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PacificNet Presents Mobile & Lottery Gaming Technologies at the Casino Affiliate Convention (CAC) Macau

BEIJING, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PacificNet Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that its President and CEO, Mr. Victor Tong, will present at the Casino Affiliate Convention (CAC) at the Venetian Macau, November 21-22, 2008. Mr. Tong will give a presentation titled "Mobile Gaming and Lottery Technologies in Asia" covering PacificNet's experience in mobile gaming and lottery technology development in Asia.

"I am honored to be invited to present at the CAC gaming event," said Mr. Tong. "PacificNet management is happy to share our experience and success in mobile gaming and lottery product development strategy in Macau, China and Asia. And I am very excited to have in-depth discussion with other participants."

Mr. Tong also commented, "Based on forecasts from Juniper Research, revenue of global mobile gaming services will expand to USD$10.5 billion in 2009 from USD$3 billion in 2006. User scale will continue to grow rapidly in developing countries. In the coming 6 years, cumulative revenue will reach nearly USD$57 billion worldwide with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for a large share of this. From 2006 to 2011, cumulative revenue of the Asia- Pacific region is predicted to account for 38% of the global market share of mobile gaming revenue. We are excited about how rapidly mobile gaming is expanding and the huge market potential. Despite the worldwide economic slowdown, we are seeing impressive growth opportunities in China, Macau and Asia and steady demand for our products in mobile gaming, lottery and e- commerce."

The Casino Affiliate Convention is one of the largest events in the i- gaming industry covering affiliate marketing and advertising for the internet gaming industry, including poker and bingo. The two-day event includes keynote speeches, networking and a large trade show. For more information, please see http://www.cac2008.com/ .

About PacificNet iMobile

Headquartered in Beijing, PacificNet's iMobile subsidiary ( http://www.imobile.com.cn/ , http://www.18900.com/ & wap.17wap.com ) is the leading e-commerce portal for mobile phone hardware, software, games and accessories in China. iMobile is also the designated e-commerce service provider and operator for Nokia ( http://www.shop.nokia.com.cn/ ) and Motorola ( http://www.motostore.com.cn/ ) and is responsible for the design, operation, payment processing, customer services support hotline, CRM, and logistics services for Nokia and Motorola in China. In addition, PacificNet iMobile provides Internet, email, customer service, pre- and post-sale services, logistics and Cash On Delivery (COD) services to mobile consumers in China. iMobile's 18900.com e-commerce operations combine online internet services with its offline customer services network comprised of a nationwide chain of logistics and customer service centers covering 21 provinces and 40 major cities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Dalian, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Xi'an, Harbin, Qiqihaer, Hunan and Changsha (*List of iMobile's distribution network in China: http://www.motostore.com.cn/help/city.html ). iMobile has developed into the largest online mobile phone sales company in China and has partnered with Sina, NetEase, China.com, joyo.com, and 263.net on e-commerce cooperation. iMobile's 18900.com operation is the designated Internet distributor for Motorola, Nokia, and various other mobile products in China.

About PACT

PacificNet (OTCBB: PACT.OB) is a leading provider of gaming and mobile game technology worldwide with a focus on emerging markets in Asia, Latin America and Europe. PACT's gaming products are localized to their specific markets creating an enhanced user experience for players and larger profits for operators. PACT's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, and gaming operators in Macau, Europe and elsewhere around the world. PACT employs about 500 staff in its various subsidiaries with offices in the US, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, China.

For more information, please contact: PacificNet USA Office: Jacob Lakhany Tel: +1-605-229-6678 Email: IR@pacificnet.com PacificNet Beijing Office: Becky Zhao, Tel: +86-10-5922-5000 23/F, Building A, TimeCourt, No. 6 Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100028 PacificNet Macau Office: 14/F, Blocks B-C, Chong Fok Commercial Centre, No. 26 Avenida de Marciano Baptista, Macau Tel: +853-2872-8955

PacificNet Inc.

CONTACT: PacificNet USA: Jacob Lakhany at +1-605-229-6678 or
IR@pacificnet.com; PacificNet Beijing, Becky Zhao at +86-10-5922-5000; Or
PacificNet Macau: +853-2872-8955

Web site: http://www.cac2008.com/
http://www.imobile.com.cn/
http://www.18900.com/
http://wap.17wap.com/
http://www.shop.nokia.com.cn/
http://www.motostore.com.cn/

Tundra Semiconductor to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results on December 3, 2008

OTTAWA, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (TSX:TUN), today announced that the Company will release complete second quarter fiscal 2009 financial results on December 3, 2008 after the close of the market. Management will discuss the results on a conference call, beginning at 5:00 pm EST, Wednesday, December 3.

Access the conference call by telephone or on the web at: Live Teleconference December 3, 5:00 pm EST: +1.416.644.3422 Web Cast: http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID=2482920 Replay: +1.416.640.1917 Pass code: 21287849# (available until December 10, 2008) About Tundra

Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (TSX:TUN) supplies the world's leading communications, computing and storage companies with System Interconnect products and design services backed by world-class customer service and technical support. Tundra's track record of product leadership includes over a decade of bridges and switches enabling key industry standards: RapidIO(R), PCI, PCI-X, PCI Express(R), Power Architecture(TM), VME, HyperTransport(TM), Interlaken, and SPI4.2. Tundra's products deliver high functional quality and simplified board design and layout, with specific focus on system level signal integrity. Tundra's design services division, Silicon Logic Engineering, Inc., offers industry-leading ASIC and FPGA design services, semiconductor intellectual property and product development consulting. Tundra's technology connects critical components in high performance embedded systems around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.tundra.com/.

TUNDRA is a registered trademark of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (Canada, U.S. and U.K.). TUNDRA and the Tundra logo are registered marks of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation in Canada, the United States, the European Union and the People's Republic of China. Design.Connect.Go. is a trademark of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation.

Information subject to change without notice.

TUNDRA SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

CONTACT: Christa-Lee Munro, Communications Manager, Tundra
Semiconductor, (613) 882-2626, christalee.munro@tundra.com

Customers Across the Country Line Up as BlackBerry Storm Blows into Verizon Wireless Communications Stores

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of customers lined up outside Verizon Wireless Communications Stores before the sun came up today, some braving cold temperatures, to be the first to buy the new BlackBerry(R) StormTM, available exclusively in the U.S. from Verizon Wireless.

Long lines formed outside Communications Stores up and down the East Coast and the Midwest, including Toledo, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; New York; Miami; Tampa, Fla.; and across New England. One customer in Toledo camped out Thursday at 5:50 a.m. so he could be first to buy a Storm today. His story and picture, as well as downloadable photos and broadcast-quality video, which will be updated throughout the day, can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

The world's first "clickable" touch screen BlackBerry is available starting today -- and selling quickly -- at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate debit card and a new two-year customer agreement with a data plan or feature. For additional details and specifications about the BlackBerry Storm, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/storm.

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

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

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

ASHLAND, Mass., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Middlesex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless data coverage and capacity along Route 135 and Main Street in downtown Ashland, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $48 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested over $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $100 million during the first six months of 2008. As the wireless carrier with America's largest 3G network, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England provides wireless broadband connectivity.

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

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

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive more than 90 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 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, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ . To preview and request broadcast- quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia .

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-860-399-0191,
Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com

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

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

CUMBERLAND, R.I., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Providence County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Routes 122 and 120, as well as West Wrentham Road in the vicinity of Sneech Pond in Cumberland, Rhode Island and the surrounding area.

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

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive more than 90 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 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, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ . To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia .

