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ClearPoint iLabor Unveils New Platform, Fresh Look at GlobalShop 2009

CHALFONT, Pa., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- E-procurement management company ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CPBR) , has excitedly introduced the highly-evolved iLabor 5.0 - the most functional, flexible and scalable staffing portal on the market- accompanied by its brand-new look and 3,200 Provider branch locations in the United States and Canada.

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iLabor 5.0, which went live just last week, is the number-one point-of-entry into North America's largest, most competitive marketplace for buying and selling temporary labor.

The new portal, which can act for iLabor Clients and Providers as a Vendor Management System, offers the same basic functionality as its predecessor, but has several added features that amplify its overall value and performance.

"The first-in-class technology built into the smartly-designed, robust iLabor 5.0 gives our Clients and Providers a more encompassing solution to their staffing needs," said ClearPoint Chief Technology Officer Ray Little. "The new version increases visibility into company operations and tightens control on company spend."

New core iLabor 5.0 features include Requisition Approval and Document Management, and the new add-on feature package includes Selective Services with the option of Financial Controls.

The Requisition Approval function allows Clients to control what their managers can and cannot do relative to job requisitions by setting permissions on each user's account.

The Document Management feature eliminates paper trails by working as a digital storage center for all staffing-related files.

The Selective Services function offers Clients complete control over the individual hired for the job by giving them the opportunity to choose their candidates based on resumes, phone calls and interviews.

The Financial Controls feature, which is optional to Clients who have Selective Services, gives Clients the ability to manage their project and department budgets by letting them set a budget that caps once the money is spent. With Financial Control, Clients can also set up Individual Monetary Approval, which specifies how much a specific manager can spend on what and with whom.

The new portal also has more in-depth, detailed reporting than the original version so that Clients can visually monitor their staffing process as soon as they log in.

"These added features truly boost iLabor's value as a one-stop-shop staffing solution for our Clients' and Providers' needs," Little explained.

The 5.0 system also tiers user access with a hierarchical, role-based security setup tailored to each client's self-set preferences. For example, someone assigned a Client Admin role may have access to everything ranging from Requisition Approval to Document Management to Financial Controls, whereas a Hiring Manager may only have the ability to approve job requisitions.

New product training on iLabor 5.0 began March 9 for ClearPoint Providers and March 16 for ClearPoint Clients. As of last week all of iLabor's Clients and Providers had been moved over to the new portal.

About ClearPoint

ClearPoint, formerly a direct provider and franchisor of temporary staffing services with more than 70 branch offices nationwide, changed its business model from staffing to technology in 2008.

With a background in staffing solutions, ClearPoint's firsthand experience with the transactional labor market is the driving force behind the development of its iLabor technology.

Under its business model, ClearPoint is the vehicle chosen by its clients to provide them efficient access to the vast North American network of temporary staffing providers.

ClearPoint's iLabor provides services to clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

For more information on ClearPoint, visit http://www.clear-point.com/. Contact Information: Jack Phillips, CFO ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc. (215) 997-7710 jphillips@clear-point.com

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CONTACT: Jack Phillips, CFO of ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc.,
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Web Site: http://www.clear-point.com/

CradlePoint Adds WiMAX to Industry Leading Mobile Broadband Networking ProductsClearwire Relationship Enables Businesses to go Wireless with Easy Access to the Fastest Wireless Service Available

BOISE, Idaho, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CradlePoint Technology, the global leader in 3G and 4G network solutions, announced a collaborative effort with Clearwire Corporation to support WiMAX modems in its lineup of top-selling mobile broadband routers; enabling businesses of all types secure access to the Internet.

Beginning April 1, shipments of CradlePoint's business-class routers, including the MBR800, MBR1000, and MBR1100 line of mobile broadband routers, CTR500 mobile broadband travel router, and CBA250 cellular broadband adapter, will have WiMAX compatibility built in. CradlePoint, in conjunction with Clearwire, has also developed the PHS-300, which will be branded as the CLEAR Spot and sold directly by Clearwire. The CLEAR Spot is a mobile WiMAX to WiFi router compatible with Clearwire's 4G network and targeted at the consumer market.

"Clearwire is excited to see the support of CLEAR's mobile WiMAX service in a family of routers designed specifically for business applications," said Scott Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer for Clearwire. "CradlePoint's conversion of CLEAR's WiMAX service to WiFi or Ethernet allows remote, branch and temporary offices easy and secure access the Internet with super fast connectivity. Powered by Clear's 4G network, many businesses now have the option of going totally wireless."

"As Clearwire's WiMAX service expands across the country, our customers have the ability to access to best mobile broadband service available," said Jack Alton, CradlePoint VP of Sales. "Partnering with Clearwire creates a synergy that ensures we are at the forefront of meeting the demands of our enterprises customers."

CradlePoint's family of routers offers features necessary for businesses of all types to stay connected, even when wired ISP service is interrupted or is not easily available. The "plug 'n' play" set up of CradlePoint routers is attractive to offices with limited IT resources. "Using our routers for redundant or backup to a wired ISP has always been a great feature for CradlePoint users. With WiMAX, businesses have the option of doing away with wired ISP services and directly connecting to the Clear service as their primary connection," said Alton.

CradlePoint's firmware release version 1.5.1, available April 6 for current customers, puts the power of WiMAX into the hands of consumers and businesses, and enables a new class of business-capable mobile broadband with 4G download speeds that exceed DSL, and rival cable modem speeds. The release offers continued support for all current 3G devices, over 70 different combinations of modems and cellular broadband networks.

"CradlePoint's ability to interface with over one billion Wi-Fi enabled devices in use today--from laptops and netbooks to desktop PCs, printers, VoIP phones, cameras and PDAs--maximizes the potential of Clearwire's network, while simultaneously improving the user-experience of its subscribers," said Alton.

For more information and a complete list of supported devices on both 3G and 4G networks in the 1.5.1 firmware release, go to http://www.3gstore.com/, http://www.thecradlepointstore.com/ or http://www.cradlepoint.com/. The upgrade is free.

About CradlePoint Technology

CradlePoint is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of 3G/4G mobile broadband network solutions, serving business and consumer markets. The company engineers and produces cellular routers, portable hotspots, docking cradles and software platforms that facilitate secure mobile computing. CradlePoint's unique WiPipe(TM) technology provides access and traffic management that improves the security and quality of the online mobile experience and supports new revenue streams for network providers. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho CradlePoint maintains sales offices in Montana, Florida, Kansas and Texas. To find out more about CradlePoint products visit http://www.cradlepoint.com/.

CradlePoint Technology

CONTACT: Don Bush, Director of Marketing of CradlePoint,
+1-208-908-4350, cell, +1-208-867-9665, dbush@cradlepoint.com

Web Site: http://www.3gstore.com/
http://www.thecradlepointstore.com/
http://www.cradlepoint.com/

Verizon Wireless Network Ready for College Basketball Championship In Detroit

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- College basketball fans heading to Detroit for the upcoming championship games will have no problem making calls; exchanging text, picture and video messages; watching sports video highlights; and downloading music on their Verizon Wireless phones. The company has committed its full network capacity in and around the stadium to support its customers' cell phone usage.

"Based on the typical crowds and the way they use their phones at sporting events in Detroit, we've built our network in and around the stadium to handle the significant spikes in usage we expect over the next few days," said Greg Haller, president -- Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky region, Verizon Wireless. "We are prepared to meet their needs once again."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested $1.2 billion on improvements to its network in Michigan.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 80 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
Michelle.Gilbert@verizonwireless.com, or Alan Upchurch, For Verizon Wireless,
+1-248-855-6777, aupchurch@marxlayne.com

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

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New VideoSphere VMS and 1080p Camera Latest Additions to High-Performance Portfolio from March Networks

OTTAWA, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- March Networks(R) (TSX:MN), a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, today announced the next release of its Video Management System (VMS) software and a new addition to its family of high-definition IP cameras. These integrated products are the latest enhancements to the Company's VideoSphere(TM) Intelligent Video Management portfolio, which continues to deliver the high performance, control and efficiency required by commercial and government organizations in a wide range of applications.

VideoSphere VMS Release 2.1 provides customers with the flexibility to deploy a centralized or highly distributed IP video solution by taking advantage of affordable, industry-standard host and storage platforms. The powerful server software supports up to 128 IP cameras per server, as well as analog cameras connected to VideoSphere Edge and third-party encoders. Its support for devices utilizing advanced H.264 compression technology maximizes bandwidth and storage efficiency, making it ideal software for customers seeking the benefits of multi-megapixel video quality and resolution.

Fully integrated with VideoSphere application software, VMS 2.1 enables organizations to proactively monitor and maintain the health of their entire IP video infrastructure, including servers, cameras and encoders, through health alert monitoring conducted remotely over the network. In addition, the software helps streamline user access controls. Administrators can group devices by function, geography or customer hierarchy to simplify user permission creation and management. They can also integrate access controls with existing IT user authentication systems for further efficiency.

The enhanced management capabilities of VMS 2.1 are further complemented by the latest addition to the VideoSphere family of award-winning IP cameras. The powerful MegaPX 1080p Camera combines multi-megapixel resolution and an HD format with H.264 compression. The resulting savings in bandwidth and storage allow the 1080p to stream at up to 30 frames per second and record video independently to an integrated SDHC card for critical backup in the case of a network outage. Its compact, lightweight design and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support make it simple to install in almost any indoor location.

"March Networks remains focused on delivering solutions that make it easier and more cost-effective for organizations to manage their IP video infrastructure and take advantage of real-time operational intelligence optimized for critical infrastructure security," said Fabrizio Colciago, Chief Technology Officer, March Networks. "These strategic additions to our VideoSphere portfolio achieve that objective and I look forward to demonstrating their capabilities to new and existing customers."

