First American CREDCO Launches New Online Ordering Platform-Simplified Product Ordering; Faster Product Development-

POWAY, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First American CREDCO, the leading provider of credit reporting solutions to the mortgage industry and part of First Advantage Corporation , today announced the replacement of eCREDCO.com, the company's dedicated ecommerce site, with an all new integrated online ordering and marketing Web site. The new site features expanded functionality that allows customers to order and track products more efficiently and the company to develop and deliver new products faster.

The newly upgraded platform -- http://www.credco.com/ -- features a totally improved customer purchasing experience, supported by Direct-Connect customer support, simplified account administration and real-time product tracking. Powered by the latest in Web technology, it significantly reduces product development time, optimizing First American CREDCO's responsiveness to customer demands for timely, market-sensitive product solutions.

New CREDCO.com features include: -- Streamlined Ordering -- Direct-Connect with Customer Support -- Access to Multiple Accounts with a Single Sign-on -- Electronic Document Uploading -- Easy Access to Detailed Pricing and Transactions -- Powerful Search Functionality -- Free Credit Report Reprints -- Real-Time Product Tracking -- Simplified Account Administration -- Credit Card Payment Option

"In today's market conditions, we feel that it's critical to invest in services that assist our customers with business solutions that help improve efficiencies," said John Bauer, executive vice president of business development for First American CREDCO. "We're pleased to offer an ecommerce solution that streamlines the overall process of conducting online business, so they can focus on their business objectives."

CREDCO.com features a new user interface combined with an intuitive design that makes it easy for First American CREDCO customers to access and manage their accounts. They can take advantage of easy document uploading, fast upgrade requests, a multiple contact notification feature and more. Customers can also order multiple products at one time and have them processed as a single order to save time and reduce ordering errors.

First American CREDCO, which provides one out of every two credit reports to the mortgage industry, is offering free online training webinars and a complete demonstration of the site's new features and functionality. For more information on the new online ordering platform, as well as training dates and times, call 800.255.0792 or visit http://www.credco.com/.

About First American CREDCO

First American CREDCO, a division of First Advantage CREDCO, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation, is the nation's number one provider of merged credit reports, processing one out of every two credit reports ordered in the mortgage industry. The division proudly serves a broad range of lending and retail markets with a variety of business information products and services. More information about First American CREDCO can be found at http://www.credco.com/.

About First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation combines industry expertise with information to create products and services that organizations worldwide use to make smarter business decisions. First Advantage is a leading provider of consumer credit information in the mortgage, automotive, payday lending and specialty finance industries; business credit information in the transportation industry; lead generation services; motor vehicle record reports; supply chain security consulting; employment background verifications; occupational health services; applicant tracking systems; recruiting solutions; skills and behavioral assessments; business tax consulting services; corporate and litigation investigations; computer forensics; electronic discovery; data recovery; due diligence reporting; resident screening; property management software and renters insurance. First Advantage ranks among the top companies in all of its major business lines. First Advantage is headquartered in Poway, California, and has more than 4,300 employees in offices throughout the United States and abroad. More information about First Advantage can be found at http://www.fadv.com/.

First Advantage is a majority-owned subsidiary of The First American Corporation , a FORTUNE 500(R) company that traces its history to 1889. First American is America's largest provider of business information, supplying businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people's lives. Additional information about the First American Family of Companies can be found at http://www.firstam.com/.

For more information, please contact David Woodruff at 619.938.6809 or e- mail david.woodruff@FADV.com.

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Hifn, Inc. Reports Q4 FY2008 Results

LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hifn(TM) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2008. This press release contains both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information for which a reconciliation can be found on the final page.

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Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 were $9.0 million, a decrease of 12 percent from the $10.2 million in revenues reported in the previous quarter and a decrease of 18 percent from the $11.0 million in revenues reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Revenues for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008 were $39.4 million, a decrease of eight percent from the $43.0 million reported for the twelve months ended September 30, 2007.

Net loss for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2008, on a GAAP basis, was $3.2 million, or $0.22 per share. Non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of investments, was $1.9 million, or $0.13 per share. Net income for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2007, on a GAAP basis, was $584,000, or $0.04 per share. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets, was $1.9 million, or $0.13 per share.

Net loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008, on a GAAP basis, was $7.8 million, or $0.53 per share. Non-GAAP net loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of investments, was $2.5 million, or $0.17 per share. Net loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2007, on a GAAP basis, was $2.5 million, or $0.18 per share. Non-GAAP net income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2007, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets, was $2.8 million, or $0.19 per share.

"We are disappointed with the results this quarter. In the fourth quarter, security product revenues and gross margins were reduced by a non-Hifn related manufacturing issue at our largest customer. Revenues were further impacted by a large transaction that slipped into October," said Albert Sisto, chairman and chief executive officer of Hifn. "Hifn is well positioned to further its customer and revenue diversification and improve its competitive advantage. Our balance sheet is strong with no debt and we remain in a robust R&D cycle, which is now delivering a range of compelling new products. We believe that our long-term growth prospects have not changed. The continued growth of data storage capacity, coupled with the new converged networks of the data center are presenting us with significant opportunities to broaden the reach of our Express Card product portfolio as well as diversify our customer base. Although we are not immune to an industry slowdown, our industry-leading technology and business model position us well to expand our leadership and competitive advantages during these challenging times," Sisto continued.

"During the fourth quarter, Hifn repurchased 152,400 shares of common stock at an average price per share of $4.31, for an aggregate purchase price of $656,000," said William Walker, Hifn's vice president and chief financial officer. "Under the stock repurchase program, which expired September 30, 2008, Hifn repurchased 344,142 shares of common stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.6 million," Walker continued.

Hifn management will hold a conference call to discuss these results today, November 3, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Those wishing to join should dial 866-219-5269 (domestic U.S.) or 703-639-1121 (international) at approximately 1:15 p.m. Playback of the conference call will be available for 48 hours after the call and may be accessed by calling 888-266-2081 (domestic U.S.) or 703-925-2533 (international), pass code 1296415. This press release and information regarding the conference call, including a webcast of the call, may be accessed through the Investor Relations page in Hifn's corporate website at http://www.hifn.com/.

About Hifn

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

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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

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

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

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

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

This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as: statements about Hifn's future financial performance; long-term growth prospects; continued growth and diversification of customers and revenues; utilization of Hifn's competitive advantages; the potential of future revenue generation from Hifn's research and development activities; successful penetration of new customers and markets with the Express Card product portfolio; and the expansion of our leadership [in the security product industry] and utilization of competitive advantages. Readers are cautioned that Hifn's forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, such as: changes in customer demand and customer ordering patterns, whether as a result of the current worldwide economic slowdown or otherwise; diversification of our customer base and sources of revenues; our ability to execute our product and technology roadmap; our continued ability to control expenses as compared with prior periods; and an economic slowdown in the technology sector. Additional risks are detailed from time to time in Hifn's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hifn undertakes no special duty to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Hifn's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Hifn's results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of Hifn's operating results for any future periods. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Hifn and speak only as of the date of this release.

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HIFN, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net revenues $9,004 $10,998 $39,418 $42,967 Costs and operating expenses: Cost of revenues 3,560 3,468 13,823 14,232 Research and development 3,704 2,589 13,942 12,925 Sales and marketing 2,568 2,276 10,570 8,312 General and administrative 1,784 1,518 6,597 8,558 Amortization of intangibles 749 826 2,996 3,038 Purchased in-process research & development - 159 - 159 12,365 10,836 47,928 47,224 Income (loss) from operations (3,361) 162 (8,510) (4,257) Interest and other income, net 227 431 899 1,900 Income (loss) before income taxes (3,134) 593 (7,611) (2,357) Provision for income taxes 19 9 145 184 Net income (loss) $(3,153) $584 $(7,756) $(2,541) Net income (loss) per share: - Basic $(0.22) $0.04 $(0.53) $(0.18) - Diluted $(0.22) $0.04 $(0.53) $(0.18) Weighted average shares outstanding: - Basic 14,645 14,338 14,766 14,092 - Diluted 14,645 14,682 14,766 14,092 HIFN, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited) September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 ASSETS Current assets: Cash & short-term investments $34,371 $35,322 Accounts receivable, net 6,651 7,450 Inventories 2,283 2,784 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,482 1,428 Total current assets 44,787 46,984 Other receivables 129 189 Property and equipment, net 1,927 1,982 Goodwill, intangibles and other assets, net 6,444 9,811 $53,287 $58,966 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $1,930 $1,467 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3,744 4,051 Total current liabilities 5,674 5,518 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 15 15 Paid-in capital 175,164 171,573 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (102) 3 Accumulated deficit (121,472) (113,716) Treasury stock, at cost (5,992) (4,427) Total stockholders' equity 47,613 53,448 $53,287 $58,966 HIFN, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 GAAP net income (loss) $(3,153) $584 $(7,756) $(2,541) Reconciling items: Stock-based compensation expense 474 512 1,854 2,261 Amortization of intangibles 749 826 2,996 3,038 Impairment of investments (18) - 364 - Non-GAAP net income (loss) $(1,948) $1,922 $(2,542) $2,758 GAAP basic net income (loss) per share $(0.22) $0.04 $(0.53) $(0.18) Reconciling items: Stock-based compensation expense 0.04 0.03 0.13 0.16 Amortization of intangibles 0.05 0.06 0.20 0.22 Impairment of investments 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 Non-GAAP basic net income (loss) per share $(0.13) $0.13 $(0.17) $0.20 GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.22) $0.04 $(0.53) $(0.18) Reconciling items: Stock-based compensation expense 0.04 0.03 0.13 0.16 Amortization of intangibles 0.05 0.06 0.20 0.21 Impairment of investments 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.13) $0.13 $(0.17) $0.19 Shares used to calculate GAAP net income (loss) per share: Basic 14,645 14,338 14,766 14,092 Diluted 14,645 14,682 14,766 14,092 Shares used to calculate non-GAAP net income (loss) per share: Basic 14,645 14,338 14,766 14,092 Diluted 14,645 14,682 14,766 14,302

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LeapFrog Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. , a leading designer, developer and marketer of technology-based learning products, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

For the third quarter 2008, the company reported net sales of $194.6 million and net income of $24.0 million, or $0.38 per share. This compares to net sales of $144.0 million and a net loss of $10.3 million, or $0.16 per share, for the third quarter 2007. In addition to the 35% increase in net sales, the improved financial results included higher gross margin and lower operating expenses year-over-year.

LeapFrog President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey G. Katz stated, "We entered 2008 planning for our largest and most important launch year ever, and our third quarter results were on track with our expectations. Third quarter sales were driven by the continued roll-out of our new products, notably our Leapster2 and Didj educational gaming systems, and the Tag reading system in our international markets. These launches went well and our products have already won numerous awards and strong holiday toy accolades in the media, which we think bodes well for when holiday consumers finally come out of their bunkers. And we think they will come out. But, we doubt we can completely compensate for the recent softness in retail trends and so we are going to moderate our expectation for full year sales growth."

Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Segment Results

Net sales from the U.S. Consumer segment increased 40% to $153.6 million for the third quarter 2008 compared with $109.5 million for the third quarter 2007. Net sales from the International segment increased 26% to $38.2 million for the third quarter 2008 compared with $30.2 million for the third quarter 2007. Net sales from the School segment decreased 35% to $2.8 million for the third quarter 2008 compared with $4.3 million for the third quarter 2007.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit improved to $85.3 million for the third quarter 2008 compared to $60.7 million for the third quarter 2007. Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased by 1.6 percentage points to 43.8% in the third quarter 2008 compared to 42.2% in the third quarter 2007.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses totaled $56.0 million for the third quarter 2008 compared to $71.3 million for the third quarter 2007. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by 35% for the third quarter 2008, reflecting the impact of cost containment actions including headcount reductions, as well as the absence of patent defense and settlement costs. Research and development costs also fell by 18% to $11.7 million, reflecting decreased spending for platform development and the shift to third-party content development. Advertising expense increased 14% year-over-year to $14.6 million for the third quarter 2008 to support new product introductions.

Provision for Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes was $3.9 million for the third quarter 2008 compared with $0.6 million for the third quarter 2007, reflecting the increased profitability of the company.

Net Income/Loss

The company recorded net income of $24.0 million, or $0.38 per share, for the third quarter 2008, compared to a net loss of $10.3 million, or $0.16 per share, for the third quarter 2007. Higher sales, improved gross margins and lower operating expenses drove the improved performance.

Balance Sheet

Inventories were $96.9 million at September 30, 2008, compared with $52.4 million at December 31, 2007 and $110.3 million at September 30, 2007. The increase in inventories since year-end reflects an expanded product portfolio and preparations for the holiday selling season in the fourth quarter. Cash and investments totaled $32.3 million at September 30, 2008, compared with $104.4 million at December 31, 2007 and $97.5 million at September 30, 2007. The decline in cash is due to seasonal working capital needs combined with a year-to-date operating loss.

Outlook

"We are pleased with this quarter's results. We have a strong portfolio of products, clean inventories, a healthy balance sheet and plenty of liquidity to weather the economic storm," said Bill Chiasson, chief financial officer.

LeapFrog's revised expectations for full year 2008 results are: * 10%-15% revenue increase compared to 2007. * Higher gross margin compared with 39.2% in 2007. * 15% reduction in overall SG&A and R&D spending compared to 2007. Conference Call and Webcast

A conference call will be held today, November 3, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time (2:30 p.m. Pacific time) to provide further discussion of the results for the third quarter of 2008. A live Web cast of the conference call will be offered on LeapFrog's investor relations website at http://www.leapfroginvestor.com/ and on http://www.earnings.com/. To participate in the call, please dial (706) 634-0183 and request Conference ID 69608981. A replay of the Web cast will be available on these Web sites through November 3, 2009. A telephone replay is also available through December 3, 2008 at (706) 634-0183; I.D. No. 69608981.

Upcoming Investor Luncheon

LeapFrog will host an investor luncheon on Thursday, November 6, in New York City. For more information contact Eileen VanEss, Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer, at 510-420-5361 or ir@leapfrog.com.

About LeapFrog

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is a leading designer, developer, and marketer of innovative, technology-based learning products and related proprietary content, dedicated to making learning effective and engaging for all ages, at home and in schools, around the world. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Emeryville, California. LeapFrog has developed a family of learning platforms that come to life with an extensive library of software titles covering important subjects such as phonics, reading, writing, math, music, geography, social studies, spelling, vocabulary and science. In addition, the company has created a broad line of stand-alone educational products for children. LeapFrog's award-winning products are available in six languages at major retailers in more than 35 countries around the world. LeapFrog School's multisensory products currently reach students in more than 100,000 classrooms across the United States. LeapFrog School is a business division of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

NOTE: LEAPFROG, the LeapFrog Logo, TAG, LEAPSTER, and DIDJ are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

Cautionary Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the timing, scope and success of future product launches, expected benefits of new products and services, anticipated 2008 financial results, including expected net sales, margins, expenses, profitability, cash flow and cash balances for 2008. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks related to overall consumer sentiment and its effect on retailer buying behavior, the company's ability to launch and support new products, services and features on time and at anticipated margin and profit levels; the acceptance by consumers, retailers and schools of the company's new strategy related to Internet-connected products and related Internet services, including with respect to the LeapFrog Learning Path; the company's ability to launch and operate its network infrastructure to support the new Internet-related business; and the effect of marketing on the sales of the company's products and services. These and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the company's SEC filings, including its 2007 annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2008, could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this release. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to the company on the date hereof, and the company assumes no obligation to update such statements.

