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LogicVision Reports Third Quarter Financial ResultsCash Balances Increase to $7.5 M

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LogicVision, Inc. , a leading provider of semiconductor built-in-self-test (BIST) and diagnostic solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2008, ended September 30, 2008.

Third Quarter 2008 Results

Revenues in the third quarter of 2008 were $3.2 million, compared with $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2008.

Net loss in the third quarter of 2008 was $499,000, or $0.05 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.10 per share, reported in the second quarter of 2008. The third quarter net loss was the smallest reported by LogicVision since 2001 when the Company went public.

Gross margins in the third quarter were 74 percent, compared with 73 percent in second quarter of 2008.

Operating expenses were $2.9 million in the third quarter, including $137,000 of stock-based employee compensation charges in accordance with SFAS 123 ( R ). This compares with $3.3 million of operating expenses in the second quarter of 2008, including $116,000 of stock-based employee compensation charges in accordance with SFAS 123(R).

At September 30, 2008 LogicVision had $7.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments, compared with $6.2 million at June 30, 2008. The company has no outstanding bank debt.

New orders received during the third quarter totaled $1.3 million. The Company exited the third quarter with a 12-month backlog of $10.4 million, compared with a 12-month backlog of $10.5 million at the end of the second quarter. The Company's total backlog is greater than $20 million.

"We are pleased with our third quarter financial results. Our revenue was at the high end of the guidance we gave in July, our net loss was better than the guidance we gave, and our cash balance increased to $7.5 million," said James T. Healy, president and CEO of LogicVision. "We are seeing some booking volatility. The current state of the economy has resulted in delayed orders. On the other hand we believe that are building good momentum with leading semiconductor companies for adoption of our test and diagnostic solutions to help them streamline production and yield ramp of customer's designs at the right costs. As companies move to lower nodes, larger designs and convergent technologies the problem of affordable quality becomes more pronounced and therefore our value more compelling thus driving broader adoption of logic-BIST," said Mr. Healy.

Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2008 -- Revenues are expected to be in the range of $3.0 million to $3.2 million. -- Net loss is expected to be in the range of $600,000 to $800,000, or a net loss in the range of $0.06 to $0.08 per share. -- Cash, cash equivalents and investments are expected to be between approximately $5.0 million and $5.5 million at the end of the fourth quarter. Conference Call

LogicVision will broadcast its conference call discussion of third quarter of 2008 financial results today, October 21, 2008 at 2 p.m. Pacific time. To listen to the call, please dial 888-946-7494, pass code: "LogicVision." A taped replay will be made available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for one week. To access the replay, dial 866-369-3652. The LogicVision financial results conference call will be available via a live web cast on the investor relations section of the company's web site at http://www.logicvision.com/. An archived web cast of the call will be available at http://www.logicvision.com/ for one year.

About LogicVision, Inc.

LogicVision provides proprietary technologies for embedded test and yield learning that enable more efficient manufacturing test of complex semiconductors. LogicVision's embedded test solutions allow integrated circuit designers to embed test functionality into a semiconductor design that is used during semiconductor production test and throughout the useful life of the chip. The company's advanced Design for Test (DFT) product line, ETCreate, works together with Silicon Insight applications and Yield Insight to improve profit margins by reducing device field returns and test costs, accelerating silicon bring-up times and shortening both time to market and time to yield. For more information on the company and its products, please visit the LogicVision website at http://www.logicvision.com/.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements as to the Company's outlook, expansion in use of the Company's products and increases in the adoption of the Company's products by customers, interest in the Company's products, growth in the market potential for the Company's products, and the Company's expected financial results, including revenues, net loss and cash, cash equivalents and investments are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the possibility that orders could be modified or cancelled, existing customer orders may not be renewed, customers may not adopt or expand their use of the Company's products, the ability of the Company to negotiate and sign customer agreements and obtain purchase orders, trends in capital spending in the semiconductor industry, the timing and nature of customer orders, whether customers accept the Company's new and existing products, the impact of competitive products and alternative technological advances, and other risks detailed in LogicVision's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and from time to time in LogicVision's SEC reports. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. LogicVision disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

LogicVision, Embedded Test and LogicVision logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of LogicVision, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

LOGICVISION, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenues: License $1,582 $1,465 $4,374 $4,027 Service 1,598 1,566 4,803 4,717 Total revenues 3,180 3,031 9,177 8,744 Cost of revenues: License 167 229 513 685 Service 673 611 1,985 1,686 Total cost of revenues 840 840 2,498 2,371 Gross profit 2,340 2,191 6,679 6,373 Operating expenses: Research and development 736 920 2,545 2,802 Sales and marketing 1,252 1,175 4,297 4,023 General and administrative 868 896 2,678 2,885 Total operating expenses 2,856 2,991 9,520 9,710 Loss from operations (516) (800) (2,841) (3,337) Interest and other income, net 17 112 93 284 Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes (499) (688) (2,748) (3,053) Income tax provision (benefit) - - 14 (42) Net loss $(499) $(688) $(2,762) $(3,011) Net loss per common share, basic and diluted $(0.05) $(0.07) $(0.29) $(0.31) Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted 9,545 9,660 9,606 9,651 LOGICVISION, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share data) September 30, December 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $6,928 $6,783 Short-term investments 599 1,544 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $16 and $20, respectively 1,559 996 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 653 1,345 Total current assets 9,739 10,668 Property and equipment, net 488 510 Goodwill 6,846 6,846 Other long-term assets, net 231 239 Total assets $17,304 $18,263 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $461 $413 Accrued liabilities 1,613 2,015 Deferred revenue, current portion 7,339 5,859 Total current liabilities 9,413 8,287 Deferred revenue 1,078 605 Other long-term liabilities 116 165 Total liabilities 10,607 9,057 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' Equity: Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value: Authorized: 5,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: no shares issued and outstanding - - Common stock, $0.0001 par value: Authorized: 50,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: 9,550,000 shares at September 30, 2008 and 9,666,000 shares at December 31, 2007 1 1 Additional paid-in capital 109,214 108,921 Accumulated other comprehensive income 28 68 Accumulated deficit (102,546) (99,784) Total stockholders' equity 6,697 9,206 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $17,304 $18,263

LogicVision, Inc.

CONTACT: Mei Song, Vice President & CFO, LogicVision, Inc.,
+1-408-453-0146, InvestorRelations@logicvision.com

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

Absolute Sponsors Laptop Management and Theft Prevention Webinar on November 5U.S. and Canadian school districts to present laptop management best practices during educational web seminar

VANCOUVER, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Absolute(R) Software Corporation ("Absolute" or the "Company") (TSX: ABT), the leading provider of firmware-based(1), patented, computer theft recovery, data protection and secure IT Asset management solutions announced that it will sponsor a webinar hosted by eSchool News on November 5, 2008, featuring the first-hand laptop management and theft prevention experiences of two North American school districts. During the 60-minute event, speakers from Canada's Surrey School District and Arizona's Dysart Unified School District will discuss best practices for managing laptops and deterring theft using the highly-mobile school environment as an example.

Date: November 5, 2008 Time: 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT Duration: 1 hour To Register: http://www.absolute.com/public/landing/esn1108/default.asp?ref=esn1110 Find out how one of the largest school districts in Canada: - Manages a cross-platform inventory of PC and Apple computers - Accurately inventories and tracks thousands of computers with an automated method - Ensures software license compliance on a daily basis to avoid regulatory penalties Learn how one of Arizona's fastest growing school districts: - Prepares students for life in the new century by integrating technology as a fundamental building block - Deters theft and reduces loss rates by recovering stolen laptops and catching the perpetrators - Accurately inventories all computers to demonstrate accountability Speaking Panel: - Dan Turner, Director, Information Management Services, Surrey School District - Michelle Benham, Technical Services Supervisor, Dysart Unified School District

To learn more information about Absolute's mobile computer management solutions for education, please visit: http://www.absolute.com/markets/education.asp

For more information on Absolute Software and its range of Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions, please visit http://www.absolute.com/ or http://www.lojackforlaptops.com/.

(1) For a complete list of firmware-supported computers visit http://www.absolute.com/firmware. About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in computer theft recovery, data protection and secure IT asset management solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company's Computrace(R) software is embedded in the firmware of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, MPC, General Dynamics Itronix, HP, Lenovo, Motion, Panasonic and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple. For more information about Absolute Software and Computrace, visit http://www.absolute.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

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(C)2008 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved. Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation. Computrace U.S. patents # 5,715,174, # 5,764,892, # 5,802,280, # 5,896,497, # 6,244,758, # 6,269,392, # 6,300,863, and # 6,507,914. Canadian patents # 2,284,806 and # 2,205,370. U.K. patents # EP793823 and # GB2338101. German patent # 695 125 34.6- 08. Australian patent # 699045. Japanese patent # JP4067035. The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained in this news release.

Absolute Software Corporation

CONTACT: Public Relations: Leslie Campisi, Affect Strategies,
leslie@affectstrategies.com or (212) 398-9680 x144; Investor Relations: Dave
Mason, CFA, The Equicom Group, dmason@equicomgroup.com or (416) 815-0700 x237

EverQuest(R) Franchise Reaches Video Game MilestoneEverQuest(R) Seeds of Destruction(TM) Marks the 15th Expansion for Genre-Defining Online Game

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Online gamers can now experience EverQuest(R) Seeds of Destruction(TM), the brand-new expansion from the genre-defining video game. Seeds of Destruction is the unprecedented 15th expansion for EverQuest, and is available via digital download at http://www.everquest.com/ for the suggested retail price of $39.99.

"With EverQuest rapidly approaching its 10th anniversary next March, the legacy of the franchise continues to grow along with the amount of new content offered," said Clint Worley, senior producer, EverQuest. "Seeds of Destruction will take players back in time where they can discover new storylines, adventures and zones."

About EverQuest Seeds of Destruction

The timelines of the world of Norrath have been destroyed completely. The only objects left are the drifting asteroid shards called The Void. Portals in The Void allow players to travel into the past and potentially alter the world of Norrath as we know it today. Revisit the Plane of Time, Bloody Kithicor or the Field of Bone to help stop the forces of Discord.

For the first time ever, players will have the ability to hire non-player characters (NPCs) to aid them in their heroic endeavors in Seeds of Destruction. These mercenaries will be valuable player assets as they thwart the efforts of Discord's Dark God. This expansion also includes a level cap increase to 85, dynamic high-level raid content, new spells and updated alternate advancement abilities.

EverQuest Seeds of Destruction Feature Set:

-- Mercenaries: Player-controlled NPCs are now available and will not only scale to the appropriate level but also think and act for themselves with limited player guidance. Designed for extra support or extra muscle in PvE encounters, mercenary archetypes include a variety of classes from all playable races.

-- Level Cap Increase: Players can now achieve level 85 with new high-level item sets, new alternate advancement ability lines and new spells.

-- 20 New Zones: Experience reimagined classic content and brand-new realms for adventurers to explore, including the eerie wasteland of The Void, the Battle of Rathe on the Plane of Earth and the ultimate Heart of Darkness in the Plane of Discord.

-- Access to All Previous Content: Includes all features and content from the 14 previous expansion packs.

-- Legends of Norrath: Includes strategic online trading card game, digital starter deck, booster pack and loot item.

For more expansion information from EverQuest Seeds of Destruction and a free trial of EverQuest, visit http://www.everquest.com/.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest(R), EverQuest(R) II, Champions of Norrath(R), Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide(R), as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.

Sony Online Entertainment

CONTACT: Katie Hanson of Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3167,
khanson@soe.sony.com

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

Informatica Names Mark Garrett to Board of DirectorsAdobe Chief Financial Officer Brings Extensive Financial Expertise and Software Industry Experience to Informatica

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Informatica Corporation , the leading independent provider of data integration software and services, today announced that Mark Garrett has joined the Informatica board of directors. Garrett will also serve as a member of the Informatica audit committee. Currently the chief financial officer and executive vice president of Adobe Systems Incorporated, Garrett brings more than 25 years of financial management experience in the technology industry to the Informatica board.

"I am very pleased to welcome Mark Garrett to the Informatica board of directors," said Sohaib Abbasi, chairman and chief executive officer of Informatica. "With 25 years of experience at prominent, category-leading software companies, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to the Informatica board. Informatica will benefit from his financial and software industry expertise as we continue to execute on our growth strategy."

Garrett joined Adobe Systems in 2007 and is responsible for Adobe's financial operations, investor relations, information technology, purchasing, facilities, global supply chain management and order management. Prior to Adobe, Mr. Garrett served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of EMC Software, the multi-billion dollar software group of EMC Corporation, a position he held from June 2004 to January 2007. Prior to its acquisition by EMC, Garrett was the chief financial officer of Documentum.