March Networks will demonstrate its VideoSphere portfolio, including VMS 2.1 and the new MegaPX 1080p Camera, in Booth 23068 at the ISC West International Security Conference & Exhibition, happening April 1-3 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

About March Networks

March Networks(R) (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications that enable organizations to reduce losses, mitigate risks and improve security and operational efficiency. The Company's advanced software suite includes enterprise-class video management, powerful analytics and comprehensive managed and professional services. Its software and systems are used by leading financial institutions, retailers, transportation authorities and other organizations in more than 50 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking information, including expectations of future business. This information is based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that may be beyond March Networks' control. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements due to factors such as customer demand and timing of purchasing decisions, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party manufacturers, risks relating to intellectual property infringement claims, and other risks and factors identified in March Networks' public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada. March Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.

* MARCH NETWORKS, VideoSphere and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are registered trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

CONTACT: Peter Wilenius, March Networks Corporation, (613) 591-8181,
pwilenius@marchnetworks.com

Wireless Phone Users in Gardner, Kansas, Now Experience Even Clearer Reception and Fewer Dropped CallsVerizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site

GARDNER, Kan., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Gardner that expands network coverage and increases capacity, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; and download games and ringtones while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

This new cell site improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in Gardner from 127th Street south to Highway 56, and from Clare Road west to Four Corners Road.

"This network enhancement reflects our ongoing commitment to meet the growing needs of our customers and to provide them with the reliable, high quality service they expect from Verizon Wireless," said Brendan Fallis, president - Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless.

Reliable service is fundamental to customer loyalty, and Verizon Wireless boasts the highest customer loyalty in the industry, as measured by the company's low percentage of customer turnover.

"The value we offer our customers is closely tied to our industry-leading customer retention," Fallis said. "Wireless consumers today understand that value is not defined by price alone. A major reason our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us is because we offer the nation's most reliable network."

This network improvement is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Kansas and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. More than $28.3 million was spent in Kansas in 2008.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Cheryl Bini Armbrecht, Cheryl.Bini@verizonwireless.com, or
Brenda Hill, Brenda.Hill@verizonwireless.com, both of Verizon Wireless,
+1-636-345-9400; or Matt Dunn, +1-913-660-9657, mdunn@morningstarcomm.com, for
Verizon Wireless

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

ParkerVision Sells Shares Pursuant to Over-Allotment Option

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ParkerVision, Inc. , today announced the sale of 250,000 shares of its common stock upon exercise of an over-allotment option granted to Roth Capital Partners, LLC ("Roth") in connection with the March 3, 2009 sale of common stock in an offering underwritten by Roth. The shares were sold at a price of $1.665 per share and the company received proceeds of approximately $383,000, after underwriter discounts.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the company and there shall not be any sale of such securities in a State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such State.

About ParkerVision

ParkerVision, Inc. designs, develops and sells its proprietary RF technologies which enable advanced wireless communications for current and next generation mobile communications networks.

Its solutions for wireless transfer of radio frequency (RF) waveforms enable significant advancements in wireless products, addressing the needs of the cellular industry for efficient use of power, reduced cost and size, greater design simplicity and enhanced performance in mobile handsets as the industry migrates to next generation networks.

ParkerVision is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. (PRKR-I).

ParkerVision, Inc.

CONTACT: Paul Henning of Cameron Associates, +1-212-245-8800,
paul@cameronassoc.com; or Carolyn Wrenn of ParkerVision, Inc.,
+1-888-690-7110, cwrenn@parkervision.com

BullMarket.com Updates Outlooks on High Yield Mortgage REITs

PRINCETON, N.J., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, has provided subscribers with coverage of mortgage REITs, including Annaly Capital Management, Capstead Mortgage , Hatteras Financial , MFA Financial ,and Anworth Mortgage Asset.

All paid and trial subscribers to BullMarket.com can now receive immediate access to the newsletter's exclusive daily reports. As a subscriber, you'll also gain access to our Recommended List of stocks, which outperformed the S&P 500 by 15% in 2008.

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In its daily report, BullMarket.com wrote: "Capstead Mortgage has a $7.4 billion mortgage backed security (MBS) portfolio that is 100% agency issued. It does have a miniscule investment in residential and commercial real estate loans (about $59 million) as well. The firm primarily invests in shorter-term ARMs, with about 60% of its portfolio having resets under 18 months and the rest in three- and five-year ARMs."

BullMarket.com looked at the following topics, among others: -- How do strategies vary from one mortgage REIT to another? -- Which was the only mortgage REIT able to increase its portfolio interest rate spread in Q4? -- Which two mortgage REITs were able to increase their book value in Q4? -- What is the biggest current headwind facing mortgage REITS? -- Which two mortgage REITS are BullMarket.com's favorites and why? About BullMarket.com:

Launched in 1997, BullMarket.com has a strong track record of creating wealth for its subscribers by providing sound, long-term investing advice. The BullMarket.com Recommended List includes about 50 companies across all major industries, including Financials, Healthcare, Energy, Technology, and Retail, among others. BullMarket.com is one of the oldest continuously published investment newsletters online, and its Recommended List has consistently outperformed the major market indices.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

Contact: Marcie Martin, Bull Market Report, +1-888-278-5515

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

CONTACT: Marcie Martin of Bull Market Report, +1-888-278-5515

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

'Masters Live' on CBSSports.com & Masters.com Returns for Live Video Coverage of the 2009 Masters(R)Masters Live will provide over 48 hours of live video on CBSSports.com, Masters.com and the CBS Audience NetworkViewers have the option to watch all the action on a High-Quality video player in 2009

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and AUGUSTA, Ga., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CBSSports.com in conjunction with masters.com, CBS Sports and the Masters Tournament today announced that Masters Live, live video coverage from the Augusta National Golf Club, will return for the 2009 Masters Tournament.

Masters Live is comprised of three separate, live video productions covering the Masters Tournament. Amen Corner Live, which debuted in 2006, provides live streaming video of the 11th, 12th and 13th holes from the Augusta National Golf Club. Masters Extra, which debuted in 2007, provides live streaming video of the entire field and course from the Masters Tournament for one hour prior to television coverage. 15 & 16 Live, which debuted in 2008, provides live streaming video of the 15th and 16th holes from the Augusta National Golf Club.

Ian Eagle and Matt Gogel will provide commentary and analysis for Amen Corner Live while Billy Kratzert will serve as the announcer for 15 & 16 Live.

Masters Extra will be again be produced by CBS Sports with the complete Masters announcer lineup of Jim Nantz, Nick Faldo, Peter Oosterhuis, Verne Lundquist, David Feherty, Bill Macatee, Peter Kostis and Ian Baker-Finch and will provide live streaming video of the entire field and course from the 2009 Masters Tournament for one hour prior to television coverage.

New in 2009, CBSSports.com and masters.com will offer golf fans the chance to watch Masters Live through a High-Quality video player. By choosing the option to watch the enhanced video stream, viewers can upgrade their 2009 Masters Live experience from the standard player (approx. 800 kb/s) to one delivering up to 1.2 mb/s of enhanced video action from the Augusta National Golf Club.

Also new for this year, immediately following the conclusion of CBS Sports' television coverage on Saturday and Sunday, CBSSports.com will present a Masters Live recap show. Hosted by Eagle and Gogel, the Masters Live recap show will review all of Saturday and Sunday's action and be available live and on demand.

All elements of Masters Live, including the recap show, will be available free of charge at cbssports.com, masters.com and across the CBS Audience Network, a network of over 200 premier websites including CBS.com, AOL, Fancast, MSN, Veoh and Yahoo!

Masters Live will be presented all four days of the 2009 Masters Tournament, April 9-12. In total there will be over 48 hours of live video from Augusta National Golf Club.

Schedule for Masters Live Video on CBSSports.com and masters.com in 2009 Amen Corner Live Thursday, April 9: 10:45 AM - 5:45 PM Friday, April 10: 10:45 AM - 5:45 PM Saturday, April 11: 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM Sunday, April 12: 11:45 AM - 5:45 PM 15 & 16 Live Thursday, April 9: 11:45 AM - 6:45 PM Friday, April 10: 11:45 AM - 6:45 PM Saturday, April 11: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM Sunday, April 12: 12:45 PM - 6:30 PM Masters Extra Thursday, April 9: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday, April 10: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday, April 11: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sunday, April 12: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Start and end times are subject to change. All times eastern standard.

Hole Nos. 15 and 16 from the Augusta National Golf Club have provided many unforgettable moments in Masters Tournament history. In 1935, Gene Sarazen hit the "shot heard 'round the world" when he holed a 4-wood from 235 yards for a double eagle on the Par 5 15th in the fourth round of the event. The shot propelled Sarazen on to victory in just the second Masters Tournament.

While the Par 3 16th has seen 11 holes-in-one in Masters Tournament history, perhaps no shot on this hole was more memorable than Tiger Woods' chip-in in 2005 en route to securing his fourth Green Jacket.

The name Amen Corner refers to hole Nos. 11, 12 and 13. Amen Corner was first coined in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article by Herbert Warren Wind. Wind was searching for an appropriate name for the location where the critical action had taken place that year. He borrowed the name from an old jazz recording, "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner." (Courtesy masters.com)

The Masters, the most renowned tournament in golf, will be broadcast on CBS for the 54th consecutive year, a record for the longest-running sporting event broadcast on one network. This year marks the 73rd Masters Tournament, one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year.

About CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation , is the best online content network for information and entertainment. With more than 180 million people visiting its properties each month, it is the 9th largest Web property globally. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, BNET and Last.fm, span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and business.

More information about CBS and its businesses is available at http://www.cbscorporation.com/.

