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-- 4Q08 Revenue Increases 48.7% to $21.0 Million -- -- 4Q08 Net Income Increases 69.2% to $6.8 Million -- -- 4Q08 Diluted EPS Increases 72.9% to $0.24 -- -- FY08 Revenue Increases 47.8% to $69.1 Million -- -- FY08 Net Income Increases 47.0% to $24.7 Million -- -- FY08 Diluted EPS Increases 44.6% to $0.88 --

BEIJING, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Fire & Security Group, Inc. ("China Fire" or "the Company"), a leading total solution provider of industrial fire protection systems in China, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

For the fourth quarter of 2008, revenue increased 48.7% to $21.0 million compared to $14.1 million for the same period in 2007. The Company continued to benefit from its strong pipeline of new total solution projects, as well as, uninterrupted completion of milestones on large projects. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2008 was 54.0%, 110 basis points higher than the gross margin of 52.9% for the same period of 2007. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to the use of a higher percentage of the Company's proprietary products that tend to contribute higher margins and the higher selling price of some of the Company's proprietary products.

Operating income was $6.2 million, representing a 55.2% increase from the same period last year. Operating margins for the period expanded 120 basis points to 29.5% from 28.3% a year ago, primarily driven by the higher gross margin. Operating expenses were $5.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2008, or 24.8% of total revenue, compared to $3.5 million, or 24.7% of total revenue for the same period of 2007.

Net income was $6.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2008, an increase of $2.8 million, or 69.2%, as compared to $4.0 million for the same period of 2007. The increase was mainly driven by the strong revenue growth and higher gross margin. As a result, fully diluted EPS increased 72.9% to $0.24 in the fourth quarter of 2008, versus $0.14 in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

Mr. Brian Lin, Chief Executive Office of China Fire commented, "We are very pleased to report strong fourth quarter and full year financial results. Our record results in 2008 validate our organic growth strategy to increase market share in the rapidly growing Chinese industrial fire protection industry.

Despite general concerns of challenging times for the iron and steel industry, we are actually witnessing strong demand for our total solutions in this vertical, as some of our Tier-1 customers are receiving more government-subsidized funding, pickup in demand from the end of last year, and extra government support for consolidation. As China continues to invest in upgrading the country's infrastructure, we are seeing real spending initiated by the government in the iron and steel, nuclear, power, petrochemical, and transportation sectors. We believe that most of these infrastructure investments will directly benefit China Fire, as they all require fire protection products and services. As such, we continue to be excited with the growth prospects in our core iron and steel market, and we continue to command firm pricing for our total solutions. We also are excited with our success in winning sizeable contracts in the nuclear, power, petrochemical, and transportation verticals, as well as notable contract wins in the international market. We are delighted with our strong financial position, which includes a growing cash position, no debt, and healthy cash flows. We believe that we are in an excellent position to capture new revenue opportunities and benefit from strategic consolidation opportunities."

Full Year 2008 Results

Revenues for 2008 increased 47.8% to $69.1 million compared to $46.8 million for 2007. During 2008, the Company fulfilled 333 total solution and product sales contracts compared to 274 contracts in 2007, primarily due to the increase in revenues from system contracting projects and maintenance services. Gross margin for 2008 was 57.2%, 230 basis points higher than the gross margin of 54.9% in 2007, benefiting from a higher percentage of the Company's self-manufactured proprietary products sold, which contribute higher gross margins than outsourced products manufactured by the third party.

Operating income was $23.6 million for 2008, as compared to $14.9 million for 2007, an increase of $8.7 million or 58.3%, driven by the strong revenue growth and higher gross margin in 2008. Operating margins in 2008 expanded 230 basis points to 34.1% compared to 31.8% in 2007, even while total operating expenses increased to $15.9 million as compared to $10.8 million in 2007. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the increase in the Company's selling expense and R&D expenditure during the period.

GAAP net income was $24.7 million for 2008 as compared to $16.8 million for 2007, representing an increase of $7.9 million or 47.0%. Excluding a one-time non-cash gain of $1.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the change in fair value of derivative instrument in the full year 2007, non-GAAP net income in 2008 increased 58.4% from $15.6 million in 2007. GAAP fully diluted EPS increased 44.6% to $0.88 in 2008, compared to $0.61 in the prior year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2008, the Company had working capital of $64.7 million and zero debt. Net cash provided by operating activities was $13.4 million in 2008, compared to $9.8 million in 2007. As a result, net cash increased $9.5 million to $26.7 million at the end of 2008, from $17.1 million at the end of 2007.

Financial Outlook for 2009

For the full year 2009, the Company anticipates revenue will grow between 28% to 38% to a range of $88 million to $95 million. Pre-tax income is expected to grow between 22% to 32% to a range of $30.2 million to $32.6 million. Assuming an effective tax rate of 13%, net income is estimated to grow between 7% to 15% to a range of $26.3 million to $28.4 million, or $0.93 to $1.00 per diluted share, based on 28.3 million shares. The Company's effective tax rate in 2008 was 0.2%.

"We remain confident about the business and the growth of the fire protection industry in China. Our strategy has been to focus on further expanding our brand, our market leadership, and our technical leadership in fire safety. To that extent, we have built our industry's leading brand, distribution, total solution offering, and manufacturing capabilities. We currently hold 76 patents with 37 patents pending. Our initiatives position us well for higher revenues, greater profits, and a stronger pipeline of expansion opportunities.

In the coming year, we will continue to implement our proven strategy, as demand in our core markets continues to grow, and our competitive advantages and leadership profile continue to expand. We will continue to focus on our core Tier-1 customers in China's iron and steel industry, expand into our targeted complementary verticals, invest in technology innovations, influence the development of new fire standards, and actively pursue domestic and international fire protection projects. As we pursue our future growth opportunities, we remain highly focused on optimizing our balance sheet and maximizing cash flows. We are encouraged with our opportunities in 2009 and look forward to expanding our market position in the year ahead," concluded Mr. Lin.

Conference Call

The Company will report its fourth quarter and full year 2008 earnings results on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time). Interested participants should call 1-800-860-2442 when calling within the United States, or 1-412-858-4600 when calling internationally. The pass code is "China Fire".

This call is being web cast by Multivu and can be accessed by clicking on this link http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=56531 .

About China Fire & Security Group, Inc.

China Fire & Security Group, Inc. , through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited ("Sureland") and Tianjin Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment ("Tianxiao"), is a leading total solution provider of industrial fire protection systems in China. Leveraging on its proprietary technologies, China Fire is engaged primarily in the design, manufacture, sales and maintenance services of a broad product portfolio including detectors, controllers, and fire extinguishers. Via its nationwide direct sales force, China Fire has built a solid client base including major companies in iron and steel, traditional power generation, petrochemical and nuclear power industries throughout China. China Fire has a seasoned management team with strong focus on standards and technologies. Currently, China Fire has 52 issued patents covering fire detection, system control and fire extinguishing technologies. Founded in 1995, China Fire is headquartered in Beijing with about 500 employees in more than 30 sales and project offices throughout China. For more information about the Company, please go to http://www.chinafiresecurity.com/ .

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

This presentation may contain forward-looking information about China Fire & Security Group, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Sureland which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, statements about industry trends and China Fire & Security Groups' future performance, operations and products. This and other "Risk Factors" are contained in China Fire & Security Groups' public filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact: China Fire & Security Group, Inc. Shayla Suen, Investor Relations Tel: +86-10-8441-7400 Email: ir@chinafiresecurity.com ICR, Inc. In China: Michael Tieu or Bill Zima Tel: +86-10-6599-7960 or +86-10-6599-7969 Email: michael.tieu@icrinc.com or william.zima@icrinc.com In the U.S.: Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA Tel: +1-203-682-8200 Email: brian.prenoveau@icrinc.com CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007 Expressed in U.S. dollars (Except for share and per share amounts) Three Months Ended December 31 2008 2007 REVENUES System contracting projects $ 16,041,738 $ 11,311,091 Products 4,279,980 1,764,761 Maintenance services 663,784 1,034,368 Total revenues 20,985,502 14,110,220 COST OF REVENUES System contracting projects 7,803,158 5,594,462 Products 1,382,206 623,769 Maintenance services 395,384 421,858 Total cost of revenues 9,580,748 6,640,089 GROSS PROFIT 11,404,754 7,470,131 OPERATING EXPENSE Selling and marketing 1,842,289 848,404 General and administrative 2,659,008 2,270,760 Depreciation and amortization 266,490 147,818 Research and development 445,993 215,253 Total operating expense 5,213,780 3,482,235 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 6,190,974 3,987,896 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Other income 428,182 3,657 Other expense (38,557) (7,115) Interest income 242,473 57604 Change in fair value of derivative instruments 0 0 Total other income 632,098 54,146 INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 6,823,072 4,042,042 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (5,936) 5,081 NET INCOME 6,829,008 4,036,961 CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007 2008 2007 REVENUES System contracting projects $ 57,101,984 $ 34,581,376 Products 9,673,922 10,592,683 Maintenance services 2,303,213 1,579,778 Total revenues 69,079,119 46,753,837 COST OF REVENUES System contracting projects 25,805,086 16,158,844 Products 2,558,844 4,329,067 Maintenance services 1,217,316 602,943 Total cost of revenues 29,581,246 21,090,854 GROSS PROFIT 39,497,873 25,662,983 OPERATING EXPENSE Selling and marketing 6,434,887 3,907,067 General and administrative 6,680,992 5,661,356 Depreciation and amortization 712,269 535,751 Research and development 2,102,976 672,379 Total operating expense 15,931,124 10,776,553 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 23,566,749 14,886,430 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Other income 929,919 581,192 Other expense (127,620) (14,932) Interest income 382,227 148,236 Interest expense -- -- Change in fair value of derivative instruments -- 1,205,791 Total other income (expense) 1,184,526 1,920,287 INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 24,751,275 16,806,717 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 47,423 5,081 NET INCOME 24,703,852 16,801,636 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Foreign currency translation adjustment 3,737,027 2,502,595 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 28,440,879 $ 19,304,231 BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE Weighted average number of shares 27,568,214 26,873,742 Earnings per share $ 0.90 $ 0.63 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE Weighted average number of shares 28,210,620 27,721,171 Earnings per share $ 0.88 $ 0.61 CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007 ASSETS December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,655,333 $ 17,110,449 Restricted cash 5,377,933 3,829,927 Notes receivable 3,670,259 3,315,811 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,370,362 and $2,483,359 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively 25,826,343 16,525,161 Receivables from related party 466,223 -- Other receivables 1,532,259 748,195 Inventories 6,538,938 4,048,283 Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 17,821,708 13,068,036 Employee advances 743,868 1,326,115 Prepayments and deferred expenses 2,816,976 2,218,391 Total current assets 91,449,840 62,190,368 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 8,445,254 6,568,250 OTHER ASSETS: Restricted cash - non current 1,872,828 -- Accounts receivable - retentions 1,107,450 193,029 Deferred expenses - non current -- 21,234 Advances on building and equipment purchases 249,859 366,317 Investment in joint ventures 1,167,238 1,156,294 Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 1,116,449 1,150,935 Total other assets 5,513,824 2,887,809 Total assets $ 105,408,918 $ 71,646,427 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 6,664,090 $ 6,327,182 Customer deposits 6,102,026 4,757,179 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings 4,237,528 4,882,217 Other payables 837,973 168,868 Accrued liabilities 6,785,409 4,214,530 Taxes payable 2,092,745 1,088,335 Total current liabilities 26,719,771 21,438,311 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -- -- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, $0.001 par value, 65,000,000 shares authorized, 27,586,593 shares and 27,556,893 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively 27,586 27,556 Additional paid-in-capital 19,357,409 19,317,287 Statutory reserves 7,148,827 5,067,061 Retained earnings 44,850,181 22,228,095 Accumulated other comprehensive income 7,305,144 3,568,117 Total shareholders' equity 78,689,147 50,208,116 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 105,408,918 $ 71,646,427

China Fire & Security Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Shayla Suen, Investor Relations, China Fire & Security Group,
Inc. at +86-10-8441-7400 or ir@chinafiresecurity.com; Or ICR, Inc., in China:
Michael Tieu or Bill Zima at +86-10-6599-7960 or +86-10-6599-7969,
michael.tieu@icrinc.com or william.zima@icrinc.com; and in the U.S.: Brian M.
Prenoveau, CFA at +1-203-682-8200 or brian.prenoveau@icrinc.com all for China
Fire & Security Group, Inc.

Web site: http://www.chinafiresecurity.com/
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Elecsys Corporation Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

OLATHE, Kan., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elecsys Corporation , a leading provider of electronic design and manufacturing services and developer of reliable, innovative product solutions for use in critical applications, today announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2009.

Sales for the quarter were $5,032,000, a decrease of 18%, or $1,103,000, from $6,135,000 in sales during the third quarter of Fiscal 2008. Total sales year-to-date increased 8%, or $1,274,000, to $17,798,000. The sales decrease for the quarter was primarily due to lower sales at each of the company's three subsidiaries.

"While we had anticipated a decrease in sales this quarter due to the current global economic conditions, we are disappointed that the results are not closer to this same period last year," said Karl Gemperli, Elecsys chief executive officer. "However, we are pleased with the overall increase in year-to-date sales, which demonstrates the continued strength of our diverse product lines."

Sales of DCI electronic design and manufacturing services decreased 24% to $4,048,000 for the period as a result of lower bookings to outside customers during previous quarters. NTG sales were $1,049,000, a decrease of $251,000 from the previous year period, which included one-time sales of upgrade kits to convert previously deployed analog units to the new digital standard that occurred in February 2008. Exclusive of these one-time sales from the prior year, sales at NTG posted a slight decrease of $65,000 in new equipment and messaging revenues for the current period. Sales of Radix rugged handheld computer hardware and peripherals grew to $898,000 for the quarter while maintenance contract and service revenues were $299,000, a decrease of $83,000 as compared to the previous year.

Gross margin was approximately 38% of sales, or $1,921,000, for the three-month period ended January 31, 2009, compared to 39% of sales, or $2,402,000, for the prior year period. Gross margin for the nine-month period increased to 38% of sales, or $6,760,000 as compared to gross margin of 35%, or $5,713,000 in the nine-month period of the prior year. The decrease in sales during the quarter was a large contributor to the Company's decrease in consolidated gross margin.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately $1,695,000 during the period compared with $1,876,000 in the prior year period. The primary decrease was a reduction in engineering costs combined with the cessation of Radix consolidation expenses which were included in the expenses from the previous year. Total SG&A expenses were $5,367,000, an increase of $674,000 for the current nine-month period ended January 31, 2009, as compared to the nine-month period of the prior year, only a portion of which included Radix expenses.

As a result, income before taxes for the quarter was $135,000, compared to $390,000 for the same quarter in the prior year. For the first nine months of Fiscal 2009, income before taxes grew to $1,079,000 from $672,000 in the first nine months of Fiscal 2008.

Net income was $213,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the quarter ended January 31, 2009. For the quarter ended January 31, 2008, net income was $241,000, or $0.07 per diluted share. For the nine month period ended January 31, 2009, net income totaled $747,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, while net income for the comparable prior year period was $425,000, or $0.12 per diluted share. With customer orders currently scheduled for shipment as well as future anticipated orders, the Company expects a decline in revenues and profits for the final quarter of Fiscal 2009 as compared to the current quarter.