Contact Information: Investors: Media: Eileen VanEss Mischa Dunton Investor Relations Corporate Communications (510) 420-5361 (510) 596-5441 LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except per share data) September 30, December 31, 2008 2007 2007 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $23,644 $71,677 $93,460 Short-term investments - 11,800 - Accounts receivable, net of allowances 160,192 118,527 126,936 Inventories 96,907 110,261 52,415 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 13,121 21,388 20,427 Deferred income taxes 3,072 4,578 3,405 Total current assets 296,936 338,231 296,643 Property and equipment, net 36,335 32,616 34,017 Deferred income taxes 216 277 213 Intangible assets, net 23,799 24,866 24,512 Long-term investments 8,701 14,000 10,925 Other assets 3,651 9,070 4,153 Total assets $369,638 $419,060 $370,463 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $77,176 $69,472 $46,868 Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue 43,839 48,904 57,591 Income taxes payable 187 1,955 93 Total current liabilities 121,202 120,331 104,552 Long-term liabilities 23,024 23,751 22,438 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Class A common stock, par value $0.0001; 139,500 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 36,141, 35,782 and 35,857 at September 30, 2008 and 2007, and December 31, 2007, respectively 4 4 4 Class B common stock, par value $0.0001; 40,500 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 27,614 at September 30, 2008 and 2007, and December 31, 2007, respectively 3 3 3 Treasury stock (185) (185) (185) Additional paid-in capital 361,763 351,625 353,857 Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,023 5,217 4,036 Accumulated deficit (138,196) (81,686) (114,242) Total stockholders' equity 225,412 274,978 243,473 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $369,638 $419,060 $370,463 LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Net sales $194,626 $144,045 $321,240 $260,965 Cost of sales 109,300 83,272 187,896 155,205 Gross profit 85,326 60,773 133,344 105,760 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 27,172 41,896 83,945 104,240 Research and development 11,688 14,242 36,674 42,735 Advertising 14,590 12,804 26,915 22,610 Depreciation and amortization 2,484 2,386 7,201 7,315 Total operating expenses 55,934 71,328 154,735 176,900 Income (loss) from operations 29,392 (10,555) (21,391) (71,140) Other income (expense): Interest income 305 1,470 2,202 5,908 Interest expense (106) (14) (139) (88) Other, net (1,648) (569) (4,205) (151) Total other income (expense) (1,449) 887 (2,142) 5,669 Income (loss) before income taxes 27,943 (9,668) (23,533) (65,471) Provision for income taxes 3,892 637 421 3,290 Net income (loss) $24,051 $(10,305) $(23,954) $(68,761) Net income (loss) per common share: Class A and B - basic $0.38 $(0.16) $(0.38) $(1.09) Class A and B - diluted $0.38 $(0.16) $(0.38) $(1.09) Weighted average shares used to calculate net income (loss) per common share: Class A and B - basic 63,683 63,376 63,589 63,319 Class A and B - diluted 63,923 63,376 63,589 63,319 LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 2007 Net loss $(23,954) $(68,761) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 15,614 14,171 Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss 1,826 (3,092) Deferred income taxes 330 (3,551) Stock-based compensation expense 8,015 7,395 Impairment of investment in auction rate securities 2,822 - Investment accretion - (792) Provision for (recovery on) doubtful accounts 942 (228) Other changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (34,198) 12,045 Inventories (44,492) (37,240) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,306 1,968 Other assets 502 67 Accounts payable 30,308 22,752 Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue (13,752) 10,147 Long-term liabilities 586 4,083 Income taxes payable 94 1,231 Other 41 (608) Net cash used by operating activities (48,010) (40,413) Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (17,260) (17,922) Purchases of investments - (460,329) Sales of investments - 516,088 Net cash (used) provided by investing activities (17,260) 37,837 Financing activities: Proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plans 623 2,389 Net cash paid for payroll taxes on restricted stock unit releases (731) (746) Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (108) 1,643 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (4,438) 5,296 Net change in cash and cash equivalents for the period (69,816) 4,363 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 93,460 67,314 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $23,644 $71,677

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CONTACT: Investors, Eileen VanEss, Investor Relations, +1-510-420-5361,
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Open Text Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Open Text(TM) Corporation (TSX: OTC), a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, today announced unaudited financial results for its first quarter, ended September 30, 2008.(1)

Total revenue for the first quarter was $182.6 million, up 11% compared to $164.0 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. License revenue in the first quarter was $50.1 million, up 13% compared to $44.3 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Adjusted net income for the first quarter was $28.2 million or $0.53 per share on a diluted basis, up 28% compared to $22.1 million or $0.43 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Net income for the first quarter, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"), was $14.7 million or $0.28 per share on a diluted basis, compared to $7.8 million or $0.15 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in the prior fiscal year.(2)

Total cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2008 was $250.1 million compared to $150.3 million as of September 30, 2007.

"We are pleased with our results this quarter, driven by demand for our compliance solutions," said John Shackleton, Chief Executive Officer of Open Text. "The business remains on-track, however, given the uncertainty in the global markets we feel it is important to act prudently and focus even more on our profit margins, so that we maintain our current earnings target for the year."

On Friday October 31st, Captaris shareholders voted in favor of the merger of Captaris with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Open Text.

"With the acquisition of Captaris and as part of our commitment to meet our profit goals, we have re-examined our operations to ensure we have the right infrastructure going forward," said Paul McFeeters, Chief Financial Officer of Open Text.

The combined company expects to reduce worldwide employment by approximately 10 percent. Functions impacted by the cuts include redundant positions or areas of the business that are not consistent with the company's strategic focus. These activities will be reflected in a restructuring charge of approximately $20 million.

Please see note (2) below for a reconciliation of non-U.S. GAAP based financial measures used in this press release, to U.S. GAAP based financial measures.

Open Text Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

The Company also announced its intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Bid") through the facilities of the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NASDAQ"). Pursuant to the Bid, Open Text proposes to repurchase, from time to time, until November 6, 2009, if considered advisable, up to an aggregate of 2,593,263 common shares.

Purchases over the NASDAQ could commence as early as November 10, 2008 if desirable. As of October 31, 2008, Open Text had 51,865,268 issued and outstanding common shares. The Board of Directors of Open Text believes that the proposed purchases are in the best interests of Open Text and are a desirable use of corporate funds. All common shares purchased by Open Text pursuant to the Bid will be cancelled. The Bid will expire on November 6, 2009.

The 2,593,263 common shares purchasable by Open Text under the Bid represent the maximum number of shares permitted to be purchased under applicable laws. This maximum is calculated as 5% of the outstanding securities of a class of securities of Open Text at the beginning of the Bid.

Teleconference Call

Open Text will host a conference call on November 3, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results of its first quarter ending September 30, 2008.

Date: Monday, November 3, 2008 Time: 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT Length: 60 minutes Where: 416 644 3418

Please dial-in approximately 10 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin. A replay of the call will be available beginning November 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on November 17, 2008 and can be accessed by dialing 416-640-1917 and using pass code 21285119 followed by the number sign.

For more information or to listen to the call via Web cast, please use the following link: http://www.opentext.com/events/wa-event.html?id=6810133.

About Open Text

Open Text(TM) Corporation is the world's largest independent provider of ECM software. The company's solutions manage information for all types of business, compliance and industry requirements in large companies, government agencies and professional service firms. Open Text supports approximately 46,000 customers in 114 countries and 12 languages. For more information about Open Text, visit http://www.opentext.com/

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the financial conditions, and results of operations and earnings for Open Text Corporation ("Open Text" or "the Company") and the Company's normal course issuer bid. Forward-looking statements in this press release are not promises or guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The results included in this press release are unaudited and therefore are deemed to be forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results or earnings to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (i) the future performance, financial and otherwise, of Open Text; (ii) the ability of Open Text to bring new products to market and to increase sales; (iii) the strength of the Company's product development pipeline; (iv) the Company's growth and profitability prospects; (v) the estimated size and growth prospects of the ECM market; (vi) the Company's competitive position in the ECM market and its ability to take advantage of future opportunities in this market; (vii) the benefits of the Company's products to be realized by customers; (viii) the demand for the Company's product, the extent of deployment of the Company's products in the ECM marketplace and delays in the purchasing decisions of our customers; (ix) risks related to the integration of acquisitions and related restructuring efforts, including the quantum of restructuring charges and the timing thereof; (10) fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and (xi) technical, logistical or planning issues in connection with the deployment of the Company's products or services; More information about other risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2008. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs and opinions at the time the statements are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's beliefs or opinions change.

Notes (1) Based on comparison of historical revenue figures publicly disseminated by companies in the ECM sector. All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated. (2) Use of U.S. Non-GAAP financial measures

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share (EPS), which are non U.S. GAAP financial measures. The Company uses adjusted EPS and adjusted net income to supplement the information provided in its consolidated financial statements, which are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company believes the provision of these non U.S. GAAP measures allows investors to evaluate the operational and financial performance of the Company's core business using the same evaluation measures that management uses and is, therefore, a useful indication of Open Text's performance or expected performance of recurring operations and facilitates for period-to-period comparison of operating performance.

The presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS is not meant to be a substitute for net income or EPS presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but rather should be evaluated in conjunction with and as a supplement to such U.S. GAAP measures. These non U.S. GAAP financial measures have certain limitations in that they do not have a standardized meaning and thus the Company's definition may be different from similar non U.S. GAAP financial measures used by other companies and/or analysts and may differ from period to period. Thus, it may be more difficult to compare the Company's financial performance to that of other companies. However, the Company's management attempts to compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of the items excluded in the calculation of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS both in its reconciliation to the U.S. GAAP financial measures of net income and EPS and its consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's results. Open Text strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are calculated as net income or net income per share on a diluted basis, excluding, where applicable, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, other income (expense), share-based compensation, and special charges (recoveries), all net of tax. The Company's management believes that the presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS provides useful information to investors because it excludes non-operational charges and is based on the way the Company's management evaluates the performance of the Company's business for use in the Company's internal reports and makes operating decisions. The term "non-operational charge" is defined by the Company as a charge that does not impact operating decisions taken by the Company's management and excludes certain items, such as amortization of acquired intangibles, other income (expense), share-based compensation expense, special charges (recoveries), and the taxation impact of these items.

The following unaudited charts provide a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP based financial measures to non U.S. GAAP based financial measures referred to in this press release:

Reconciliation of (unaudited) U.S. GAAP based Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (in millions of U.S. dollars) for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007: Three months ended Three months ended September 30, 2008 September 30, 2007 ------------------ ------------------ GAAP based "Net Income".......... $ 14.7 $ 7.8 Special Charges/(recovery)....... 0.0 0.0 Amortization of intangibles...... 19.0 17.6 Other (Income)/Expense........... (0.7) 1.8 Share-based compensation......... 1.4 1.1 Tax Impact of Above.............. (6.2) (6.2) ------------------ ------------------ Non-GAAP based "Adjusted Net Income"......................... $ 28.2 $ 22.1 Reconciliation of (unaudited) US GAAP based EPS to non-U.S. GAAP based EPS (calculated on a diluted basis) for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007: Three months ended Three months ended September 30, 2008 September 30, 2007 ------------------ ------------------ GAAP based "Net Income".......... $ 0.28 $ 0.15 Special Charges/(recovery)....... 0.00 0.00 Amortization of intangibles...... 0.36 0.34 Other (Income)/Expense........... (0.01) 0.04 Share-based compensation......... 0.03 0.02 Tax Impact of Above.............. (0.13) (0.12) ------------------ ------------------ Non-GAAP based "Adjusted Net Income"......................... $ 0.53 $ 0.43 (3) The following table provides a composition of our major currencies for revenue and expenses, expressed as a percentage, for the first quarter of Fiscal 2009: Currencies % of Revenue % of Expenses* ------------------------------------ ------------------- ---------------- EURO................................ 29% 25% GBP................................. 11% 12% CHF................................. 7% 4% CAD................................. 8% 27% USD................................. 38% 27% Others.............................. 7% 5% ------------------- ---------------- Total............................... 100% 100% * Expenses include all cost of revenues and operating expenses included within the condensed consolidated statements of income, except for amortization of intangible assets and share-based payments. OPEN TEXT CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share data) (Unaudited) September 30, June 30, 2008 2008 ------------- ------------ ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents.................. $ 250,133 $ 254,916 Accounts receivable trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,699 as of September 30, 2008 and $3,974 as of June 30, 2008............................. 108,301 134,396 Income taxes recoverable................... 10,207 16,763 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,810 10,544 Deferred tax assets........................ 14,042 13,455 ------------- ------------ Total current assets..................... 395,493 430,074 Investments in marketable securities......... 3,349 - Capital assets............................... 43,352 43,582 Goodwill..................................... 544,701 564,648 Acquired intangible assets................... 267,915 281,824 Deferred tax assets.......................... 50,379 59,881 Other assets................................. 9,982 10,491 Long-term income taxes recoverable........... 42,159 44,176 ------------- ------------ $ 1,357,330 $ 1,434,676 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities... $ 77,983 $ 99,035 Current portion of long-term debt.......... 3,476 3,486 Deferred revenues.......................... 158,614 176,967 Income taxes payable....................... 5,208 13,499 Deferred tax liabilities................... 3,696 4,876 ------------- ------------ Total current liabilities................ 248,977 297,863 Long-term liabilities: Accrued liabilities........................ 17,880 20,513 Long-term debt............................. 302,989 304,301 Deferred revenues.......................... 2,597 2,573 Long-term income taxes payable............. 53,070 54,681 Deferred tax liabilities................... 100,153 109,912 ------------- ------------ Total long-term liabilities.............. 476,689 491,980 Minority interest............................ 8,707 8,672 Shareholders' equity: Share capital 51,862,214 and 51,151,666 Common Shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and June 30, 2008, respectively; Authorized Common Shares: unlimited............................... 444,130 438,471 Additional paid-in capital................. 47,320 39,330 Accumulated other comprehensive income..... 69,305 110,819 Retained earnings.......................... 62,202 47,541 ------------- ------------ Total shareholders' equity................... 622,957 636,161 ------------- ------------ $ 1,357,330 $ 1,434,676 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ OPEN TEXT CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three months ended September 30, --------------------------- 2008 2007 ------------- ------------- Revenues: License.................................... $ 50,074 $ 44,260 Customer support........................... 98,429 86,304 Service.................................... 34,120 33,403 ------------- ------------- Total revenues........................... 182,623 163,967 ------------- ------------- Cost of revenues: License.................................... 2,893 3,554 Customer support........................... 15,567 12,598 Service.................................... 27,729 27,504 Amortization of acquired technology-based intangible assets......................... 10,747 10,152 ------------- ------------- Total cost of revenues................... 56,936 53,808 ------------- ------------- Gross profit................................. 125,687 110,159 ------------- ------------- Operating expenses: Research and development................... 28,578 23,983 Sales and marketing........................ 44,832 37,859 General and administrative................. 18,387 17,010 Depreciation............................... 2,698 2,984 Amortization of acquired customer-based intangible assets......................... 8,215 7,415 Special charges (recoveries)............... - (61) ------------- ------------- Total operating expenses................. 102,710 89,190 ------------- ------------- Income from operations....................... 22,977 20,969 ------------- ------------- Other income (expense), net.................. 729 (1,827) Interest income (expense), net............... (2,994) (7,872) ------------- ------------- Income before income taxes................... 20,712 11,270 Provision for income taxes................... 5,932 3,343 ------------- ------------- Net income before minority interest.......... 14,780 7,927 Minority interest............................ 119 127 ------------- ------------- Net income for the period.................... $ 14,661 $ 7,800 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Net income per share - basic................. $ 0.29 $ 0.16 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Net income per share - diluted............... $ 0.28 $ 0.15 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding - basic......................... 51,298 50,285 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding - diluted....................... 52,990 51,618 OPEN TEXT CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) (Unaudited) Three months ended September 30, ------------------------- 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net income for the period................... $ 14,661 $ 7,800 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization............. 21,660 20,551 In-process research and development....... - 500 Share-based compensation expense.......... 1,423 1,063 Employee long-term incentive plan......... 1,059 185 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation............................. (6,629) (397) Undistributed earnings related to minority interest................................. 119 127 Amortization of debt issuance costs....... 224 290 Unrealized (gain) loss on financial instruments.............................. (722) 1,407 Deferred taxes............................ (256) (705) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable....................... 27,946 10,502 Prepaid expenses and other current assets. (1,926) (499) Income taxes.............................. 4,731 484 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.. (18,369) (5,495) Deferred revenue.......................... (19,430) (3,773) Other assets.............................. 322 174 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities..... 24,813 32,214 Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of capital assets............... (3,887) (1,216) Purchase of a division of Spicer Corporation................................ (10,836) - Purchase of eMotion LLC, net of cash acquired................................... (3,635) - Additional purchase consideration for prior period acquisitions........................ (35) (176) Purchase of an asset group constituting a business................................... - (2,209) Investments in marketable securities........ (3,608) - Acquisition related costs................... (3,258) (8,029) ------------ ------------ Net cash used in investment activities........ (25,259) (11,630) Cash flow from financing activities: Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation expense....................... 6,629 397 Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares..... 5,542 5,719 Repayment of long-term debt................. (867) (30,933) Debt issuance costs......................... - (349) ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities................................... 11,304 (25,166) ------------ ------------ Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash held in foreign currencies........................... (15,641) 4,909 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period................ (4,783) 327 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period....................................... 254,916 149,979 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period....................................... $ 250,133 $ 150,306 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Open Text Corporation

