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Companies news of 2009-03-20 (page 1)

  • The Quantum Group Receives a NYSE Amex Notification of a Listing Deficiency
  • Rogers to Host First Quarter 2009 Earnings Analyst Teleconference April 29, 2009
  • Wonder Auto Announces Restatement of Financial Statements
  • /C O R R E C T I O N -- Xyratex Ltd./In the news release, Xyratex Ltd. to Announce First...
  • Irvine Sensors Closes $9.5 Million Patent Deal
  • Citysearch Launches New Food Blog, 3 Buck BitesFood Lovers Can Now Discover the Best Cheap...
  • comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for February 2009Super Bowl Ad...
  • STMicroelectronics Launches Single-Chip Set-Top Box ICs for Sharper Competitive Edge in...
  • Imagination Technologies Joins with Partners to Present Leading 3D Technology and Tools at...
  • Xyratex Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Results
  • 2008 and Revised 2007 Passive Foreign Investment Company ('PFIC') Annual Information...
  • Light Reading Weekly's Picks of the WeekA look at Light Reading's collection of can't-miss...
  • Hatteras and Overture Lead Growing Carrier Ethernet Access Platform Market Segments in...
  • Voiceserve, Inc. (OTC: VSRV) Receives Unified Communications(R) Magazine's 2008 Product of...
  • CTG To Present on March 26, 2009 at the 20th Annual Wall Street Analyst Forum
  • MasTec Senior Management to Present at ThinkEquity's Clean Technology and Alternative...
  • Organic Wins Six Internet Advertising Competition AwardsAwards Highlight Organic's...
  • Onstream Media Announces Recent Developments- Including Termination of Narrowstep...
  • TechMedia Advertising, Inc. Enters Into Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% of the Issued and...
  • Former House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt to Join MMR Initiative to Promote...
  • Los Angeles World Airports Contracts for Suite of PASSUR(R) Solutions
  • Conolog Announces Opening of New Teleprotection Market in South America With Initial...
  • China Development Bank Provides ZTE US$15 Billion Credit Line
  • Travelzoo CIO to Present Fly.com at CASMA Conference
  • DayStar Technologies Announces Information in Compliance With Nasdaq Marketplace Rule...
  • Rentrak's OnDemand Essentials Announces Nine New Content Provider Subscribers- 4Kids...
  • Broadcom Expands Its Hybrid IP Set-Top Box Family with the Addition of New High Definition...
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  • Ingram Micro Announces Restructuring of Nordic Operations; Agrees to Sell Danish Unit



    The Quantum Group Receives a NYSE Amex Notification of a Listing Deficiency

    WELLINGTON, Fla., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Quantum Group, Inc. (NYSE Amex: QGP) (http://www.quantummd.com/) has reported that Quantum received notice on March 17, 2009 from the NYSE Amex (formerly American Stock Exchange (the "Exchange")) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(iv) of the Company Guide. Specifically, the Exchange staff noted that the Company sustained losses which are so substantial in relation to its overall operations or its existing financial sources that it appears questionable, in the opinion of the Exchange, as to whether the Company will be able to continue operations and/or meet its obligations as they mature.

    Noel J. Guillama, Quantum President & CEO, commented on these developments, "Quantum completed a public offering in the middle of an economic crisis on December 13, 2007, and since that time economic conditions have continued to deteriorate. Many companies have contracted, or literally gone out of business since that time. Quantum has continued to perform as we reported year over year revenue growth of 288% (Fiscal Year 2007 to Fiscal Year 2008), filed for 18 provisional patents, and recently deployed what we believe to be the most comprehensive, patient-centric health information platform in the country - PWeR(TM) (Personal Wellness electronic Record). We have not stopped looking for additional capital resources, and have been engaged in active discussions with current stakeholders to assist the Company in providing our plan to the NYSE Amex. The focus of our plan will be three-fold: Successfully regain compliance as an NYSE Amex listed company for the benefit of our stakeholders, continue our efforts to enhance shareholder value by sustaining our triple-digit growth rate, and continue our active participation in the transformation of the healthcare industry. I remain optimistic by our prospects and am confident that our team, including management, employees and stakeholders, will double our efforts in the coming days to meet the challenges."

    The Company intends to submit a plan by April 16, 2009 outlining its compliance strategy with the continued listing deficiency by September 17, 2009. If the Company's plan to regain compliance is accepted by the Exchange, the Company may be able to continue its listing during this period, during which time it will be subject to periodic review to determine progress consistent with the plan. If the Company does not submit a plan or if the plan is not accepted by the Exchange, the Company will be subject to delisting procedures as set forth in the Exchange Company Guide. Under Company Guide rules, the Company has the right to appeal the determination by the Exchange staff to initiate delisting proceedings and to seek a hearing before an Exchange Panel. The time and place of such a hearing will be determined by the Panel. If the Panel does not grant the relief sought by the Company, its securities could be delisted from the Exchange. There is no assurance that the Exchange staff will accept the Company's plan of compliance or that, even if such plan is accepted, the Company will be able to implement the plan within the prescribed timeframe.

    Effective within five days of the receipt of the above-referenced deficiency, the Company's stock trading symbol will be ".BC" indicator denoting the Company's current noncompliance. The indicator will remain in place until the Company regains compliance with all applicable continued listing requirements.

    Further, Quantum reported as per AMEX Company Guide Section 610(b), that its financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, contained a going concern qualification from its independent accounting firm, Dazskal Bolton LLP. Additional information regarding the going concern qualification can be found in the Company's 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2009.

    About The Quantum Group, Inc.

    The Quantum Group is an innovation-driven Healthcare Services Organization (HSO) that provides business process solutions, service chain management, strategic consulting and leading edge technology to the healthcare industry.

    We have developed PWeR(TM), a cutting-edge, patent-pending healthcare technology platform that we believe to be in line with President Obama's agenda for healthcare reform. The Stimulus Package provides $19 billion for the implementation of healthcare information technology to infuse efficiencies, reduce costs and improve the quality of patient care. PWeR can integrate all of the functions a physician/provider, hospital, clinic and related professionals utilize in one patient-centric, web-based platform and falls well within the economic incentives offered by the new law. We believe we are positioned to be a catalyst for change as we take aim at the $700 billion inefficiency gap in the United States healthcare industry.

    Certain statements contained in this news release, which are not based on historical facts, are forward-looking statements as the term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to substantial uncertainties and risks in part detailed in the respective company's Securities and Exchange Commission 10-KSB, 10-QSB, S-8, SB-2, S-1 and 8-K filings (and amendments thereto) that may cause actual results to materially differ from projections. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "plans," "will," "may," "anticipates," "believes," "should," "intends," "estimates" "could" and other words of similar meaning. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to properly execute its business model, to raise substantial and immediate additional capital to implement its business model, to continue revenue growth trend in fiscal year 2009, to control patient medical cost relative to income received, to attract and retain executive, management and operational personnel, to continue growing its patient base, to negotiate favorable current debt and future capital raises, to negotiate favorable agreements with a diversified provider base and to continue to supply the services needed by its HMO clients as well as physician clients. We have further risk in the deployment of our technology platform, the utilization by our clients, technical and software setbacks, cost of development, as well as the capital to deploy it. We are subject further to interruptions of service. Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. As a result, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: PR Financial Marketing Jim Blackman: 713-256-0369 jim@prfmonline.com or Red Chip Companies Dave Gentry: 407-644-4256 dave@redchip.com or The Quantum Group, Inc. Danielle Amodio: 561.798.9800 DAmodio@QuantumMD.com

    The Quantum Group, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jim Blackman, PR Financial Marketing, +1-713-256-0369,
    jim@prfmonline.com; Dave Gentry, Red Chip Companies, +1-407-644-4256,
    dave@redchip.com; Danielle Amodio, The Quantum Group, Inc., +1-561-798-9800,
    DAmodio@QuantumMD.com

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




    Rogers to Host First Quarter 2009 Earnings Analyst Teleconference April 29, 2009

    TORONTO, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rogers Communications Inc. ("Rogers"), Canada's leading diversified communications and media company, plans to release its first quarter 2009 financial results before North American markets open the morning of Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Rogers' management will host a teleconference with the financial community at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day to discuss the Company's results and outlook.

    Those wishing to listen to the teleconference should access the live webcast on the Investor Relations section of Rogers' website at http://www.rogers.com/. A recording of the teleconference will be available on Rogers' website for re-broadcast following the teleconference for at least two weeks.

    Those members of the financial community wishing to ask questions during the call should dial 416.644.3414 at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time and requesting access to Rogers' first quarter 2009 earnings teleconference. In addition to the webcast archive, a telephonic re-broadcast will also be available following the teleconference by dialing 416.640.1917, conference ID number 21301732 followed by the number sign.

    To automatically receive Rogers' news releases electronically, visit the Investor Relations section of http://www.rogers.com/ and subscribe to RSS Feeds and/or Email Subscriptions.

    About the Company:

    Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are engaged in wireless voice and data communications services through Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider and the operator of the country's only national GSM/HSPA based network. Through Cable, we are Canada's leading provider of cable television services as well as high-speed Internet access and telephony services. Through Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, and sports entertainment. We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange . For further information about the Rogers group of companies, please visit http://www.rogers.com/.

    Rogers Communications Inc.

    CONTACT: Deborah DeRoche on (416) 935-3551 or
    deborah.deroche@rci.rogers.com




    Wonder Auto Announces Restatement of Financial Statements

    JINZHOU CITY, China, March 20 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical, suspension parts and engine accessories in China, today announced that it plans to restate financial results and will record a non-cash stock compensation expense of $18.3 million and $7.5 million for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

    The financial statement restatement is in respect to the accounting treatment for the release of "make good" shares and the classification of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows and the restatement does not have an effect on the Company's total assets, total liabilities and total stockholders' equity, liquidity, cash resources, or future business operations. In connection with the restatement, there will be no change to the Company's previously reported shares issued and outstanding.

    The restatement reflects a change in the accounting treatment for shares pledged by certain shareholders in connection with a private placement transaction that occurred in June 2006. In connection with the private placement, the shareholders pledged and deposited into escrow 3.3 million shares of the Company's common stock pursuant to a "make good" escrow agreement with the private placement investors. Under the "make good" escrow agreement, the pledged shares were to be deliverable to the private placement investors, on a pro rata basis, if the Company did not meet certain minimum net income thresholds during the fiscal years 2006 and 2007. The Company achieved its net income thresholds for both 2006 and 2007. As a result, the shares were returned to the shareholders.

    Additionally, the Company determined that a previously recorded decrease of restricted cash, which was used as collateral support for the Company's bills payable, should have been accounted for in cash flows from financing activities, instead of cash flow from investing activities, for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008. As a result, the Company will record changes in both net cash used in investing activities and net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, as well as the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and December 31, 2006. The respective increases and decreases in net cash used in investing activities were offset by equivalent increases or decreases in net cash provided by financing activities, resulting in no change in the Company's total net cash flow for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

    Additional information relating to the restatement is available in the Company's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2009.

    About Wonder Auto

    Based in Jinzhou City, Liaoning, China, Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., through its Chinese subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures and sells automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories. Wonder Auto was ranked second in sales revenue in the China market for automotive alternators and starters in 2007. With respective 7 different series and over 230 models of alternators, 10 different series and 150 models of starters, various suspension and engine related parts, the Company supplies to a wide range of automakers, engine producers and auto parts suppliers both in domestic China and overseas. Wonder Auto's main customers include Beijing MOBIS Auto Parts & Components Co., Ltd, Harbin Dongan Automotive Engine Co., Ltd, Shenyang Xinguang Huachen Auto Engine Co., Ltd, SWT, Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Co., Ltd., Shanghai VW and Weifang Diesel Engine. For more information, please log on http://www.watg.cn/ .

    Safe harbor statement

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

    For more information, please contact: Lydia Zhao Assistant CFO Tel: +86-10-8478-5339 Cell: +86-130-2118-4792 Email: lydiaz@watg.cn Yechon Xie Investor Relations Manager Tel: +86-416-266-1186 Cell: +86-137-0006-1685 Email: ycxie@watg.cn

    Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.