Garrett began his career in 1979 at IBM where he spent 12 years in senior accounting and finance management positions. Thereafter, he joined Cadence Design Systems where he was eventually named as vice president of finance.

Garrett currently serves on the board of directors for Model N, Inc., a provider of revenue management solutions, the Adobe Foundation and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and marketing from Boston University and a master's degree in business administration, with a focus on organizational behavior, from Marist College.

About Informatica

Informatica Corporation is the leading independent provider of enterprise data integration software and services. With Informatica, organizations can gain greater business value by integrating all their information assets from across the enterprise. More than 3,350 companies worldwide rely on Informatica to reduce the cost and expedite the time to address data integration needs of any complexity and scale. For more information, call 650-385-5000 (1-800-653-9871 in the U.S.), or visit http://www.informatica.com/.

Note: Informatica is a registered trademark of Informatica Corporation in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other company and product names may be trade names or trademarks of their respective owners.

Informatica Corporation

CONTACT: Deborah Wiltshire, Public Relations, +1-650-385-5360,
dwiltshire@informatica.com, or Stephanie Wakefield, Senior Director, Investor
Relations, +1-650-385-5261, swakefield@informatica.com, both of Informatica
Corporation

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

SureWest Delivers Faster Internet Speeds With the Launch of Bonded DSL

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading independent communications holding company SureWest Communications today announced the launch of its newest technology, bonded DSL, which will provide more subscribers on the company's copper network with access to faster Internet speeds of 10 megabits per second (Mbps) and 6 Mbps.

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Bonded DSL is an advanced technology that will increase the download speeds for eligible DSL subscribers to 10 Mbps from 6 Mbps, or to 6 Mbps from 3 Mbps. Accomplished by assigning two copper pairs to the customer's home, this new and innovative technology also allows for higher upload speeds, increasing from 768 kilobits per second (Kbps) to 1.0 Mbps. As of June 30, 2008 SureWest's traditional copper network in the Sacramento region reached 74,500 homes in the company's incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) territory.

"As we continue to expand our advanced fiber-to-the-home network in Sacramento and Kansas City, we are also creating a superior customer experience for our copper subscribers by providing them with the most bandwidth and highest speeds technology allows," said SureWest Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Bill DeMuth. "Bonded DSL allows us to provide faster Internet speeds deeper into our copper network, and now over 50 percent of potential DSL subscribers have access to 10 Mbps. Demand for higher speeds is swelling and we are pleased to offer this upgrade to our DSL customers."

New and current customers eligible for the service can enjoy these faster speeds at new promotional rates of 6 Mbps for $27.99 per month for one year or 10 Mbps at $31.99 per month for one year. In addition to the higher speeds, SureWest's subscribers using the bonded DSL technology receive up to 1 gigabyte (GB) of e-mail storage, up to 10 GB of personal web space and optional home networking.

"This new enhancement supports our commitment to providing the best and most innovative products over our networks, and reinforces SureWest's position as a national technological leader," said DeMuth.

About SureWest

SureWest Communications (http://www.surewest.com/) is one of the nation's leading integrated communications providers and is the bandwidth leader in the markets it serves. Headquartered in Northern California for more than 90 years, the company expanded into the Kansas City region in February 2008 with the acquisition of Everest Broadband, Inc. and offers bundled residential and commercial services that include IP-based digital and high-definition television, high-speed Internet, Voice over IP, and local and long distance telephone. Its fiber-to-the-premise IP-based network in the Sacramento region features the fastest symmetrical Internet speeds in the nation at up to 50 Mbps. In its Kansas City market (http://www.surewestkc.com/), 75 percent of the company's customers subscribe to at least three services

Contact: Ron Rogers Corporate Communications 916-746-3123 r.rogers@surewest.com

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Web site: http://www.surewest.com/
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Ingram Micro's New 'Marketing 3.0' Services and Programs Drive More Business Value to IT Channel VendorsIndustry Leader Introduces New Lineup of Data-Driven Marketing Programs to 484 Attendees at its 2009 Marketing Symposium

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering data-driven marketing expertise to the IT channel, Ingram Micro Inc. today previewed the launch of "Marketing 3.0," the distributor's new 2009 lineup of marketing campaigns and programs, to an audience of nearly 484 vendor partners and associates at the company's annual Marketing Symposium event.

Ingram Micro's 2009 marketing campaigns and programs combine data analytics with channel and technology marketing expertise to create a data-driven approach for vendor and solution-provider partners. Building upon its success, the distributor offers IT channel vendors an array of marketing opportunities that include channel communities, technology and solution campaigns, business intelligence and integrated marketing programs, partner enablement opportunities and IT services marketing opportunities, as well as more traditional advertising and reseller and sales engagement.

"IT vendors are looking for a more sophisticated and targeted approach to channel marketing and are expecting higher returns on their marketing investments," says Carol Kurimsky, vice president, marketing, Ingram Micro North America, and VARBusiness Power 50 executive. "Our 2009 Marketing 3.0 programs and campaigns are designed to address these needs and drive more business growth and value in the coming year. Now, more than ever, vendor partners need to partner smart and get the most out of every marketing dollar they spend."

The event's morning agenda features industry perspective from Kurimsky on new marketing opportunities and winning strategies for North America, as well as a global snapshot from Ingram Micro's chief executive officer, Greg Spierkel, who will highlight how Ingram Micro creates successful global relationships. In addition, Brian Wiser, Ingram Micro North America's senior vice president of sales and vendor management, will present on ways the distributor is driving growth for IT vendors and solution providers.

Later that morning, Tiffani Bova, vice president of research for industry analyst Gartner, will take center stage to discuss market trends and business opportunities for IT channel vendors. The event will conclude with an afternoon of five simultaneous breakout session tracks covering a more in-depth view of nearly one hundred 2009 marketing campaigns and programs designed around IT vendor business growth, as well as a marketing fair featuring 20 distinct solutions to drive further interaction.

Distributor's Business Intelligence Generates Sharper Results for Vendor Partners

As a foundation to the success of its new Marketing 3.0 approach, Ingram Micro's fast-growing business intelligence team has developed, and continues to manage and mine, a comprehensive database that is proven to drive more targeted business results for its vendor partners and their solution provider partners, as well as differentiation for the distributor. Made up of more than 47 million data records consistently captured from the millions of transactions conducted each year across the industry's largest product and service line card, and 8 million end user contacts appended from leading external data sources, the database is used to provide informative data analytics and insight to Ingram Micro's partner marketing and sales efforts.

The distributor also employs a unique in-house business intelligence team of experts, many of whom hold advanced degrees in statistics and data analytics, to work on a consultative basis with vendor partners to mine and analyze critical channel, point-of-sale and corporate data.

Ingram Micro's business intelligence lineup for 2009 includes new business intelligence consulting services, along with analytic modeling, market and customer intelligence reporting, and customized research and market performance analysis, among more customized reporting capabilities.

Partners See Value and Differentiation in Ingram Micro's Marketing Services

Also central to Ingram Micro's Marketing 3.0 approach is the distributor's Marketing Services offering, consisting of custom services in business intelligence, creative marketing and demand generation. These teams offer partners in-depth data analytics studies, access to Ingram Micro's business intelligence experts for predictive sales and customer segmentation analysis, and a full-service marketing and event services agency with expertise in IT and channel business. Additionally, there is a full-service team of direct marketing experts with experience in executing on successful demand-generation and end-user lead-generation campaigns on behalf of IT vendors and solution providers.

"Ingram Micro's lead-generation program has proven successful for Xerox," said Mike Milligan, vice president, marketing communications, Xerox Office Group. "We've benefited from Ingram Micro's solid, turnkey approach to generating highly targeted IT end-user leads for our office printers and MFPs and connecting them up with our key authorized reseller partners."

Leading manufacturer Cisco Systems Inc. is among the first to take advantage of Ingram Micro Marketing Agency's new Web 2.0, data-centric branding opportunity and experiential marketing, which incorporates such technologies as digital signage, custom content, video and mobile displays to market and brand. Cisco's latest co-branded channel marketing campaign, "We Know Collaboration," debuted last week in San Diego at Ingram Micro's 2008 VentureTech Network (VTN) Fall Invitational event.

"In Cisco's latest channel marketing campaign, we captured the company's strong advocacy for channel partner collaboration and tied in its corporate branding of the 'Human Network' by using a complementary value proposition that could be easily communicated via new marketing vehicles such as digital signage, quick video, even roving brand ambassadors armed with T.V. monitors above their heads," says Dennis Crupi, manager of Ingram Micro's Marketing Services Agency.

In addition to offering custom marketing services Ingram Micro has tailored its traditional marketing campaigns and programs to be more data-centric and oriented to partner recruitment, enablement, and attracting more business from new partners within the company's vast emerging customer base.

"Our marketing services and data-centric approach presents a clear point of differentiation and offers a value proposition that manufacturer and channel partners just can't get from our competitors or other, more traditional marketing agencies," concludes Kurimsky.

About Ingram Micro

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 150 countries and is the only broad-based global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/.

Ingram Micro

CONTACT: Marie Meoli of WhiteFox Marketing, +1-714-680-0335,
marie.meoli@whitefoxpr.com, for Ingram Micro

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

Captaris Enters Into Settlement

BELLEVUE, Wash. Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Captaris, Inc. , a leading provider of software products that automate document-centric processes, announced today that it has reached an agreement with the plaintiff to settle the lawsuit captioned Harvey v. Anastasi, et al., No. 08-2-31902-4 SEA (the "Lawsuit"), filed in King County Superior Court in Washington (the "Court"). The settlement, which requires the Court's approval, provides that the Lawsuit will be dismissed with prejudice against all defendants. Without agreeing that any of the claims in the Lawsuit have any merit, Captaris has agreed, pursuant to the settlement, to make the following supplemental disclosures concerning the previously-announced merger of Captaris with Open Text Inc. In addition, the settlement provides that Captaris will pay plaintiff's attorneys fees as awarded by the Court.

Why did the Board conclude that Vector's April 6, 2007 indication of interest did not adequately reflect the long term prospects of Captaris?

On April 6, 2007, Vector Capital Corporation (Vector), based on a review of publicly available information, presented an unsolicited preliminary initial indication that a transaction with Captaris in the range of $7.00 to $7.50 per share might be possible, subject to further diligence and Captaris providing confidential information to Vector. As the Proxy Statement reflects, our Board did not believe that Vector's initial indication of interest adequately reflected the long-term prospects of Captaris. Our Board's conclusion, reached at the May 14, 2007 board meeting after receiving updated forecasts and input from its financial and legal advisors, was based on its belief at that time that the execution of Captaris's strategy to offer mid-market customers an integrated document management solution should result in a higher value for Captaris than the range contained in Vector's initial indication of interest. Our Board also took into consideration the fact that Captaris shares had traded at $9.00 per share in February 2007 and had traded above $7.00 per share from mid-November 2006 through mid-February 2007.

Why did the Captaris Board conclude at its January 18, 2008 meeting that it was not in Captaris's best interests to continue discussions with Vector following Vector's January 16, 2008 indication of interest of $5.25 per share?

After consultation with its financial and legal advisors, our Board concluded at its January 18, 2008 meeting that executing on Captaris's strategic plan should result in a higher value for Captaris than Vector's January 16, 2008 indication of interest. In addition, our Board considered that the price indicated by Vector was not certain based in part on the facts that (i) Vector's indication of interest was subject to additional due diligence, including diligence of Captaris's recent acquisition of ODT, (ii) Vector had not taken into account the anticipated benefits of the ODT acquisition, and (iii) Vector had already lowered its indicated value more than once since April 6, 2007.

What was the basis for the Board's decision to retain RBC Capital Markets Corporation on January 14, 2008 and how did that engagement differ from the March 14, 2008 engagement?

As disclosed in the Proxy Statement, our Board engaged RBC Capital Markets Corporation (RBC) as its financial advisor on January 14, 2008 for a limited engagement to perform financial analyses of Captaris. The March 14, 2008 engagement was broader since RBC was engaged to act as financial advisor to our Board of Directors in connection with the evaluation of the Company's strategic alternatives. RBC was engaged because, having advised Captaris on the acquisition of ODT, it was familiar with Captaris and the market in which Captaris competes and operates. In addition, our Board noted that RBC, which focused on small cap companies, had advised on numerous acquisitions of unaffiliated third parties in the enterprise content management software market.

What compensation did RBC receive in connection with its January 14, 2008 engagement?