"Our development of the enhanced Radix FW900 handheld computer platform is nearly complete. Although customer anticipation of this new product diminished the sales of our current models and affected production levels at DCI for the third quarter, we are excited about the future sales prospects as we begin production during this next quarter," said Gemperli. "In addition, we are actively pursuing multiple new opportunities, both domestic and international, to increase business for all of our brands in the coming quarters. In parallel with these efforts, we continue to evaluate new technologies and businesses that could expand the breadth of our product and service offerings."

About Elecsys Corporation

Elecsys Corporation tailors specific technology solutions for customers wherever high quality, reliability, and innovation are essential. Our companies provide electronic design and manufacturing services, custom liquid crystal displays ("LCDs"), ultra-rugged mobile computing devices, and wireless remote monitoring solutions to numerous industries worldwide. The markets we serve include energy infrastructure, aerospace, transportation, logistics, law enforcement, safety, military, and other industrial product industries. We operate our business through three wholly-owned subsidiaries, DCI, Inc., Radix Corporation and NTG, Inc. For more information, visit our website, http://www.elecsyscorp.com/.

Safe-Harbor Statement

The discussions set forth in this press release may contain forward-looking comments based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected or suggested in the forward-looking comments. The difference could be caused by a number of factors, including, but not limited to the factors and conditions that are described in Elecsys Corporation's SEC filings, including the Form 10-KSB for the year ended April 30, 2008. The reader is cautioned that Elecsys Corporation does not have a policy of updating or revising forward-looking statements and thus he or she should not assume that silence by management of Elecsys Corporation over time means that actual events are bearing out as estimated in such forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact: Todd A. Daniels Elecsys Corporation (913) 647-0158, Phone (913) 647-0132, Fax investorrelations@elecsyscorp.com Media Inquiries Contact: Shelley Bartkoski Hagen and Partners (913) 642-3715 sbartkoski@hagenandpartners.com Elecsys Corporation and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 31, January 31, 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Sales 5,032 $6,135 $17,798 $16,524 Cost of products sold 3,111 3,733 11,038 10,811 Gross margin 1,921 2,402 6,760 5,713 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,695 1,876 5,367 4,693 Operating income 226 526 1,393 1,020 Financial income (expense): Interest expense (92) (138) (316) (367) Interest income 1 2 2 19 (91) (136) (314) (348) Income before income taxes 135 390 1,079 672 Income tax (benefit) expense (78) 149 332 247 Net income $213 $241 $747 $425 Net income per share information: Basic $0.06 $0.07 $0.23 $0.13 Diluted $0.06 $0.07 $0.22 $0.12 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 3,296 3,285 3,292 3,285 Diluted 3,435 3,438 3,443 3,453

Elecsys Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Todd A. Daniels of Elecsys Corporation,
+1-913-647-0158, Fax, +1-913-647-0132, investorrelations@elecsyscorp.com; or
Media Inquiries, Shelley Bartkoski of Hagen and Partners, +1-913-642-3715,
sbartkoski@hagenandpartners.com, for Elecsys Corporation

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

Concurrent Invites You to Join Its Briefing Call Announcing a New Corporate Strategic Initiative

ATLANTA, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On March 23, 2009, Concurrent will launch its corporate vision and strategy to drive, deliver and monetize video. A press release will be issued in advance of a briefing call that will commence at 4:30 p.m. EDT that day. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet on the company's web page.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081216/CLTU015LOGO)

"Concurrent is at the heart of the expanding and evolving video market," stated Dan Mondor, Concurrent president and CEO. "Consumers want true on-demand content, available any time on any device. Video is in Concurrent's DNA, and we are focused on enabling our customers to attract and retain subscribers, drive incremental revenue and create new revenue models with differentiating video services."

When: 4:30 p.m. EDT, Monday, 23 March 2009 Dial-in information for the call is as follows: Dial-in Number: 800-841-9385 International Dial-in Number: 617-614-3995 Passcode: 090 323

The accompanying PowerPoint presentation can be accessed at Concurrent's website at http://www.ccur.com/.

This briefing call is being webcast by Thompson/CCBN; webcast will be played at this address:

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=83736&p=irol-calendar (Go to: http://www.ccur.com/, then Investors, then Webcasts and Events.) About Concurrent

Concurrent is a leading provider of real-time Linux-based computing technologies for commercial and government markets. Industries served include cable and telecommunications providers, defense and aerospace contractors, automotive manufacturers and financial institutions. For over 40 years, Concurrent's best-of-breed products have enabled a range of time-critical solutions including: modeling and simulation, high speed data acquisition, visual imaging, low latency transaction processing and on-demand television. Concurrent's on-demand products are utilized by major service providers in the cable and IPTV industries to deliver, monitor and measure video-on-demand (VOD) and other interactive television applications, and support over 32 million digital subscribers worldwide. Concurrent is a global company with regional offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and has products actively deployed in more than 26 countries. Concurrent's products and services are recognized for being uniquely flexible, comprehensive, robust and reliable. For more information, please visit http://www.ccur.com/

For more information, contact: Concurrent Media Relations Rebecca Biggs Cohn and Wolfe 404.242.8763 rbiggs@gcigroup.com Concurrent Investor Relations Kirk Somers 678.258.4000 investor.relations@ccur.com

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CONTACT: Concurrent Media Relations, Rebecca Biggs of Cohn and Wolfe,
+1-404-242-8763, rbiggs@gcigroup.com; Concurrent Investor Relations, Kirk
Somers, +1-678-258-4000, investor.relations@ccur.com

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

FTI Technology Named to '100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management' List by KMWorld MagazineE-Discovery Leader Recognized for Innovative Solutions for Today's Information Challenges

NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FTI Consulting, Inc. , the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced that its FTI Technology segment has been named to KMWorld Magazine's "100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" list. Knowledge management (KM) practitioners, theorists, analysts, vendors, customers and colleagues helped to select the vendors that exhibited innovation, adaptability, and the ability to help customers face the current economic crisis.

"Each company embodies as part of its culture agile and limber execution of its mission, embracing a spirit of both adaptability and innovation," said Hugh McKellar, editor in chief of KMWorld Magazine. "FTI Technology, with its Attenex(R) Patterns(R) and Ringtail(R) e-discovery software and consulting expertise, exemplifies this drive for innovation in the e-discovery market."

FTI Technology provides a full range of e-discovery software, consulting and other services that help clients achieve the best possible results to meet legal and regulatory best practices and requirements, without disrupting their core businesses. Leading global corporations and their law firms use Attenex(R) Patterns(R) and Ringtail(R) software from FTI either in-house or hosted by FTI or a service provider to help reduce, review and produce data in a fast and cost-effective manner. In addition, FTI Technology is an industry leader in the identification, collection and analysis of structured data during litigations and investigations.

"For years, FTI Technology's legal and regulatory expertise has delivered innovative software, services and consulting to help our clients more effectively reduce the risk and expense of disputes, litigation and investigations," said David Remnitz, senior managing director and practice leader of the FTI Technology segment. "As e-discovery continues to emerge as an essential component of an effective knowledge management and enterprise content management (ECM) strategy, we're honored to be recognized as a leader by KMWorld magazine."

For more information on the KMWorld award, please visit http://www.kmworld.com/. For more information on FTI Technology, please visit http://www.ftitechnology.com/.

About KMWorld

The leading information provider serving the Knowledge, Document and Content Management systems market, KMWorld informs more than 50,000 subscribers about the components and processes -- and subsequent success stories -- that together offer solutions for improving business performance. KMWorld is a publishing unit of Information Today, Inc.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,500 employees located in most major business centers in the world, we work closely with clients every day to anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. More information can be found at http://www.fticonsulting.com/.

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CONTACT: Kate Andrejack Holmes of FTI Consulting, Inc., +1-206-373-6521,
Kate.holmes@fticonsulting.com

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Agilysys Announces Settlement Agreement with Ramius- Board Appoints John Mutch and Steve Tepedino as Directors to Fill Vacancies Created by Resignations of Two Existing Directors- Ramius Agrees to Support Agilysys Slate of Directors for the 2008 and 2009 Annual Meetings

CLEVELAND, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, announced that it has reached an agreement with Ramius LLC and its affiliates ("Ramius") relating to the Company's 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for March 26, 2009. The Agilysys Board of Directors believes this settlement is in the best interests of shareholders because it allows the company to avoid the continuing distraction and cost of a proxy contest. Ramius holds approximately 13% of the company's outstanding shares. Prior to reaching the agreement, Ramius had nominated its own slate of three directors for election at the company's 2008 annual meeting.

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As part of the settlement agreement, the Agilysys Board appointed John Mutch and Steve Tepedino, both of whom were nominated by Ramius, to fill the vacancies created by the resignations of Charles F. Christ and Eileen Rudden from the Board. The company agreed to nominate and support Mutch and Tepedino for re-election at the company's 2009 annual meeting of shareholders. Ramius agreed to support the company's slate of directors for the 2008 and 2009 annual meetings. The company agreed that it will not expand its Board beyond its current size of nine directors.

"We are pleased to announce this resolution and look forward to having John Mutch and Steve Tepedino join the Board as we continue to focus our full attention and resources on driving improved profitability and long-term value for our shareholders," said Martin Ellis, president and chief executive officer of Agilysys. "I also want to thank Charlie and Eileen for their outstanding contributions and long-standing dedication as members of our Board."

"We believe the addition of John Mutch and Steve Tepedino will add valuable experience to the Board to help drive positive change and improved financial performance for the benefit of all Agilysys shareholders. We are grateful to have reached this settlement in cooperation with Agilysys and look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue," said Mark R. Mitchell, a Partner of Ramius LLC.

The agreement also provides that Ramius will abide by certain standstill provisions through the period ending 10 business days prior to the deadline for submitting shareholder proposals for the company's 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The complete agreement between Agilysys and Ramius will be included as an exhibit to Agilysys' Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC.

Mutch (age 52) is the founder and a Managing Partner of MV Advisors, LLC, a firm that provides focused investment and strategic guidance to small- and mid-cap technology companies. In March 2003, Mutch was appointed to the Board of Directors of Peregrine Systems Inc. ("Peregrine"), a global enterprise software provider, to assist Peregrine and its management in development of a plan of reorganization, which ultimately led to Peregrine's emergence from bankruptcy. Mutch served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Peregrine from August 2003 to December 2005 through its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard. Mutch is currently a director of Edgar Online, Inc., Adaptec, Inc. and Aspyra, Inc.

Tepedino (age 47) is a co-founder of Channel Savvy LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in technology channels, where he has served as President and Chief Executive officer since May 2006. Additionally, since that time Tepedino served as a Member of JET Creative LLC, a management consulting company specializing in the information technology industry. From 1984 to 2006, Tepedino worked in various positions at Avnet, Inc., a Fortune 500 company focused on global technology distribution.

About Agilysys, Inc.

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

Investor contact: Curtis Stout Vice President and Treasurer Agilysys, Inc. 440-519-8635 curtis.stout@agilysys.com Media contact: Shawn Turner Communications Manager Agilysys, Inc. 440-519-8627 shawn.turner@agilysys.com

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Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Achieves 'Five 9s' of Uptime for Fourth Consecutive Year

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Digital Realty Trust Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) Provide Highly Reliable Environment for Mission Critical IT Infrastructure

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), the world's largest wholesale datacenter provider, has achieved "five 9s" of uptime in its Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) once again with a another year of 99.999% availability across its portfolio of facilities in North America and Europe in 2008. These uptime metrics are based on a comprehensive evaluation of the company's Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) facilities in the US and Europe using standard industry methodology.

"This is a great validation of how well designed our datacenters are and how skilled our operations team is. We have exceeded the five-9s benchmark for four straight years going back to our first year in business as a public company, and we have been able to do that while dramatically increasing the number of facilities we own and operate. Our industrialized approach has proven itself to be applicable not only in construction, but in facility operations as well," said Ted Martin, Vice President, Technical Operations at Digital Realty Trust. "Our unique approach to planning and building Turn-Key Datacenters plays an important role in their reliability. Equally important, however, is the intensive commissioning, maintenance processes and advanced monitoring systems through our Critical Facilities Management(SM) program that we use to test, fine tune and maintain these data centers."

Martin added, "At many data center facilities, uptime is often highly inconsistent and may only average in the four-9s or three-9s range. That may not sound like a big difference, but that's going from an average of less than 5 minutes of downtime for a five 9s facility to more than 500 minutes of downtime for a facility with reliability only in the three 9s range. Being in a facility that has a consistent track record of uptime is key for any mission critical data center."

Digital Realty Trust Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) facilities provide state-of-the-art environments for supporting mission critical infrastructure, with advanced cooling, power, redundancy, and sustainability features to ensure that critical applications are available while optimizing energy efficiency. Digital Realty Trust's Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) are scalable from hundreds of kilowatts of IT Load to megawatts of IT load and are located in markets throughout North America and Europe. Each Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) facility is physically secure and features a state-of-the-art power and cooling architecture that has been optimized for green operation. Every Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) is built using the company's proprietary POD Architecture(SM) and uses metered power to ensure that clients pay only for the power that they use.

Only Digital Realty Trust's Critical Facilities Management(SM) program combines the three most important elements (manpower, documentation and systems management) of successful data center operations management within a single offering. Digital Realty Trust draws upon its expertise of managing approximately two million square feet of data center space worldwide in developing this data center management solution. This high level of experience has enabled us to develop an offering that assists customers in optimizing the efficiency of their data centers to increase cost effectiveness and green operation. Unlike other providers who provide only partial monitoring and data center management solutions, Digital Realty Trust has adopted a "best-of-breed" strategy to bring the industry leading Building Management System (BMS), Security Access Control System (SACS), and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platforms together in a single offering to provide users with the most comprehensive monitoring and control capability possible via our secure communications network.

About Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

Digital Realty Trust owns, acquires, redevelops, develops and manages technology-related real estate. The Company is focused on providing Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) and Powered Base Building(SM) datacenter solutions for domestic and international tenants across a variety of industry verticals ranging from information technology and internet enterprises, to manufacturing and financial services. Digital Realty Trust's 75 properties, excluding one property held as an investment in an unconsolidated joint venture, contain applications and operations critical to the day-to-day operations of technology industry tenants and corporate enterprise datacenter tenants. Comprising approximately 13.0 million square feet as of February 26, 2009, including 1.6 million square feet of space held for redevelopment, Digital Realty Trust's portfolio is located in 27 markets throughout Europe and North America. For additional information, please visit Digital Realty Trust's website at http://www.digitalrealtytrust.com.

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SAIC Awarded $12 Million Contract to Support U.S. Air Force Network OperationsCompany to Provide Management and Analytical Services in Support of AF Cyber Capabilities

SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Air Force (AF) Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Agency to support AF Network Operations (AFNETOPS) with management and analytical support. The single-award contract has a one year base period of performance, three one-year options and a total value of more than $12 million if all options are exercised. Work will be performed primarily at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

AFNETOPS manages and secures all AF network operations, providing the warfighting structure to fly and fight in cyberspace, and ensuring coherency, responsiveness, and agility of network defense against increasingly numerous and sophisticated adversaries. Under the contract, SAIC will provide management and analytical support in areas including command and control; developing and implementing tools and procedures for cyber defense and attack operations, and incorporating support and exploitation capabilities and functions.