CBSSports.com

CONTACT: LeslieAnne Wade, +1-212-975-5171, lwade@cbs.com, or Robin
Brendle, +1-212-975-1533, rlbrendle@cbs.com, both of CBS Sports, or Alex
Riethmiller of CBSSports.com, +1-954-489-4235, ariethmiller@cbs.com

Web Site: http://www.cbssports.com/
http://www.masters.com/
http://www.cbscorporation.com/

Verizon Wireless' How Sweet the Sound on Tour to Find the 2009 Best Church Choir in AmericaRegistration Opens Wednesday for 11-City Choir Competition

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- How Sweet the Sound(TM) is back this year to give church choirs in 11 cities a chance to win the title of "The Best Church Choir in America" and up to $50,000 in cash and prizes. Starting today, registration will be open for Verizon Wireless' national competition. Interested choir representatives can visit http://www.howsweetthesound.com/ for more information and to register for a chance to compete at concerts that will take place on the following dates:

-- Sept. 19 in Houston -- Sept. 21 in St. Louis -- Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C. -- Sept. 25 in Philadelphia -- Sept. 26 in Newark, N.J. -- Sept. 28 in Detroit -- Sept. 30 in Chicago -- Oct. 2 in Atlanta -- Oct. 5 in Memphis, Tenn. -- Oct. 8 in Los Angeles -- Oct. 10 in Oakland, Calif.

"How Sweet the Sound is an opportunity to celebrate the unique ways that music connects people," said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Gospel is a genre that attracts people from all walks of life which is what makes this competition so exciting. We look forward to meeting and recognizing the many volunteers who make church choirs such an important part of the community."

Last year, Chicago's Acme Missionary Baptist Church was named the overall winner for the 2008 How Sweet the Sound tour. According to church pastor, Reverend Bernard Sutton, the choir used their prize money to help build the congregation a new sanctuary.

Entry and Selection Process

How Sweet the Sound invites choirs affiliated with a church or other church organizations (as defined by the organization's tax-exempt ID number) within one of the 11 tour cities to enter (visit http://www.howsweetthesound.com/ for specific geography). Choirs interested in a chance to perform onstage in their cities must submit an application and audition video no longer than three minutes. All registration forms and audition videos must be received by June 15. To register online, visit http://www.howsweetthesound.com/. The audition video may be submitted by mail, uploaded online, or dropped off at participating Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. To enter by mail, send tapes to How Sweet the Sound, 125 E. Broad Street, Greenville, SC 29601.

Small and large choirs are eligible to enter the competition. The Few Voices category is for choirs consisting of six to 35 participants, while the Many Voices category is for choirs with 36 to 100 participants. Audition videos will be reviewed by professional music producers or Gospel radio personalities from each city. The judges will select up to 16 choirs -- eight from each category -- from each stop of the tour. The video submissions of the 16 choirs will be posted on http://www.howsweetthesound.com/ where members of the community can vote for their favorite choirs.

Once the online voting is complete, four choirs from each category will be selected to perform onstage in the regional event where two winners, one from each category, will win $10,000 for their choir. One overall winner will be selected at each regional concert, and each choir member from the overall winning choir will also receive a Verizon Wireless phone and a $50 gift card. The overall winning choir from each city will also advance to the grand finale where they will compete to win more than $25,000 in cash and prizes.

In addition, the Verizon Wireless V CAST People's Choice Award will be given to the choir that captures the heart of the audience at each regional performance and at the grand finale performance. The V CAST People's Choice Award winners will receive $5,000.

2009 Tour Highlights

Donald Lawrence, GRAMMY(R)-winning, songwriter, producer, arranger and music director, will emcee the tour for the second full year, and award-winning gospel artist, Marvin Sapp, will also be back as a judge. Once again, Verizon Wireless will select a local artist in each city to create a fine art piece to reflect the competition in their home city.

To entertain concert-goers again this year, Verizon Wireless will bring back the green screen at each tour stop for Gospel Karaoke. Participants can sing along with a gospel choir in front of a green screen so that their projected image is displayed onstage with the participating group. A copy of their performance can be sent to their mobile phones or uploaded to a Web site to be shared with friends and family.

Additional details will be announced as the selection process gets underway. All details about the entry and selection process and the official rules can be found by visiting http://www.howsweetthesound.com/ or by calling 800-230-0053.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; Samantha Kane, PMK/HBH, +1-212-373-6132,
samantha.kane@pmkhbh.com

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

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Verizon Internet Security Suite Helps Remove Worries About Personal Data When Filing Taxes OnlineEconomical Service Provides Wide Range of Protection Tools Including Virus Scans, Privacy Filter, Spyware and Malware Controls

NEW YORK, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- As the April 15 deadline for filing income taxes approaches, the Internal Revenue Service recently reported that more people have filed their taxes electronically earlier this year than last.

Consumers should take special safety precautions before submitting personal and financial data over the Internet, especially during the peak income tax filing season. Verizon customers can help arm themselves against potential losses and problems simply by ordering the Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS), which includes some features not found in all off-the-shelf computer-protection software programs.

Offering features that are competitive with those of other Internet security software products, VISS has a large menu of protection services -- updated every few hours -- including virus scans, a pop-up blocker, privacy filter, spyware and malware controls. In addition to these tools, a parental control feature is included for managing content on a user's computer.

Verizon offers two affordable options of its VISS protection to protect up to three computers in a customer's home. Verizon customers can order VISS for an annual fee of $59.99, or on a monthly basis for $5.99

The Verizon Internet Security Suite can be quickly downloaded and activated. To learn more, log on to the VISS site.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 80 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 224,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $97 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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Spirent Communications Brings the Real World into the Wireless Test Lab

SUNNYVALE, California, April 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- Flexible 'Virtual Drive Test' and 'Fading Lab' Features Deliver Cost Efficiencies over Field Testing

Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT), a global leader in wireless infrastructure, devices and application testing, today introduced Virtual Drive Test and Fading Lab functionality on Spirent's SR5500 Wireless Channel Emulator (http://www.spirent.com/go/sr5500), the award-winning solution for wireless receiver performance testing. Virtual Drive Test allows rapid re-creation of RF conditions to bring real-world field testing of mobile devices into the lab. Fading Lab enables the creation or replay of highly-detailed, advanced radio environments from a wide range of data sources.

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Wireless operators and manufacturers traditionally rely on fleets of drivers to perform mobile field testing, also referred to as drive testing, to verify the operational and performance capabilities of mobile devices and services. This approach is neither repeatable nor cost-efficient.

"Virtual Drive Test reduces the amount of physical field testing required in a product's life cycle resulting in significant cost savings," said Rob VanBrunt, vice president of Spirent's CDMA and Physical Layer market segment. "It also offers some clear technical advantages over field testing, enabling the same precise scenario to be repeated across multiple test runs, eliminating much of the uncertainty inherent to field testing."

Virtual Drive Test uses Spirent's exclusive Dynamic Environment Emulation (DEE) feature to provide a more rigorous and sustainable alternative. Virtual Drive Test generates a set of controlled dynamic RF channels based on channel parameter data. Complex radio mobility scenarios can be created without deploying scores of vans, and the RF environment remains consistent between test iterations.

Spirent's new Fading Lab supplements the SR5500's existing real-time engine with a new "Fading Data Playback" engine. The Fading Lab engine converts data into a sample-accurate wireless RF environment. The Fading Lab's universal interface accepts data from a wide range of sources including channel-sounding tools and software packages. Virtually any mathematical or ray-tracing software package can be used to synthesize the input data, as can custom software packages or scripts. The text-based template allows the user to create any customized fading model imaginable.

"For wireless operators and device manufacturers, the Spirent SR5500 has been there to eliminate the risk of missing a critical RF issue," added VanBrunt. "Now Fading Lab's flexibility eliminates the risk of running up against a channel model your equipment can't address."

The Fading Lab includes Fading Studio, a software package that creates advanced channel scenarios for testing MIMO and other multiple-antenna systems. These already include Spatial Channel Models (SCMs/SCMEs), with models defined by the European Wireless World Initiative New Radio (WINNER) consortium to follow shortly.

Demonstrations of the Spirent SR5500 and the company's wide range of other wireless device, application and infrastructure testing solutions will be showcased at Booth #744 at CTIA Wireless 2009, April 1-3 in Las Vegas (http://www.spirent.com/news/events.cfm?id=527&media=7&ws=330&ss=187). For more information visit www.spirent.com/go/sr5500

About Spirent Communications plc

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Microsoft Introduces Public Sector On-Demand Solutions for Government and EducationSubscription-based cloud computing model offers six new applications ranging from public records tracking to case management and student information systems.

REDMOND, Wash. and WASHINGTON, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to the demand for flexible, hosted vertical industry application solutions, Microsoft Corp. unveiled a new suite of offerings today that will revolutionize how government and education customers manage critical pieces of their business. The new brand, Public Sector On-Demand Solutions powered by Microsoft Dynamics CRM, is a set of solutions designed for U.S. government and education organizations seeking an alternative to traditional on-premise applications.

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"Public sector customers are working to deliver the next generation of capabilities to dramatically lower costs, increase productivity, streamline operations and reduce custom development time," said Curt Kolcun, vice president, U.S. Public Sector at Microsoft. "The Public Sector On-Demand cloud-based solutions we are launching with our partners represent the first of many such hosted applications. This is a big step forward for Microsoft in providing choice and flexibility for how these solutions are delivered."

Microsoft launched Public Sector On-Demand Solutions with the establishment of a community engagement site, Public Sector Idea Bank (http://www.publicsectorondemand.com/), developed with Neighborhood America, an award-winning enterprise social networking platform provider. Idea Bank will feature the solutions announced today and serve as a central collaboration vehicle for Microsoft, its partners and public sector customers to interact, discover new solutions and share ideas for new tool development.

These solutions also are intended to help customers with technology priorities outlined by the Obama administration, including a more transparent and connected government, or what many are calling "Gov 2.0." The concept of Gov 2.0 is about opening up two-way communication within and between government agencies and between government agencies and citizens. Microsoft's Public Sector On-Demand Solutions help organizations improve communication and citizen services through a full-service, constituent relationship management service, hosted by one of Microsoft's certified partners. The cloud-computing, browser-based service provides public sector organizations with off-the-shelf tools that aggregate a 360-degree view of critical data, enterprise-class reporting and analytics, all with virtually no ramp-up time.