RBC received a fee of $250,000 in connection with the services provided under the January 14, 2008 limited engagement. This fee will be credited to the fee payable to RBC at the completion of the merger pursuant to the March 14, 2008 engagement, which is described in the Proxy Statement.

Why did Captaris agree to provide RBC a fee in the event that the proposed transaction is not consummated but a different transaction is consummated in the next 12 months?

As more fully discussed in the Proxy Statement, Captaris's March 14, 2008 engagement of RBC provides for the payment of a fee to RBC in the event the merger is not consummated but a specified type of transaction involving Captaris is consummated pursuant to an agreement entered into during the term of RBC's engagement or within the following 12 months. Such an arrangement with a financial advisor is customary and is designed to compensate the financial advisor for its services provided in connection with a possible transaction of the kind RBC was engaged to help Captaris explore.

What alternatives did the Board consider at its March 14, 2008 meeting?

Our Board considered the alternative of remaining independent and continuing to execute Captaris's strategic plan while exploring alternative strategies for enhancing shareholder value, including the solicitation of interest in a possible acquisition of Captaris. Our Board ultimately determined, however, that in light of (i) prevailing conditions in the financial services sector, (ii) the large concentration of Captaris' customers in that sector, (iii) the risks these and other conditions posed for the execution of the strategic plan, and (iv) the fact that holders of a significant number of Captaris's shares supported the exploration of strategic alternatives, it was in the best interest of the shareholders that Captaris commence a formal process to identify and evaluate alternatives, including an exploration of potential interest in an acquisition of Captaris on acceptable terms.

What criteria were employed in assembling its list of 55 parties to contact about a potential transaction with Captaris?

In selecting the 55 parties to contact about their interest in a potential transaction with Captaris, RBC conferred with senior management and the special committee of the Board to identify (i) parties that previously had expressed an interest in a possible transaction with Captaris, (ii) parties that, based on publicly available information as well as RBC's knowledge of the market in which Captaris operated, were actively pursuing transactions in that market or sought to expand their presence in that market, and (iii) parties that had completed transactions in the enterprise content management market. Of the parties RBC contacted, 33 were strategic entities and 22 were financial buyers such as private equity firms.

Why did the Board approve a management incentive retention plan at the April 23, 2008 Board meeting?

As disclosed in the Proxy Statement, on April 23, 2008, our Board, upon recommendation of its special committee, approved the establishment of a management incentive retention plan. This plan was designed to provide an incentive to key management employees and others to maximize the valuation of Captaris obtained in the process of soliciting bids for Captaris and to provide continuity in connection with the period prior to a potential change in control of Captaris. The receipt of any compensation under this plan is contingent upon a change in control occurring.

Did the board consider the impact that the management incentive retention plan could have on the price a potential acquiror might offer for Captaris?

Yes. In approving the plan, the Board considered the impact that the cost of the plan would have on the price a potential acquiror may offer and determined that the benefits associated with the plan far outweighed the impact of the cost of the plan.

Why did Captaris not publicly disclose the financial projections that it provided to the bidders and its financial advisor?

Captaris did not publicly disclose the projections it provided to the bidders and its financial advisor for several reasons. It is not customary to disclose such projections in a merger proxy of this type. Given the changes in the financial services sector and the large concentration of our customers in that sector, Captaris believes that the projections it provided to the bidders and its financial advisor, which were prepared prior to those changes, do not reflect current economic conditions, which are much less favorable, and therefore would not be helpful.

Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It

Captaris shareholders are urged to read the Proxy Statement (including any amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement) regarding the proposed transaction before making any voting decision with respect to the merger. The Proxy Statement contains important information about Captaris, Open Text and the proposed transaction. Captaris shareholders may obtain a copy of the Proxy Statement and other relevant documents without charge at the Internet site of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (http://www.sec.gov/). Copies of the Proxy Statement, the other relevant documents and the filings with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in the Proxy Statement also can be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Captaris at 301 116th Ave. S.E., Suite 400, Bellevue, Washington, 98004-6446, USA, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

Participants in the Solicitation

Captaris and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Captaris in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the special interests of these directors and executive officers in the merger transaction is included in the Proxy Statement. Additional information regarding the directors and executive officers of Captaris is also included in Captaris's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 17, 2008, as amended on April 29, 2008.

Captaris Investor Contacts Peter Papano Captaris, Inc. +1-425-638-4200 peterpapano@captaris.com Tim Lynch Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher +1-212-355-4449 tlynch@joelefrank.com

Captaris, Inc.

CONTACT: Captaris Investor Contacts, Peter Papano, Captaris, Inc.,
+1-425-638-4200, peterpapano@captaris.com; or Tim Lynch, Joele Frank,
Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, +1-212-355-4449, tlynch@joelefrank.com

Comcast's Lorena Hernandez Named One of the Bay Area's Most Influential Latino Leaders at Latino Business Leadership AwardsSan Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the San Francisco Business Times Recognize Influential Hispanic Leaders

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFHCC) and the San Francisco Business Times have honored Comcast's Lorena Hernandez, Regional Director of Communications for Comcast California, as one of the top Latino leaders in the Bay Area. Hernandez was recognized for her community efforts as part of the 4th Annual Latino Business Leadership Awards.

The Latino Business Leadership Awards, recognizing the most influential Hispanic leaders in the Bay Area, highlight increasingly powerful achievements in corporate America, entrepreneurship, professional positions, and emerging leadership for those under 40.

At Comcast, Hernandez was instrumental in creating and launching, in partnership with Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and the Chicana Latina Foundation, the first-ever multi-generational Latina mentoring program -- Entre Hermanas.

"Comcast is committed to giving back to the communities that we serve, and Lorena personifies that commitment with her outstanding community affairs efforts throughout Northern California," said Andrew Johnson, Comcast's Regional Vice President of Communications. "She has become an inspirational role model as a result of her innovative mentoring programs and tireless work on behalf of education and literacy."

A native Californian and a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Hernandez serves on the California Student Aid Commission, the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. As the current Chair, Hernandez is committed to its mission of making education beyond high school financially accessible to all Californians. In addition, she serves on several boards and committees including Women in Cable and Telecommunications, the Chicana/Latina Foundation, Latino Issues Forum and National Association of Latino Independent Producers.

Comcast will deliver the inspirational story of Lorena Hernandez and the other honorees starting November 6 exclusively on Comcast ON DEMAND, available at no additional cost to Comcast Digital Cable customers. To view the programs, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the ON DEMAND button on their remote control, then click on the "Get Local" section, and then select "Public Affairs." The segments are available to viewers on their own schedule, any time of the day or night.

About The Latino Business Leadership Awards

There are 1.4 million Latinos calling the Bay Area home. Among these Bay Area residents are people and businesses impacting the Hispanic community on a large scale. For this reason, the SFHCC, the San Francisco Business Times, and Wells Fargo Bank presented an event to acknowledge the most influential Hispanics in the Bay Area. The 2008 Latino Business Leadership Awards acknowledge the 35 most influential Latinos in the San Francisco Bay Area in the areas of Corporate, Emerging Leaders under 40, Entrepreneurship, Health, Nonprofit/ Philanthropy, and Public Sector.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.6 millio n cable customers, 14.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 5.6 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNets networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (http://www.comcast.net/). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

Comcast

CONTACT: Bryan Byrd of Comcast, +1-916-515-2821,
bryan_byrd@cable.comcast.com

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

Cogent Communications to Host Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Call on November 6, 2008

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cogent Communications Group, Inc. will host a conference call with financial analysts at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on November 6, 2008 to discuss Cogent's operating results for the third quarter of 2008. Cogent will issue a press release announcing the operating results at 7 a.m. (ET) on November 6, 2008.

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To participate, investors and other interested parties may access the earnings call as follows:

Dial-in Numbers: 1-877-719-9791 for U.S. callers 1-719-325-4789 for international callers Internet: An audio webcast is accessible under "Events" at the "Investor Relations" section of Cogent's website at http://www.cogentco.com/ and will remain available through January 31, 2009. Telephone Replay: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. ET and continuing through 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, November 14, 2008. To listen to the replay, please dial 1-719-457-0820, Access code 8452008 About Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, operating one of the largest capacity IP networks in existence with lit capacities ranging from 80 to 240 Gigabits per second. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 110 markets located in North America and Europe.

Since Cogent's inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in existence. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit http://www.cogentco.com/. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Group, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent's registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

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CONTACT: Public Relations: Travis Wachter, +1-202-295-4217,
twachter@cogentco.com, or Investor Relations: +1-202-295-4212,
investor.relations@cogentco.com

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

Flex App Enables iPhone Users to Enhance Photos- Ford Motor Company has developed a unique, free software application that allows iPhone and iPod touch users to enhance their photographs.- The new Flex Photo Lab application allows users to manipulate photos using six different filters designed to improve image quality or add dynamic special effects.- The Flex Photo Lab and the new 2009 Ford Flex were designed to engage tech-savvy consumers.

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford is offering iPhone and iPod touch users a unique and free software application from the Apple App Store that enables them to enhance existing or new photographs, courtesy of the all-new 2009 Ford Flex.

"Flex consumers love new technology, and we know that a lot of them have iPhones, so we wanted to offer them a free application that is both a cool and useful tool," said Usha Raghavachari, Ford Crossover marketing communications manager.

Ford partnered with software developer, the Tao Agency, to develop the Flex Photo Lab application - a "mini photo shop-like" application, which allows iPhone users to take new or archived photos and apply filters to improve image quality or add dynamic effects with the touch of a finger, or a tilt and a twist.

"The application behaves essentially like the iPhone itself," said Jeff Schamanek, vice president, Emerging Trends, Wunderman, which is the Ford agency that worked with Tao to develop the software. "You manipulate the photos the same way by scrolling, pinching and tilting using the unique iPhone features."

Once users enter the Flex Photo Lab "Darkroom," they will be able to add one or more of the following filters to their photos:

*Kaleidoscope: Tilt, twist or touch your iPhone to change photo patterns and colors. *Brightness/Contrast: Touch up or down to adjust brightness; left or right for contrast. *Hue/Saturation: Touch up or down to adjust hue; left or right for saturation. *Electric Lines: Touch to draw intense glowing lines on your photo. *Spot Burner: Touch to darken, or burn, select areas of your photo. *Spot Lighter: Touch to lighten select areas of your photo.

Raghavachari says the Flex Photo Lab offers distinct advantages over other photo applications available to iPhone users at the App Store.

"There are only a handful of applications out there that provide users with these unique filters, and ours is free," she said.

In addition to enhancing photos, the Flex Photo Lab application also allows users to "Discover Flex" through 360-degree exterior and interior views, vehicle information, and a photo gallery. There is also a "Locate the Flex" feature that uses the iPhone Mapping application to help users find their nearest Ford dealer.

Flex, Ford's newest seven-passenger crossover, offers a wide array of game-changing technologies, and is unsurpassed in its class for fuel economy, delivering an impressive 24 mpg on the highway. Pricing for the vehicle starts at $28,895, including destination.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 229,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com/.

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Jay Ward of Ford Motor Company, +1-313-845-2387,
jward35@ford.com

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

ConnectWise Delivers Real-Time Integration with Ingram Micro SeismicThe channel's leading professional services automation software optimizes sales, service and cost management across all operations - an undeniable edge in facing tough economic times

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- As economic challenges continue to escalate, ConnectWise, the industry's leading professional services automation (PSA) software, is helping technology solution providers optimize sales and service management operations to better drive revenue and results. Real-time integration with Ingram Micro Seismic, now enables partners to more efficiently deploy managed services, deepen their market reach and improve customer satisfaction.

With ConnectWise, solution providers subscribing to Ingram Micro's Seismic Remote Management and Monitoring (RMM) and Help Desk now have the ability to leverage "two-way" RMM integration. Incidents identified through Seismic RMM will create service tickets in ConnectWise, where they can be reviewed, updated and closed by solution provider employees. Help Desk integration includes the initiation and updating of service tickets on the solution provider's ConnectWise system desk by Seismic Help Desk staff. In addition to further automating many time-intensive functions associated with managed services, Seismic-ConnectWise integration delivers powerful end-to-end monitoring and tracking features that enable substantial overall performance improvements.

"Many of our Seismic partners are using the powerful combination of a managed services application and PSA tool to successfully automate their IT services and drive more efficiency and profitability throughout their organizations," commented Justin Crotty, Ingram Micro's vice president of Services, North America. "For Seismic partners using ConnectWise, this new two-way integration will help streamline operations, eliminate duplicative data entry, maximize utilization and make it that much easier to take advantage of all that Seismic offers. Simultaneously, this integration provides ConnectWise partners with the opportunity to add a world class help desk to their managed service portfolio through Seismic."