"We look forward to supporting AFNETOPS and the evolution of the AF network warfare operations mission to a cyber capability with integrated processes, procedures, data and systems to support air, space and electromagnetic spectrum operations," said Larry Cox, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager.

About SAIC

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500(R) scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC had annual revenues of $8.9 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com/.

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Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2008, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Contact: Melissa Koskovich Laura Luke (703) 676-6762 (703) 676-6533 Melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com laura.luke@saic.com

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Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Achieves 'Five 9s' of Uptime for Fourth Consecutive YearDigital Realty Trust Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) Provide Highly Reliable Environment for Mission Critical IT Infrastructure

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Realty Trust, Inc. , the world's largest wholesale datacenter provider, has achieved "five 9s" of uptime in its Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) once again with a another year of 99.999% availability across its portfolio of facilities in North America and Europe in 2008. These uptime metrics are based on a comprehensive evaluation of the company's Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) facilities in the US and Europe using standard industry methodology.

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Majesco Entertainment Company Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results- Delivers Significant Increase in Revenue and Profitability -- Increases Fiscal 2009 Guidance -- Net Revenues Increased More Than 75% to $32.8M -- Net Income Increased 54% to $4.2M or $0.15 per Share -

EDISON, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2009.

For the first quarter ended January 31, 2009, Majesco's net revenues increased 75.8 percent to $32.8 million versus $18.7 million in the same period a year ago. During this same period, the Company reported operating income of $3.7 million compared to operating income of $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $4.2 million versus net income of $2.7 million in 2008. The Company's basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.15 compared to $0.10 in the same period last year.

Results for the first quarter of 2009 include $0.4 million of non-cash compensation; a loss of $0.1 million related to a change in the fair value of warrants; a $0.1 million charge related to settlement of litigation; and $1.1 million of net proceeds from the sale of rights to a state tax operating loss carryforward. Results for the first quarter of 2008 include $0.4 million of non-cash compensation; a gain of $0.5 million related to a change in the fair value of warrants; and a $0.3 million gain related to settlement of litigation. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2009 was $4.3 million and $2.5 million for 2008. Non-GAAP net income was $3.7 million for the first quarter of 2009, and $2.3 million for the same period in 2008.

Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Majesco, said, "We had a terrific holiday season as reflected by our outstanding financial performance in the first quarter and our best quarter since implementing our casual gaming strategy three years ago. Revenue for the quarter grew more than 75 percent to $32.8 million and net income increased 54 percent to $4.2 million, which further demonstrates our ability to execute on our strategy and convert revenue growth into bottom-line returns. Our success was driven by strong demand across our product line, specifically for our Cooking Mama titles and the newly released Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009, which has become a hit with approximately 500,000 copies sold to date. We are well positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for family friendly mass market games, the fastest growing segment of the industry, which in part is being driven by the success of Nintendo's platforms. We are focused on the right market, have the right strategy and have a proven management team that is delivering profitable growth and building value for our shareholders."

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Non-GAAP Metrics

To facilitate a comparison between the three months ended January 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company has presented both GAAP and Non-GAAP financial results. GAAP financial measures, including operating income, net income, and basic and diluted earnings per share, have been adjusted to report certain Non-GAAP financial measures.

These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the following items from the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:

-- Expenses related to non-cash compensation -- Net proceeds from sale of income tax net operating loss carryforwards -- Settlement charges related to the settlement of class action litigation -- Change in fair value of warrants

These Non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and the Company's prospects for the future. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results.

For more information on these Non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables in this release captioned "Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures" which includes a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP to the GAAP results.

Comparison of Three Months Ended January 31, 2009 to January 31, 2008

-- Net revenue was $32.8 million in 2009, compared to $18.7 million in 2008. The increase was due primarily to strong sales across the company's product line, specifically the Cooking Mama franchise and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009.

-- Domestic revenue increased 72.1 percent and international revenue increased as well.

-- 96.7 percent of revenue came from domestic sales with 3.3 percent from international. This compares to the first quarter of 2008 when 98.8 percent of revenue came from domestic sales with 1.2 percent from international. The year ago period reflects a strong domestic performance and the release of a number of international titles shifting into the second quarter of 2008.

-- Gross margin was 36.1 percent, compared to 40.2 percent in 2008. Gross margin for the period was impacted by higher royalties and development costs.

-- The GAAP operating income was $3.7 million, compared to 2008 operating income of $2.4 million. Non-GAAP 2009 operating income was $4.3 million, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $2.5 million in 2008.

-- GAAP operating income for 2009 included a $0.1 million non-cash charge related to the settlement of class action litigation, compared to a $0.3 million non-cash gain on settlement of liabilities and other gains in 2008.

-- GAAP net income was $4.2 million or $0.15 per share, compared to 2008 net income of $2.7 million, or $0.10 per share. Non-GAAP net income was $3.7 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $2.3 million, or $0.08 per share.

-- GAAP net income for 2009 included a $0.1 million charge related to the increase in value of warrants and a $1.1 million gain related to the sale of the New Jersey tax loss carryforward. GAAP net income for 2008 included a $0.5 million gain related to the change in fair value of the warrants.

Announced Product Line-up Second Quarter 2009 ending April 30, 2009:

All of the following titles have been or are expected to be released in North America during the Company's second quarter:

-- Gardening Mama for DS stars Mama from the multi-million selling Cooking Mama franchise and is the first gardening game available on DS. Gardening Mama transforms the stylus into a universal gardening tool that players will use to plant, nurture and harvest flowers, fruits and vegetables. A playable demo is currently available through May in the Nintendo download station at 10,000 retailers nationwide.

-- Math Blaster in the Prime Adventure for DS is inspired by the original hit PC game from Knowledge Adventure that makes learning fun by combining a variety of adventure-based learning games with challenging mathematic puzzles and the unique capabilities of Nintendo DS.

-- Major Minor's Majestic March for Wii marks the return of the creative team behind the renowned PaRappa the Rapper franchise--legendary game designer and multimedia musician Masaya Matsuura and famed New York artist Rodney Alan Greenblat. The game turns the Wii Remote into a "special" baton the bandleader Major Minor uses to keep tempo, recruit new band members and pick up valuable items, while marching through whimsical locations.

-- Escape the Museum for Wii is based on the popular online hidden object game that challenges players to rescue museum artifacts and find their missing daughter in a museum devastated by an earthquake.

-- Rollin' Rascals for DS is an addictive puzzler that challenges players to roll adorable round pets around obstacles and into identical pairs to clear them from the game board.

-- Powerbike for DS is an intense motorcycle racer that features death-defying stunts, intense police chases and competitive multiplayer modes.

-- Puffins Island Adventure for DS lets players experience life as part of a Puffin flock as they fly, dive, swim, explore and start a family in this fun and educational experience focused on one of nature's more unusual and endearing sea birds.

Fiscal 2009

To date, the Company has announced the following titles that are expected to be released during the rest of fiscal 2009:

-- Drama Queens for DS tasks players with juggling their love life, career and friendships as they compete in a popularity contest set within a virtual 3D board game.

-- Go Play Lumberjacks for Wii is the first game in Majesco's recently announced Go Play line of motion-based, family friendly Wii titles that lets players use the Wii Remote to chop, climb, saw and logroll to victory in 5 entertaining events that include support for the Wii Balance Board accessory.

-- Go Play Circus Star for Wii is the second game in Majesco's recently announced Go Play line that includes a full collection of all-time favorite circus attractions. Featuring support for the Wii Balance Board accessory, the game lets players wow the crowd with death-defying stunts, animal tricks and sleight of hand in 15 different events.

-- Go Play City Sports for Wii is the third game in Majesco's new Go Play line that recreates the experience of playing sports in a vast urban playground where manhole covers double as home plate. This all-new sports compilation allows players to compete against the best neighborhood athletes in six classic games, including stickball, kickball, handball, rooftop hockey, shootout soccer and jump rope.

-- Marker Man Adventures for DS is a unique game based on drawing and physics challenges in which players maneuver the charming stick figure, Marker Man, through a myriad of scrolling world puzzles in his attempt to find his best friend, Doodle Dog.

-- Hot 'n' Cold for DS is the first fully 3D hunt and find adventure game for the handheld. Players use the innovative Hot 'n' Cold meter as a guide to discovery of hundreds of missing objects.

-- Our House: Party! for Wii turns the Wii Remote into the ultimate home renovating tool that lets up to four players compete party style to build their own personalized trophy home that they can then share with friends via WiiConnect24.

-- Our House for DS is the second game from Majesco Studios Santa Monica. This companion game to the Wii version lets players work as contractors and then use their work-for-hire earnings to design, build and decorate their own personalized home.

-- A Boy and His Blob for Wii is a rebirth of the NES classic that expands upon the original platform adventure and features groundbreaking hand drawn and painted animation technology. By feeding the blob jelly beans, players can activate his special abilities to transform him into tools that help the pair solve puzzles, defeat monsters and escape danger.

Fiscal 2009 Outlook

The Company increased its outlook for fiscal 2009 full year net revenue to $75.0 to $80.0 million from its previous outlook provided on January 13, 2009 of full year net revenue in excess of $70.0 million. The Company expects earnings per share to be between $0.10 and $0.14 for the same period. The guidance reflects both the success of the first quarter, and the costs of the investments it is making to support and extend the Mama franchise and to build out its brand with the "Go Play" line. In the difficult-to-predict market environment, it would be premature to increase guidance further until management gets additional visibility next quarter. The Company believes that its mix of international revenues for fiscal 2009 will increase slightly from the previous year. The Company's guidance assumes the release of approximately 31 titles in 2009 with approximately 15 Wii and 16 DS titles. The Company's results are also impacted by seasonality from the December holiday period and variability based on release schedules.

Conference Call

At 4:30 PM ET today, management will host an earnings conference call. To access the call in the U.S., please dial 1-877-317-6701 and international callers please dial 1-412-317-6701. The access code for the call is 4881586. Please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and available for replay for 90 days from the "Investor Info" section of the Company's Web site at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/. In addition, a replay of the call will be available via telephone for seven days beginning approximately two hours after the call. To listen to the telephone replay in the U.S., please dial 1-877-344-7529 and for international callers, dial 1-412-317-0088. Enter access code 4881586.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 22 years of operating history, Majesco is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM) and Cake Mania(R)2 for Nintendo DS(TM), and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii(TM). Majesco's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

