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CA Taps Verizon Business for Global Unified Communications & Collaboration PlatformContact Center Solution Enables IT Management Software Leader to More Effectively and Efficiently Serve Customers Worldwide

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business is helping CA, a leading IT management software company, transform its global contact center and enterprise operations with a new unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) solution.

Under the agreement, Verizon Business will provide an advanced Private IP network integrated with the Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.1 platform to more than 12,000 CA employees in 65 locations in 35 countries. Verizon Business IT consultants will also help CA make the most of this new IP communications environment to enhance productivity and collaboration across CA's call center operations.

The new call center environment will integrate voice over IP (VoIP) and UC&C to help CA fully leverage its personnel in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific so the company can become even more responsive to its customers' needs. It will also enable CA call center agents to telework - conduct business at locations other than a traditional call center - thus enabling CA to quickly mobilize its workforce and maintain continuity of business operations in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

"Our new IP communications platform will enable us to set a new standard for customer service -- even as we achieve significant operational and cost efficiencies," said Stephen Savage, senior vice president and CIO at CA. The platform will also enable CA to continue to innovate by providing customers with new types of value-added multimedia, IP-based support services in the future."

Verizon Business will deploy the new UC&C solution to enhance mobility and productivity for CA's global employees through expedited communications among an extended enterprise of customers, suppliers and partners. By taking advantage of "presence" (the status of an end-user's online or phone availability) and other advanced UC&C tools, CA employees will be able to readily utilize whichever form of communication - including voice, e-mail, instant messaging, and audio and Web conferencing - is appropriate and effective for any given external or internal interaction.

"Unified communications and collaboration unleashes the real power of IP to move and manage business information -- speeding decision making and enhancing customer service," said Blair Crump, group president of worldwide sales for Verizon Business. "The beauty of this integrated solution is that it can evolve with the changing requirements of a globally extended enterprise like CA."

About CA

CA is the world's leading independent IT management software company. With CA's Enterprise IT Management (EITM) vision and expertise, organizations can more effectively govern, manage and secure IT to optimize business performance and sustain competitive advantage. For more information, visit http://www.ca.com/.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications , is a global leader in communications and IT solutions. We combine professional expertise with the world's most connected IP network to deliver award-winning communications, IT, information security and network solutions. We securely connect today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile customers, partners, suppliers and employees -- enabling them to increase productivity and efficiency and help preserve the environment. Many of the world's largest businesses and governments -- including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and thousands of government agencies and educational institutions -- rely on our professional and managed services and network technologies to accelerate their business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com/

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CONTACT: Debbie Lewis, +1-610-257-7974, debbie.lewis@verizon.com

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WABCO Introduces OptiDrive, a Breakthrough Transmission Automation System; New Modular Concept Benefits Vehicle and Transmission Makers

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WABCO Holdings Inc. , a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today introduced OptiDrive(TM) as the brand name for the company's new modular automated manual transmission system, continuing the company's 20-year track record of technology leadership in transmission automation.

As previously disclosed, this new system's high degree of modularity significantly reduces the development time required for application to transmission and vehicle platforms, enabling faster time to market for manufacturers of trucks, buses and transmissions. WABCO's new OptiDrive system can also be easily adapted to an existing manual transmission without changing it, further accelerating market introduction.

Depending on the driver's preference, WABCO's new OptiDrive system can change gears in full automatic mode or as initiated by the driver. By optimizing the gear shifting process, this new system improves vehicle control and enhances comfort. It also significantly contributes to lower average fuel consumption by shifting at the most effective speed, a major cost saving over the vehicle's lifetime.

As previously reported, China National Heavy Truck Corporation (CNHTC) began equipping their new flagship truck series with WABCO's OptiDrive system in December 2008. The largest producer of heavy duty trucks in China, CNHTC is the world's first original equipment manufacturer to adopt WABCO's OptiDrive system in volume production.

"WABCO's new OptiDrive system is one of the most creatively engineered products in our global portfolio, providing more efficient vehicle performance, further vehicle safety and increased driver comfort," said Hans-Jurgen Sander, WABCO Vice President, Driveline Control. "With its high degree of modularity, our new OptiDrive system means faster time to market not only for truck and bus makers but also for transmission manufacturers. Our OptiDrive system will help expand demand for automated manual transmissions worldwide, especially in markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China, where adoption of such systems is expected to grow rapidly."

In 1986, WABCO introduced the first electronic transmission automation system for commercial vehicles, an industry breakthrough, and today the company is a leader in transmission automation technology based on more than 20 years of continuous innovation in driveline controls.

About WABCO

WABCO Vehicle Control Systems is a leading supplier of safety and control systems for commercial vehicles. For over 140 years, WABCO has pioneered breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability, and transmission automation systems supplied to the world's leading commercial truck, trailer, and bus manufacturers. With sales of $2.6 billion in 2008, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit http://www.wabco-auto.com/

Media contact Tobias Mueller, +49-69-7191-6834, tobias.mueller@klenkhoursch.de Investors and financial analysts contact Mike Thompson, +32-2-663-9854, mike.thompson@wabco-auto.com Jason Campbell, +1-732-369-7477, jason.campbell@wabco-auto.com

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Alcatel-Lucent Introduces Packet Core to Support the Delivery of Advanced Multimedia Services on LTE-Based Wireless Broadband Networks

CTIA Wireless, LAS VEGAS, April 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- All-IP Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Leverages Alcatel-Lucent's IP Routing and Triple Play Expertise to Help Operators Deliver the "Ultimate Wireless Broadband" Experience

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today introduced its Evolved Packet Core (EPC), an all-IP portfolio designed specifically for operators planning to offer mobile broadband services using Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Already selected by leading adopters of LTE such as Verizon Wireless, the Alcatel-Lucent EPC - a critical element of the company's end-to-end LTE solution - leverages Alcatel-Lucent's expertise in IP service routing and unmatched experience in the deployment of wireline "triple play" networks.

LTE is a new wireless broadband technology that offers data speeds comparable to the fastest fixed broadband technologies, and offers significantly reduced latency to ensure a high-quality end-user experience for real-time, multimedia services. As consumers embrace high-bandwidth, multimedia and Web services on their mobile devices, operators are moving to LTE to provide the performance, quality and ubiquitous coverage required to remain competitive in the market.

"The move to LTE is one of the most critical network transformations we will see within the next 5-10 years," said Basil Alwan, President of Alcatel-Lucent's IP activities. "Consumers are now using their wireless devices for more sophisticated broadband applications and mobile operators have recognized that a new IP network architecture is required to meet the resulting demands.

The Alcatel-Lucent Evolved Packet Core leverages our proven technological and market. leadership in IP service routing as well as our expertise in wireline broadband network transformation projects with operators around the world. As a result, we are providing an end-to-end LTE solution that maximizes LTE revenues while minimizing the total cost of ownership and enabling the ultimate wireless broadband experience."

"The EPC plays a pivotal role in enabling operators who move to LTE to meet the significant market expectations for better service at lower cost," said Stephane Teral, Principal Analyst, Mobile and FMC Infrastructure with Infonetics. "The industry is moving to IP, and ultimately to bridging the mobile and fixed networks, which gives Alcatel-Lucent a clear advantage given that it has the largest fixed line footprint in the world, demonstrated IP leadership, and a solid heritage in wireless. Its comprehensive end-to-end solution, which draws significantly on all of these strengths, makes it a formidable competitor."

The Evolved Packet Core incorporates four elements, including: the Mobility Management Entity (MME) and Dynamic Services Controller (DSC), which manage dynamic mobility and policy; and the Serving Gateway (SGW) and Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway, which are implemented as plug-in hardware and software modules for the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 Service Router. With the 7750 SR, operators are able to deploy a single router that supports 2G, 3G and LTE as well as wireline networks, reducing cost, complexity and space requirements.

The EPC solution draws on Alcatel-Lucent's market expertise: more than 30,000 7750 SR nodes have shipped to 260+ operators, and the MME leverages over 20 years of mobility management experience and expertise integrated on the latest generation Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) purpose-built platform. All EPC elements are managed by the Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM).

In addition, the EPC integrates with the Alcatel-Lucent Mobile Evolution Transport Architecture (META), providing a smooth all-IP evolution path to LTE technologies in both the transport and core networks.

Heavy Reading Senior Analyst, Gabriel Brown, has written a white paper entitled "LTE/SAE & the Evolved Packet Core: Technology Platforms & Implementation Choices" which provides insight into the key considerations for EPC. "Evolved Packet Core is critical to capturing the cost and performance benefits of LTE," said Brown. "It introduces demanding new requirements to the mobile core network and must support the robust mix of services operators need to maximize return on LTE infrastructure investment. Suppliers with deep expertise in both wireless and IP networking technology are well positioned to deliver and support this leading edge equipment." To read the full white paper visit our Evolved Packet Core website at: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/epc

Alcatel-Lucent's EPC portfolio will be demonstrated in the company's booth #6714 at the CTIA Wireless 2009 tradeshow and exhibition April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Alcatel-Lucent's Ultimate Wireless Broadband End-to-End solution

Alcatel-Lucent's EPC portfolio is a fundamental pillar of the company's Ultimate Wireless Broadband End-to-End solution. This comprehensive solution enables wireless and converged services providers to advance their business, operational model and end-to-end network. It provides an end-to-end LTE network with a full set of LTE and IP products, transformation and integration services, plus the ng Connect open ecosystem of devices, content and application partners. This solution leverages Alcatel-Lucent's broadband and IP market leadership to deliver unprecedented scalability, quality of experience, business agility, and controlled network costs. For more information: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/lte

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions that to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris.