With its partners' success squarely at the core of its mission, ConnectWise continues to introduce new and enhanced features that make running their companies more efficient, productive and profitable. The largest advisory council of its kind, with 21,000 partners, provides the guidance and direction to continually make ConnectWise the professional service automation software of choice.

ConnectWise Distribution, the first comprehensive ERP solution for technology solution providers, enables ConnectWise partners to better manage their clients' orders through heightened product control and visibility. The tool, introduced this month, provides detailed insight into the full-range of the product lifecycle ranging from sales orders and purchasing to receiving, inventory management, and return merchandise authorizations.

ConnectWise Mobile enables real-time mobile collaboration by arming sales and technical staff with up-to-the-minute work schedules, service tickets, and timesheets via their compatible mobile device. The company recently incorporated several new enhancements to the service that enable technicians to:

-- Add products to service tickets on the fly from a mobile device -- Look up computer and network configurations and passwords -- Obtain client signatures for work performed in the field -- Quickly update field work with a one-handed-entry-interface via the mobile device's navigation pad Additionally, service managers can now use ConnectWise Mobile to: -- See current location of users in the field, and track their routes -- Know when users arrive and leave their scheduled appointments -- Evaluate which technicians are closest to clients in need of service -- Obtain real-time information on service tickets worked in the field ABOUT CONNECTWISE

ConnectWise is the leading Web-based professional service automation (PSA) software application designed exclusively for technology consultants, integrators and developers. More than 22,000 IT solution providers rely on ConnectWise to more efficiently integrate key business operations across their enterprises, from business development and project management, to client services and billing. The ConnectWise technology enables IT companies to drive greater accountability, operational efficiency, profitability, and tighter systems integration. Visit http://www.connectwise.com/ for more information or call 813-463-4760.

ConnectWise

CONTACT: Lynette Bohanan, CommCentric Solutions Inc., +1-813-727-0196,
lbohanan@commcentricsolutions.com, for ConnectWise

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

SureWest Communications to Report Third Quarter 2008 Results on November 6

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading independent communications holding company SureWest Communications will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008 before the market opens on Thursday, November 6, 2008.

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The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Open to the public, the webcast will be available live from the company's investor relations Web site at http://www.surw.com/ and via replay shortly after completion of the call. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available shortly after completion through Thursday, November 13 by dialing (888) 286-8010 and entering passcode 99179110. Visit http://www.surw.com/ for updates prior to the call.

About SureWest Communications

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as may, will, should, expect, plan, anticipate, or project or the negative of those words or other comparable words. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ from those projected in such forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, advances in telecommunications technology, changes in the telecommunications regulatory environment, changes in the financial stability of other telecommunications providers who are customers of the company, changes in competition in markets in which the company operates, adverse circumstances affecting the economy in California, Kansas and Missouri in general, and in the Sacramento, California Metropolitan and greater Kansas City Metropolitan areas in particular, the availability of future financing, changes in the demand for services and products, new product and service development and introductions, and pending and future litigation.

Contact: Ron Rogers Corporate Communications 916-746-3123 r.rogers@surewest.com Misty Wells Investor Relations 916-786-1799 m.wells@surewest.com

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CONTACT: Ron Rogers, Corporate Communications, +1-916-746-3123,
r.rogers@surewest.com, or Misty Wells, Investor Relations, +1-916-786-1799,
m.wells@surewest.com, both of SureWest Communications

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

Supermicro participe à l'inauguration du Projet LHC du CERN

GENEVE, October 21 /PRNewswire/ --

- Les Serveurs SuperBlade(R) apportent au Projet LHC une Performance Supérieure, une Flexibilité, et une Efficacité Energétique

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), un leader de l'application optimisée, et des solutions serveurs hautes performances, a participé aujourd'hui à la cérémonie d'inauguration du Projet LHC (Large Hadron Collider) organisée par le célèbre CERN (l'un des plus importants laboratoires de recherche du monde) à Genève. Les serveurs SuperBlade(R) de Supermicro apportent au projet LHC une performance informatique supérieure, une flexibilité et une efficacité énergétique.

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"Nous sommes honorés d'avoir la technologie serveur lame de Supermicro , installée à la base de ce monumental projet de recherche scientifique" a declaré Charles Liang, PDG de Supermicro. "Notre plate-forme Superblade produit une performance inégalée, qui combine densité et efficacité énergétiques, la rendant idéale pour les clusters HPC et les centres de données".

Le Projet LHC déploie les serveurs SuperBlade de Supermicro recompensés par des prix. Ces solutions optimisées permettent aux clients de Supermicro de disposer de la plus avancée des technologies écologiques sur le marché (incluant un pic à 93%* d'éfficacité en terme d'alimentation électrique), la plus innovante et qui présente un design thermique et de système de refroidissement hautement efficace, et constitue la technologie leader en terme de performance par watt (290+ GFLOPS/kW*).

Plus tôt cette année, le SuperBlade de Supemicro a remporté le prix de la Solution la plus écologique pour centres de données lors du Salon BladeSystems 2008 qui s'est tenu à Tucson, en Arizona, du 12 au 14 Mai. Facile à déployer, facile à utiliser, et offrant le meilleur rapport performance-prix, le SuperBlade a été classé Numéro Un par CRN devant IBM et Dell dans la catégorie de ses derniers produits blade. Visitez www.crn.com/hardware/207800358 afin de lire l'intégralité de la couverture du CRN intitulée Blades of Glory.

Les Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offrent une souplesse exceptionnelle et des avantages incomparables. Pour plus d'infomations sur la gamme complète des serveurs et solutions pour postes de travail Supermicro, rendez-vous sur www.supermicro.com.

Concernant Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)

Supermicro s'est concentrée sur la conception de produits au design supérieur et sur la mise en place d'un contrôle qualité rigoureux afin de produire des cartes mères, chassis, et serveurs de haut gamme. Ses modules de serveurs apportent des bénéfices dans de nombreux domaines, incluant des centre de bases de données, des calculs intensifs, des stations graphiques de haute niveau, de stockage et installations de serveurs. Pour plus d'informations sur la gamme complète des cartes mères, superserveurs, et chassis Supermicro, veuillez consulter le site www.supermicro.com, ou écrire à l'adresse suivante : marketing@supermicro.com ou encore téléphoner au +1-408-503-8000, ligne standard du siège Supermicro à San Jose CA USA.

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Supermicro est les solutions de modules de serveurs Supermicro sont des marques déposées et SuperBlade est une marque déposée de Super Micro Inc. D'autre noms et marques sont la propriété de leur possesseur respectif.

*mention du pic d'efficacité énergétique et performance basé sur résultats de testes internes

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

Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Microsoft annonce une Journée mondiale anti-piratage pour souligner les efforts de collaboration visant à protéger tous les clients et les partenaires contre les méfaits du piratage et de la contrefaçon de logiciels

REDMOND, Washington, October 21 /PRNewswire/ --

- Microsoft collabore avec ses clients, ses partenaires et les gouvernements pour lancer des douzaines d'initiatives anti-piratage dans le monde entier.

Microsoft Corp a annoncé aujourd'hui la Journée mondiale anti-piratage, qui voit le lancement simultané d'initiatives et d'actions pour le respect des lois dans 49 pays et six continents afin de combattre le commerce illégal et sophistiqué des logiciels piratés et contrefaits. Les programmes annoncés aujourd'hui comprennent des campagnes de sensibilisation à la propriété intellectuelle, des engagements avec les entreprises partenaires, des forums de formation, une formation sur l'application des lois locales et de nouveaux types de poursuites suite aux allégations de piratage ou de contrefaçon.

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Microsoft met en oeuvre ces initiatives dans le cadre de son engagement à collaborer avec les communautés, les gouvernements nationaux et les organismes chargés de l'application de la loi, dans le monde entier, afin de protéger ses clients et ses partenaires et de promouvoir la valeur de la propriété intellectuelle en tant que moteur de l'innovation. Une carte interactive détaillant les actions légales spécifiques et les efforts d'éducation annoncés aujourd'hui peut Ãªtre consultée sur http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/antipiracy.

<< Le piratage et la contrefaçon de logiciels sont des activités commerciales mondiales sophistiquées qui portent préjudice aux consommateurs, aux entreprises et aux économies. Microsoft est déterminé à collaborer avec toutes les parties prenantes dans le monde entier afin d'avoir une longueur d'avance sur cette industrie illégale >>, déclare David Finn, avocat général adjoint responsable de la lutte mondiale contre le piratage et la contrefaçon chez Microsoft. << En collaboration avec les gouvernements nationaux, les organismes locaux chargés de l'application de la loi, nos clients et les communautés partenaires, Microsoft dirige des efforts anti-piratage dans les pays et les continents, à travers un système sophistiqué de veille commerciale, de criminalistique et d'éducation. Nous travaillons ensemble pour identifier les points de connexion internationaux entre les pirates et les contrefacteurs informatiques afin de mettre fin à leurs agissements et de protéger les consommateurs et les entreprises légitimes contre ces activités illégales. >>

<< Le marché mondial de faux produits menace les consommateurs, les entreprises et l'économie >>, estime pour sa part Guy Sebban, secrétaire général de la Chambre de commerce internationale. Il a poursuivi : << La seule façon d'arrÃªter la contrefaçon et le piratage à l'échelle mondiale est à travers ce genre de collaboration entre les gouvernements et le secteur privé pour, d'une part, éduquer le public sur la valeur de la propriété intellectuelle et, d'autre part, punir les produits illicites. >>

La Journée mondiale anti-piratage est un aperçu de 24 heures sur les diverses initiatives éducatives et les poursuites légales se déroulant en permanence dans les divers marchés du monde entier. Par exemple, Microsoft a annoncé aujourd'hui son association avec la Chambre américaine du commerce au Brésil pour lancer un nouveau blog web de sensibilisation des éducateurs quant à l'importance d'enseigner aux jeunes ce qu'est l'innovation et les préjudices élevés qu'entraîne le piratage. En Turquie, Microsoft a annoncé que la société organiserait des sessions de formation sur les cybercrimes et leurs conséquences destinées au Ministère de la Justice local. Microsoft a aussi lancé une campagne Get Genuine (Achetez authentique) pour apprendre aux consommateurs comment confirmer que leur logiciel Microsoft est authentique. Par ailleurs, Microsoft a félicité le gouvernement chinois pour la condamnation de deux opérateurs illicites coupables de manipulation du programme de licence ouverte de Microsoft et de vente de logiciels non autorisés à une clientèle ne se doutant de rien. En Italie, Microsoft a lancé un programme d'anti-piratage en s'appuyant sur les employés agissant en guise d' << ambassadeurs >> pour éduquer leur famille et leurs amis dans le cadre de réseaux sociaux informels. Enfin, aux Etats-Unis, Microsoft a agi pour protéger ses clients et ses partenaires en lançant 20 poursuites dans les tribunaux fédéraux, dans neuf états, contre des revendeurs soupçonnés de vendre des ordinateurs équipés avec des versions non autorisées ou contrefaites de Microsoft Windows XP Professional ainsi que de multiples versions du logiciel Microsoft Office. De nombreuses autres initiatives annoncées aujourd'hui sont résumées dans le document ci-joint.

Une menace partagée, une réponse partagée

A l'échelle mondiale, plus d'un tiers des ordinateurs contiennent des logiciels non autorisés, piratés ou contrefaits. Le préjudice subi par les entreprises à cause du piratage courant de logiciels est considérable. En 2007, la perte économique mondiale a été estimée à presque 50 milliards US$.* Les progrès technologiques élargissent les possibilités pour les organisations criminelles de reproduire et de distribuer des faux exemplaires de logiciels, et il est clair que le piratage et la contrefaçon représentent une menace réelle et croissante pour la propriété intellectuelle et l'innovation. En s'attaquant à cette activité illégale, Microsoft aide à redresser la barre pour les distributeurs légitimes qui souffrent lorsque les ventes illégales nuisent à leurs activités, et permet aussi de garantir que les consommateurs bénéficient de tous les avantages associés aux produits Microsoft authentiques et licenciés.