    CONTACT: Lydia Zhao, Assistant CFO, +86-10-8478-5339, Cell:
    +86-130-2118-4792, lydiaz@watg.cn, or Yechon Xie, Investor Relations Manager,
    +86-416-266-1186, Cell: +86-137-0006-1685, ycxie@watg.cn, both of Wonder Auto
    Technology, Inc.

    Web Site: http://www.watg.cn/




    /C O R R E C T I O N -- Xyratex Ltd./In the news release, Xyratex Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Results, issued 20-Mar-2009 by Xyratex Ltd. over PR Newswire, in the Conference Call Information Section, the United States phone number should read "(866) 783-2140" rather than "(866) 783-214" as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. The complete, corrected release follows:Xyratex Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Results

    HAVANT, England, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xyratex Ltd. , a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, will release its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended February 28, 2009 after the market closes on Thursday March 26, 2009.

    Conference Call Information The company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 26, 2009. The conference call can be accessed online via the company's website http://www.xyratex.com/investors, or by telephone as follows: United States (866) 783-2140 Outside the United States (857) 350-1599 Passcode 45202268 A replay will be available via the company's website http://www.xyratex.com/investors, or can be accessed by telephone through April 1, 2009 as follows: United States (888) 286-8010 Outside the United States (617) 801-6888 Passcode 70807235 About Xyratex

    Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise data storage subsystems and storage process technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols.

    Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States and South East Asia.

    Xyratex Ltd.

    CONTACT: Brad Driver, Investor Relations of Xyratex Ltd.,
    +1-408-325-7260, bdriver@us.xyratex.com

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




    Irvine Sensors Closes $9.5 Million Patent Deal

    COSTA MESA, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Irvine Sensors Corporation announced today that it has closed the pending transaction announced in December 2008 to sell most of its patents and patent applications to Aprolase Development Co., LLC ("Aprolase") for an aggregate purchase price of up to $9.5 million in cash. Of this purchase price, $8.5 million has already been paid. Aprolase has agreed to pay the final $1.0 million within 30 days upon successful completion of a third-party license termination and continuing best efforts to amend or terminate other third party licenses. The assets in the transaction are primarily based upon Irvine Sensors' systems, sensors and electronics packaging technologies. Aprolase has licensed the patented technology back to Irvine Sensors for royalty-free, worldwide use.

    John Carson, Irvine Sensors Chairman of the Board and CEO, said, "This is a watershed transaction for us. It immensely improves our liquidity and balance sheet, and we believe it demonstrates a potential for the future. We expect that our core research and development business will continue to be a source of patentable innovations every year, and this approach to monetizing such assets is very attractive. In addition, the immediate infusion of capital, coupled with the extinguishment of debt from the Optex sale, positions us to pursue multiple market opportunities."

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

    Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This message may contain forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "think," "may," "will" and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, the ability of the Company to obtain additional patents or enter into similar transactions in the future. Such statements speak only as of the date hereof and are subject to change. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

    Important factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully terminate the third-party license agreement; our ability to pursue multiple market opportunities; our ability to successfully specify, develop or acquire, complete, introduce, market and transition to volume production new products and technologies in a cost-effective and timely manner; the Company's ability to obtain new patents and future deals related to such patents; the impact of competing technologies and products; the rate at which current or future customers adopt our technologies; the Company's cash resources and the effectiveness of our expense and cost control and reduction efforts; the effects of international conflicts, natural disasters and other events beyond our control; and the general economic, political and market conditions and specific conditions that may impact our operations. Further information on Irvine Sensors Corporation, including additional risk factors that may affect our forward-looking statements, is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Current Reports on Form 8-K and our other SEC filings that are available through the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov/).

    Irvine Sensors Corporation

    CONTACT: Investor Relations of Irvine Sensors Corporation,
    +1-714-444-8718, investorrelations@irvine-sensors.com

    Web Site: http://www.irvine-sensors.com/




    Citysearch Launches New Food Blog, 3 Buck BitesFood Lovers Can Now Discover the Best Cheap Eats in Their Neighborhood

    WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Citysearch, a leading online local guide and an operating business of IAC , today introduces 3BuckBites.com, the new food lookbook blog by Citysearch designed to highlight the country's best cheap eats for $3.99 or less.

    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090320/LA86816) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081119/LAW061ALOGO-b)

    3BuckBites.com features photos of culinary delights submitted by foodies who have scoured their neighborhoods for the best local deals. Users can search by food type, price range, special offers and city to find the most decadent bites to satisfy their budget and taste buds.

    Citysearch editors, bloggers and users submit visually appealing and exceptional foods to be showcased on the site like Aussie Meat Pie, Chili Split, Gaufre de Liege and Green Pork Tamales all for the price of $3.99 or less. Photos are accompanied by commentary about where to go locally to try it.

    "3BuckBites features great tasting gourmet foods for a great value," said Robert Moritz, Citysearch VP of Content. "There's a variety for consumers to indulge in without feeling guilty."

    Users can also vote for their favorite dishes and leave comments to share with friends on their blogs and other social networks like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

    Visit 3BuckBites by Citysearch now. You can also find us on Twitter and on Facebook.

    3BuckBites.com follows the recently launched MopShots by Citysearch, which debuted in February and highlights the best in hairstyles and LuckyToes by Citysearch, which debuted last week and features the best in shoe styles from across the country.

    About 3BuckBites

    3BuckBites.com is the new food lookbook blog from Citysearch, a leading online local guide and operating business of IAC . 3BuckBites.com is designed to highlight the country's best cheap eats, for $3.99 or less. Users can search decadent, bargain bites by food type, price range, special offers and city. For further information, check out http://www.3buckbites.com/.

    About Citysearch

    Citysearch is the essential urban companion for living bigger, better and smarter in your city. Combining in-the-know editorial recommendations, candid user comments, and expert advice from local businesses, we keep you connected to the most popular and undiscovered places wherever you are. Citysearch is an operating business of IAC . For more information, visit http://www.citysearch.com/.

    Media Contact: Nicole Myden Citysearch PR Manager 310.360.4415 Nicole.Myden@citysearch.com

    Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081119/LAW061ALOGO-b
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090320/LA86816
    http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN5
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Citysearch

    CONTACT: Nicole Myden, Citysearch PR Manager, +1-310-360-4415,
    Nicole.Myden@citysearch.com

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




    comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for February 2009Super Bowl Ad Propels 55 Percent Gain at Hulu in FebruaryValentine's Day, Tax Season and Travel Planning Influence Online Activity

    RESTON, Va., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties for February 2009 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. February represented a softer month for total Web activity due to having fewer days, with only a handful of site categories achieving gains versus January. Among the gaining categories were Flowers/Gifts/Greetings and E-cards, which benefited from Valentine's Day, and travel and tax preparation sites, which also saw seasonal increases.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO)

    "Valentine's Day was a key driver of online activity in February as Americans bought gifts and sent e-cards to their loved ones," commented Jack Flanagan, executive vice president of comScore Media Metrix. "This month also saw a significant spike in activity to Hulu after it aired an ad during this year's Super Bowl, which both ignited the site's popularity and highlighted the growing mainstream appeal of online video."

    Hulu Captures #2 Growing Property Spot

    Hulu, the online video joint venture of NBC Universal and News Corp, surged 55 percent to 7.8 million unique visitors in February, driven in large part by its TV ad campaign starring Alec Baldwin. This considerable growth helped Hulu secure the #2 spot in this month's Top-Gaining Properties ranking. For figures on video viewing at Hulu, including videos viewed in its syndicated network of sites, please see the most recent comScore Video Metrix ranking: http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=2741

    Traffic to Tax Sites Surges as Season Continues

    February marked another strong month for the Tax category as increasing numbers of Americans took to filing their 2008 returns. The category grew 22 percent to more than 30 million visitors. Among the three largest tax providers, Intuit's TurboTax division lead in growth with 36 percent (compared to 21 percent for all Intuit Properties) followed by TaxACT with 32 percent and H&R Block with 20 percent.

    Valentine's Day Drives Gains at Gift and E-Cards Sites

    Valentine's Day marked an occasion for Americans to express their love and appreciation for friends, family members and significant others. Traffic to Retail - Flowers/Gifts/Greetings sites jumped 15 percent to 35.6 million visitors, led by AmericanGreetings Property with 13.1 million visitors. Triple-digit growth was experienced by several sites, including ProFlowers.com (up 427 percent to 4.7 million visitors) and FTD.com (up 260 percent to 3.5 million visitors).

    E-Cards sites also experienced gains in February, growing 5 percent to 21.3 million visitors. AG Interactive, which includes AmericanGreetings.com and BlueMountain.com, led the category with 6 million visitors, followed by Evite.com with 5 million visitors, and 123Greetings.com with 3.2 million visitors.

    Travel Sites Gain as Americans Hunt for Spring Travel Bargains

    Travel sites experienced seasonal gains in February sparked by spring travel planning. The Online Travel Agents category grew 1 percent to 39.5 million visitors, led by Expedia, Inc. with nearly 23 million visitors. Orbitz Worldwide ranked second with nearly 14 million visitors, followed by Priceline.com Inc. with 9.7 million visitors.

    Other travel categories that experienced increases included the Travel - Information category, led by TravelAdNetwork with 10.4 million visitors, and the Travel - Hotel/Resorts category, led by Hilton Hotels with 4.7 million visitors.

    Top 50 Properties

    Google Sites continued to lead as the most visited property in February with nearly 149 million visitors, followed by Yahoo! Sites with 144.3 million visitors and Microsoft Sites with 121.1 million visitors. The remaining properties in the top ten maintained their positions from the January ranking.

    Top 50 Ad Focus Ranking

    Platform-A led the February Ad Focus ranking, reaching 90 percent of the 192.2 million Americans online. Yahoo! Network ranked second, reaching 85 percent, while ValueClick Networks captured the third position with an 82-percent reach. Specific Media moved up one spot to #6 with a 74-percent reach, while Google climbed two spots to #7 reaching 73 percent of online visitors.