CONTACT: Paul McFeeters, Chief Financial Officer, Open Text Corporation,
(905) 762-6121, pmcfeeters@opentext.com; Greg Secord, Vice President, Investor
Relations, Open Text Corporation, (519) 888-7111 ext. 2408,
gsecord@opentext.com

General Dynamics Completes Initial Delivery of Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Equipment

TAUNTON, Mass., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics C4 Systems recently completed delivery of the first WIN-T Increment 1 equipment to the U.S. Army. Increment 1 builds on the former Joint Network Node-Network (JNN) and provides soldiers with a high-capacity, reliable, secure communications network when they are stopped or "at the halt."

On schedule deliveries of WIN-T Increment 1 to the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) at Ft. Lewis, Wash. include networking hubs, network management suites and network nodes. The equipment serves Battalion, Brigade and Division/Corps command posts and Expeditionary Signal Battalions. The 5/2 ID SBCT is training with the new WIN-T Increment 1 equipment in preparation for operational tests and evaluations.

"The Increment 1 delivery represents the continuation of a success story that started with our first Joint Network Node fielding to the Army's 3rd Infantry Division in the summer of 2004," said Bill Weiss, vice president of tactical networks for General Dynamics C4 Systems. "We have met all commitments along the way and have received specific feedback that the Joint Network Node has been very important to the mission of soldiers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan."

General Dynamics is also under contract for WIN-T Increment 2, which will provide soldiers with an initial on-the-move broadband networking capability using satellite and radio links. Fielding begins in 2009.

In addition, General Dynamics is developing the components to meet the full range of network capacity, security, and fully on-the-move capabilities under the WIN-T Increment 3 contract as the Army's transitions to modular equipment for its future fighting force.

Limited user testing of Increment 3 begins in 2011. The award for WIN-T Increment 4, which represents the last of the developmental program elements, is pending.

General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , is a leading integrator of secure communication and information systems and technology. General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 85,600 people worldwide. More information about the company is available online at http://www.generaldynamics.com/.

General Dynamics C4 Systems

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

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

Maxwell Technologies Reports Strong Third Quarter Sales GrowthUltracapacitor Sales and Total Revenue Both Up Over 50% vs. Q3 2007CONFERENCE CALL & WEBCAST AT 5 P.M. (EST) TODAY - DETAILS BELOW

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. today reported revenue of $21.7 million for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008, an increase of 53 percent over the $14.2 million recorded in the same period in 2007. Operating loss for the third quarter 2008 was $3.6 million, compared with $3.5 million in the same period last year. Net loss for Q308 was $5.7 million, or $0.27 per share, compared with $2.6 million, or $0.13 per share, in Q307. The net loss comparison is affected by a non-cash charge of $1.0 million, or $0.05 per share, in Q308, versus a non-cash gain of $2.1 million, or $0.11 per share, in Q307, based on a quarterly "mark-to-market" valuation of conversion features and warrants associated with convertible debentures issued in 2005.

Q308 BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor revenue increased by 53 percent to $7.6 million, compared with $5.0 million for the same period last year. High voltage capacitor and microelectronics products also generated strong sales growth, combining for Q308 revenue of $14.1 million, up 53 percent from the $9.2 million recorded in Q307.

"New orders for ultracapacitor-based energy storage solutions for hybrid and electric transit buses, electric rail vehicles, fuel cell lift trucks and wind turbine pitch systems combined with existing customer volume to produce the second consecutive record quarter for ultracapacitor revenue," said David Schramm, Maxwell's president and chief executive officer. "Order activity continues to be robust, and we are on pace to record a significant increase in annual sales. However, while unit shipments continue to grow, a major portion of the company's revenue is denominated in Euros and Swiss Francs, so fourth quarter revenue is likely to be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between those currencies and the US dollar."

Other significant recent developments include: -- An order from Lti REEnergy GmbH, a leading producer of electro-mechanical wind turbine blade pitch control systems, for BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor modules to supply backup power for Lti's PitchMaster(R) blade pitch control system. -- An order from Plug Power, Inc., a leading developer of hydrogen fuel cell-based power systems for electric lift trucks, for BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor cells to enhance performance and energy management in Plug's line of GenDrive(TM) power units.

Q308 gross margin was 30 percent, compared with 24 percent in Q307, and 28 percent in Q208. Operating expenses totaled approximately $10.1 million, or 46 percent of revenue in Q308, compared with $6.8 million, or 48 percent of revenue in Q307, and $9.6 million, or 49 percent of revenue in Q208. Cash and restricted cash totaled $21.6 million as of September 30, 2008, compared with $23.8 million as of June 30, 2008, including $3.6 million, net of fees, raised through the sale of 296,986 shares of the company's common stock at an average price of $12.68, under its Equity Distribution Program. Complete financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations will be available with the filing of the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss third quarter financial results and the outlook for the balance of 2008 at 5 p.m. (EST) today. The call may be accessed by dialing toll-free, (800) 862-9098 from the U.S. and Canada, or (785) 424-1051 for international callers. The live webcast may be accessed via the following link: http://www.maxwell.com/investors/investor-calendar.asp. Subsequent replay may be accessed at the company's Presentation Archive via the following link: http://www.maxwell.com/investors/presentations.asp

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

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

-- the company's history of losses and uncertainty about its ability to achieve or maintain profitability, or to obtain sufficient capital to finance its operations; -- recent disruption of global financial markets and reduced availability of credit; -- development and acceptance of products based on new technologies; -- demand for original equipment manufacturers' products reaching anticipated levels; -- cost-effective manufacturing and the success of outsourced manufacturing; -- the impact of competitive products and pricing; -- risks and uncertainties involved in foreign operations, including the impact of currency fluctuations; -- product liability or warranty claims in excess of reserves.

For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Maxwell's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of our SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Maxwell's investor relations department at (858) 503-3434 or at our investor relations website: http://www.maxwell.com/investors/sec-filing.asp. All information in this release is as of November 3, 2008. The company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results or changes in the company's expectations.

MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenues: Sales $21,340 $13,727 $57,229 $39,088 License fee and service revenue 407 491 1,469 1,308 Total revenues 21,747 14,218 58,698 40,396 Cost of sales 15,239 10,872 41,427 30,945 Gross profit 6,508 3,346 17,271 9,451 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 5,976 4,128 17,187 14,201 Research and development 4,003 2,637 10,796 8,548 Amortization of intangibles 94 64 270 148 Loss on sale of equipment - - - 52 Total operating expenses 10,073 6,829 28,253 22,949 Loss from operations (3,565) (3,483) (10,982) (13,498) Interest expense, net (132) (295) (399) (924) Amortization of debt discount and prepaid debt costs (553) (904) (1,922) (2,712) Gain (loss) on embedded derivatives and warrants (1,011) 2,120 (1,971) 2,193 Other income (expense), net (435) 217 (455) 422 Loss before income taxes (5,696) (2,345) (15,729) (14,519) Income tax provision 11 266 512 108 Net loss $(5,707) $(2,611) $(16,241) $(14,627) Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(0.27) $(0.13) $(0.79) $(0.82) Shares used in computing net loss per common share - basic and diluted 20,992 18,488 20,560 17,774 MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $12,793 $14,579 Investments in marketable securities - 7,635 Trade and other accounts receivable, net 13,439 13,933 Inventories, net 18,983 14,717 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,520 1,657 Total current assets 47,735 52,521 Property and equipment, net 16,488 14,636 Intangible assets, net 3,876 3,154 Goodwill 21,678 21,183 Prepaid pension asset 9,169 8,369 Restricted cash 8,825 8,000 Other non-current assets 176 417 Total assets $107,947 $108,280 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $13,193 $9,516 Accrued warranty 823 768 Accrued employee compensation 3,731 2,885 Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt 16,721 16,472 Deferred tax liability 378 378 Total current liabilities 34,846 30,019 Deferred tax liability, long-term 1,493 1,493 Convertible debenture and long-term debt, excluding current portion 7,226 13,544 Stock warrants 1,687 577 Other long-term liabilities 746 535 Total long-term liabilities 45,998 46,168 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 40,000 shares authorized; 21,814 and 20,417 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively 2,181 2,042 Additional paid-in capital 188,066 172,899 Accumulated deficit (136,335) (120,094) Accumulated other comprehensive income 8,037 7,265 Total stockholders' equity 61,949 62,112 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $107,947 $108,280

Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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

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

Wireless Phone Users in Clark and Jessamine Counties Now Experience Even Clearer Reception and Fewer Dropped CallsVerizon Wireless Activates Two New Cell Sites

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated two new cell sites in Clark and Jessamine counties that expand network coverage, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make voice calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell sites improve Verizon Wireless' voice and data network coverage in the town of Ford and along:

-- Kentucky Route 627 between Athens Boonesboro Road (Kentucky Route 418) and Kentucky Route 1923 -- Athens Boonesboro Road (Kentucky Route 418) east of Kentucky Route 627 -- Tates Creek Road south from East Hickman Street to the Kentucky River -- Union Mill Road west of Tates Creek Road -- East Hickman Road between Tates Creek Road and Union Mill Road

"Our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us because we deliver on our commitment to provide the most reliable network," said Greg Haller, president-Kentucky/Indiana/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. "We'll continue investing in our network here in Kentucky as well as across the nation so that our customers can rely on their wireless phones everywhere they go."

These new cell sites are part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Kentucky and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $48 billion since it was formed - $5.5 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. More than $250 million of this investment has been spent in Kentucky since 2000. In 2007, the company invested more than $38 million in Kentucky network improvements.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 70.8 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 71,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com; Ashley Schaffner, +1-502-625-1636,
Ashley@guthriemayes.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

IntercontinentalExchange CFO to Present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2008 Securities Brokerage Conference

ATLANTA, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange , a leading operator of regulated global derivatives exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Scott A. Hill, will speak at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2008 Securities Brokerage Conference in New York City on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 2:25 p.m. ET. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed via the Investors & Media page of the company's website at http://www.theice.com/.

About IntercontinentalExchange

IntercontinentalExchange(R) operates regulated global futures exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets for agricultural, energy, equity index and currency contracts, as well as credit derivatives. ICE(R) offers these markets to participants around the world through its technology infrastructure and trading platform, together with clearing, market data and risk management services. ICE Futures Europe(TM) is ICE's regulated energy futures exchange. ICE's regulated North American exchanges, ICE Futures U.S.(R) and ICE Futures Canada(TM), offer markets for agricultural and financial contracts. Creditex, a market leader in trade execution and processing for credit derivatives, is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICE. A member of the Russell 1000(R) and S&P 500 indices, ICE is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in New York, London, Chicago, Winnipeg, Calgary, Houston and Singapore. http://www.theice.com/.

IntercontinentalExchange

CONTACT: Investors, Kelly Loeffler, VP, Investor Relations & Corp.
Communications, +1-770-857-4726, kelly.loeffler@theice.com, or Sarah Stashak,
Director, Investor & Public Relations, +1-770-857-0340,
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Americans Take 'Less Is More' to HeartIn today's economy, consumers are keeping their spending in check

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst the current economic environment, Americans are reining in their spending, whether it's eating out less, cutting back on entertainment, or reducing drive-time to save at the pump. They're also becoming more deliberate and thoughtful consumers, choosing to wait for sales and compare prices rather than buying items on impulse, according to a 2008 ConsumerStyles survey conducted by public relations firm Porter Novelli.

Porter Novelli ConsumerStyles, conducted annually since 1995, is a consumer mail panel survey. The 2008 study was conducted May through June 2008 with a total of 10,108 surveys completed and returned.

In the past six months, more than seven out of 10 Americans (72 percent) report having cut back their spending in such areas as eating out, clothes/shoes, driving/gasoline, entertainment and travel/vacations -- and even groceries.

After weathering continual spikes in fuel prices earlier this year, it's not surprising that 46 percent of Americans have reduced their driving to save money at the pump. But to an even greater extent, Americans are cutting costs by eating out less frequently and spending less money on clothes, shoes, and other accessories.

While Americans across the board are tightening their wallets, young consumers -- 18-29 year olds -- as well as those making less than $50,000 per year are making the biggest cutbacks, the survey found.

"American consumers are becoming smarter shoppers -- that is, when they do choose to shop," said Adam Burns, vice president of strategic planning and research at Porter Novelli. "In today's economy, purchases are more deliberate, as Americans are learning to live with less."

Americans are making fewer impulse purchases, compared to two years ago. This year, about two in five Americans (42 percent) agree that when shopping, they often buy things they hadn't originally set out to purchase -- compared to the 54 percent who said the same in 2006. Additionally, more agree that they wait for sales before making purchases (58 percent in 2008 versus 51 percent in 2006).