<< Des signes de plus en plus évidents que des organisations criminelles internationales et des réseaux sont impliqués dans la contrefaçon de logiciels et d'autres biens existent. Il s'agit d'un problème mondial avec des sources mondiales d'approvisionnement. Voilà pourquoi nous devons travailler ensemble - les secteurs publics et privés - pour mettre fin à ces activités >>, explique John Newton responsable du projet Atteintes à la propriété intellectuelle, sous directorat des crimes financiers et de haute technologie, Secrétariat général d'INTERPOL. << C'est pour cela que Microsoft et INTERPOL collaborent avec les polices et les douanes du monde entier pour utiliser toutes les sources d'intelligence possibles afin de garantir que nos enquÃªtes conjointes aboutissent à l'arrestation et à la condamnation des contrefacteurs. >>

Protéger les clients

Microsoft s'inquiète non seulement de l'effet négatif continu sur les économies et les entreprises légitimes, mais aussi du risque encouru par les clients. Les contrefaçons de logiciels exposent les clients à un risque accru de virus, de vers et d'autres codes nocifs, y compris les logiciels espions et les chevaux de Troie. Les clients pensent se procurer des logiciels authentiques et de haute qualité alors que les contrefaçons possèdent souvent des codes nuisibles et/ou des programmes malveillants et ne fonctionnent pas correctement. Ces caractéristiques peuvent en elles-mÃªmes poser un risque considérable de sécurité, de pertes de données et de perte de réputation, mais aussi entraîner la nécessité de dépenser des milliers de dollars pour corriger les incidents provoqués par les logiciels malveillants sur les ordinateurs de bureau individuels. L'initiative de logiciel authentique de Microsoft (Genuine Software Initiative) a pour but d'aider les entreprises et les consommateurs à comprendre et à éviter les risques associés à l'utilisation de contrefaçons. Par exemple, les outils de validation en ligne pour Microsoft Windows et Microsoft Office facilitent la tâche des clients désireux de vérifier l'authenticité de leur logiciel. Si le logiciel est une contrefaçon, les clients reçoivent les informations dont ils ont besoin pour obtenir une copie légitime du logiciel.

Comment les clients peuvent signaler le piratage

Les informations fournies par les clients et les partenaires sont cruciales pour aider Microsoft à combattre le piratage. Microsoft encourage toutes les personnes recevant un logiciel suspect d'appeler son service d'assistance téléphonique au (800) RU-LEGIT (785-3448). Pour plus de renseignements concernant les produits authentiques de Microsoft, les licences et les étiquettes, veuillez consulter http://www.howtotell.com.

Ã€ propos de Microsoft

Fondée en 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq : MSFT) est le leader mondial des logiciels, des services et des solutions qui aident les particuliers ainsi que les entreprises à réaliser leur plein potentiel.

Ã€ propos de Microsoft EMEA (Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique)

Microsoft est présent dans l'EMEA depuis 1982. Microsoft emploie dans la région plus de 16 000 personnes au sein de 64 filiales, en fournissant des produits et des services dans plus de 139 pays et territoires.

* Cinquième étude annuelle de BSA et IDC sur le piratage de logiciels, mai 2008.

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TalentManager(R) Succession Planning from Salary.com(TM) Named Top Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive(R) MagazineSalary.com Earns Third Top Product Award Since 2001; TalentManager Recognized for Best-in-Class Features Including Resource Planning and Comprehensive Employee Profiles

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salary.com, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions, http://www.salary.com/enterprise/layoutscripts/entl_talentmanager_landing.asp, today announced that TalentManager Succession Planning, the newest on-demand application in its Talent Management Suite, has been named 2008 Product of the Year at the 11th Annual HR Technology Conference & Exposition held in Chicago last week. For 20 years, one of the conference highlights has been the awards to the top human resource and training products as recognized by Human Resource Executive Magazine, founder and sponsor of the Conference. The awards recognize innovation and excellence and are among the most coveted in the human resource vendor community.

"We are very pleased that TalentManager won top honors at the show," said Kent Plunkett, CEO of Salary.com. "As the newest addition to our Talent Management Suite, succession planning underscores our mission to help customers identify, reward and retain their highest performing employees and maintain business continuity. This application helps line managers collaborate with their HR business partners to nominate high-potential employees using Web 2.0 tools and make recommendations based on competency fit with vacant or planned positions. We're pleased to be recognized for our innovation and product leadership in the talent management industry."

With succession planning, human resource executives have the power to search for and select internal job candidates based on a combination of requirements including competencies, performance, readiness, potential and promotability for each position being planned. Providing as much visibility into candidate performance as needed, the system builds comprehensive employee profiles with key data for each candidate. HR executives can configure and customize profile views to zoom in on the information most relevant to a succession slate and can compare and rank candidates side-by-side. They also can collaborate online with other planners using message boards and polling tools to discuss and evaluate best fit and readiness -- these virtual collaboration features greatly increase the efficiency of the succession planning process. These features make succession planning so easy and efficient for managers that they want to participate in it.

Waggener Edstrom (WE), a global public relations agency with employees in 16 offices around the world, relies on Salary.com to maintain a skills-driven talent management philosophy that helps them exceed the training and development needs of the global workforce, and retain and inspire its highest-performing workers.

Jeff Gabel, human resources analyst for WE, said, "Career development and retention of top talent is of paramount importance and we rely increasingly on Salary.com to zero in on the specific competency development needs of our employees and to continually evolve the industry leading learning programs that we have become known for."

"Our most senior level executives and board of directors expect us to constantly identify, inspire and retain the most talented PR professionals in the industry," said WE's Learning Lead, Daniele Joudene. "For a company of our size, with global operations, we need as much visibility as possible into the core competencies and the 'readiness' of our employees to move to the next level. Salary.com's software helps us develop global talent strategies to ensure we always have the right people in the right roles and that we prioritize the most critical capabilities to develop and retain our current and future talent."

About Salary.com, Inc.

Salary.com is a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions helping businesses and individuals manage pay and performance. Salary.com's highly configurable software applications, proprietary data and consulting services help HR and compensation professionals automate, streamline and optimize critical talent management processes including: market pricing, compensation planning, performance management, competency management and succession planning. Built with compensation and competency data at the core, Salary.com solutions provide businesses of all sizes with the most productive and cost-effective way to manage and inspire their most important asset -- their people. For more information, visit http://www.salary.com/.

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Daimler Starts Mobility Concept for the Citycar2go - as easy as using a mobile phone - Rent a smart anywhere and anytime, at a moment's notice- Find and book via cell phone or internet- Pilot project with 50 smart fortwos starts October in Germany

STUTTGART and ULM, Germany, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- With car2go, Daimler AG is launching a completely new mobility concept and is providing a future-oriented answer to increasing traffic volume in urban areas. "car2go is an intelligent and creative solution that provides a simple, flexible and value-for-money approach to mobility with environmentally-friendly vehicles," is how Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, describes the objective of the project.

On October 24, 2008 the first pilot phase will start in the southern German city of Ulm where car2go will be tested in real-life conditions. "Ulm has been one of our most important research locations for many years, and is therefore the ideal choice for testing this future-oriented mobility concept", says Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management and responsible for Research and Development at Daimler AG. Welcoming the commitment of Daimler AG, Ivo Gonner, the Mayor of the City of Ulm , says "As a center of scientific activity, Ulm offers the right environment for laying the groundwork for new ways forward in mobility," The City of Ulm is supporting the car2go project team, in particular with issues of traffic planning.

Simple and economical city driving

And this is how it works: a fleet of smart fortwo vehicles will be made available within the city, functioning for all citizens as a vehicle pool that can be accessed at any time. Following a one-off registration process, the smarts can be hired spontaneously in passing, or pre-booked and used for as long as desired. The concept aims to ensure that a reliable vehicle is available at any time, just a few minutes walk away. The customer gets in and can drive off right away. Once the trip is completed, the driver simply parks the rental smart somewhere within the city limits. Billing for the Ulm project is just as straightforward and flexible as the entire operation of car2go - to the nearest minute, for just 19 cents per minute.

car2go in detail

On registering for car2go, the customer's driving license is provided with an electronic chip that enables the car to be unlocked. Customers have several possibilities for accessing a car2go. A spontaneous "passing" rental, for example - wherever a customer finds a free smart, they can hire it "on-the-spot". To do so, the customer simply holds their driving license up to a reading device behind the windscreen, gets in, enters their PIN number and drives off. Available vehicles can be located quickly and easily via the internet or a telephone service hotline. Alternatively, vehicles can be booked up to 24 hours in advance. In this case the location and directions to the vehicle reserved are sent to the customer in good time via a text message.

The rental period can last for as long as desired. The vehicle remains reserved for the customer during any stops made - when shopping, for example. When customers wish to return the car2go, they simply leave the vehicle in a parking space within the city limits. All "non-managed" parking spaces within the city limits can be used, for example the car can be parked at the side of the road or within marked parking spaces. In addition, specially marked car2go parking spaces are provided at railway stations or airports.

Charged to the minute

car2go is also notable for its simple and transparent payment system. Charges are not based on distance, but on time - minute for minute - similar to mobile phone usage. Customers can use a car2go in Ulm for euro 0.19 per minute - inclusive of all associated costs such as fuel, insurance and taxes. Favorable hourly or daily rates apply to longer rental periods. There is no joining fee as a special motivation to try out car2go. Customers are not required to enter into any long-term contractual commitment, and there is no deposit or minimum usage fee. Customers pay for the actual vehicle use by means of a convenient monthly bill.

High quality and reliable service

A service team cleans the vehicles on a regular basis and handles all technical maintenance work. This guarantees that every customer receives a clean, tidy and undamaged vehicle for every trip. The service team is also responsible for refilling the fuel tank, or customers can do this themselves using a pre-paid fuel card found in the glove compartment of the car2go in return for free minutes credited against their next trip. Customers can use the integrated navigation system via a special car2go monitor and they can establish a telephone connection to the service center should they have any questions about the vehicle.

Start-up with 50 smart fortwos

The first phase of the project with 50 smart fortwos will start in Ulm on October 24, 2008 and the vehicles will initially be available to employees of Daimler AG only. Robert Henrich, the responsible project manager in Daimler's Business Innovation division says "Our objective in this initial project phase is to gather practical experience of using car2go. For example we will analyze the technical implementation, the service concept and the usage behavior of the customers." The next pilot phase will begin in the spring of next year, and will see the size of the vehicle fleet in Ulm increased considerably and the group of possible car2go users expanded to include all residents of the city and visitors.

In supporting car2go, Ulm is promoting efficient individual mobility concepts for inner city traffic and the optimum usage of available parking space, and the city is also setting international standards. "The implementation of the car2go pilot project in Ulm has been made possible primarily thanks to the comprehensive support of the city," Robert Henrich continues. The firm Daimler TSS GmbH based in Ulm played a decisive role in the development of the telematics systems, the internet portal and the fleet management systems.

The origin of the concept: smart - "Not just another car"

When the first smart was produced in 1997, the new two-seater micro-car also carried with it a vision of mobility in the 21st century; tailored to address traffic problems in large urban areas. A host of mobility services, such as special rates for occasional rental of a larger vehicle, cheaper car wash rates, special parking arrangements in large cities and combined usage of car, rail and local public transport all positioned the smart as "not just another car".

The original idea of the smart mobility concept was taken on by Daimler's Business Innovation division, which identifies emerging business sectors and derives corresponding business models. In view of increasing crude oil prices, higher traffic volumes in urban areas and the growing need for individual mobility, Business Innovation devised car2go as a tailor-made response to the issues raised by today's urban mobility.

To view the English version of the car2go press conference from Ulm, Germany, please click on the following link: http://media.daimler.com/ms/car2go

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About Daimler

Daimler AG, Stuttgart, with its businesses Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses, is a globally leading producer of premium passenger cars and the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the world. The Daimler Financial Services division has a broad offering of financial services, including vehicle financing, leasing, insurance and fleet management. Daimler sells its products in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities on five continents. The company's founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, continued to make automotive history following their invention of the automobile in 1886. As an automotive pioneer, Daimler and its employees willingly accept an obligation to act responsibly towards society and the environment and to shape the future of safe and sustainable mobility with groundbreaking technologies and high-quality products. The current brand portfolio includes the world's most valuable automobile brand, Mercedes-Benz, as well as smart, AMG, Maybach, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Setra, Orion and Thomas Built Buses. The company is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt, New York and Stuttgart (stock exchange abbreviation DAI). In 2007, the Group sold 2.1 million vehicles and employed a workforce of over 270,000 people; revenue totaled euro 99.4 billion and EBIT amounted to euro 8.7 billion. Daimler is an automotive Group with a commitment to excellence, and aims to achieve sustainable growth and industry-leading profitability.

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Kevin Strawbridge Named President of DealTaker.com

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kevin Strawbridge has been named president of DealTaker.com, Media General's online social shopping and coupon site that offers consumers a broad array of bargain hunting, posting and comparison opportunities.

Mr. Strawbridge was most recently vice president of marketing for CardsDirect.com, where he oversaw marketing, operations and product development. Prior to that, he advised e-commerce, retail, multi-channel and start-up businesses through his own management consulting firm. Before that, he was director of e-commerce at collectiblestoday.com, where he drove online traffic through search, affiliate and e-mail marketing. Mr. Strawbridge has also managed e-commerce programs for JCPenney Direct and SmartPrice.com. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in accounting from Texas A&M University.