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Verizon Business Deepens IP Capabilities That Enable TeleworkNew VoIP Features Boost Flexibility, Mobility, Cost Savings for Organizations Seeking to Untether Workers

ORLANDO, Fla., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Large-business and government customers increasingly are looking for integrated solutions that enable employees to work anytime and anyplace, and Verizon Business continues to respond.

At the VoiceCon trade show Wednesday (April 1), the company unveiled several enhancements to Hosted IP Centrex -- its premier "in-the-cloud" voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) service -- that make it easier for businesses to leverage IP networks and applications into effective telework solutions.

Also at the trade show, Verizon Business is demonstrating how several of the company's other products and services enable companies and individuals to take advantage of the transformation to telework.

The new enhancements are: -- Expansion of the company's Burstable Enterprise Shared Trunks (BEST) capability to Hosted IP Centrex. BEST enables cost savings by allowing customers to use idle VoIP capacity in one location to accommodate an increase in traffic from another location. -- The addition of features that enable Hosted IP Centrex customers to make the virtual office a reality for remote workers, and allow businesses to more efficiently establish a local presence. These features include the ability to have calls made from a softphone -- a software program using a computer, headset and a broadband Internet connection -- appear to originate from the user's business line; easily register a physical location for E-911 purposes; and to provision local business numbers for teleworkers that are in business markets strategic to an enterprise.

The enhancements combine with a wide range of innovative Verizon offerings to help organizations employ telework as a strategy to do more with less, enhance workforce mobility and productivity, and achieve environmental objectives -- all essential in today's business climate.

"Whether companies want to reduce real estate costs, improve productivity, increase customer and employee satisfaction or reduce carbon emissions, the tools exist today for businesses to do the job right," said Blair Crump, group president of worldwide sales for Verizon Business. "By thinking outside of the box - or in this case, the physical office -- companies can transform their operations to establish a more global presence, or a more local presence, as their business requires, while controlling costs."

(Note: To view a social media release that includes related online resources such as video and audio podcasts, visit: http://www.verizonbusiness.com/about/news/displaynews.xml?newsid=25274&mode=vz long.)

Hosted IP Centrex Features BEST Capability, Unified Communications

Verizon Business' Hosted IP Centrex customers will now be able to take advantage of the company's award-winning BEST feature, previously only available with Verizon IP Trunking, to share call capacity between physical locations and better control communications costs. This is especially important as companies determine how best to implement VoIP with minimal capital infrastructure investment. The service will become available to U.S.-based customers next month, with expansion to Europe planned for June.

By leveraging Verizon Integrated Communications Package (ICP), a Web-based unified communications interface exclusively available with Hosted IP Centrex, workers can take their business with them wherever they go and still have access to the advanced telecommunications features and functions available in a full-fledged office.

With the enhancements announced Wednesday, ICP now enables Hosted IP Centrex customers to use a softphone as a business line with the business number reflected on caller ID, eliminating the need to purchase IP-enabled phones. Using only the softphone, users can easily manage how they initiate and receive calls. In addition, users can manually register their physical location with authorities for E-911 purposes.

For enterprises with teleworkers in local markets, Verizon Business can provision corresponding area codes and phone numbers to enable a local presence without the expense of obtaining additional office or retail space. Because Hosted IP Centrex resides within the expansive Verizon global IP network, companies can employ these capabilities without the capital expenses and leasing and maintenance costs associated with traditional IP PBX equipment.

In addition, workers can use ICP to access voice mail; manage their online presence (signaling availability and communications preferences); send text messages; synchronize contacts and calendars; and initiate audio and Web-based conferences.

Telework Grows in Popularity

Telework -- the use of telecommunications to enable employees to work from almost anywhere -- is becoming increasingly popular as issues ranging from rising fuel prices last year to the current economic crisis are causing more and more businesses to look for ways to operate more efficiently at a lower cost.

In its Telework Trendlines(TM) 2009 report, the HR association WorldatWork found that the total number of U.S. teleworkers -- employees, contractors and business owners -- has risen 17 percent, from 28.7 million in 2006 to 33.7 million in 2008. Chuck Wilsker, president of The Telework Coalition, said that the volume of employer inquiries his organization receives has tripled in the past two years and that "mainstreaming telework will enable employers to control costs and provide the foundation for employment stability and future growth."

At VoiceCon, Verizon is demonstrating the following innovative solutions for companies and individuals to take advantage of the transformation to telework -- with minimal capital expense:

-- Verizon Web Center -- Verizon's hosted IP contact center solution enables companies to employ call center agents at home or outside of a traditional centralized call center environment to help control costs while increasing communications flexibility to scale up or down to meet cyclical business requirements or business-continuity objectives. To access Web Center, agents and supervisors simply need a phone line, a computer and Internet access, which eliminates the increased capital expenditures associated with other contact center technologies. -- PBX Mobile Extension -- A software application that allows individuals to place and receive calls on their wireless phone and use the same advanced office features and functions associated with PBX and key systems. Workers can move seamlessly between their mobile and stationary phones to complete a call in progress, conduct quick and secure conference calls, and initiate mass notification enabling companies to quickly respond to planned or unforeseen situations. -- HD videoconferencing and telepresence -- Verizon Business teams with leading video equipment providers, including Cisco, Polycom and TANDBERG, to enable advanced visual collaboration for its customers. In addition to placing video equipment throughout a corporate wide area network, organizations can provide teleworkers with broadband connections, such as Verizon FiOS to the home. For example, Verizon Business helps TANDBERG conduct the day-to-day visual communications that are essential to the company's operations. In addition to providing the global Private IP wide area network that is the foundation for TANDBERG's advanced collaboration style, many TANDBERG employees who telework from home also use Verizon FiOS for their high-definition video meetings.

The technology and the business climate are ripe for telework," said Nancy Gofus, senior vice president of global business products for Verizon. "As a leading global managed security leader and a pioneer in developing and delivering IP-based applications, Verizon Business offers the expertise and the tools for our customers to employ telework strategically and securely across an enterprise. We can manage and protect corporate data across an extended enterprise while eliminating the need for travel to, from and beyond the traditional workplace, helping our customers to adopt new business practices that make sense today."

Through a variety of access methods, Verizon can provide the IP broadband connectivity that enables telework, including Verizon FiOS and High Speed Internet; Verizon Wireless EVDO over the Verizon Wireless 3G network; satellite technology; and Ethernet access to Private IP, Verizon Business' global MPLS-based virtual private network (VPN).

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business

CONTACT: Maria Montenegro, Verizon Business, +1-703-886-6063,
maria.montenegro@verizon.com

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

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Plainfield, Indiana, Residents To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network EnhancementsNew Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

PLAINFIELD, Ind., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Plainfield, Ind., which enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site, which is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, improves voice and data coverage in Plainfield and along the following major roads:

-- U.S. Route 40 between County Road 500 East and County Road 900 East -- State Road 267 between County Road 150 South and Reeves Road

"Network reliability is the No. 1 reason that customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless," said Greg Haller, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. "Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to them. In 2009, we will continue to perfect our network so that our customers in Indiana know they can depend on us every time they pick up their wireless devices."

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 Indiana 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. In 2008, the company invested more than $106.5 million in its Indiana network.

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 of Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com, or Kyle Niederpruem for Verizon
Wireless, +1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
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Morgan County, Indiana, Residents To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network EnhancementsNew Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

WILBUR, Ind., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Morgan County, Ind., which enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site, which is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, improves voice and data coverage in Wilbur and along the following major roads:

-- State Road 142 between State Road 39 and Herbemont Road -- State Road 39 between State Road 142 and Beech Grove Road

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michelle Gilbert of Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com, or Kyle Niederpruem for Verizon
Wireless, +1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

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

Veedersburg, Indiana, Residents To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network EnhancementsNew Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

VEEDERSBURG, Ind., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Veedersburg, Ind., which enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site, which is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, improves voice and data coverage along:

-- U.S. Route 136 east of U.S. Route 41 to County Road 325 East -- U.S. Route 41 south of U.S. Route 136 to County Road 500 South

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 Indiana 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. In 2008, the company invested more than $106.5 million in its Indiana network.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michelle Gilbert of Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com, or Kyle Niederpruem for Verizon
Wireless, +1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

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Diguang International Announces Q4 and Fiscal Year 2008 Results

SHENZHEN, China, April 1 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: DGNG) ("Diguang" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and 2008 fiscal year, ended December 31, 2008.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070830/CNTH005LOGO ) -- Net revenue for fiscal year 2008 increased 21% year over year to $55.4 million -- Sales to domestic (China-based) customers increased 106% year-over-year -- Growth initiatives underway on new ultra-slim 19" LED computer monitors, general LED lighting solutions and LED mini-notebook computers

"Along with every other company in our sector, we were heavily impacted by the global slow-down in consumer demand for such digital display products as automobile TVs, portable DVDs, MP3 and MP4 units and LCD products resulting from the global economic recession in the second half of 2008, especially in the fourth quarter," commented Song Yi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Diguang International. "However, we made excellent progress during the year on our strategy of diversifying our products into higher value-added products such as LCD modules, the ultra-slim 19" LED monitors that we launched commercially in March of 2009, general LED lighting solutions and mini-notebooks."