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Some statements set forth in this release, including the estimates under the headings "Outlook" contain forward-looking statements that are subject to change. Statements including words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate" or "expect" and statements in the future tense are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or actual future results to differ materially from the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors which could cause our results to differ materially from our expectations include the following: consumer demand for our products, the availability of an adequate supply of current-generation and next-generation gaming hardware, including but not limited to Nintendo's DS and Wii(TM) platforms; our ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms; consumer spending trends; the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game segment; timely development and release of our products; competition in the interactive entertainment industry; developments in the law regarding protection of our products; our ability to secure licenses to valuable entertainment properties on favorable terms; our ability to manage expenses; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; adoption of new accounting regulations and standards; adverse changes in the securities markets; our ability to comply with continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq stock exchange; the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity; final resolution of the class action and other litigation on terms acceptable to the Company, and other factors described in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2008. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT 2008 & 2009 RELEASE SCHEDULE* 2008 GAMES Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Furu Furu Park Wii, $19.99 Wild Earth: African Safari Wii, $29.99 Left Brain Right Brain DS, $19.99 Eco-Creatures: Save the Forest DS, $29.99 Mega Brain Boost DS, $19.99 Nanostray 2 DS, $29.99 Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship Friends DS, $29.99 PSP, $19.99 Pet Pals: Animal Doctor DS, $19.99 Toy Shop DS, $19.99 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Cake Mania 2 DS, $19.99 Babysitting Mania DS, $19.99 Blast Works: Build, Trade, Spy Fox in Dry Cereal Wii, $19.99 Destroy Wii, $39.99 Nancy Drew: Mystery of Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed the Clue Bender Society Mystery Wii, $19.99 DS, $19.99 Wonder World Amusement Park Air Traffic Chaos DS, $19.99 Wii, $39.99 Pajama Sam in Don't Fear the Dark Wii, $19.99 Zoo Hospital Wii, $29.99 Away Shuffle Dungeon DS, $29.99 Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 Wii, $39.99 2009 GAMES Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Cooking Mama World Kitchen Rollin' Rascals DS, $19.99 Wii, $49.99 Bananagrams Facebook, Free Math Blaster in the Prime Adventure DS, $19.99 FusionFall: Cartoon Network Gardening Mama DS, $29.99 Universe PC, $19.99 Left Brain Right Brain 2 DS, Major Minor's Majestic March $19.99 Wii, $39.99 Wonder World Amusement Park Escape the Museum Wii, $19.99 DS, $19.99 Cake Mania: In the Mix! Wii, Puffins Island Adventure DS, $19.99 $29.99 Orchard PC, Price Varies Powerbike DS, $19.99 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Go Play Lumberjacks Wii, $29.99 Our House: Party! Wii, $39.99 Go Play Circus Star Wii, $29.99 Our House DS, $19.99 Drama Queens DS, $19.99 A Boy and His Blob Wii, Price TBA Hot -n- Cold DS, $19.99 Go Play City Sports Wii, $29.99 Marker Man Adventures DS, $19.99 *Includes all released and announced titles to date. Prices subject to change for unreleased titles. MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTARY PRODUCT DATA Net Revenue by Platform - Yearly FY09 FY08 FY07 FY06 Estimate Actual Actual Actual CONSOLE: Wii 56.5% 34.0% 19.6% 0.0% PS2 0.0% 1.0% 6.8% 18.7% Xbox 1.4% 0.2% 3.3% 15.7% 57.9% 35.2% 29.7% 34.4% HANDHELD: DS 40.1% 61.7% 53.7% 24.4% GBA 0.0% 0.1% 5.6% 28.0% PSP 0.1% 1.1% 3.0% 3.4% 40.2% 62.9% 62.3% 55.8% OTHER 1.9% 1.9% 8.0% 9.8% TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY NET SALES BY PLATFORM Net Revenue by Platform - Quarterly Three Months Ended Three Months Ended January 31, 2009 January 31, 2008 Net Sales % Net Sales % Console: Wii $21,003 64.0% $3,704 19.8% PS2 7 0.0% 440 2.4% XBOX / 360 2 0.0% 9 0.0% 21,012 64.0% 4,153 22.3% Handheld: DS 11,158 34.0% 14,220 76.2% GBA 3 0.0% 29 0.2% PSP 81 0.3% 53 0.3% 11,242 34.3% 14,302 76.6% Other 566 1.7% 209 1.1% Total $32,820 100.0% $18,664 100.0% MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited, in thousands, except share amounts) Three Months Ended January 31, 2009 2008 Net revenues $32,820 $18,664 Cost of sales Product costs 11,831 7,932 Software development costs and license fees 9,130 3,220 20,961 11,152 Gross profit 11,859 7,512 Operating costs and expenses Product research and development 1,293 934 Selling and marketing 4,124 2,372 General and administrative 2,505 2,008 Depreciation and amortization 69 77 Settlement of litigation and related charges, net 140 (322) 8,131 5,069 Operating income 3,728 2,443 Other expenses (income) Interest and financing costs, net 458 199 Change in fair value of warrants 135 (458) Income before income taxes 3,135 2,702 Income taxes (1,027) - Net income $4,162 $2,702 Net income per share: Basic $0.15 $0.10 Diluted $0.15 $0.10 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 27,944,958 27,388,797 Diluted 27,944,958 27,413,681 MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share amounts) January 31, October 31, 2009 2008 (unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $10,490 $5,505 Due from factor 4,894 - Accounts and other receivables 728 3,032 Inventory 2,157 5,619 Capitalized software development costs and license fees 6,451 6,812 Prepaid expenses 2,166 1,956 Total current assets 26,886 22,924 Property and equipment - net 549 563 Other assets 93 83 Total assets $27,528 $23,570 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $13,434 $10,697 Share based litigation settlement 1,157 1,250 Due to factor - 983 Customer billings due under distribution agreement 954 1,487 Inventory financing payable - 1,540 Advances from customers 86 265 Total current liabilities 15,631 16,222 Warrant liability 345 211 Stockholders' equity: Common stock - $.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 30,210,037 and 30,127,950 issued and outstanding at January 31, 2009 and October 31, 2008, respectively 30 30 Additional paid in capital 102,133 101,722 Accumulated deficit (90,010) (94,172) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (601) (443) Total stockholders' equity 11,552 7,137 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $27,528 $23,570 MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited, in thousands) Three Months Ended January 31, 2009 2008 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $4,162 $2,702 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 69 77 Change in fair value of warrants 135 (458) Share based litigation settlement 140 (322) Non-cash compensation expense 411 399 Amortization of software development costs and prepaid license fees 3,167 1,366 Changes in operating assets and liabilities Due from factor - net (5,877) (3,342) Other receivables 2,173 247 Inventory 3,463 1,935 Capitalized software development costs and prepaid license fees (2,836) (2,158) Prepaid expenses and other (240) (207) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,550 477 Advances from customers (695) 397 Net cash provided by operating activities 6,622 1,113 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property and equipment (56) (68) Net cash used in investing activities (56) (68) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Issuance cost on equity financing --- (40) Inventory financing (1,540) --- Net cash used in financing activities (1,540) (40) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (41) (38) Net increase in cash 4,985 967 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 5,505 7,277 Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $10,490 $8,244 SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash paid for interest $459 $199 MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY RECONCILIATION OF GAAP to NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (in thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended January 31 2009 2008 GAAP operating income $3,728 $2,443 Settlement of litigation and related charges, net(1) 140 (322) Non-Cash Compensation(3) 411 399 Non-GAAP operating income $4,279 $2,520 GAAP net income $4,162 $2,702 Settlement of litigation and related charges, net(1) 140 (322) Change in fair value of warrants(2) 135 (458) Non-Cash Compensation (3) 411 399 Net proceeds from sale of NJ state operating loss carryforwards(4) (1,115) - Non-GAAP net income $3,733 $2,321 GAAP net income per diluted share $0.15 $0.10 Settlement of litigation and related charges, net(1) $0.005 (0.01) Change in fair value of warrants (2) $0.005 (0.02) Non-Cash Compensation (3) 0.01 0.01 Net proceeds from sale of NJ state operating loss carryforwards(4) (0.04) - Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $0.13 $0.08 Shares used in GAAP and Non-GAAP per diluted share amounts 27,944,958 27,413,681 (1) During the quarter ended January 31, 2008, we recorded a gain in the amount of $0.3 million in connection with shares of common stock that we have agreed to issue in settlement of a class action securities litigation against the Company. The gain represented the decrease in fair value, during the quarter, of the common stock expected to be distributed when the settlement becomes effective. During the quarter ended January 31, 2009, we recorded a charge of $0.1 million in connection with shares of common stock and cash that we have agreed to issue under the terms of an amended settlement agreement. The charge equals the change in the value of shares of common stock to be issued under the amended agreement from October 31, 2008 to January 31, 2009. The value of the shares to be issued in the settlement are revalued at each balance sheet date, and a corresponding charge or credit to earnings is recorded to earnings for the amount of the change. (2) Represents the change in the fair value of warrants, classified as a liability. The fair value of the warrants is calculated at each balance sheet date with a corresponding charge or credit to earnings for the amount of the change in fair value. (3) Represents expenses recorded for stock compensation expense in accordance with SFAS 123R. The Company does not consider stock-based compensation charges when evaluating business performance and management does not consider stock-based compensation expense in evaluating its short and long-term operating plans. (4) In November 2008, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $1.1 million from the sale of the rights to approximately $14.2 million of New Jersey state income tax operating loss carryforwards, under the Technology Business Tax Certificate Program administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The amount represents utilization of approximately 34% of the $41.0 million of net operating loss carryforwards available to the company in the state of New Jersey, prior to the transfer. The amount has been recorded as an income tax benefit during the quarter ended January 31, 2009.

Majesco Entertainment Company

CONTACT: John Gross, Chief Financial Officer, Majesco Entertainment
Company, +1-732-225-8910, Mike Smargiassi, or Denise Roche, both of Brainerd
Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667

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

Modavox Names Shelly J. Meyers as Chairwoman of its Board of Directors

PHOENIX, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Modavox, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies, today announced that the Company has named Shelly J. Meyers as Chairwoman of its board of directors.

David J. Ide, Modavox Chief Executive Officer stated, "We were pleased when Shelly joined our board back in November. To have her now accept the Chairwoman role gives us further cause for optimism. Anyone who reads Shelly's list of accomplishments will immediately know why we are thrilled to have her taking a more active role with the board. Her intelligence, experience, track record of success and network of contacts are all assets we believe will materially enhance our ability to further build shareholder value.

Shelly J. Meyers (MBA, CPA) comes to Modavox with over 20 years of financial and investment experience. She is Founder and President of Palisades Management LLC, a Registered Investor Advisor (RIA) that provides investment management services to high net worth individuals and institutions. The Firm also provides strategic advisory services to corporations pertaining to corporate finance and capital market activities.

Prior to founding Palisades Management, Ms. Meyers served as Executive Vice President for Pacific Global Investment Management Company (PGIMC), where she played an integral role in launching PGIMC's high net worth management business, merging the separately managed account business of Meyers Capital Management (MCM) into PGIMC in mid-2003. While at PGIMC, the Firm's high net worth business grew from less than $1,000,000 to approximately $100,000,000. Ms. Meyers also managed the Pacific Advisor Funds' Multi-Cap Value Fund from inception (April 2002) to a five year record that beat the S&P 500 on an annualized basis, and which ranked the Fund in the top 10% in its five year Morningstar peer group.

Ms. Meyers founded MCM and the Meyers Investment Trust in June 1996, and managed the Trust's Meyers Pride Value Fund from inception in June 1996 to September 2001. The Fund was awarded a five star ranking by Morningstar under her management, and in 2001 the Fund was recognized as the #1 large-cap value fund in the United States by Morningstar with Ms. Meyers as manager. The Meyers Value Fund was sold to Citizens Funds in September 2001 with Ms. Meyers serving as sub-advisor until October 2002.

From 1993 to 1996, Ms. Meyers served as Assistant Vice-President at The Boston Company Asset Management, Inc. (BCAM). She acted as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and equity research analyst for the institutional investment group in a team responsible for equity investments valued at $10 billion. Prior to that, she served in the Finance Department at Chevron Corp, and was the first woman sent to important oil and gas operations throughout Asia and the South Pacific.

Ms. Meyers has often addressed national audiences on investing issues, with regular appearances on CNBC's Power Lunch, CNN, and Bloomberg TV. She's also been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Investor's Business Daily, USA Today, The Washington Post, Mutual Fund Magazine and Business Week. In 1998, Ms. Meyers was named to the Board of Trustees for E*Trade Funds, serving until September 2006. She was elected to the U.S. National Registry of Who's Who, first listed in the year 2000 edition.

Ms. Meyers received her MBA from Dartmouth College's Amos Tuck School of Business Administration. She received her BA with a major in Political Science and minor in Economics from the University of Michigan. Ms. Meyers was issued a CPA license by the state of California in 1990.

Shelly J. Meyers, Modavox Chairwoman stated, "This is an exciting time to be associated with Modavox and I am honored to be elected Chairwoman of the Modavox Board of Directors. Modavox is positioned to accelerate the monetization of its patented intellectual property and robust technology platforms through both organic growth, and strategic acquisitions/partnerships. As Chair, I will be focusing my efforts on assisting management to translate our many opportunities into tangible results, with the end goal of providing the highest level of value for our shareholders."

About Modavox

Modavox, Inc., the customized communications company, is a pioneer in Internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering innovative, effective, and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through patented Modavox technology, Modavox delivers content straight to desktops and Internet-enabled devices. Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand Internet radio broadcasting, e-learning and rich media advertising. For more information, please visit http://www.modavox.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's "safe harbor" provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Modavox's actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Modavox's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Modavox, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors: Jason Assad of C&H Capital, Inc. for Modavox, Inc.,
+1-678-570-6791

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

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. parvient à fournir une disponibilité de 99,999 % pour la quatrième année consécutive

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Le Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) de Digital Realty Trust offre un environnement de haute fiabilité pour une infrastructure informatique de la plus haute importance

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE : DLR), le plus important fournisseur au monde de centre de données en gros, est parvenu à une disponibilité de 99,999 % avec son Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) une fois de plus en offrant 99,999 % de disponibilité à son portefeuille d'istallations en Amérique du Nord et en Europe pour l'année 2008. La mesure de ce temps de disponibilité est calculée selon une évaluation complète des installations du Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) de l'entreprise aux Ã‰tats-Unis et en Europe à l'aide de la méthodologie industrielle standard.

Ted Martin, vice-président, opérations techniques chez Digital Realty Trust a déclaré : << Voici qui confirme à quel point nos centres de données sont bien conçus et à quel point notre équipe des opérations est douée. Nous avons dépassé la référence de disponibilité de 99,999 % pour la quatrième année consécutive revenant à notre première année de fonctionnement en tant qu'entreprise publique, et nous sommes parvenus à ce résultat tout en augmentant de manière importante le nombre d'installations que nous possédons et gérons. Notre approche industrialisée s'est révélée applicable non seulement dans le domaine de la construction, mais également pour l'exploitation des installations. Notre approche unique de la planification et de la construction des Turn-Key Datacenters joue un rôle important dans la fiabilité. Tout aussi important, cependant, est la mise en service intensive, le processus de maintenance, et les systèmes de contrôle avancés à travers notre programme de Critical Facilities Management(SM), que nous utilisons pour tester, adapter et maintenir ces centres de données >>.

M. Martin a ajouté : << Dans plusieurs installations de centre de données, le temps de disponibilité est souvent irrégulier et peut seulement avoisiner les 99,9 à 99,99 %. Cela peut sembler dérisoire, mais le temps d'arrÃªt moyen peut passer de moins de 5 minutes pour une installation fiable à 99,999 % à plus de 500 minutes pour une installation seulement fiable à 99,9 %. ÃŠtre dans une installation qui garde constamment une trace de son temps de disponibilité est la clé de tout centre de donnée d'importance capitale >>.

Les installations Digital Realty Trust Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) fournissent des environnements à la fine pointe de la technologie destiné au soutien des infrastructures fondamentales grâce à des fonctionnalités avancées de refroidissement, de puissance, de redondance et de durabilité afin de garantir que les applications cruciales sont disponibles tout en optimisant l'efficacité de la consommation d'énergie. Le Turn-Key Datacenters(SM) de Digital Realty Trust sont extensibles de quelques centaines de kilowatts de charge informatique à plusieurs mégawatts de charge informatique et sont situés dans des marchés répartis partout en Amérique du Nord et en Europe. Chaque installation de Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) est sécurisée physiquement et comprend un système électrique ultramoderne et une architecture de refroidissement optimisée dans le respect de l'environnement. Tous les Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) sont élaborés à l'aide de l'architecture exclusive POD Architecture(SM) de la société et utilise un compteur d'alimentation de sorte que les clients ne paient que la quantité d'électricité qu'ils utilisent.

Seul le programme Critical Facilities Management(SM) de Digital Realty Trust allie les trois éléments les plus importants (à savoir, la main d'oeuvre, la documentation et la gestion des systèmes) pour une gestion réussie des activités d'un centre de données en un seul produit. Digital Realty Trust compte sur son expérience de gestion d'approximativement deux millions de pieds carrés d'espace de centre de données dans le monde pour développer cette solution de gestion de centre de donnée. Cette expérience de haut niveau nous a permis de développer une offre qui aide les clients à optimiser leur efficacité afin que leurs centres de données augmentent l'efficacité des coÃ»ts et les opérations dans le respect de l'environnement. Contrairement à d'autres fournisseurs qui ne mettent à disposition qu'une partie des solutions de gestion des centres de données et du suivi, Digital Realty Trust a choisi la meilleure stratégie pour les plateformes de gestion technique du bâtiment (GTB), de système de sécurité de contrôle de l'accès (SACS), et de gestion de maintenance assistée par ordinateur (GMAO), toutes réunies dans un seul produit afin d'offrir aux utilisateurs la capacité de contrôle et de suivi la plus complète via notre réseau de communications sécurisé.

Ã€ propos de Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

Digital Realty Trust détient, acquiert, développe, redéveloppe et gère des biens immobiliers relatifs à la technologie. La société se concentre sur la prestation de solutions de centres de données Turn-Key Datacenter(SM) et Powered Base Building(SM) à des locataires nationaux et internationaux dans divers secteurs verticaux de l'industrie, allant des entreprises de technologie de l'information et de services Internet aux services financiers et de fabrication. Les 75 propriétés de Digital Realty Trust, sans compter une propriété détenue en coentreprise non consolidée, comprennent des applications et des opérations essentielles aux activités quotidiennes des locataires du secteur technologique et des locataires de centres de données d'entreprise. Détenant environ 13 millions de pieds carrés en date du 26 février 2009, dont 1,6 million de pieds carrés d'espace destiné au redéveloppement, le portefeuille de Digital Realty Trust est réparti au sein de 27 marchés en Europe et en Amérique du Nord. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez visiter le site Web de Digital Realty Trust à l'adresse http://www.digitalrealtytrust.com.