"Kevin has extensive experience in every aspect of e-commerce," said Kirk Read, president of the Interactive Media Division of Media General. "He brings vision, perspective, leadership and a strong commitment to innovative solutions to this new growth business. Kevin will grow audience, conversion and revenue through product development, marketing and distribution across the Internet and mobile web."

Acquired by Media General on March 31, 2008, DealTaker.com offers community-generated deals from more than 1,500 stores and offers thousands of coupons as well as a price comparison search engine showcasing more than 15 million products.

About Media General

Media General is a leading provider of local news, information and entertainment over multiple media platforms. The company serves markets primarily in the Southeastern United States. Media General publishes 24 daily newspapers, including The Tampa Tribune, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Winston-Salem Journal; and community newspapers in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina; plus approximately 275 weekly newspapers and other targeted publications. The company owns and operates 19 network-affiliated television stations that reach approximately 30 percent of the television households in the Southeast and nearly 9 percent of those in the United States. The company's interactive media operations include Web sites and portals that are associated with each of its newspapers and television stations as well as with many specialty publications, and two growing interactive advertising services companies, Blockdot, Inc. and DealTaker.com.

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STMicroelectronics and NAVTEQ Combine Road Map and Position Data to Enhance Driver Safety

GENEVA, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics today announced an agreement with NAVTEQ to collaborate on the development of a novel solution that combines a digital road map with positioning data to enable advanced driver assistance applications, such as curve over-speed warning or adaptive headlight control. Embedded in a small, low-cost module, the Map and Positioning Engine (MPE) is designed to enhance driver safety and convenience in all vehicles, even when a driver navigation system is not resident.

Because traffic accidents can result from driving too fast when navigating curves, systems capable of warning and aiding the driver in keeping a safe speed look very promising. Knowing distance to an upcoming curve and the curve's radius, the ST engine with a NAVTEQ MPE(TM) map can enable applications that calculate a maximum speed to safely pass the curve and, if the vehicle's speed exceeds this limit, warn the driver -- visually, acoustically, or haptically -- or even reduce the speed automatically.

Similarly, the MPE can enable applications that generate a warning message or prevent acceleration by the adaptive cruise control when the vehicle is in a freeway exit lane, in a speed-limited urban area, or approaching traffic lights over the next hill.

The key elements of the MPE are ST's GPS technology and the NAVTEQ MPE map containing ADAS road geometry, topology, and additional attributes, such as number of lanes or speed limits. The current vehicle position is matched to upcoming road segments in the map and NAVTEQ's patented Electronic Horizon technology interprets attributes on the road ahead to deliver essential predictive road information that could warn or aid the driver in advance of a potentially dangerous situation.

The powerful, cost-effective design can be implemented in a small module about the size of a credit card that would operate on the vehicle's CAN (Controller Area Network) bus or even embedded in another sensor or electronic control unit in the car. Such autonomy will allow developers to deploy critical ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) applications independent of standard vehicle navigation systems.

"We are very excited to be working with ST and their proven GPS technology on this important industry development," said Bob Denaro, NAVTEQ vice president of ADAS. "ST has done a masterful job of implementing our Map and Positioning Engine and realizing our vision of bringing the critical efficiency, safety and convenience features to all vehicles."

"The ability to provide predictive road information and help both the driver and vehicle better react to current conditions represents a quantum leap in thinking about digital maps and GPS positioning in the car," said Kevin Gagnon, Vice President of STMicroelectronics' Automotive Business Unit. "We are pleased to play a key role in the development of NAVTEQ-initiated platform that is set to foster rapid deployment of ADAS applications independent of the vehicle's installed navigation system."

Additional enhancements to driver safety that could benefit from the combination of real-time positioning data and the digital map include adaptive headlight control and optimized slope driving. For example, when the vehicle is approaching a curve, the headlights can be turned exactly into the direction the vehicle will go, even before the curve is reached. The slope information can be coupled with the vehicle's powertrain to recognize a particular hill and help the driver choose the most efficient acceleration or gear shift for fuel economy and smooth driving.

The Map and Positioning Engine prototype modules are now available from ST.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.

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Eutelsat Affirms its Commitment to "Digital France 2012", the New Initiative Launched by the French Government

PARIS, October 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), Europe's leading satellite operator, affirms its commitment to playing a full role in "Digital France 2012", the French Government's initiative designed to promote the digital economy all over French territory.

The first part of the "Digital France 2012" programme underscores the French Government's objective of ensuring that all French homes have access to broadband. The Government has pledged itself to equitable treatment for all its citizens, to ensuring that there is a balanced approach to the development of French territory, to making sure that businesses are competitive, and to providing the opportunity for French culture to flourish. Satellites constitute a powerful tool with which to take up the challenge of universal broadband coverage through the complementary facility they can provide to ADSL and fibre networks at a low marginal deployment cost. This follows on from their longstanding role as a complement to terrestrial networks for television broadcasting.

Eutelsat's consumer satellite broadband service offer is based on Tooway(TM), a new service available in France since late 2007. Designed as a consumer product, this innovative service uses the ViaSat bidirectional SurfBeam(R) DOCSIS technology already adopted by more than 400 000 satellite homes in North America.

Tooway(TM) operates via a modem and a 67 cm antenna installed at the user's premises to deliver broadband at prices and speeds comparable to ADSL throughout mainland France.

In Europe, Swisscom, the leading Swiss telecommunications operator, has already opted for Eutelsat's Tooway(TM) service to fulfil its commitment to universal service provision, making broadband access available all over Switzerland.

Tooway(TM) today uses Ka-band capacity on-board Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) 6 satellite. In order to ensure widescale deployment of the service across Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, Eutelsat this year initiated the investment in a significant new satellite infrastructure programme which will take satellite broadband performance to the level of ADSL 2. This new infrastructure associates the KA-SAT satellite, built by EADS Astrium, with earth stations connected to the Internet backbone. Scheduled to be available in 2010, the operational capacity of more than 70 Gbps of KA-SAT will make it the highest capacity satellite in the world when it is deployed. It will be followed into orbit in 2011 by the ViaSat 1 satellite of ViaSat which will offer the same type of service in North America.

Giuliano Berretta, Eutelsat's Chairman & CEO, said "The initiative taken by the French Government reinforces our own ambitions in the broadband market. For Eutelsat, the roll-out of the Tooway(TM) service is a major step, indicative of our objective for satellite broadband to be an economically viable mass-market solution for resolving the digital divide. By delivering television to homes located beyond reach of terrestrial reception, and connecting businesses and local communities to the Internet in areas not served by ADSL, satellite already fulfils a vital role in opening up underserved "grey" areas. This progress is continuing with the introduction of the consumer Tooway(TM) service and will advance still further all over Europe with the arrival of the KA-SAT satellite from 2010 onwards."

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 24 satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 30 June 2008, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 3,120 television channels and 1,100 radio stations. More than 1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates services through its teleport in Italy that serves enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 538 commercial, technical and operational experts from 27 countries.

http://www.eutelsat.com/ http://www.tooway.com/ For further information Press Vanessa O'Connor Tel: +33-1-5398-38-88 voconnor@eutelsat.fr Frederique Gautier Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 fgautier@eutelsat.fr Investors Gilles Janvier Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30 investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Eutelsat Communications

CONTACT: For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel:
+33-1-5398-38-88, voconnor@eutelsat.fr, Frederique Gautier, Tel:
+33-1-53-98-38-88,fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Investors, Gilles Janvier, Tel:
+33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Eutelsat affirme son engagement à participer à l'initiative gouvernementale française << France numerique 2012 >>

PARIS, October 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris : ETL), premier opérateur européen de satellites, affirme son engagement à participer à l'initiative gouvernementale francaise << France numérique 2012 >>, destinée à favoriser l'économie numérique sur l'ensemble du territoire.

Ce programme souligne, dans son premier axe, l'objectif du gouvernement français d'assurer un accès à l'Internet à haut débit à l'intégralité des foyers français. Le gouvernement en fait un engagement d'équité entre les citoyens, d'aménagement équilibré du territoire, de compétitivité des entreprises et de rayonnement de la culture française. A l'instar de son rôle de parfait complément des réseaux terrestres pour la diffusion des programmes de télévision, les satellites constituent aujourd'hui un moyen privilégié de satisfaire cet objectif de couverture universelle pour le haut débit, en complétant, à des coÃ»ts de déploiement marginaux faibles, les réseaux terrestres d'ADSL et de fibre optique.

L'offre haut débit par satellite fournie par Eutelsat au grand public repose sur le service Tooway(TM) qui est disponible en France depuis fin 2007. Conçue pour les particuliers, cette solution innovante est basée sur la technologie de haut débit bidirectionnel par satellite SurfBeam(R) DOCSIS de ViaSat, déjà choisie par plus de 400 000 utilisateurs en Amérique du Nord.

Fonctionnant chez l'utilisateur avec un modem et une antenne de 67cm, Tooway(TM) permet d'offrir un accès Internet haut débit à des prix et des débits comparables à l'ADSL sur l'intégralité du territoire métropolitain.

En Europe, Swisscom, le premier opérateur suisse de télécommunications, a déjà choisi le service Tooway(TM) d'Eutelsat pour répondre à son engagement de service universel en matière d'accès Internet haut débit sur l'ensemble du territoire suisse.

Le service Tooway(TM) utilise aujourd'hui la capacité en bande Ka du satellite HOT BIRD(TM) 6 d'Eutelsat. Afin de déployer le service à grande échelle à travers l'Europe et le Bassin méditerranéen, Eutelsat a initié cette année l'investissement dans une nouvelle infrastructure satellitaire qui permettra de fournir des performances comparables à ceux de l'ADSL 2. Cette infrastructure, associant le satellite KA-SAT construit par EADS Astrium, avec des stations au sol connectées à la dorsale Internet, sera disponible en 2010. Avec une capacité opérationnelle de plus de 70 Gbps, il sera le satellite offrant la plus grande capacité au monde au moment de son déploiement. Il sera suivi en orbite en 2011 par le satellite ViaSat 1 de ViaSat qui offrira le mÃªme type de services an Amérique du Nord.

Giuliano Berretta, Président-directeur général d'Eutelsat, a déclaré: << L'initiative prise par le gouvernement français conforte notre propre ambition sur le haut débit. Pour Eutelsat le lancement du service Tooway(TM) est une étape majeure qui s'inscrit dans notre volonté de faire de l'Internet par satellite une solution de masse économiquement viable pour résoudre la fracture numérique. En fournissant la télévision aux foyers à l'écart de la réception hertzienne et en connectant à l'Internet les entreprises et les collectivités locales qui ne sont pas desservies par l'ADSL, le satellite joue d'ores à déjà un rôle primordial pour désenclaver des zones blanches. Cette évolution se concrétise dans le lancement de l'offre Tooway(TM) pour le grand public et sera renforcée à partir de 2010 sur l'ensemble de l'Europe avec le satellite KA-SAT. >>

A propos d'Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris : ETL, code ISIN : FR0010221234) est la société holding d'Eutelsat S.A. Avec des ressources en orbite sur 24 satellites offrant une couverture sur toute l'Europe, le Moyen-Orient, l'Afrique et l'Inde et sur de larges zones de l'Asie et du continent américain, Eutelsat est l'un des trois premiers opérateurs mondiaux de satellites en termes de chiffre d'affaires. Au 30 juin 2008, la flotte des satellites d'Eutelsat assure la diffusion de plus de 3 120 chaînes de télévision et 1 100 stations de radio. Plus de 1 100 programmes de télévision sont diffusés par les satellites HOT BIRD(TM) à la position orbitale 13 degrés Est vers une audience de plus de 120 millions de foyers recevant le câble et le satellite en Europe, au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord. La flotte d'Eutelsat distribue également une large gamme de services fixes et mobiles de télécommunications et de diffusion de données pour les réseaux vidéo professionnels et les réseaux d'entreprise, ainsi qu'un portefeuille d'applications haut débit pour les fournisseurs d'accès Internet et pour les transports routiers, maritimes et aériens. Filiale d'Eutelsat dédiée à l'exploitation de services IP sur son téléport en Italie, Skylogic commercialise ses services auprès des entreprises, des collectivités locales, des administrations et des organisations humanitaires, en Europe, en Afrique, en Asie et sur le continent américain. Eutelsat, dont le siège est à Paris, regroupe, avec ses filiales, 538 collaborateurs issus de 27 nationalités.

http://www.eutelsat.com

http://www.tooway.com

Pour plus d'informations Presse Vanessa O'Connor Tél. : +33-1-53-98-38-88 voconnor@eutelsat.fr Frédérique Gautier Tél. : +33-1-53-98-38-88 fgautier@eutelsat.fr Investisseurs Gilles Janvier Tél. : +33-1-53-98-35-30 investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Eutelsat Communications

Pour plus d'informations Presse: Vanessa O'Connor, Tél. : +33-1-53-98-38-88, voconnor@eutelsat.fr. Frédérique Gautier, Tél. : +33-1-53-98-38-88, fgautier@eutelsat.fr. Investisseurs: Gilles Janvier, Tél. : +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Media Advisory - Timing of Sierra Wireless Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will hold a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the results at 5:30 PM Eastern time the same day.