About Porter Novelli

PORTER NOVELLI was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1972 and is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (http://www.omnicomgroup.com/). With 100 offices in 60 countries, we take a 360-degree view of clients' businesses to build powerful communications programs that resonate with critical stakeholders. Our reputation is built on our foundation in strategic planning and insights generation and our ability to adopt a media-neutral approach. We ensure our clients achieve Intelligent Influence, systematically mapping the most effective interactions, making them happen and measuring the outcome. Many minds. Singular results.

About Porter Novelli Styles

Porter Novelli Styles is conducted on an annual basis and is a consumer mail panel survey. The 2008 study was conducted May through June 2008 among Synovate Inc.'s Consumer Opinion Panel. A total of 10,108 surveys were completed and returned, and the sample is stratified on region, household income, population density, age, and household size in order to ensure a nationally representative sample. The margin of error is +/- 1% for the total sample, and larger for subgroups.

Porter Novelli

CONTACT: Adam Burns, Porter Novelli, +1-202-973-5895,
adam.burns@porternovelli.com

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

Moroccan's Credit Immobilier et Hotelier Selects Fiserv's NetEconomy Anti-Money Laundering Solution

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin and CASABLANCA, Morocco, November 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fiserv, Inc. , a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, today announced that Credit Immobilier et Hotelier (CIH) has selected its NetEconomy Anti-money Laundering (AML) Compliance Manager solution. CIH, a large retail bank located in Morocco, chose the Fiserv NetEconomy solution for its ability to detect and report money laundering activity, and meet the newly introduced requirements set by the Central Bank of Morocco (Bank Al-Maghrib, or BAM), the Moroccan authority bank and the Moroccan laws regarding money laundering.

"Credit Immobilier et Hotelier chose Fiserv's NetEconomy AML Compliance Manager solution not only for the quality of its technology, but also for the high degree of professionalism and expertise of its team. Fiserv will help CIH establish international best practices for addressing money laundering risks and meet regulatory requirements," said Driss Bennouna, deputy general manager, CIH. "We have been very impressed with the solution's sophisticated and proven capabilities for filtering and profiling as well as its flexibility and ease of deployment."

In attempts to help control money laundering in the Moroccan financial sector, Central Bank of Morocco has recently issued Memorandum No. 36 requiring banks and other financial institutions to introduce specific internal controls including the reporting of suspicious transactions, the retention of these reports and the application of Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. With Fiserv's NetEconomy AML Compliance Manager monitoring banking transactions of CIH's 350,000 customers across 130 branches throughout Morocco, effective KYC controls will be put in place to detect and manage the reporting and tracking of suspicious criminal activity.

"With the new anti-money laundering legislation in Morocco in place, we applaud CIH for taking a proactive approach to protecting its customers and financial institution," said Luc Querton, senior vice president of EMEA-Australia sales of Fiserv Fraud and Compliance Solutions. "With the selection of Fiserv's NetEconomy, we are pleased to be able to help CIH take an important step toward reducing regulatory risk, and setting the standard in the region for detecting and reporting financial crime."

Fiserv's NetEconomy recently ranked first in the OpRisk & Compliance Magazine Survey for its anti-money laundering software. In addition, Fiserv's NetEconomy was also ranked first by IBS Publishing as the top-selling provider of anti-money laundering solutions for 2007.

About CIH

CIH was established in 1920 originally to finance real estate projects. Today, CIH is a profitable universal bank that specializes in funding social housing projects in particular. The majority of the shareholders of the CIH are MCM (Massira Capital Management) holded by the "Groupe Caisse d'Epargne Francaise" and "Caisse de depot et de Gestion (CDG) Maroc." CIH runs a network of nearly 130 branches, employs a staff of over 1,400 people and serves a total of over 350,000 customers.

About Fiserv, Inc.

Fiserv, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company, provides information management and electronic commerce systems and services to the financial and insurance industries. Leading services include transaction processing, outsourcing, electronic bill payment and presentment, investment management solutions, business process outsourcing (BPO), software and systems solutions. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., the company is the leading provider of core processing solutions for U.S. banks, credit unions and thrifts. Fiserv was ranked the largest provider of information technology services to the financial services industry worldwide in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 FinTech 100 surveys. In 2007, the company completed the acquisition of CheckFree, a leading provider of electronic commerce services. Fiserv reported nearly $4 billion in total revenue from continuing operations for 2007. For more information, please visit http://www.fiserv.com/.

Fiserv

CONTACT: FISV-G, Alison Holland, SVP Marketing, +1-508-893-6066,
alison.holland@fiserv.com

LoJack Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Webcast and Conference Call

WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LoJack Corporation announces the following webcast and conference call for its third quarter 2008 results on Tuesday, November 4:

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080512/NEM054LOGO) What: LoJack Corp. to report third quarter 2008 results When: Tuesday, November 4 -- 09:00AM EDT

How: To listen to the live webcast, visit http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=52788.

You may also participate in the live conference call by dialing 1-800-894-5910 and using LOJACK as the conference ID.

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at http://www.lojack.com/about/pages/about-ir.aspx.

Contact: Paul McMahon of LoJack, +1-781-251-4130, pmcmahon@lojack.com About LoJack Corporation

LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market more than two decades ago, is the premier worldwide provider of tracking and recovery systems. The company's time-tested system is optimized for recovering stolen mobile assets through its proven Radio Frequency technology and unique integration with law enforcement agencies in the United States that use LoJack's in-vehicle tracking equipment to recover cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment and motorcycles. The company's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System delivers a 90 percent success rate for cars and trucks and has helped recover more than $4 billion worldwide in stolen LoJack-equipped assets. Today, LoJack operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in more than 30 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Visit http://www.lojack.com/.

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

Mark Grisham and David Donaldson to Sign Civil War Epic 'Bedlam South' at Three Borders Stores in Atlanta This WeekendGrisham and Donaldson to donate a portion of their proceeds to Impact Missions, a charity that provides care to needy children and families

ATLANTA, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ --

Who: Lifelong residents of Mississippi, Mark Grisham - the younger brother of bestselling author John Grisham and David Donaldson have known each other since grade school. After parting ways to attend college - Mark studied history at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, while David attended Memphis State University and earned a Ph.D. from Trinity Seminary - the pair reunited in their hometown and decided to write a novel together. Mark's love of the Civil War and Southern history, combined with David's fascination with psychology and mental health, led them to write "Bedlam South." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO ) What: Mark and David will be discussing, reading from and signing copies of "Bedlam South," their historical novel about the Civil War and the chaos and uncertainty it unleashed on the lives of Southerners. Through interweaving storylines, "Bedlam South" examines the significant toll the war took on the mental health of everyday citizens as they lived with the constant threat of losing their families, freedom and even their lives. "Bedlam South" was published by Borders, and is available exclusively at Borders and Waldenbooks stores and on Borders.com. When and Friday, Nov. 7 at 12 p.m. Where: Waldenbooks One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 659-1949 Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Borders 3637 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 237-0707 Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Borders 4475 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 565-0947 Why: Readers won't want to miss this opportunity to hear Grisham and Donaldson talk about "Bedlam South." The authors will donate a portion of their proceeds from "Bedlam South" to Impact Missions, a non-profit ministry that provides care to needy children and families in northwest Mississippi. David is the CEO/president of the organization and works as a clinical counselor specializing in biblical marriage and family counseling. Like many charities, Impact Missions has been hit hard by the slumping economy. Grisham said, "Whatever success we have with this book, we want to help this dedicated charity. I can't think of a more worthwhile cause than helping kids." Media: Media interested in attending the events should contact Matt Schweers at (678) 447-2688 or mschweer@bordersgroupinc.com. Media interested in interviewing Mark Grisham and David Donaldson or learning more about Borders' proprietary publishing program should contact Bonnie Schmick at (734) 477-1224 or bschmick@bordersgroupinc.com. About "Bedlam South":

The story begins in 1863, as Dr. Joseph Bryarly leaves England to return to America and head Wingate Asylum, a hospital for war criminals and the mentally insane. When he arrives in Virginia, he launches into his own personal war as he attempts to overthrow Captain Samuel Percy, a cruel, cold-hearted Confederate who has taken charge of the decrepit asylum -- known as "Bedlam South" -- and begun terrorizing its inmates. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, 17-year-old Zeke Gibson from Mississippi joins his brother Corporal Billy Gibson on the front lines. In the midst of heavy fighting at Gettysburg, they are separated. Each fearing that the other is dead, they embark upon separate journeys that bring them to the brink of insanity as they contend with the horrifying brutality of the war and unwittingly become entwined with the fate of Dr. Bryarly.

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Waters New ACQUITY UPLC Online Community Attracts More Than 1,200 Members in First MonthPrivate community fosters separation scientist interactions and provides premium content not found elsewhere

MILFORD, Mass., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waters Corporation today reports on the successful debut of an online community designed to support the success of new and advanced ACQUITY UPLC(R) chromatographers. Created especially for Waters(R) ACQUITY UltraPerformance LC(R) (UPLC) System users worldwide, membership in this new online community has already reached more than 1,200 in its first month of operation and is growing daily.

"Since its introduction, ACQUITY UPLC has been shown through customer research to be the industry's most advanced liquid chromatography system available, but instrument excellence is proving to just be a starting point for ACQUITY chromatographers," said Dr. Robert Plumb, Senior Applications Manager and ACQUITY UPLC Team Manager for Waters Division. "Dedicated to enabling chromatographers to further develop and pioneer science, Waters ACQUITY Online Community opens doors to the world's finest LC thinkers and most innovative LC approaches. So while instrument excellence is a requisite in today's laboratory, this community provides yet another level of partnership among ACQUITY users by fostering meaningful scientist-to-scientist interactions. We are pleased to see UPLC users are already responding very positively to this resource, and are becoming even more successful in exceeding their goals."

Community members benefit from access to leading UPLC chromatographers and premium scientific content not found elsewhere, such as presentations, educational videos, new journal articles, and more. All ACQUITY UPLC System or nanoACQUITY UPLC System users are encouraged to obtain their free membership by registering at http://www.waters.com/myuplc.

About Waters Corporation (http://www.waters.com/)

Waters Corporation creates business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations by delivering practical and sustainable innovation to enable significant advancements in such areas as healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality worldwide.

Pioneering a connected portfolio of separations science, laboratory information management, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis, Waters technology breakthroughs and laboratory solutions provide an enduring platform for customer success.

With revenue of $1.47 billion in 2007 and 5,000 employees, Waters is driving scientific discovery and operational excellence for customers worldwide.

Waters, UltraPerformance LC, UPLC, and ACQUITY UPLC are trademarks of Waters Corporation.

Media Contact Brian J. Murphy Public Relations +1 508-482-2614 brian_j_murphy@waters.com

Waters Corporation

CONTACT: Brian J. Murphy, Public Relations of Waters Corporation,
+1-508-482-2614, brian_j_murphy@waters.com

Web site: http://www.waters.com/
http://www.waters.com/myuplc

Web 2.0 Summit Challenges Internet Leaders to Engage With World's ProblemsSold-out Event Explores the Intersection of World and Web

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- TechWeb and O'Reilly Media, Inc., co-producers of the annual Web 2.0 Summit (http://www.web2summit.com/), announced that this exclusive event has sold out for the fifth consecutive year. The event's program will look at how the technologies, values and cultures of the Web can address the world's most pressing limits. Web 2.0 Summit, which takes place November 5-7 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, will bring the great minds of our time together this week as leaders of the Internet economy turn their attention to the solutions the Web can provide to the world at large.

With complex systems seemingly reaching their limits, it has become apparent that the Web provides an avenue for new ways to address these limits. The Web's greatest inventions are, at their core, social movements. Reflecting that growth, the program has expanded to include leaders in the fields of healthcare, genetics, finance, global business and politics.

"The conversation this year is no longer just about the Web," said John Battelle, Program Chair. "Instead, Web 2.0 Summit has gathered the Internet industry leaders to drive discussion about how to utilize the Web as a platform to address social and global challenges. Tim O'Reilly and I are pleased to host another sold out Summit event and look forward to the unique perspectives and forward-looking conversations that will take place."

Web 2.0 Summit has become the gathering place for business leaders of the new Web, encouraging discussion and debate on the most important issues and strategies driving the Internet economy and the expectations of the coming year. The conference includes over 70 thought leaders and entrepreneurs speaking, expert-led workshops, plenary sessions, and a variety of unique networking events. The Web 2.0 Summit event connects the leaders and technologists opening the Web's business opportunities. Attendance is limited to maintain an intimate setting and foster dialog among participants.

Sponsors of the Web 2.0 Summit include: Accenture, Adobe, Careerbuilder.com, Enterprise Ireland, IBM, IDA Ireland, iQuestions, Juniper Networks, Microsoft, Mohr Davidow Ventures (MDV), MySpace, NEA, Omidyar, Panorama Capital, Right Media, Searchme.com, Socialtext, Source Forge, Thomson Reuters, and Yahoo!.

Web 2.0 Summit takes place November 5-7, 2008 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The event is produced by O'Reilly Media, Inc. and TechWeb and moderated by John Battelle, Program Chair, and Tim O'Reilly, CEO and founder of O'Reilly Media. For more information visit: http://www.web2summit.com/.

About O'Reilly

O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly has been a chronicler and catalyst of leading-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism. For more information, visit: http://www.oreilly.com/. O'Reilly is a registered trademark of O'Reilly Media, Inc. Other products mentioned may be trademarks of their respective companies.

About TechWeb

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

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections About United Business Media Limited

United Business Media Limited (UBM) is a global media and marketing services company that informs markets and brings the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print, and with the information they need to do business successfully. UBM serves professional and commercial communities, from IT professionals to doctors, from journalists to jewelry dealers, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. UBM employs more than 6,500 people in more than 30 countries. UBM's businesses operating in the US include CMPMedica, Commonwealth Business Media, Everything Channel, PR Newswire, RISI, TechInsights, TechWeb and Think Services. UBM is listed on the London Stock Exchange (UBM.L) and has a market capitalization of $1.6 billion.

TechWeb

CONTACT: Natalia Wodecki, PR Manager of TechWeb, nwodecki@techweb.com;
or Maureen Jennings, Conferences Publicist of O'Reilly Media, Inc.,
maureen@oreilly.com

Web site: http://www.web2summit.com/

Verizon Bringing FiOS TV to More Neighborhoods in the Bronx and BrooklynCompany Continues to Expand Availability of FiOS Services in Existing Communities

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents and businesses in more neighborhoods in the Bronx and Brooklyn now have the opportunity to join the Verizon FiOS revolution that is sweeping the city.

Verizon on Monday (Nov. 3) began offering consumers and businesses in Schuylerville, Throgs Neck and Edgewater Park in the Bronx, and Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn a bundled package of FiOS TV, FiOS Internet and wired, reliable voice services for a price as low as $94.99 a month.

In addition, Verizon is spreading Verizon FiOS TV availability to more areas in the previously activated Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bergen Beach, Flatlands, Georgetown, Homecrest, Madison, Marine Park, Midwood and Mill Basin.

Door-to-door marketing and other pre-sales activities have been taking place in all the neighborhoods in preparation for the introduction of FiOS TV.

Since the New York City launch of Verizon's FiOS TV in July in 108 neighborhoods across all five boroughs, the company has expanded availability to some 50,000 households, bringing the total number of households with FiOS TV availability to just over 400,000. By the end of the year, the company expects to have half-a-million homes open for sale in the city.