Full-Year 2008 Results

Revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 increased 21% to $55.4 million from $45.9 million in 2007. The increase was primarily attributed to increased orders for CCFL products, especially higher-priced 19" CCFL products delivered to top TFT-LCD panel makers. New mini-computers, LED general lighting products, LCD modules and other products also contributed to this increase.

Sales to international customers totaled $40.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, an increase of 5% compared to $38.6 million in international sales during the year ended December 31, 2007. Sales to domestic (China-based) customers increased 106% during fiscal year 2008 to $15.0 million compared to $7.3 million reported in fiscal 2007. The increase in domestic sales primarily resulted from sales of mid-size LED products.

Cost of sales was $50.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, an increase of $12.6 million, or 33%, compared to $38.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. Included in this increase was a 30% rise in raw material costs in 2008, compared to 2007. Raw material costs accounted for 71% of total revenue versus 67% in 2007. Labor costs increased year over year by 38%, to $6.5 million, and accounted for 12% of 2008 total net revenue, compared to 10% in 2007. Cost of sales included production overhead amounting to $3.4 million, a 26% increase over 2007 overhead of $2.7 million. Also included in fiscal 2008 cost of sales was a one-time fourth-quarter inventory write-down totaling $1.2 million, compared to a fiscal 2007 fourth-quarter inventory write-down of $296,000.

Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2008 was 9%, compared to 17% for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decline in gross margin is primarily attributed to industry-wide pricing pressure on legacy products, an inability to transfer pricing pressure to suppliers and the inventory write-down noted above.

Total operating expenses for fiscal year 2008 were $8.5 million, or 15.4% of sales, compared to $10.1 million, or 22% of sales, for fiscal year 2007. As components of total operating expenses, selling expenses decreased by 28% year over year to $1.9 million, research and development expenses increased by 10% to $1.2 million in support of new product development, and general and administrative expenses decreased by 15% to $5.5 million primarily due to reduction in headcount, decrease in bad debt allowance and start-up expenses related to the Wuhan facilities incurred in 2007, which did not recur in 2008.

Bad debt allowance was $350,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a 47% decrease compared to $658,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. In addition, there was a non-cash impairment related to a long term investment amounting to $157,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, down from $622,000 for the year ended December 31.

Net loss was $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to a $2.9 million net loss for 2007. Net loss per diluted weighted average share totaled $(0.21) for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $(0.13) for the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase in loss per share for 2008 was primarily due to a significant decrease in gross margin, increased net interest expenses and a decrease in investment income year over year, offset by the decrease in selling , general and administrative expenses for the year. In addition, weighted average common shares outstanding decreased to 22,156,000 shares for 2008, compared with 22,531,000 shares for 2007.

Excluding non-cash items, the net loss for fiscal year 2008 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $2.3 million, or ($0.11) per share. Excluding non-cash items, net income for fiscal year 2007 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $417,000, or $0.02 per share. Please see the reconciliation table below.

Highlights for the three months Ended December 31, 2008

Net revenue totaled $8.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $5.8 million, or 39.9%, compared to $14.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007.

Cost of sales was $9.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $2.7 million, or 21.8%, compared to $12.4 million for the same period in 2007.

Gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2008 was negative, compared to gross profit of $2.1 million, or 14.7% of net sales, for the same period of 2007. Negative impacts on the Company's fourth-quarter gross margin included a global recessionary slump in consumer demand for many products, a $1.2 million inventory write-down, compared to a fiscal 2007 fourth-quarter inventory write-down of $296,000, and incurrence of overhead costs despite lower sales.

Operating expenses totaled $2.7 million for the 2008 fourth quarter, a year-over-year decrease of 14.9%. As a percentage of net sales, fourth- quarter 2008 total operating expenses amounted to 30.4%, compared to fourth- quarter 2007 operating expenses at 21.5% of net sales. Quarterly selling expenses declined by 46.8% year over year, to approximately $511,000. Fourth- quarter research and development expenses increased by approximately 2 times to $328,000. Quarterly general and administrative expenses declined 11.3% year over year to $1.8 million.

The Company's net loss during the three months ended December 31, 2008 was $3.7 million, compared to an approximate $2.0 million net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2007.

The loss per basic and diluted share was ($0.17) for the three months ended December 31, 2008, compared to a ($0.09) loss per share for the three months ended December 31, 2007.

Excluding non-cash items, the net loss for the fourth quarter of year 2008 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $2.1 million, or ($0.09) per share. Excluding non-cash expenses, the net loss for the fourth quarter of year 2007 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $119,000, or ($0.01) per share. Please see the reconciliation table below.

As of December 31, 2008, Diguang had cash and cash equivalents of $15.0 million and working capital of $7.9 million. Shareholders' equity totaled approximately $24.8 million.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Share to Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Share Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31 December 31 2007 2008 2007 2008 GAAP net income/(loss) (1,984,000)(3,720,000)(2,905,000) (4,718,000) Inventory write-down 296,000 1,184,000 296,000 1,240,000 Stock-based compensation 411,000 144,000 1,206,000 572,000 Minority Interest 117,000 (74,000) 335,000 196,000 Bad debt allowance 604,000 221,000 604,000 221,000 Impairment loss 622,000 157,000 622,000 157,000 New manufacturing start-up expenses -- -- 260,000 -- Non-GAAP net income/(loss) (119,000)(2,088,000) 417,000 (2,332,000) GAAP net income/(loss) per share (0.09) (0.17) (0.13) (0.21) Inventory write-down 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.06 Stock-based compensation 0.02 0.01 0.05 0.03 Minority Interest 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 Bad debt allowance 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 Impairment loss 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 New manufacturing start-up expenses 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 Non-GAAP earnings/(loss) per share - basic and diluted (0.01) (0.09) 0.02 (0.11) Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 22,331,384 22,200,822 22,531,384 22,155,882 Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R, which requires the Company to begin recognizing compensation expense relating to stock-based payment transactions. To supplement the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the Company provides non-GAAP financial information. The Company's management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide investors with a better understanding of how the results relate to the Company's historical performance. The additional non-GAAP information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financials. The non-GAAP financial information that the Company provides also may differ from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies.

Most Recent Events

In March, 2009, Diguang announced the commercial launch of its new ultra- slim 19" LED computer monitors in several major cities spanning all the most heavily populated regions of China. Management believes that these products answer unmet consumer demand and Chinese government mandates for affordable low-radiation, energy-saving computer monitors that the Company can market at relatively high margins.

Teleconference and Webcast Information

Management will conduct a conference call and webcast to discuss financial results for the full year and fourth quarter, ended December 31, of its 2008 fiscal year. The conference call and webcast will take place at 10:00 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time today, Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Anyone interested in participating should call +1-866-730-5766 if calling from within the United States, or +1-857-350-1590 if calling internationally; the pass code is 76433907.

There will be a replay available until April 8, 2009. To listen to the playback, please call +1-888-286-8010 if calling within the United States, or +1-617-801-6888 if calling internationally. Please use pass code 36502466 for the replay.

The event will also be webcast live through a link on the Company's web site at http://www.diguangintl.com/ , and a webcast archive will be available for 90 days. The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network. Individual investors can listen to the call at http://www.earnings.com/ , Thomson's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson StreetEvents (http://www.streetevents.com/ ), a password-protected event management site.

About Diguang International Development Co., Ltd.

Through its subsidiaries, Diguang develops energy-saving technologies and solutions for rapidly growing LED-related markets such as LED lighting, LED backlight monitors and LED netbooks, and produces other LED backlights for a wide range of TFT-LCD products. A backlight is the typical light source of a liquid crystal display (LCD), with applications spanning televisions, computer monitors, cellular phones, digital cameras, DVDs and other home appliances. Diguang is a Nevada corporation with its manufacturing subsidiaries located in China, and a sales and marketing subsidiary located in Hong Kong.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements are based upon the current plans, estimates and projections of Diguang's management and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: business conditions in China, weather and natural disasters, changing interpretations of generally accepted accounting principles; outcomes of government reviews; inquiries and investigations and related litigation; continued compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which Diguang is engaged; fluctuations in customer demand; management of rapid growth; intensity of competition from other providers of backlights; timing approval and market acceptance of new product introductions; general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes, as well as other relevant risks, including but not limited to risks outlined in the Company's periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Diguang does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