Verizon Wireless

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

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

DemandTec Awards Scholarships to Winners of Third Annual Retail ChallengeSafeway, Target and Giant Eagle join DemandTec in sponsoring math-oriented contest for high school seniors

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DemandTec, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, has announced the winners of the DemandTec third annual Retail Challenge. Each student winner will be awarded a scholarship for the 2009-10 school year to the college or university of their choice. The judges named the winning teams of Ellie Weyant and Miranda Bruno from Kiski Area High School in Leechburg, PA, Bron Malcolm and David Lurvey from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis, and Karen Ladenheim and Colin Vasick from Mountain View High School in Mountain View, CA, during an awards ceremony held yesterday afternoon at DemandTec's headquarters. The event was attended by students, school faculty, parents, Safeway representatives, and DemandTec employees.

"Math is one of the critical points of competitive advantage for our company and our industry for the foreseeable future, so it is in all our best interest to make sure our students continue to develop their interest in math any way we can. Contests like the Retail Challenge help make learning about the practical applications of math fun and rewarding," said Dan Fishback, president and chief executive officer of DemandTec.

The 2008 Retail Challenge is a software-based business simulation, spanning a two-week period, with each day representing a week in real life. Contestants were provided with 20 weeks of retail sales data to analyze in order to make pricing and inventory decisions for the subsequent 12 weeks. The goal was to make as much profit as possible by the end of the challenge. Finalists gave presentations detailing their analysis and the insights that they obtained from the data.

"The Retail Challenge not only helps prepare high school students for college and beyond by illustrating how math impacts everyday decisions in the business world, but also gives them the opportunity to interact with potential role models or mentors in an analytical field," explained Suzanne Valentine, vice president of science & analytics at DemandTec and executive sponsor of the contest.

DemandTec employees are provided as mentors to support and assist the students as they worked to solve the problem. Judging was based on each team's understanding of the problem, the accuracy of their forecasts, their ability to articulate how they achieved their results and the collaboration and teamwork they demonstrated in presenting their findings.

The 2008 Retail Challenge was co-sponsored by DemandTec customers Safeway, Target and Giant Eagle as part of a community outreach program designed to foster awareness of the practical applications of math in a business environment.

"Safeway is proud to once again join DemandTec in sponsoring the 2008 Retail Challenge. Our company believes it is extremely important to encourage our children to explore the role math plays in their everyday life and to do it in a fun way, so they take a lifelong interest in learning. The Retail Challenge allows us to help with that process," said Espe Greenwood, director of public affairs and government relations for Safeway's Northern California Division.

The Retail Challenge is a flagship component of DemandTec's Corporate Citizenship program, which strives to integrate social responsibility into all business practices and engages a cross-functional and geographically diverse set of employees to identify specific initiatives where DemandTec employees can play a unique role, particularly in the areas of math and science education as well as youth development. More than $50,000 in scholarship money has been awarded since the inception of the Retail Challenge in 2005.

About Giant Eagle, Inc.

Giant Eagle Inc., ranked 33 on Forbes magazine's largest private corporations list and recipient of Grocery Headquarters' 2007 Retailer of the Year Award and the EPA's ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year Award, is one of the nation's largest food retailers and food distributors with approximately $8 billion in annual sales. Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with 159 corporate and 61 independently owned and operated supermarkets in addition to 150 fuel and convenience stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, north central West Virginia and Maryland.

About Safeway

Safeway Inc. is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales. The company operates 1,738 stores in the United States and Canada. The company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SWY.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,684 stores in 48 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

About DemandTec

DemandTec enables retailers and consumer products companies to optimize merchandising and marketing decisions, individually or collaboratively, to achieve their sales volume, revenue, and profitability objectives. DemandTec software services utilize DemandTec's science-based software platform to model and understand consumer behavior. DemandTec customers include more than 140 leading retail and consumer products manufacturers such as Advance Auto Parts, Best Buy, Circle K Stores, ConAgra Foods, Delhaize America, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, General Mills, Giant- Carlisle, H-E-B Grocery Co., Hormel Foods, Monoprix, Safeway and Sara Lee. Connected via the DemandTec TradePoint Network(TM), DemandTec customers have collaborated online on more than 1.8 million trade deals. For more information, please visit http://www.demandtec.com/.

DemandTec Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding DemandTec's expectations, hopes, plans, intentions or strategies. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include those described in DemandTec's documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to DemandTec as of the date hereof, and DemandTec assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Media Contact: Cassandra Moren, DemandTec, Inc. (650) 226-4690 cassandra.moren@demandtec.com DemandTec Investor Contact: Tim Shanahan, DemandTec, Inc. (650) 226-4603 tim.shanahan@demandtec.com

DemandTec and the DemandTec logo are registered trademarks of DemandTec, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

DemandTec, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Cassandra Moren, +1-650-226-4690,
cassandra.moren@demandtec.com, or Investors, Tim Shanahan, +1-650-226-4603,
tim.shanahan@demandtec.com, both of DemandTec, Inc.

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

Verizon Donates $25,000 to Aid Victims of Southern California Wildfires

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon is stepping up with $25,000 to assist Southern Californians forced from their homes amid the devastating wildfires that have swept across the region.

"Our prayers and hopes go out to our fellow Californians coping with the impact of these firestorms," said Tim McCallion, Verizon's West region president. "Through this contribution, and by providing additional telecommunication services to those in need, we hope we can make their lives a little easier at a very trying time."

The Verizon Foundation is giving $15,000 to the Los Angeles County chapter of the American Red Cross and $10,000 to the Santa Barbara County chapter.

In addition, Verizon is offering services to help customers stay connected if they have lost their home due to the wildfires. Customers can opt - at no charge - to have their telephone calls automatically forwarded to a working phone number at another location where they are staying, or to a wireless number. Customers will not be billed for the one-time setup fees or monthly charges for call forwarding, although customers will be responsible for any toll charges on forwarded calls and wireless airtime charges.

Verizon's Southern California wireline and wireless networks were largely unaffected by the widespread fires. Verizon technicians are working to repair the limited damage to the wireline network and expect to have any remaining outages resolved shortly.

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: Jon Davies, +1-805-372-6969, jon.davies@verizon.com, of
Verizon

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

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Wegener Corporation Sets Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Announcement Date

DULUTH, Ga., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation , a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that it plans to report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2008 operating results prior to the market open on Wednesday, November 26, 2008.

Wegener Corporation will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. To join the conference call, dial 1-866.825.1692 or 1-617.213.8059 and enter participant code 70684181. Wegener Corporation intends to discuss financial and other operational information on this conference call. In addition, this call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed from the Company's website at http://www.wegener.com/.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation , is an international provider of digital solutions for video, audio, and IP data networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into WEGENER digital satellite receivers. WEGENER can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.wegener.com/.

WEGENER, COMPEL, COMPEL CONTROL, iPUMP, MEDIAPLAN, UNITY, ASSURED FILE DELIVERY, PANDA, PROSWITCH, VIDATA, the stylized W-design logo (for WEGENER), the stylized C-design logo (for Compel) and the stylized PANDA design logo are all registered trademarks of WEGENER(R). All Rights Reserved.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward- looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Forward- looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for example, statements relating to expectations regarding future sales, income and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: customer acceptance and effectiveness of recently introduced products, development of additional business for the Company's digital video and audio transmission product lines, effectiveness of the sales organization, the successful development and introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment, acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, the Company's liquidity position and capital resources, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2009 and beyond, and success of the Company's research and development efforts aimed at developing new products. Discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties are provided in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Wegener Corporation

CONTACT: Robin Hoffman, Pipeline Communications, +1-973-746-6970,
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com; or Troy Woodbury - Investor Relations, WEGENER,
+1-770-814-4000, FAX +1-770-623-9648, info@wegener.com

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

Sono-Tek presents its Ultrasonic Atomization technology at the National Nano Engineering Conference in Boston, November 12, 2008

MILTON, N.Y., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sono-Tek Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SOTK) -- The 6th annual National Nano Engineering Conference, (NNEC), brought together more than a hundred representatives of leading research centers and science based corporations, to share the progress achieved last year in the state-of-the-art technologies involving nano materials applications.