"Verizon's FiOS TV and bundled services have gotten off to a rousing start in New York City," said Chris Creager, Verizon's president for the Northeast region. "For the first time, New Yorkers have choice in their television and entertainment services -- and they're choosing Verizon. Following our Bronx and Brooklyn expansion today, we expect to move quickly to reach our objective of making FiOS TV available to 500,000 homes in the city by the end of the year."

Creager said that the company is continuing to build its all-fiber infrastructure throughout neighborhoods that already have the advanced services.

Verizon is New York's market leader in high-definition (HD) availability. FiOS TV offers more than 500 total channels in the region, including more than 100 HD channels, more than any local cable TV company, including Cablevision or Time Warner.

By signing up for FiOS TV between now and Dec. 31, residents and businesses in the latest FiOS-enabled neighborhoods, as well as in other New York City neighborhoods that have the service, will enjoy free access for 90 days to three premium entertainment packages plus more than 9,000 free video-on-demand (VOD) titles per month. The packages are: Cinemax, HBO and FiOS TV's Movie Package.

This offer represents free access to 70 premium channels -- 40 of which are high-definition (HD) -- such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz, The Movie Channel, Encore, Sundance Channel and IFC, and includes more than 1,800 VOD titles. Customers who take advantage of the offer will enjoy access to 800 Hollywood blockbusters per month, HBO award-winning original series, movie premieres and World Championship Boxing.

FiOS TV service highlights include: -- More than 500 all-digital channels grouped by genres such as entertainment, sports, news, shopping, movies and family, making it easy for audiences to find their favorite programming. -- Up to 100 high-definition channels, with extraordinary clarity and theater-quality sound. -- An industry-leading library of more than 11,000 VOD titles, 70 percent of which are free. In addition, the VOD library includes an increasing number of HD titles, and Verizon plans to offer 1,000 HD VOD titles per month by year-end. -- An innovative interactive media guide (IMG) that helps customers quickly and easily find and enjoy content from TV listings, VOD catalogs and the digital video recorder (DVR), as well as personal music and photos from a home network. Among the features of the IMG are: -- Multi-Room DVR - Verizon's Home Media DVR allows customers to stream recorded HD and standard-definition (SD) programs to up to six other TV sets throughout the home. This includes the ability to watch three separately recorded shows on three TV sets at the same time, plus pause recorded programming in one room and continue watching in another. -- Widgets - Customers have one-touch, on-demand access to local weather and traffic reports shown on TV screens. Widgets provide local traffic and weather reports, daily local and national news headlines, daily national sports headlines, community news, and daily horoscopes. -- Free casual games - With the remote control and an HD set-top box, customers can access chess, solitaire and wordplay. -- "What's Hot on FiOS TV" - Features information on the most-popular programs currently being broadcast in the region and the most popular VOD titles. -- Return to paused programming - Allows customers to pause live programming, change channels, and then return to the paused program and pick up where they left off. -- Channel sorting options - Customers can create two separate lists of favorite channels for family members. Customers also can filter channels in the guide by genre, for instances where a customer only may want to see HD content, international channels or kids programming, among others.

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

Information on packages and prices is available at http://www.verizon.com/fiostv. New Yorkers also can call 1-888-GET-FIOS (888-438-3467) to see if they qualify to order FiOS TV.

Verizon delivers FiOS TV and Internet services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes and businesses, providing stunning picture-and-sound quality, a broad spectrum of content diversity, interactive features and the fastest Internet speeds, creating the ultimate home-entertainment experience.

FiOS Internet delivers download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps, as well as high-quality voice services. This year, Verizon's FiOS Internet service was named the top pick in PC Magazine's 2008 reader survey and also was named a winner in PC World Magazine's The 100 Best Products of 2008. It was the second year in a row that the broadband service made both lists.

(More information about FiOS TV and fiber optics is available in Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news.)

The value of FiOS TV extends to the installation and customer support. Specially trained Verizon technicians will install the service and acquaint subscribers with FiOS TV features and services. Verizon is waiving the installation fee for up to three existing TV outlets, and there is no charge to install a needed optical network terminal at the subscriber's home. Charges for other installation services, such as additional outlets, may apply. Verizon provides 24 x 7 technical assistance by phone from its Fiber Solutions Centers.

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 71 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 228,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: John Bonomo, Verizon, +1-212-321-8033,
john.j.bonomo@verizon.com

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The Election Results Are In On an All-New Episode of 'South Park' on Wednesday, November 5 at 10:00 p.m.* On Comedy Central(R)

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A new President has been elected and the citizens of South Park are partying in the streets in an all-new episode of "South Park" titled, "About Last Night..." premiering on Wednesday, November 5 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on COMEDY CENTRAL.

While the country celebrates, the President-elect catches everyone off-guard when he arrives at the White House prematurely. From the Oval Office, the new Commander-In-Chief assembles his team and prepares for the job ahead.

Launched in 1997, "South Park," now in its 12th season, remains the highest-rated series on COMEDY CENTRAL. "South Park" repeats Wednesdays at 12:00 a.m., Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. and Sundays at 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are executive producers, along with Anne Garefino, of the Emmy(R) and Peabody(R) Award-winning "South Park." Frank C. Agnone II is the supervising producer. Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell, Kyle McCulloch and Erica Rivinoja are producers. "South Park's" Web site is http://www.southparkstudios.com/. This week South Park Studios launches all-new features for its "Avatar Creator." Have fun making your own South Park alter-ego and then make one for your family and friends. You can use your avatar in the forum and message boards, and with the new custom "expression feature," you can "post with attitude." It's a great way to discuss everything South Park with fans from around the world.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 95 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is http://www.comedycentral.com/. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at http://www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom , is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

CONTACT: Jenni Runyan, COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications,
+1-310-407-4771, jenni.runyan@comedycentral.com

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

Expedia Swears in New Travel Resource for 2009 Presidential InaugurationWith Record Turnout Expected, Expedia Announces New Web Page with Travel Tips for Inauguration-Bound Travelers

BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While tomorrow's Election Day marks the end of the campaign trail, it may not be the last record-breaking activity in this Presidential campaign. Experts predict that the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony and related activities on and around Jan. 20, 2009 could attract an unprecedented number of visitors to the Washington, D.C. area. Expedia(R), the world's largest online travel company, today announced it is lending a hand to those inauguration-bound travelers with a new travel resource page launching on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and available at http://www.expedia.com/inauguration.

Expedia's inauguration page will bring together the tools needed to plan a patriotic visit to the nation's capital during inauguration week. Beginning Wednesday, visitors to the page will be able to search for and reserve hotels, airline tickets and admission to various activities and tours around the D.C. area. In addition to searching and booking tools, the page will feature tips to consider when shopping for a hotel, the D.C. Metro public transportation map, information about the three primary airports that service the area and purchase options for guided tours and other popular visitor activities.

"We've tapped our vast network of hotel partners and on-the-ground travel experts to create this new, easy-to-use travel resource," explains Sean Kell, general manager of Expedia.com. "Expedia is a one stop shop to book your flight, find and book a hotel, plan your itinerary and purchase tickets to popular attractions and tours."

Expedia's inauguration page is a go-to source for insider tips to help visitors make the most of their time and budget. The nation's capital is one of the most historically rich destinations in America, and the inauguration page will help visitors navigate the dozens of museums, monuments and historical sites inside the Beltway. For example, Expedia's travel experts recommend:

-- Watching the inauguration parade along Pennsylvania Ave. where no tickets are required

-- Booking a hotel close to a Metro stop to reduce travel time and avoid crowded streets

-- Looking for hotels outside the D.C. city limits where there may be lower prices and more vacancy

-- Booking tickets for attractions online in advance to ensure your space and avoid standing in line

For more travel tips and helpful information about attending the 2009 Presidential Inauguration -- or to book your own trip -- visit http://www.expedia.com/inauguration.

About Expedia

Expedia.com(R) is the world's leading online travel provider, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/) aims to provide personalized service, the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With the Expedia(R) Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com promises to offer to its customers the best rates available online for all types of travel, making it the most comprehensive customer guarantee in online travel. Expedia is dedicated to positively impacting global tourism by providing travelers environmentally conscious travel options. Expedia is a founding member of the World Heritage Alliance -- a joint initiative with the United Nations Foundation to promote sustainable tourism. Expedia.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. .

Expedia and Expedia.com are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. (C) 2008 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST: 2029030-40

Expedia, Inc.

CONTACT: Ian Jeffries of Edelman, +1-206-268-2291,
ian.jeffries@edelman.com, for Expedia, Inc.; or Amanda Hoffman of Expedia,
Inc., +1-425-679-7956, amhoffman@expedia.com

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

Gameloft: Third-Quarter Sales of EUR26.2 Million and 13% Pro Forma Growth

PARIS, November 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft achieved consolidated sales of EUR76.5 million for the first nine months of 2008, up by 9% from the previous year. The increase in sales is in line with the company's expectations. On a comparable exchange rate basis, nine month growth reached 16%.

In EUR millions 2008 2007 Variation 1st quarter 25.3 22.7 +11% 2nd quarter 25.0 23.2 +8% 3rd quarter 26.2 24.4 +8% 9-month total 76.5 70.2 +9%

Mobile games accounted for 98% of third quarter sales. The remaining 2% are related to Gameloft's console game business (Nintendo DS, Xbox Live Arcade and Nintendo WiiWare).

Europe represented 41% of sales for the third quarter of 2008, North America 31% and the rest of the world 28%. Sales in North America were up 18% on a comparable exchange rate basis which marks a sharp improvement in Gameloft's business in this region, partly due to the success of its iPhone games.

Gameloft anticipates its growth rate to accelerate dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2008 thanks to the upcoming release of several games for iPhone, N-Gage, Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii.

2008 is a turning point in the mobile gaming industry. The major innovations introduced by companies such as Apple, Nokia and Google have radically transformed and improved the gaming experience, consumption behaviors, as well as the industry's business model. In addition to these innovations in the mobile gaming industry, the entire video game industry will have moved towards digital distribution by the end of 2009. Thanks to its unique development capacity and quality of its development studios, Gameloft has been one of the rare players able to be systematically present with quality games at the release of all of the new platforms recently introduced on the market. Gameloft positioned itself in the top ranks as a game publisher for Xbox Live Arcade, Wiiware, iPhone, iPod and N-Gage. This strategy of mass market and multiplatform games is now fully bearing fruit and allows the company to weather the impact of the worldwide economic slowdown. Today's markers for growth, iPhone, N-Gage, iPod, Wiiware and Xbox Live Arcade, will soon be joined by Google's Android, Nintendo's DSi and Sony's PS3 Store in which Gameloft will be present each time with a quality game offering. Therefore, Gameloft is therefore positioned to reach its annual financial objectives despite the unfavorable market conditions.

In the long term, due to the quality of its development studios, Gameloft is in an ideal position to remain within the top ranks worldwide of the mobile telephone gaming market. Moreover, the company will continue its fast growth in a market in which it has been investing since 2002 with success and which will include nearly 4 billion potential consumers in 2010(1).

Sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 will be published on 29 January 2009 after the close of the market.

About Gameloft

Gameloft develops and publishes video games for mobile telephones and consoles worldwide. Gameloft was founded in 1999 it is now positioned as one of the most innovating companies in its field. Gameloft designs games for telephones incorporating the Java, Brew and Symbian technologies, for which the number of units should exceed four billion in 2012. Gameloft games are also available on WiiWare, DS, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade, iPod and PCs.

Partnership agreements with major rights holders such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Touchtone Television, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., FIFPro, Ferrari, Roland-Garros, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Robinho, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Patrick Vieira, Christophe Dominici and Jonny Wilkinson allow Gameloft to associate its games with very strong international brands. In addition to these brands, Gameloft has its own brands, such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.

Thanks to agreements with all of the main telecom operators, telephone manufacturers and specialized distributors, as well as its http://www.gameloft.com/ boutique, Gameloft's games are distributed in 80 countries.

Gameloft has locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Koln, Copenhagen, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Vienna, Warsaw, Helsinki, Bucharest, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Peking, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore and Sydney. Gameloft is listed in Compartment B of the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

--------------------------------- (1) Source: Strategy Analytics Contact: Anne-Laure Descleves Head of Communications Tel +331 5816 2082 Mail : anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com For more information, consult http://www.gameloft.com/

Gameloft

CONTACT: Contact: Anne-Laure Descleves, Head of Communications, Tel
+33-1-5816-2082, Mail : anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com .

Verizon Delivers on Promise of More Than 100 HD ChannelsFiOS TV Is an Even Better Deal in Rhode Island, With 55 More HD Channels Than Cox

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- For customers looking for the best deals in a tough economy, Verizon is making FiOS TV an even better bargain. Verizon now offers more than 100 HD channels on FiOS TV in the region.

Verizon recently added 18 channels to its Rhode Island TV lineup, including 16 new HD channels, and now offers at least 55 more HD channels than Cox. More than 500 channels, including 102 HD channels, are now available on FiOS TV in Rhode Island. By comparison, Cox currently lists on its Web site 47 HD channels in Rhode Island.

Starting Monday (Nov. 3), new customers who sign up for FiOS TV by Dec. 31 will enjoy free access for 90 days to three premium entertainment packages -- Cinemax, HBO and FiOS TV's Movie Package -- plus more than 9,000 free video-on-demand (VOD) titles per month. This represents free access to 70 premium channels -- 40 of which are high-definition (HD) -- such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz, The Movie Channel, Encore, Sundance Channel and IFC, and includes more than 1,800 VOD titles. Customers who take advantage of this offer will enjoy access to 800 Hollywood blockbusters per month, HBO award-winning original series, movie premieres and World Championship Boxing.

"The superiority of Verizon's all-fiber, FiOS network is what enables us to deliver the most channels and the most HD in Rhode Island," said Bob Driscoll, Verizon regional vice president of sales. "High-definition viewing is a must-have for so many of our customers, and we are making more of it available all the time -- more than any other cable TV provider. We can stay ahead of the competition because our programming runs on our 100 percent fiber network all the way to the home.

"FiOS TV is the only service to consider if you want the ultimate HD experience," Driscoll continued. "With our increased number of HD channels, along with HD video-on-demand programming, we're blowing cable away. The addition of new HD channels is part of our commitment to lead the industry in the scope and quality of our programming."

FiOS TV customers in Rhode Island now can watch some of their favorite channels in HD, including Animal Planet, TLC, Science Channel and Smithsonian Channel. New HD programming that FiOS TV customers in the region now receive includes FX, The Biography Channel and Superstation WGN HD.

For those who want the best in news, Verizon has added Fox Business Network and Fox News Channel in HD. In addition, movie buffs now can get MGM HD and the Hallmark Movie Channel in HD. Viewers who watch home-and-leisure programming can now enjoy QVC, the Travel Channel and Planet Green, while kids and teens can enjoy their favorite shows on the Disney Channel, Toon Disney and ABC Family -- all in HD.

Verizon also has launched three new HD sports channels: ESPNews HD, a 24-hour sports news television station; The Tennis Channel, with comprehensive tennis coverage; and Speed HD, the nation's first cable television network dedicated to motor sports, with content that covers everything from racing to restoration to motorcycles, movies and more.

In addition to the new HD content, Verizon has launched two new standard-definition channels in the region: Current TV and RFD TV.