    TABLE 1 comScore Top 10 Gaining Properties by Percentage Change in Unique Visitors* (U.S.) February 2009 vs. January 2009 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) Jan-09 Feb-09 % Change Rank by Unique Visitors Total Internet : Total Audience 191,863 192,187 0 N/A The Mozilla Organization 14,161 22,851 61 35 HULU.COM 5,022 7,796 55 127 Wells Fargo 11,724 18,121 55 53 IRS.GOV 14,663 22,068 51 39 TaxACT 5,883 7,771 32 130 Hallmark 3,827 4,863 27 222 News International 4,040 4,902 21 221 Intuit** 16,172 19,563 21 46 H&R Block** 6,073 7,269 20 143 Betawave Partners - Partial List 3,582 4,279 19 245 *Ranking based on the top 250 properties in February 2009. **Intuit and H&R Block properties include non-tax related products and services such as Quicken, Quickbooks, and H&R Block Banking Services. TABLE 2 comScore Top 10 Gaining Site Categories* by Percentage Change in Unique Visitors (U.S.) February 2009 vs. January 2009 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) Jan-09 Feb-09 % Change Total Internet : Total Audience 191,863 192,187 0 Business/Finances - Taxes 24,703 30,088 22 Retail - Flowers/Gifts/Greetings 30,860 35,602 15 Services - e-cards 20,338 21,318 5 Real Estate 40,982 42,410 3 Retail - Computer Software 37,545 38,797 3 Auto - Manufacturer 19,938 20,274 2 Travel - Online Travel Agents 38,973 39,540 1 Travel - Information 40,753 41,119 1 Travel - Hotels/Resorts 29,976 30,094 0 Community - Gay/Lesbian 3,246 3,258 0 *Beginning with January 2009 comScore Media Metrix data, each media entity in comScore's Client Focused Dictionary can only be classified into one content category and subcategory. TABLE 3 comScore Top 50 Properties (U.S.) February 2009 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Unique Visitors (000) Source: comScore Media Metrix Rank Property Unique Rank Property Unique Visitors Visitors (000) (000) Total Internet : Total Audience 192,187 1 Google Sites 148,885 26 Target Corporation 26,961 2 Yahoo! Sites 144,304 27 Bank of America 26,148 3 Microsoft Sites 121,093 28 Time Warner - Excluding AOL 25,911 4 AOL LLC 105,016 29 Weatherbug Property 25,515 5 Fox Interactive Media 84,632 30 Answers.com Sites 24,997 6 Ask Network 71,343 31 Demand Media 24,574 7 eBay 67,474 32 United Online, Inc 23,860 8 Wikimedia Foundation Sites 60,892 33 Gorilla Nation 22,968 9 Amazon Sites 59,944 34 Expedia Inc 22,880 10 FACEBOOK.COM 57,375 35 The Mozilla Organization 22,851 11 Glam Media 51,121 36 Photobucket.com LLC 22,606 12 Apple Inc. 50,867 37 Gannett Sites 22,289 13 Turner Network 48,904 38 AT&T, Inc. 22,137 14 CBS Interactive 48,872 39 IRS.GOV 22,068 15 New York Times Digital 46,199 40 WordPress 22,015 16 Viacom Digital 44,346 41 JPMorgan Chase Property 20,800 17 craigslist, inc. 39,016 42 Real.com Network 20,407 18 Weather Channel, The 37,215 43 Shopzilla.com Sites 20,154 19 AT&T Interactive Network 35,324 44 CareerBuilder LLC 20,083 20 Adobe Sites 33,287 45 Everyday Health 19,942 21 Comcast Corporation 31,958 46 Intuit 19,563 22 Wal-Mart 29,415 47 Monster Worldwide 19,559 23 Superpages.com 28,956 48 iVillage.com: The Network Womens Network 19,433 24 Verizon Communications Corporation 27,979 49 WebMD Health 19,339 25 Disney Online 27,615 50 NBC Universal 19,091 TABLE 4 comScore Ad Focus Ranking (U.S.) February 2009 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Unique Visitors (000) Source: comScore Media Metrix Rank Property Unique Reach Visitors (000) % Total Internet : Total Audience 192,187 100% 1 Platform-A** 172,618 90% 2 Yahoo! Network** 163,406 85% 3 ValueClick Networks** 157,753 82% 4 Google Ad Network** 156,481 81% 5 Yahoo! Sites 144,304 75% 6 Specific Media** 142,774 74% 7 Google 140,863 73% 8 Traffic Marketplace** 139,372 73% 9 Tribal Fusion** 137,876 72% 10 24/7 Real Media** 137,409 71% 11 Tremor Media - Potential Reach 132,219 69% 12 Casale Media - MediaNet** 131,982 69% 13 interCLICK** 125,403 65% 14 Adconion Media Group** 124,792 65% 15 Microsoft Media Network US** 123,363 64% 16 CPX Interactive** 122,323 64% 17 Turn, Inc** 121,483 63% 18 ADSDAQ by ContextWeb** 116,489 61% 19 Collective Network** 113,284 59% 20 Burst Media** 108,692 57% 21 Revenue Science** 108,259 56% 22 MSN-Windows Live 107,495 56% 23 Digital Broadcasting Group (DBG) - Potential Reach 106,408 55% 24 AOL Media Network 105,016 55% 25 BrightRoll Video Network - Potential Reach 94,218 49% 26 AdBrite** 82,008 43% 27 YOUTUBE.COM 81,306 42% 28 Vibrant Media** 75,291 39% 29 Undertone Networks** 75,143 39% 30 YuMe Video Network - Potential Reach 74,858 39% 31 Monster Career Ad Network (CAN)** 74,515 39% 32 Centro - Potential Reach 73,307 38% 33 NNN Total Newspapers: U.S. 71,664 37% 34 Ask Network 71,343 37% 35 TattoMedia** 71,262 37% 36 MYSPACE.COM* 70,297 37% 37 Pulse 360** 68,035 35% 38 Kontera** 64,108 33% 39 Gorilla Nation Media - Potential Reach 63,647 33% 40 ITN Digital Networks - Potential Reach 61,336 32% 41 Adify** 58,714 31% 42 IAC Ad Solutions 58,425 30% 43 FACEBOOK.COM 57,375 30% 44 EBAY.COM 53,239 28% 45 MSN.COM Home Page 53,023 28% 46 Glam Media 51,121 27% 47 AMAZON.COM 50,067 26% 48 NNN Top 25 49,112 26% 49 Business.com Network 47,501 25% 50 Snap Shots Network** 46,101 24% Reach % denotes the percentage of the total Internet population that viewed a particular entity at least once in February. For instance, Yahoo! Sites was seen by 75 percent of the 192 million Internet users in February. * Entity has assigned some portion of traffic to other syndicated entities. ** Denotes an advertising network. About comScore Media Metrix

    comScore Media Metrix provides industry-leading Internet audience measurement services that report details of online media usage, visitor demographics and online buying power for the home, work and university audiences across local U.S. markets and across the globe. comScore Media Metrix reports are used by financial analysts, advertising agencies, publishers and marketers. comScore Media Metrix syndicated ratings are based on industry-sanctioned sampling methodologies.

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    STMicroelectronics Launches Single-Chip Set-Top Box ICs for Sharper Competitive Edge in Cable and SatelliteSTi5197 and STi5189 implement cable or satellite demodulation alongside decoding and processing to deliver higher integration, with USB and Ethernet interfaces supporting added-value functions

    GENEVA, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , the world's leading supplier of silicon chips for set-top boxes (STBs), has introduced two new single-chip STB ICs that enable manufacturers to increase product performance and implement added-value features using fewer components. The STi5197 for cable STBs and STi5189 for satellite STBs share a common architecture and are software compatible, enabling efficient development and fast time-to-market for products such as basic zappers, interactive and DVR-capable STBs, and hybrid STBs.

    The STi5197 includes a QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) demodulator and the STi5189 includes a QPSK (quadrature phase-shift keying) demodulator, and both products have a common architecture for MPEG-2 audio/video-decoding and application-processing functions. The common architecture saves product development time, lowers bill-of-material costs, and simplifies pc-board design to deliver highly price-competitive products into global markets. Each device supports relevant cable or satellite broadcast standards. The STi5197 supports DVB-C including ITU-T J83 Annexes A/B/C, and TSMF (Transport Stream Multiplex Frame). The STi5189 supports DVB-S for satellite. All industry-standard middleware and browsers are also supported.

    Both ICs support all major conditional-access security schemes, with integrated DVB, DES (Data Encryption Standard), Multi2 and ICAM (Integrated Conditional Access Module) descramblers as well as a built-in smart-card interface, which will help to broaden markets for pay-TV services.

    "The STi5197 sets a new industry standard for secure, mass-market set-top boxes, reinforcing the outstanding success of the ST's OMEGA family of MPEG2 decoders," said Philippe Lambinet Executive VP of Home Entertainment and Display group. "It will bring further cost reductions for manufacturers while giving viewers the advanced connectivity features they now expect as standard, while respecting low power requirements."

    Additional features common to both devices include an interface to off-chip Flash memory, enabling support for a PVR-type time-shift feature without requiring a hard disk drive. The USB interface provided is ideal for general connectivity including implementing DVR-enabled STBs. An Ethernet interface is also integrated enabling manufacturers to build hybrid STBs on the same platform. There is also an integrated audio subsystem providing digital and analog outputs and supporting MP3 and Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding.

    Software compatibility between the STi5197 and STi5189 streamlines development of either cable or satellite products. In addition, ST's rich STB-development ecosystem provides common development tools and the fully documented and supported programming interface STAPI, which enables easy porting of software, and therefore promotes code re-use and compliance with industry standards.

    Compared to previous-generation STB ICs, the new devices also benefit from higher processing performance as well as sophisticated power management featuring two power-saving modes to help designers meet local energy-efficiency regulations for consumer products.

    Both devices are available in a choice of 23 x 23mm plastic BGA (PBGA) or cost-optimized 15 x 15mm low-profile fine-pitch BGA (LFBGA) package.

    About STMicroelectronics

    STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2008, the Company's net revenues were $9.84 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.

    STMicroelectronics

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

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




    Imagination Technologies Joins with Partners to Present Leading 3D Technology and Tools at Games Developers Conference 2009

    SAN FRANCISCO, March 20 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Imagination, Digital Legends, Firemint, Nokia and Samsung deliver mobile 3D leadership

    Imagination Technologies, a leading provider of System-on-Chip (SoC) silicon IP, is working with partners including Digital Legends, Firemint, Nokia and Samsung to bring the best in 3D tutorials, demonstrations and devices to Games Developers Conference 2009 (San Francisco, March 23-27).

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    At GDC Imagination and Digital Legends, creators of the stunning ONE for Nokia N-Gage by Nokia and Kroll for iPhone, are working together to bring real world experience of developing using the POWERVR Insider SDK to GDC attendees. Imagination will present a tutorial on developing mobile-3D games using the POWERVR SDK and Tools. This free session starts with art assets created by Digital Legends and goes on to give a practical, detailed introduction in this leading SDK package for mobile 3D-content development with POWERVR, the de facto standard for mobile-3D.

    Tony King-Smith, VP Marketing, Imagination Technologies says: "The combination of Digital Legend's art assets and the expertise of the POWERVR Insider team equal a compelling and instructive insight into deploying 3D assets for mobile games. Our joint presentation with Firemint shows the full benefits of working with our POWERVR Insider ecosystem partners to optimise applications with the POWERVR Insider team. With great devices from Nokia and Samsung on which to run this content, and their ecosystems taking full advantage of our SDK tools and tutorials, we have the 'perfect storm' of mobile 3D at GDC."

    In the GDC Mobile programme Imagination and Firemint, winners for 'Excellence in Connectivity' at last month's 5th International Mobile Gaming Awards, will be presenting on 'Optimizing for OpenGL ES 2.0: The foundations of Firemint's Real Racing' (Monday March 23rd at 3pm). The talk will explore programming 3D graphics for OpenGL ES 2.0 games via a case study of design and development of Firemint's award winning Real Racing.

    Imagination will be joined at GDC Expo by AAA-title developer IUGO Mobile Entertainment, creators of the Toy Bot Diaries series, Zombie Attack! and Re-Volt, described by Guinness' World Records Gamer's Edition 2009 as the world's "most advanced mobile game." IUGO will be previewing Freeballin' an epic pinball game due to be released soon.

    Swedish state of the art game developer Jadestone will also be joining Imagination on its booth at the GDC Expo to demonstrate the latest in its mobile games, including the IMGA Innovation Award-winning Kodo Evolved. Ari-Pekka Kotanen, Manager, Games Device Software Nokia says: "We are delighted with the support for a wide range of Nokia phones in the POWERVR Insider SDK. Nokia was one of the first to recognise the importance of advanced graphics in mobile devices for a wide range of applications such as gaming, user interfaces and navigation. Our current and future phones with POWERVR technology are examples of Nokia's commitment to leading the industry in graphics for multimedia computing and we can't wait to see what Imagination, Digital Legends (developer of ONE for N-Gage) and Firemint (developer of Mega Monsters for N-Gage) have to show."

    Sanj Matharu, Global Relations Manager, Samsung Mobile Innovator says: "Imagination is using the new Samsung Omnia HD as a key demonstration platform at GDC 2009 with brilliant 3D game content from Digital Legends and others. Imagination provides industry leading SDKs, tools and support for devices incorporating POWERVR and we are delighted that they are supporting Samsung handsets with both their SDK and OpenGL ES 2.0 demos."

    'Developing Mobile 3D Games Using the POWERVR SDK and Tools' (25th March 2009 at 12pm, room 2012) is sponsored by Imagination Technologies and is open to all GDC badge holders. Places can be reserved by sending an email to gdc@imgtec.com. Attendees will be entered into a draw on the day to win a Beagle Board (http://beagleboard.org) with POWERVR SGX graphics technology.

    During the GDC Expo from March 25th - 27th Imagination will be showing the latest devices and content enabled by POWERVR graphics, including phones from Nokia, Samsung and others as well as launching the latest v2.4 version of the POWERVR Insider SDK. Free copies of the SDK will be available from the booth at 5749NH as long as stocks last.