Recent developments in the uses of nano materials in diverse fields such as aerospace, homeland security, energy, biomedicine and electronics -- all shared one common denominator -- there is an acute need to build tools for the commercialization of these research level accomplishments, in order to bring them to the market place, and translate their technical advantages to economic benefits.

Dr. Joseph Riemer, President of Sono-Tek Corp., presented two ultrasonic systems, which are now fast becoming part of the arsenal of tools enabling nano materials user companies to take their products to the market faster and at significantly lower costs. Sono-Tek's systems provide efficient solutions for accurately and cost effectively dispensing and depositing nano materials on target substrates. These systems are:

1. Ultrasonic atomization dispersion syringe pump, SonicSyringe (Pat. Pend.) 2. Ultrasonic atomization spray nozzle. (Patented).

When conventional mixing devices and pumps are used for dispensing nano particles, they tend to agglomerate and separate from the liquid suspension. The SonicSyringe imparts ultrasonic energy which breaks down and eliminates agglomerates that have formed during earlier handling. The SonicSyringe keeps the nano particles continuously suspended in a uniform and homogenous mixture, thus guaranteeing a steady state dispensing process.

When conventional pressure spray coating and web printing technologies are used to coat nano particles on substrates, their uniformity control is limited and the amount of nano material which must be used is excessive and costly. Sono-Tek's ultrasonic spray nozzles can uniformly and accurately coat a very thin layer of nano particles on substrates of different shapes, forms and sizes.

Examples of successfully commercialized applications include:

Fuel cells, Solar panels, Biodegradable food packaging, Functional Textiles, Specialty Glass and Biological and Chemical Sensors.

Dr. Christopher L. Coccio, Chairman and CEO of Sono-Tek added: "We have embarked on an aggressive business development program which began last year, introducing new patent pending applications and diversifying into new industries. The recognition granted to our technology by numerous high tech industries, as manifested in this important conference is another vote of confidence in Sono-Tek's scientific and business acumen."

For further information, contact Dr. Christopher L. Coccio, at 845-795-2020, or visit our website at http://www.sono-tek.com/

Sono-Tek Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid spray products based on its proprietary ultrasonic nozzle technology. Founded in 1975, the Company's products have long been recognized for their performance, quality, and reliability.

This press release contains forward looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of Sono-Tek Corporation that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, among other considerations, general economic and business conditions; political, regulatory, competitive and technological developments affecting the Company's operations or the demand for its products; timely development and market acceptance of new products; adequacy of financing; capacity additions, the ability to enforce patents and the successful implementation of the business development program. We refer you to documents that the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which includes Form 10-K and Form 10-Q containing additional important information.

Sono-Tek Corporation

CONTACT: Dr. Christopher L. Coccio of Sono-Tek Corporation,
+1-845-795-2020

Web Site: http://www.sono-tek.com/

Carrier Acquires Noresco to Expand Energy Solutions Capabilities

FARMINGTON, Conn., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carrier Corp., the world's largest provider of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, and a unit of United Technologies Corp. , has acquired Noresco, a leading independent energy services company. The acquisition was completed on Nov. 20. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Established in 1984, Noresco has implemented thousands of efficiency and infrastructure upgrade projects that reduced energy and water consumption and lowered operating expenses for a wide range of customers including federal, state, and municipal agencies; educational institutions; hospitals; utilities; and commercial and industrial facilities. Noresco is headquartered in Westborough, Mass., and has 20 offices in the U.S.

"Noresco complements the depth and breadth of Carrier's portfolio and is an integral part of our strategy to offer sustainable, comprehensive, end-to-end building solutions," said Kelly Romano, president, Carrier Building Systems and Services. "We are able to offer our customers sustainable products, services and solutions that lower total cost of ownership and deliver high performance buildings." The acquisition of Noresco adds to Carrier's commitment to environmental leadership and further reinforces why Carrier is the only air-conditioning systems manufacturer to be named an Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leader.

"Carrier greatly admires Noresco," said Erv Lauterbach, president, Carrier Building Systems and Services North America Field Operations. "As a founding company in the energy solutions sector with strong customer relationships, we are pleased to have the employees of Noresco become part of the Carrier team, and look forward to serving customers with a more comprehensive solutions offering."

Neil Petchers, president and CEO, Noresco, said, "Carrier's acquisition of Noresco will allow us to expand our customer base as well as deliver increased value to our customers."

For further information go to http://www.carrier.com/. About Carrier Corp.

Carrier Corp., headquartered in Farmington, Conn., is the world's largest provider of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. With 2007 revenues of $14.6 billion, Carrier has approximately 43,000 employees worldwide and operations in more than 170 countries. Carrier is part of United Technologies Corp., a Hartford, Connecticut-based provider of products and services to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit http://www.carrier.com/ for more information.

Carrier Corporation

CONTACT: Christine Hiney of Carrier Corporation, +1-315-432-7176,
Christine.hiney@carrier.utc.com

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

Microsoft Announces Upcoming Events for the Financial CommunityEvents with Microsoft leadership slated for December

REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community. Interested parties can view a webcast of this event on Microsoft's Investor Relations Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/msft.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) NASDAQ Annual Investor Program Wednesday, December 3, 2008 8:00 a.m. GMT / 12:00 a.m. PT Neil Holloway, vice president, Business Strategy, Microsoft International Credit Suisse Annual Technology Conference Wednesday, December 3, 2008 9:00 a.m. MT / 8:00 a.m. PT Bill Veghte, senior vice president, Windows Business Barclays Capital Technology Conference Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:45 p.m. PT Bob Kelly, corporate vice president, Infrastructure Server Marketing

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

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

For shareholder and financial information: http://www.microsoft.com/msft

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: Investors, Bill Koefoed, general manager, Investor Relations of
Microsoft, +1-425-706-3703; Media, Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom
Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/msft

SED International Holdings, Inc. Names Elite Financial Communications Group as IR/PR Counsel of Record

TUCKER, Ga., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SED International Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SECX), a multinational supply chain management provider and distributor of leading computer technology, wireless communications and consumer electronics, today announced that it has appointed Elite Financial Communications Group as its investor and public relations counsel of record.

In collaboration with SED's senior leadership team, Elite is charged with developing, implementing and supporting a fully integrated corporate and shareholder communications platform. Accordingly, Elite will endeavor to generate broader investor and media appreciation for the Company's longstanding reputation as a preferred industry partner, its sound and prudent business practices, its financial and operational performance and its ambitious business development strategies.

"With annual sales of nearly a half billion dollars in its most recent fiscal year (ended June 30, 2008), 340 employees and robust business operations in three countries, SED is not your typical microcap company," stated Dodi Handy, President and CEO of Elite. "There is no question it deserves much greater visibility, attention and support. As such, Elite is very proud and honored to be teaming with SED and looks forward to playing an important role in the Company's continued growth and future success."

ABOUT ELITE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Elite Financial Communications Group combines diverse expertise, influence, talent and capabilities to achieve quantifiable results for both publicly-traded and privately-held companies. Established in 2001 by a partnership group composed of highly reputable financial, marketing and business experts, Elite has earned international distinction for challenging industry convention and for taking the lead in establishing best practices for proactive financial communications, investor relations and strategic business development. Through the firm's PR division, Elite Media Group, Elite offers traditional and new media outreach, corporate communications, brand-building, reputation management, professional copywriting services, viral marketing, event planning, crises management and government relations support. For more information on Elite, please visit http://www.efcg.net/.