Conference Call and Webcast: ---------------------------- Date and Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:30 PM Eastern time Conference call number: 1-800-733-7560 or 1-416-644-3414. Webcast (listen only): To access the web broadcast of the call, please

enter http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID=2381500. Microsoft Windows Media Player software is required. To download the software, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download.

To participate in this conference call or webcast, please connect approximately ten minutes prior to the commencement of the call.

For those unable to participate in the live call, an instant replay will be available for seven business days. Dial 1-877-289-8525 or 1-416-640-1917 and enter passcode 21280223 followed by the pound key to access the instant replay.

The Web broadcast will remain available at the above link for 90 days following the call.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that we do not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan", "expect", "believe", and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in the wireless data communications market. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data communications market, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.

Sierra Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, Email:
smyers@sierrawireless.com

Harman Kardon(R) GLA-55(TM) Offers Sonic Perfection for the Audio EnthusiastMerging the latest in art and science, the GLA-55 loudspeaker system provides world-class Harman Kardon performance for computer and high-fidelity applications

WOODBURY, N.Y., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Harman Kardon, Inc., today announced the introduction of the GLA-55 high-end two-piece speaker system for computer and home entertainment use. Offering versatility in its function, the Harman Kardon GLA-55 system is a stylized multimedia focal point, boasting breathtaking beauty, functionality and impeccable sonic performance. Combining numerous proprietary technologies, the GLA-55 system delivers clear and accurate high-impact sound with a large soundstage. Arguably the best 2.0 speaker system available today, it integrates beautifully with home and office decor, and is perfect for audio enthusiasts looking for an audiophile-quality sound experience.

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From the tuned-port enclosure and custom chrome tubing to the powerful bass of its Atlas(TM) woofers and crystal-clear highs of its CMMD(R) Lite tweeters, the GLA-55 system represents true audio luxury. It delivers with a powerfully tuned 100-watt bi-amplified digital amplifier coupled with DSP (digital signal processing) equalization to efficiently provide its transducers with efficient power. For added bass response, a subwoofer output is provided for connection to a variety of stand-alone subwoofers. And touch-sensitive volume controls make it easy to control: simply touch both volume controls simultaneously to mute the audio output, and touch again to unmute. From the chrome base to the fully visible audio engine and port, the clear glass-like design has every detail covered.

"From its inception, the Harman Kardon design and engineering teams worked in tandem to create the aesthetics for the GLA-55 system," said Christopher M. Dragon, director of brand marketing for the Harman Consumer Mobile, Portable and Companion Products division. "Our goal was to create a system that truly brought high-performance audio to the computer, but also had stunning visual appeal. The GLA-55 system accomplishes just that by delivering pure Harman Kardon performance in a simple yet luxurious design."

The GLA-55 features many proprietary technologies to provide the highest quality sound possible; they include:

Atlas AL and CMMD Lite Transducers -- The CMMD Lite drivers provide accurate high frequencies, but are capable of low-frequency extension to four octaves; the Atlas AL drivers are capable of nearly 1" peak-to-peak travel for tight, accurate bass reproduction. Their pairing provides a full, rich frequency response, from the lowest bass to highest highs.

Slipstream Port Design -- The GLA-55 port minimizes boundary layer separation, providing high-output bass with low distortion.

COE (Computer-Optimized Equalization) -- The system equalization is computer-optimized to provide a rich, complete soundstage over a wide range of listening positions.

OCT (Optimized Compression Topology) -- The GLA-55 system utilizes a proprietary compression technology to ensure clean, accurate sound at high output levels.

Pricing and Availability

Available in clear with chrome accents, the Harman Kardon GLA-55 system is compatible with desktop computers (all platforms), laptops and MP3 and portable media players.

Limited quantity available for fall 2008, Amazon.com is accepting pre-orders starting today with a suggested retail price of $999.99.

About Harman Kardon, Inc.

Harman Kardon is a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (http://www.harman.com/). Harman International designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets, and maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia, employing more than 11,000 people worldwide. The Harman International family of brands includes AKG(R), Audioaccess(R), Becker(R), BSS(R), Crown(R), dbx(R), DigiTech(R), Harman Kardon(R), Infinity(R), JBL(R), Lexicon(R), Mark Levinson(R), Revel(R), QNX(R), Soundcraft(R) and Studer(R). Harman International's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NYSE: HAR."

Harman Kardon, CMMD, AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and Studer are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Atlas is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

For additional information, contact: Angie Ayala Edelman 201 Baldwin Ave. San Mateo, CA 94401 Phone: 650.762.2952 Fax: 650.762.2801 E-mail: angie.ayala@edelman.com

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CONTACT: Angie Ayala of Edelman, +1-650-762-2952, fax, +1-650-762-2801,
angie.ayala@edelman.com, for Harman Kardon, Inc.

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

BusinessWeek Enhances Digital Sales Team Leadership With Appointment of Scott MillerNew hire supports BusinessWeek's strong digital growth and expansion

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessWeek announced today that Scott Miller has been named Vice President of Digital Media Sales. Mr. Miller will be responsible for driving BusinessWeek's digital sales strategy, revenue, and packages; developing new programs and products; and working across the media industry on developing and taking advantage of key digital initiatives. He will also be charged with furthering sales and sponsorship opportunities for Business Exchange ( http://bx.businessweek.com/ ), an innovative online offering that aims to better serve the evolving information needs of business professionals.

BusinessWeek continues to break new ground in the digital marketplace, generating a significant amount of revenue and growth from its Web properties. BusinessWeek.com is increasingly resonating with readers, resulting in record traffic growth in 2008; and the success of the recent launch of Business Exchange brings even more opportunity for expansion and leadership in the digital space.

A key member of BusinessWeek's integrated sales organization, Mr. Miller reports to Jessica Sibley, Senior Vice President and Worldwide Publisher, and is aligned with BusinessWeek's digital team led by Roger Neal, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BusinessWeek.com.

Sibley stated, "As BusinessWeek continues to innovate and better serve the digital marketplace, Scott is well-positioned to help us build on our recent successes and strengthen our market share. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge, strong leadership and a proven ability to grow business. Working with our global sales organization, Scott will ensure the full potential for digital sales growth is realized."

"Scott's deep digital knowledge and entrepreneurial experience further strengthen our digital and sales teams. We are committed to investing in and driving growth of our digital offerings, and Scott will play a key role in creating support of these initiatives in the marketplace," said Neal.

Mr. Miller brings more than 15 years experience in developing, growing and leading creative sales initiatives in both digital and traditional environments. He joins BusinessWeek from Professional Social Networks, Inc., a grassroots business to business media and marketing services company which he co-founded and served as Vice President of Sales. Previously, he spent nearly a decade with Ziff Davis Media/Ziff Davis Enterprise where he held various positions including Senior Executive Director of the Custom Solutions Group and National Associate Publisher at CIO Insight and Baseline Magazines. While with Ziff Davis, he also worked on developing business plans, directing ad operations, and securing strategic partnerships. Previously he held positions at Checkpoint Systems, Inc. and MCS Business Machines.

Mr. Miller holds a B.S. from State University of New York at Oneonta in Business Economics.

About BusinessWeek

BusinessWeek is a global source of trusted content that informs and inspires business leaders to make smarter decisions in their professional and personal lives. Founded in 1929 and published by the McGraw-Hill Companies, BusinessWeek magazine is the market leader, with more than 4.7 million readers each week in 140 countries. Local language editions include Chinese, Israeli and Bahasa Indonesian. Launched in 1994, BusinessWeek.com is the preeminent provider of daily, essential business news, information, and services to business decision-makers. Reaching 85% of the nation's households, BusinessWeek TV delivers important business, consumer and financial news to television viewers every week.

BusinessWeek

CONTACT: Patti Straus
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or
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Web site: http://www.businessweek.com/
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Start-Up Production of New Irvine Sensors Thermal Imaging Products Specified in 2009 Defense Appropriations Act

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Irvine Sensors Corporation announced today that the 2009 Defense Appropriations Act, which was signed into law on October 1, 2008, includes line-item funding aggregating $2.4 million to start low-rate production of new advanced thermal imaging products to be built by Irvine Sensors, in conjunction with strategic partners, for use in military applications. Details of the new products have not yet been publicly released. Irvine Sensors expects to coordinate its planning with its strategic partners to allow for rapid start-up of the new production once the allocated funds have been added to existing Irvine Sensors' contracts.

John Carson, Irvine Sensors' Chairman and CEO, said, "This earmarked funding should help our strategic team get some exciting new products in the hands of users in the field as quickly as possible. If the reaction from such users is what we expect, important new markets could be opened for us."

Irvine Sensors Corporation (http://www.irvine-sensors.com/), headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, is a vision systems company engaged in the development and sale of miniaturized infrared and electro-optical cameras, image processors and stacked chip assemblies and research and development related to high density electronics, miniaturized sensors, optical interconnection technology, high speed network security, image processing and low-power analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for diverse systems applications.

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Important factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the ability of the Company and its strategic partners to successfully meet the requirements of government customers for the planned new products; our ability to successfully coordinate our strategic teams; budgetary issues, constraints and funding delays, as well as market conditions, international conflicts, natural disasters and other events beyond our control that might divert funds allocated under the 2009 Defense Appropriations Act to other purposes, the availability of sufficient working capital to support fulfillment of our contracts; our ability to resolve technological challenges, the impact of competitive products and technologies, our ability to raise additional debt or equity financing; general market conditions; and the general economic and political conditions and specific conditions that may impact our operations. Further information on Irvine Sensors Corporation, including additional risk factors that may affect our forward-looking statements, is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Current Reports on Form 8-K and our other SEC filings that are available through the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov/).

Irvine Sensors Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Relations of Irvine Sensors Corporation,
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Three Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Agree Captaris Merger with Open Text is in the Best Interests of Captaris Shareholders

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Captaris, Inc. , a leading provider of software products that automate documentâÂˆÂ’centric processes, today announced that three leading independent proxy advisory firms, RiskMetrics, Glass Lewis & Co. and PROXY Governance, Inc., have concluded that the proposed merger with Open Text, Inc. is in the best interests of Captaris's shareholders and recommends that Captaris's shareholders vote for the proposed merger. The Company also announced that it has received early termination of the waiting period under the HartâÂˆÂ’ScottâÂˆÂ’Rodino Act for the proposed merger.

The special meeting of shareholders to vote on the merger is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time at the Sheraton Bellevue Hotel at 100 112th Avenue, NE, Bellevue, Washington 98004. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2008, will be entitled to vote at the special meeting.

In its report recommending the merger with Open Text, RiskMetrics concluded, "based on our review of the terms of the transaction and the factors described above, specifically the market premium and the extensive sale process, we believe that the merger agreement warrants shareholder support."

Glass Lewis & Co. noted that, ". . . the board of directors conducted a lengthy and rigorous sale process which involved multiple interested parties and the negotiated equity premium is greater than that paid in similar transactions observed by the financial advisor."

PROXY Governance concluded that, "We support this transaction because it appears to place a fair value on the company based on analysts' opinions, the overall market reaction, and the premium offered."

Bruce L. Crockett, Chairman of the Captaris Board of Directors, stated, "We are very pleased that three leading independent proxy advisors endorse our proposed merger with Open Text. Their united front confirms our conviction that the merger offers the best value to Captaris's shareholders and that all shareholders should vote for the merger."

If any shareholders have questions or need assistance in voting their shares, they are encouraged to call the company's proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, at 800âÂˆÂ’322âÂˆÂ’2885.

Consummation of the proposed merger will require, among other conditions, the affirmative vote of a majority of Captaris shares outstanding.

Assuming all other closing conditions are satisfied, the merger is expected to close soon after the required vote is obtained.

About Captaris, Inc.