(financial tables follow) DIGUANG INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In U.S. Dollars) December 31, 2007 2008 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $16,250,727 $15,024,363 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful account $680,784 and $655,893 12,713,705 9,944,208 Inventories, net of provision $841,518 and $2,081,334 7,499,768 7,285,860 Other receivables, net of provision $102,574 and $ 101,020 389,764 535,493 VAT recoverable 407,376 112,842 Advance to suppliers 904,203 602,017 Deferred tax asset 86,572 28,485 Total current assets 38,252,115 33,533,268 Investment, net of impairment $622,194 and $779,302 877,806 720,698 Property and equipment, net 17,449,871 19,369,200 Total assets $56,579,792 $53,623,166 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Bank loans $-- $4,397,215 Accounts payable 18,855,416 15,643,476 Advance from customers 464,281 561,282 Accruals and other payables 3,358,199 2,337,800 Accrued payroll and related expense 795,690 626,277 Income tax payable 428,217 401,260 Amount due to related parties 1,465,790 674,548 Amount due to stockholders - current 1,100,000 1,005,480 Total current liabilities 26,467,593 25,647,338 Research funding advanced 245,730 644,925 Amount due to stockholders 1,100,000 -- Total non-current liabilities 1,345,730 644,925 Total liabilities 27,813,323 26,292,263 Minority interest 1,475,361 2,520,704 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 50 million shares authorized, 22,593,000 and 22,593,000 shares issued, 22,340,700 and 22,072,000 shares outstanding 22,593 22,593 Additional paid-in capital 20,028,955 20,600,460 Treasury stock at cost (429,295) (674,455) Appropriated earnings 1,949,839 2,114,448 Retained earnings 3,127,110 (1,755,869) Translation adjustment 2,591,906 4,503,022 Total stockholders' equity 27,291,108 24,810,199 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $56,579,792 $53,623,166 DIGUANG INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 (In U.S. Dollars) Years Ended December 31, 2006 2007 2008 Revenues: Revenues, net $34,242,617 $45,909,256 $55,430,680 Cost of sales 23,145,450 38,087,919 50,690,610 Gross profit 11,097,167 7,821,337 4,740,070 Selling expense 1,574,524 2,582,456 1,854,369 Research and development 786,322 1,054,367 1,163,830 General and administrative 6,656,469 6,476,242 5,509,517 Loss on disposal of assets -- -- 3,726 Impairment loss -- 622,194 157,108 Income (loss) from operations 2,079,852 (2,913,922) (3,948,480) Interest income (expense), net 158,699 122,251 (259,666) Investment income (loss) 53,676 483,311 67,523 Other income (loss) (99,908) (168,017 (190,513) Income (loss) before income taxes 2,192,319 (2,476,377) (4,331,136) Income tax provision 452,562 94,343 191,309 Net income (loss) before minority interest 1,739,757 (2,570,720) (4,522,445) Minority interest 74,941 334,617 195,925 Net income (loss) $1,664,816 $(2,905,337) $(4,718,370) Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 21,383,960 22,531,384 22,155,882 Earnings (loss) per share - basic 0.08 (0.13) (0.21) Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 21,383,960 22,531,384 22,155,882 Earning (loss) per shares - diluted 0.08 (0.13) (0.21) Other comprehensive income: Net income $1,664,816 $(2,905,337) $(4,718,370) Translation adjustments 851,488 1,857,709 1,911,116 Comprehensive income (loss) $2,516,304 $(1,047,628) $(2,807,254) DIGUANG INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 (The Increase or Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents) (In U.S. Dollars) Years Ended December 31, 2006 2007 2008 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income(loss) $1,664,816 $(2,905,337) $(4,718,370) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Minority interests 74,941 334,617 195,925 Depreciation 766,141 1,197,819 1,833,219 Imputed interest 79,674 -- -- Bad debts allowance 259,237 604,258 220,720 Inventory provision 545,446 296,072 1,239,816 Impairment of long-term investment -- 622,194 157,108 Loss on disposing assets -- -- 3,726 Stock compensation 2,134,342 1,206,091 571,505 Deferred tax asset (86,572) -- 53,522 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (541,888) (6,507,856) 3,079,557 Inventory (1,221,802) (3,170,378) (1,073,437) Other receivables (152,056) (248,711) (134,174) VAT recoverable (219,860) (184,913) 291,740 Prepayments and other assets (638,015) 459,832 586,062 Accounts payable 734,551 10,075,059 (4,012,725) Accruals and other payable 610,856 1,732,009 (1,273,957) Advance from customers (157,525) 295,936 79,739 Taxes payable (228,046) 88,034 (23,295) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,624,240 3,894,726 (2,923,319) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of fixed assets (3,214,600) (6,172,666) (2,607,743) Cash paid for acquisition of entities -- (3,977,864) (1,194,520) Long term investment (1,500,000) -- -- Disposal of marketable securities 1,056,122 -- -- Deposit for office building (1,808,773) -- -- Disposal of fixed assets -- -- 9,161 Due from related parties 21,538 -- -- Net cash used in investing activities (5,445,713)(10,150,530) (3,793,102) Cash flows from financing activities: Common share issued 12,000,000 -- -- Stock repurchase -- (429,295) (245,160) Offering expenses (1,740,624) -- -- Due to related parties (469,590) 158,876 (727,161) Proceeds from short-term bank loan -- -- 4,397,215 Capital infused by owners of North Diamond 1,392,857 -- 737,500 Research funding advanced -- 236,225 391,882 Dividend paid (111,140) -- -- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 11,071,503 (34,194) 4,554,276 Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates 738,486 1,990,693 935,781 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 9,988,516 (4,299,305) (1,226,364) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year 10,561,516 20,550,032 16,250,727 Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year $20,550,032 $16,250,727 $15,024,363 For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Viola Tse Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. Tel: +1-626-593-5486 Investor Relations Contact: Sean Collins, Senior Partner CCG Investor Relations Tel: +1-310-477-9800 x202 Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com/

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CONTACT: Viola Tse of Diguang International Development Co., Ltd., +1-
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CCG Investor Relations, +1-310-477-9800 x202

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

Redknee Announces Two Contracts With Digicel Group in Honduras and PanamaSolution Provides Postpaid Billing Services To Support Growth

TORONTO, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Redknee (TSX: RKN), a leading provider of mission-critical software and solutions for communications service providers, is pleased to announce two contracts with the Digicel Group ("Digicel"), the largest mobile telecommunications operator in the Caribbean and a new entrant to the Central American mobile market.

Digicel selected Redknee's Turnkey Converged Billing solution to provide postpaid billing, invoicing and some customer care services to operations in both Honduras and Panama, supporting Digicel's rapid growth strategy.

As the fastest growing mobile network operator in the Caribbean and with ambitious growth prospects in Central and Latin America, Digicel required a scalable customer relationship management system with a proven invoicing solution for postpaid wireless customers.

Mario Assaad, Digicel Group's Chief Technology Officer, stated:

"Digicel has worked with Redknee as we have expanded services across the Caribbean and Central America. We are optimistic that these contracts will support our growth in Panama and Honduras."

Lucas Skoczkowski, CEO of Redknee stated:

"The high growth markets are an important part of Redknee's growth strategy, and we have been consistently gaining market share in these regions, especially with our Turnkey Converged Billing solution. We look forward to continuing to support Digicel's growth in Central America."

For more information about Redknee, visit http://www.redknee.com/. About Redknee:

Redknee is a leading global provider of innovative communication software products, solutions and services. Redknee's award-winning solutions enable operators to monetize the value of each subscriber transaction while personalizing the subscriber experience to meet mainstream, niche and individual market segment requirements. Redknee's revenue generating solutions provide advanced converged billing, rating, charging and policy for voice, messaging and new generation data services to over 70 network operators in over 50 countries. Established in 1999, Redknee Solutions Inc. (TSX: RKN) is the parent of the wholly-owned operating subsidiary Redknee Inc. and its various subsidiaries. References to Redknee refer to the combined operations of those entities. For more information, visit http://www.redknee.com/.

About Digicel:

Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the largest wireless telecommunications operator in the Caribbean and the fastest growing wireless operator in Central America and Pacific. The company operates in 31 markets worldwide with total investments exceeding US$3.4 billion.

For more information, visit http://www.digicelgroup.com/. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") that relate to Redknee's product performance and capabilities, Redknee, customer and third party investment and resource allocation decisions, and business, economic and market conditions. Forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and assumptions that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Redknee, or developments in Redknee's business or industry, to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: technological change and changes in the industry in which Redknee competes; changing global economic conditions and uncertainties; investment and resource allocation decisions of the company and its customers and partners; product performance and capabilities of the company's solutions and products; loss of key customers; and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Ontario Securities Commission including Redknee's Annual Information Form dated for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made and which are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Redknee does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

Redknee

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Solutions: David Charron, Chief Financial Officer, +1-905-625-2943,
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xpedx Opens New U.S. Print Technology Center in Cincinnati April 6Facility is a live production environment that demonstrates equipment for state-of-art printing and print fulfillment

CINCINNATI, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The new xpedx(R) Technology Center that opens April 6 in metro Cincinnati provides U.S. print professionals with a single location to learn about and test new equipment and technologies from top manufacturers.

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The 11,000 square foot exhibition center, housed at the xpedx headquarters, spotlights technology covering all aspects of offset and digital printing, including creative, pre-press/workflow, press and post-press/fulfillment.

Printers can evaluate new products, technologies and production techniques from major print industry suppliers in a live print production environment. xpedx is a large supplier of equipment, software and consumables to North American commercial and in-plant printers. A business of International Paper , xpedx has 265 locations across North America serving print professionals.

"This new center is an important investment to help print professionals make their businesses more productive, efficient and profitable," said Thomas G. Kadien, president of xpedx and senior vice president of International Paper. "Print is evolving and there are new opportunities for growth. xpedx is working closely with printers so they are positioned for success as the economy recovers."

"Commercial and corporate in-plant printers across the U.S. want to access and test new printing equipment, technology and processes from the world's leading manufacturers in one central location," said John Torrey, vice president and general manager of xpedx. "That's what we've created with the new xpedx Technology Center."

The center's experts can help printers develop more efficient print production processes and help them enter high-margin specialty printing, finishing, fulfillment and distribution. The ability to test-run and compare products in a working print environment will help printers determine what works best for their market needs.