ABOUT SED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

Founded in 1980, SED International Holdings, Inc. is a multinational, preferred distributor of leading computer technology, wireless communications and consumer electronics products. The Company also offers custom-tailored supply chain management services ideally suited to meet the priorities and distribution requirements of the e-commerce, Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer markets. Headquartered near Atlanta, Georgia with business operations in California; Florida; Georgia; Texas; Bogota, Colombia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, SED serves a customer base of over 6,000 channel partners and retailers in the U.S. and Latin America. To learn more, please visit http://www.sedonline.com/.

Statements made in this Press Release that are not historical or current facts are "forward-looking statements." These statements often can be identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "believes," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximate" or "continue," or the negative thereof. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent management's best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and important factors beyond the control of the Company that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical results of operations and events and those presently anticipated or projected. These factors include adverse economic conditions, entry of new and stronger competitors, inadequate capital, unexpected costs, failure to gain product approval in foreign countries and failure to capitalize upon access to new markets. The Company disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. These factors and others are discussed in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis" section of the Company's Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC Dodi Handy, President and CEO Tiffany Korkis or John Morrison, Directors of Elite Media Group 407-585-1080 or via email at SECX@efcg.net

SED International Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Dodi Handy, President and CEO of Elite Financial Communications
Group, LLC, or Tiffany Korkis or John Morrison, Directors of Elite Media
Group, +1-407-585-1080, SECX@efcg.net, all for SED International Holdings,
Inc.

Web site: http://www.sedonline.com/
http://www.efcg.net/

AVIATION WEEK Articles and Photos Now Available on Airliners.net

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- AVIATION WEEK, the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, and Airliners.net, the popular aviation website owned by Demand Media with a strong community of aviation photographers and enthusiasts, have teamed up to provide AviationWeek.com articles and photos on Airliners.net. AVIATION WEEK's award-winning editors will select entries from Aviation Week & Space Technology's photo contest and choose stories each day for placement on Airliners.net, providing more ways for the aviation community to view this stunning photography and industry-leading information.

"Airliners.net has a thriving aviation community, and we want to support what they are doing by providing access to a selection of the world's best aviation information and photos from AviationWeek.com to their visitors," said Anne McMahon, Group Director, Information Marketing Services, AVIATION WEEK. "We are pleased to work with Airliners.net to better serve their website community and the aviation industry as a whole."

"We continue to look for new ways to improve the Airliners.net site for our audience," said Paulo Emanuele, General Manager, Airliners.net and Demand Media's Aviation Group. "The alliance with AVIATION WEEK provides our community of users with additional content from one of the most respected sources in the industry."

In addition to hosting Airliners.net and other websites, Demand Media provides content and community features that collectively enable more than 3 billion conversations online every month. For more information, visit http://www.demandmedia.com/.

About AVIATION WEEK

AVIATION WEEK, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, and includes the publications Aviation Week & Space Technology, Defense Technology International, Business & Commercial Aviation, Overhaul & Maintenance, ShowNews, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report and the World Aerospace Database. The group's website, http://www.aviationweek.com/, offers the industry's most reliable news, information, search and online community tools. Premium content services include the Aviation Week Intelligence Network, MRO Prospector, and the new Top-Performing Companies Benchmarking Tool. The group also produces prominent conferences, exhibitions and management forums around the world.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2007 were $6.8 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

AVIATION WEEK

CONTACT: Joe D'Andrea
+1 212-904-3780
joseph_dandrea@aviationweek.com
or
Lisa Jaycox
+1 212-512-3272
lisa_jaycox@mcgraw-hill.com

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

Economic Slowdown Hits GPON Market, Report FindsA drop in new home construction and delays in FTTH deployment will hinder GPON revenues, but the market will continue to grow, says Light Reading Insider

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A slowdown in new housing construction and delays in deployment of fiber to the home (FTTH) will adversely affect Gigabit passive optical networking (GPON) product revenues over the next 12 to 18 months, although worldwide demand for GPON products will continue to grow, according to the latest report from Light Reading Insider (http://www.lightreading.com/insider), a paid research service of TechWeb's Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/).

GPON: Still Waiting for Lift-Off explores and analyzes the GPON equipment sector, including a five-year global market forecast. It provides an overview of recent GPON developments in markets around the world, indicating likely major areas of opportunity. It reviews the impact on the GPON market of current economic and regulatory conditions -- in particular the continuing uncertainty over the business case for all forms of FTTH -- and assesses progress toward interoperability and development of the next generation of PON technologies. The report includes a competitive analysis of GPON offerings from 15 different suppliers.

For a list of companies analyzed in this report, see: http://img.lightreading.com/lri/pdf/lri1108companies.pdf

"GPON has emerged as probably the most important of the current technologies for FTTH and FTTB," says Danny Dicks, research analyst for Light Reading Insider and author of the report. "GPON is likely to keep its technology leadership position through at least 2011, at which point next-generation PON technologies will emerge."

The current economic slowdown is having an immediate effect on GPON revenues, and a prolonged slump could have significant implications for GPON suppliers, Dicks advises. "GPON will be the dominant PON technology worldwide, although we expect active and point-to-point Ethernet to continue to be chosen for some FTTH and many FTTC deployments over the next five years," he says.

Other key findings of GPON: Still Waiting for Lift-Off include: -- The GPON equipment market will be smaller -- both now and in the future -- than predicted in 2007, but will still be worth $2 billion per year by 2011. -- GPON is likely to displace EPON as the technology of choice in Asian markets, and will become the dominant FTTH technology worldwide over the next two to three years. -- Potential replacement technologies are still several years away, which means the GPON window of opportunity is still open.

GPON: Still Waiting for Lift-Off is available as part of an annual single-user subscription (12 monthly issues) to Light Reading Insider, priced at $1,595. Individual reports are available for $900 (single-user license).

To request a free executive summary of the report, or for details on multi-user licensing options, please contact:

Jeff Claudino Director of Sales Insider Research Services 619-229-9940 claudino@lightreading.com Press/analyst contact: Dennis Mendyk Managing Director Insider Research Services 201-587-2154 mendyk@heavyreading.com About Light Reading

Founded in 2000, Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/) is the leading online media, research, and focused event company serving the $3 trillion worldwide communications market. Lightreading.com is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis of the communications industry, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. Light Reading's research arms, Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research, provide the most comprehensive communications research, market data, and technology analysis in close to 100 markets around the world. Light Reading produces nearly 20 targeted communications events including TelcoTV, Ethernet Expo New York and Ethernet Expo London, The Tower Summit @ CTIA, and Optical Expo, as well as focused one-day events tailored for cable, mobile, and wireline executives. Light Reading was acquired by United Business Media in August 2005 and operates as a unit of TechWeb.

About TechWeb

TechWeb (techweb.com/aboutus), 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 $1.6 billion.

* 13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections 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 $1.6 billion.

Light Reading

CONTACT: Jeff Claudino, Director of Sales, +1-619-229-9940,
claudino@lightreading.com; or Press/analyst contact, Dennis Mendyk, Managing
Director, +1-201-587-2154, mendyk@heavyreading.com, both of Insider Research
Services

Web Site: http://techweb.com/aboutus
http://www.lightreading.com/
http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/683682.html

Verizon Wireless Turns on Second Northway Cell SiteEssex County Site is Second of 13 Planned Sites to Close Coverage Gap on the Northway

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that it has activated the second of 13 planned sites that will eventually close a more-than-50-mile coverage gap along Interstate 87 - the Northway - between Albany and Plattsburgh. The new site in Lewis will provide coverage in the Town of Lewis, along I-87 near Exit 32, and along Route 9 between CR 12 and Ray Woods Road. Two other sites in Schroon Falls and Warrensburg are currently under construction and are expected to be operational by year-end. Additional sites in Chesterfield and Keene have received Adirondack Park Agency approval and will be completed in 2009.