Customers can get all of this new HD content with Verizon's FiOS TV Extreme HD service for $57.99 a month, or in a three-service bundle for $109.99. Or customers can chose FiOS TV Essentials HD service, which includes all local HD channels, for $47.99 a month or in a three-service bundle for $99.99. For more information, consumers can visit http://www.verizon.com/fiostv or call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.

Verizon's FiOS TV service offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, with more than 500 total channels and 11,000 video-on-demand (VOD) titles, 70 percent of which are free. The VOD library also includes an increasing number of HD titles, and Verizon plans to offer 1,000 HD VOD titles per month by the end of the year. FiOS TV is currently available in 18 communities in Rhode Island.

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 71 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 228,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Lillian McGee, +1-401-525-2134, lillian.m.mcgee@verizon.com, or
Phil Santoro, +1-617-743-4760, philip.g.santoro@verizon.com, both of Verizon

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Richard Vos est nommé directeur de TerreStar Europe

LONDRES, November 3 /PRNewswire/ --

TerreStar Europe Limited, fournisseur européen de communications mobiles et filiale indirecte à participation majoritaire de TerreStar Corporation (Nasdaq : TSTR), a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination de Richard Vos à titre de directeur de l'entreprise. Fort de plus de trente ans d'expérience dans le domaine des télécommunications et des satellites, M. Vos transmettra son énorme savoir-faire et son leadership exemplaire à l'équipe de TerreStar Europe.

Ancien président d'Inmarsat Ventures PLC, qu'il avait dirigée depuis sa privatisation en 1999 jusqu'à son rachat en 2003, M. Vos a été à la tête des investissements en matière de satellite pour British Telecommunications plc et a occupé le poste de gouverneur pour le Royaume-Uni et l'Irlande au conseil d'INTELSAT. Il a aussi été président du conseil en 1998 et 1999.

L'expertise de M. Vos aidera TerreStar Europe à s'orienter à travers le processus de soumission de demande auprès de la Commission européenne visant l'autorisation d'utilisation d'un spectre paneuropéen de la bande S (2 GHz) pour les services de communication mobile par satellite. La société a en effet l'intention de créer un réseau satellite paneuropéen intégré avec infrastructures terrestres associées dans le but de fournir à un prix de gros des applications et des services sans fil de voix, de données et de vidéo mobile aux régions urbaines, rurales et reculées d'Europe. Le réseau terrestre-satellite haut débit sans fil de TerreStar est conçu de manière à permettre aux clients d'exercer leurs activités au moyen d'un appareil mobile de taille conventionnelle capable de communiquer via les réseaux terrestres sans fil traditionnels et le réseau satellite.

M. Vos est président non dirigeant de SatCom Group Holdings plc (SGH.L) et directeur indépendant d'Avanti Communications Group plc (AVN.L), d'Avanti Screenmedia Group plc (ASG.L) et de NSSC Operations Ltd. Il est aussi ancien président d'Inmedia Communications Ltd., et ancien directeur indépendant de nombreuses sociétés anglaises et de l'entreprise luxembourgeoise European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA). À l'heure actuelle, M. Vos est président du conseil consultatif des télécommunications spatiales et de la navigation du gouvernement du Royaume-Uni, ainsi que membre du conseil consultatif des affaires européennes et du comité consultatif de l'espace.

Il a auparavant été directeur général de BT France de 1989 à 1991, directeur européen d'International Carrier Services de 1991 à 1995, et chef des investissements en matière de satellite pour BT plc de 1995 à 2000. M. Vos est également membre de l'Institute of Directors.

De nationalité britannique, M. Vos est diplômé en langues modernes (avec distinction) de l'Université de Londres et il détient également un diplôme d'études en gestion de la Kingston Polytechnic. Il parle l'anglais, le français, l'allemand et l'espagnol.

À propos de TerreStar Europe Limited

TerreStar Europe Limited, filiale indirecte à participation majoritaire de TerreStar Corporation (NASDAQ : TSTR), a pour objectif de développer le premier satellite mobile de la prochaine génération à être intégré aux réseaux de communications terrestres en vue d'offrir dans toute l'Europe un accès universel et des applications personnalisées via des appareils mobiles de taille conventionnelle. TerreStar Europe prévoit d'accélérer la disponibilité des services partout en Europe en tirant parti du savoir-faire et de la technologie de sa société affiliée nord-américaine TerreStar Networks Inc.

À propos de TerreStar Corporation

TerreStar Corporation est l'actionnaire contrôlant de TerreStar Networks Inc. et de TerreStar Global Ltd. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de TerreStar Corporation, veuillez consulter le www.terrestarcorp.com.

Déclaration en vertu de la Private Securities Litigation Reform Act :

Le présent communiqué peut contenir des énoncés prospectifs au sens de la loi américaine Private Securities Litigation Reform Act concernant la stratégie de TerreStar Corporation, ses projets et les transactions décrites dans ce communiqué. Ces énoncés comprennent généralement des mots et expressions tels que pourrait, peut, anticiper, croire, a l'intention de, cherche, poursuit, proposé, potentiel et autres termes et expressions similaires ayant trait à des résultats futurs. Nous déclinons toute obligation de mettre à jour ou de compléter de tels énoncés prospectifs.

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

TerreStar Europe Limited

Médias et investisseurs, Deirdre Blackwood, TerreStar, +1-703-483-7824, Deirdre.blackwood@terrestar.com

Gameloft: Chiffre d'affaires de 26,2 mEUR et croissance à taux de change constant de 13% sur le troisième trimestre 2008

PARIS, November 3 /PRNewswire/ -- La progression du chiffre d'affaires est en ligne avec les attentes de la société. Le chiffre d'affaires consolidé des neuf premiers mois de l'exercice 2008 est en hausse de 9% et s'établit à 76,5 mEUR. A taux de change constant la croissance du chiffre d'affaires sur neuf mois atteint 16%.

En mEUR Exercice 2008 Exercice 2007 Variation 1er trimestre 25,3 22,7 +11% 2ème trimestre 25,0 23,2 +8% 3ème trimestre 26,2 24,4 +8% Total 9 mois 76,5 70,2 +9%

L'activité jeux mobile a représenté 98% du chiffre d'affaires du troisième trimestre de la société et l'activité jeux consoles (Nintendo DS, Xbox Live Arcade et Nintendo WiiWare) les 2% restant.

Le chiffre d'affaires du troisième trimestre de l'exercice 2008 a été réalisé pour 41% en Europe, 31% en Amérique du Nord et 28% dans le reste du monde. Les ventes en Amérique du Nord ont progressé de 18% à taux de change constant et marquent un net rebond de l'activité de la société dans cette région grâce notamment au succès de ses jeux iPhone.

Gameloft anticipe par ailleurs une très forte accélération de la croissance de ses ventes mondiales lors du quatrième trimestre 2008 grâce au lancement de nombreux jeux iPhone et N-Gage et à la commercialisation de trois jeux sur les consoles Nintendo DS et Nintendo Wii.

L'année 2008 marque un tournant dans l'industrie du jeu sur mobile. Les innovations majeures apportées par des sociétés telles qu'Apple, Nokia ou Google transforment et améliorent radicalement l'expérience de jeu, les modes de consommation ainsi que le modèle économique de l'industrie. Parallèlement à ces innovations dans l'industrie du jeu sur mobile, c'est l'ensemble de l'industrie du jeu vidéo qui aura franchi le cap de la distribution numérique avant la fin de l'année 2009. Or, grâce à sa capacité de développement unique au monde et à la qualité de ses studios de création, Gameloft a été un des très rares acteurs du marché capable d'être systématiquement présent avec des jeux de qualité au lancement de toutes les nouvelles plateformes qui sont apparues récemment sur le marché. La société s'est ainsi placée aux tous premiers rangs des éditeurs de jeux sur Xbox Live Arcade, sur Wiiware, sur iPhone, sur iPod et sur N-Gage. Cette stratégie des jeux grand public et multiplateforme porte aujourd'hui pleinement ses fruits et permet à la société d'amortir les effets du ralentissement économique mondial. Aux relais de croissance actuels que sont l'iPhone, l'iPod, la N-Gage, la Wiiware et la Xbox Live Arcade vont d'ailleurs très bientôt s'ajouter l'Android de Google, la DSi de Nintendo et la PS3 et la PSP Store de Sony sur lesquels Gameloft sera présent à chaque fois avec une offre de jeux de qualité. La société est donc en mesure d'atteindre ses objectifs financiers annuels malgré une conjoncture économique difficile.

A plus long terme, et grâce notamment à la qualité de ses studios de développement, Gameloft est idéalement positionnée pour se maintenir au 1er rang mondial du marché du jeu sur téléphones mobiles et pour continuer à croître rapidement sur un marché dans lequel elle a investi avec succès depuis 2002 et qui comptera près de 4 milliards de consommateurs potentiels en 2010 (1).

Le chiffre d'affaires du quatrième trimestre 2008 sera publié le 29 janvier 2009 après la clôture.

A propos de Gameloft

Gameloft est un éditeur et développeur mondial de jeux vidéo pour téléphones mobiles et consoles. Fondé en 1999, Gameloft est aujourd'hui positionnée comme l'une des entreprises les plus innovantes dans son domaine. Gameloft conçoit des jeux pour les téléphones incluant les technologies Java, Brew ou Symbian, dont le parc installé devrait dépasser quatre milliards d'unités en 2012. Les jeux Gameloft sont aussi disponibles sur WiiWare, DS, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade, iPod et PCs.

Des accords de partenariat avec de grands détenteurs de droits comme Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Touchtone Television, Dreamworks Amimations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., FIFPro, Ferrari, Roland-Garros, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Robinho, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Patrick Vieira, Christophe Dominici ou Jonny Wilkinson permettent à Gameloft d'associer de très fortes marques internationales à ses jeux. En plus de ces marques, Gameloft possède ses propres marques comme Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT ou New York Nights.

Grâce à des accords avec l'ensemble des principaux opérateurs télécom, des fabricants de téléphones, des distributeurs spécialisés ainsi que sa boutique http://www.gameloft.com, Gameloft distribue ses jeux dans 80 pays.

Gameloft est présent à New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montréal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, Londres, Cologne, Copenhague, Milan, Madrid, Lisbonne, Vienne, Varsovie, Helsinki, Bucarest, New Dehli, Kuala Lumpur, Pékin, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Séoul, Singapour et Sydney. Gameloft est cotée au Compartiment B de la bourse de Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

Pour d'avantage d'information, rendez-vous sur http://www.gameloft.com

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(1) Source : Strategy Analytics

Contact: Anne-Laure Desclèves, Head of Communications, Tel +331-5816-2082, Mail anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com .

Gameloft

Contact: Anne-Laure Desclèves, Head of Communications, Tel +331-5816-2082, Mail anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com .

MICROS Deploys RES and mymicros in the Hospitality Operations of Barneys New York

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Barneys New York, has selected the MICROS RES point-of-sale (POS) solution, MICROS Kitchen Display Systems (KDS), and mymicros business intelligence reporting for its restaurants. The first installation will be in the Beverly Hills Los Angeles store in the Fall of 2008, followed by Chicago, Dallas, New York City, and Scottsdale.

With the implementation of the full suite of MICROS products, Barneys New York will automate its reservation book, table seating plans, and its catering operation. MICROS Kitchen Display Systems will improve the restaurant order entry and kitchen production processes to assure the highest levels of service and quality.

"We selected MICROS point of sale for our restaurants based on its strong and broad technology offering as well as the favorable experience we've had working with MICROS-Retail for our retail operations," stated Michael Celestino, Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Barneys New York. "Strategically, Barneys New York's operations, marketing, finance, and IT stakeholders are committed to bringing the restaurant and retail operations under a single IT support umbrella. This consistency will reduce costs, streamline operations, and provide actionable data as a culmination of all the other benefits to ultimately improve service."

"We are honored to be selected as the exclusive POS partner for Barneys New York," stated Tom Moran, Vice President, Restaurant Sales & Strategies, MICROS. "This partnership highlights MICROS's unique ability to provide a complete enterprise solution to a discerning and complex organization with both retail and hospitality operations."

About Barneys New York

Barneys New York ("Barneys"), http://www.barneys.com/, is a New York-based luxury retailer founded in 1923, with flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. Barneys New York also operates two smaller regional stores, and eighteen Barneys CO-OP stores. The quintessential New York store is easily recognized by its bright red awnings, iconic black shopping bag, and innovative window displays engineered by its Creative Director, Simon Doonan.

About MICROS Systems, Inc.

MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 310,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 130 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 25,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point-of-sale, loss prevention, and cross-channel functionality through its MICROS-Retail division for more than 90,000 retail stores worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

For more information on MICROS and its advanced information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, please contact Louise Casamento, Vice President of Marketing at (443) 285-8144 or (866) 287-4736. You can also visit the MICROS website at http://www.micros.com/ or send an email to info@micros.com.

The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc. All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

MICROS Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Louise Casamento, Vice President of Marketing of MICROS
Systems, Inc., +1-443-285-8144

Web site: http://www.micros.com/
http://www.barneys.com/

MadCap Software Extends Cutting-Edge WebHelp Functionality to Users of Legacy Browser-Based Help SystemsMadCap Search Optimizer and Toolbar for Internet Explorer Add Optimized Web and WebHelp Search, Screen Capture and More to Provide a Rich Customer Experience

LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- MadCap Software, the leader in multi-channel content authoring and a showcase company for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft XPS, today announced the launch of its MadCap Search Optimizer and free MadCap Toolbar. The Search Optimizer extends MadCap's cutting-edge WebHelp search to legacy browser-based Help systems. Now authors that continue to build their Web or intranet documentation using legacy tools--such as Adobe(R) RoboHelp(R), ComponentOne Doc-to-Help(R), WebWorks(R) Publisher and Author-It(TM)--can still provide their users with the most advanced WebHelp search in the industry.

The MadCap Search Optimizer automatically creates a WebHelp search database, which is then downloaded and accessed by users via the free MadCap Toolbar. This enables the return of search results almost instantaneously. With the MadCap Toolbar, users can also conduct wildcard searches--an industry first--in which only part of the search term is known. Other advanced search features include the ability for users of legacy browser-based Help systems to receive search results based on relevance instead of simply by alphabet, expand or collapse the WebHelp table of contents and all dynamic Help effects, and freely remove search highlighting, all with no additional programming required.

In addition to these advanced, industry-first search experiences, users of the free MadCap Toolbar enjoy several other productivity features, including:

-- Screen Capture using some of the more basic features from MadCap Capture. -- Personal Vault for securely storing and easily accessing confidential data, such as credit card information, passwords, and form data. -- Easy Web Search via a drop-down menu for single-click access to Google, Yahoo!, and MSN.

"The value of WebHelp is in the total customer experience that it delivers. It's not enough to have thorough, well-written documentation. How readily users can access that information and get the relevant search results they are looking for is equally important," said Anthony Olivier, MadCap co-founder and CEO. "With our new MadCap Search Optimizer and Toolbar, WebHelp authors can give their readers unprecedented speed and flexibility using search features previously available only with MadCap Flare. As a result, authors relying on legacy applications no longer have to subject customers to slowly searching through excess content to get the answers they need."

Availability and Pricing

Both the MadCap Search Optimizer and MadCap Toolbar are immediately available for download. The MadCap Toolbar, which runs on Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, is free for all users. The MadCap Search Optimizer is available for $449. Flare users do not require the Search Optimizer, since all of the advance search and toolbar functionality is available when using Flare and the MadCap Toolbar together.