Details about the new U.S. print technology center

The center showcases pre-press and workflow technologies, offset and digital presses, as well as post-press/bindery equipment and technology. Equipment is from top manufacturers including Ryobi, Kodak, Epson, C.P. Bourg Inc., Morgana, Secap and others.

The center features two state-of-the-art Ryobi multicolor presses--a 2-up, five-color RYOBI 525 GX with coater and a 6-up, six-color RYOBI 756 with inline UV casting and foiling.

Also featured are Kodak's Prinergy Workflow; a Kodak Magnus 800 platesetter; and Epson GS6000 and Epson 9900 wide format inkjet printers. New cutters, folders, bindery and mailing equipment from national distribution partners Morgana, CP Bourg and Secap are also featured at the center. xpedx will add new equipment and technologies from these and other manufacturers to provide printers with the most up-to-date offerings in the marketplace.

Other xpedx services available across North America, including a new equipment financing program and supply chain solutions for printers, are also spotlighted at the center.

The new xpedx center is staffed by expert service technicians who specialize in all aspects of printing. xpedx said it also continues to have expert technicians locally in top U.S. printing markets and the company currently has a force of more than 100 equipment service technicians nationwide.

The xpedx Technology Center is located at 6283 Tri-Ridge Boulevard, Loveland, Ohio. For more information, contact your local xpedx representative or call toll free at 1-877-489-3511.

About xpedx

xpedx, a business of International Paper , is one of the largest business-to-business distribution companies in North America. xpedx distributes a wide variety of printing paper, graphics, packaging and janitorial-sanitary maintenance supplies and equipment to printers, manufacturers, retailers and high-traffic facilities from more than 265 locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For more information visit http://www.xpedx.com/.

Note: xpedx is a registered trademark of International Paper Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts: John Torrey, vice president and general manager, xpedx, 513-965-2949; Lisa Jonas, business communications, xpedx, 513-965-2938

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CONTACT: John Torrey, vice president and general manager, xpedx,
+1-513-965-2949; Lisa Jonas, business communications, xpedx, +1-513-965-2938

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

Trimble Introduces Tiny GPS Timing Receiver to Keep Systems in SyncFull-featured, Low Cost, 15 Nanosecond Timing in a Tiny Form Factor

LAS VEGAS, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trimble introduced today a new embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for timing applications--the Trimble(R) Resolution-SMT(TM) GPS receiver. With major advancements in performance, ease of integration and software flexibility, the Resolution-SMT GPS receiver enables system integrators to add precise GPS to provide location, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and synchronization to many products or systems where cost or size had previously been a limitation.

The announcement was made today at the International CTIA Wireless 2009 Conference.

Precise timing and synchronization is vital to today's wireless infrastructure, efficiently controlling the flow of network information data to maximize the use of bandwidth. Backed by Trimble's 30 years of experience, innovation, and long-term commitment to the market, the Resolution-SMT receiver provides a low-cost, easy to use, highly accurate and reliable GPS timing source for the telecommunications, broadcast synchronization, power transmission and wireless industries.

The Resolution-SMT is a complete, ready-to-go timing receiver in a 19mm x 19mm x 2.5mm shielded module. The small, thin, single-sided receiver is packaged in tape and reel for pick and place manufacturing processes. It features a reflow-solderable edge castellation interface so the module can be incorporated in a product design without costly I/O and RF connectors.

Timing features of the Resolution-SMT receiver include: Automatic Self-Survey to ensure accurate reference position for improved timing accuracy; the Overdetermined Timing Mode provides an extremely accurate 1 PPS synchronized to GPS/UTC within 15 nanoseconds (one sigma); Timing Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (T-RAIM) to assure high PPS integrity in Overdetermined Timing Mode; and other features. The modular design also allows for reduced integration time and low implementation risk.

The Resolution-SMT Starter Kit provides everything a designer needs to begin adding state-of-the-art GPS timing capability into their application. The Resolution-SMT receiver uses Trimble Standard Interface Protocol (TSIP) or NMEA.

The Resolution-SMT receiver and starter kit is available now through Trimble's worldwide Component Technologies sales network.

About Trimble GPS Timing

With the expansion of data and communications networks, Trimble GPS provides the pulse and frequency for some of the world's largest communications and computer networking companies. Trimble has deployed tens of thousands of GPS clocks and timing boards into the field over the last decade. Trimble offers precise time and frequency products for CDMA, TDMA, GSM, Broadband Wireless, TCP/IP and 3G applications. More than 30 years of experience allow Trimble to take GPS receivers and disciplined clocks to higher levels of integration and performance, providing a cost benefit to customers.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information Trimble's Web site at http://www.trimble.com/.

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CONTACT: Investor Relations, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838,
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Alcatel-Lucent Introduces Packet Core to Support the Delivery of Advanced Multimedia Services on LTE-Based Wireless Broadband NetworksAll-IP Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Leverages Alcatel-Lucent's IP Routing and Triple Play Expertise to Help Operators Deliver the "Ultimate Wireless Broadband" Experience

CTIA Wireless, LAS VEGAS, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today introduced its Evolved Packet Core (EPC), an all-IP portfolio designed specifically for operators planning to offer mobile broadband services using Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Already selected by leading adopters of LTE such as Verizon Wireless, the Alcatel-Lucent EPC - a critical element of the company's end-to-end LTE solution - leverages Alcatel-Lucent's expertise in IP service routing and unmatched experience in the deployment of wireline "triple play" networks.

Alcatel-Lucent's EPC portfolio will be demonstrated in the company's booth #6714 at the CTIA Wireless 2009 tradeshow and exhibition April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Alcatel-Lucent's Ultimate Wireless Broadband End-to-End solution

About Alcatel-Lucent

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet:

http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

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Ball Aerospace Wins Ares Flight Computer Contract

BOULDER, Colo., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has been selected by The Boeing Company as the contractor for the Ares I Instrument Unit Assembly (IUA) Flight Computer (FC) and Command Telemetry Computer (CTC).

Ball Aerospace will employ its Common Computing Architecture for the IUA to build three flight computers that operate synchronously, and two command telemetry computers per Ares I flight. The synchronous operation of the flight computers provides the fault tolerance necessary to ensure astronaut safety. The computers are the "brains" of the rocket, and will control and monitor the flight of the Ares I rocket following liftoff and until separation of the second stage.

"Ball Aerospace has supported NASA's human space flight activities since Gemini, through Apollo, Skylab, and the Space Shuttle," said David L. Taylor, Ball Aerospace president and CEO. "We are proud to continue that legacy by providing hardware for Ares I, supporting Boeing in enabling NASA's next generation of more capable Exploration vehicles."

The Ball Aerospace computers for the IUA are based on its mature, space-proven flight computing and human-rated avionics expertise. The high-reliability design applies Ball's system engineering expertise to deliver a safe, fault-tolerant product at a price that supports the low life cycle costs that enable the Ares I program. Ball has applied the same rigor and discipline to the Ares I FC and CTC that has enabled the company's 53-year safety and performance record. Ball Aerospace is the sole source for human-rated star trackers for the space shuttle program, and Ball's mechanical components, cryogenics and optical systems fly aboard every space shuttle mission.

Ares I is the crew launch vehicle being developed by NASA to launch Orion, the next spacecraft designed for human spaceflight missions following retirement of the space shuttle program in 2010.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions of national importance for agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, NOAA and other U.S. government and commercial entities. The company develops and manufactures spacecraft, advanced instruments and sensors, components, data exploitation systems and RF solutions for strategic, tactical and scientific applications. Since 1956, Ball Aerospace has been responsible for numerous technological and scientific 'firsts' and is a technology innovator in aerospace.

Ball Corporation is a supplier of high-quality metal and plastic packaging products for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,500 people worldwide and reported 2008 sales of more than $7.5 billion.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements concerning future events and financial performance. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Key risks and uncertainties are summarized in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99.2 in our Form 10-K, which are available at our Web site and at http://www.sec.gov/. Factors that might affect our packaging segments include fluctuation in product demand and preferences; availability and cost of raw materials; competitive packaging availability, pricing and substitution; changes in climate and weather; crop yields; competitive activity; failure to achieve anticipated productivity improvements or production cost reductions, including our beverage can end project; mandatory deposit or other restrictive packaging laws; changes in major customer or supplier contracts or loss of a major customer or supplier; and changes in foreign exchange rates, tax rates and activities of foreign subsidiaries. Factors that might affect our aerospace segment include: funding, authorization, availability and returns of government and commercial contracts; and delays, extensions and technical uncertainties affecting segment contracts. Factors that might affect the company as a whole include those listed plus: accounting changes; changes in senior management; the current global credit squeeze and its effects on liquidity, credit risk, asset values and the economy; successful or unsuccessful acquisitions, joint ventures or divestitures; integration of recently acquired businesses; regulatory action or laws including tax, environmental, health and workplace safety, including in respect of chemicals or substances used in raw materials or in the manufacturing process; governmental investigations; technological developments and innovations; goodwill impairment; antitrust, patent and other litigation; strikes; labor cost changes; rates of return projected and earned on assets of the company's defined benefit retirement plans; pension changes; reduced cash flow; interest rates affecting our debt; and changes to unaudited results due to statutory audits or other effects.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

CONTACT: Roz Brown of Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.,
+1-303-533-6059, rbrown@ball.com

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

Amdocs Continues to Demonstrate Leadership in Customer Experience Systems for the Cable Broadband IndustryAmdocs unveils prototype of tru2way(R) functionality, demonstrates innovation and leadership at The Cable Show

WASHINGTON, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems (CES), demonstrates its ongoing innovation in support of the broadband cable industry at The Cable Show. Amdocs is showcasing a prototype of its tru2way (interactive digital cable services delivered over the cable video network) technology as part of the prestigious CableNET Technology Showcase. Amdocs also is highlighting its operational support systems (OSS) for cable broadband.