"By activating our second Northway project site, we're one step closer to closing the wireless coverage gap along the Northway" said Marquett Smith, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "We're committed to getting the remaining sites built and in service as quickly as we can."

The Northway project is part of the more than $100 million the company plans to invest in its Upstate New York Region network in 2008 - the eighth consecutive year the company will invest more than $100 million in the region. This investment brings Verizon Wireless' total network investment in Upstate New York to more than $1 billion since 2000.

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 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, of Verizon Wireless +1-585-321-7264 or
+1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com; or Meredith Dropkin,
EMA-MRA for Verizon Wireless, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

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

Crestron Expands Strategic Manufacturing Partnership with SMTC/Please note that this release replaces c2661 sent yesterday, Nov. 20 at 15:09 ET./SMTC Leads Shift to Low Cost Region Manufacturing

TORONTO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SMTC Corporation ("SMTC"), a global electronics manufacturing services provider, announced today a significant expansion of its strategic relationship with Crestron Electronics Inc.

Crestron is a leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems offering integrated solutions to control audio, video, computer, IP and environmental systems. SMTC builds a wide range of assemblies for Crestron, from single PCB assemblies to PCBAs integrated into box-build enclosures. SMTC will lead the transfer of additional Crestron products into SMTC manufacturing facilities in Toronto (Markham) and into a lower cost manufacturing region in Mexico.

"SMTC is a focused and capable outsourcing partner and a key contributor in our effort to simplify and expand our outsourcing strategy, reduce costs and eliminate supply chain challenges," said Dan Brady, General Manager, Crestron. "SMTC also offers an ideal global footprint for Crestron's low cost manufacturing objectives."

SMTC facilities are strategically located across a broad footprint in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. SMTC Mexico (Chihuahua) is a medium to high mix, medium to high volume 'Copy-Exact' facility servicing OEMs requiring lowest cost North America manufacturing. Manufacturing services include assembly, testing, box build, final product integration, and worldwide customer logistics. Enclosure Systems manufacturing capabilities include precision sheet metal fabrication, electromechanical assembly, system integration and test.

"We're delighted to significantly expand our business relationship with Crestron as a preferred operations partner," said John Caldwell, President and Chief Executive Officer, SMTC Corporation. "Our proven performance and our effort to drive better value earned SMTC a more substantial share of the Crestron outsourcing spend. We look forward to a prosperous future with Crestron Electronics."

About SMTC: SMTC Corporation, founded in 1985, is a mid-size provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services (EMS) including PCBA production, systems integration and comprehensive testing services, enclosure fabrication, as well as product design, sustaining engineering and supply chain management services. SMTC facilities span a broad footprint in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, with more than 1500 full time employees. SMTC services extend over the entire electronic product life cycle from the development and introduction of new products through to the growth, maturity and end-of-life phases. SMTC offers fully integrated contract manufacturing services with a distinctive approach to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and emerging technology companies primarily within industrial, computing and communication market segments.

SMTC is a public company incorporated in Delaware with its shares traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol SMTX and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SMX. For further information on SMTC Corporation, please visit our website at http://www.smtc.com/ (http://www.smtc.com/)

About Crestron: Crestron is the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Offering integrated solutions to control audio, video, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes. (http://www.crestron.com/)

Note for Investors: The statements contained in this release that are not purely historical, including our expectations regarding continued revenue and earnings growth in 2007, are forward-looking statements which involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by their use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expect", "may", "should", "would", "will", "intends", "plans", "estimates", "anticipates" and similar words, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations, intentions or strategies of SMTC Corporation. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from forward-looking statements include the challenges of managing quickly expanding operations and integrating acquired companies, fluctuations in demand for customers' products and changes in customers' product sources, competition in the EMS industry, component shortages, and others discussed in the Company's most recent filings with securities regulators in the United States and Canada. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

SMTC Corporation

CONTACT: Jane Todd, Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial
Officer, (905) 413-1300, jane.todd@smtc.com

EMCORE Deploys First Concentrator Solar Photovoltaic System in China with the XinAo Group

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EMCORE Corporation a leading provider of semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber-optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets, announced today its first deployment of a concentrator photovolataics (CPV) system in China with the XinAo Group, one of China's largest energy companies. As part of an earlier agreement, the 50 kilowatt (kW) test and evaluation system is fully installed and operational, and is producing power in accordance with specifications. EMCORE and XinAo continue to have discussions regarding the possible construction of a joint-owned plant in China, to manufacture CPV systems designed and certified by EMCORE for its innovative coal gasification project and the Chinese market.

Dr. John Iannelli, Corporate Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of EMCORE's Solar Power Division stated, "We are pleased to introduce the first CPV terrestrial power system in China in partnership with the XinAo Group and look forward to pursuing other solar power opportunities in China's emerging renewable energy market."

In early October, EMCORE was also granted access permits for its 850-kW commercial solar park installation in the Extremedora region of Spain. In addition to these two deployments, EMCORE expects several other pilot sites to be deployed by the end of the year.

EMCORE's deployed CPV systems are powered by our industry leading high-efficiency compound semiconductor-based multi-junction solar cells that operate with 500x concentration. EMCORE continues its investment to develop a next-generation system design with enhanced performance (including a module efficiency of approximately 30%) and much improved cost structure. The new design (Generation III) is scheduled to be in volume production by the second half of calendar 2009. EMCORE has recently responded to several RFPs from public utility companies using Gen-III products as its baseline and expects to receive positive feedback on these proposals before the end of 2008.

About EMCORE:

EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets. EMCORE's Fiber Optics unit offers optical components, subsystems and systems that enable the transmission of video, voice and data over high-capacity fiber optic cables for high-speed data and telecommunications, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks. EMCORE's Solar Power unit provides solar products for satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications, EMCORE offers high-efficiency compound semiconductor-based gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cells, covered interconnect cells and fully integrated solar panels. For terrestrial applications, EMCORE offers concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems for utility scale solar applications as well as offering its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells and CPV components for use in solar power concentrator systems. For specific information about our company, our products or the markets we serve, please visit our website at http://www.emcore.com/.

About the XinAo Group

XinAo Group, headquartered in Langfang, China, is a leading company in clean energy integration solutions led by technology innovation, focusing on energy business, coal chemical and biochemical. It has more than 100 subsidiaries and offices in over 60 cities in China and in other countries including Australia, UK and the USA.

Safe Harbor

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, and the assumptions underlying such statements, constitute "forward- looking statements" and assumptions underlying "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including (a) the failure of the products mentioned (i) to perform as expected without material defects, (ii) to be manufactured at acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, and (iii) to be successful under field conditions, (b) the failure of the products to be selected by prospective customers for large-scale deployment and (c) the ability of the Company's customers to achieve their own business goals and objectives. Readers should also review the risk factors set forth in EMCORE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and EMCORE does not assume any obligation to update these statements.

Contact: EMCORE Corporation Silvia M. Gentile Executive Offices (505) 323-3417 info@emcore.com TTC Group Victor Allgeier (646) 290-6400 info@ttcominc.com

EMCORE Corporation

CONTACT: Silvia M. Gentile, Executive Offices of EMCORE Corporation,
+1-505-323-3417, info@emcore.com; or Victor Allgeier of TTC Group,
+1-646-290-6400, info@ttcominc.com, for EMCORE Corporation

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

STMicroelectronics Collaborates with Microsystems Technology Laboratories at MIT on Ultra-Low-Power Microcontroller Devices

GENEVA, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics has announced it recently joined the Microsystems Industrial Group (MIG) industry consortium at the Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Microsystems Industrial Group is an exclusive industry consortium that was founded in the 1980s to support Microsystems Technology Laboratories infrastructure and provide direction to the MTL research and educational objectives in consultation with the faculty. ST is the first European company to join the group.

