Last.fm span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news, and business. With more than 150 million people visiting its properties each month, CBS Interactive is a top 10 web property globally.

CNET

CONTACT: Jenifer Concepcion, +1-415-344-2441,
Jenifer.concepcion@cnet.com, or Sarah Cain, +1-415-244-2218,
Sarah.cain@cnet.com, both of CNET

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

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CBS Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2008 Earnings on Thursday, October 30

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CBS Corporation announced today that it will report results for the third quarter of 2008 on Thursday, October 30, 2008. The Company will conduct a teleconference call at 8:30 AM, ET, following the release of its earnings announcement. The call is open to the general public.

The domestic conference call number is (888) 205-6875; please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. The international dial-in number is (913) 312-1475.

A live audio WEBCAST of the call will be available at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol- eventDetails&c=99462&eventID=1925132 (to view the preceding link, please copy and paste it into your Internet browser) beginning at 8:30 AM, ET, on October 30. Please make sure you have the appropriate software -- Windows Media Player or RealPlayer -- at least 15 minutes prior to the call. The downloads will be available on CBS's corporate Web site.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 12:30 PM, ET, on October 30 at (800) 839-4276. The international replay number is (402) 220-1735. The audio webcast replay will be available beginning at 12:30 PM, ET, on October 30 in the Investor Relations/Presentations section of CBS's corporate Web site.

About CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. The Company, through its many and varied operations, combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses, all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in all 50 states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment, including broadcast television (CBS and The CW -- a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), cable television (Showtime Networks and CBS College Sports Network), local television (CBS Television Stations), television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Network Television and CBS Television Distribution), radio (CBS Radio), advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor), publishing (Simon & Schuster), interactive media (CBS Interactive), music (CBS Records), licensing and merchandising (CBS Consumer Products), video/DVD (CBS Home Entertainment), in-store media (CBS Outernet) and motion pictures (CBS Films). For more information, log on to http://www.cbscorporation.com/.

CBS Corporation

CONTACT: Press, Dana McClintock, +1-212-975-1077, dlmcclintock@cbs.com,
or Andrea Prochniak, +1-212-975-0053, andrea.prochniak@cbs.com, or Investor
Relations, Martin Shea, +1-212-975-8571, marty.shea@cbs.com, or Adam Townsend,
+1-212-975-5292, adam.townsend@cbs.com, Debra Wichser, +1-212-975-3718,
debra.wichser@cbs.com, all of CBS Corporation

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

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The 2008 InformationWeek 500 Conference Celebrates Technology Innovation with Dynamic Sessions that Define Tomorrow's CIOHighly Respected and Unconventional CIOs Discuss the Evolution of their Roles, Critical Attributes and How to Lead Global Organizations at Business Technology's Most Prestigious Event

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechWeb's InformationWeek, the market-leading business technology brand, announced today that the 2008 InformationWeek 500 Conference will kick off its premier industry event with a list of impressive keynotes, including high-profile executives and industry thought-leaders. The event will take place at the St. Regis Resort and Spa in Monarch Beach, California, September 14-16.

The list of speakers planned for the 2008 InformationWeek 500 Conference includes:

-- Marvin Balliet, Managing Director and COO, Merrill Lynch -- Barry Briggs, Chief Architect and CTO, Microsoft -- Alan Buffington, EVP, KeyBank -- Rob Enderle, Analyst, Enderle Group -- Carolyn Lawson, CIO, California Public Utilities Commission -- Gary Loveman, CEO, Harrah's Entertainment -- Randy Mott, CIO, Hewlett-Packard -- Toby Redshaw, CIO, Aviva -- Manjit Singh, CIO, Chiquita Brands -- Tim Stanley, CIO, Harrah's Entertainment

"Once again, we have filled the conference agenda with leaders in the truest sense of the word," said Rob Preston, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of InformationWeek. "The executives who will speak at this year's conference are not only leaders within their own organizations, but they're also shaping business and leading change in the business technology market."

Each year, InformationWeek brings CIOs and business leaders together to network and collaborate on the use of technology to transform business. This year, the discussion will focus on "Tomorrow's CIO." The CIO of tomorrow must be a master of technology, lead a business and anticipate the demands of a global marketplace during a dynamic business cycle. The 2008 InformationWeek 500 Conference looks to uncover what skills, experience and expertise will ensure success for the CIO of the future.

The premier event also identifies the 500 companies that are the most innovative users of business technology. The InformationWeek 500 Conference and Gala Awards celebrate technology innovation with two days of workshops, networking and discussion. Unlike most technology-oriented events, attendees get a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the most successful business technology executives, editors and influencers in the industry in an intimate setting.

"The InformationWeek team prides itself on having unrivaled access to the top business technology executives in the industry today," said John Siefert, Vice President and Publisher of InformationWeek. "The InformationWeek 500 selection process is a rigorous one, and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize excellence in this forum while also offering invaluable content and networking opportunities for our attendees."

Also being showcased at the conference is Startup City Live. Based on the popular column and blog on technology startups by InformationWeek editor John Foley, this face-to-face session highlights six startups that will make their "elevator pitch" to the CIO audience at the InformationWeek 500 Conference. The process for choosing the live participants for the Startup City Live competition is unique in the industry. After a nomination by InformationWeek editors, 50 startups were highlighted in an online poll with the InformationWeek.com audience. With more than a thousand votes cast, the top six startups were invited to participate in Startup City Live. The six participating companies are Firescope, Mi5 Networks, Xkoto, Vyatta, Pentaho, and SugarCRM.

Sponsors for the 2008 event include: iRise, Cognizant, Foundry Networks, Microsoft, SAS, Teradata, Avocent, Kaseya, Satyam, Workday and Firescope.

To celebrate with the best and brightest at the InformationWeek 500 Conference and Gala Awards on September 14-16, 2008, visit the conference registration Website: http://www.informationweekconference.com/

Join the InformationWeek 500 fan page on Facebook and be part of the dialog before and after the event, please visit: http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/The-InformationWeek-500- Conference/12517236419 (Due to length of URL, please cut and paste into browser.)

About the InformationWeek 500 (http://www.informationweek.com/iw500)

The InformationWeek 500 is the annual ranking of the 500 most innovative users of business technology in the nation. For 20 years, InformationWeek, the leading multimedia business technology brand, has tracked the technology innovations, investments and administrative practices for America's best-known companies. The InformationWeek 500 research reveals the strategies, best practices of the top 500 companies in a comprehensive study each year.