Captaris, Inc. is a leading provider of software products that automate document-centric business processes. Captaris specializes in document capture, recognition, routing, workflow and delivery. Captaris integrated solutions provide interoperability with leading line of business applications and technology platforms. Captaris products include Captaris Workflow, Alchemy, DOKuStar, RecoStar, and Single Click Entry which are distributed through a global network of leading technology partners. Captaris customers include the entire Fortune 100 and the majority of Global 2000 companies. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Captaris was founded in 1982 and is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol CAPA. Captaris has approximately 565 employees. For more information about Captaris please visit: http://www.captaris.com/.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

In connection with the proposed merger, Captaris filed a definitive proxy statement (the "proxy statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on October 3, 2008, which includes relevant materials in connection with the proposed transactions. This material is not a substitute for the proxy statement regarding the proposed transactions. SHAREHOLDERS OF CAPTARIS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The proxy statement and other relevant materials, and any and all documents filed by Captaris with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Captaris by directing a written request to Captaris, Inc., 301 116th Avenue SE, Suite 400, Bellevue, WA98004, Attention: Investor Relations. Captaris's filings with the SEC may also be obtained free of charge from Captaris's website at http://www.captaris.com/, under the tab labeled "Investor Relations." Captaris and its directors, executive officers and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be soliciting proxies from Captaris's shareholders in favor of the proposed transaction. Information regarding Captaris's directors and executive officers is available in Captaris's amendment to its annual report for fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 on Form 10-K/A, which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2008. Additional information regarding the interests of Captaris's potential participants is included in the proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC.

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the termination of the HSR waiting period and the anticipated closing of the proposed acquisition. Forward-looking statements relating to expectations about future results or events are based upon information available as of today's date, and there is no assumed obligation to update any of these statements. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may vary materially from the results and expectations discussed. For instance, although Captaris and Open Text have signed an agreement for a subsidiary of Open Text to merge with and into Captaris, there is no assurance that they will complete the proposed merger. The proposed merger may not occur if Captaris does not receive necessary approval of its shareholders or if either Captaris or Open Text fails to satisfy other various customary conditions to closing. Other risks and uncertainties to which Captaris is subject are discussed in its reports filed with the SEC under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 (filed with the SEC on March 17, 2008). One or more of these factors have affected, and could affect Captaris's plans and projections. Any forward-looking statement is qualified by reference to these risks, uncertainties and factors. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the documents in which they are made. These risks, uncertainties and factors are not exclusive, and Captaris undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release, except as required by law.

(C)2008 All rights reserved. The following are registered trademarks and trademarks of Captaris Inc. and its subsidiaries: Captaris, the Captaris logo, Alchemy(R), Captaris Workflow(TM), RightDocs(TM), RightFax(R), RightFlow(TM) and RightStar(TM) in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. FaxPress(TM) is a registered trademark of Castelle. RecoStar, DOKuStar, DOKuStar Capture Suite, Single Click Entry, and InvoiceCENTER are registered trademarks and trademarks of Captaris Document Technologies GmbH. All other brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Captaris Investor Contacts: Peter Papano Captaris, Inc. +1-425-638-4200 peterpapano@captaris.com; or Tim Lynch Joele Frank Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher +1-212-355-4449 tlynch@joelefrank.com Web site: http://www.captaris.com/

Captaris, Inc.

CONTACT: Captaris Investor Contacts: Peter Papano, Captaris, Inc.,
+1-425-638-4200, peterpapano@captaris.com; or Tim Lynch, Joele Frank,
Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, +1-212-355-4449, tlynch@joelefrank.com

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

Jarden Corporation Wins 2008 Chicago Innovation Award For Its First Alert(R) Tundra(TM) Fire Extinguishing SprayBreakthrough in Fire Fighting Technology Takes a Top Honor at Annual Awards Ceremony

RYE, N.Y., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jarden Corporation today announced that it has received a leading industry innovation award for its First Alert(R) Tundra(TM) Fire Extinguishing Spray. The revolutionary point and spray aerosol type extinguisher will be honored later this month at the prestigious Chicago Innovation Awards (CIA), which for the last six years has honored the region's leading companies, products and services.

Recognized for its compact and lightweight patent-pending design, the Tundra(TM) Fire Extinguishing Spray was selected as a winner from more than 300 nominations and is currently featured in a special Chicago Innovation section on the BusinessWeek website. Tundra(TM) is highlighted for its use of a nontoxic and biodegradable chemical that can put out common household fires as well as grease and electrical fires and for its many advantages which include a wide spray area and a discharge up to four times longer than a traditional fire extinguisher allowing for more time to fight a fire. Introduced in 2007, Tundra(TM) has become First Alert's(R) best-selling extinguishing product and its second best selling product after its battery-powered smoke alarm.

Martin E. Franklin, Chairman and CEO of Jarden Corporation, said, "We are honored to be receiving this award for a product that is helping to usher in a new way of improving consumers' lives. This commitment to innovation is in the DNA of everything we do at Jarden and across all of our brands. First Alert(R) is emblematic of this dedication to innovation and I want to congratulate the First Alert(R) team on this honor -- it's a big win for them, and for the Jarden family."

The Chicago Innovation Awards honor businesses and nonprofit organizations that develop the year's most innovative new products and services. Winners were recently profiled in a special online section of BusinessWeek, and will be honored at a special reception and awards ceremony to be held Oct. 28 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.

About First Alert and BRK Brands

BRK Brands, Inc. (Aurora, IL), is a fully owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (Rye, NY) NYSE: JAH, a leading provider of niche consumer products used in and around the home. For 50 years, BRK Brands, Inc. has been the manufacturer of First Alert(R)-branded home-safety products, the most trusted and recognized safety brands in America. BRK Brands designs and develops innovative safety solutions including Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray, ONELINK wireless alarms and a comprehensive line of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and escape ladders to protect what matters most. Such products are also marketed under the BRK Electronics(R) brand, The Professional Standard for the builder and contractor audiences. BRK Brands, Inc. products are found in more than 30 countries worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.firstalert.com/, http://www.brkelectronics.com/, and http://www.jarden.com/.

About Jarden Corporation

Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of niche consumer products used in and around the home. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia(R), Berkley(R), Campingaz(R), Coleman(R), Fenwick(R), Gulp(R), JT(R), K2(R), Marker(R), Marmot(R), Mitchell(R), Penn(R), Rawlings(R), Shakespeare(R), Stearns(R), Stren(R), Trilene(R), and Volkl(R). Consumer Solutions: Bionaire(R), Crock-Pot(R), FoodSaver(R), Health o meter(R), Holmes(R), Mr. Coffee(R), Oster(R), Patton(R), Rival(R), Seal-a-Meal(R), Sunbeam(R), VillaWare(R) and White Mountain(TM). Branded Consumables: Ball(R), Bee(R), Bicycle(R), Crawford(R), Diamond(R), Dicon(R), First Alert(R), Forster(R), Hoyle(R), Kerr(R), Lehigh(R), Leslie-Locke(R), Loew-Cornell(R) and Pine Mountain(R). Headquartered in Rye, N.Y., Jarden has over 25,000 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jarden.com/.

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Seven Delaware Nonprofits Receive $77,500 From the Verizon Foundation and Verizon WirelessFunding to Help Organizations Combat Domestic Violence

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is observed in October, seven Delaware nonprofit organizations will receive $77,500 from the Verizon Foundation - the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications - and Verizon Wireless to support existing domestic violence prevention and education programs and help create new ones.

Grant recipients were announced Tuesday (Oct. 21) at the annual meeting of the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Verizon Delaware and Verizon Wireless are sponsors of this year's luncheon meeting. Winners and their specific grant-funded programs are:

-- Child Inc. - Helping Children Heal, a program that addresses issues faced by children who witness acts of domestic violence. -- Community Legal Aid Society Inc. - services for victims of domestic violence. -- Delaware Center for Justice - Elderly Victim Services program. -- Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Training for Change initiative to improve statewide response to and prevention of domestic violence, and support for a community PSA campaign. -- La Esperanza Inc. - bilingual victim-services program. -- Latin American Community Center - continued funding for the Families in Control program to prevent domestic violence. -- VSA Arts of Delaware - continued funding for A View Through My Window, an expressive art project designed for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This year's funding will focus on projects for youth.

The coalition also honored Verizon Delaware President William Allan with its annual Vision of Peace Award for his leading role in the campaign against domestic violence in the First State.

"I accept this honor on behalf of all Verizon employees, who have taken a strong stand against domestic violence," said Allan. "We all know this is a serious issue in our country. We all care deeply about the communities we serve. In addition to our front-line advocacy, our grant programs continue to raise awareness, educate people about the causes and effects of domestic violence, and help our communities in the First State address and prevent domestic violence situations."

Verizon Wireless, a recognized corporate leader in the fight against domestic violence, is providing grants through its HopeLine(R) phone recycling program, where no-longer-needed wireless phones, batteries and accessories from any wireless provider are collected at the company's Communications Stores nationwide. Phones are refurbished or recycled in an environmentally sound way.

Proceeds from the HopeLine program benefit domestic violence survivors and nonprofit advocacy agencies by providing them with essential communication tools - wireless phones and services - and financial grants.

Since 2001, HopeLine has awarded $5.6 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies throughout the country and collected more than 5 million wireless phones.

"In times of danger, domestic violence victims need access to resources that will provide assistance, and are easily accessible and secure," said Christine Baron, president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia Tri-State region.

"That's the focus of our HopeLine program - to provide cell phones in emergency situations, but also to provide much-needed funding so organizations can continue making a positive impact in the community," Baron added. "We certainly applaud the work that outstanding Delaware organizations perform each day in the areas of domestic violence education and prevention."

About the Verizon Foundation:

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education through its signature program, Thinkfinity.org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2007, the foundation awarded more than $67.4 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the United States and abroad. The foundation also matched the charitable donations of Verizon employees and retirees, resulting in $25.1 million in combined contributions. Through Verizon Volunteers, one of the nation's largest employee volunteer programs, Verizon employees and retirees have volunteered more than 3 million hours of community service since Verizon's inception in 2000. For more information on the foundation, visit http://www.verizon.com/foundation.

About Verizon Communications

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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Mercury Computer Systems Announces Enhancement to Ensemble MicroTCA and AdvancedTCA PlatformsThe MXI-205 AMC supports Xilinx(R) Virtex(TM) 5 FPGA and VITA-57 FMC-based I/O standard, enabling versatile, cutting-edge processing for commercial and defense applications

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of embedded, high-performance computing solutions for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, announced availability of the newest member of the Ensemble(TM) product family: the MXI-205 Xilinx V5 FPGA AMC (advanced mezzanine card), a powerful FPGA-based processor and I/O module.

The MXI-205 combines a Virtex-5 FPGA compute node (CN) with switch fabric flexibility and multiple FMC (FPGA mezzanine card)-based I/O options. Configurable for a variety of high-performance, high-bandwidth, and low- latency processing and I/O needs, this versatile module uses the power of FPGA processing to reduce system size, cost, and complexity in network, telecom, industrial control, defense, and other applications. The MXI-205 is being evaluated by a broad range of clients, covering applications as diverse as telecom, image processing, and high-energy physics, and is seen as a key enabler for high-density compute and I/O intensive MicroTCA(R) platforms.

"Our customers are currently using Ensemble AdvancedTCA(R) solutions to address a variety of complex, high-bandwidth, low-latency computing challenges," said Greg Tiedemann, Product Line Director at Mercury Computer Systems. "The MXI-205 AMC enables these customers to access cutting-edge FPGA processing, and it can also easily integrate a wide range of proprietary and standard interfaces into those platforms, leveraging the versatile FMC modules from Mercury or other suppliers."

For more information and availability on Mercury's comprehensive line of Ensemble solutions, visit http://www.mc.com/microtca, or contact Mercury at (866) 627-6951 or info@mc.com.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. -- Where Challenges Drive Innovation(TM)

Mercury Computer Systems (http://www.mc.com/, NASDAQ: MRCY) provides embedded computing systems and software that combine image, signal, and sensor processing with information management for data-intensive applications. With deep expertise in optimizing algorithms and software and in leveraging industry-standard technologies, we work closely with customers to architect comprehensive, purpose-built solutions that capture, process, and present data for defense electronics, homeland security, and other computationally challenging commercial markets. Our dedication to performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a 25-year history in enabling customers to gain the competitive advantage they need to stay at the forefront of the markets they serve.

Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and serves customers worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and distributors.

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the MXI-205 Xilinx V5 FPGA AMC. You can identify these statements by our use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geo-political unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, continued funding of defense programs, the timing of such funding, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, and difficulties in retaining key customers. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

Contact: Kathleen Sniezek, Public Relations Manager Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. 978-967-1126 / ksniezek@mc.com

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