"We are thrilled to have STMicroelectronics join the Microsystems Industrial Group as the first European company in the consortium," said Anantha Chandrakasan, MTL director and Joseph F. and Nancy P. Keithley Professor of Electrical Engineering, MIT. "We are looking forward to an active collaboration in a number of important areas including ultra-low-power electronics, sensor systems and medical electronics."

"ST is a leader in the development of low-power technologies that can reduce power dissipation in embedded System-on-Chip solutions, while maintaining the same level of performance in cutting-edge industrial and portable consumer products," said Alessandro Cremonesi, Strategy and System Technology Group Vice President and Advanced System Technology General Manager, STMicroelectronics. "ST looks forward to contributing and expanding its expertise in ultra-low-power technology."

"By joining MTL, ST will be able to push its research efforts to fully exploit 'near-threshold' technology and reach far below the actual power consumption limits of energy-efficient System-on-Chip solutions," said Elio Guidetti, Director for Ultra Low Power Platforms, Advanced System Technology, STMicroelectronics. "This technology can enable the development of an entirely new generation of microcontrollers for wireless sensors and portable medical devices."

STMicroelectronics is among the world's largest semiconductor companies and a leading supplier of embedded System-on-Chip ICs for use in consumer, communications, automotive and computer peripheral markets. STMicroelectronics is engaged in a wide range of research programs conducted with leading universities and research institutes around the world.

About STMicroelectronics

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

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com

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

NxStage(R) Ranked 14th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500Attributes its Revenue Growth to Increased Patient Adoption and Clinical Support

LAWRENCE, Mass., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NxStage Medical, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that it ranked 14th on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2003-2007. NxStage Medical, Inc. grew more than 20,000 percent during this period.

NxStage Medical's CEO, Jeffrey H. Burbank, credits the significant health and quality of life benefits experienced by patients using NxStage's innovative System One for home hemodialysis therapy, the cost and operational advantages of the System One within the critical care market, as well as the strength of the Company's value-added in-center offerings for its significant revenue growth over the past five years.

"Each company on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 is an innovator with an exceptional five-year track record of growth," said Phil Asmundson, Deloitte LLP vice chairman and national managing partner for Technology, Media and Telecommunications. "NxStage has earned its position among the fastest growing companies in North America, and we are proud to honor this important accomplishment."

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria

The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte's regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2003 to 2007.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

About NxStage Medical

NxStage Medical, Inc. is a medical device company, headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, that develops, manufactures and markets innovative dialysis systems for the treatment of end-stage renal disease, or ESRD, and acute kidney failure. For more information on NxStage and its products, please visit the company's website at http://www.nxstage.com/.

About Deloitte

As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this release that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond NxStage's control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements, including market acceptance and demand for the NxStage System One, growth in home hemodialysis, and certain other factors that may affect future operating results and which are detailed in NxStage's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. NxStage is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Kristen K. Sheppard, Esq. VP, Investor Relations NxStage Medical, Inc. ksheppard@nxstage.com

NxStage Medical, Inc.

CONTACT: Kristen K. Sheppard, Esq., VP, Investor Relations of NxStage
Medical, Inc., ksheppard@nxstage.com

Web site: http://www.nxstage.com/
http://www.deloitte.com/

VODONE Limited's Chairman and ABAC Representative, Dr. Zhang Lijun, Interviewed by Joint News Media

HONG KONG, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VODONE Limited ("VODONE" or the "Group") (SEHK code: 0082), an online media service provider with the leasehold of a complete set of internet business and internet video broadcasting licenses in China, is pleased to announce that the Chairman of the Group, Dr. Zhang Lijun, the China representative of APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), and the Director of China APEC Development Council, did a joint media interview with TV Peru and six news media of Hong Kong on 20 November 2008 (Peru time).

With the APEC Leaders Summit firstly being held in Peru, TV Peru interviewed the representatives over various issues, including the understanding of the economy, culture, transport, local customs and practices in Peru, as well as plans to invest in Peru, a country with plentiful mineral products. Dr. Zhang Lijun, Chairman of the Group said, "The president of Peru has given a speech which comprehensively introduces the development foundations, policies and resources of Peru, expressing a sincere welcome and hope for overseas investors to invest in Peru. I can feel the enthusiasm and hospitality of Peruvians through attending this APEC Summit. Peru has a great amount of resources, such as petroleum and natural gases, etc. I believe this summit will make more people understand Peru, hence invest in Peru."

Dr. Zhang Lijun, Chairman of the Group also did an interview with the joint Hong Kong media. Dr. Zhang has expounded his own views on the following issues, for example: the role of China on giving an impetus to the economy of APEC allied countries; the importance of cooperation among the APEC allied countries; the importance of this summit under the financial crisis; the ways that China cooperates with other developing countries to counteract the economic downturn through this summit; and the expectation of exchanging opinions and reaching consensus on economic aspects in this summit, etc.

Participating media include TV Peru, Phoenix Satellite Television, Wu Xian Satellite Television, Broadband Satellite Television, Radio Television Hong Kong, Commercial Radio Hong Kong, and China Review Agency, etc.

About VODone Limited

VODone Telemedia Co. Ltd., a strategic partner of VODone Limited (0082.HK), is the first and leading online video media group in China. It is also the only enterprise in China to own a complete set of licences to operate video broadcasting on the Internet. VODone Telemedia has contracted the technical and promotional services to VODONE Group, for 50 years. VODONE is a new media which includes the internet, telecommunication and media as well as the first new media which operates online advertisement broadcasting and online live show. With the perfect communication and media operational experience and the professional team with technical support of interviewing, editing, producing and broadcasting, VODONE has become the online video- broadcasting platform for various video media. VODONE's business is divided into four segments, including "VODone Portal", "VODone Live", "VODone BUS", and "VODone WAP".

For more information, please contact JOVIAN Financial Communications Ltd Angel Y Y Yeung / Jacqueline Fong Tel: +852-2581-0168 Fax: +852-2854-2012 Email: angel.yeung@joviancomm.com / jacqueline.fong@joviancomm.com

VODONE Limited

CONTACT: Angel Y Y Yeung or Jacqueline Fong of JOVIAN Financial
Communications Ltd. for VODONE Limited, +852-2581-0168, or fax,
+852-2854-2012, or angel.yeung@joviancomm.com, or
jacqueline.fong@joviancomm.com

Get a Free Game Daily at GameHouse.com'Mortimer Beckett and the Time Paradox' available today for free; other popular titles to follow every day

SEATTLE, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning today, customers can download and keep a different game every day -- for free -- at GameHouse.com, a premier casual games site that is part of digital entertainment services company RealNetworks(R), Inc. . The free game daily will be a full version of an audience favorite or new title that customers can download and play whenever they want. This industry first is part of a major site redesign that also includes the unveiling of a completely new value-pricing structure for customers.

"Today's customers are dramatically more value conscious, and we've seen a growing demand for top-quality games at great prices," said John Barbour, the newly appointed president of the Games Division at Real. "This new value pricing gives existing customers more ways to enjoy popular games, while providing an even better experience to attract a broader audience."

In addition to the free game daily, customers will also discover a more customizable and easy-to-enjoy game experience. A diverse catalogue of premium titles at a range of price points offers something for everyone, whether a dedicated or first-time casual game player:

-- Free game daily: Anyone can download the free game title every day with no obligation. "Mortimer Becket and the Time Paradox," today's free game, is the sequel to one of the hottest casual games of '07 and has had the most successful first week of sales this year across Real's portals. Customers can learn about the free game by visiting GameHouse.com.