Déclaration de règle refuge

Ce communiqué de presse contient des énoncés prospectifs basés sur les attentes, les prévisions et les hypothèses actuelles impliquant des risques et des incertitudes susceptibles d'entraîner un écart considérable entre les résultats réels et ceux anticipés, y compris des énoncés concernant la fiabilité future de nos centres de données Turn-Key Datacenters(SM). Ces risques et incertitudes comprennent l'impact de l'actuelle détérioration de l'économie mondiale, y compris le désarroi des marchés financiers et du crédit ; le renversement de la conjoncture économique locale dans les zones géographiques oÃ¹ nous sommes actifs ; la baisse des dépenses dans la technologie de l'information, y compris en raison du ralentissement économique ou de la récession ; des développements défavorables sur les plans économiques ou immobiliers pour les marchés de l'entreprise ou pour les secteurs industriels avec lesquels nous faisons affaires ; la chute des valeurs immobilières et les frais afférents ; notre relation de dépendance vis-à-vis de certains locataires ; la faillite ou l'insolvabilité d'un ou plusieurs locataires importants ou d'un grand nombre de locataires de moindre importance ; manquements ou non-renouvellement des baux par les locataires ; notre incapacité à obtenir les financement par emprunt et par actions nécessaires pour rembourser nos titres de dette, entreprendre ou terminer des redéveloppements, compléter une acquisition ou autre dépense ; les augmentations des taux d'intérÃªts et les frais d'exploitation, notre incapacité à rembourser nos dettes à temps ou notre manquement aux engagements ou d'autres conditions stipulées dans les documents de prÃªt ; fluctuations du marché financier ; les modifications des taux de change des devises étrangères ; notre capacité à gérer notre croissance efficacement ; la difficulté à acquérir ou à gérer des propriétés sous une juridiction étrangère ; notre incapacité à gérer correctement nos propriétés déjà acquises ou en redéveloppement ; les risques liés à l'investissement en coentreprise, du fait de notre contrôle limité sur certaines de ces investissements ; retards ou coÃ»ts inattendus pour le développement ou la redéveloppement des propriétés ; baisse des loyers ou augmentation du taux de désoccupation du logement, hausse de la concurrence ou de l'espace de centre de données disponible ; incapacité à redévelopper correctement ou louer de nouvelles propriétés ainsi que l'espace accordé aux redéveloppements ; difficulté à l'heure de trouver des propriétés à acheter et ensuite à réaliser ces acquisitions ; notre incapacité à acheter des propriétés en dehors du marché, notre incapacité à respecter les règles et régulations applicables aux entreprises publiques ; notre incapacité à maintenir notre statut de société en tant que fiducie de placement immobilier (REIT) ; les éventuels modifications défavorables du droit fiscal ; des restrictions quant à notre capacité à nous implanter dans certaines activités commerciales ; incertitudes environnementales et risques liés aux catastrophes naturelles ; modification des lois et régulations étrangères, y compris celles ayant trait à l'imposition, à l'acquisition et aux opérations immobilières ; modifications des lois immobilières et du zonage ; et les augmentations des taux de l'impôt foncier. Pour obtenir une liste et une description plus détaillées de ces risques et incertitudes, veuillez consulter les rapports et les autres documents déposés par la société auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission des Ã‰tats-Unis, dont le rapport annuel de la société sur formulaire 10-K pour l'année ayant pris fin le 31 décembre 2008. L'entreprise rejette toute intention ou obligation de mettre à jour ou de réviser tout énoncé prospectif, à la lumière de nouvelles informations à des événements futurs ou autres.

Pour de plus amples renseignements : A. William Stein Pamela A. Matthews directeur financier et Renseignements aux directeur aux Investisseurs/Analystes investissements Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. +1-415-738-6500 +1-415-738-6500 Chris Crosby Services techniques et de ventes Digital Realty Trust, Inc. +1-214-231-1350

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

A. William Stein, directeur financier and directeur des investissements, +1-415-738-6500, ou Pamela A. Matthews, Renseignements aux Investisseurs/Analystes, +1-415-738-6500, ou Chris Crosby, Services techniques et de ventes, +1-214-231-1350, tous de Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

CIBER Announces Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (CB Reporting) Solution for Texas Colleges and Universities

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIBER, Inc., a global provider of information technology (IT) services, announced the development of a reporting service to support Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board reporting (CB Reporting) requirements for Texas Colleges and Universities running Oracle's PeopleSoft applications.

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By consolidating the management of these reports within the integrated Oracle PeopleSoft environment, CIBER will greatly enhance reporting capabilities for Texas Colleges and Universities, while reducing the resources required from each school to maintain separate reporting systems. Colleges and Universities subscribing to the CB Reporting service will benefit from reduced management and maintenance of their system while meeting the state reporting requirements. CIBER will maintain the CB Reports to meet the State's changing standards as well as provide updates for future Oracle PeopleSoft product releases.

CIBER brings to the Texas College and University system extensive experience working with the Oracle PeopleSoft applications in the higher education industry. "We are firmly committed to providing enterprise-wide services for higher education clients," said Mike Dillon, Senior Vice President of CIBER's Higher Education practice. "As the leading publicly-traded systems integrator of Oracle PeopleSoft software for Higher Education, we are excited about this solution and our ability to provide the Texas College and University System with the support needed to fulfill the reporting requirements requested by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board."

CIBER, a Certified Advantage Partner in the Oracle Partner Network, is a leader in the U.S. and Canadian Oracle and PeopleSoft higher education markets, having implemented Oracle and PeopleSoft Enterprise applications at more than 175 institutions in the United States and Canada. Approximately 25 percent of Oracle and PeopleSoft higher education customers have worked with CIBER to implement and/or upgrade their software.

About CIBER, Inc.

CIBER, Inc. is a pure-play international system integration consultancy and outsourcing provider with superior value-priced services and reliable delivery for both private and government sector clients. CIBER's services are offered globally on a project- or strategic-staffing basis, in both custom and enterprise resource planning (ERP) package environments, and across all technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., CIBER now serves client businesses from over 60 U.S. offices, 25 European offices and seven offices in Asia/Pacific. Operating in 18 countries, with more than 8,500 employees and annual revenue of approximately $1.2 billion, CIBER and its IT specialists continuously build and upgrade clients' systems to "competitive advantage status." CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. CIBER, the Reliable Global IT Services Partner. http://www.ciber.com/.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

Statements contained in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, as discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CIBER undertakes neither intention nor obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. CIBER and the CIBER logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CIBER, Inc. Copyright(C) 2009.

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CONTACT: Media Relations, Robin Caputo, rcaputo@ciber.com, or Investor
Relations, Jennifer Matuschek, jmatuschek@ciber.com, both of CIBER, Inc.,
+1-303-220-0100

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

Publicis Groupe Associates its Employees in its Development

PARIS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As approved at the combined annual shareholders' meeting on June 3, 2008 (23rd resolution), Publicis Groupe's Management Board (Directoire) has decided to closely associate its employees to Publicis Groupe development.

Firstly, the Management Board decided, with the Supervisory Board's approval, to allocate 50 free shares in the first half of 2009 to each of the 4,500 employees in France working in subsidiaries in which the Groupe owns over 50%. The granting of these shares will not be performance-related, but will be offered to those with the company for a minimum of three months and will be subject to a two-year holding period from the date of attribution. The shares will therefore be delivered to employees in the first half of 2011. Employees must then hold these shares for at least two years, in accordance with French law.

The free share scheme in France is the first step of a broader-based employee share-ownership program which will gradually benefit all the Groupe's employees in countries where the Groupe has significant operations. This plan will be implemented in the coming two years in order to take into account the diverse legal systems and tax regimes in countries in which the Groupe is established.

Secondly, a co-investment program has been offered to around 160 key executives to enable them to participate in a Publicis Groupe share investment program.

This program is based on a personal investment in shares bought on the market, and real commitment on the part of the key executives. It also includes retention and Groupe performance incentives. Subject to certain conditions, executive-investors will receive free shares rewarding loyalty after three or four years according to local rules. In addition, executive-investors may receive performance-related free shares based on Publicis Groupe's organic growth and operating margin by comparison with its peers.

Concerning the members of the Management Board, the free share allocation will be in compliance with the AFEP/MEDEF recommendations of October 2008. Those free shares will only be awarded based on the Groupe's growth and margin performance by comparison with its peers. The rules concerning continued presence in the Groupe and the holding period will be the same for everyone.

"The Management Board and Supervisory Board want to send a strong signal to all Groupe employees by offering them free shares at a time when the crisis is a challenge to all of us. The first stage of this program will be in France, but it will gradually be implemented worldwide. For key executives, this is a give-and-take arrangement whereby in exchange for their personal investment, they will be entitled to benefit from the Groupe's success, provided they remain with the Groupe, and the Groupe meets the performance criteria. By extending the scheme to the largest number and in setting up the co-investment and incentive program, the Groupe intends to reward all the employees behind its success. Furthermore, the Groupe wants to offer its staff incentives to provide its clients with solutions at the forefront of innovation, creativity and performance. The Groupe also wishes to encourage its employees to pursue its development by winning market shares and to consolidate its margins over the long term in order to uphold Publicis Groupe's corporate culture and independence," said Maurice Levy, Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe.

About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577] is the world's fourth largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world's second largest media agency, and is a global leader in digital and healthcare communications. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, the Groupe employs approximately 45,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of advertising services through three global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi and two multi-hub networks, Fallon and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. Media consultancy and buying agency is offered through two worldwide networks, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia; and interactive and digital marketing led by Digitas. Publicis Groupe recently launched VivaKi to leverage the combined scale of the autonomous operations of Digitas, Starcom MediaVest Group, Denuo and ZenithOptimedia to develop new services, tools, and next generation digital platforms. Publicis Groupe's Specialized Agencies and Marketing Services offer healthcare communications, corporate and financial communications, sustainability communications, shopper marketing, public relations, CRM and direct marketing, event and sports marketing, and multicultural communications. Web site: http://www.publicisgroupe.com/

Publicis Groupe Services

CONTACT: Contacts: Peggy Nahmany, Corporate Communication
+33(0)1-44-43-72-83; Martine Hue, Investor Relations +33(0)1-44-43-65-00

StratoComm Executes Agreement With Australian Partner

ALBANY, N.Y. and SYDNEY, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StratoComm Corporation (STCO) has executed agreement with SSA Australia, Pty. Ltd a Sydney based telecommunications market development group.

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Under the agreement StratoComm is to provide full technical and market development support initially for the sale and operation of its Transitional Telecommunications Systems throughout Australia and once available commercially provision of the same level of support to StratoComm's Stratospheric Telecommunication Services.

SSA's role is to negotiate access and interconnection to the public telecommunications network and the Internet for the purpose of formation of a Joint Venture Company through which services will be delivered throughout Australia and ASEAN countries utilizing StratoComm's technology.

SSA is headed lead by Mr. Richard Butler, former Director of the International Telecommunications Union, based in Geneva, Switzerland. "Dick has been a dedicated and capable contributor to StratoComm's progress on several levels for many years, for which we are greatly appreciative. It is of significance that we now formalize our working relationship to the benefit of the people of Australia," stated Roger D. Shearer, StratoComm CEO.

StratoComm Corporation is a developer and provider of telecommunications infrastructure technologies with a specific focus to the delivery of ubiquitous and cost sensitive communication services to the developing world. The company is further committed to the allocation of a portion of each system's service capacity for the provision of low cost/no cost social and economic outreach programs.

Safe Harbor Disclosure - This Press Release contains or incorporates by reference "Forward-looking statements," including certain information with respect to plans and strategies of StratoComm Corporation. For this purpose, any statements regarding this announcement, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including StratoComm Corporation beliefs, expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and based on information available to StratoComm Corporation as of such date. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual events or actual results of StratoComm Corporation and its subsidiaries to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements.

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CONTACT: Roger D. Shearer, CEO of StratoComm Corporation,
+1-518-608-8940 ext. 15, info@stratocomm.net, Company web site:
http://www.stratocomm.net/

Web Site: http://www.stratocomm.net/

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems Highlights Air Traffic Control Capabilities at ATC Global 2009

LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that its air traffic management systems subsidiary, Park Air Systems, will be showcasing its latest air traffic control systems products and capabilities at the ATC Global 2009 exhibition.

ATC Global 2009 is the world's leading air navigation services exhibition and conference and takes place from 17-19 March at the RAI exhibition centre, Amsterdam. Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems will be exhibiting at Stand H600 in Hall 11.

"Participating in ATC Global is an important opportunity for us to demonstrate the range of our capabilities from integrated air traffic management systems to airport security solutions," said Paul Davison, vice president for Northrop Grumman's Information Systems sector in Europe. "It also provides an opportunity to establish and maintain a dialogue with our customers and other key stakeholders. We are represented here at ATC Global this week by both Charles Houseago, managing director for Park Air Systems in the UK and Eldar Hauge, managing director for Park Air Systems in Norway. Together we are committed to delivering the most safe, reliable and innovative ATC solutions and to working in partnership with our customers to meet their changing and diverse needs."

On display will be the full range of ground-to-air equipment from across the company's communication, navigation and surveillance product lines.

The capabilities of the PAE T6 and PAE M7 VHF/UHF multimode digital radio will be working together with the GAREX 220 voice communication control system to create a digital end-to-end communications system demonstration.

The company's NORMARC navigational equipment capabilities will be highlighted with the NORMARC 7000 instrument landing system, NORMARC 7710 navigation analyser and the new NORMARC distance measuring equipment.

The surveillance equipment on display will include the NOVA 9000 air traffic control systems for tower and approach control, air traffic control centres and advanced-surface movement guidance and control systems (A-SMGCS). Also featured will be the company's new Electronic Flight Strip system.

Northrop Grumman will also demonstrate its capability in civil and airport security. The company's new integration solution enables existing security infrastructure and sensor data at airports to be integrated to create an adaptable and improved security operating environment, and a system solution to airport security that is both multi-layered and scalable.

Northrop Grumman has extensive air traffic management systems in operation in international markets around the world. Its 50-year legacy in air traffic management systems ranges from individual airport installations to countrywide, multiple-site turnkey integrated system solutions. The company's state-of-the-art air traffic management systems are in use in numerous countries including Norway, Switzerland, Egypt, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Oman, Israel, Canada, India, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Latvia, UAE, USA and the UK, in both civil and military applications.

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems based in Peterborough, UK and Oslo and Horten, Norway, supplies communication, navigation and surveillance systems for air-space operations worldwide.

Northrop Grumman operates from locations in France, Germany, Italy and Norway, providing navigation, air traffic control and postal automation systems. With primary UK locations in London, Fareham, Chester, Coventry, New Malden, Peterborough, RAF Waddington and Solihull the company provides avionics, communications, electronic warfare systems, marine navigation systems, robotics, C4ISR solutions and mission planning, IT systems and software development.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Ken Beedle of Northrop Grumman Corporation, +44-(0)207-747-1910, +44-(0)7787-174092, Ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com

Cost-Cutting May Spark New Interest in IP PBXs, Report FindsIP BPX suppliers hope to garner greater attention for their products due to lower communication costs, says Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider

NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Suppliers of IP-based private branch exchanges (PBXs) are positioning themselves to attract more attention from businesses looking to lower their communications costs to cope with the general economic downturn, according to the latest report published by Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider (http://www.lightreading.com/entvoip), a subscription research service from Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/).

IP PBXs: Looking for an Upside in a Down Economy provides an in-depth look at the IP PBX market, including a comparative analysis of IP PBX solutions -- broken down by their integration features, software and hardware support, management and installation features, security features, and quality of service (QoS) support. It also examines the vertical market strengths and strategies for various vendors in the IP PBX market. The report also examines challenges the market continues to face, trends to expect in the future, and the expected impact of the economy on the industry, as well as a competitive analysis of ten of the top IP PBX vendors.