Microsoft's Public Sector On-Demand Solutions were created with the help of four partner organizations -- Eskel Porter Consulting Inc., Mitchell Humphrey, Information Strategies Inc. and Metaphor Software. The solutions, available at http://www.publicsectorondemand.com/, include the following:

-- Public Records Tracker. Public Records Tracker organizes and automates the public records request process for state, local and federal government organizations that must respond to Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act requests. Public Records Tracker's easy-to-use interface allows public employees to enter a new public records request, track all communication and activities associated with the requester, and deliver a response -- all from a single screen. In addition, Public Records Tracker sends alerts when the request is approaching its mandatory due date to ensure that the agency maintains compliance with regulations and provides executives with the key reports they need for measuring results. -- FastTrackGov Citizen Service Solutions. FastTrackGov is a hosted subscription-based system that provides a full suite of automated community development applications for licensing, permitting, code enforcement and inspection management. Serving a variety of organizations, including county and municipal governments, government agencies, special districts, and taxing authorities, the system enables users throughout a public agency to manage a broad array of revenue sources from a single, security-enhanced, integrated system. By dramatically improving control over processes, organizations hope to increase productivity and efficiency, expedite revenue collection efforts, and enhance citizen satisfaction. -- Agenda Builder. The Agenda Builder on-demand solution provides organizations with electronic review and approval capability for agenda items, resulting in significant time and paper savings. Through workflows and tight integration with Microsoft Office, users, managers, elected officials and their staff members can monitor progress on agenda preparation to prevent unnecessary delays. Agenda Builder can be used to streamline agenda preparation for city council meetings, county commissioner meetings, hearings and other types of formal meetings that require preapproval of agenda items while helping organizations achieve their "green" initiative goals through reduced paper usage. -- Constituent Issue Manager. The Constituent Issue Manager on-demand solution provides elected officials and their staffs with case management tools that facilitate timely responses to constituent requests. Requests for assistance or information can be captured through a number of sources and are recorded through the easy-to-use interface, which provides an address validation capability and duplicate detection logic. Constituent Issue Manager provides the tools necessary to deliver improved constituent service at a lower cost than paper-based alternatives. -- Inspection Manager. The Inspection Manager on-demand offering provides organizations with a Web-based case management solution that gives field inspectors and inside office staff the tools needed to schedule and perform field inspections and manage the abatement process when violations are found and citations are issued. With Inspection Manager, organizations can plan and perform inspections more efficiently with an easy-to-use case management tool for resolving cases where violations are found. -- Backpack 2008 Student Information System (SIS). Backpack is the first on-demand social student information system of its kind, designed to revolutionize SIS technology and provide the ability to centrally manage all aspects of an entire school district. Backpack has two components: -- Backpack SIS. This interface allows administrators, staff and teachers to manage all aspects of the district down to individual classes and students. With Backpack SIS, teachers and staff can easily manage attendance, grade book information, courses, students, master scheduling, state reporting and assessments. By automating tasks that otherwise consume time or cause frustration, stress is reduced while freeing more time up for teachers to teach. -- Backpack Community. This Web portal provides parents and students with full, real-time transparency, interactivity and communication with teachers and each other. Backpack Community brings parents, students and teachers together through a safe and secure online community, promoting information transparency, accountability and family involvement in an environment geared for how today's students want to interact online with their education and each other. Parents can see in real-time how their child is doing and even set up alert e-mails or text messages for specific updates. More information is available at http://www.backpacksis.com/.

More information on these six solutions can be viewed at Microsoft's new public sector on-demand community, Public Sector Idea Bank (http://www.publicsectorondemand.com/), created with the help of Neighborhood America's social network platform.

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

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General Dynamics Awarded $43 Million SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific Contract for Communications Engineering Support

FAIRFAX, Va., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics , has been awarded the Radio Frequency Communications Engineering Support contract by Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Pacific. The five-year, multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has an initial value of $43 million. The contract has a total potential value of $82 million if eight, six-month extensions are exercised.

Through the contract, General Dynamics will provide technical support to the Radio Frequency Communications Division of SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific. Those duties include program management and engineering support; testing and evaluation; integrated logistics support; facilities management and maintenance; on-site technical assistance; network security; and implementation and integration of radio frequency, command-and-control and information systems.

"General Dynamics will provide diverse, multi-service technical expertise and experience in radio frequency communication systems engineering and operations to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific," said Kenneth Slaght, general manager and vice president of General Dynamics Information Technology's Naval IT Solutions sector. "We expect to provide SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific with high-quality performance in support of its mission execution and assistance to the warfighter."

As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civilian government and commercial sectors. With approximately 15,000 professionals worldwide, the company manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs delivering IT services and enterprise solutions. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at http://www.gdit.com/.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,300 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at http://www.gd.com/.

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CONTACT: Mark Meudt of General Dynamics Information Technology,
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BT Demonstrates 'Finder' Application on Microsoft's Unified Communications PlatformFinder shifts the burdens of 'presence' and 'preference' to the system, not the user

ORLANDO, Fla., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BT today demonstrated a new unified communications application it has developed on Microsoft's unified communications platform. The demonstration took place at VoiceCon Orlando 2009 during Microsoft Corp.'s keynote address today.

BT's Finder application, which is currently used internally at BT, is one of many applications the company is developing on Microsoft's unified communications platform to enable its customers to increase their operating efficiency and effectiveness. BT is helping its customers understand how to integrate Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2 functionality into their other systems and platforms to add innovative capabilities to their existing business processes.

Finder enables users to determine how and when essential messages reach them. For example, a traveling executive can establish parameters within Finder's settings to ensure that communications on critical topics are sent to specific team members for handling. In turn, critical emails from team members to the executive can be converted from text to speech and sent to the executive's mobile phone. In this way, Finder accelerates delivery of critical information to the right person at the right time. It allows users to focus on business issues while the system handles presence, preference and device attributes in the background.

"Finder shows how Office Communications Server 2007 R2 functionality can easily be integrated into existing business process automation initiatives to provide cost and time savings for our customers," said Randy Schrock, BT vice president of corporate alliances, during his presentation with Gurdeep Singh Pall, corporate vice president, Unified Communications Group at Microsoft. "Delivering Microsoft related unified communications services is a key strategy for BT as we help our enterprise customers maximize their return on investment in Microsoft technologies," Schrock said.

"BT is a great example of a Microsoft partner innovating and introducing new capabilities on the Microsoft unified communications platform," said Gurdeep Singh Pall. "BT's Finder solution benefits customers because it helps achieve greater efficiency, lower cost and more choice in the ways people communicate."

Through its relationship with Microsoft and other partners, BT provides solutions that help enterprise customers improve communication and collaboration. By providing a portfolio of capabilities and services, including unified communications and collaboration consultancy and professional services, BT can help customers:

-- Increase flexibility to bring together dispersed project teams of employees, as well as business partners and customers -- Get more work done, better and faster, by further extending their reach into and beyond the enterprise through instantaneous and consolidated access to information and resources -- Devote their time and energy to solving business problems, with BT as the single interface across the entire technology solution -- Reduce the upfront technology investments and ongoing costs with BT's suite of IP applications that minimize the need for infrastructure investments and eliminates recurrent third party usage charges About BT

BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

In the year ended 31 March 2008, BT Group's revenue was 20,704 million pounds Sterling with profit before taxation and specific items of 2,506 million pounds.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt About VoiceCon(R)

Now in its 19th year, VoiceCon(R) is the leading conference and exhibition for enterprise IP Telephony, Converged Networks and Unified Communications in North America. VoiceCon(R) brings corporate communications decision makers together with the industry's vendors, analysts and consultants to focus on the issues central to enterprise networks and communications. As the momentum toward IP Telephony and convergence has grown, VoiceCon expanded to include two yearly shows in the United States: VoiceCon Orlando, March 30-April 2 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and VoiceCon San Francisco, November 2-5, 2009 at the Moscone North Convention Center. VoiceCon's No Jitter, (http://www.nojitter.com/), provides daily blogging and analysis of enterprise communications, and also serves the community with two weekly email newsletters -- VoiceCon eNews (http://www.voicecon.com/enews) and VoiceCon UC eWeekly (http://www.voicecon.com/unified-communications/). For more information, visit http://www.voicecon.com/.

CONTACT: Media, Dan Lawler, +1-212-731-2406, dplawler@comcast.net, or
Eileen Connolly, +1-908-410-1419, Eileen.connolly@bt.com

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Majesco Entertainment Ships 'Major Minor's Majestic March' for Wii(TM) to RetailLead a Marching Band to Glory in This One-of-a-Kind Music Game From the Team Behind The Renowned PaRappa the Rapper Franchise

EDISON, N.J., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Major Minor's Majestic March for Wii(TM) has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Developed by NanaOn-Sha, the game marks the return of the creative team from the PaRappa the Rapper series -- legendary game designer and multimedia musician Masaya Matsuura and famed New York artist Rodney Alan Greenblat. In this Wii(TM) exclusive, players use the Wii Remote(TM) as a bandleader baton to recruit new band members, pick up special items, and most importantly, keep the tempo!

Players assume the role of Major Minor, a courageous young cat who inherits his great-great grandmother's magic baton and ultimately realizes his leadership potential at the front of the parade. Using the baton, players recruit 30 original characters to build their band as they march through seven whimsical locations. Twenty different instruments, including brass, woodwinds, and percussion, alter the resulting composition and challenge players to maintain the tempo with each new addition. Players are scored on how well their band maintains its rhythm and halts for obstacles that could otherwise throw the procession into disarray. Major Minor's musical menagerie plays more than 20 classic marching band songs that Masaya Matsuura's team has composed into original medleys for the game's variety of colorful environments. A unique Drill Mode also lets aspiring leaders dazzle the crowd with baton-twirling displays and a range of motions to match cheerleader commands. Featuring single player as well as cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, Major Minor's Majestic March offers an extravaganza of music and color that's as fun to watch as it is to play!