About MadCap Software

MadCap Software is leading the documentation industry into the future with the MadCap family of tightly integrated applications for end-to-end content development, delivery, and management. MadCap's flagship product MadCap Flare is now the content authoring solution of choice for thousands of companies, from start-ups to the Global 1000. Through its strategic partner Microsoft Corp. , MadCap delivers solutions optimized for Microsoft Vista, Visual Studio, and the .NET environment. Headquartered in La Jolla, CA, MadCap is home to some of the most experienced software architects and product experts in the documentation industry. Learn more about MadCap Software at http://www.madcapsoftware.com/.

MadCap Software, the MadCap Software logo, MadCap Toolbar, MadCap Search Optimizer, MadCap Blaze, MadCap Flare, MadCap Mimic, MadCap Capture, MadCap Echo, MadCap Lingo, MadCap Analyzer, and MadCap X-Edit are trademarks or registered trademarks of MadCap Software, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Other marks are the properties of their respective owners.

PR Contact: Rebecca Hurst Kinetic.PR for MadCap Software rebecca@kineticprllc.com 650-679-9282

MadCap Software

CONTACT: Rebecca Hurst of Kinetic.PR, +1-650-679-9282,
rebecca@kineticprllc.com, for MadCap Software

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

Photos: PR Newswire Doubles African American and U.S. Caribbean News Reach through Partnership with Black PR WireAudiences reached through innovative collaboration include faith-based organizations, legislative and business leaders, media

MIAMI, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire has partnered with Black PR Wire to offer the issuers of press releases the most robust distribution available to reach the African American and U.S. Caribbean media, and influential political and religious leaders, it was announced today.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/prnewswire/35793/

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The partnership strengthens PR Newswire's current African American offerings and can be combined with PR Newswire's industry leading multicultural services targeting U.S. Hispanic, Asian and Native American communities.

"This partnership underscores PR Newswire's commitment to providing companies and organizations with the best multicultural communications services and reach into our nation's fast growing multicultural communities," said Manny Ruiz, president of PR Newswire's Multicultural Services and Hispanic PR Wire. "There is no other commercial news distribution service that even remotely offers the depth and breadth of reach into these highly influential communities."

"We are extremely excited to partner with PR Newswire," said Bernadette Morris, president and CEO, Black PR Wire. "This new relationship will join together PR Newswire industry innovation and our targeted network so that we can achieve even greater success in communicating important messages to the growing and influential African American community."

PR Newswire's new Black and U.S. Caribbean newslines will feature in-depth distribution to print, broadcast and online media and community organizations on a city, state and national basis. Among the distribution circuits to be offered are "Leaders Within Organizations," which includes business, civic and faith-based groups. Black legislative leaders are also among those who can be reached through the new circuits.

In January 2008 PR Newswire announced the acquisition of Hispanic PR Wire, the leading news distribution service targeting Hispanic media and consumers. In addition to news distribution services, PR Newswire and Black PR Wire will be conducting professional development programs including marketing webinars and meetings to continually support marketers focused on communicating with multicultural audiences.

About Black PR Wire

Black PR Wire, Inc. is the nation's first and largest news distribution center providing targeted content for African Americans and serving the Black community. The company's database contains over 1,600 Black-owned publications and media outlets and includes a comprehensive listing of key Black journalists, opinion leaders and national organizations throughout the United States and the Caribbean.

Launched in 2000, Black PR Wire delivers its clients' press releases, video and audio news releases, electronic video messages and electronic newsletters to key reporters, writers, and influential grassroots, social and civic community leaders throughout the country. Black PR Wire also provides specialized services including direct media contact and placement pitching, as well as audio, video and e-newsletter development and distribution.

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire Association LLC (http://www.prnewswire.com/) provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on behalf of tens of thousands of corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision-makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute, full-text news developments.

Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 14 countries and routinely sends its customers' announcements to outlets in more than 170 countries and in more than 40 languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who seek breaking announcements from the source. PR Newswire's leading services include ProfNet(SM), eWatch(TM), MEDIAtlas(TM), Search Engine Optimization, MediaRoom, MediaSense(TM), MultiVu(TM), U.S. Newswire, the preeminent policy newswire in the industry, Vintage Filings, the fastest growing Edgar filing company, and Hispanic PR Wire, LatinClips and Hispanic Digital Network, the foremost Hispanic communications services. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, a leading global business media company that serves professional commercial communities around the world. For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/.

About United Business Media Limited (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/)

United Business Media Limited (UBM) is a global media and marketing services company that informs markets and brings the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print, and with the information they need to do business successfully. UBM serves professional and commercial communities, from IT professionals to doctors, from journalists to jewelry dealers, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. UBM employs more than 6,500 people in more than 30 countries. UBM's businesses operating in the US include CMPMedica, Commonwealth Business Media, Everything Channel, PR Newswire, RISI, TechInsights, TechWeb and Think Services. UBM is listed on the London Stock Exchange (UBM.L) and has a market capitalization of $2.5 billion.

Media Contact: Rachel Meranus Vice President, Public Relations PR Newswire +1.201.360.6776 rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com

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CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations of PR
Newswire, +1-201-360-6776, rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com

Web Site: http://www.prnewswire.com/
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Logitech to Acquire SightSpeed Inc., a Big Red Ventures Portfolio CompanyThe acquisition is a significant exit for the Johnson School's Big Red Ventures

ITHACA, N.Y., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Red Ventures (BRV), an MBA student-run, early stage venture fund of the Johnson School at Cornell University, today announced that its portfolio company SightSpeed Inc. of Berkeley, CA, has agreed to be acquired by Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) for approximately $30 million in cash. The acquisition of SightSpeed, an award winning provider of high-quality video conferencing services, represents a significant milestone in the development of the student-run venture fund. The exit comes at an opportune time as BRV prepares to actively participate in subsequent rounds of investments. The acquisition is expected to close in November and is subject to typical closing conditions.

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In early 2003, BRV's student managers saw tremendous potential in the Internet as a communications platform for multimedia, and invested in SightSpeed's ground breaking video conferencing technology developed at Cornell University. The proceeds from this exit will be funneled back into the fund for future investments.

"BRV managers have consistently shown discipline and expertise in diligently evaluating deals and their efforts have been validated by this exit," said David BenDaniel, the Don and Margi Berens Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Johnson School and faculty advisor to the fund. "MBA student managers apply their classroom educational experience in the day-to-day running of the venture fund. This is a result of the Johnson School's performance learning approach that provides experiential learning with a direct bearing on real businesses and communities. SightSpeed's acquisition validates the student-run venture process."

"Taking a leadership role in BRV is the best experience I've had at the Johnson School," said Matt Dacey, COO of BRV. "Historically, we see about 100 business plans annually and invest in only one. The opportunity to evaluate, structure, and negotiate real VC deals, while simultaneously growing BRV's presence in the VC community is unparalleled." Managers, who are second year MBA students drawn from different backgrounds, are involved in all aspects of the VC process, including deal sourcing, due diligence, term sheets, and the management of portfolio companies. The managers lead due diligence teams composed of first year student consultants. The process is rigorous with multiple decision levels, designed to not only ensure that the best businesses get funded, but also that managers and consultants get solid training and exposure to the venture capital process.

"The partnership that BRV has with the Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization (CCTEC) is an important component to BRV's growth as it exposes us to investment opportunities across the scientific community at Cornell," said Steve Peck, BRV's liaison to CCTEC. "In return, BRV's ability to provide CCTEC's scientific entrepreneurs access to capital and direct business feedback early in a company's lifecycle is an integral part to ensuring Cornell technologies such as SightSpeed are successfully commercialized." BRV focuses on connecting various members of the Cornell community and stimulating local entrepreneurship. SightSpeed is a prime example of effective partnership amongst the students of the business school, the engineering school, and CCTEC. BRV will continue to take an active role in finding and funding businesses developed at Cornell University.

About Big Red Ventures

Big Red Ventures (BRV) is an MBA student-run, evergreen, early stage venture fund of the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. With over 7 portfolio companies spanning high-tech, healthcare, biotech and sustainable technologies, BRV's investments represent the cutting edge research at Cornell University. BRV is committed to promoting entrepreneurship at Cornell and in the local community. It has several partnerships with prominent angel VC groups in upstate New York and with bigger firms in the Northeastern region of the United States. For more information, visit http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/brv.

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CONTACT: Roy L Ashok, Information & Marketing Manager of Big Red
Ventures, rla58@cornell.edu; or Deirdre Snyder, Public Relations Officer of
Johnson School, +1-607-255-3494, dgs37@cornell.edu

Web site: johnson.cornell.edu
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With FiOS TV, 'Home Enterstayment' Beats Going OutNew FiOS TV Customers Get Three Entertainment Packages and More Video-on-Demand Titles, Free for 90 days; Existing Customers Continue Enjoying More HD, Better Picture-and-Sound Quality

NEW YORK Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- First there was the "staycation" as Americans saved gas money by staying close to home for vacation. Now families are opting for "home enterstayment" -- watching movies and shows at home -- rather than an expensive night out. With new promotional offers and more high-definition programming from Verizon FiOS TV, cost-cutting families don't have to sacrifice quality or limit their entertainment choices while saving money by staying home.

Starting Monday (Nov. 3), new customers who sign up for FiOS TV by Dec. 31 will enjoy free access for 90 days to three premium entertainment packages -- Cinemax, HBO and FiOS TV's Movie Package -- plus more than 9,000 free video-on-demand (VOD) titles per month. This represents free access to 70 premium channels -- 40 of which are high-definition (HD) -- such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz, The Movie Channel, Encore, Sundance Channel and IFC, and includes more than 1,800 VOD titles. Customers who take advantage of this offer will enjoy access to 800 Hollywood blockbusters per month, HBO award-winning original series, movie premieres and World Championship Boxing.

The free trial lets subscribers determine how they spend their own budget.

"In today's economy, people are staying home more and going out less," said Shawn Strickland, vice president of video solutions for Verizon. "FiOS TV already offers the ultimate 'home enterstayment' experience that cable can't match, with more free HD and better picture-and-sound quality. Our latest promotion helps new customers experience free premium entertainment content, and lets them evaluate premium services before deciding to subscribe."

In addition to receiving free premium content, new customers taking advantage of the promotion can also order Verizon's Home Media DVR (digital video recorder) for just $15.99 a month -- the price of a standard FiOS TV DVR -- for the first 90 days, and $19.99 a month thereafter.

With Verizon's unique Home Media DVR, customers can use one DVR to record programming that can then be watched on up to six other TV sets in the home. This includes viewing up to three separately recorded programs simultaneously on different TV sets, and the ability to pause recorded programming on one set and then continue watching it on another. FiOS TV's Home Media DVR is bundled with Media Manager, a feature that allows customers to access photos and music from their personal computers and play them on their TV or home theater system.

Verizon FiOS TV is delivered over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes and businesses, providing stunning picture-and-sound quality, an increasing number of HD channels and VOD choices, a broad spectrum of content diversity and exciting interactive features that set it apart from cable offerings.

FiOS TV customers have access to a broad collection of all-digital programming, with more than 400 total channels and 11,000 VOD titles, 70 percent of which are free. The VOD library also includes an increasing number of HD titles, and by year-end, Verizon plans to offer 1,000 HD VOD titles each month. For more information on FiOS TV consumers can visit http://www.verizon.com/fiostv. Consumers can also call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.

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 71 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 228,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Deidre Mulcahy of Verizon, +1-908-559-3483,
deidre.m.mulcahy@verizon.com

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

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Liberty Media LLC Announces Commencement of Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer for 8-1/2% Senior Debentures Due 2029 and 8-1/4% Senior Debentures Due 2030

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Media LLC ("Liberty") today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer for the maximum aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 8-1/2% Senior Debentures due 2029 (the "8-1/2% Debentures") and 8-1/4% Senior Debentures due 2030 (the "8-1/4% Debentures" and, together with the 8-1/2% Debentures, the "Debentures") that Liberty can purchase for $285 million at a purchase price per $1,000 principal amount determined in accordance with the procedures of a modified "Dutch Auction." The Debentures are attributable to the Liberty Interactive tracking stock group.

Total Outstanding Early Consideration Series CUSIP No. Principal Participation (Acceptable Bid of Debentures and ISIN No. Amount Payment(1) Price Range)(1) 8-1/2% 530715AD3 Debentures US530715AD31 $500,000,000 $10.00 $550 - $620 8-1/4% 530715AJ0 Debentures US530715AJ01 $901,620,000 $10.00 $550 - $620 (1) Per $1,000 principal amount of Debentures that are accepted for purchase.

The total consideration payable under the tender offer per $1,000 principal amount of Debentures of each series will be determined based on a formula consisting of a "base price" of $550.00 per $1,000 principal amount of Debentures, plus a "clearing premium" to be determined pursuant to the modified "Dutch Auction." The clearing premium will be determined by consideration of the "bid price" specified by each holder that tenders Debentures into the tender offer, which represents the minimum consideration such holder is willing to receive for those Debentures. Each bid price must fall within the acceptable bid price range specified above.

The "clearing premium" will be determined by consideration of the "bid premiums" (the amount by which each bid price exceeds the base price) of all tendered Debentures, in order of lowest to highest bid premiums. The clearing premium will be the lowest single premium such that for all tenders of Debentures whose bid price resulted in a bid premium equal to or less than this single lowest premium, Liberty will be able to purchase the greatest principal amount of Debentures for $285 million.

If the aggregate amount of Debentures validly tendered (and not withdrawn) at or above the clearing premium would cause Liberty to spend more than $285 million to purchase such Debentures in the tender offer, then, subject to the terms and conditions of the tender offer, Liberty will accept for purchase, first, all Debentures validly tendered (and not withdrawn) at a bid premium less than the clearing premium, and thereafter, Debentures validly tendered (and not withdrawn) with a bid premium equal to the clearing premium on a prorated basis.

In addition, Liberty will pay accrued and unpaid interest on all Debentures tendered and accepted for payment in the tender offer from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the date on which the Debentures are purchased.

Each bid price submitted with tendered Debentures will include an "early participation payment" of $10.00 per $1,000 principal amount of Debentures. Holders must validly tender (and not withdraw) their Debentures on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 17, 2008, unless extended (the "Early Participation Date") in order to be eligible to receive the early participation payment. Holders tendering their Debentures after the Early Participation Date will not be eligible to receive the early participation payment. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, unless extended or earlier terminated (the "Expiration Date").

Tendered Debentures may be withdrawn at any time on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 17, 2008, unless extended (the "Withdrawal Date"). Holders of Debentures who tender their Debentures after the Withdrawal Date, but on or prior to the Expiration Date, may not withdraw their tendered Debentures.

The tender offer is conditioned upon the satisfaction of certain customary conditions. The tender offer is not conditioned on financing or on any minimum amount of Debentures being tendered.

The terms and conditions of the tender offer are described in the offer to purchase, dated November 3, 2008, and in the related letter of transmittal. Liberty has retained Citi and Deutsche Bank Securities to serve as dealer managers for the tender offer, and Global Bondholder Services Corporation ("GBSC") to serve as the depositary and information agent. Copies of the offer to purchase and related documents may be obtained from GBSC at (866) 873-7700 (toll free) or (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers). Questions regarding the tender offer may be directed to Citi at (800) 558-3745 (toll free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect) or to Deutsche Bank Securities at (866) 627-0391 (toll free) or (212) 250-2955 (collect).