The annual InformationWeek 500 Conference is where InformationWeek brings together the most innovative users of technology to share knowledge and experiences, while celebrating the companies named in the current InformationWeek 500. The InformationWeek 500 Conference provides a unique opportunity to meet and interact with the most respected and recognized executives in the field. The conference is held each fall and continually proves to be an insightful, thought-provoking discussion amongst America's top business technology executives.

About InformationWeek Business Technology Network (http://www.informationweek.com/)

The InformationWeek Business Technology Network provides business technology executives with unique perspective, market leading research and innovative tools that work in lock step with their work flow -- from defining and framing business technology objectives through to the evaluation and recommendation of specific solutions. The InformationWeek Business Technology Network delivers the entire market, from growing SMBs with bMighty.com to large-scale global companies with InformationWeek. And the Network spans the most critical technology categories -- security with DarkReading.com, storage with ByteandSwitch.com, application architecture with IntelligentEnterprise.com, network architecture with NetworkComputing.com and communications with NoJitter.com. Through its multi-media platform and unique content-in-context information distribution system, the InformationWeek Business Technology Network provides trusted information developed both by editors and real world CIO/IT professionals delivered how and when business technology executives want it, 24/7.

About TechWeb (http://www.techweb.com/aboutus)

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

TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections across TechWeb brands.

About United Business Media Limited

United Business Media Limited is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print, and with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/ Contact: Ellen Asuncion Marketing Manager 949.223.3622 easuncion@techweb.com

TechWeb's InformationWeek

CONTACT: Ellen Asuncion, TechWeb, Marketing Manager, +1-949-223-3622,
easuncion@techweb.com

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/141742.html

SulphCo Adds New Board Member

HOUSTON, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SulphCo, Inc. (the "Company" or "SulphCo") , a technology company with a patented ultrasound process to desulfurize crude oil, announced today the appointment of Fred S. Zeidman to the Company's Board of Directors.

"We are pleased to have Mr. Zeidman join SulphCo's Board of Directors," said Dr. Larry D. Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of SulphCo. "The Company will benefit from his extensive experience, both in the executive suite and the boardroom, along with his solid understanding of the energy business. I believe Mr. Zeidman will be a valuable asset in our future growth and development."

Mr. Zeidman has held leadership positions in a number of energy related companies. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Houston-based Seitel, Inc., a leading provider of seismic data and related geophysical expertise to the petroleum industry. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Unibar Corporation, the largest domestic independent drilling fluids company, until its sale in 1991 to Anchor Drilling Fluids. He currently serves as Interim President for Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc. (Amex), a refiner and marketer of renewable biodiesel fuel products. Mr. Zeidman is also a Senior Director for Governmental Affairs at Greenberg, Traurig's Washington D.C. law office.

"Having spent most of my career in the energy sector, I understand the value proposition of SulphCo's economical ultrasound solution to the complex and expensive problem of sulphur removal," said Zeidman. "I am excited to join the SulphCo Board and look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the success of this revolutionary technology as it transitions into the commercial phase."

An active participant in community, political and non-profit organizations, Mr. Zeidman currently serves as Chairman of the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. and Vice Chairman of the McCain for President Campaign. He also holds leadership roles in numerous non-profit organizations serving the arts, health care, academia and the Jewish community.

Mr. Zeidman is a graduate of Washington University and received an MBA from New York University. He currently lives in Houston with his wife and children.

About SulphCo, Inc.

The Company has developed a patented safe and economic process employing ultrasound technology to desulfurize and hydrogenate crude oil and other oil related products. The Company's technology is designed to upgrade sour heavy crude oils into sweeter, lighter crude oils, producing more gallons of usable oil per barrel.

From time to time, the Company may issue forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. This statement may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as actual results could differ and any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly.

SulphCo, Inc.

CONTACT: Adam Mazur, Rubenstein PR, +1-212-843-8073,
amazur@rubensteinpr.com, or Tim Clemensen, Rubenstein IR, +1-212-843-9337,
tclemensen@rubensteinir.com, both for SulphCo, Inc.

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

Circuit City Stores, Inc. to Host Second Quarter Results Conference Call

RICHMOND, Va. Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced that it plans to report results for the quarter ended August 31, 2008, on Monday, September 29, 2008.

The company expects to host a conference call for investors at 10:00 a.m. EDT that day. Investors in the United States and Canada may access the call at (800) 399-0127. Other investors may access the call at (706) 634-7512. A live Web cast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor information home page at http://investor.circuitcity.com/.

A replay of the call will be available by approximately noon EDT on September 29 and will remain available through October 6. Investors in the United States and Canada may access the recording at (800) 642-1687, and other investors may dial (706) 645-9291. The access code for the replay is 62362104. A replay of the call also will be available on the Circuit City investor information home page.

About Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services. At May 31, the domestic segment operated through 687 Superstores and 9 outlet stores in 158 U.S. media markets. At May 31, the international segment operated through 775 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/.

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PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com Circuit City Stores, Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Cimino, Director of Corporate Communications,
+1-804-418-8163, Jessica Clarke, Investor Relations, +1-804-527-4038, or
Jackie Foreman, Investor Relations, +1-804-527-4033, all of Circuit City
Stores, Inc.

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

China Security & Surveillance Signs Safe City Project Framework Agreement with Shouguang City

--Framework Agreement Valued at Approximately RMB300 Million--

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. ('CSST'), a leading provider of security solutions in China, today announced that it has signed a framework agreement valued at approximately RMB 300 million (approximately US$44 million) with the government of Shouguang City.

Located in Shandong Province, Shouguang City has a population of approximately 1.1 million people. The Safe City project entails the installation of security cameras and related equipment for the public areas including street intersections and shopping malls. This project also entails the build out of a secure, city-wide traffic monitoring system for the local traffic police control center. The Company expects to begin realizing revenues from this project in the second half of 2009.

Mr. Guoshen Tu, Chief Executive Officer of China Security commented, 'We are very excited to have signed another large Safe City agreement in the Shandong province. We have developed a strong track record of success with our Safe City projects in this region including Qingzhou City, Jining City, Jiaonan City and Binzhou City, and our extensive experience in this region helped secure this new project with Shouguang City.