    Demonstrations from Imagination can also be found at the Khronos DevU on March 24th. Khronos open standards are the foundation of many of the products on display at GDC and GDC Mobile. Imagination is a Promoter Member of the group.

    About Imagination Technologies

    Imagination Technologies Group plc (LSE: IMG) - a global leader in multimedia and communication silicon technologies - creates and licenses market-leading processor cores for graphics, video, multi-threaded embedded processing/DSP and multi-standard communications applications. These silicon intellectual property (IP) solutions for systems-on-chip (SoC) are complemented by strong array of software tools and drivers as well as extensive developer and middleware ecosystems. Target markets include mobile phone, handheld multimedia, home consumer entertainment, mobile and low-power computing, and in-car electronics.

    Its licensees include many of the leading semiconductor and consumer electronics companies. Imagination has corporate headquarters in the United Kingdom, with sales and R&D offices worldwide. See: www.imgtec.com.

    Imagination Technologies

    David Harold of Imagination Technologies, +44-1923-260-511, fax +44-1923-270-188, david.harold@imgtec.com. Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090320/NY86704




    Xyratex Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Results

    HAVANT, England, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xyratex Ltd. , a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, will release its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended February 28, 2009 after the market closes on Thursday March 26, 2009.

    Conference Call Information The company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 26, 2009. The conference call can be accessed online via the company's website http://www.xyratex.com/investors, or by telephone as follows: United States (866) 783-214 Outside the United States (857) 350-1599 Passcode 45202268 A replay will be available via the company's website http://www.xyratex.com/investors, or can be accessed by telephone through April 1, 2009 as follows: United States (888) 286-8010 Outside the United States (617) 801-6888 Passcode 70807235 About Xyratex

    Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise data storage subsystems and storage process technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols.

    Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States and South East Asia.

    Xyratex Ltd.

    CONTACT: Brad Driver, Investor Relations of Xyratex Ltd.,
    +1-408-325-7260, bdriver@us.xyratex.com

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




    2008 and Revised 2007 Passive Foreign Investment Company ('PFIC') Annual Information Statements Now Available on Genesis Lease Limited's Corporate Website

    SHANNON, Ireland, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesis Lease Limited today announced the availability of its 2008 PFIC Annual Information Statement, which has been posted on its website. In addition, a revised 2007 PFIC Annual Information Statement is posted on the Company's website.

    Genesis Lease Limited is a PFIC for U.S. Federal income tax purposes and therefore U.S. holders are subjected to special tax rules.

    U.S. shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors with respect to the 2008 and the revised 2007 PFIC Annual Information Statements.

    Genesis will maintain a policy of posting the PFIC annual shareholder information statement on its corporate website at http://www.genesislease.com/ to assist U.S. holders in their tax reporting.

    About Genesis Lease Limited

    Genesis Lease Limited is a global commercial aircraft leasing company that is headquartered in Shannon, Ireland. Genesis acquires and leases modern, operationally efficient passenger and cargo jet aircraft to a diverse group of airlines throughout the world. Genesis leverages the worldwide platform of GECAS to service its portfolio of leases, allowing management to focus on executing its growth strategy.

    Genesis's common shares, in the form of American Depositary Shares, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GLS."

    GLS-G CONTACTS: Genesis Lease Limited Alan Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer +353 61 233 300 alan.jenkins@genesislease.com KCSA Strategic Communications Jeffrey Goldberger / Marybeth Csaby +1-212-896-1249 / 1236 jgoldberger@kcsa.com / mcsaby@kcsa.com

    Genesis Lease Limited

    CONTACT: Alan Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer of Genesis Lease Limited,
    +353-61-233-300, alan.jenkins@genesislease.com; or Jeffrey Goldberger,
    +1-212-896-1249, jgoldberger@kcsa.com, or Marybeth Csaby, +1-212-896-1236,
    mcsaby@kcsa.com, both of KCSA Strategic Communications

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




    Light Reading Weekly's Picks of the WeekA look at Light Reading's collection of can't-miss stories from the past seven days

    NEW YORK, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following are our editor's picks for the top stories on TechWeb's Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/) for the work week ending Friday, March 20, 2009, with commentary by Light Reading's Editor-in-Chief, Phil Harvey:

    1) News Analysis: ZTE Ramps 2008 Revenues

    ZTE Corp. defied the economic downturn in 2008 with a 27.4 percent increase in annual revenues.

    http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173864 2) News Analysis: Supercomm 2009 Delayed Until October This is good for the industry, the new event director says. http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173796 And only about half of our readers agree: http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173803 3) News Analysis: Cisco's Latest Buy - Flippin' Sweet

    Vendor can't seem to quench its desire to own the really crappy video market.

    http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173843 4) Light Reading Asia: Our top stories from the lands of Yen and Yangtze * China to Top Capex Table

    Mobile network expansion plans will push China to the top of the global telecom capex table in 2009.

    http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173508& * Towering Investments

    US firm buys Indian mobile tower player XCEL, and Tata unveils 100 Mbit/s broadband in Mumbai.

    http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173823& * India Adds 13M Subs in February Down from January, but still impressive. http://www.unstrung.com/document.asp?doc_id=173867& * LR Appoints Asia Editor Her name: Catherine Haslam. Her game: Death-defying journalism. http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173773 5) Heavy Reading: Review of Netbooks & Integrated 3G Gabe Brown is not fooled by smaller PCs and larger phones. http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173559 6) Pyramid Points: Voice and SMS Converge in Nigeria The distribution of tiny voicemails could help carrier revenues. http://www.pyramidresearch.com/points/item/090313.htm 7) News Analysis: Charter Plan Could Pay Execs $24M

    In the great tradition of American business, Charter sweetens exec pay before bankruptcy.

    http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=173865&site=cdn& To subscribe to the Light Reading Weekly via email, visit: http://www.lightreading.com/register.asp 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

    UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/

    Amy Averbook Director of Corporate Marketing Light Reading averbook@lightreading.com 212-925-0020 x112

    Light Reading

    CONTACT: Amy Averbook, Director of Corporate Marketing, Light Reading,
    +1-212-925-0020, ext. 112, averbook@lightreading.com

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




    Hatteras and Overture Lead Growing Carrier Ethernet Access Platform Market Segments in 2008, Heavy Reading ReportsEthernet-over-bonded copper pair and Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit equipment segments holding up relatively well despite economic recession

    NEW YORK, March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide sales of copper-based carrier Ethernet access platforms rose 52% year-over-year to $253 million in 2008, according to the new Carrier Ethernet Access Platform (CEAP) Quarterly Market Tracker service published by Heavy Reading (http://www.heavyreading.com/), the market research division of TechWeb's Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/). Copper-based CEAP platforms include Ethernet-over-bonded copper pair (G.shdsl and MIMO on DMT) and Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit solutions.

    "The difficult macroeconomy has taken some wind out of the general carrier Ethernet market, but both the Ethernet-over-bonded copper pair and Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit equipment segments held their own in the second half of 2008," said Stan Hubbard, senior analyst at Heavy Reading and author the CEAP Tracker. "E-o-bonded copper pair platform sales were up 4% quarter-over-quarter following a strong 3Q08, and E-o-TDM access product revenues slipped only 1% sequentially after posting modest growth in 3Q08."

    Heavy Reading estimates that the market for combined E-o-bonded copper pair platform sales is likely to surpass $400 million by 2012. The larger Ethernet-over-fiber demarcation/access switch market is also likely to record significant growth over the next several years.

    While operators worldwide are trimming capital spending budgets and/or delaying network infrastructure projects, the promise of a quick return on investment in a handful of months can make it easier to justify expenditures on E-o-copper pair platforms vs. legacy access solutions. Market growth thus far has been fueled primarily by success-based Ethernet business services deployments by operators such as Verizon Business, XO, Level 3, AT&T, Magyar Telekom, Bell Canada, and COLT, but vendors are also generating sales from mobile backhaul, DSLAM backhaul, municipal, enterprise, and military applications.

    Hatteras gained several market-share points and extended its leadership of the E-o-bonded copper pair platform segment after posting a record revenue quarter fueled by multiple network builds in the U.S. and Europe. No. 2 Actelis and No. 3 Adtran also registered solid performances in 4Q08. Other E-o-bonded copper pair platform suppliers include Adtran, Zhone, RAD, Aktino, and Nexcomm.

    Following its recent acquisition of Ceterus, Overture rose to take the No. 1 share position in the competitive E-o-TDM access circuit market. Overture held a one-point lead over No. 2 ANDA. Other suppliers include No. 3 RAD, ADVA, and ten additional vendors with small market share.

    Heavy Reading has identified 74 equipment manufacturers that sell nearly a dozen major types of wireline equipment for Ethernet access, including the three types of next-gen solutions the research firm tracks in the CEAP Quarterly Market Tracker: E-o-TDM access circuit, E-o-bonded copper pair, and E-o-fiber switch/demarcation platforms.

    Heavy Reading's Carrier Ethernet Access Platform Quarterly Market Tracker delivers quarter-by-quarter revenue and market-share breakouts for each copper-based CEAP supplier and revenue projections through 2012. The quarterly tracking service also analyzes each vendor's market strategy and identifies and analyzes customer wins, providing granular insight into this emerging market sector unavailable from other sources. It provides a comprehensive list of more than 140 operators and other entities around the world that have purchased CEAP platforms.

    Heavy Reading's CEAP Quarterly Market Tracker also includes estimates for Ethernet-over-fiber access platform sales of the suppliers profiled in the report.

    The tracker provides in-depth analysis of 12 vendors that are now generating sales from CEAP products, including: Actelis Networks, Adtran, ADVA Optical Networking, Aktino, ANDA Networks, Ciena, Hatteras Networks, MRV Communications, Overture Networks, RAD Data Communications, Telco Systems, and Zhone Technologies.

    The CEAP Quarterly Market Tracker is distributed in a convenient, plug-and-play PowerPoint format. Quarterly reports may be purchased individually or as part of an annual subscription service.

    For more information, or to receive a PowerPoint demo of the CEAP Quarterly Market Tracker, please contact: Dave Williams Sales Director, Heavy Reading 858-485-8870 dave.williams@heavyreading.com Press/analyst contact: Dennis Mendyk Managing Director, Heavy Reading 201-587-2154 mendyk@heavyreading.com About Heavy Reading

    Heavy Reading is an independent market research organization offering quantitative analysis of telecom technology to service providers, vendors, and investors. Its mandate is to provide the comprehensive competitive analysis needed today for the deployment of profitable networks based on next-generation hardware and software.

    About TechWeb

    TechWeb (techweb.com/aboutus), the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3 million* business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $1.6 billion.

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

    UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/

    Heavy Reading

    CONTACT: Dave Williams, Sales Director, Heavy Reading, +1-858-485-8870,
    dave.williams@heavyreading.com, or Press/analyst, Dennis Mendyk, Managing
    Director, Heavy Reading, +1-201-587-2154, mendyk@heavyreading.com

    Web Site: http://www.heavyreading.com/
    http://www.lightreading.com/
    http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/




    Voiceserve, Inc. (OTC: VSRV) Receives Unified Communications(R) Magazine's 2008 Product of the Year AwardVoipswitch Softswitch is Recognized for Outstanding Innovation

    LONDON, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Voiceserve, Inc. announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC(R)) Unified Communications magazine (http://www.uc-mag.com/) has named Voipswitch as a recipient of its 2008 Product of the Year Award.

    Mr. Chris Oglaza CTO of Voiceserve Inc. commented, "We are very honored to have received and won such a prestigious award. It is very encouraging to note that our Voipswitch products are winning awards alongside some of the renowned world leaders, BT, Cisco, IBM, NEC, Nortel, Verizon and many others. Voipswitch is receiving recognition for the ingenuity, scope and reliability of its multifunctional robust soft switch. With the release of the latest Voipswitch modules we are confident that our product will be a viable solution for leading ISP's and VOIP providers globally."

    "Voipswitch has proven they are committed to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace. Unified Communications is pleased to grant a 2008 Product of the Year Award to their Voipswitch Solution," said Rich Tehrani, TMC President and Editor-in-Chief of Unified Communications magazine. We're proud to honor their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to more innovative solutions from Voipswitch in the future."