This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of any offer to sell the Debentures or any other securities. The tender offer is being made solely by the offer to purchase, dated November 3, 2008, and the related letter of transmittal.

About Liberty Media LLC

Liberty Media LLC is an intermediate holding company of Liberty Media Corporation, owning interests in a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications, and entertainment businesses.

Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Liberty Media LLC and its subsidiaries to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include the risks and factors described in the publicly filed documents of Liberty Media LLC, including its most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Liberty Media LLC expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Liberty Media LLC's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Liberty Media LLC

CONTACT: Courtnee Ulrich of Liberty Media LLC, +1-720-875-5420

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

Gameloft annonce la signature d'un contrat de licence exclusif avec Marvel Entertainment pour l'adaptation des aventures de Spider-Man et d'Iron Man 2 sur jeux mobiles

NEW YORK, November 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- Le géant du jeu pour téléphones mobiles et Marvel Entertainment s'associent pour réaliser les adaptations de la célèbre bande-dessinée et du prochain film à grand spectacle des Studios Marvel

Gameloft, éditeur et développeur mondial de jeux vidéo pour téléphones mobiles et consoles, a annoncé aujourd'hui la signature d'un contrat de licence pluriannuel avec l'entreprise de divertissement Marvel Entertainment pour la réalisation de plusieurs jeux mobiles mettant en scène ses célèbres super-héros. L'accord prend effet en 2009 avec des jeux qui seront les adaptations des aventures du légendaire Spider-Man, ainsi que d'Iron Man 2, suite du premier volet cinématographique qui a rapporté 570 millions de dollars au box-office international et dont la sortie est prévue en 2010.

"Marvel est à l'origine des personnages les plus emblématiques et les plus célèbres jamais créés, et a su leur donner vie au travers de différents supports de diffusion à grande échelle", explique Michel Guillemot, président de Gameloft. "Nous sommes enthousiastes à l'idée de nous associer avec eux et d'apporter une nouvelle vision en termes de créativité et de divertissement sur supports mobiles grâce à l'un des réseaux de développement et de distribution les plus importants de l'industrie".

"Gameloft s'est forgée une solide réputation en tant que développeur et éditeur de jeux mobiles à succès", déclare Ira Rubenstein, vice-président exécutif du Global Digital Media Group de Marvel. "Si l'on considère à la fois le savoir-faire opérationnel et le réseau de distribution à l'échelle internationale, Gameloft est sans nul doute le partenaire idéal qui saura parfaitement adapter Spider-Man et Iron Man 2 dans des jeux pour mobiles".

Spider-Man sera le premier jeu mobile de Gameloft adapté de la bande-dessinée de Marvel et sortira en 2009 sur la plupart des supports. Pour plus d'informations, visitez http://www.gameloft.com.

A propos de Gameloft

Gameloft est un éditeur et développeur mondial de jeux vidéo pour téléphones mobiles et consoles. Fondé en 1999, Gameloft est aujourd'hui positionnée comme l'une des entreprises les plus innovantes dans son domaine. Gameloft conçoit des jeux pour les téléphones incluant les technologies Java, Brew ou Symbian, dont le parc installé devrait dépasser quatre milliards d'unités en 2012. Les jeux Gameloft sont aussi disponibles sur WiiWare, DS, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade, iPod, iTouch et iPhone d'Apple et PC.

Des accords de partenariat avec de grands détenteurs de droits et des sportifs célèbres comme Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchstone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Ferrari, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Jonny Wilkinson ou Robinho permettent à Gameloft d'associer de très fortes marques internationales à ses jeux. En plus de ces marques, Gameloft possède ses propres marques comme Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT ou New York Nights.

Grâce à des accords avec l'ensemble des principaux opérateurs télécom, des fabricants de téléphones, des distributeurs spécialisés ainsi que sa boutique en ligne, Gameloft distribue ses jeux dans plus de 80 pays.

Gameloft est présent à New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montréal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Sao Paulo, Santiago, Paris, Londres, Cologne, Milan, Madrid, Lisbonne, Copenhague, Varsovie, Helsinki, Vienne, Bucarest, New Dehli, Séoul, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Pékin, Hong Kong, Singapour, Tokyo et Sydney. Gameloft est cotée au Compartiment B de la bourse de Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

A propos de Marvel

Marvel Entertainment, Inc. est l'une des plus grandes entreprises mondiales de divertissement à l'origine de bandes dessinées célèbres comptant plus de 5000 personnages et adaptées sur différents supports depuis plus de soixante-dix ans. Marvel utilise ses personnages franchisés au travers des contrats de licence (via Marvel Studios et Marvel Animation) et de publications (via Marvel Comics). La stratégie de Marvel consiste à mettre en scène ses franchises sur un grand nombre de supports dans le monde entier, y compris dans des adaptations cinématographiques, des biens de consommation, des jouets, des jeux vidéo, des dessins animés, des vidéos et sur Internet. Pour plus d'informations, visitez http://www.marvel.com.

Pour plus d'informations, visitez http://www.gameloft.com

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez contacter : Anne-Laure Descleves - +33-1-5816-2082 - anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com .

NEW YORK, November 3 /PRNewswire/ --

Gameloft

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez contacter : Anne-Laure Descleves- +33-1-5816-2082 - anne-laure.descleves@gameloft.com .

Une conjoncture économique morose peut représenter une bonne occasion pour les professionnels des TI

BARCELONE, Espagne, November 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- Les technologies Microsoft consolide le rôle des TI par le biais de l'innovation commerciale et de la réduction des coûts.

La conjoncture économique mondiale lance de nouveaux défis et ouvre de nouvelles possibilités aux entreprises du secteur des technologies de l'information, selon Brad Anderson, directeur général du département de gestion et des services de Microsoft Corp. ; Anderson a tenu ces propos devant environ 5 000 participants réunis au Tech*Ed EMEA 2008, le principal salon des technologies de Microsoft consacré aux professionnels TI.

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<< Les professionnels TI en Europe et ailleurs sont contraints de réduire les coûts et d'assurer la rentabilité de leur entreprise >>, a indiqué M. Anderson. << Nous travaillons avec nos partenaires, ici et dans le reste du monde, afin de fournir aux entreprises du secteur de la TI l'un des coûts les plus bas de possession ainsi que la possibilité de doter leur activité de nouvelles capacités. >>

Ainsi, les solutions de virtualisation de Microsoft aident-elles les clients à réduire les coûts via la consolidation de matériel et la réduction de l'énergie électrique associée ; elles les aide également à profiter de coûts moins élevés de déploiement de bureau et de gestion, et à gagner en efficacité en matière de déploiement et de contrôle, grâce à une politique de gestion centralisée. En outre, afin d'adapter les besoins informatiques, qui sont dynamiques et en pleine évolution dans le cadre d'un centre de données, la fonctionnalité << migration live >> de la version Windows Server 2008 R2 permettra aux clients de migrer sans délai et sans perte de performance des machines virtuelles entre serveurs.

La Banque de Luxembourg est l'une des nombreuses sociétés européennes à avoir bénéficié des solutions d'infrastructure TI de Microsoft ; il s'agit d'une importante banque privée travaillant au service des investisseurs sur à travers le continent. Au début de l'année, la banque a décidé de consolider deux centres de données en recourant aux technologies de virtualisation. Dans lesdits centres, qui comprenaient plus de 250 serveurs physiques, la banque gérait des branches d'activités de prime importance et plus de 15 téraoctets de données d'entreprises.

<< Par conséquent, nous avons pu réduire les besoins en matériel informatique, en alimentation, en refroidissement et en locaux ; ce qui fait que nous fonctionnons d'une manière plus rentable et plus saine d'un point de vue écologique >>, a signalé Pierre Galteau, ingénieur systèmes de la banque. << L'Hyper-V et les technologies du centre des systèmes fournissent à nos partenaires les ressources nécessaires, au moment et à l'endroit où ils en ont besoin, pour un environnement TI plus souple et plus rentable. >>

<< En ces temps de troubles économiques, nul ne s'étonne que les entreprises examinent à la loupe leur budget TI >>, affirme Chris Ingle, directeur de la recherche de l'European Systems Group pour IDC. << Nous sommes cependant au milieu d'une période où les tendances technologiques clés convergent et où les entreprises doivent se montrer plus agiles dans leurs prises de décisions TI, non seulement pour réduire les coûts mais aussi pour tirer profit des nouvelles tendances et technologies qui peuvent opérer des changements en leur sein et offrir des innovations à leurs clients. >>

M. Anderson de Microsoft a également signalé que maintes entreprises attendent avec impatience l'informatique dans les nuages comme partie intégrante de l'évolution du centre de données.

<< Nous vivons dans un univers hybride de logiciels et de services >>, a souligné M. Anderson. << Les clients doivent emprunter la voie qui s'adapte le mieux à leur potentiel. Les offres << logiciel plus services >> de Microsoft permettent aux entreprises de choisir et de bénéficier de l'avantage et de la sécurité de logiciels sur place et de l'efficacité des services axés sur le Web. >>

La plate-forme de services Azure récemment annoncée propose à l'informatique une approche << logiciel plus services >> qui va du système d'exploitation dans les nuages au centre de données de l'entreprise, conduisant à de nouvelles expériences enrichissantes au service des ordinateurs, du Web et de la téléphonie. Les développeurs ont l'embarras du choix en raison de l'extensibilité d'Internet au moment de construire des applications de nouvelle génération. Une fois écrites, ces applications peuvent fonctionner soit << dans les nuages >>, soit sur les lieux, encourageant les expériences dans un large éventail d'activités et de scénarios consommateurs.

Des produits innovants pour la nouvelle génération des TI

Certaines des dernières déclarations de Microsoft aideront les clients à développer leur infrastructure TI via :

-- Windows Server 2008 R2. La plate-forme de serveur phare de Microsoft est en train de connaître des améliorations grâce à de nouvelles fonctionnalités dont Live Migration qui permet aux clients de migrer des machines virtuelles d'un serveur à un autre sans interruption ; Branch Cache, qui aide les clients à réduire la consommation de largeur de bande entre le centre de données et les bureaux ; DirectAccess, qui permet aux télétravailleurs de se connecter à leur environnement de travail et qui autorise les administrateurs TI à prendre le contrôle d'un ordinateur à distance, sans devoir recourir à un réseau privé virtuel ; Remote Desktop Services, le nouveau nom de Terminal Services, qui permet aux clients de faire fonctionner leur bureau ou applications dans le centre de données indépendamment de l'endroit où sont installés les services. Pour en savoir plus sur Windows Server 2008 R2, veuillez visiter le http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/R2.aspx.

-- Virtualisation. Windows Server 2008 R2 incorporera la nouvelle version de la technologie de virtualisation axée sur hyperviseur et dénommée Hyper-V, le seul hyperviseur du marché capable de gérer la puissance du processeur. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le http://blogs.technet.com/virtualization.

-- System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 beta. Étant donné que, de nos jours, les entreprises du secteur TI mélangent souvent des produits de différents fournisseurs et qu'il est important de savoir gérer ces environnements hétérogènes à partir d'une seule plateforme, Microsoft lancera bientôt le System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 beta qui inclut un contrôle multiplateforme pour serveurs Windows, UNIX et Linux et un contrôle de niveau de service amélioré. Ces capacités sont à la hauteur des engagements d'ouverture et d'interopérabilité de Microsoft, et permettront une plus grande efficacité au moment d'opérer dans un environnement multiplateforme. Pour en savoir plus, consultez : http://blogs.technet.com/systemcenter.

-- Solutions d'identité intégrée et de sécurité. Deux produits supplémentaires qui aideront les clients à mieux protéger leur organisation, à augmenter la productivité et à réduire les coûts. Pour plus d'informations sur Identity Lifecycle Manager "2", veuillez consulter le http://www.microsoft.com/ilm2 ; cette solution fournit un libre-service aux employés, une administration et une automatisation améliorées aux professionnels TI et une extensibilité aux développeurs. La nouvelle application intelligente Gateway Service Pack 2 fait appel à la technologie de virtualisation pour offrir au personnel mobile un accès plus aisé et hautement fiable aux applications depuis un large éventail de dispositifs et d'emplacements. Pour en savoir plus, consultez http://blogs.technet.com/forefront.

-- Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 5. La société a lancé aujourd'hui le cinquième volume du rapport Microsoft sur les données de sécurité ; elle a eu recours aux données de centaines de millions d'ordinateurs dans le monde afin d'analyser les menaces qui ont pesé sur la confidentialité et la sécurité au cours de la première moitié de 2008 ; elle donne, en outre, des conseils normatifs aux clients. Selon le rapport, bien que le nombre total de divulgation des vulnérabilités dans l'industrie ait diminué au cours de la première moitié de 2008, le nombre de vulnérabilités d'une extrême gravité a augmenté. En outre, le rapport révèle que le Microsoft Malware Protection Center a décelé beaucoup plus de logiciels malveillants et de logiciels non souhaités dans le monde qu'auparavant. Le rapport complet peut être téléchargé sur http://www.microsoft.com/sir.

-- Mise en signets sociaux TechNet Online. TechNet Online, le site Web de Microsoft pour professionnels TI a lancé une mise en signets sociaux sur son réseau mondial. Disponible en tchèque, en anglais, en français, en allemand, en italien, en russe et en espagnol, la mise en signets sociaux permet aux professionnels TI de sauvegarder leurs favoris Web en ligne, de voir ce que d'autres professionnels techniques mettent en favoris, de s'abonner aux nouveaux flux d'informations sociales et de tisser un réseau de relations avec d'autres membres de la communauté technique de Microsoft. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous au http://www.technetbookmarks.com.

-- << Dublin. >> Nom de code pour une série d'applications Windows Server améliorées, des capacités serveur qui offriront une plus grande extensibilité, une gestion plus simple et une interopérabilité plus proche avec Internet Information Services (IIS) ; Dublin fournira un hébergement standard pour les applications recourant à Windows Workflow Foundation ou Windows Communication Foundation. Ces améliorations simplifieront le déploiement et la gestion d'applications composites, tout en permettant aux développeurs et aux professionnels TI d'utiliser leurs connaissances et leurs outils de gestion. La technologie clients a été présentée en avant-première la semaine dernière lors de la Microsoft Professional Developers Conference. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter le http://www.microsoft.com/net/Dublin.aspx.

À propos de Microsoft Tech*Ed Europe

Organisée pour la quinzième année consécutive en Europe, Tech*Ed est la conférence européenne de référence de Microsoft dédiée à la construction, au déploiement, à la sécurité et à la gestion de solutions connectées. Mélange de contenus sur le développement, l'infrastructure et la messagerie, Microsoft Tech*Ed Europe est la conférence de formation la plus importante pour de nombreux professionnels de l'informatique. Tech*Ed Europe a lieu cette année au Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) à Barcelone, en Espagne, et englobe la Tech*Ed EMEA 2008 IT Professionals (du 3 au 7 novembre) et la Tech*Ed EMEA 2008 Developers (du 10 au 14 novembre).

Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de Tech*Ed 2008, veuillez consulter le http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/teched/default.mspx.

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