For a list of companies covered in this report, please see: http://img.lightreading.com/evi/pdf/vsi0309_companies.pdf

"There is a need for IP PBX technology, especially among enterprises that need cost savings, increases in productivity, and better efficiency," says Denise Culver, research analyst with Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider and author of the report. "However, one of the biggest hurdles the industry faces is the lack of knowledge and education about VoIP in general, and especially about the benefits of IP PBX."

IP PBX is becoming increasingly popular as users come to better understand the system and all it has to offer, Culver says. "As understanding and acceptance of VoIP has gained traction, overall acceptance of IP-based PBXs has increased," she notes. "Additionally, newer vendors have entered the market, causing the price to decrease, while the target markets for such systems has broadened to include small and medium-size enterprises."

Key findings of IP PBXs: Looking for an Upside in a Down Economy include the following:

-- Cost savings and high ROI will drive new users to IP PBX as enterprises seek ways to trim their telecom budgets over the next year -- IP PBX vendors will see growth in the SMB market, as more people look to start up new small businesses or work from home -- Vendors must educate buyers about the benefits of IP PBXs, helping them to overcome the fear of new technology in turbulent times -- The government vertical should provide continued growth for IP PBX vendors over the next year -- Support and training for VoIP must be improved in order to improve QoS

IP PBXs: Looking for an Upside in a Down Economy is available as part of an annual subscription (six issues) to Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider, priced at $1,295. Individual reports are available for $900.

To subscribe, or for more information, please visit: http://www.lightreading.com/entvoip. For more information about other Light Reading Insider research services, please visit: http://www.lightreading.com/research.

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 $2.5 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 $2.5 billion.

VoIP Services Insider

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

Web Site: http://www.lightreading.com/entvoip

New Trailer for J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek' Breaks All Existing Records With Over 1.8 Million Downloads During First 24 Hours on Apple.comTrailer Also Breaks Weekly Download Record With Over Five Million Downloads Since Exclusive Debut on Apple.com/trailers on March 6th

LOS ANGELES, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The new trailer for J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" had more than 1.8 million downloads during its first 24 hours on Apple.com and has gone on to become the most popular HD download ever on the site with more than five million downloads in its first five days. The trailer made its exclusive debut on Apple.com/trailers on March 6th giving fans a sneak peak of this summer's highly anticipated "Star Trek" for viewing on their Mac or PC, iPhone or iPod with video.

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From J.J. Abrams ("Mission: Impossible III," "Fringe," "Lost" and "Alias"), producer Damon Lindelof and executive producers Bryan Burk and Jeffrey Chernov and screenwriters and executive producers Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman ("TRANSFORMERS," "MI: III") comes a new vision of the greatest adventure of all time, "Star Trek," featuring a young, new crew venturing boldly where no one has gone before. "Star Trek" opens nationally on May 8, 2009.

Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment Present a Bad Robot Production "Star Trek" starring John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams ("Mission Impossible III," "Lost," "Alias"), written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman ("MI: III," "Transformers").

Based upon "Star Trek" Created by Gene Roddenberry. The film is produced by J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof. The executive producers are Bryan Burk, Jeffrey Chernov, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. The director of photography is Dan Mindel, ASC. The production designer is Scott Chambliss. The film is edited by Maryann Brandon, A.C.E. and Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E. The costume designer is Michael Kaplan. The visual effects & animation are by Industrial Light and Magic. The music is by Michael Giacchino. This film has not yet been rated.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom , a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide Television Distribution.

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CONTACT: Jessica Rovins, SVP, National Publicity of Paramount Pictures
Corporation, +1-323-956-8265, Jessica_Rovins@paramount.com

Equifax Brings Increased Transparency to the Mortgage-Backed Securities MarketTeams with 1010data to Help Investors Link Consumer Credit and Securitized Mortgages Loans

ATLANTA, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to demand for increased transparency into the true health of mortgage loans, Equifax Inc. has launched a breakthrough data solution for the mortgage-backed securities market. ABS Credit Risk Insight(TM) is the industry's first solution that enables investors to link mortgage loan-level data on the entire universe of non-agency mortgage securities to up-to-date borrower credit data. Investors using this solution for trading and modeling can better predict mortgage loan delinquency and default, identify current healthy deals and monitor changes in collateral health.

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For each securitized mortgage loan, investors can monitor borrowers' changing credit health across all types of consumer debt such as credit card, auto and other mortgages. ABS Credit Risk Insight gives investors data on leading indicators of mortgage default such as updated credit scores, balances and utilization, delinquencies and defaults, monthly payments, credit inquiries and length of credit history. With data updated bi-weekly, the solution allows investors to better predict loan delinquency by adding Equifax's up-to-date borrower credit data to their models at the loan level.

"As unemployment rates continue to rise, investors are seeking new data sources that provide more precise indicators of securitized mortgage loan performance," said Steve Albert, vice president, Equifax Capital Markets. "Listening to our customers and the industry, we have developed a solution that enables investors to see how a borrower's risk profile changes over time -- a powerful tool for assessing current mortgages that on the surface appear healthy. For the secondary market, this is a game-changing event."

Investors gain this competitive advantage through the integration of Equifax's loan level credit information with leading-edge technology from 1010data, a business intelligence service that offers a complete approach to gaining maximum insight directly from raw, loan-level data. Leveraging 1010data's platform, a statistical match is conducted between a database of anonymous credit information and the investor's mortgage loan information. No personally identifiable information is used to execute the match and the matched credit data provided to investors is kept anonymous.

"Faced with mounting losses on private-label mortgage-backed securities, the industry must find new ways to improve default projections and differentiate between healthy and unhealthy deals," said Greg Munves, vice president, 1010data. "The right combination of technology and data can play a pivotal role in empowering investors to make sound decisions amidst this challenging macroeconomic environment. Leveraging our platform and Equifax's credit information, the new solution provides the insight and assurance investors need to make more confident trading decisions."

In addition to providing a powerful tool for assessing deal performance and valuing securities, ABS Credit Risk Insight is also used for strategic market risk analysis. With this solution, investors gain greater insight into the credit health of various market segments, vintages and geographies.

ABS Credit Risk Insight is the latest addition to Equifax's suite of Capital Markets solutions that empower businesses to make critical decisions with the most up-to-date borrower and property value information available. Leveraging unique data with advanced analytics and risk projection strategies, Equifax provides forward-looking information to help investors manage through this highly sensitive environment. For more information about ABS Credit Risk Insight and Equifax Capital Markets, visit http://www.equifax.com/capitalmarkets.

About Equifax (http://www.equifax.com/)

Equifax empowers businesses and consumers with information they can trust. A global leader in information solutions, employment and income verification and human resources business process outsourcing services, we leverage one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, to create customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Customers have trusted Equifax for over 100 years to deliver innovative solutions with the highest integrity and reliability. Businesses -- large and small -- rely on us for consumer and business credit intelligence, portfolio management, fraud detection, decisioning technology, marketing tools, HR/payroll services, and much more. We empower individual consumers to manage their personal credit information, protect their identity and maximize their financial well-being.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Equifax Inc. operates in the U.S. and 14 other countries throughout North America, Latin America and Europe. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500(R) Index. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Costello, Equifax Inc., +1-404-885-8907,
jennifer.costello@equifax.com, or Heather Lukens, for 1010data,
+1-212-651-4227, heather.lukens@fusionpr.com

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

Pratt & Whitney to Wash Royal Australian Air Force F117 Engines for C-17 Globemaster III Fleet with EcoPower(R) Service

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AVALON AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, will provide EcoPower engine wash services at Australia's Amberley Air Force Base for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 fleet. The agreement will cover 16 Pratt & Whitney F117 engines on four aircraft. The wash services are provided as part of a C-17 engine overhaul and repair support contract from The Boeing Company.

"We are proud to bring the EcoPower Engine Wash Service to the Royal Australian Air Force to help them operate their C-17 aircraft in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner," said Joanne Hastings, director, Line Maintenance Services, Pratt & Whitney. "We look forward to offering EcoPower engine wash services for other RAAF aircraft in the near future."

Pratt & Whitney's patented EcoPower engine washes reduce fuel burn, eliminate three pounds of carbon dioxide emissions for every pound of fuel saved, and decrease engine exhaust gas temperature, improving performance and increasing the amount of time an engine can stay on wing. The patented collection system also purifies the waste wash water for reuse.

Pratt & Whitney launched the EcoPower service business in late 2004 and to date has completed more than 5,000 washes for 60 customers in 10 countries.

The EcoPower engine wash service, offered through the Global Service Partners network, uses a closed-loop system with pure, atomized water to wash aircraft engines, thus protecting the environment from potential contaminant runoff. The system is more effective and much faster than traditional engine washing processes. Issued patents and applications cover various aspects of EcoPower engine wash services in several countries relating to features such as water atomization, the closed-loop system, effluent collection process and purification techniques.

The EcoPower engine wash service is part of Pratt & Whitney's comprehensive portfolio of maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities. Pratt & Whitney is a leader in military jet propulsion and produces the F135 propulsion system powering the F-35 Lightning II flight test program. The F135 engine is derived from the mature and proven F119 engine powering the F-22 Raptor. For eight years and more than 11,000 test hours, Pratt & Whitney has been designing, developing and testing the F135 to deliver the most advanced fifth generation fighter engine for the armed forces of the U.S. as well as eight international partner countries.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and commercial building industries.

Katy Padgett Matthew Perra Commercial Engines & Global Services Pratt & Whitney +1-860-565-3433 +1-860-565-8938 kathleen.padgett@pw.utc.com matthew.perra@pw.utc.com

Pratt & Whitney

CONTACT: Katy Padgett, Commercial Engines & Global Services,
+1-860-565-3433, kathleen.padgett@pw.utc.com; Matthew Perra, +1-860-565-8938,
matthew.perra@pw.utc.com, both of Pratt & Whitney

Web Site: http://www.pratt-whitney.com/

ClearOne Introduces Converge Pro 880TANew eight-microphone conferencing system with integrated four channel power amplifier

SALT LAKE CITY, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ClearOne , the leading global provider of audio conferencing products, today announced availability of the Converge Pro 880TA, a new addition to the Converge Pro suite of professional audio products.

The new 880TA includes automatic microphone mixing, sophisticated signal processing, ClearOne's HDConference(TM) technology with ultra-wide bandwidth acoustic echo cancellation, signal routing and four channels of built-in power amplification, making it a complete standalone system. The 880TA also incorporates ClearOne's revolutionary DARE(TM) feedback eliminator, providing a feedback elimination algorithm that is superior to any other on the market.

The Converge Pro 880TA can be linked with any of the other seven Converge Pro products to create larger systems that accommodate a greater number of participants. The 880TA is ideal for corporate meeting rooms, distance learning classrooms, courtrooms, training rooms, telepresence suites, video conferencing rooms and any other group conferencing application.

Concurrent with the release of the Converge Pro 880TA is a new firmware package that includes additional enhancements for the entire Converge Pro suite of products. Among the new features are an increased number of automatic microphone mixer groups, improvements to the user interface for easier setup, an enhanced telephone interface and much more.

"The release of 880TA and the new Converge Pro firmware increases the number of audio channels on the expansion bus, provides additional echo cancellation references and incorporates many enhancements that were requested by audiovisual system integrators and consultants," said Tracy Bathurst, CTO, at ClearOne. "The integration of power amplifiers simplifies installation, saves space and lowers the overall system cost. These new features and improvements demonstrate our on-going commitment to advancing conferencing technology."

Shipment of the 880TA will begin in March of 2009. About ClearOne

ClearOne Communications Inc. is a communications solutions company that develops and sells audio conferencing systems and related products for audio, video and web conferencing applications. The reliability, flexibility and performance of ClearOne's comprehensive solutions create a natural communications environment that saves organizations time and money by enabling more effective and efficient communication. For additional information, access http://www.clearone.com/.

ClearOne Contact: Scott Woolley 801-303-3513 scott.woolley@clearone.com http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=509&to=ea&s=0

ClearOne

CONTACT: Scott Woolley of ClearOne, +1-801-303-3513,
scott.woolley@clearone.com

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

StratoComm Executes Agreement With Australian Partner

ALBANY, N.Y. and SYDNEY, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StratoComm Corporation has executed agreement with SSA Australia, Pty. Ltd a Sydney based telecommunications market development group.

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CONTACT: Roger D. Shearer, CEO of StratoComm Corporation,
+1-518-608-8940 ext. 15, info@stratocomm.net, Company web site:
http://www.stratocomm.net/

Web Site: http://www.stratocomm.net/

BD Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by CRO Magazine

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) , a leading global medical technology company, today announced that it has been named to the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by CRO (Corporate Responsibility Officer) Magazine for 2009.

"BD takes seriously our duty to be a good corporate citizen in our communities and the world," said BD Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Ludwig. "At BD, we pursue our corporate purpose of 'Helping all people live healthy lives' while balancing the 'triple bottom line' of strong economic performance, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. To be included in the CRO listing is a testament to the dedication of BD associates around the world to our Company's values."

Based solely on publicly-available data, the 2009 100 Best Corporate Citizens List methodology puts a premium on companies with high levels of public disclosure and transparency. This list has gained national recognition as an indicator of best practices in the area of corporate social responsibility.

CRO Magazine publisher Jay Whitehead said, "In good times, checkbook citizenship can win the day. But in tough times, strong reputations and transparency pack as much punch as a strong balance sheet. In today's deep recession, human capital and financial capital seek safety--and companies on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List are today's safest harbors."

First published in 2000 by Business Ethics Magazine, the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List published by CRO Magazine is the most-recognized Corporate Responsibility ranking of Russell 1000(R) companies. More information on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List can be found at http://www.thecro.com/. BD's Interim 2008 Sustainability Report is available online at http://www.bd.com/sustainability/.

About BD

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Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco Announces KeynotesThe Power of Less Explored by Executives from Microsoft, Google, Cisco and Start-Ups Threadless and Meetup

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Reilly Media, Inc. and TechWeb, co-producers of Web 2.0 Expo, Web 2.0 Summit and Gov 2.0 Summit, today announced the lineup of keynotes scheduled for Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco 2009, themed this year around the concept of "the Power of Less." Captains of industry such as Microsoft's Stephen Elop and Google's Vic Gundotra will share the stage with innovative startups, thought leaders, and creative geniuses. The event takes place March 31-April 3, 2009 at the Moscone West Convention Center. More information available at: http://www.web2expo.com/sf.

"The power of less can mean how to get more done with fewer resources, it can mean the attractive power of simplicity, and it can mean all the ways in which constraints drive creativity and opportunity," said Jennifer Pahlka, conference co-chair of Web 2.0 Expo. "We wanted to explore how this principle manifests across all sizes and types of organizations and many different roles, in order to spur innovation and help attendees thrive during the downturn."