Building on its leadership in business support systems (BSS) for the cable broadband industry, Amdocs also has the only complete OSS portfolio for the cable service providers. It includes comprehensive support for capacity planning and management, inventory and discovery, and the order-to-fulfillment process from service management to activation and assurance. Integral to the Amdocs OSS offering for cable is technology acquired in its April 2008 acquisition of JacobsRimell. The company continues to invest in and extend both core Amdocs and JacobsRimell assets, as demonstrated by the achievement of level-one integration of standard interfaces and deployment capabilities.

The Cable Show's CableNET Technology Showcase, co-sponsored by CableLabs(R) and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), includes a demonstration of Amdocs' technology to enable cable customers to self-activate services on a tru2way set-top box and cable-ready TVs. The prototype reveals Amdocs' forward investment in advanced technology standards, like CableLabs' tru2way, and in advancing the customer experience in the digital age. Tru2way applications employ CableLabs' OpenCable(TM) Application Platform (OCAP(TM)) specification.

Amdocs already is one of the largest BSS providers to pay-TV providers, powering the operations of such leaders as Cable One, Cablevision, Comcast and DirecTV in the U.S., Rogers in Canada, UPC in Europe, J:COM in Asia Pacific, and many others. The company's growing cable broadband and satellite presence, extending into OSS, can be seen in recent wins and further expansion inside existing customers, such as its announcement in January 2009 that Rogers has selected Amdocs CES 7.5 billing, ordering and service management applications and services to support its quad-play product offering. Also, in September 2008, Comcast selected Amdocs CES 7.5 for customer care, billing and OSS solutions and to support its network resource management and network planning processes.

About Amdocs CES

Amdocs CES (customer experience systems) is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience--personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES Portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operational support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership. Please visit http://www.amdocs.com/cesportfolio for more information.

About Amdocs

Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and intentional customer experience(TM) at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, services and expertise to help its customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational and financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $3.16 billion in fiscal 2008, Amdocs has more than 17,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.

Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, filed on December 8, 2008, and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 9, 2009.

Amdocs

CONTACT: Garland Harwood, Weber Shandwick for Amdocs, +1-212-445-8373,
gharwood@webershandwick.com

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

Smith Micro Introduces a New Way to Find, Manage and Share Multimedia ContentSocial Media and Cloud Computing Technology to Enhance QuickLink Media Capabilities

LAS VEGAS, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA Wireless 2009 -- Smith Micro Software, Inc. , a leading developer and marketer of software solutions and services for the mobility market, today introduced a new product suite from its QuickLink Media product family. This new enhanced web-based technology is a web application for finding, managing, sharing and playing multimedia files that extend media management into the online realm.

The new QuickLink Media technologies enable "cloud" services and include a full media player and management solution that is hosted and accessible via any popular browser on the user's PC, internet-ready TV or favorite mobile device. Additional capabilities for sharing media via Instant Messaging and Social Network services allow users to enjoy, consume and share their media experience in a unique and social way.

A part of Smith Micro's strategy to bring this new technology to market was its acquisition of MxPlay Inc., a San Francisco based innovator in the social media field. The MxPlay technologies will be combined with the Smith Micro Multimedia portfolio to offer mobile operators, cable MSO's and online service providers a comprehensive suite of mobile, PC and web enabled solutions providing their users with the ability to play and sync data over-the-air or via side loading for mobile to computer.

"This acquisition extends the rich portfolio of Smith Micro multimedia offerings helping our customers support their convergence strategies for services that will be universally available on mobile devices, personal computers and the TV, adding a unique and new business value for our customers," said William W. Smith Jr., President and CEO of Smith Micro Software. "With the MxPlay acquisition, these 'cloud services' and social media capabilities, combined with our Multimedia and convergence offerings, create an unrivaled portfolio of products and services to address this rapidly emerging marketplace."

Smith Micro recognizes the importance of the cloud phenomenon and cloud based computing solutions that embody a new class of software, new approaches to infrastructure, new delivery models and new business value for customers worldwide.

About Smith Micro Software, Inc.:

Smith Micro Software, Inc., headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, with offices in Europe and Asia, develops mobile connectivity solutions that enable people to connect, share, distribute and manage information over wireless and wired networks. Smith Micro's complete lines of products are available through Smith Micro's Wireless, OEM, and Enterprise Sales groups and direct from its websites, retail and value-added resellers (VARs). Smith Micro's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol SMSI. For more information, please visit: http://www.smithmicro.com/.

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This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation forward-looking statements relating to the company's net revenues guidance for fiscal 2009, its financial prospects and other projections of its performance, the company's ability to increase its business and the anticipated timing and financial performance of its new products and potential acquisitions. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are changes in demand for the company's products from its customers and their end-users, new and changing technologies, customer acceptance of those technologies, new and continuing adverse economic conditions, and the company's ability to compete effectively with other software companies. These and other factors discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made on the basis of the views and assumptions of management regarding future events and business performance as of the date of this release, and the company does not undertake any obligation to update these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.

Smith Micro and the Smith Micro logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

Smith Micro Software, Inc.

CONTACT: press, Nisha K. Morris of Smith Micro Software, Inc.,
+1-949-360-8510, nkmorris@smithmicro.com; or investor relations, Robert E.
Elliott, Chief Marketing Officer of Smith Micro Software, Inc.,
+1-949-362-5800, relliott@smithmicro.com; or Charles Messman or Todd Kehrli,
both of MKR Group, +1-323-468-2300, smsi@mkr-group.com, for Smith Micro
Software, Inc.

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

Smith Micro's Connection Management Software Selected for Mobile Data Services on T-Mobile webConnect USB Laptop StickNew Enhanced Connection Manager Enables Easy Connection to Multiple Broadband Technologies

LAS VEGAS, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA Wireless 2009 -- Smith Micro Software, Inc. , a leading developer and marketer of mobility solutions and services for the wireless market, today announced that T-Mobile USA's webConnect(TM) USB Laptop Stick will utilize Smith Micro Software's connection management software. The announcement highlights another win with a major U.S. wireless carrier for Smith Micro Software's connection management solution.

Smith Micro Software has supplied a multi-mode connection manager that enables the webConnect laptop stick to connect to 3G, WiFi and other technologies quickly and easily while on-the-go. The Connection Manager features a user interface designed to streamline and automate the process of choosing and connecting to your preferred wireless or wired network. The custom solution is currently available for Windows XP and Windows Vista PCs.

"We are excited to be able to provide T-Mobile USA the benefits of a custom design mobility solution for automating mobile connections for their customers who rely on T-Mobile data services everyday," said William W. Smith, Jr., President and CEO of Smith Micro. "We continue to pursue opportunities to add value to our customer connectivity product offerings as we expand our data services throughout North America."

About Smith Micro Software, Inc.:

Smith Micro Software, Inc., headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, with offices in Europe and Asia, develops mobility solutions that enable seamless broadband connectivity and next generation of media and mobile convergence products over wireless networks. Smith Micro's complete lines of products are available through Smith Micro's Wireless, OEM, and Enterprise Sales groups and direct from its websites, retail and value-added resellers (VARs). Smith Micro's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol SMSI. For more information, please visit: http://www.smithmicro.com/

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Smith Micro and the Smith Micro logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

Smith Micro Software, Inc.

CONTACT: press, Nisha K. Morris of Smith Micro Software, Inc.,
+1-949-360-8510, nkmorris@smithmicro.com; or investors, Robert E. Elliott,
Chief Marketing Officer of Smith Micro Software, Inc., +1-949-362-5800,
relliott@smithmicro.com; or Charles Messman or Todd Kehrli, both of MKR Group,
+1-323-468-2300, smsi@mkr-group.com, for Smith Micro Software, Inc.

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

Open Range Teams With Level 3 to Deliver Wireless Broadband to Rural AmericaLevel 3 Expands Network Access Across North America to Close the Digital Divide

BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. today announced an agreement with Open Range Communications to deliver wireless broadband to rural communities. Open Range will leverage Level 3's extended on-net services to offer high-speed Internet and voice services to millions of previously un-served or underserved communities across North America.

Extended on-net services provide access to the Level 3 network in rural locations along the 42,000 route miles that span North America. Direct access to the network outside of major metropolitan markets enables Level 3 to pick-up or deliver traffic at more locations, providing local carriers, cable operators and wireless companies with additional on-ramps to the Level 3 network.

"The Level 3 network travels through many of the rural communities that we want to connect to the world with wireless broadband," said Bill Beans, Jr., chief executive officer and founder of Open Range. "Level 3's expansive network footprint and direct network access provide the foundation to enable Internet communications for more and more Americans."

Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will provide the network infrastructure for Open Range to offer wireless broadband through 4G WiMAX networks in more than 500 communities in 17 states. Traffic will then be routed over the Level 3 network to enable quality online communications for as many as six million Americans.