    A full list of Product of the Year winners will be published in the March/April, 2009 issue of Unified Communications magazine,

    http://www.tmcnet.com/news/2009/03/12/4051798.htm 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 the USA, 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, IP-PBX, and mobile softphone 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: Alexander Ellinson, Tel: + 44-208-136-6000, alex@voiceserve.net




    CTG To Present on March 26, 2009 at the 20th Annual Wall Street Analyst Forum

    BUFFALO, N.Y., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTG , an international information technology (IT) solutions and services company, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James R. Boldt will present at the 20th Annual Wall Street Analyst Forum at 9:10 AM (Eastern Time) on Thursday March 26, 2009 at the University Club in New York City.

    A live webcast of CTG's presentation and a copy of the presentation materials will be available on the Company's web site at http://www.ctg.com/ on March 26, 2009 beginning at 9:10 AM (Eastern Time) and archived there for 90 days.

    About CTG

    Backed by over 40 years' experience, CTG provides IT solutions and services to help our clients use technology as a competitive advantage to excel in their markets. CTG combines in-depth understanding of our clients' businesses with a full range of integrated offerings, best practices, and proprietary methodologies supported by an ISO 9001:2000-certified management system. Our IT professionals based in an international network of offices in North America and Europe have a proven track record of delivering high-value, industry-specific solutions. CTG serves companies in several industries and is a leading provider of IT and business consulting solutions to the healthcare market. CTG posts news and other important information on the Web at http://www.ctg.com/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This document contains certain forward-looking statements concerning the Company's current expectations as to future growth. These statements are based upon a review of industry reports, current business conditions in the areas where the Company does business, the availability of qualified professional staff, the demand for the Company's services, and other factors that involve risk and uncertainty. As such, actual results may differ materially in response to a change in such factors. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's disclosures set forth in the Company's 2007 Form 10-K and Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the Company's 2007 annual report, which are incorporated by reference. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

    Today's news release, along with CTG news releases for the past year, is available on the Web at http://www.ctg.com/.

    CONTACT: Jo Ann Rice (716) 887-7244 ctgx-g

    CTG

    CONTACT: Jo Ann Rice, +1-716-887-7244

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




    MasTec Senior Management to Present at ThinkEquity's Clean Technology and Alternative Energy Forum in San Francisco

    CORAL GABLES, Fla., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MasTec, Inc. today announced that its senior management will be in San Francisco presenting at the ThinkGreen Clean Technology and Alternative Energy Forum on Thursday, March 26, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern time. Jose R. Mas, MasTec's President and CEO, will also be participating on a conference panel discussion addressing the current status of wind energy development. One-on-one meetings with institutional investors and MasTec's senior management are also being arranged as a part of the conference.

    Venue for the presentation is the San Francisco InterContinental Hotel and attendance can be arranged through institutional sales representatives at ThinkEquity. Full conference details are available at http://www.thinkequity.com/events/ThinkGreen/2009 .

    The presentation audio and slides will be webcast live on the Internet at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/think/mtz. The presentation may be accessed through a link on the investor relations page of MasTec's website at http://www.mastec.com/. Interested parties should check the Company's website for any schedule updates or time changes. The presentation will also be available for replay on the MasTec website for an additional 30 days.

    MasTec is a leading specialty contractor operating mainly throughout the United States across a range of industries. The Company's core activities are the building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of communication and utility infrastructure systems. The Company's corporate website is located at http://www.mastec.com/.

    MasTec, Inc.

    CONTACT: J. Marc Lewis, Vice President-Investor Relations, MasTec, Inc.,
    +1-305-406-1815, fax: +1-305-406-1886, marc.lewis@mastec.com

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




    Organic Wins Six Internet Advertising Competition AwardsAwards Highlight Organic's Creative and Holistic Approach

    SAN FRANCISCO, March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- What: Organic, Inc., a leading digital communications agency, today announced six wins in the Internet Advertising Competition (IAC). The awards include:

    -- "Best Bank Website" for Bank of America - Morris on Campus, -- "Best Automobile Website" for Chrysler LLC - Jeep Urban Ranger, -- "Outstanding Website" for Estee Lauder - EsteeLauder.com, -- "Outstanding Website" for Ethan Allen - EthanAllen.com, -- "Best Advocacy Website" for National MS Society - Da Vinci Awards website; and -- "Best Game Site Website" for Sony PlayStation - LittleBigWorkshop.

    Who: The IAC Awards, sponsored by the Web Marketing Association (WMA), is dedicated to raising the standard of creative excellence in web site development and marketing on the Internet.

    About Organic, Inc.

    Organic is a leading digital communications agency that uses a consumer-empathy-based approach, combined with a holistic view of the digital landscape, to design and build exceptional interactive experiences that effectively engage and persuade customers. Founded in 1993, Organic has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Toronto. Adweek ranked Organic as the number one interactive agency in their 2007 interactive agency report card. Organic is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. To learn more about Organic and the Organic(R) services, please visit http://www.organic.com/ or read our blog at http://threeminds.organic.com/.

    Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company (http://www.omnicomgroup.com/). Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

    Organic, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jen Reidy, +1-415-891-8300, jen@reidycommunications.com, for
    Organic, Inc.

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




    Onstream Media Announces Recent Developments- Including Termination of Narrowstep Acquisition, Continued Cost Cutting Measures and Pending Patent Update -

    POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Onstream Media Corporation , a leading online service provider of live and on-demand digital media communications and applications, today announced several recent corporate actions and business developments, including the termination of the Definitive Agreement to acquire Narrowstep, Inc., an update on certain cost cutting measures and an update on the Company's pending patent applications.

    Narrowstep Acquisition

    On March 18, 2009, based on a provision in the Definitive Agreement, Onstream terminated the Definitive Agreement and the acquisition of Narrowstep, Inc.

    Mr. Randy Selman, Onstream's President and CEO, stated, "Although we have spent significant time and resources over the past ten months pursuing the completion of the Narrowstep transaction, we have come to the conclusion that this transaction is no longer in the best interest of Onstream's shareholders. This decision was based on the recent adverse economic conditions as well as a directive from our shareholders, directors and other advisors to attain positive cash flow in the near-term. Unfortunately, as a result of our most recent assessment of Narrowstep's current financial condition, we determined that the proposed combination would not result in us meeting that objective."

    Mr. Selman continued, "Although we still believe in the future of IPTV technology, it is currently more prudent to conserve our near-term cash resources while focusing on more immediate priorities, such as iEncode, our webcast-in-a-box appliance, and Streaming Publisher, our latest addition to the Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP). We will continue to search for cost-effective ways of pursuing and developing technologies for our IPTV platform."

    Cost Cutting Measures

    During February 2009, the Company implemented actions that it believes will reduce its personnel, and certain other operating costs, by approximately $65,000 per month, most of which will be realized immediately, with the full amount of savings being attained starting in May, 2009.

    Mr. Selman remarked, "Onstream's management is committed to bringing the Company to positive operating cash flow status as soon as possible, and furthermore we believe that the steps already taken to decrease certain personnel and other operating costs are an important element in reaching that goal. Furthermore, the Company has already undertaken a second phase of cost cutting focused on its facilities and operating infrastructure, which is expected to result in cost savings during the June 30, 2009 quarter, although it may take up to one year for the full financial impact of these measures to be seen. The Company will continue to closely monitor its revenue, expenses and other business activity to determine if further cost reductions are considered necessary and will take such actions if the Company is not recognizing positive operating cash flow by the end of the June 30, 2009 quarter."

    Patents Pending

    As part of its 2007 acquisition of Auction Video, the Company acquired the rights under a patent pending related to a video ingestion and flash transcoder developed by Auction Video, and in April 2008, as part of the Company's pursuit of the granting of that patent, revised the original patent application primarily for the purpose of splitting it into two separate applications, which, while related, are being evaluated separately by the U.S. Patent Office. At the time the Company issued its Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2008, it reported that the U.S. Patent Office had issued non-final rejections of the claims pending in the first of the two applications and that the Company had filed a formal appeal to the latest non-final rejection.

    Mr. Selman announced,"We were recently notified that the U.S. Patent Office has granted the actions sought by us in connection with our recent appeal, primarily a re-hearing of our claims by a different examiner group within the U.S. Patent Office. The Company continues to be optimistic about the prospects for the ultimate approval of this patent application and will provide updates on this matter as information becomes available."

    The U.S. Patent Office has taken no formal action with regard to the second of the two applications.

    About Onstream Media:

    Onstream Media Corporation is an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, corporate web communications and content management applications. Onstream Media's pioneering Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides our clients with intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user- generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media's Auction Video(TM) (patent pending) technology. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. In fact, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media's services.

    Select Onstream Media customers include: AAA, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, Bonnier Corporation, BT Conferencing, Dell, Disney, MGM, National Press Club, PR Newswire, Shareholder.com and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media's strategic relationships include Akamai, Adobe, eBay, FiveAcross/Cisco and Qwest. For more information, visit Onstream Media at http://www.onstreammedia.com/ or call 954-917-6655.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    Onstream has filed with the SEC a preliminary Registration Statement on Form S-4, which includes a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Onstream and Narrowstep and other relevant materials in connection with the previously proposed transaction. However, Onstream intends to withdraw this filing in the near future.

    CONTACTS: Onstream Media: Investor Relations: Chris Faust Brett Maas FastLane Communications Hayden Communications 973-226-4379 646-536-7331 cfaust@fast-lane.net brett@haydenir.com

    Onstream Media Corporation

    CONTACT: Chris Faust, FastLane Communications, +1-973-226-4379,
    cfaust@fast-lane.net, for Onstream Media; Investors: Brett Maas, Hayden
    Communications, +1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com, for Onstream Media

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




    TechMedia Advertising, Inc. Enters Into Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of TechMedia Advertising Mauritius

    SINGAPORE, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechMedia Advertising, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TECM) (the "Company") (formerly Ultra Care, Inc.) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") with TechMedia Advertising Mauritius ("TM Mauritius"), a Mauritius company, with respect to the acquisition by the Company of all of the outstanding shares in the capital of TM Mauritius (the "TM Mauritius Capital") from the shareholders of TM Mauritius in exchange for the Company issuing 24,000,000 (post forward stock-split) shares of common stock of the Company (or such other number of shares as the parties shall mutually agree in the formal agreement) to the shareholders of TM Mauritius. Concurrent with the closing of the formal agreement, it is intended that the controlling shareholder of the Company, Mr. Alan Goh, will voluntarily surrender for cancellation 24,000,000 shares of common stock registered in his name.

    TM Mauritius is the sole shareholder of TechMedia Advertising India Inc. ("TM India"), a company organized under the laws of India, or is in the process of acquiring all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of TM India, which is in the business of selling outdoor advertising on billboards and digital signs in India located in high traffic locations, which locations range from transportation vehicles, commercial buildings, supermarkets and restaurants, by partnering with media space owners. Upon completion of the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of TM Mauritius, the Company will have changed its business to streaming digital media advertising in India.

    The Company and TM Mauritius intend to enter into a more formal share exchange agreement and other documents as necessary that more fully delineate and formalize the terms of the acquisition.

    On behalf of the Board of Directors, TechMedia Advertising, Inc. Alan Goh President and Director

    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release may include "forward-looking statements" regarding TechMedia Advertising, Inc., and its subsidiaries, business and project plans. Such forward looking statements are within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections. Where TechMedia Advertising, Inc. expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. TechMedia Advertising, Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update any forward looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    CONTACT: TechMedia Advertising, Inc., +1-206-652-3382

    TechMedia Advertising, Inc.