The list of key speakers planned for Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco 2009 will grow as the event nears and currently includes:

-- Will Wright, Creator of Spore -- Stephen Elop, President, Microsoft Business Decision -- Vic Gundotra, Vice President of Engineering, Google -- Padmasree Warrior, Chief Technology Officer, Cisco Systems, Inc. -- Heather Gold, The Heather Gold Show -- Scott Heiferman, Meetup -- Jake Nickell, Founder, and Jeffrey Kalmikoff, Chief Creative Officer, Threadless -- Mark Carges, eBay Inc. -- Amanda Koster, SalaamGarage -- Kevin Lynch, Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President, Experience & Technology Organization, Adobe Systems Incorporated -- Douglas Rushkoff, Author, "Get Back in the Box" -- Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia -- Jeff Veen, Small Batch, Inc. -- John Maeda, Rhode Island School of Design

Web 2.0 Expo is the global annual gathering of developers, designers, marketers, and business professionals building the next generation Web. The event provides attendees with examples of business models, development paradigms, and design strategies to enable mainstream businesses and new adopters of Web 2.0 to take advantage of this new generation of services and opportunities. Fostering a setting for innovation, creativity and dialogue, Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco offers a multi-track conference, workshops, expo show floor, an "unconference" program called Web2Open, a Launch Pad event for start-up companies, Birds of a Feather networking sessions and more.

Sponsors of the Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco 2009 event include: Diamond sponsor IBM; Platinum sponsors eBay, Microsoft and Salesforce.com; Gold sponsors Adobe, EffectiveUI, Germany Trade & Invest GmbH, UltraDNS and ONEsite; Silver sponsors 3Tera, Ascentium, HiveLive, ImageSpan, Jive Software, Juniper Networks, Kapow Technologies, Keynote Systems Inc., Lithium Technologies, Nokia, Nomee, Qtask, Rackspace Hosting, TamTamy, SynthaSite, Vignette and Znak it!.

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Panasonic Expands its Award Winning Line of VIERA(R) HDTVsEnhanced Features and Screen Sizes, Brighter Panels, Deeper Blacks And Full-Time 1080 TV Lines of Motion Picture Resolution Highlight 2009 VIERA Plasma and LCD HDTV Product Lines

SECAUCUS, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America , the industry leader in high definition Plasma and LCD televisions, recently introduced its expanded line of VIERA HDTVs at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Building upon its award winning portfolio of high definition televisions, Panasonic will broaden its offering in 2009 by introducing new screen sizes in Plasma with a new 54-inch class plasma. In addition, VIERA will extend its unique technology features, such as the acclaimed VIERA CAST(TM) web menu, to additional model lines.

VIERA CAST, originally launched in 2008, will broaden its entertainment offering with the addition of Amazon's VOD streaming video service. Panasonic also extended the prestigious THX(R) Certified Display to three product lines. With a continuing emphasis on improving the television's performance and reducing the impact on the planet's carbon footprint, Panasonic's 2009 line of VIERA HDTVs have improved their energy efficiency vs. last year's models, while also improving the overall picture performance of the HDTVs.

Year after year, Panasonic has been dedicated to bringing new picture improving technologies to HDTVs and 2009's line-up continues that trend. With the digital transition on the horizon and an increased awareness among consumers of high definition, consumers now demand blacker blacks, faster response times and the billions of colors that Panasonic VIERA HDTVs deliver.

In 2008, Panasonic offered one VIERA HDTV series that had innovative internet enabled VIERA CAST feature. In 2009, it will be extended to three series -- The Z1 series, the V10 series and the G10 series. In addition to the continuation of such favorite entertainment sites as Google's YouTube(TM), Picasa(TM) Web Album, Bloomberg and weather service; a consumer will now have access to HD movie rentals via Amazon Video-on-Demand. Panasonic has also improved VIERA CAST interface by implementing quick keyword input (like a cell phone) to help retrieve favorite content faster and easier. Panasonic HDTVs VIERA Link -- a technology that utilizes HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) and allows a consumer to operate all VIERA Link(TM) compatible A/V components using only the TV's remote control and helpful on-screen menus. In addition to operating a VIERA HDTV, video source (Blu-ray and DVD player) and home theater receiver; VIERA Link permits operation of a network camera, ideal for monitoring of a home/nursery*. A VIERA Link capable Network Camera BL-C210A can be connected to a VIERA HDTV and controlled via VIERA Link remote. Users can then watch their child, pet and/or property by installing the camera and networking to the VIERA HDTV via Ethernet cable. The BL-C210A will be available in the United States in the summer of 2009.

As in 2008, all Panasonic VIERA HDTVs feature VIERA Image Viewer(TM) a function for easy viewing of digital still photos and in some models, the ability to play back AVCHD video recorded on SD card.

For 2009, VIERA Plasma HDTVs are rated, as in 2008, to have a lifespan of 100,000 hours. This is more than 30 years of viewing when watched for 8 hours a day, before the TV reaches half brightness. To further improve picture quality, VIERA HDTVs feature some breakthrough innovations like 600Hz Sub-field Drive and Infinite Black panel with improved contrast ratios. In 2008, Panasonic offered VIERA HDTV models that were THX certified and in 2009, the prestigious certification will be extended to 8 VIERA models (The V10 series and the G10 series). THX Ltd. works closely with Panasonic from initial product design phase to the final product rollout in the market. THX certification ensures that each display can present all HD and standard definition content to the maximum resolution with accurate color and luminance levels.

Panasonic's commitment to improving the environment was confirmed this year as all of its 2009 VIERA HDTVs qualified for Energy Star certification. As in the past, VIERA Plasma HDTVs are lead and mercury free.

"Panasonic's superior quality, connectivity and service continues to distinguish the VIERA line," said Bob Perry, Executive Vice President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "Not only have our VIERA HDTVs received critical acclaim from consumer and trade publications, but Panasonic has maintained the market lead for the majority of the last three years. Panasonic has never rested on its laurels and the 2009 VIERA line continues that thinking. This year Panasonic has created the 'Neo-PDP' line with a brighter panel, double luminance efficiency, deeper blacks with improved contrast ratio and 1080 TV lines of Moving Picture Resolution. Our corporate philosophy of Ideas for Life is borne out by our attention to the consumer -- to provide the ultimate entertainment experience in an easy to use format. That is why we have expanded our VIERA CAST feature and continued to improve the functionality of VIERA Link."

PANASONIC VIERA Plasma HDTV Z1 Series

The flagship VIERA plasma in 2009 is the Z1 series; with a revolutionary one inch thin panel design and Wireless HD connectivity to deliver the ultimate sleek, uncluttered HDTV viewing experience. Also included on the VIERA Z1 is VIERA CAST web menu with the new streaming HD movie rental capability via Amazon Video-on-Demand. The Neo PDP design of the VIERA Z1 produces a brighter picture, deeper blacks, improved native contrast ratio (40,000:1) and Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion resolution. Other Z1 model features include; 1080p resolution, a THX Certified Display; an Infinite Black panel; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; and VIERA Link(TM), and VIERA Image Viewer for playing back digital still images and AVCHD videos recorded on SD Memory Cards. The Z1 series will be available in the summer of 2009 in the new TC-54Z1, 54-inch class screen size (54" measured diagonally).

V10 Series

The VIERA V10 series are slim, 2-inch thin plasma HDTVs with built-in tuners. The V10 series offer such cutting edge innovations as Digital Cinema Color(TM) which helps to deliver all movie-essential colors, full THX Display certification, and the VIERA CAST web menu with Amazon Video on Demand services. The Neo PDP design of the V10 series features 1080p resolution; deeper blacks, improved native contrast ratio of 40,000:1; Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion resolution; an Infinite Black panel; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Link, and VIERA Image Viewer for playing back digital still images and AVCHD videos recorded on SD Memory Cards. The V10 series is available in a 65-inch class (64.8" measured diagonally), 58-inch class (58" measured diagonally), 54-inch class (54" measured diagonally), and a 50-inch class (49.9" measured diagonally) screen size. The 50-inch model with one-sheet-of-glass design will be available in May 2009 and the remaining models will be available in the summer of 2009.

G10 Series

The VIERA G10 Plasma series include features like the VIERA CAST web menu, a THX certified Display, and VIERA Image Viewer for playing back digital still images and AVCHD videos recorded on SD Memory Cards. The NEO PDP design of the G10 series also offers 1080p resolution, deeper blacks, improved native contrast ratio of 40,000:1, Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion resolution, an Infinite Black panel, 600Hz Sub-field Drive, as well as Game Mode and VIERA Link. The G10 series will be available in a 54-inch class (54" measured diagonally), 50-inch class (49.9" measured diagonally), 46-inch class (46" measured diagonally), and 42-inch class (41.6" measured diagonally) screen size. The 42-inch, 46-inch and 50-inch HDTVs will be available in March 2009, while the 54-inch model will be available in May 2009.

S1 Series

The VIERA S1 Plasma series offers a broad range of HDTVs which also represent the first VIERA plasma series to feature the new NEO PDP designs. Key features of the S1 series include Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion resolution, which eliminate traditional HDTV motion blur. The S1 series also feature THX certified displays together with VIERA Image Viewer. Other features include 1080p resolution; a native contrast ratio of 40,000:1; an Infinite Black panel; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; and a Game Mode. The S1 series will compliment the V10 65" screen size with its own 65-inch class (64.7" measured diagonally) product. Other S1 sizes include a 58-inch class (58" measured diagonally), a 54-inch class (54" measured diagonally), a 50-inch class (49.9" measured diagonally), a 46-inch class (46" measured diagonally), and a 42-inch class (41.6" measured diagonally). The 42-inch, 46-inch and 50-inch HDTVs will be available in March 2009 while the 54-inch will be available in the summer of 2009.

X1 Series

Panasonic's focus in 2009 continues to be on high definition 1080p HDTVs but the VIERA X1 series represent a line of 720p plasma HDTVs which help Panasonic deliver on its promise to satisfy consumer demands for differing HDTV resolution options. The X1 VIERA HDTVs offer stunning picture performance with a 600Hz Sub-field Drive that delivers razor-sharp motion focus, VIERA Image Viewer for sharing digital photos with friends and family, and VIERA Link control of all compatible A/V home entertainment components via a single remote. The X1 series also feature improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1, an Infinite Black panel, and a Game Mode. The VIERA X1 plasmas are available in a 50-inch class (49.9" measured diagonally) and 42-inch class (41.6" measured diagonally).

Panasonic VIERA LCD HDTV

In 2009, Panasonic will continue to demonstrate its strong and growing commitment to the LCD marketplace by increasing the number of its 2009 VIERA LCD model offerings (11 models, up from 5 in 2008), and launching an innovative, new iPod/HDTV entertainment solution.

G1 Series

Panasonic's top-of-the-line LCD is the VIERA G1 series featuring the 1080p TC-L37G1, 37-inch class (37" measured diagonally) TV and the 720p TC-L32G1, 32-inch class (31.5" measured diagonally) model. Both TVs offer 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3 technology that ensures crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes; an IPS Alpha Display Panel that deliver a 178Ã‚Âº wide viewing angle and bright, clear images from any location in the room; and VIERA Image Viewer that provides the consumer with an easy way to view and share their digital photos via the TV's built-in SD card reader. The G1 LCD's also feature VIERA Link(TM); a PC input; Game mode, a 20:000:1 contrast ratio; 3 HDMI inputs, and a swivel base and narrow bezel design. The G1 series will be available in April 2009.

S1 Series

The VIERA LCD S1 series, available in March 2009, features two screen sizes with 1080p resolution - the 32-inch class (31.5" measured diagonally) and 37-inch class (37" measured diagonally) models. These two televisions feature Motion Focus technology; IPS Alpha Panel with 178% viewing angle; the VIERA Image Viewer function; VIERA Link; 15,000:1 native contrast ratio; PC Input, 3 HDMI inputs and Game mode.

X1 Series

Panasonic's 720p VIERA X1 LCD series introduces an iPod entertainment. There are three more screen sizes in this line - 26-inch class (26" measured diagonally), 32-inch class (31.5" measured diagonally) and 37-inch class (37" measured diagonally). The iPod(R) entertainment kit allows consumer to enjoy their iPod music and videos on the X1 series' high definition screen and provides the unique convenience of controlling the playback of iPod content using only the VIERA's remote control. Other X1 features includes VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link(TM); a PC input; a Game mode; a 12000:1 contrast ratio, and 3 HDMI inputs on the 32" and 37" screen sizes. The 37-inch and 32-inch will be available in March 2009, 26-inch in April.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com/. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Model Features Availability SRP* TC-P54Z1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Summer, 2009 $5999.95 Wireless HD (TM)Connectivity; thin 1" Design Panel and Tuner Box configuration; VIERA CAST(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base TC-P65V10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; August, 2009 TBA Digital Cinema Color; THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1Infinite Black Panel TC-P58V10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; August, 2009 TBA Digital Cinema Color; THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); 600 Hz Sub-field drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P54V10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; June, 2009 $2699.95 Digital Cinema Color; THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50V10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; June, 2009 $2299.95 Digital Cinema Color; THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1 Dynamic 1,000,000:1/Infinite Black Panel, 2" Design with Single-Sheet-of-Glass, Swivel Base. TC-P54G10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; May, 2009 $2399.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera Link(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50G10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1999.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera Link(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P46G10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1699.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera Link(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P42G10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1399.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera Link(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P65S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; August, 2009 TBA Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P58S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; August, 2009 TBA Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P54S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; May, 2009 $2199.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1799.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P46S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1499.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P42S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1199.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50X1 720p Resolution; Over 900 February, 2009 $1099.95 Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); AR Filter; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P42X1 720p Resolution; Over 900 February, 2009 $899.95 Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); AR Filter; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-54PS14 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; TBA TBA 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link(TM)z Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link; TC-50PS14 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; TBA TBA 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link(TM)z Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link; TC-42PS14 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; TBA TBA 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link(TM)z Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link; TC-50PX14 720p Resolution; 600Hz TBA TBA Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-42PX14 720p Resolution; 600Hz TBA TBA Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-L37G1 1080p Resolution; 120Hz May, 2009 $1099.95 Motion Picture Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base; Narrow Bezel Design, Fine Black Panel TC-L32G1 1080p Resolution; 120Hz May, 2009 $799.95 Motion Picture Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Swivel Base; Narrow Bezel Design, Fine Black Panel TC-L37S1 1080p Resolution; Motion March, 2009 $899.95 Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller, VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-L32S1 1080p Resolution; Motion March, 2009 $849.95 Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller, VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM);Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 ; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-L37X1 720p Resolution; March, 2009 $799.95 Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-L32X1 720p Resolution; IPod March, 2009 $649.95 Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-L26X1 720p Resolution; IPod May, 2009 $599.95 Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 2 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-32LX14 720p Resolution; TBA TBA Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; Fine Black Panel TC-26LX14 720p Resolution, VIERA TBA TBA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; Fine Black Panel

* Network camera function only available with VIERA G10 and above models, with specified Panasonic H.264 network camera (available summer 2009).

** Measured in the thinnest part. -- THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. Which may be registered in some jurisdictions. -- The WirelessHD and WiHD logo are trademarks of WirelessHD, LLC. -- iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. -- HDMI, and the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. -- All other trademarks are property of the respective owners. *Suggested retail price. All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Panasonic's Blu-ray Home Theater Delivers Unrivaled Sound Quality

SECAUCUS, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announced suggested retail pricing for two new 7.1 channel Blu-ray Home Theater systems with wireless-ready rear speakers and integrated iPod dock for enjoying downloaded video and audio content. The models SC-BT200 and SC-BT300 boast seven speakers to envelop viewers in a remarkably true-to-life surround sound experience.