We continue to develop a more comprehensive product offering and are increasingly viewed by local governments around China as the preferred security total solution provider for Safe City projects. Demand for our security and surveillance services is as strong as ever and we look forward to achieving greater success in the future."

About China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.

Based in Shenzhen, China, China Security manufactures, distributes, installs and maintains security and surveillance systems throughout the PRC. China Security has manufacturing facilities located in China and an R&D facility which maintains an exclusive collaboration agreement with Beijing University and Wuhan University. China Security has built a diversified customer base through its extensive sales and service network that includes numerous points of presence throughout the PRC. To learn more about the Company visit http://www.csst.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes certain statements that are not descriptions of historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. Such statements include, among others, those concerning our expected financial performance and strategic and operational plans, our future operating results, our expectations regarding the market for security and surveillance products, our expectations regarding the continued growth of the security and surveillance market, as well as all assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future events. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that a number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but not limited to, the factors mentioned in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and other risks mentioned in our other reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission, or SEC. Copies of filings made with the SEC are available through the SEC's electronic data gathering analysis retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov/. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "targets," "optimistic," "intend," "aim," "will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward- looking statements, except as required by law.

China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Kewa Luo, +1-212-984-0688, or ir@csst.com, of China Security &
Surveillance Technology, Inc.; or Investor Contact, Bill Zima & Ashley Ammon
MacFarlane, +1-203-682-8200, or Media Contact at Fleishman-Hillard Hong Kong,
Patrick Yu, +852-2540-2577, or Patrick.yu@fleishman.com, all for China
Security

Web Site: http://www.csst.com/

Rentrak Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rentrak Retail and Home Video Essentials, business units of Rentrak Corporation , today announced the Top 10 DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.

According to the company's proprietary tracking services, the ten top selling DVDs and the top ten most rented motion pictures, per data collected for the week ending August 24, 2008 include:

Rentrak Top 10 Selling DVDs* RANK TITLE STUDIO WEEKS IN RELEASE 1 Camp Rock DIS 1 2 Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert DIS 1 3 The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior UNI 1 4 Street Kings FOX 1 5 House - Season 4 UNI 1 6 Prom Night SNY 1 7 Dexter - The Complete Second Season PAR 1 8 Gossip Girl - The Complete First Season WAR 1 9 Nim's Island FOX 3 10 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay NLH 4 *Week ended August 23, 2008 Rentrak Top 10 Renting DVDs RANK TITLE STUDIO WEEKS IN RELEASE 1 Street Kings FOX 1 2 Prom Night SNY 1 3 The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior UNI 1 4 21 SNY 5 5 Nim's Island FOX 3 6 Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day UNI 1 7 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay NLH 4 8 The Bank Job LNG 6 9 Smart People MRX 2 10 The Bucket List WAR 11 About Retail Essentials(R)

Retail Essentials measures weekly consumer sales activity on standard DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles in the U.S. brick-and-mortar channel. No other service provides faster access to in-depth market data and weekly estimations of gross consumer spending. Rentrak delivers sell-through data broken down by DVD title, format, category, genre, TV market and more, within 72 hours after the close of each business week. Clients can access current, weekly, and historical title sales data to competitively benchmark industry performance.

About Home Video Essentials(R)

Home Video Essentials is Rentrak's exclusive point-of-sale (POS) tracking system, which measures title-level performance via rental transactions on over 65,000 DVD and video game properties in the brick-and-mortar, online, and kiosk channels across North America. Rentrak is the world's largest processor of rental data, tracking in excess of one billion transactions each year from more than 13,700 storefronts within 72 hours after the close of each business week. Clients are able to identify consumer trends, quantify performance, and benchmark findings against the broader business sector.

About Rentrak Corporation

Rentrak Corporation, based in Portland, Oregon, is an information management company serving clients in the media, entertainment, retail and advertising industries. The company's Entertainment Essentials(R) suite of services is redefining media measurement in the digital broadband era. Entertainment Essentials provides customers with near-real-time, actionable insight into performance of content distributed over a wide variety of modern media technologies. Available by license or subscription, each Entertainment Essentials application allows executives to analyze detailed industry-wide and title-specific data to make decisions that enhance the bottom line and provide competitive advantage. For further information, please visit Rental's corporate Web site at http://www.rentrak.com/.

Contacts: Sallie Olmsted/Amanda Bartz Rentrak Corporation 310-854-8124/8151

Rentrak Corporation

CONTACT: Sallie Olmsted or Amanda Bartz, both of Rentrak Corporation,
+1-310-854-8124, ext. 8151

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

Global Medical Devices Company Selects Varicent Performance Management SoftwareCompany Sought Solution to Facilitate Flexible, Changing Incentive Compensation Plans

TORONTO, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Varicent Software, an innovator and provider of sales performance management (SPM) solutions, today announced its solution, Varicent SPM, has been selected by medical devices company Smith & Nephew , to manage, model, analyze and report on incentive compensation plans and sales performance. Varicent SPM was selected after a comprehensive competitive evaluation.

"We have two primary goals in adopting sales performance management," said Mark Towne, Director Global Information Services, Smith & Nephew, Inc. "The first was to find a solution that would allow us to quickly model new plans in order to keep up with the ever changing requirement of our business. The second goal was to select a sales performance management platform that our many divisions can standardize on, making our processes and procedures uniform across the business. Varicent SPM was selected based on their ability to provide us the speed, flexibility and visibility for our sales compensation across all of our business units."

"We are excited to add Smith & Nephew to our growing list of customers," said Brian Hartlen, vice president of marketing, Varicent. "We are pleased that they chose Varicent to be a key contributor to their overall goal of improving sales effectiveness."

Using Varicent SPM, companies can efficiently and effectively manage and automate the process of calculating and reporting variable-based pay, providing more visibility and accountability into one of the organization's largest variable expenses.

In a phased deployment, Smith & Nephew will use Varicent SPM for incentive compensation management (ICM), Territory Management and Quota Planning across the Orthopedics, Endoscopy, and Advanced Wound Management divisions.

About Varicent

Varicent Software Incorporated delivers the most innovative sales performance management solution addressing the needs of business professionals across the entire enterprise. High performing companies relying on Varicent for better visibility and control of their complex variable compensation programs, automating the assignment of territories, the collection and approval of quotas, and reporting and analyzing sales performance include Waste Management, KLA-Tencor, AAA, Sonus Networks, Manpower, American Century Investments, Rogers, About.com (a New York Times company), and many others.