    CONTACT: TechMedia Advertising, Inc., +1-206-652-3382




    Former House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt to Join MMR Initiative to Promote Immediate Use of Personal Health Records14-TERM U.S. CONGRESSMAN DICK GEPHARDT SERVES ON MMR INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. BOARD OF ADVISORS

    LOS ANGELES, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MMR Information Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FVRL) , which through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, MyMedicalRecords, Inc. (collectively, "MMR") provides consumer-controlled Personal Health Records ("PHRs") (http://www.mymedicalrecords.com/) and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions (http://www.myesafedepositbox.com/), announced that the Honorable Richard A. Gephardt, a member of MyMedicalRecords, Inc.'s Board of Advisors since 2007, will work with MMR to promote its mission of educating the public on the importance of starting a PHR now. Mr. Gephardt will also assist MMR in identifying opportunities to receive stimulus funds to subsidize the cost of getting an easy-to-use Personal Health Record into millions of American households sooner than later. Computerized health records are a centerpiece of the nation's healthcare reform. Educating consumers on the importance of having a secure easy-to-use PHR can help reduce healthcare costs by eliminating duplicate testing and preventing medical errors while potentially helping to save lives well in advance of the 19 billion dollars in stimulus funds flowing into the marketplace.

    Mr. Gephardt will be joining MMR for a day at the upcoming Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition on April 5th in Chicago.

    "While President Obama's commitment to healthcare reform and the Stimulus Bill will change the landscape of healthcare over the next five years, consumers do not have to wait for billions of dollars to be spent before they can take advantage of having a full-featured Personal Health Record now. In just minutes, individuals can build a PHR on the MyMedicalRecords platform that will enable them to store all their Personal Health Records from any healthcare provider," noted Robert H. Lorsch Chairman and CEO of MMR Information Systems, Inc. "The MyMedicalRecords PHR can help reduce medical costs and improve patient care today and does not require consumers to wait for technology costing billions of dollars before they can start benefiting from a PHR for their family."

    "Any product or service that can help the public better manage their family's health status should be considered part of an overall plan created by the government," said Mr. Gephardt. "It is essential that the private and public sectors create solutions to give Americans both access to affordable, quality healthcare, and at the same time encourage them to make informed choices. A PHR that people can easily connect with, gives them immediate access to their medical records so that it becomes an integral part of their wellness, and ensures their personal privacy, has to be considered a life tool that by its use promotes healthy behavior."

    Mr. Gephardt served as Congressman from Missouri in the United States House of Representatives for 28 years, from 1976 to 2004. During that time, he was elected to serve as House Democratic Leader for more than 14 years, as House Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995 and House Minority Leader from 1995 to 2003. He was a colleague in the House to 49 currently serving U.S. Senators and members of the Executive Branch, and is universally recognized as a national leader on healthcare, trade and tax fairness and as an advocate for issues of economic fairness and opportunity for American families. He is currently President and CEO of the Washington-based Gephardt Group. In addition, as a member of America's Agenda, he is actively involved in helping to identify solutions to address the healthcare crisis in the United States. The organization's healthcare reform advocacy arm, America's Agenda: Health Care for All, has been building bipartisan coalitions and winning healthcare reform victories in key states.

    MMR's full-featured MyMedicalRecords PHR product will accommodate a family of 10 (including pets). Unlike similar products, this enables a user to receive medical records from all of the family's healthcare professionals, including doctors, hospitals (and the veterinarian). A MyMedicalRecords PHR account also includes four password-protected EsafeDepositBoxes, which are secure online vaults that allow users to store their legal, insurance, financial and similar important documents in the event of a disaster or other emergency.

    About MMR Information Systems, Inc.

    MMR Information Systems, Inc. (formerly Favrille, Inc.), through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, MyMedicalRecords, Inc. (collectively, "MMR"), provides secure and easy-to-use Web-based Personal Health Record (PHR) and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions, serving consumers, healthcare professionals, employers, insurance companies, unions and professional organizations. Seeking to empower individuals and their families to have greater control over their health and well-being, MMR facilitates access to medical records and other important documents, such as living wills, birth certificates, passports, advance directives and insurance policies, anytime from anywhere using the Internet. MMR's principal product, the MyMedicalRecords PHR service, accessed through http://www.mymedicalrecords.com/, is built on proprietary patent-pending technology that enables users to transmit documents, images and voicemail messages in and out of the MyMedicalRecords PHR system using a variety of methods, including fax, phone, and file upload without relying on any specific electronic medical record platform to populate a user's account. Users and medical providers can fax paper records (such as laboratory tests, radiology reports and physician's notes), or scanned images can be uploaded, into a secured personal account, which the user can access and organize as necessary, including filing particularly sensitive documents in virtual lockboxes protected by secondary passwords, and designating certain records as accessible to medical personnel and first responders by way of a separate Emergency Login. MyMedicalRecords PHR also includes the Cerner Multum Drug Content database, licensed to MMR from Cerner Corp. . MMR offers its MyEsafeDepositBox service, available at http://www.myesafedepositbox.com/, which is designed to provide secure online storage for vital financial, legal and insurance documents in addition to medical records using the same patent-pending technologies that drive the MyMedicalRecords PHR service. In its final stages of development, MMR's MyMedicalRecords Pro service is designed to give physicians' offices a cost-effective solution to the expensive and time-consuming problem of digitizing paper-based medical records. MMR clients include AFL-CIO, Alexian Brothers Hospital Network, Coverdell, MedicAlert, Midwest Research Institute, Qvisory, XN Financial and others. MMR is also an integrated service provider on Google Health. Additional information regarding MMR's business and its products, including trial accounts, is available at http://www.mymedicalrecords.com/ and http://www.mmrinformationsystems.com/. Information on MMR's Websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

    MMR Information Systems, Inc.

    CONTACT: Bobbie Volman of MyMedicalRecords, Inc., +1-310-476-7002, ext.
    129, bvolman@mmrmail.com

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




    Los Angeles World Airports Contracts for Suite of PASSUR(R) Solutions

    GREENWICH, Conn., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PSSR) announced today that Los Angeles World Airports has contracted for PASSUR solutions designed to ensure that the airport's large new investments in critical business and customer service processes are optimized by the most complete, accurate, and timely aviation information. Processes like flight status displays for passengers, revenue management, and aviation operations planning will be supported by the international network of proprietary PASSUR radar, the unique PASSUR aviation database, and PASSUR software.

    "To manage effectively as a business, airports today need access to accurate, detailed, and timely information and statistics of the airfield, terminal airspace, and flight status," said Jim Barry, President and CEO of PASSUR Aerospace. "Los Angeles World Airports is a longtime and pioneering partner of PASSUR's, and they continue to lead the way in innovative and business-savvy applications of our data and software."

    The PASSUR Landing Fee Management Program

    Airports today are expected to capture all revenues from all flights, assure their airline partners that fees are levied fairly, transparently, and efficiently, and explore new avenues of activity-based revenue. The legacy system of airline self-reporting has become a complex, time-consuming and inefficient process. The PASSUR Landing Fee Management Program and Airport Management Business Intelligence Reports put airports in control of these critical revenue streams by giving them and their airline partners the independent, standardized and accurate information tools they need to ensure complete revenue capture, quicker revenue recognition and payment, and effective forecasting and analysis. The program also includes the option for a rich aviation operation statistics data feed into Airport Operational Database (AODB) systems.

    The PASSUR Arrival Management Program

    Accurate arrival prediction drives a number of metrics critical to airline and airport productivity and profitability: aircraft turn times/utilization (block time optimization), passenger and bag connections, and optimal gate utilization. PASSUR RightETA has been demonstrated, in real-world airline and airport operating conditions, to reduce the incidence of gate unmets, passenger and bag misconnections, unnecessary gate changes, and extended block times.

    PASSUR RightETA is one of a suite of information and software subscription products provided to airlines, and has been demonstrated to be the most accurate ETA available in the market, powering airline systems such as gate management, scheduling, passenger flight information, and baggage management. The PASSUR ETA is derived from algorithms which are fed by multiple data sources in real time, including flight position information from the network of PASSUR radar systems installed throughout the country. It is calculated by tracking multiple real-time metrics of the target flight as well as other nearby aircraft in the surrounding airspace, along with current and historic airspace conditions, resulting in an unmatched predictive capability. There is no equivalent product on the market today.

    About PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.

    PASSUR Aerospace owns and operates a unique database of flight information with proprietary decision-making software, primarily powered by a growing international network of passive radars (PASSURs) located at more than 100 airports worldwide, including all of the top 35 U.S. airports -- from which it provides PASSUR information, analytics, and decision support tools to improve the financial condition and operational efficiency of aviation organizations. PASSUR Aerospace offers unique user-friendly information as well as decision algorithms which provide innovative commercial air traffic solutions to more than 50 airports, including customers at 8 of the top 10 U.S. airports; to dozens of airlines, including 7 of the top 10 U.S. airlines; and to more than 200 corporate aviation customers, as well as to the U.S. Government. In addition, the company has created and implemented collaborative web-based software that allows the company's customers to instantly share information to improve individual and joint decision-making, creating additional value for those customers.

    Visit PASSUR Aerospace's web site at http://www.passur.com/ for updated products, solutions, and news.

    The forward-looking statements in this news release relating to management's expectations and beliefs are based on preliminary information and management assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ in material respects, including those related to customer needs, budgetary constraints, competitive pressures, the success of airline trials, the profitable use of the Company's owned PASSURs located at major airports, the Company's maintenance of above average quality of its product and services, as well as potential regulatory changes. Further information regarding factors that could affect the Company's results is contained in the Company's SEC filings, including the October 31, 2008 Form 10K and January 31, 2009 Form 10Q.

    Contact: Ron Dunsky (203) 622-4086 rondunsky@passur.com

    PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.

    CONTACT: Ron Dunsky of PASSUR Aerospace, Inc., +1-203-622-4086,
    rondunsky@passur.com

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




    Conolog Announces Opening of New Teleprotection Market in South America With Initial Orders From Chile- Initial Systems Valued at $80,000 -

    SOMERVILLE, N.J., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Conolog Corporation , an engineering and design company that provides digital signal processing solutions to global electric utilities, announced today it has entered the South American teleprotection market with an initial order for 16 systems valued at $80,000 for immediate delivery.

    Chairman of Conolog Robert Benou stated, "Our teleprotection products continue to demonstrate systems preference, wide acceptance and high reliability for rugged field operations."

    Benou added, "The Company will continue its direct and Internet marketing efforts and looks forward to the introduction of the CM100, which will greatly expand application configurations and sales."

    About Conolog Corporation

    Conolog Corporation is a provider of digital signal processing and digital security solutions to electric utilities worldwide. The Company designs and manufactures electromagnetic products to the military and provides engineering and design services to a variety of industries, government organizations and public utilities nationwide. The Company's INIVEN division manufactures a line of digital signal processing systems, including transmitters, receivers and multiplexers.

    Contact: Conolog Corporation: Robert Benou, Chairman, 908/722-8081

    Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition, new products introduced by competitors, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that utilities will purchase any of our systems.

    Conolog Corporation

    CONTACT: Robert Benou, Chairman of Conolog Corporation, +1-908-722-8081

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




    China Development Bank Provides ZTE US$15 Billion Credit Line

    SHENZHEN, China, March 20 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Credit Facility Allows ZTE to Expand Global Reach and Introduce New Technologies

    ZTE Corporation ("ZTE") (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with China Development Bank by signing a "Development of Financial Cooperation Agreement". This partnership further strengthens the solid relationship the two organizations have previously developed.

    Under the agreement, both parties will closely work together to establish an investment and financing platform, including expansion to overseas markets. According to a 5-year cooperation framework agreement, China Development Bank will provide ZTE a US$15 billion credit line, including ZTE's overseas project financing and ZTE's credit limits. The two companies are currently in discussion to develop specific terms and procedures on financing project and how to effectively execute the business cooperation.

    Today, global and leading telecom operators are under enormous pressure to develop next-generation telecom technologies, such as 3G, to meet market demands. However, in view of the current global financial crisis, the majority of mainstream financing agencies based in Europe and the U.S. are trying to find ways to address issues such as inadequate liquidity and credit crunch. This is where China Development Bank has an advantage by possessing a healthy balance sheet as well as strong financing and credit ability, and sees positive future prospects for the global telecom industry.

    China Development Bank pledges to help ZTE in further strengthening and upgrading its position in the global telecoms industry, hence facilitating ZTE's entry among the ranks of the world's tier-one telecom operators. China Development Bank is the fifth largest commercial bank in China. In 2008, its total assets were valued at 2,890 billion RMB with non-performing loan ratio within 1%. The bank also holds exceptional advantage in the area of export credit.