Major Minor's Majestic March for Wii(TM) is rated E for Everyone and is now available in stores at a suggested retail price of $39.99. To watch the gameplay trailer and learn more, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About NanaOn-Sha

Like a fresh breeze spreading originality and fun, NanaOn-Sha has employed music, images and games as a means to bring smiles to the world since 1993. Beginning with uniquely original best-selling game series such as PaRappa the Rapper and more recently with Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop, NanaOn-Sha has extended their project realm further, including the creation, development, and production of music for the Robot Pet AIBO, the revolutionary iPod game musika and CG animations for educational TV shows broadcast nationwide. http://www.nanaon-sha.com/.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM) and Cake Mania(R)2 for Nintendo DS(TM), and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii(TM). The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

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Waters Corporation Announces the Purchase of UPLC/MS Systems by the National Cancer Institute for Advanced Metabolomics ResearchACQUITY UltraPerformance Liquid Chromatography Paired With Xevo TQ and Synapt HDMS Mass Spectrometers Target Small Molecule Biomarkers Linked to Disease

MILFORD, Mass., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waters Corporation announced today that the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research in Bethesda, Md., purchased Waters(R) ACQUITY UPLC(R)/Synapt High Definition MS (HDMS(TM)) and Waters ACQUITY(R) UPLC/Xevo(TM) TQ MS Systems for its metabolomics research programs. The research is aimed at discovering small molecule metabolites, or biomarkers, associated with cancer susceptibility and diagnosis, treatment efficacy and the adverse effects of medicines and other chemicals. Researchers are confident these tools will lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms of the disease and its diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Identifying and quantifying the thousands of metabolic biomarkers present in a complex sample such as urine can be a daunting task. Only with the most sensitive of instruments and most powerful of software can researchers uncover and pinpoint the important biomarkers that may be present even in the smallest of quantities. This level of advanced research requires analytical tools with exceptional separations and confirmatory power, and the speed and reliability to analyze thousands of samples per month. Since purchasing an ACQUITY UPLC/Q-Tof Premier(TM) mass spectrometer in 2005, the Center has tested 80,000 samples using this system in support of various research studies.

Waters ACQUITY UPLC System employs 1.7 micron particles in analytical columns that permit higher chromatographic resolution, shorter analysis times, and the use of less solvent per sample. Paired with tandem quadrupole and quadrupole time-of-flight/ion mobility mass spectrometry, the sharper chromatographic peaks, increased peak heights, and better signal-to-noise performance of UPLC(R) technology improves the mass spectrometer's ability to ionize molecules. This capability leads to greater all-around MS sensitivity and the ability to accurately identify vanishingly small concentrations of individual analytes. UPLC separations typically take only 10 minutes versus nearly 50 minutes for traditional HPLC to get the same answer leading to dramatically better throughput. UPLC consumes up to 95 percent less solvent than HPLC, a major consideration given the current shortage and rising cost of acetonitrile and the amount of solvent that metabolomics studies consume.

Waters Xevo TQ MS System is an advanced tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer that tackles the most demanding quantification applications for target compounds at low concentrations in highly complex and diverse samples. The Xevo TQ MS System uses ScanWave(TM), a unique collision cell technology based on a novel use of Waters' proven T-Wave(TM) technology that improves duty cycle and significantly enhances the full scan capability to meet the demands of today's complex analyses. This allows scientists to more easily confirm the identities and structures of targeted analytes.

The Synapt(TM) HDMS system combines quadrupole time-of-flight with ion-mobility technology and software to enable the analysis of sample ions differentiated by size and shape, as well as mass. This additional dimension of separations fidelity leads to improved specificity and sample definition, meaning scientists can extract more information about their samples and detect previously unseen constituents.

Together with bioinformatics software tools incorporated in Waters MassLynx(TM) software, researchers using UPLC/MS/MS can analyze tens of thousands of data points per analysis, ultimately creating a more informed picture of the mechanisms of toxicity and carcinogenicity in human patients.

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

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

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

With revenue of $1.58 billion in 2008 and 5,000 employees, Waters is driving scientific discovery and operational excellence for customers worldwide.

Waters, Synapt, MassLynx, ACQUITY, ACQUITY UPLC, ACQUITY UltraPerformance LC, UPLC, High Definition Mass Spectrometry, High Definition MS, Q-Tof Premier, ScanWave, T-Wave and Xevo are trademarks of Waters Corporation.

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CONTACT: Brian J. Murphy of Waters Corporation, +1-508-482-2614,
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Athol, MassachusettsInvestment in Worcester County, Massachusetts to Stay Ahead of Rising Demand for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access

ATHOL, Mass., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Athol, Massachusetts. The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G coverage along Route 2, Route 202, Route 2a, South Athol Road and White Pond Road in Athol, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless, originally the first wireless provider to offer 3G speeds, today has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States, giving customers with notebook computers or smartphones the ability to:

-- Browse the web faster with quicker page loading times -- Quickly download and play music -- Watch streaming video -- Send emails with attachments -- Download and play 3D games -- Video conference with your contacts -- Rapidly share files

"Verizon Wireless' 3G network coverage across New England is unparalleled," said director for Network System Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. "We've invested billions of dollars into New England believing that even the most sophisticated cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on. Our continued aggressive network investments provide customers with a 3G network advantage at home and on vacation."

The company has invested more than $50 billion since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested more than $2.4 billion into its New England network over the past nine years, including $240 million in 2008 alone. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in New England provide 3G wireless data connectivity.

Mobile Broadband Internet Access

Verizon Wireless' 3G high-speed wireless broadband network keeps customers connected. With Mobile Broadband from Verizon Wireless, notebook computer users can access email, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed (average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps). A one megabyte email attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- can be downloaded in about eight seconds and uploaded in less than 13 seconds.

V CAST: Video and Music

Powered by the company's 3G high-speed network, V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to download full song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their phones. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.

V Cast Music with Rhapsody

The company's wireless broadband network also powers its V CAST Music with Rhapsody service, which combines Verizon Wireless' world-class, over-the-air mobile music service with Rhapsody's leading desktop solution. V CAST with Rhapsody delivers unlimited access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players, and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. With V CAST Music with Rhapsody, customers who purchase music over-the-air can download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

Most Reliable Wireless Network

The company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas - the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world - the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
michael.murphy(at)verizonwireless.com, or Diane Fortier, +1-978-499-9250 ext.
225, diane(at)matternow.com

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Rocky Hill, ConnecticutInvestment in Hartford County, Connecticut to Stay Ahead of Rising Demand for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access

ROCKY HILL, Conn., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G coverage along the Silas Deane Highway, Route 117, Elm Street and Ferry Street in Rocky Hill.

Mobile Broadband Internet Access

Verizon Wireless' 3G high-speed wireless broadband network keeps customers connected. With Mobile Broadband from Verizon Wireless, notebook computer users can access email, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed (average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps). A one megabyte email attachment - the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file - can be downloaded in about eight seconds and uploaded in less than 13 seconds.

V CAST: Video and Music

V CAST Music with Rhapsody

Most Reliable Wireless Network

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
michael.murphy(at)verizonwireless.com; or Diane Fortier for Verizon Wireless,
+1-978-499-9250 ext. 225, diane(at)matternow.com

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

Joe Sorrentino Returns to ClearOne as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales

SALT LAKE CITY, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ClearOne , the leading global provider of high performance audio conferencing solutions, today announced it has named Joe Sorrentino as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Sorrentino will report directly to Zee Hakimoglu, ClearOne's President, Chief Executive and Chairman.

Most recently, Sorrentino, was Senior Vice President at Spire Global, Sony Video Conferencing's U.S. Sales and Marketing arm. Sorrentino was instrumental in building and managing their U.S. sales team. He was also responsible for developing and executing Spire's channel sales strategy and driving their market channel partner programs, as well as strategic partnerships.

Before joining Spire Global, Sorrentino held the position of Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for ClearOne where he was responsible for all sales and marketing operations worldwide. Sorrentino built a world class sales team and developed the sales and marketing strategies that drove consistent quarterly growth year-over-year. He was the driving force behind the sales and marketing strategy of ClearOne's MAXAttach(TM) product that took ClearOne's new tabletop conferencing business to the second largest tabletop conferencing business worldwide in less than two years.

Prior to his tenure at ClearOne, Sorrentino served as Vice President of Sales for Polycom's voice communications division where he was responsible for building Polycom's voice sales team, launching new products in the IP and installed conferencing space, as well as growing their market share leading tabletop conferencing business.

"Joe's return to ClearOne could not come at a more strategic time with the recent releases of our new products. His strong sales background and prior successes, coupled with his high energy and disciplined approach to selling is exactly what we need in this current economic environment," said Zee Hakimoglu, CEO at ClearOne. "Joe is a proven sales leader with international and domestic experience in both direct and indirect sales channels. During Joe's prior tenure with us, we experienced double digit revenue growth. Joe is credited with increasing market penetration, market growth and market share in all product lines while at ClearOne. We are happy to have Joe as a part of the ClearOne team again."

"It is an exciting time to be back at ClearOne," said Sorrentino. "I am looking forward to working with the whole ClearOne team again to repeat the successes that we had in the past and continue to grow the overall business."

Sorrentino's career spans more than 25 years of sales management experience working with such notable companies as IBM, Motorola, Conner/Seagate, Adaptec and 3ware.

Mr. Sorrentino earned a Bachelor of Science degree from San Jose State University.

About ClearOne

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

Contact: Mary Evans 801-303-3582 mary.evans@clearone.com http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=509&to=ea&s=0

ClearOne

CONTACT: Mary Evans of ClearOne, +1-801-303-3582,
mary.evans@clearone.com

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

Lockheed Martin Selected for Role on U.S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Contract Vehicle

ORLANDO, Fla., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Army to compete for future training and simulation tasks under the Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Omnibus Contract (STOC II). One hundred and forty one other companies also were selected to compete for STOC II tasks.