The front and center channel speakers are made with a bamboo diaphragm which provides a tightly intertwined fiber to deliver greater rigidity and accuracy, resulting in clear reproduction of sounds over a wide frequency range, from massive explosions to metallic clangs. The subwoofer features a Kelton system with a dual diameter structure to deliver a deep powerful bass. The Smart Set-up guide uses the help of GUI navigation to allow users to set up their SC-BT200 or SC-BT300 home theater for optimum performance. The result is being able to stay at home while enjoying a thrilling, incredibly lifelike audio performance that rivals a movie theater.

The appeal of Panasonic Blu-ray products goes beyond the breathtaking pictures and sound; the networking functions open the door to new kinds of entertainment fun. Both the SC-BT300 and the SC-BT200 connect to the Internet for downloading bonus content available with Blu-ray Discs(TM) and for playing Internet games via BD-Live*. This connectivity is further enhanced with the addition of VIERA(R) Cast. VIERA Cast integrates the Amazon Video-on-Demand (VOD) online movie rental service. The Amazon VOD service joins other content options already available on VIERA Cast, including videos from You Tube(TM), access to online photos via Picasa Web Albums(TM), financial information from Bloomberg News, as well as local weather updates.

Both models are also equipped with a Universal Dock for iPod, making it easy for users to play their favorite music or video downloads.

The BT300 and BT200 offer improved environmental performance too. Refinements to the power board dramatically reduce power consumption in standby mode. And by adjusting power consumption as the audio signal changes, these models save power during operation as well. As a result of these improvements, the BT300 and BT200 consume about 20% less power than last year's SC-BT100 Blu-ray theater system.

The SC-BT300, which pumps out 1250 watts (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD), will have a suggested retail price of $699.95. The SC-BT200, which delivers 1000 watts (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD), will have a suggested retail price of $599.95. Both models will be available in April 2009.

*BD-ROM Profile 2. To enjoy additional contents (such as BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you will need to insert an SD card (1GB or more of free space/Sold separately). Requires broadband Internet service for a fee.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation -- formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan -- and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at http://www.panasonic.com/. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Panasonic

CONTACT: Martha Whiteley of Panasonic, +1-201-348-7781,
whiteleym@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy of Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; or Chris DeMaria of Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com

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

Panasonic's Expanded 2009 Blu-ray Line Up Features VIERA Cast(R), BD Live(TM), World's First VHS-Blu-ray Player and Reduced Power ConsumptionAmazon Video-on-Demand Included in VIERA CAST For 2009

SECAUCUS, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panasonic, a major developer and contributor to the success of the Blu-ray format, recently introduced the successors to last year's award winning DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 players, as well as presenting the world's first Blu-ray-VHS dual player. All three of the new Blu-ray players -- DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80, DMP-BD70V -- combine high quality images with enhanced networking functions, including VIERA Cast's improved internet functionality that provides access to Amazon VOD's huge selection of titles. Continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc(TM) players continue to incorporate VIERA Link(TM), allowing the consumer to operate their audio/video components, via HDMI, with one remote. And, in keeping with Panasonic's pledge to reduce the planet's carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption. The 2009 Panasonic Blu-ray line will be available in April. The DMP-BD60 will have a SRP of $299.95; the DMP-BD60 $399.95; the DMP-BD70V $399.95.

Each of the three models employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that are faithful to the original film. Recognizing that audio is important to the overall entertainment experience, Panasonic's three 2009 Blu-ray Disc players feature a high definition audio decoder (Dolby(R) Digital Plus, Dolby(R) TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) to take advantage of the exceptionally high quality 7.1 channel surround sound now integrated in Blu-ray Discs. The DMP-BD70V distinguishes itself as the world's first dual deck VHS-Blu-ray player, providing the consumer with a video product that features multi-format playback allowing the user to play VHS, CD, DVD and 1080p high definition Blu-ray Discs. The BD70V allows for premium 1080p up-conversion for all video formats.

VIERA CAST technology, introduced in Panasonic's PZ850 2008 VIERA Plasma, is now available in Panasonic's 2009 Blu-ray players. The internet enabled technology lets the consumer access the internet without the need of either an external box or a PC and enjoy the entertainment value provided by such targeted sites as Amazon VOD, with an extensive library of streamed titles, YouTube(TM), Google's Picasa(TM) Web Album, Bloomberg and a weather channel. The DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD70V include an SD Memory card slot and USB slot, making it easy for the consumer to view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format.

"With the expansion of the unique VIERA Cast functionality and the introduction of the industry's first dual VHS-Blu-ray deck, Panasonic's 2009 line cements our position as technology leaders and places Panasonic in the forefront of the Blu-ray arena," said Richard Simone, Director, Panasonic, the Entertainment Group. "Panasonic was the first company to produce a Blu-ray player with Bonus View and the first to incorporate BD Live functionality into a stand alone player. Now we are the first to bring to market a dual VHS-Blu ray player. When coupled with a Panasonic HDTV, Blu-ray gives the consumer the essential 1080p high definition experience."

In order to produce the ultimate picture quality, Panasonic's Blu-ray players employ high precision 4:4:4 signal technology, which working in tandem with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction, to compliment vertical direction processing. P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) is another technology that contributes to the superior picture quality of the Blu-ray players. P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel. Panasonic's Blu-ray players further utilize 16-level motion detection to categorize the image motion of each pixel into one of 16 levels; diagonal processing to detect diagonals and correct the pixels accordingly; 1080p up-conversion to up-convert content recorded in the 480i/p or 720p format to 1080p. The Blu-ray players also provide 1080/24p output, thereby reproducing cinema images from a Blu-ray Disc and DVD in their original 24p form with no need for conversion. This allows the user to enjoy cinema images in the same format used in cinema with a 1080/24p compatible TV.

Complimenting the HD audio codecs the three Blu-ray players feature 96kHz surround re-master, a function that enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources, and even improves the quality of the multi-channel audio data on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. The DMP-BD80 further enhances the audio experience with 7.1 channel analog out to produce true 7.1 surround sound, thereby affording the consumer a home theater environment that rivals the movie theater. The BD80 also includes a playback information window that can be used to display detailed image information while a movie is playing.

In order to obtain a reduction in power consumption the 2009 Blu-ray players use Auto Power Stand-By, a function that automatically turns off the player when you return to TV operation using the VIERA Link menu. In addition, the Stand-by Power Save automatically turns off the player's Quick Start function. When VIERA is turned on, Quick Start also turns on. In addition, the development of the UniPhier(R) single chip LSI makes it possible to pack an entire video signal processing circuit onto a single chip. This helps lower power consumption, reduces the number of parts needed and allows for a more compact design. The BD60 consumes 16% less power in standby mode than last year's model, the DMP-BD35.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Panasonic

CONTACT: Media, Jeff Samuels, +1-201-392-4571,
samuelsj@us.panasonic.com, or Chris De Maria, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com, both of Panasonic; or Alix Dunn of Cohn & Wolfe,
+1-212-798-9795, alix.dunn@cohnwolfe.com, for Panasonic

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

MedCom Signs National Provider Contract With AmeriPlan Corporation

HENDERSON, Nev., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedCom USA, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EMED), a leading provider of HIPAA compliant transaction solutions for the Medical and Dental industries, has signed a contract to offer EDI and Financial Transaction Portal solutions to AmeriPlan(R) Corporation's national network of healthcare providers.

AmeriPlan(R) Corporation has more than 200,000 providers in the following fields: dental, vision, prescription drugs, chiropractic, podiatry, medical, hospital advocacy, ancillary services and telemedicine. These healthcare providers will utilize the enhanced features provided by the MedCom Portal System to check insurance eligibilities and provide new financial services to its healthcare clients, including the MedCom Self-Pay Patient Payment Solutions which includes credit card, debit card, check processing and an automated recurring payment called Easy Pay.

Michael DeLaGarza, CEO and President of MedCom USA stated, "We have been working closely with AmeriPlan to roll out the service starting this month through Ameriplan's provider newsletters and MedCom's new sales reps which are dedicated to a quick and efficient adaptation of the MedCom Portal system. With the addition of these 25 new MedCom sales reps we will be able to expand our sales and distribution significantly with the help of AmeriPlan's own sales and provider marketing channels. We hope to have 1% of AmeriPlan's providers boarded within 12 months."

About MedCom USA, Inc.

MedCom USA, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EMED) provides innovative solutions for electronically processing HIPAA compliant transactions within the healthcare industry. MedCom USA provides a Web Portal for medical and dental professionals as well as healthcare institutions. MedCom USA offers its clientele the ability to facilitate the following transactions: Real-time Patient Eligibility, Real-time Referral Certification, Real-time Claim Status, Real-time Pre authorization, 100% Paperless Claims Processing and Submission to all United States based health plans and insurance carriers, Patient Easy Pay, Merchant Processing, Electronic Check Guarantee Service, and Accounts Receivable Financing. http://www.medcomusa.com/

About AmeriPlan(R) Corporation

AmeriPlan(R) Corporation was founded by identical twin brothers Dennis and Daniel Bloom in 1992. Their vision at the time was to provide an affordable discount-fee-for-services dental plan in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Since its inception this highly effective and affordable dental plan has grown into the nation's largest discount-fee-for-services program. What started with a few dentists in the DFW metroplex has grown into a series of discount programs that bring tremendous value to its members across the United States.

AmeriPlan(R) programs, which are priced from $14.95 to $59.95 per month for the entire household, now include health related savings with more than 200,000 providers in the following fields: dental, vision, prescription drugs, chiropractic, podiatry, medical, hospital advocacy, ancillary services and telemedicine. Over the years AmeriPlan members have saved more than $1 Billion on their healthcare costs through the utilization of AmeriPlan network providers, who represent some of the finest in the medical professions.

http://www.ameriplanusa.com/

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "may," "will," "would," "should," "plan," "projected," "intend," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Card Activation Technologies, Inc. (the Company) to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) defend its patent; (ii) build the management and human resources and infrastructure necessary to support the growth of its business; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at http://www.sec.gov/ under "Search for Company Filings."

MedCom USA, Inc.

CONTACT: MedCom USA, Inc., 1-888-955-9992

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

Voiceserve's Voipswitch Products Attract Global Interest at Cebit Hanover 2009

LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Voiceserve, Inc. , a UK based company targeting VoIP softswitch users and the global telecom market, exhibited its latest VOIPSWITCH products at CeBIT 2009 in Hanover, Germany.

The dynamic range of Voipswitch modules incorporated in the Voipswitch solution caters for a very broad range of Softswitch VOIP clientele. Interested potential clientele included WIFI, ISP and VOIP operators. VOIP hardware manufacturers from Asia, Europe and the USA exhibiting their wares at the fair showed interest in having the Voipswitch modules incorporated in their hardware. At the Exhibition, demonstrations were given showing the latest window mobile and IP-PBX software in addition to the already versatile standard Voipswitch modules.

Voiceserve's CTO Mr. Chris Oglaza commented, "Our past experience at Cebit has shown that this exhibition is a very important platform for launching and presenting new features within the Global Telecom arena. We were very encouraged by Cebit this year. Despite the current economic climate we had well over 250 leads. It is now up to our sales engineers and technicians to follow up the leads and try to convert as many as possible into sales. With the launch of the new modules, Voipswitch current clientele will be notified of the additional features, and invited to have these products incorporated in their softswitch systems."

About Voiceserve, Inc.

Voiceserve is a London-based software platform provider focusing primarily on delivering affordable next generation services to Internet Telephony Providers (ITSPs) located in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Products include VoipSwitch, a custom modular all-in-one Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) management platform licensing solution for resellers, VoIP airtime minutes bundled with optional convenient features, including virtual numbers, direct dial, web callback, and call forwarding and roaming free SIM technology. More information about Voipswitch can be found on http://www.voipswitch.com/

A complete profile about the Voiceserve Group is located at http://www.voiceservegroup.com/

This release contains certain forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors not under the company's control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, those detailed in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Voiceserve, Inc.

CONTACT: Mr. Alexander Ellinson. alex@voiceserve.net, +44-208-136-6000

Time Dwindles for High School Seniors Seeking Fashion School Awards ScholarshipsMarch 25 Deadline Set for Entries in Aspiring Designer Competition

CHICAGO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- High school seniors with an eye for fashion have only until March 25 to submit entries to the "Fashion Forward 2009" design competition and earn the chance of winning a full scholarship to any one of the ten campuses of the International Academy of Design & Technology (the Academy). This contest is in association with Teen Vogue Magazine.

Tom McNamara, senior vice president, Art & Design, said a local winner will be selected from each campus and all will receive a three-day, two-night expense-paid trip to the 2009 IMAGINE Fashion Show in Chicago where the national winner will be named.

"Local winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the Academy campus of their choice, but the national winner will win a full scholarship to the Academy campus of his or her choice, valued at more than $50,000. In addition, the national winner will have the added excitement of winning a trip to New York to attend Teen Vogue's Fashion University and of seeing his or her design featured in an advertisement in Teen Vogue Magazine," he said.

The contest is open to all legal residents of the United States who are high school seniors with an expected graduation date prior to December 31, 2009. The contest application, along with detailed instructions is available here: http://www.fashiondiner.com/contest/ff_application.pdf

Participants must sketch their garments, select fabrics and submit their designs. Once local winners have been selected, in addition to submitting a finished, originally designed garment based on the Academy's specifications, hopefuls are required to submit an 8 1/2" by 11" binder that summarizes their individual design ideas. This "Process Book" must include a written summary of the overall concept; a listing of the professional designers and other factors that influenced the design; sketches, illustrations, photographs or digital images of the project as it evolved; and a list of people the entrant contacted, along with the advice they provided. A short video that explains the contest can be viewed at http://www.mediavisionproductions.com/ff09contest.

"The competition is intended for young women and men who are serious in their quest for a career in fashion design," McNamara said. "The submission requirements are challenging, but no more so than the challenges they will face in the demanding, but wonderfully rewarding industry they are seeking to enter."

Hopefuls should submit entries to one and only one of the Academy's ten campuses, which are located in Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Orlando, Sacramento, San Antonio, Schaumburg, IL, Seattle, Nashville, and Tampa. The first round of judging will be conducted by a panel of Academy faculty and employees at each local campus. The final round will be conducted by a national panel of Academy faculty and employees, along with a special guest judge from Teen Vogue Magazine.

About the Academy

The International Academy of Design & Technology provides educational programs that are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities and career success in select design and technology fields. The Academy has been an established institution for more than 25 years and has 10 campuses across the US. At the Academy, students are part of an energetic community that shares ideas, solves problems, and finds new ways to approach work today and in the future. While enrolled at the Academy, each student is given an opportunity to grow vocationally, intellectually and professionally.

The Academy offers a variety of programs in the fields such as Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media Production, Fashion Merchandising and Game Design & Development. Programs vary by location. The Academy also offers fully-online degrees in certain programs. The International Academy of Design & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The Academy is a member of the Career Education Corporation network of universities, colleges and schools.

The International Academy of Design & Technology

CONTACT: Eileen Rochford, +1-773-463-2480,
eileenr@theharbingergroup.com, for The International Academy of Design &
Technology

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