    ZTE believes that by strengthening its cooperation with China Development Bank during these challenging times, it will help the company to further partner with global telecom carriers. With a strong financial capability, ZTE will be able to take advantage of potential business opportunities through a combined effort of expanding market reach and rolling out new technologies. This further helps the company to enhance its market competitiveness and ultimately achieve a win-win situation.

    Despite the global economic crunch, ZTE has been upgrading its position in the industry steadily by adopting an aggressive and prudent marketing strategy. Yesterday, ZTE announced a revenue of approximately RMB 44,293 million (US$6,388 million) in 2008, representing an increase of 27.37% over 2007. In the 3G tender bids offered by China's three largest telecom operators, ZTE obtained about 30% of the total local markets to deploy about 660,000 3G carrier frequency, positioning itself as the clear leader in China's 3G industry.

    Media Contacts: Margrete Ma ZTE Corporation Tel: +86-755-2677-5207 Email: ma.gaili@zte.com.cn Romy T. Arambulo/ Ada Ho Edelman PR Tel: +852-2837-4727 x2837/4747 Email: romy.arambulo@edelman.com ada.ho@edelman.com

    ZTE Corporation

    Margrete Ma of ZTE Corporation, +86-755-2677-5207, or ma.gaili@zte.com.cn; Or Romy T. Arambulo/ Ada Ho of Edelman PR, +852-2837-4727 x2837/4747, or romy.arambulo@edelman.com or ada.ho@edelman.com




    Travelzoo CIO to Present Fly.com at CASMA Conference

    NEW YORK, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Travelzoo , a global Internet media company, today announced that Max Rayner, Chief Information Officer, Travelzoo will present its new Web site, Fly.com(TM) and discuss meta search at the Computerized Airline Sales and Marketing Association (CASMA) Spring Conference in Dallas on Tuesday, March 24.

    Mr. Rayner will discuss both the innovative technologies and methods that allowed Travelzoo to leapfrog other players in the meta search space with its introduction of Fly.com.

    "I am delighted to introduce Fly.com to the airline industry leaders gathered at CASMA," said Rayner. "Following Travelzoo's well known high quality standards, Fly.com not only provides users better value and clearer information but also allows distribution partners and advertisers to present their offerings in a more differentiated way than in any other current meta search offering. Travelzoo is already known as the global leader in deals publishing. By leveraging our 15 million strong global subscriber base and unrivaled deal inventory we expect to make Fly.com's value proposition unbeatable for both users and advertisers."

    CASMA is an industry organization with more than 100 airline members. The 2009 CASMA Spring Conference attracts over 200 leading executives from the airline, travel distribution and marketing sectors.

    Mr. Rayner leads Travelzoo's Product Development and Information Technology and is responsible for both internal and customer facing technology, including engineering and service delivery for Web, email, syndicated, and search-based offerings. Rayner has held senior executive positions at SurfControl, Salesforce.com and Sun Microsystems.

    About Travelzoo

    Travelzoo is a global Internet media company. Travelzoo's media properties, which reach more than 15 million travel enthusiasts in the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Spain, Taiwan and the U.K., include the Travelzoo(R) Web site (http://www.travelzoo.com/), the Top 20(R) list, the Newsflash(TM) e-mail alert service, the Travelzoo Network(TM), the SuperSearch(TM) search tool, and the Fly.com(TM) search engine. Travelzoo publishes offers from more than 1,000 advertisers from around the world. Travelzoo's deal experts review offers to find the best travel deals and confirm their true value. Travelzoo's global headquarters is in New York City.

    Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

    Travelzoo 590 Madison Avenue 37th Floor New York, NY 10022 Media Contacts: Mindy Joyce Travelzoo (212) 484-4918 mjoyce@travelzoo.com Andrea Conrad M Booth & Associates (212) 539-3212 andreac@mbooth.com

    Travelzoo

    CONTACT: Mindy Joyce of Travelzoo, +1-212-484-4918,
    mjoyce@travelzoo.com, or Andrea Conrad of M Booth & Associates,
    +1-212-539-3212, andreac@mbooth.com

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




    DayStar Technologies Announces Information in Compliance With Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350(b)(1)(B)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DayStar Technologies, Inc. , a developer of solar photovoltaic products based on CIGS thin-film deposition technology, today announced that its Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 16, 2009 included an audit opinion that contained a going concern notice.

    This announcement is being made in compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350(b)(1)(B), which requires public disclosure of a recent audit opinion that contains a going concern notice. This announcement does not represent any change or amendment to the Company's 2008 financial statements or to its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

    "As we stated in our conference call on March 16, 2009 and reported in our 10-K filing, our commercialization plans require additional capital to be raised," said William Steckel, Chief Financial Officer. "In November 2008, we engaged J.P. Morgan Securities to act as our financial advisor to assist us in exploring select strategic transactions, which we believe represent the best source for our capital requirements."

    About DayStar Technologies, Inc.

    DayStar Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of solar photovoltaic products based upon CIGS thin film deposition technology. For more information, visit the DayStar website at http://www.daystartech.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding our capital requirements and ability to secure strategic transactions or additional financing and other statements contained herein regarding matters that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking" statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements are only predictions based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable at the time they are made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2009, as well as other forms filed with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this press release, and we disavow any obligation to update or supplement those statements in the event of any changes in the facts, circumstances, or expectations that underlie those statements.

    Contact: DayStar Technologies, Inc. William S. Steckel Patrick J. Forkin III Chief Financial Officer Vice President - Corporate Development 408/582.7100 408/907.4633 investor@daystartech.com investor@daystartech.com

    DayStar Technologies, Inc.

    CONTACT: William S. Steckel, Chief Financial Officer, +1-408-582-7100,
    or Patrick J. Forkin III, Vice President - Corporate Development,
    +1-408-907-4633, both of DayStar Technologies, Inc., investor@daystartech.com

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




    Rentrak's OnDemand Essentials Announces Nine New Content Provider Subscribers- 4Kids Entertainment, Big Ten Network, ExerciseTV, FX, InDemand Networks, Magnolia Pictures, MGM Impact and Spike TV Add To The On Demand Authority's Roster of Clients -

    PORTLAND, Ore., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rentrak Corporation today announced nine new content provider groups to its OnDemand Essentials(R) roster of subscribers. Further solidifying its leadership position in on demand measurement, new deals were signed with 4Kids Entertainment, ExerciseTV and Magnolia Pictures along with multiple network agreements from InDemand Networks (Howard Stern, Too Much for TV). Several existing Content Provider subscribers have added additional channels to their deals including Big Ten Network, FX, MGM Impact (MGM) and Spike TV (Viacom).

    Rentrak's on demand reach encompasses more than 100 content provider subscription clients with 14.8 billion transactions processed to date from 54 million set top boxes and 28 operators, including all of top 25 operators offering video on demand. The addition of these new customers shows that as more networks continue to expand their offerings the need for aggregated data to help support their advertising initiatives is greater than ever before.

    "As Magnolia Pictures expands our VOD offering we need to have the aggregated data that Rentrak provides to ensure that our offerings are meeting our business goals and our consumer demands," said Jeff Cuban, vice president, HDNet/Magnolia Pictures.

    "Consumers are engaging with on demand content more than ever as the platform continues to deliver double digit growth," said Carol Hinnant, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Rentrak. "As the growth in usage continues, operators and content providers are increasing their content offerings and the networks are looking to Rentrak to provide the accurately aggregated and reported data they need."

    Rentrak's OnDemand Essentials provides access to the near real time information needed to guide content providers key programming, marketing and promotion decisions, allowing partners to maximize their on demand performance. Content owners have access to reports such as Performance By Title, Title Audience Sharing, Weekly Top Titles and Competitive Performance by Network Category, as well as Network Trending. In addition to OnDemand Essentials, Rentrak is taking the industry one step closer to providing accurate and timely multi-screen measurement with its recently announced Mobile Essentials(TM) system and TV Essentials(TM) service which processes detailed linear television data from ten million set top boxes.

    About OnDemand Essentials(R)

    OnDemand Essentials, a service of Rentrak's Advanced Media & Information Division, provides operators, content providers (including broadcast/cable networks, studios) and advertisers with a transactional tracking and reporting system to view and analyze on-demand content. The product is an extension of Rentrak's Essentials suite of business intelligence products customized for the entertainment industry. OnDemand Essentials clients have password protected, near real-time, Web browser-based 24/7 access to on demand consumer usage data at various access levels based on business and privacy rules. A sophisticated toolset aggregates and reports data across multiple vendors in one easy to use report system. Clients using the OnDemand Essentials system are able to instantly analyze and interpret their own business data to identify trends, program and promote more effectively, as well as track their performance against the broader business sector in which they operate.

    About Rentrak Corporation

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

    Contacts: Rogers & Cowan for Rentrak Corporation Sallie Olmsted Amanda Bartz (310) 854-8124 (310) 854-8151 solmsted@rogersandcowan.com abartz@rogersandcowan.com

    Rentrak Corporation

    CONTACT: Sallie Olmsted, +1-310-854-8124, solmsted@rogersandcowan.com,
    or Amanda Bartz, +1-310-854-8151, abartz@rogersandcowan.com, both of Rogers &
    Cowan, for Rentrak Corporation

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




    Broadcom Expands Its Hybrid IP Set-Top Box Family with the Addition of New High Definition DecodersNew System-on-a-Chip Solutions Enable Manufacturers to Develop a Complete Range of Single and Multi-Room IPTV Solutions

    BEIJING, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CCBN 2009 -- Broadcom Corporation , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the expansion of its Internet protocol (IP) set-top box (STB) family with a range of highly integrated, system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions. These new offerings will enable manufacturers to rapidly design and deploy next generation performance- and feature-optimized hybrid cable, terrestrial and digital subscriber line (DSL) IP STB products for the connected digital home. These new products, which offer a streamlined feature set targeting single, multi-format high definition (HD) decode, including support for China's audio/video standard (AVS), will be demonstrated at this week's China Content Broadcasting Network (CCBN) Conference in Booth #3501.

    According to In-Stat market research, the potential global market for telecommunications (telco) television subscribers is expected to grow three-fold by the end of 2012, from 23 million subscribers in 2008 to approximately 71.6 million subscribers with over 40 percent of telco TV subscribers in the Asia/Pacific region. "Telco TV continues to grow as new operators launch services in conjunction with existing players increasing their footprint, penetration, content and range of services," said Michelle Abraham, principal analyst at In-Stat.

    Service providers are demanding a broader range of STB solutions to address whole-home connected entertainment environments that include a high-end media gateway in the living room along with mid-to-lower-range thin client devices in "second" rooms such as bedrooms or dens. Consumers expect more advanced features from their set-top boxes, such as shared/networked digital video recorder (DVR) capabilities, that allow multiple users to store, time shift or access content from media servers or residential gateways for playback on STBs anywhere in the home. Additionally, both service providers and users demand support for more intuitive interfaces, guides and a host of new applications with a consistent look and feel across a range of STBs in the home.

    To address this growing market opportunity, Broadcom announces an expanded SoC family that builds upon the field proven and successful BCM7405 premium IPTV chip. These new devices deliver complementary, streamlined feature sets for mid-range and thin client applications, supporting single or multi-room TV delivery and distribution. With both media server and thin client devices using this chip family, STB manufacturers can leverage a common hardware and software architecture, accelerating time-to-market for multi-room solutions. This product family also enables service providers additional options to deploy single or networked multi-room IPTV services, from basic standard definition (SD) and HD download and play, to streaming video-on-demand (VoD), Web browsing and widget support for whole-home DVR and other advanced media sharing applications.

    At CCBN 2009, Broadcom is introducing two new HD solutions, the BCM7205 and BCM7206, and a new SD solution, the BCM7466. All chips feature multi-format video support with an MPEG-4/VC-1/MPEG-2/AVS-compliant HD video decoder. The BCM7205/BCM7206 solutions are designed for the needs of the mid-range single HD decode STB, providing significant bill-of-materials (BOM) cost optimizations for this segment of the market. Similarly, the BCM7466 is designed for the entry-level SD output segment of the STB market.