About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specializing in Orthopedic Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management products. Smith & Nephew is a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of the leading global orthopedics companies.

Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The Company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with high standards of performance, innovation and trust. The Company operates in 32 countries around the world. Annual sales in 2007 were $3.4 billion.

Varicent, Varicent SPM and Varicent Composer are trademarks of Varicent Software.

All other trademarks and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Varicent Software

CONTACT: Brian Hartlen of Varicent Software, +1-416-987-1241,
bhartlen@varicent.com

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

ATA Inc. Files Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING, Aug. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ATA Inc. ("ATA", or the "Company"), the leading provider of computer-based testing services in China, today announced that it filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 28, 2008. The Annual Report on Form 20-F can be accessed via the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.ata.net.cn/ .

The Company will provide a hard copy of its Annual Report on Form 20-F, including audited financial statements, free of charge to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company's outside Investor Relations representative at ed.job@ccgir.com, or in writing to CCG Investor Relations at 1325 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2800, New York, NY 10019.

About ATA Inc.:

ATA is the leading provider of computer-based testing services in China. The Company offers comprehensive services for the creation and delivery of computer-based tests based on its proprietary testing technologies and test delivery platform. The Company's computer-based testing services are used for professional licensure and certification tests in various industries, including information technology, or IT, services, banking, teaching, securities, insurance and accounting. ATA's test center network comprised 1,886 authorized test centers located throughout China as of June 30, 2008, which the Company believes is the largest test center network of any commercial testing service provider in China. Combined with its test delivery technologies, this network allows ATA's clients to administer large-scale nationwide tests in a consistent, secure and cost-effective manner. ATA has delivered approximately 25 million tests including 15 million billable test since it commenced operations in 1999, and in June 2008 delivered tests to approximately 470,000 test takers over a single weekend for the China Banking Association through its test delivery platform. For further information, please visit: http://www.ata.net.cn/ .

For more information, please contact: ATA Inc. Carl Yeung, CFO Tel: +86-10-6518-1122 x5107 CCG Elite Investor Relations Crocker Coulson, President Tel: +1-646-213-1915 Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Ed Job, CFA Tel: +1-646-213-1914 Email: ed.job@ccgir.com

ATA Inc.

CONTACT: Carl Yeung, CFO of ATA Inc., +86-10-6518-1122 x5107, or
ir@ata.net.cn; Or Crocker Coulson, President, +1-646-213-1915, or
crocker.coulson@ccgir.com; Or Ed Job, CFA, +1-646-213-1914, or
ed.job@ccgir.com, both of CCG Elite Investor Relations

Web site: http://www.ata.net.cn/
http://ir.ata.net.cn/

Dex Leads the Way in Helping the GOP Faithful and Others Make Plans for the Republican National Convention1-800-CALL-DEX, DexKnows.com and Dex Yellow Pages Help People Make Their Way Around the Twin Cities

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- If you're planning on being in Minneapolis/St. Paul next week for the Republican National Convention -- do you know where the best restaurants are? If you're a Minneapolis resident looking to get away from the madness -- do you know the best places to go outside town in order to avoid the Convention crush? Fortunately Dex(R) is offering a series of solutions that can best serve the needs of both parties.

"You could say that Dex's solutions are bipartisan in that they don't take sides -- they offer the best of all solutions for everyone, including visitors to Minneapolis and area residents," said Maggie Le Beau, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Dex. "Taken together, our solutions offer all of the tools that people need to help make their stay -- or getaway -- as enjoyable as possible."

Conventioneers on their way from their hotels to the Convention can easily find a coffee shop near the Xcel Energy Center -- or any other Minneapolis location -- by dialing 1-800-CALL-DEX(TM). 1-800-CALL-DEX is a voice-enabled solution -- new to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area -- that provides free, local category search for consumers seeking businesses. Consumers can use the service to connect directly to local merchants and receive information about businesses via text message. They can also search by specific business name and request live operator assistance if necessary.

St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center promises to be bustling with more than 45,000 delegates* during convention week, many of whom will be looking to exit the Convention hall and enter local area businesses. DexKnows.com(TM), Dex's online local search tool, provides a tool that enables the delegates to not only search for local businesses, but read user-generated ratings and reviews of local establishments and plan out their own itineraries. Simultaneously, Minneapolis/St. Paul residents looking to avoid the rush can use DexKnows.com's maps and itinerary planning tools to find things to do outside the city.

Visitors and residents alike can also turn to the latest edition of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Dex Yellow Pages print directory. This year's directory includes updated Community Pages that feature a Twin Cities Golf Guide and information on local parks, events, and more.

Dex Products Help Twin Cities Businesses Triple Their Chances for Success

With these three different solutions, consumers are not the only ones who can benefit. Twin Cities businesses have three venues through which to connect with both visitors and residents alike. Dex's product suite allows businesses throughout Minneapolis/St. Paul to tap into the more than $150 million the Convention is expected to generate.*

About Dex

Dex is part of R.H. Donnelley , which connects businesses and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to the company's experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their businesses and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's reliable, trusted, local business content to deliver the most relevant search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more information, visit http://www.dexknows.com/ and http://www.rhd.com/.

*Source: Republican National Committee

R.H. Donnelley

CONTACT: Peter Larmey of R.H. Donnelley, +1-919-297-1521,
peter.larmey@rhd.com, for Dex

Web site: http://www.rhd.com/
http://www.dexknows.com/

Guitar Hero(R) World Tour to Feature Exclusive Partnerships With Prominent Music Instrument and Equipment ManufacturersGame Set to Deliver Most Authentic Rock and Roll Experience Yet

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After raising the bar of authenticity with every release in the Guitar Hero(R) franchise, Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero(R) World Tour is cranking it to 11 by featuring several of the most influential instrument and equipment brands in the music industry. Gamers can score in-game sponsorships and gear from AMPEG, Audio-Technica, EMG Pickups, Ernie Ball, Evans Drumheads, Guitar Center, Krank Amplification, Mackie, Marshall, Orange County Drum & Percussion, Pork Pie Percussion, Regal Tip, Sabian cymbals, Vox and Zildjian drumsticks.

In addition to featuring products, the game lets virtual bands play on the same stage as many of their favorite musicians with digital re-creations of Amoeba Music and Live Nation's House of Blues(R) Sunset Strip.