"Level 3 is pleased to partner with Open Range in this vital initiative to bring wireless broadband to rural America," said Peter Neill, senior vice president for Level 3's Wholesale Markets Group. "Access to broadband communications is an important economic tool at an important time in our nation's history. Level 3 is well positioned to partner with communications companies across the country to break down barriers to broadband access and close the digital divide."

Extended on-net services offer direct access to the Level 3 network and services across North America. Expanded access provides customers with greater routing flexibility, efficient network expansion, improved connectivity and reduced costs.

About Open Range

Open Range is a broadband wireless provider using WiMAX technology to deliver wireless broadband to un-served and underserved rural American communities. Open Range plans to deliver portable and eventually mobile voice and Internet services to customers within its robust WiMAX footprint. In January 2009, Open Range announced a $100 million investment by One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase and the closing of a Broadband Access Loan previously approved by the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Utilities Program (RDUP) for $267 million. The combined funding will allow Open Range to build 4G WiMAX networks in 546 communities in 17 states where the Company will offer high speed Internet and voice services to approximately six million people. For more information, visit http://www.openrangecomm.com/.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. For more information, visit http://www.level3.com/.

Level 3 Communications, Level 3, the red 3D brackets and the Level 3 Communications logo are registered service marks of Level 3 Communications, LLC and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. Any other service, product or company names recited herein are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

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Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to the company's ability to: successfully integrate acquisitions; increase the volume of traffic on the network; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Kimberly Tulp, +1-720-888-3675, or Investors, Mark Stoutenberg,
+1-720-888-1662, both of Level 3 Communications, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.level3.com/

SpectrumDNA's Addictionary Network Reaches 3 Million Unique Visitors Per MonthPopular WordPlay Engine Registers Substantial Gains in Audience Reach & Diversity

PARK CITY, Utah, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpectrumDNA, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPXA), a leading provider of embeddable social media applications, announced today that its Addictionary network of sites and widgets engaged 3 million unique visitors last month - recording an impressive 240% increase in reach compared to the previous month. This continues a triple-digit percentage growth trend, month-over-month for 2009.

The audience gains come as a result of licensing multiple branded versions of the Addictionary engine including Celebrity Addictionary, Political Addictionary, The Office Addictionary, and Marketing Addictionary, as well as the increased visibility achieved by taking first-place in the Amusement category at the recent SXSW Interactive Web Awards in Austin, Texas.

"Addictionary's growth trend continues to meet our expectations. Surpassing the 3 million unique user mark last month truly positions the Addictionary among mainstream online media networks - and one of the most targeted and contextual advertising platforms on the Web," says SpectrumDNA VP Product Marketing Seth Levenson. "We are thrilled to see tremendous increases in user engagement and traffic coming from diverse partner sites all with very unique editorial programming and promotional approaches. This further demonstrates the versatility and customization that differentiates the Addictionary engine from other social media applications," adds Levenson.

Addictionary's success validates SpectrumDNA's leadership in developing rebrandable engines of engagement. "Social media is evolving - from one-dimensional widgets and short-lived micro-sites to engines of engagement that capture-and-nurture existing user behaviors to build long-lasting and highly-engaged communities," adds Levenson. "Our engines deepen audience engagement and can be used in short-term promotions, but are designed to become valuable, long-term social media assets for advertisers and media companies."

The explosive growth is expected to continue as SpectrumDNA teams up with new partners to launch several new branded Addictionaries already in the pipeline to be announced in the coming weeks.

About SpectrumDNA, Inc.

SpectrumDNA, Inc. is a social media studio that creates Digital Network Applications and engines of engagement (or "Enginets") for media outlets and advertisers looking to cost-effectively capture specific audience behaviors and develop advertiser-safe user-generated and user-marketed content. Enginets are branded web and wireless-based network experiences - Web 2.0 (and beyond) applications -- that empower users to take active roles in their community. More at http://www.spectrumdna.com/.

SpectrumDNA, Inc.

CONTACT: Kelly McCrystal of SpectrumDNA, Inc., +1-435-658-1349,
kelly@spectrumdna.com

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

eLong, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

BEIJING, April 1 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- eLong, Inc. , a leading online travel company in China, today announced the appointment of Mike Doyle as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2009. Mr. Doyle is currently Chief Financial Officer of Expedia Asia Pacific, a division of Expedia, Inc., and has served on the Board of Directors of eLong since December 2004.

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"Mike has strong finance and travel industry experience, and has been a trusted advisor to eLong as a member of our Board of Directors," said Guangfu Cui, Chief Executive Officer of eLong. "We are delighted to have him join us in this new capacity as Chief Financial Officer and believe he will make significant contributions to eLong's future growth and development."

Mr. Doyle holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Concurrent with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Doyle tendered his resignation from eLong's Board of Directors (as well as the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors) with the resignation to take effect upon the appointment or election of his successor.

Chris Chan will remain with the Company for an interim period in order to assist with the transition. Guangfu Cui stated, "I would like to express our appreciation to Chris for his dedication, professionalism and leadership as our CFO for the past two years during which he has made outstanding contributions to the Company's turnaround, including implementation of our ERP system and enhancements to our finance and accounting operations. We look forward to working closely with Chris during this transition, and wish him the best in his future endeavors."

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements in this press release concerning eLong's future business, operating results and financial condition are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they related to the Company are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of doing so. These forward looking statements are based upon management's current views and expectations with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Furthermore, these statements are, by their nature, subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those included in any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, eLong's operating losses, declines or disruptions in the travel industry, the international financial crisis, slowdown in the PRC economy, the recurrence of SARS, an outbreak of bird flu or other disease, eLong's reliance on having good relationships with hotel suppliers and airline ticket suppliers, our reliance on the Travelsky GDS system for our air business, the possibility that eLong will be unable to continue timely compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the risk that eLong will not be successful in competing against new and existing competitors, risks associated with Expedia, Inc.'s majority ownership interest in eLong and the integration of eLong's business with that of Expedia's, fluctuations in the value of the Chinese currency, changes in eLong's management team and other key personnel, changes in fourth-party distribution partner relationships and other risks outlined in eLong's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or SEC), including eLong's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

About eLong, Inc.

eLong, Inc. is a leading online travel company in China. Headquartered in Beijing, eLong has a national presence across China and uses web-based distribution technologies and a 24-hour call center to provide consumers with access to hotel and air travel reservation services. Aiming to enrich people's lives through the freedom of independent travel, eLong empowers consumers to make informed decisions with tools such as maps, virtual tours and user ratings. eLong has a selection of more than 7,000 hotels in China, and offers consumers the ability to make bookings at international hotels in more than 100 countries worldwide. eLong also has the capacity to fulfill air ticket reservations in over 80 major cities across China.

eLong operates websites including http://www.elong.com/ and http://www.elong.net/ .

For further information: eLong, Inc. Investor Relations Email: ir@corp.elong.com Tel: +86-10-6436-7570

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CONTACT: eLong, Inc., Investor Relations, ir@corp.elong.com, or
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Web site: http://www.elong.com/
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Conficker Worm Outbreak not a Worry for Radware CustomersDefensePro Protects Customers Against Spread of Worm With Zero-Minute Malware Spread Prevention Technology

MAHWAH, New Jersey, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radware , the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced that its customers need not worry about the threat posed by the possible reactivation of the Conficker worm planned for tomorrow 1st April 2009 due to the zero-minute network attack protection technology integrated in Radware's DefensePro network security product line.

The Conficker worm first surfaced in October 2008. It is a zero-minute malware that spreads exploiting a Microsoft Windows vulnerability for which a signature or a patch does not yet exist. Thus, users are left vulnerable to an attack until they obtain a patch or a solution that will help protect their computers. Initially Conficker infected 1.1 million PCs in less than 24 hours. In February 2009, the worm attacked German Defense computers followed by another attack on French Air Force computers. Activation of a new variant is scheduled to hit April 1st 2009.

"Radware customers need not worry about this issue as we offer them a zero-minute malware spread prevention technology integrated into our DefensePro product line which provides protection against such network attacks," stated Avi Chesla, Vice-President Security, Radware. "Customers are immune to malware that exploits newly discovered vulnerabilities even if they do not have a static signature, and thus, our customers need not panic every time there is a new network attack such as Conficker.

Radware's DefensePro uses behavioral-based automatic real-time signatures to detect and prevent the spread of zero-minute network attacks which exploit applications and operating system vulnerabilities. More specifically, DefensePro detects and prevents Conficker propagation activity through its real-time signatures engine, protecting hosts from infection by malware. DefensePro also detects already infected hosts blocking the malware activity from further propagation into other networks.

About Radware

Radware , the global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for more than 6,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute(TM), Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of intelligent front-end, access, and security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart." For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com/.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.

Media Relations: Joyce Anne Shulman, +1-201-785-3209, joyceannes@radware.com

Radware Ltd

CONTACT: Media Relations: Joyce Anne Shulman, +1-201-785-3209,
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Ceragon Wireles Ethernet Backhaul Solutions Selected by a Leading Carrier in North AmericaLeading National Wireless Communications Carrier to Deploy Ceragon's FibeAir(R) IP-10 in a Multi-Million Dollar Deal

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity LTE-ready wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that a leading North American wireless communications carrier, has selected its advanced wireless Ethernet solutions. Ceragon's FibeAir(R) IP-10 systems in combination with Ceragon's High Power RF units will be deployed by the carrier to provide long-haul transport for high-speed data and voice services. This deployment will support the carrier's geographical expansion and network capacity enhancement. Initial orders are valued at over US$6 million, of which $5 million has been recorded as revenue.