-- GameHouse Club(TM): The best new option for devoted casual gamers, GameHouse Club offers a variety of FunTicket(TM) packages for maximum playing value with prices starting at only $5.99 per game, and early access to tomorrow's free game, today.

-- FunPass(R): This popular subscription is still available, giving players unlimited access to every game on the site for the duration of their FunPass membership. Existing FunPass customers will notice improved features and even deeper discounts on purchased titles, while maintaining the same access to GameHouse's premium catalogue of titles.

Casual games are family friendly and easy-to-learn but often difficult to master. They provide players with a fun break from the stresses and rigors of daily life and offer a mental workout that is both stimulating and relaxing. Played on personal computers, mobile devices and living room consoles, casual games include board, word and hidden-object games and puzzles. According to a recent survey by ISG, 85 percent of RealNetworks' North American gaming portal customers are female, with 73 percent between the ages of 30 and 60.

RealNetworks helped pioneer the casual games segment with the introduction of RealArcade(R) in 2001, followed by the acquisition of GameHouse(R) Studios in 2004. Today, RealNetworks' Games Division is a leader in the casual games industry worldwide, with a vertically integrated development, publishing, licensing, distribution and retail business.

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ABOUT REALNETWORKS

RealNetworks, Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system and mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer(R), the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody(R) digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade, one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/company.

RealNetworks, GameHouse, GameHouse Club, FunPass, FunTicket, RealArcade, Rhapsody and RealPlayer are registered trademarks or trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiary.

RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Tiffany Dunning of RealNetworks, +1-206-892-6733,
tdunning@real.com; or Bailey Locke of SHIFT Communications, +1-415-591-8457,
blocke@shiftcomm.com, for RealNetworks

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

Activision Publishing's Big League Sports Available Now for Nintendo Wii(TM)

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today Big League Sports for the Wii(TM) has hit retail shelves in North America. Developed by Koolhaus Games exclusively for Wii, the game is all about putting players right into the action in the most thrilling situations in their favorite sports.

There are multiple disciplines to master within tennis, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse and hockey. But unlike other games the focus is not on the team - it's on whether or not you can deliver in specific, adrenaline-pumping moments. Whether it's acing an opponent in tennis, hitting a basketball shot at the buzzer, or bending free kicks around a goalie in soccer, Big League Sports offers a fresh interpretation of what a sports game can be on Wii.

"Big League Sports is perfect for family game night," said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. "The innovative Wii controls offer the kind of accessible head to head competition that gets everyone off the couch, playing and cheering!"

Big League Sports allows up to four players to compete in a variety of modes, including single game and tournament modes that offer hours of non-stop action. Players can also view their statistics and overall progress, as well as the trophies they have won. A character creation feature allows players to craft a character to their liking with dozens of customization options.

The game is out now for a suggested retail price of $39.99 and is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information visit http://www.activision.com/.

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

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

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

(C) 2008 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. (C) 2006 Nintendo. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Shaun Norton Sandbox Strategies 212-213-2451 shaun@sandboxstrat.com

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT: Shaun Norton of Sandbox Strategies, +1-212-213-2451,
shaun@sandboxstrat.com

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

Collexis Named a Rising Star by Outsell, Inc.Leading Research and Advisory Firm Recognizes Collexis as an Up-and-Coming Influential Player in the Scientific, Technical and Medical Information Market

COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collexis Holdings Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLXS) , a leading developer of semantic search and knowledge discovery software, announced today that Outsell, Inc. has named Collexis as one of its rising stars. Outsell, the only research and advisory firm focused on the publishing, information, and education industries, recognized Collexis for its expert profiling solutions that add value through data visualization and data processing - technology that is becoming an important part of information companies' core activities.

Collexis was recognized as one of five rising stars in the scientific, technical and medical information (STM) market based on its impact on traditional business practices through its ground-breaking technology.

"We are very pleased to be recognized as a key industry player in Outsell's 2008 Market Forecast and Trends Report for the STM market," said Bill Kirkland, CEO of Collexis. "This past year we have achieved many milestones in the life sciences and health care markets. As the market leader in knowledge expert profiles and grant management tools in the sciences, Collexis is well positioned to become a leading technology solutions provider in the STM industry for years to come." (For more information about the Outsell report visit http://outsellinc.com/store/products/772?refid=prcol )

About Outsell, Inc.

Outsell is the only research and advisory firm focused on the publishing, information, and education industries. Outsell's international team provides independent, fact-based analysis and actionable advice about competitors, markets, operational benchmarks, and best practices, so our clients thrive and grow in today's fast-changing digital and global environment. Outsell's headquarters are in Burlingame, CA, US and London, UK. For more information, visit http://www.outsellinc.com/ .

About Collexis Holdings, Inc.

Collexis Holdings, Inc., a leading developer of semantic search and knowledge discovery software is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina (USA) with major operations in Cincinnati, Ohio, Geldermalsen, the Netherlands and Cologne, Germany. Collexis now offers the world's first pre-populated scientific social network for life science researchers, http://www.biomedexperts.com/ . Collexis' proprietary technology builds conceptual profiles of text, called "Fingerprints", from documents, Websites, emails and other digitized content and matches them with a comprehensive list of pre-defined "Fingerprinted" concepts to make research results more relevant and efficient. This matching of concepts eliminates the ambiguity and lack of priority associated with word searches. The results are often described as "finding needles in many haystacks." Through this novel approach, Collexis can build unique applications to search, index and aggregate information as well as prioritize, trend and predict data based on sources in multiple industries without the limitations of language or dialect. Collexis' current clients in the public, private and academic sectors include the Mayo Clinic; Johns Hopkins University; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the University of California, San Francisco; the University of South Carolina; Erasmus University Library; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Lockheed Martin; the World Health Organization; Wellcome Trust; the National Institutes of Health; and the U.S. Department of Defense. Shares of Collexis common stock are traded under the symbol CLXS on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTC BB). For more information, visit http://www.collexis.com/ .

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements made in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which the company is unable to predict or control, that may cause the company's actual results or performance to differ materially from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties are in addition to other factors detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the SEC, including the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its transition report on Form 10-KSB for the period ended June 30, 2008. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company are not necessarily indicative of future performance. The company is not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the published date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet services.

Collexis Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Stephanie Jones, Chernoff Newman, +1-803-233-2432,
stephanie.jones@cnsg.com, for Collexis Holdings, Inc.; or Darrell W. Gunter,
EVP-CMO, Collexis Holdings, Inc., +1-803-727-1113, Mobile +1-973-454-3475,
gunter@collexis.com

Web site: http://www.collexis.com/
http://outsellinc.com/store/products/772?refid=prcol
http://www.outsellinc.com/
http://www.biomedexperts.com/

Digital Power Corporation Welcomes Two New Directors

FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Power Corporation ((NYSE Alternext US: DPW) (herein "Digital Power") announced the election of two new Directors at its 2008 Annual Shareholders' Meeting held earlier this week.

The two Directors are Terry Steinberg and Israel Levi (Mr. Levi was previously appointed to fill an existing vacancy on the Board).

Terry Steinberg has extensive experience in high growth enterprises, directing expansion efforts organically as well as through mergers and acquisitions, with significant international expertise.

He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Provengo, LLC, an Oceanside, New York based company focusing on synchronizing and streamlining the procurement process for its Department of Defense customers. From 2001 to 2003, he was the Executive Vice President of SpiderFuel, Inc., an e-business enablement software company located in New York, where he designed and implemented business development and roll-up acquisition strategies.