"Gamers have come to expect a certain level of realism in video games and by collaborating with key brands in the industry we're able to deliver with Guitar Hero World Tour," said Dave Anderson, Head of Business Development for Activision. "With the most advanced wireless instrument controllers, the in-game likeness of multiple multi-platinum recording artists and authentic on-stage gear, the game offers the ultimate rock and roll experience."

When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player "Battle of the Bands," which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock 'n' roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The Wii(TM) version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://www.guitarhero.com/.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision Publishing and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook", "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes", "may", "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated. Other such factors include additional risk factors identified in Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

* Online gameplay is only available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) and may require an additional subscription.

"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Used with Permission.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Jordan Dodge of Activision|RedOctane, +1-650-930-1258,
jdodge@redoctane.com

Web site: http://www.activision.com/
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Traffic.com Helps Parents Route Around Back-to-School Rush HourFree Online Services Provide Shortest Routes, Accidents and Construction Locations

CHICAGO, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Traffic.com, a NAVTEQ brand and a leading source of traffic solutions for consumers is helping parents this back-to-school season with traffic tools that make it easy to drop off the kids at school and get to work on time.

In addition to packing lunches and loading backpacks, a visit to Traffic.com provides valuable insights into roadway conditions that can impact the daily carpool and school bus pick-up. From the shortest routes to accident and construction locations and real-time information on delays, Traffic.com is the #1 U.S. traffic-only website for online and mobile traffic information*.

For any on-the-go parent getting kids to school, real-time traffic and traffic alerts can become a daily must-have. Utilize these Traffic.com solutions to obtain the latest traffic information:

1. Call 1-866-MY-TRAFC (1-866-698-7232), a free automated voice hotline for speed dial access to roadway updates. 2. Connect to http://mobi.traffic.com/, a free wireless Web site for mobile traffic hotspot reports. 3. Text your CITY CODE (NY, CHIC, PHL, LA, etc.) to TRAFC (87232) to get instant traffic updates for the worst city area delays. Traffic.com city codes can be found at http://help.traffic.com/city-codes-used-for-sms. 4. Download Traffic.com2GO to bring accurate, real-time traffic reporting to your cell phone.

Local schools may be back in session in your town, so please drive accordingly:

-- Stop for school buses that are loading and unloading students, even if you are traveling in the opposite direction. -- Slow down in school zones, and look out for children running across the road. -- Watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists before turning. -- Obey the local rules for drop off and pick up zones, and follow the directions of crossing guards. -- Check Traffic.com for accidents, construction and delays before heading out.

"Remember, taking one minute to check Traffic.com before you get in the car can save precious time sitting in traffic," says Alex Wiegand, vice president, NAVTEQ. "Plan carefully, and back-to-school driving can be quicker, easier and stress-free."

* SOURCE: July 2008 comScore Media Metrix About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 3,800 employees located in 194 offices and in 42 countries.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913,
jennifer.schuh@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588,
bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ

Web site: http://www.navteq.com/
http://mobi.traffic.com/
http://help.traffic.com/city-codes-used-for-sms

Hertz Awards Learning Services Contract to ACS

DALLAS, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hertz Corporation has selected Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. to provide learning process outsourcing services to meet Hertz' human resource transformational objectives on a global basis.

"ACS has a proven reputation of helping companies transform their workforces through learning," said LeighAnne Baker, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, Hertz. "As Hertz moves toward becoming an employer of choice, ACS Learning Services will enable us to rapidly evolve our organization through the accelerated development of our employees, which is central to ensuring Hertz' continued leadership in a tightly competitive market."

Under the five-year contract, ACS will provide curriculum redesign and management as well as content development and delivery; learning administration; managed learning technology and vendor management within a shared services environment. The contract was reflected in ACS' fourth quarter fiscal year 2008 results.

"Implementing a learning strategy and infrastructure is key to the focus and success of a business transformation," said Richard Klingshirn, executive managing director, ACS Learning Services. "ACS will provide a global roadmap to centralize Hertz' learning organization, which will help it maintain competitive advantage. Our services for designing, building, implementing and operating large-scale, multi-lingual learning solutions will enable Hertz to realize immediate and long term cost savings and business value."

ACS' learning outsourcing services span the entire learning life cycle from talent management and learning strategy, to curriculum design and development services, to complete learning process outsourcing services, including a world-class hosted learning management system and related managed administration, learner care, and support services. ACS is among a small group of providers who truly possess the capability to provide end-to-end learning outsourcing services either on a stand alone basis or in connection with its broader human capital management outsourcing services.

About ACS

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 65,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at http://www.acs-inc.com/.

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

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

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

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

Net1 Announces Acquisition of BGS Smart Card Systems

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. ("Net1" or the "Company") today announced that it has acquired 80.1% of BGS Smartcard Systems AG ("BGS"), an Austrian private company that provides smart card-based payment systems to banks, enterprises and government authorities in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Vietnam, India and Oman. BGS' system, Dual Universal Electronic Transactions, or DUET, was developed by BGS as a derivative of the first version of Net1's UEPS technology that Net1 licensed to BGS in 1993. BGS' largest customer is Sberbank, the largest financial institution in Russia, which owns the remaining 19.9% of BGS. In the acquisition, Net1 paid the selling shareholders approximately euros 71.5 million in cash and issued certain shareholders an aggregate of 40,134 shares of Net1 common stock.

Net1's management believes that the acquisition of BGS offers numerous potential strategic benefits, including the following:

-- Increasing Net1's revenues from providing its financial services and value-added products to a new cardholder base. BGS has historically employed a business model which focused on selling its product offering into various countries. In contrast, Net1's service-based business model focuses on generating continuing revenues from its cardholder base through transaction-based fees, financial services and value-added products. Management believes that the geographical footprint of BGS is now large enough to allow Net1 to overlay its service-based model onto the various DUET systems operating in Russia and other countries, thereby creating new revenue streams for BGS and system operators.

-- Enhancing Net1's product offering by leveraging technology platforms and IT development resources. Management believes that Net1's technological leadership in fields such as biometric identification and in the integration of its UEPS technology with GSM will allow Net1 to create new business opportunities for BGS such as national identification, voting and welfare distribution systems and cell phone-based payment solutions. Further, the addition of BGS' skilled human resources in the information technology area should greatly assist Net1 in the ongoing development of its technologies and maintenance of its existing systems.