    "Leveraging our proven track record and market leadership in set-top box technologies, this expanded product family enables telecommunications providers to tailor a wide range of services with Broadcom-enabled IPTV platforms," said Dan Marotta, Senior Vice President & General Manager for Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group. "By offering our customers more product choices by leveraging a common architecture, we believe this will enable them to rapidly deliver targeted IP STB solutions in a market that has a highly diverse set of requirements."

    Technical Information

    The BCM7205 and BCM7206 are multi-format IPTV SoCs that support up to 1080p resolution and are optimized to support the essential features of a single HD decode IP or hybrid IP set-top box. They combine a high performance 1100-DMIPS MIPS32(R)/MIPS16e(TM) class CPU, high-speed 2D graphics processor, a very flexible data transport processor, an MPEG-4/VC-1/MPEG-2/AVS-compliant video decoder, a programmable audio decoder, six video digital-to-analog converters (DACs), stereo high fidelity DACs, HDMIv.1.3/HDCP1.2 support, a Fast Ethernet port with an integrated physical layer (PHY) device, dual USB 2.0 ports, a PCI 2.3 expansion bus, a high-speed 32-bit DDR2 800MHz memory controller and a peripheral control unit that provides a variety of set-top box input/output (I/O) control functions. The BCM7205 also supports a SATA-II port.

    The BCM7466 has similar capabilities as the BCM7206 but is optimized to support SD and ED output resolutions, HDMIv.1.3/HDCP1.2 (up to 480p/576p) and video DAC support for S-video and composite video. It also supports dual-SD decode with picture-in-picture (PIP) output.

    The three new chips support DVR time shift functionality via USB-attached storage or NAND flash.

    Availability and Pricing

    The BCM7205, BCM7206 and BCM7466 IP set-top box single-chip solutions are now sampling to early access customers. Pricing is available upon request.

    About Broadcom

    Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything(R).

    Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2008 revenue of $4.66 billion, and holds over 3,100 U.S. and over 1,400 foreign patents, more than 7,600 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

    Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com/.

    Cautions regarding Forward Looking Statements:

    All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the demand for high definition and standard definition set-top box products, our position in that market, and the timing of volume production for BCM7205, BCM7206 and BCM7466 IPTV set-top box SoC solutions. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

    Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with BCM7205, BCM7206 and BCM7466 IPTV set-top box SoC solutions include, but are not limited to

    -- the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt Broadcom's technologies and products in the markets for next generation set-top box applications; -- delays in the adoption and acceptance of industry standards in those markets; -- general economic and political conditions and specific conditions in the markets we address, including the volatility in the technology sector and semiconductor industry, trends in the broadband communications markets in various geographic regions, including seasonality in sales of consumer products into which our products are incorporated, and possible disruption in commercial activities related to terrorist activity or armed conflict in the United States and other locations; -- the timing of customer-industry qualification and certification of our products and the risks of non-qualification or non-certification; and -- the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer orders and our ability, as well as the ability of our customers, to manage inventory.

    Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q12009.php.

    Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

    Broadcom, the pulse logo, Connecting everything, and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. MIPS32 and MIPS16e(TM) are trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

    Broadcom Trade Press Contact Broadcom Investor Relations Contact Dana Brzozkiewicz T. Peter Andrew Senior Communications Specialist Vice President, Corporate Communications 949-926-6367 949-926-5663 danabrz@broadcom.com andrewtp@broadcom.com

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    CONTACT: Trade Press, Dana Brzozkiewicz, Senior Communications
    Specialist, +1-949-926-6367, danabrz@broadcom.com; or Investor Relations, T.
    Peter Andrew, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-949-926-5663,
    andrewtp@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom

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




    Golfers Now Guided by ProLink GPS at The Hollows Golf ClubVirginia Course Enhances Operations with Range of Golfer and Management Features

    CHANDLER, Ariz., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLink Solutions -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising -- announces The Hollows Golf Club (Montpelier, Va.) now features the GameStar GPS system.

    A short drive from downtown Richmond, The Hollows is nestled in scenic and historic Hanover County, near Scotchtown, the home of Patrick Henry. Regarded as one of the areas most user-friendly links, the golf club features three 9-hole courses (Road, Lake, and Cottage) designed to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.

    "Golf is a more enjoyable and less stressful game with ProLink, thanks to its accurate yardage and expert guidance," says Andrew Bemis, General Manager at The Hollows Golf Club. "The system provides noticeable pace-of-play improvements and is an outstanding tool for managing the course."

    "We're proud to add Hollows, a unique and enjoyable golf course, to our list of trusted partners," says Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. "While golfers will enjoy the many game-enhancing features of ProLink, managers and operators will see a significant return on their investment while streamlining the management process."

    With ProLink's patented, 10.4" high-resolution color screen -- the industry's largest -- the cart-mounted units display dynamic, easy-to-read graphics including distances to the pin and hazards, pro tips, pace-of-play timer and radial arc for cart-path-only holes. Golfers will also be able to order food and beverage items with a touch of a button on the ProLink screen.

    Servicing many of the world's most famous courses, the GPS provider recently introduced its revolutionary 'ProLink Touch,' the golf industry's first cart-mounted "Touch" screen. The most high-tech and user-friendly unit on the market, the innovative system features enhanced scoring functions which will automatically calculate "Nassau" and "Skins" results.

    For courses' bottom lines, the new system's expansive memory stores up to 7,500 ads, generating incremental revenue through a larger sales inventory. Designed with a proprietary custom interface, ProLink Touch delivers lightning-fast cart-to-clubhouse communication for all purposes including two-way communications, golfer safety, food-and-beverage orders and pace-of-play alerts.

    For more information on The Hollows Golf Club, visit http://www.thehollows.com/ or call 804.883.5381.

    About ProLink

    ProLink Solutions is the world's leading provider of GPS golf course management systems and revenue-generating on-course advertising. ProLink Solutions' core philosophy is to be a "Trusted Partner" to its golf-course customers. From enhancing golfers' overall experience and improving pace-of-play, to increasing current revenue streams and creating new profit centers for golf courses, ProLink Solutions' products and services have captured markets both nationally and globally. For more information about ProLink, visit http://www.goprolink.com/, call 480.753.2325 or email info@goprolink.com.

    CONTACT: Buffalo Communications Shane Sharp 704.519.8381 ssharp@billycaspergolf.com Kevin Satz 703.891.3394 ksatz@billycaspergolf.com Investor Relations Contact: CEOcast, Inc. Gary Nash 212.732.4300 gnash@ceocast.com

    ProLink Holdings Corp.

    CONTACT: Shane Sharp, +1-704-519-8381, ssharp@billycaspergolf.com, or
    Kevin Satz, +1-703-891-3394, ksatz@billycaspergolf.com, both of of Buffalo
    Communications; or investors, Gary Nash of CEOcast, Inc., +1-212-732-4300,
    gnash@ceocast.com, all for ProLink Holdings Corp.

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




    Ingram Micro Announces Restructuring of Nordic Operations; Agrees to Sell Danish Unit

    SANTA ANA, Calif. and BRUSSELS, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. , the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, today announced its intentions to restructure operations in the Nordic countries of the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region to position the company for greater profitability.

    Through the restructuring program, Ingram Micro will focus its broad-based distribution operations on the Swedish market while further developing its data capture/point-of-sale (DC/POS) business in four Nordic countries. The program includes the following actions:

    -- The sale of Ingram Micro's broad-based distribution business in Denmark. The company recently entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its Danish operations to Actebis Group, a technology distributor based in Germany. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed early in the third quarter of 2009. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. -- The intended closure of the company's broad-based distribution businesses in Finland and Norway, expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2009 following regulatory approvals.

    Ingram Micro's data capture/point-of-sale (DC/POS) business, currently the second-largest European distributor in this category, is not affected by the intended restructuring and will continue to have a presence throughout the Nordic area.

    According to Greg Spierkel, chief executive officer, Ingram Micro Inc., estimated costs and benefits of these actions were incorporated into the worldwide restructuring plan disclosed in February. Annualized savings generated by the worldwide restructuring plan are expected to range from $100 million to $120 million, reaching a full run-rate at the end of 2009, with total related costs estimated at $45 to $65 million.

    "We have been concentrating on enhancing profitability in Europe for several quarters," said Spierkel, "and the restructuring of our Nordic operations is part of this plan. While our operations in Denmark, Finland and Norway are small, generating approximately $450 million in aggregated revenues for the 2008 fiscal year, they are not meeting our requirements for profitability and return on invested capital. By re-positioning these operations, we are able to build a profitable, stand-alone broad-based business in Sweden, where Ingram Micro enjoys both a solid market position and good growth prospects. We remain committed to serving our partners fairly and responsibly during this time of transition."

    Cautionary Statement for the Purpose of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

    The matters in this press release that are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements about economic conditions, capital resources, cost reduction actions, revenues, operating income, margins, expenses, integration costs, operating efficiencies, profitability, market share and rates of return, are based on current management expectations. Certain risks may cause such expectations to not be achieved and, in turn, may have a material adverse effect on Ingram Micro's business, financial condition and results of operations. Ingram Micro disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (1) difficult conditions in the global economy in general have affected our business and results of operations and these conditions are not expected to improve in the near future and may worsen; (2) changes in our credit rating or other market factors such as continued adverse capital and credit market conditions may significantly affect our ability to meet liquidity needs through reduced access to capital, or it may increase our cost of borrowing; (3) our failure to adequately adapt to economic and industry changes and to manage prolonged contractions could negatively impact our future operating results; (4) if our business does not perform well, we may be required to recognize further impairments of our intangible or other long-lived assets or establish a valuation allowance against our deferred income tax assets, which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition; (5) we continually experience intense competition across all markets for our products and services, which may intensity in a more difficult global economy; (6) we operate a global business that exposes us to risks associated with international activities; (7) we have made and expect to continue to make investments in new business strategies and initiatives, including acquisitions and continued enhancements to information systems, process and procedures and infrastructure on a global basis, which could disrupt our business and have an adverse effect on our operating results; (8) we are dependent on a variety of information systems and a failure of these systems could disrupt our business and harm our reputation and net sales; (9) terminations of a supply or services agreement or a significant change in supplier terms or conditions of sale could negatively affect our operating margins, revenue or the level of capital required to fund our operations; (10) changes in, or interpretations of, tax rules and regulations may adversely affect our effective tax rates or operating margins and we may be required to pay additional tax assessments; (11) we cannot predict with certainty what loss we might incur as a result of the SEC inquiry we have received as well as other litigation matters and contingencies that we may be involved with from time to time; (12) we may incur material litigation, regulatory or operating costs or expenses, and may be frustrated in our marketing efforts, as a result of new environmental regulations or private intellectual property enforcement disputes; (13) future terrorist or military actions could result in disruption to our operations or loss of assets, in certain markets or globally; (14) the loss of a key executive officer or other key employees, or changes affecting the work force such as government regulations, collective bargaining agreements or the limited availability of qualified personnel, could disrupt operations or increase our cost structure; (15) we face a variety of risks with outsourcing arrangements; (16) changes in accounting rules could adversely affect our future operating results; (17) our quarterly results have fluctuated significantly; and (18) we are dependent on third-party shipping companies for the delivery of our products.

    Ingram Micro has instituted in the past and continues to institute changes to its strategies, operations and processes to address these risk factors and to mitigate their impact on Ingram Micro's results of operations and financial condition. However, no assurances can be given that Ingram Micro will be successful in these efforts. For a further discussion of significant factors to consider in connection with forward-looking statements concerning Ingram Micro, reference is made to Item 1A Risk Factors of Ingram Micro's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009; other risks or uncertainties may be detailed from time to time in Ingram Micro's future SEC filings. Ingram Micro disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.

    About Ingram Micro Inc.

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

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    Ingram Micro Inc.

    CONTACT: Ria Marie Carlson of Ingram Micro Corporate Headquarters,
    +1-714-382-4400, ria.carlson@ingrammicro.com

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

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