STOC II is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracting vehicle with a ceiling of $17.5 billion and a total potential ordering period of 10 years. The 141 companies selected to compete for tasks must submit proposals to vie for each portion of the overall contract.

STOC II is designed to quickly get simulation and training products and services into the hands of U.S. and coalition service members.

"Lockheed Martin's selection for STOC II allows us to further enhance our partnership with PEO STRI helping them train their warfighters," said Jim Craig, vice president of Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support Ground, Maritime and Civil Solutions. "The continuation of the STOC concept gives the Army the flexibility it needs to rapidly respond to changing training requirements that are brought about by a changing battlefield."

Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support works with the Army to reinvent how it trains soldiers for today's battlefield and for future conflicts. Focusing on Human Performance Engineering, STS is developing training solutions that are student-centric, enabling soldiers to master tasks at a pace that focuses on the individual, rather than the traditional group environment. This provides a greater return on the training investment often reducing the time needed to train troops.

STOC II is a follow on contract to the STOC I, awarded in 2000, an eight-year $4 billion contract. Among the products Lockheed Martin delivered under STOC I were the Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT), CCTT Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulator, Advanced Gunnery Training System, Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainer, the Virtual Combat Convoy Trainer, the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM), MILES XXI, Combat Training Center-Objective Instrumentation System and the Common Training Instrumentation Architecture.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation

CONTACT: Warren Wright of Lockheed Martin Corporation, +1-407-306-4447,
warren.wright@lmco.com

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

AT&T Reaches Major Michigan Investment Milestone; Announces Plan to Add More Than 40 New Cell Sites in 2009AT&T Continues to Expand Nation's Fastest 3G Wireless Network Across Michigan

DETROIT, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced its total capital investment in Michigan exceeded $2 billion from the time the current Michigan Telecommunications Act went into effect and video franchise reform legislation was passed and signed into law in 2006, through 2008. As it continues to work to keep Michiganians connected, AT&T also unveiled its wireless network expansion plans, including investment in wireless broadband and the addition of more than 40 new cell sites throughout Michigan in 2009.

"By expanding critical wireless access, providing consumers faster and better options for everything from reaching emergency services to conducting business to sharing information with family and friends, AT&T is creating economic opportunity across Michigan," said Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm. "Expanding wireless infrastructure is a valuable service to Michigan that will help grow the economy and improve the quality of life."

The investment in its 3G wireless broadband network - the nation's fastest, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms - is part of AT&T's ongoing effort to build the broadband networks that will create jobs and fuel economic growth, and enable AT&T's customers to access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.

As part of its Michigan 2009 investment, AT&T plans to add more than 40 new cell sites throughout the state in areas including: Metro Detroit, Cheboygan, East Jordan, East Lansing, Elk Rapids, Fenton, Flint, Howell, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Port Huron, Rogers City and Saginaw. In addition, AT&T plans to introduce 3G service in Bay City, Holland, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Port Huron, Saginaw and Traverse City, which will expand its 3G footprint into Bay, Grand Traverse, Isabella, Midland, Muskegon, Saginaw and St. Clair counties.

"Over the last few years, the state legislature has worked to create an environment in Michigan which invited investment and expansion in the telecommunications market," said Gail Torreano, president, AT&T Michigan. "We continue to make significant investments to deliver dependable, high speed wireless access in more places across Michigan for consumers and business customers who need to stay connected to work, family and friends and our ongoing investments in Michigan will help us ensure that our state has access to the advanced wireless broadband services that help drive economic growth."

From 2006 to 2008, AT&T's total capital investment in Michigan was more than $2 billion. During that time, more than 60 new cell sites were activated and more than 500 sites were upgraded with technology that improves in-building coverage and enhances voice quality and data speeds. In addition, AT&T seamlessly transitioned over the former Dobson network in the Upper Peninsula and completed 3G network builds in Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing.

AT&T also created hundreds of new positions around the state, expanded facilities to bring high-speed Internet access to every central office it operates in Michigan and deployed its AT&T U-verse(SM) services, including U-verse TV, U-verse High Speed Internet and U-verse Voice, in parts of several communities including Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Saginaw areas.

"A top priority in 2009 is to continue to enhance the wireless network so our customers have a top-notch experience every time they make a call, check an e-mail or surf the Internet on their AT&T device," said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Michigan. "We continue to make significant investments to deliver dependable, high speed wireless access in more places across Michigan for consumers and business customers who need to stay connected to work, family and friends."

AT&T's wireless network is based on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technologies, the most open and widely used wireless network platform in the world. As a result, only AT&T can offer 3G data roaming in more than 70 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 200 countries, in addition to AT&T's continuous 3G expansion in the U.S. AT&T's 3G network is now available in nearly 350 U.S. major metropolitan areas.

AT&T operates more than 60 AT&T-owned retail locations in Michigan. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.

For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Michigan or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of their three-screen integration strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment offerings. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Grundman of AT&T Inc., Mobile, +1-313-310-8909,
agrundma@attnews.us

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

Motorola Public Service Selected by Mesa, Arizona to Implement Cityworks(TM) Asset Management Solution to Track Maintenance OperationsImplementation Begins with Transportation Department and Set to Expand to Utilities

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The city of Mesa, Arizona selected the Public Service Group of Motorola, Inc. to implement Azteca System's Cityworks(TM) as their computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in the Mesa Transportation Department. Motorola's Public Service Group and Azteca Systems, through its Cityworks asset management solution, will ensure that the right people have access to real-time information that truly matters. Specifically, Cityworks, the only Geographic Information System (GIS) centric asset management application available today, enables municipal government agencies to manage their community infrastructure resulting in the efficient tracking of equipment, ranging from inventory to maintenance scheduling and repair history.

"We are very pleased with the outcome of the Cityworks implementation," said Holly Oesterle, PMP, Information Technology Department, city of Mesa, Arizona. "Our plan is to continue expanding Cityworks into other areas such as the utilities division, including gas, water and electric."

Derek Witting, Mesa's field operations superintendent for transportation added, "It is a huge benefit to finally have a centralized system to track our maintenance operations. The system has enabled us to be more proactive in coordinating our activities and assists in identifying and avoiding conflicts. The knowledge and expertise that Motorola Public Service brought to the project made it possible for Transportation to implement and configure Cityworks on schedule."

The Mesa Cityworks system, which went live in June of 2008, supports over 125 Transportation Department users, contains over 30 different service request types and over 100 unique work order types. Cityworks improves service request response while accurately capturing maintenance and repair costs and gives the Transportation Department greater accountability while reducing administrative overhead and overtime. The system is expected to expand to 425 users and continues to gain acceptance throughout the city. The Utilities Department deployment is currently underway.

"Working with Mesa to implement the Cityworks system has been a great opportunity to exhibit Public Service's asset management expertise and to demonstrate the expandability of the application," according to Gerard Gallant, General Manager, Motorola Public Service. "Mesa understands the value of the system and worked with us to complete a successful on-time implementation. The Transportation Department has a significant number of assets ranging from roads to street lights and can now manage each of them from a central location."

Gallant added, "Our service capabilities and asset management application expertise are strong compliments to the Cityworks solution. Motorola Public Service specializes in public sector enterprise-wide infrastructure software and service implementations. We are delighted with the results of the Mesa project and look forward to working with them during the expansion of this offering to other departments within the city."

Motorola Public Service is the only authorized distributor for Azteca System's Cityworks asset management solution for large accounts in the United States. This seven-year partnership includes several implementations of the Cityworks system in cities and counties throughout the United States. Motorola Public Service has demonstrated continued success in delivering Cityworks implementations on time and on budget resulting in better management of maintenance activities.

According to Azteca Systems, Inc. President, Brian Haslam, "Customer care is paramount for Azteca Systems and our partners. Our goal is to meet and exceed customer expectations for both application and service delivery. We are pleased the Mesa implementation is an example of this tradition."

About Azteca Systems and Cityworks

Azteca Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of location-centric management systems. Cityworks is the only Geographic Information System (GIS) centric asset management application available today. The application is designed especially for municipal government agencies facing the challenge of managing community infrastructure. Cityworks is an easy-to-use asset inventory and maintenance tool that can help departments proactively maintain public assets. For more information, please visit http://www.cityworks.com/.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Matt Messinger of Motorola, Inc., +1-847-576-2715,
mmessinger@motorola.com

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

NI Technology Research Highlights High Yielding Tech Stocks in Undervalued Tech Stock Report

PRINCETON, N.J., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has published its exclusive, newly updated "Guide to Undervalued Tech Stocks" covering 79 tech stocks including Applied Materials , Microchip Technology , Intersil , Maxim Integrated Products , Nokia , STMicroelectronics and many others.

The report identifies and includes research on high yielding tech stocks, offers analysis on which companies are likely to continue paying and raising dividends.

Throughout this challenging period in the market, Editor Paul McWilliams has helped his subscribers identify uniquely positioned tech sector opportunities. On a year-to-date basis, the Next Inning model portfolio has returned 26% versus the Nasdaq, which has declined by -3% in 2009.

By taking a free test drive of Next Inning, you'll receive free copies of the newly updated "Guide to Undervalued Tech Stocks" and supporting reports as they are released. These reports cover 79 technology companies and are chock full of actionable commentary and ratings that identify potential big winners and which stocks investors should avoid. To gain immediate access to the service, visit the following link:

https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn803

The "Guide to Undervalued Tech Stocks" includes actionable data and commentary:

-- Maxim's dividend is one of the best in the tech sector. Is it also one of the most secure? Could Maxim shares hit $20 this year?

-- What potential upsides aren't reflected in Applied Materials current share price? Why might the stock have the potential to double this year?