-- Increasing the depth of the management team with the addition of experienced executives. Leonid Delberg and Richard Schweger have led BGS since 1997 and have over 25 years of combined experience in the smart card industry. Messrs. Delberg and Schweger will continue as senior executives of BGS and oversee its expansion and integration with Net1. The Company believes that the expertise and experience of BGS' senior management will greatly assist Net1 in its global expansion initiatives.

-- Accelerating the rollout of UEPS in Russia and other new territories. There is little geographical overlap in our and BGS' operations and thus, the acquisition offers Net1 the opportunity to establish relationships in countries where management believes there are exciting opportunities for the implementation of its technology but where Net1 has minimal current relationships. Management believes that having a local partner is important to the success of international implementation of Net1's systems. Thus, management further believes that Sberbank, through its leading market position in Russia, can offer Net1 its extensive business network to implement Net1's complete suite of products there and will be motivated to do so by virtue of its continued participation as a shareholder in BGS.

"We are incredibly excited about the acquisition of BGS as it represents another significant milestone in the implementation of our international expansion strategy," said Dr. Serge Belamant, Net1's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We can now introduce the UEPS and our full suite of products and services in Russia and other countries where we have not operated to date and provide all their citizens with access to a new range of financial products and services made possible by our UEPS technology. The addition of Leonid Delberg and Richard Schweger, with their many years of experience in the smart card payment industry, to our already talented management team will undoubtedly help us grow the business in these and other countries."

Leonid Delberg, Chairman and CEO of BGS, added, "Net1, with its rich history of technological innovation, offers BGS a unique opportunity to expand the types of products and services that we can provide to our customers. We very much look forward to working with Serge and the rest of his team to capitalize on the synergies of our payment technologies."

Net1 financed the cash portion of the purchase price of the BGS shares with the proceeds of bank financing which it expects to repay within the next several months from its cash reserves. The Company is in the process of listing its shares on the JSE Limited. The listing will result in the conversion into common stock of all of Net1's convertible preferred stock and will allow its main South African operating subsidiary to repay certain inter-company loans extended to it by Net1 in connection with the 2004 Aplitec acquisition. The funds provided by the repayment of these loans will be used to repay the bank facility.

About Net1 (http://www.net1ueps.com/)

Net1 provides its universal electronic payment system, or UEPS, as an alternative payment system for the unbanked and under-banked populations of developing economies. The company believes that it is the first company worldwide to implement a system that can enable the estimated four billion people who generally have limited or no access to a bank account to enter affordably into electronic transactions with each other, government agencies, employers, merchants and other financial service providers. To accomplish this, Net1 has developed and deployed the UEPS. This system uses secure smart cards that operate in real-time but offline, unlike traditional payment systems offered by major banking institutions that require immediate access through a communications network to a centralized computer. This offline capability means that users of Net1's system can enter into transactions at any time with other cardholders in even the most remote areas so long as a portable offline smart card reader is available. In addition to payments and purchases, Net1's system can be used for banking, health care management, international money transfers, voting and identification.

Net1 also focuses on the development and provision of secure transaction technology, solutions and services. Its core competencies around secure online transaction processing, cryptography and integrated circuit card (chip/smart card) technologies are principally applied to electronic commerce transactions in the telecommunications, banking, retail, petroleum and utilities market sectors. These technologies form the cornerstones of the "trusted transactions" environment of Prism, a South African based subsidiary of the company, and provide the Company with the building blocks for developing secure end-to-end payment solutions.

About BGS (http://www.bgssmartcard.com/)

BGS is an Austrian company whose core business consists of developing and integrating smart card-based offline and online financial transaction systems. Since 1993, BGS has implemented tailor-made smart card-based payment solutions, focusing on emerging economies and in cooperation with banks, enterprises and government authorities.

BGS is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and has subsidiaries in India and Russia, and a branch office in the Ukraine. Distributors are located in Asia, Central and South America, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Middle East. BGS employs more than 100 people worldwide, including 75 staff members in the research and development and the technical division. BGS' approach is to offer its customers an adaptive and flexible turnkey solution which encompasses modular smart card and back-office solutions, hardware, consulting services, product customization and integration, installation, system implementation and technical support and training.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A discussion of various factors that could cause the Company's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements are included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: William Espley, Investor Relations of Net 1 UEPS Technologies,
Inc., +1-604-484-8750, or +1-866-412-NET1 (6381)

Web site: http://www.net1ueps.com/
http://www.bgssmartcard.com/

ENTESSA Delivers Enhanced Marine Management Capabilities to HOVENSA

HOUSTON, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Entessa, Inc., a leading provider of Oil and Gas Logistics Management Solutions, delivered a major upgrade to the Marine Modules of its Synthesis(TM) enterprise software suite to Hovensa, a joint venture between Hess Corporation and Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). With its enhanced Marine Management capabilities this upgrade further streamlines the process of vessel, cargo, and dock scheduling at the Hovensa Refinery Marine Terminal.

Hovensa is located in the United States Virgin Islands and operates one of the most modern and largest refineries in the world with crude oil processing capacity of 525,000 barrels per day (BPD). Hovensa's Vessel Positioning System (VPS), the logistics application for its marine and terminal operations, is an implementation of Synthesis(TM). By upgrading to Synthesis(TM) Release 4.0, VPS gains enhanced functionality in loss control monitoring, dock utilization tracking, vessel turnaround analysis, and demurrage enhancements which ensure that Hovensa's marine operations are fully integrated with the refinery's production planning process.

Hovensa has recognized far reaching benefits by deploying Synthesis(TM). Bob Williams, Manager of Marine / Terminal Planning and Performance Monitoring for Hovensa, remarked, "Entessa continues to upgrade its solution, which helps us in running our cargo operations more efficiently than ever before. Particularly with this latest release we are seeing more functionality with management capability and use of the system's analytical tools." The most significant benefits include improved vessel turnaround, demurrage analysis, state-of-the-art oil measurement tools, data formulation and reporting capabilities. An additional benefit gained as a result of this Synthesis(TM) upgrade is an improved cargo dashboard, which provides users with an insight into real time metrics to enhance internal business communications. This knowledge can then be used for better short term and long term planning.