From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Steinberg served as Executive Vice President of FotoLinks, LLC, an online photo-sharing, e-commerce based website company in New York, where he directed the company's business development and financings, including the acquisition of a digital imaging software developer and value-added reseller. Mr. Steinberg was President and CEO of PC Etcetera, Inc. (later merged with Sivan, an Israeli-based high tech vocational training company and renamed "Mentortech, Inc."), an international provider of high quality personal computer training services to Fortune 1000 companies, from 1985 to 1999. He received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics/Computer Science and an MBA -- Finance both from McGill University.

Israel Levi has served as a member of the Board of Directors since July 2008. From 1989 to 2007, he served as an officer and held senior management positions, including Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations and Quality, Senior Vice President of Systems and Technology and Senior Vice President of Research & Development, with Harmonic, Inc., a Sunnyvale, California-based provider of video delivery solutions to cable, satellite, telco, terrestrial and wireless operators worldwide. Mr. Levi led numerous industry first product and technology developments applied to analog/digital video and data transmission over HFC (hybrid fiber coax) networks. Among them are the first Fiber Node, the first DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) SCM (Sub Carrier Multiplexed) Transmitter and Digitized Return Path Transceiver, all of which gained wide industry acceptance and helped build the broadband infrastructure for transmission of voice, video and data over cable. Mr. Levi holds a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering and is named as an inventor on five patents.

Mr. Steinberg and Mr. Levi are independent directors and will serve on the Company's Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees.

Commenting on the new Board members, Amos Kohn, President and CEO, stated, "We are very pleased with the addition of these two new directors whom we believe will be instrumental in providing continued oversight in achieving our strategic plan to focus on high-end, industrial grade, medical and military power solutions.

Terry Steinberg's extensive experience in high growth industries and in particular his in-depth knowledge of the procurement processes for Department of Defense customers will be very supportive of our strategy for penetrating this market segment.

Israel Levi is a seasoned veteran of the telecommunication industry and is working closely with the Company to enhance and upgrade our management information systems. This effort is critical as we target strategic customers with ever increasing expectations for best in class quality and services. I am confident that both of our new Directors will contribute to our goal to significantly grow the Company in the next few years.

The Company has already shown through the significant increases in operating profit and net income achieved in the third quarter of 2008, based on dramatic improvements on our gross margins (from 26% to 38%), that we have built a strong foundation for this anticipated growth."

Digital Power Corporation is a world-class solution-driven organization that designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells switching power supply solutions to the telecom, datacom, industrial, medical, and military industries. Digital Power Corporation's headquarter is located at 41324 Christy Street, Fremont, California, 94538-3158; phone number: 510-657-2635, website:

http://www.digipwr.com/. Forward Looking Statements

The foregoing release contains "forward looking statements" regarding future events or results within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning the Company's current expectations regarding revenue and earnings results for 2008, increased activity in our military and commercial sectors and the expected results of modifications to the Company's strategic plan. The Company cautions readers that such "forward looking statements" are, in fact, predictions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and that actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated events or results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. The Company disclaims any current intention to update its "forward looking statements," and the estimates and assumptions within them, at any time or for any reason.

In particular, the following factors, among others could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the "forward looking statements:" (a) inability to complete sales, or possible delays in deployment, of products under international projects due to inability to complete or possible delays in completing the legal and commercial terms for such projects, including the timely receipt of purchase orders for such projects, quality issues, project delays or cancellations, political instability, inability to obtain proper acceptances or other unforeseen obstacles or delays; (b) inability to complete or possible delays in completing certain research and development efforts required for international projects; (c) the inability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and product offerings to respond to the needs of the significantly changing markets and technologies; (d) the inability of the Company to realize the benefits of the reduction in its cost structures due to changes in its markets or other factors, and the risk that the reduction in costs will not restore profitability in the timeframe anticipated by the Company; (e) the risk that the Company's cost-cutting initiatives may impair the Company's ability to effectively develop and market products and remain competitive in the telecom business; (f) possible delays in, or the inability to, complete negotiation and execution of purchase and service agreements with new or existing customers; (g) lower than expected demand for the Company's products and pricing pressures on those products as a result of increased competition and consolidation within the industry; (h) the Company's dependence upon a limited number of third party subcontractors and component suppliers to manufacture or supply certain aspects of the products sold by the Company; (i) the ability to manage the risks associated with and to grow the Company's business; (j) the uncertain economic and political climate in certain parts of the world where the Company conducts business and the potential that such climate may deteriorate; (k) the Company's ability to efficiently integrate acquired businesses and achieve expected synergies; and (l) delays in the rate of acceptance of the Company's new product initiatives in the markets into which they will be sold, caused by extended testing or acceptance periods, requests for custom or modified engineering of such products, and customer budget cycles, among other factors.

Other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those contained in the "forward looking statements" are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 and any subsequently filed reports. All documents are also available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system at http://www.sec.gov/ or from the Company's website at http://www.digipwr.com/ /

Digital Power Corporation

CONTACT: Amos Kohn of Digital Power Corporation, +1-510-657-2635

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

SI International Recognized by Air Force Knowledge NowCompany to Exhibit Learning/Training Solutions at I/ITSEC 2008

RESTON, Va., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SI International, Inc. , an information technology and network solutions (IT) company, announced today that the Company received the Champion Community of Practice (CoP) of the Year Award in the Enforcing Force Wellness category from Air Force Knowledge Now (AFKN). The Champion CoP of the Year Award recognizes SI International's work with the U.S. Air Force Functional Area Managers (FAMs). The FAMs CoP provides job support and sustainment training for 1,400 FAMs who execute the challenging mission of deployment and readiness management for 40 functional areas in eight different time zones, and at various levels of the hierarchy.

"FAMs play an important role in the Air Force's ability to support crucial national security tasks, and we are honored to be chosen by Air Force Knowledge Now for our work on this project," said Cathie McMahon, Senior Vice President of Learning Solutions at SI International. "SI International looks forward to continuing to support FAMs in achieving their high level of readiness."

The FAM position plays a central role in the USAF readiness and deployment activities with typical FAM appointments lasting for 18 months and an annual turnover rate estimated at 66 percent. Approximately 800 newly appointed FAMs require introductory training annually. By design, the CoP offers a single destination for more than 200 job support tools, checklists, and procedural tutorials for a user community that must immediately adapt to their environments, and be prepared to perform diligently once the assignment is under way.

Since 2005, SI International has supported FAMs by performing all aspects of Program Management, and by leveraging management best practices to successfully lead the USAF through its FAMs transformation. The duties SI International executes in support of FAMs include weekly and monthly project reviews to ensure that stakeholders are informed and project risks are identified, mitigated, and managed. SI International's learning and training approach incorporates the behavioral and technical competencies that employees, regardless of their role in an organization, must apply and demonstrate for success. This approach optimizes knowledge transfer and facilitates employee acceptance and adoption of the system.

SI International's Learning Solutions group will be exhibiting at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Educations Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida on December 1-4, 2008.

About SI International: SI International, a member of the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices, is a provider of information technology and network solutions (IT) primarily to the federal government. SI International combines technology and industry expertise to provide a full spectrum of state-of-the-practice solutions and services, from design and development to documentation and operations, to assist clients in achieving their missions. SI International is ranked as the 44th largest Federal Prime IT Contractor by

Washington Technology and has approximately 4,500 employees. More information about SI International can be found at http://www.si-intl.com/.

Contact: Alan Hill VP, Corp. Communications 703-234-6854 alan.hill@si-intl.com

SI International, Inc.

CONTACT: Alan Hill, VP, Corp. Communications of SI International, Inc.,
+1-703-234-6854, alan.hill@si-intl.com

Web site: http://www.si-intl.com/