-- Does Intersil have the cash to continue funding its generous dividend? Is the stock poised for a turnaround under its new CEO?

-- Does McWilliams believe Microchip's margins are under pressure in the microcontroller market? How does he believe the company is doing in the rapidly developing market for 32-bit microcontrollers.

-- Is Nokia now trading at a value price? Where does Nokia fit in to the emerging battles in the smartphone and netbook space?

-- Is STMicro a likely candidate to slash its generous dividend?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 168% since its inception versus 18% for the Nasdaq.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks. Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year semiconductor industry veteran.

CONTACT: Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

CONTACT: Marcia Martin of Next Inning Technology Research,
+1-888-278-5515

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

CBS RADIO Completes Deal To Swap Five Mid-Size Market Stations for Two Large Market Stations With Clear Channel Communications

NEW YORK, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CBS RADIO today announced it has completed its deal with Clear Channel Communications, Inc. to swap five mid-size market radio stations for two large market stations, moving forward in its strategy of divesting mid-size market stations to focus on large markets.

In the trade, Clear Channel has obtained CBS RADIO's KBKS-FM (Seattle), WQSR-FM (Baltimore), KXJM-FM and KLTH-FM (Portland, Ore.), and KQJK-FM (Sacramento, Calif.). In return, CBS RADIO has acquired two stations in Houston, the country's 6th-largest radio market, KLOL-FM (Mega 101.1) and KHMX-FM (Mix 96.5).

About CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. The Company, through its many and varied operations, combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses, all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in all 50 states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment, including broadcast television (CBS and The CW -- a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), cable television (Showtime and CBS College Sports Network), local television (CBS Television Stations), television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Network Television and CBS Television Distribution), radio (CBS Radio), advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor), publishing (Simon & Schuster), interactive media (CBS Interactive), music (CBS Records), licensing and merchandising (CBS Consumer Products), video/DVD (CBS Home Entertainment), in-store media (CBS Outernet) and motion pictures (CBS Films). For more information, log on to http://www.cbscorporation.com/.

About CBS RADIO

CBS RADIO, one of the largest major-market operators in the United States with stations covering news, sports, talk, rock, oldies, country, adult contemporary and urban formats, among others, offers audiences an enhanced and customized listening experience through the combination of on-air, online and new media platforms. CBS RADIO operates 134 radio stations throughout the nation's top 50 markets and broadcasts play-by-play coverage of 26 of the country's leading professional sports franchises. CBS RADIO also has embraced interactive programming through the use of streaming, HD Radio, podcasts and mobile messaging. The division maintains exclusive agreements with AOL and Yahoo through which CBS RADIO powers AOL Radio and LAUNCHcast, respectively, and distributes its stations to their network of listeners. Home to the nation's most listened to news (1010 WINS), sports (WFAN-AM), rock (KROQ-FM) and country (WUSN-FM) stations, CBS RADIO is a division of CBS Corporation. For more information on CBS RADIO, please visit http://www.cbsradio.com/.

CBS Corporation

CONTACT: Media, CBS Corporation, Andrea L. Prochniak, +1-212-975-0053,
andrea.prochniak@cbs.com; or CBS RADIO, Karen L. Mateo, +1-212-846-7638,
karen.mateo@cbsradio.com

Web Site: http://www.cbsradio.com/
http://www.cbscorporation.com/

Verizon Wireless and Itron Combine Forces to Harness the Power of Wireless Technology in Advanced Metering and Smart Grid MarketJoint Marketing Agreement Allows Utilities to Leverage Energy Communications Solution on the Nation's Most Reliable 3G Wireless Network

LAS VEGAS, BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- From CTIA WIRELESS 2009(R), Verizon Wireless and Itron Inc. today announced a joint marketing agreement for development of secure, two-way communications that support utilities' access to energy usage data and advance their smart grid projects. Operating on Verizon Wireless' network, the Itron OpenWay(R) Cell Relay now allows utilities to more quickly collect, measure and manage energy data, while providing a reliable and affordable supply of power without having to build and operate proprietary communications networks.

A primary component of Itron's advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution, OpenWay by Itron, the OpenWay Cell Relay is the router for the Itron radio frequency local-area network (RFLAN). The relay, which has passed the Verizon Wireless open development compliance process, solidifies integration between the OpenWay RFLAN and the wide-area network (WAN) provided by Verizon Wireless' nationwide, high-speed CDMA (1x EV-DO and 1xRTT) wireless data network. The Verizon Wireless network is now available as a WAN backhaul connection option in the OpenWay architecture. Ultimately, this provides a secure approach to data collection and communications with the meter or other smart grid devices.

"AMI is a key foundational component of the smart grid. And given recent legislation that provides $4.5 billion in funding for smart grid investments, this is a big initiative," said Philip Mezey, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Itron North America. "Working side by side with Verizon Wireless, harnessing the expertise of both companies, we're more effectively expanding the power of wireless technology, thus, broadening smart grid opportunities for our customers."

The OpenWay Cell Relay is available either incorporated within the OpenWay CENTRON(R) meter or in pole-mounted, ruggedized housing. The OpenWay architecture delivers operational efficiency, empowers all customers to participate in energy management and conservation, and serves as a cornerstone in connecting utilities to the smart grid.

"As the demand for smart grid technologies continues to grow, we recognize that our utility customers need the latest technology to better serve their customers," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president of enterprise data at Verizon Wireless. "Our joint marketing agreement with Itron helps Verizon Wireless provide customers with an important part of their smart grid platform. Combined with the speed and reliability of the Verizon Wireless network, this offers utilities a cost-effective advanced metering infrastructure solution."

The communications architecture of OpenWay is fully compliant with the American National Standards Institute C12.22 protocol for transport of device data over a network and remains independent of any particular communications technology. This means multiple transport technologies, including mobile networks, can be seamlessly integrated into a single architecture to deliver the best combination of reliability and cost effectiveness.

For more information about Verizon Wireless, customers can visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ or contact a Business Sales Representative at 1-800-899-4249.

For more information about Itron, visit http://www.itron.com/. About Verizon Wireless

About Itron

Itron Inc. is a leading technology provider to the global energy and water industries. Itron Inc. consists of Itron in North America and Actaris outside of North America. Our company is the world's leading provider of metering, data collection and utility software solutions, with nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Our products include electricity, gas and water meters, data collection and communication systems, including automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); meter data management and related software applications; as well as project management, installation, and consulting services. To know more, start here: http://www.itron.com/.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; or Kim Papich of Itron, +1-509-891-3590,
kim.papich@itron.com

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

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McGraw-Hill Launches InterventionResources.com With Special Education and Response to Intervention Tools

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Educators needing special education and intervention materials for Tier 2 and Tier 3 can now access tailored solutions on the new InterventionResources.com, developed by SRA and Wright Group -- both divisions of McGraw-Hill Education.

The site includes resources on Response to Intervention (RtI) and a tool to help educators identify appropriate curriculum options for their students with special needs.

"This is a time of opportunity for educators, from special education teachers and intervention specialists to district administrators and curriculum managers, to invest in their students, especially those who need the most attention," said Dan Caton, president of SRA/McGraw-Hill and Wright Group/McGraw-Hill. "With proven strategies, we know these students can achieve great things. This online tool will help make that happen."

Toby Lane Adams, a special education teacher at Kynoch Elementary School in Marysville, Calif., noted the need for more differentiated instruction within special education. She said, "Before the Response to Intervention model, special education seemed to be a catch-all for all kids struggling. Now we understand that special education doesn't have to look the same way for every student. Instead, now we have better diagnosis so we can apply the correct intervention."

About Direct Instruction

Direct Instruction programs include methods and approaches documented by research to work with at-risk and special education populations. Research has shown that students with special needs learn most effectively with direct and explicit teaching of skills. Data from independent research confirms that even students who would be predicted to have low levels of achievement benefit greatly from Direct Instruction. Well-known Direct Instruction programs include: Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading, and Language for Learning.

About SRA/McGraw-Hill

SRA/McGraw-Hill is the top provider of specialized research-based educational programs and professional development for the elementary market. Leading programs include Direct Instruction, SRA Imagine It! reading and language arts program, SRA Number Worlds(R) math intervention, SRA Early Interventions in Reading, and additional core and supplemental programs. For more information on SRA/McGraw-Hill's products, call 1-888-SRA-4543 and visit SRAonline.com.

About Wright Group/McGraw-Hill

Wright Group/McGraw-Hill publishes innovative core and supplemental literacy and mathematics programs for differentiated instruction and teacher training in Grades Pre-K-8, including Fast Track Reading, Pinpoint Math(TM), and Content Essentials(TM) for Science. The research-based approach is anchored in real-world applications and is based on the assessed needs of students, combining developmentally appropriate materials with explicit outcomes. For more information on Wright Group's products, call 1-800-648-2970 and visit WrightGroup.com.

About McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading global provider of print and digital instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at MHEducation.com. A website with stimulus information is available at EducationStimulus09.com.

Wright Group/McGraw-Hill

CONTACT: Amy Tillinghast for McGraw-Hill Education, +1-614-750-7285,
amy_tillinghast@mcgraw-hill.com; or Melina Metzger for Paul Werth Associates,
+1-614-224-8114 Ext. 236, mmetzger@paulwerth.com

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

Sierra Wireless USB 598 now available for use on the Verizon Wireless networkCompact, eye-catching USB stick provides fast, reliable Internet access on the Verizon Wireless network after going through Verizon Wireless' open development program

LAS VEGAS, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless today announced that the Sierra Wireless USB 598 is compatible with the Verizon Wireless network after going through the wireless leader's open development program. The Sierra Wireless USB 598 is now available for purchase through Brightpoint, Brightstar, and http://www.sierrawireless.com/estore.