Synthesis(TM) is a comprehensive supply chain management application that helps companies to manage the logistics of transporting and storing oil and gas with greater efficiency through improved controls and visibility. Its Marine Management modules provide the complete functionality to schedule vessel and barge movements, schedule docks, track and manage all marine terminal activity, and manage demurrage. For more information on Synthesis(TM), please visit http://www.entessa.com/solutions.

About ENTESSA, Inc.

Entessa is the leading provider of logistics management software for the Oil & Gas supply chain. Entessa assists Oil & Gas companies in achieving increased revenue and improved efficiencies through the innovative application of technology. In addition to offering a comprehensive suite of best in class solutions for the Oil and Gas industry, Entessa offers business and technology consulting services focused on the Oil & Gas industry. Entessa is headquartered in Houston, TX. For more information on Entessa, please visit our web site at http://www.entessa.com/.

About HOVENSA, LLC

Hovensa brings together U.S. and Latin American oil know-how and operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates a 525,000 barrels-per-day crude oil refinery on St. Croix. This refinery also operates a 140,000 barrels-per-day fluid catalytic cracking unit, and a 58,000 barrels-per-day coking unit. Hovensa is a joint venture of Hess Corporation and PDVSA.

Entessa, Inc.

CONTACT: Christy Wong Britton of Entessa, Inc., +1-832-200-6124,
cbritton@entessa.com

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

ChipMOS COMPLETES THE US$130 MILLION INVESTMENT COMMITMENT TO ChipMOS SHANGHAI

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") announced today that its consolidated subsidiary, MODERN MIND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, has completed the US$130 million investment commitment to ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Shanghai) LTD. ("ChipMOS Shanghai") with the injection of remaining US$7.5 million registered capital in early August. ChipMOS Shanghai has received its new business license after government's approval of the capital verification report.

Initially, US$250 million of registered capital for ChipMOS Shanghai was committed by the Company. The Company sought approval for reduction of registered capital to US$130 million and such approval was granted by the Shanghai Foreign Investment Commission in July, 2008. The Company does not believe that the reduction will adversely affect planned operations of ChipMOS Shanghai. The reduction of the investment commitment and the completion of the investment mean that ChipMOS will not be required to make an additional US$120 million investment prior to December 7, 2008.

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.:

ChipMOS ( http://www.chipmos.com/ ) is a leading independent provider of semiconductor testing and assembly services to customers in Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu and Southern Taiwan Science Parks in Taiwan and Shanghai, ChipMOS and its subsidiaries provide testing and assembly services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this announcement may be viewed as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.

Contacts: In Taiwan R.O.C. Dr. S.K. Chen ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. Tel: +886-6-507-7712 Email: s.k._chen@chipmos.com In the U.S. Joseph Villalta The Ruth Group Tel: +1-646-536-7003 Email: jvillalta@theruthgroup.com

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.

CONTACT: Dr. S.K. Chen of ChipMOS, +886-6-507-7712,
s.k._chen@chipmos.com; Joseph Villalta of The Ruth Group for ChipMOS,
+1-646-536-7003, jvillalta@theruthgroup.com

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

AtlasTG Releases Tools V3.0, Pioneering Software as a Service in IT monitoring and Infrastructure Management, While Further Expanding Support in North America

SEATTLE, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atlas Technology Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ATYG) .

Atlas Technology Group, Inc. announces the release of AtlasTG Tools 3.0. The key new features of AtlasTG Tools 3.0 are a set of new features that enable customers to maintain monitor configuration data through the Customer Portal, streamlining of the monitor configuration process, and the addition of new monitoring functionality.

Responding to requests by customers AtlasTG is now offering the complete AtlasTG Tools (monitoring, ticketing, customer portal, and knowledge base) in a software as a service business model. Ralph Muse, CEO of AtlasTG explains: "While the AtlasTG Tools have been a competitive advantage for the core application support service business, the demand for a truly integrated offering in the IT management and monitoring space is very high. No other monitoring and ticketing systems offer this level of integration."

While providing worldwide 24 by 7 support, AtlasTG has also realigned the applications support staff to better serve the bulk of the current business, which is in North America. A new support center and corporate headquarters is now open in Seattle, WA, to provide 24 by 7 support with a higher level of technical expertise.

The present customer base while requiring 24 by 7 support does not generate the volume of night time (US) workload to properly utilize the Malta support center. The company has closed the Malta support center. The New Zealand support center will continue to provide off hours support in North America in addition to support for the Asian markets.

About AtlasTG: AtlasTG provides outsourced application software support services and software for clients with information technology functions worldwide. The company specializes in remotely supporting custom-built applications and networks using proprietary process, monitoring, and management systems. The company operates data and support service centers in Seattle, WA, and Wellington, New Zealand.

For more information: http://www.atlastg.com/

This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities to/from any person, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation. A number of statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve a number of products and technologies, competitive market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions, the ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses and other factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC. The actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward- looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties.

Atlas Technology Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Peter Jacobson, +1-949-274-3633, peterj@atlastg.com, for
Atlas Technology Group, Inc.

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

S&T Group Selects Entrust PKI for ImplementationS&T, an Entrust Trusted Partner, to deploy PKI for 3100 employees

DALLAS, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Austrian-based S&T Group has been one of the most valuable partners for Entrust, Inc. in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. A value-added reseller of Entrust solutions, S&T opted to internally deploy the same proven security technology it sells to its elite customer base -- specifically Entrust's public key infrastructure (PKI) and complementary solutions -- to enable authentication to corporate assets, encryption of sensitive information and the use of digital signatures to help verify identities.

"S&T has implemented Entrust solutions for years -- for a number of high-profile customers across the globe -- with great success," said S&T Chief Executive Officer Christian Rosner. "When it came time for us to deploy our own PKI, it only made sense to choose the same solution that we sell, support and is trusted by our own customers."

With a need to secure more than 3,100 employees, the S&T Group will deploy Entrust Authority PKI to enable internal encryption, authentication and the use of digital signatures. Entrust Authority Security Manager and Entrust Entelligence Security Provider will be leveraged to manage various aspect of the infrastructure for authentication to desktops and applications, as well as secure e-mail communication.

"Particularly in the government space, S&T is one of our most respected vendors," said Entrust Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Conner. "We appreciate S&T offering our solutions to their customers and for believing in Entrust PKI so much they standardized on it for their own internal security. This statement serves as a resounding testament to the platform's scalability, reliability and performance."

Entrust Authority Security Manager, an industry leading public key infrastructure (PKI), is designed to manage the digital keys and certificates that make up the digital identities required to transparently automate all security-related processes in an organization.

Entrust Entelligence Security Provider is an enterprise-wide security platform for Windows desktops, domain controllers and authentication servers that allows organizations to deploy the digital identities that enable the strong authentication, encryption and digital signature capabilities within a number of authentication applications, as well as applications that enable data encryption and secure e-mail.

With more than 3,100 employees and $827.8 million (USD) in sales in 2007, S&T is a leading provider of IT consulting, solutions and services to customers in Central and Eastern Europe, the DACH region (Germany-Austria-Switzerland), Japan and China. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the S&T Group has established 70 branch offices in 22 countries since its inception in 1993.

About Entrust

Entrust [NASDAQ: ENTU] secures digital identities and information for consumers, enterprises and governments in more than 1,700 organizations spanning 60 countries. Leveraging a layered security approach to address growing risks, Entrust solutions help secure the most common digital identity and information protection pain points in an organization. These include SSL, authentication, fraud detection, shared data protection and e-mail security. For information, call 888-690-2424, e-mail entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com/.

Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust, Inc. or Entrust Limited. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Brooke Hamilton, Media Relations of Entrust, Inc.,
+1-972-713-5915, brooke.hamilton@entrust.com

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

Suntech to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences and Industry Events

SAN FRANCISCO and WUXI, China, Aug. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. , one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences and industry events:

-- Lehman Brothers Global Renewables Conference on August 29 at the Park Hyatt Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. -- The 23rd Annual European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition from September 1-4 at the Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain. To view Suntech's full range of products, please visit the Suntech exhibit booth, Booth D17 in Hall 1 at Feria Valencia, Spain. -- Cowen & Company Clean Energy Conference on September 10 at Le Parker Meridien in New York City. -- Deutsche Bank 2008 Technology Conference from September 8-11 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. -- AlwaysOn Going Green 2008 Conference from September 15-17 at Cavallo Point in San Francisco. -- Credit Suisse Asian Technology Conference on September 16 at the InterContinental Hotel in Shenzhen, China. -- CLSA Investors' Forum 2008 from September 22-23 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. About Suntech

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

For more information, please contact: In China: Rory Macpherson Investor Relations Director Tel: +86-21-6288-5574 Email: rory@suntech-power.com In the United States: Sanjay M. Hurry Vice President The Piacente Group, Inc. (Investor Relations Counsel, Suntech) Tel: +1-212-481-2050 Email: suntech@tpg-ir.com

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: In China: Rory Macpherson, Investor Relations Director, +86-21-
6288-5574, or rory@suntech-power.com; In the United States: Sanjay M. Hurry,
Vice President of The Piacente Group, Inc. (Investor Relations Counsel,
Suntech), +1-212-481-2050, or suntech@tpg-ir.com

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

Shared Health Builds New Clinical Data-Sharing Platform on Oracle Healthcare Solutions and TechnologyShared Health(R) Clinical Xchange(TM) Increases Practice Efficiency by 17 Percent with Real-time Access to Vital Patient Data

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- News Facts

-- Shared Health, Inc., one of the nation's largest public/private health information exchanges (HIE), has built its new clinical data-sharing platform, the Shared Health Clinical Xchange, on Oracle healthcare solutions and infrastructure software.

-- The new platform will greatly expand the types of clinical information - including encounter data, medications, labs, allergies, transcription, radiology reports, vital signs and more -- available to clinicians in real-time.

-- It also helps payers and employers manage proactive and preventive health initiatives while enabling consumers to more easily manage their critical health information.

-- With real-time access to vital patient data, the Clinical Xchange platform enables physicians to boost practice efficiency by up to 17 percent (http://tinyurl.com/5legrr) while making more informed care decisions.

-- Oracle(R) Healthcare Transaction Base (http://www.oracle.com/industries/healthcare/htb.html) serves as the clinical data repository for the Shared Health Clinical Xchange, providing a highly secure environment and enabling interoperability that allows the exchange to accept and process many different data domains including claims, pharmacy and lab result information.

-- It also helps the Clinical Xchange support multiple data formats including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Electronic Data Interchange (HIPAA EDI), National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), Health Level 7 (HL7), Continuity of Care Documents and flat file.

-- Shared Health's use of Oracle's Healthcare Transaction Base is helping to fulfill the promise of interoperability among disparate healthcare stakeholders. Shared Health is the most comprehensive, commercially available and fully deployed standards-based infrastructure that has arisen from the Health and Human Services (HHS) National Health Information Network prototypes.

-- Shared Health's Oracle-based service-oriented architecture enables the organization to quickly and effectively add new applications and services to its Clinical Xchange platform including analytics components, patient population modules, disease registry components, and e-prescribing.

-- Shared Health uses Oracle Identity Management (http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/id_mgmt/index.html) to maintain tight control over access management to help ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements, and has deployed Oracle Real Application Clusters (http://www.oracle.com/database/rac_home.html) to enable 24/7 availability of the exchange.

-- Shared Health is also using Oracle BPEL Process Manager (http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/ias/bpel/index.html) for process orchestration, Oracle Healthcare Adapter for NCPDP and HL7 message validation and Oracle B2B for trading partner management.

Supporting Quotes

-- "The combination of Oracle technology and consulting services resulted in a true partnership that enabled Shared Health to build one of the most comprehensive health information exchanges in the world -- which today reaches more than 2 million Tennessee residents. Shared Health Clinical Xchange gives healthcare providers clinically relevant information and tools to improve patient care and physician efficiency," said Jana Skewes, President and Chief Executive Officer, Shared Health, Inc.

-- "Shared Health has built a sound, sustainable business model that leverages Oracle technology to address real stakeholder problems. The Health Information Exchange is really the by-product of solving business problems and Shared Health Clinical Xchange provides a compelling example of how Oracle solutions are being used to accelerate insights for better health," said Neil de Crescenzo, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Oracle Health Sciences Global Business Unit.

Supporting Resources -- Oracle in Health Sciences: http://www.oracle.com/industries/health_sciences/index.html -- Shared Health, Inc.: http://www.sharedhealth.com/ -- Shared Health Announces Clinical Xchange Platform: http://tinyurl.com/69bdmh About Oracle

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