The Sierra Wireless USB 598 incorporates a compact, eye-catching lighted design and serves as a practical alternative to hotspots for digital nomads who need quick Internet access to download a presentation from the backseat of a taxi or to send photos from a park. Using the Verizon Wireless network, customers can download a 1 MB file in approximately eight seconds, or upload it in less than 13 seconds. The Sierra Wireless USB 598 supports EV-DO Rev. A technology, providing average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. With an expandable microSD(TM) memory slot, the Sierra Wireless USB 598 can also serve as a backup storage device for important files, and a convenient tool to transfer and share photos.

"Verizon Wireless is committed to encouraging innovation and expanding the choices for mobile broadband customers," said Tony Lewis, vice president of open development at Verizon Wireless. "Adding the Sierra Wireless USB 598 to the wide range of devices that are compatible with the Verizon Wireless network provides a new option for accessing the most reliable wireless 3G data network in the country."

"We are pleased that the Sierra Wireless USB 598 is compatible with the Verizon Wireless network after going through the Verizon Wireless open development program," said Dan Schieler, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless. "The Sierra Wireless USB 598 offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity from a notebook computer to simplify life on-the-go for mobile professionals and digital nomads."

Verizon Wireless' open development program is designed to offer businesses and consumers the ability to use wireless devices, software, and applications not offered by the company on its nationwide wireless network. It is driven by the company's desire to encourage innovation, give customers new wireless choices, and quickly address opportunities to expand the wireless market.

Sierra Wireless USB 598 - Potential data speeds of 3.1 Mbps on the downlink and 1.8 Mbps on the uplink. - TRU-Install(TM) software installation technology steps first-time users through quick installation of the drivers and full software client directly from the modem, with no CD required. - microSD(TM) slot allows for convenient storage and transfer of photos and other information between your laptop and your phone or another computer. - Convenient, flexible usage options, including a laptop clip and an extension cable to allow the modem to be clipped to the notebook display. - TRU-Diversity(TM) - Sierra Wireless's patent-pending design that maximizes data performance for the fastest speed, strongest signal and most stable connection possible. - Sierra Wireless Watcher(TM) connection manager installs directly from the device and offers an intuitive dashboard that provides status, performance, and network information. Where to Purchase

Brightpoint and Brightstar are the official distribution partners for the Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem. For more information on the Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem, contact:

- Brightpoint at 800-952-2355 or visit online at http://www.brightpoint.com/ - Brightstar at 877-7BRIGHT or visit online at http://www.brightstarcorp.com/

Enterprise customers interested in purchasing the Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem, please contact your Sierra Wireless sales representative, visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/, or contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk by phone at (604) 232-1488 or by email at sales@sierrawireless.com. Individual purchases can also be processed through the Sierra Wireless eStore at http://www.sierrawireless.com/estore.

A demonstration of the Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem will be available this week at CTIA Wireless 2009, held April 1 to 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about the availability of the Sierra Wireless USB 598 and the Verizon Wireless Open Development Program, please drop by to visit at # 6015 or stop by the Sierra Wireless booth at # 6538 in Central Hall 4.

For more information about the Sierra Wireless USB 598, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/USB598.aspx.

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About Sierra Wireless

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

"TRU-Install," "TRU-Diversity," and "Sierra Wireless Watcher" are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward Looking Statements

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

Sierra Wireless, Inc.

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

Spirent Communications Brings the Real World into the Wireless Test LabFlexible 'Virtual Drive Test' and 'Fading Lab' Features Deliver Cost Efficiencies over Field Testing

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirent Communications plc , a global leader in wireless infrastructure, devices and application testing, today introduced Virtual Drive Test and Fading Lab functionality on Spirent's SR5500 Wireless Channel Emulator, the award-winning solution for wireless receiver performance testing. Virtual Drive Test allows rapid re-creation of RF conditions to bring real-world field testing of mobile devices into the lab. Fading Lab enables the creation or replay of highly-detailed, advanced radio environments from a wide range of data sources.

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Demonstrations of the Spirent SR5500 and the company's wide range of other wireless device, application and infrastructure testing solutions will be showcased at Booth #744 at CTIA Wireless 2009, April 1-3 in Las Vegas. For more information visit http://www.spirent.com/go/sr5500

About Spirent Communications plc

For more information visit http://www.spirent.com/news/about_spirent.cfm

Spirent Communications plc

CONTACT: Sailaja Tennati, Spirent Communications, +1-770-432-3225,
sailaja.tennati@spirent.com

AT&T Accepting Applications for 2009 Big Mobile On Campus ChallengeSecond Annual Contest to Award one $10,000 Scholarship for the Most Innovative & Creative Mobile College Application

DALLAS, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced its second annual Big Mobile On Campus Challenge, a national higher education contest for mobile application development. The contest recognizes innovative and creative mobile applications that enhance academic performance, build campus community and help to improve campus operations.

The Big Mobile on Campus Challenge is open to all full-time students and full- or part-time staff at higher education institutions, accredited or degree issuing colleges or universities in the continental United States. Entrants must be 18 years old or older at the time of entry and legal residents of the continental U.S. Individual and team entries of no more than four (4) persons will be accepted.

"College students nowadays live their life on the go. Mobility and instant access to information are vital to the success of the everyday student," said Bill Archer, chief marketing officer for AT&T Business Solutions. "This is our second annual Big Mobile on Campus Challenge. The response we received last year exceeded expectations, and we expect the same this year. We look forward to receiving ideas for the next generation of great mobile applications."

The contest opens on April 1, 2009, and entries will be accepted until September 30, 2009. The Big Mobile on Campus Challenge seeks applications in three categories: mobile learning, mobile identity and student system integration. AT&T will choose three finalists in the three categories and then pick the top three overall winners.

The grand prize Winner(s) will be announced in October to receive one $10,000 scholarship -- given to an individual or divided among the team members who developed the application -- at the EduCause Annual Conference Nov. 3-6, 2009, in Denver, Colorado.

If a staff member wins the award as an individual or is on the grand prize winning team, she or he will receive cash compensation equivalent to the prize allocated. The winner(s) will also receive a mobile device of choice for each entrant and a trip to EduCause. The two runners-up -- either as an individual or team -- will receive a $5,000 scholarship and mobile device of choice for each entrant.

No purchase necessary. Contest rules, application forms, and further details on the Big Mobile on Campus Challenge can be found at http://www.att.com/higherEDcontest.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453-2327, Mobile, +1-914-841-5180,
mmirabile@attnews.us, for AT&T; or Juanita Mo of AT&T Inc., +1-212-453-2499,
Mobile, +1-415-867-8833, jmo@attnews.us

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

Codima Inc. (CDMA.PK) Launches New VoIP Stress Testing Tool - autoVoIP(TM) Blaster Sets the Standard in Pre-Assessment Testing

PHILADELPHIA, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Codima Inc. (Pink Sheets: CDMA), a global provider of best practice software tools for VoIP and IT Asset Management today announced the launch of the newest addition to Codima Toolbox, autoVoIP(TM) Blaster. The VoIP testing tool stress test network limits to ensure VoIP readiness in networks.

autoVoIP(TM) Blaster brings new technology that set the standard in pre-assessment testing to ensure that the cost efficient VoIP technology can be successfully installed. In a single test, the tool stress tests the paths to explore the phone loading limit for the network as a whole.

In the same single test, the effect of varying Codec and Traffic Priority is fully revealed in a live report view, as well as in a highly comprehensive Microsoft(R) Word report. The test can run as long as desired with an hourly results breakdown over a rolling 7-day period, making it easy to see the effect of loading pattern variations. High loading levels in full duplex can be archived.

autoVoIP(TM) Blaster can be used for network evaluations and can measure the effect of adding more phones to an existing VoIP system. Whether expanding existing networks or adding new locations, autoVoIP(TM) Blaster verifies network performance.

Part of the fully automated and fully integrated solution Codima Toolbox, autoVoIP(TM) Blaster users can take advantage of the unified technology adding useful functions such as network inventory and mapping, traffic simulation and consultancy kits for VoIP and network quality assurance.

"autoVoIP(TM) Blaster is our latest example of the Codima product strategy to create cost efficient tools that address the cause of the problem at the same time simplifying the work of a network manager. Using groundbreaking technology autoVoIP(TM) Blaster is essential to test correct VoIP operation. A properly designed network even with QoS engineering can still go wrong very easily," said Codima's CTO Philip Friend. "Reselling Codima Toolbox through our partners worldwide, enterprises and consultancies can take advantage of the cost efficient VoIP pre-assessment technology that Codima Toolbox brings. Preventing project delays and ensuring end user satisfaction can prove to be the deal breaker for many VoIP installations," comments Christer Mattsson, CEO of Codima Inc. autoVoIP(TM) Blaster is available through Codima resellers worldwide. autoVoIP(TM) Blaster Highlights -- Stress tests using real RTP frames to generate high loading level in full duplex -- Tests multiple paths -- Automatically explores the effect of varying Codec and priority traffic in a single test -- Provides a Microsoft(R) Word Report showing overall test results as an hourly break down over a rolling 7-day period -- 100% Real time operation Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's beliefs and expectations about the performance and benefits of its technology; marketing and commercialization activities; and our beliefs regarding research and development efforts. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements herein are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this date.

ABOUT CODIMA Inc.

Codima Inc. (Pink Sheets: CDMA) provides best practice software tools to help organizations manage their IT networks. Codima Toolbox delivers fully automated and fully integrated tools for VoIP network pre-assessment and post-deployment as well as network inventory, mapping and monitoring using Microsoft(R) Office Visio(R). Codima Toolbox serves financial institutions, governmental agencies, service providers and large organizations in addition to small and medium companies. The company is a Microsoft Certified Partner and an Avaya Gold Partner. Codima, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, has offices in London, Copenhagen, Johannesburg, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Sydney and Tokyo and supports partners globally.

PLEASE VISIT http://www.codimatech.com/

Codima Inc.

CONTACT: Christer Mattsson, CEO, Codima Inc., +1-610-678-6900,
pressinfo@codimatech.com

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