Ceragon was selected for this important build due to its ability to deliver a high performance IP-based solution that supports multiple radio configurations. With superior system gain, Ceragon can provide its new customer the ability to extend its network reach while using smaller antennas. This particular feature alone helps achieve significant cost savings without compromising the quality of the service.

"This is an important strategic win for Ceragon as it delivers our most advanced platform into a new and prestigious customer," said Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon. "The decision to choose our solutions for its high-speed, long haul IP network is a ringing endorsement of our technology and strategy."

Ceragon's FibeAir IP-10 is a unique migration-ready platform that supports native Ethernet and Native2 (hybrid) TDM/Ethernet over a single platform. The combination with Ceragon's advanced high power RF unit, the FibeAir RFU-HP, provides a unique solution for long haul IP and TDM applications. The solution utilizes advanced Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) for unmatched link optimization, ensuring the highest available capacities under any weather conditions. The solution can be deployed in both split-mount and all indoor configurations.

FibeAir IP-10 and FibeAir RFU-HP will be showcased at CTIA Wireless, Booth #6406, April 1-3, 2009, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

About Ceragon Networks Ltd.

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT) is a leading provider of high capacity wireless backhaul solutions that enable wireless service providers to deliver voice and premium data services, such as Internet browsing, music and video applications. Ceragon's wireless backhaul solutions use microwave technology to transfer large amounts of network traffic between base stations and the infrastructure at the core of the mobile network. Ceragon designs solutions to provide fiber-like connectivity for circuit-switched, or SONET/SDH, networks, next generation Ethernet/Internet Protocol, or IP-based, networks, and hybrid networks that combine circuit-switched and IP-based networks. Ceragon's solutions support all wireless access technologies, including GSM, CDMA, EV-DO and WiMAX. These solutions address wireless service providers' need to cost-effectively build-out and scale their infrastructure to meet the increasing demands placed on their networks by growing numbers of subscribers and the increasing demand for premium data services. Ceragon also provides its solutions to businesses and public institutions that operate their own private communications networks. Ceragon's solutions are deployed by more than 150 service providers of all sizes, as well as in hundreds of private networks, in nearly 100 countries. More information is available at http://www.ceragon.com/

Ceragon Networks(R), CeraView(R), FibeAir(R) and the FibeAir(R) design mark are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd., and Ceragon(TM), PolyView(TM), ConfigAir(TM), CeraMon(TM), EtherAir(TM), QuickAir(TM), QuickAir Partner Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Certification Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Zone(TM), EncryptAir(TM) and Microwave Fiber(TM) are trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.

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INFINITE Announces New Offices in Texas; Continues its Nationwide Expansion

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- INFINITE Software Corporation (Pink Sheets: IFSC), a global IT integrator and software provider, announced today that it has expanded into the Texas. This expansion is part of a major North American expansion program that is intended to build one of the largest HP-Oriented integrators in the US.

"INFINITE continues to expand its operations to more markets. The company has a global presence for its software and services business and is now expanding throughout the US; and Texas in particular. INFINITE is quickly becoming a national provider of HP servers and storage. Given the strong presence of the company in California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest, it makes good sense to continue this expansion in Dallas and Houston. Given the economic times, we are very pleased that we are in a position to expand our business," said Bruce Acacio, CEO, INFINITE.

"The Texas team, based in Dallas and Houston, are providing software and hardware support to both existing and new customers in the region. INFINITE is engaged in a national expansion and Texas is a significant piece of the puzzle for us," said Dennis Huff, Vice President, INFINITE.

Carol Conway, President, INFINITE, said, "We have recently announced our expansion to the Southwest with the opening of offices in Tucson and Phoenix and are now poised for growth in Texas. We are extremely excited about the expansion opportunities that we believe this economy provides."

About INFINITE Software Corporation

INFINITE Software is a global provider of software and services for the legacy extension and financial services markets. The company is headquartered in Orange County, CA and operates globally from offices in Asia, North America, South America and Europe. The Company's products are marketed under the brand names INFINITE and LPS. INFINITE Software enjoys over 100,000 installations in 56 countries.

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Nokia Messaging, now Available With Windows(TM) Live Hotmail(R)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Will Enable the Nokia Messaging Push Email Service in May

ESPOO, Finland, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Windows(TM) Live Hotmail(R), one of the world's most popular web-based email solutions, is now available on Nokia Messaging, the service that enables people to access their personal email on their Nokia devices*. In May, Nokia Messaging will also be supported by the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia's first mass-market touchscreen device, adding to the tens of millions of popular Nokia devices in the hands of consumers that already support the service.

Nokia Messaging is currently free to download and set-up, and supports the world's most popular email accounts - Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL Mail - and accounts from thousands of other email providers. Easy to use, it enables access of up to 10 personal email accounts on a Nokia device, and through one single icon. Once Nokia Messaging is set-up, email accounts can be added to the service directly on the phone, as well as via the Nokia Messaging website (http://email.nokia.com/).

With the addition of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia Messaging will be available on 20 different device models worldwide, including the recently announced Nokia E75 which is the first device to come preloaded with Nokia Messaging, Nokia E71 - the world's slimmest qwerty device, Nokia E63, Nokia E66 and Nokia N79**. More Nokia device models, including the Nokia E55, Nokia N97 and Nokia N86 8MP, will support Nokia Messaging when they begin shipping.

"We've come to understand that a key barrier for mass email adoption is not the lack of features, but the usability. Nokia Messaging was designed for ease of use and mobility. While offering people a full feature set, Nokia Messaging still minimizes user actions and simplifies the complex, such as eliminating the need to know technical information. This reduces confusion and the amount of time taken to set up and start using the service on the phone. By prioritizing common actions and needs, we bring the most relevant and frequently used actions upfront," said Atif Hussein, Vice President, Products, Nokia Messaging. "With Nokia Messaging on the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, we bring the service to people no matter what their input preference - touch, qwerty or monoblock."

* To begin using Windows Live Hotmail, existing users will have to download the latest Nokia Messaging software. Instructions can be found at http://email.nokia.com/.

** To see the full list of devices that support Nokia Messaging, visit http://email.nokia.com/.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile devices by market share and a leader in the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

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Discover, Share and Play: Mobile Services Based on Social-Location Take Center Stage With Nokia at Web 2.0Ovi Store and Publishing System, Nokia Point & Find and Eco-Friendly Solutions Featured

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia today announced new content for Ovi Store, Nokia's global media distribution channel, and additional services for mobile consumers. Available in May, Ovi Store will offer consumers relevant, targeted media across a broad portfolio of Nokia devices.

Strategic Partner, Tim Kring, HEROES

Nokia has begun working with Tim Kring, creator and executive producer of HEROES, one of the most watched shows internationally, to develop innovative, new content for the Ovi Store. Nokia has signed on as a strategic partner and technology enabler for a project created by Kring, Code named TEVA. The multi platform narrative will be an immersive experience with elements of individual action and group participation.

Mr Kring will be present with Tero Ojanpera, executive vice president, Nokia Services, when Ovi Store and its distribution opportunities will be presented to attendees at the "This Apps for You", session on April 1, 9:40 am.

The Year of the Mobile Computer: Mobile Computers as Personal (Mobile) Computers

Presenting the premise that Social Location is key in making mobile computers truly personal for the user, Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice president, Nokia Markets, will take the stage during the morning keynote sessions on April 2.

Nokia Point & Find

Nokia introduces an innovative service concept that enables people on the move to access relevant information and services on the internet, simply by pointing their mobile phone camera at real-life objects. A beta version of Nokia Point & Find, focusing on movies, is now available in the UK and US. Capabilities will later expand into other services and countries. More information and download instructions can be found at http://pointandfind.nokia.com/.

Ovi Creative Wall

Attendees are invited to join in at the Ovi Creative Wall. Based on the theme, "Your life. Connected", the Ovi Creative Wall will be illustrated throughout the event, representing the interactivity and fast-changing nature of Web 2.0. Attendees can take part by suggesting themes and ideas to be illustrated on the wall by Stevie Gee, a professional illustrator. London-based, Stevie's work has appeared on record covers and skateboard decks, in contemporary magazines, as well as being used by fashion labels such as Paul Smith.

Green Explorer - Helping People Make Sustainable Choices when Traveling

Nokia will be demonstrating Green Explorer, a new service that helps people make more sustainable travel decisions. Green Explorer is available via Nokia mobile device by simply downloading the widget or by going to http://www.greenexplorer.nokia.com/. This service is currently in beta and will further develop over the coming months with additional content and features.

Green Explorer provides information on a range of travel issues including tips on the most sustainable methods of transport, eco-friendly places to visit, and a way to offset the CO2 emissions when one must fly. It is also a place for travellers to share advice on a range of issues from the best routes to where to find organic food or recommendations for the best eco-friendly hotels.

Throughout Web 2.0, attendees can follow Nokia's activities at Web 2.0 via Nokia Conversations - http://conversations.nokia.com/ or on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/nokconv.

More information about announcements made at Web 2.0 can be found at http://www.nokiausa.com/press.

About Nokia

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HEROES Creator to Launch New Project Through Nokia's Ovi Store

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - More Than Just Applications Available Through Global Media Distribution Channel

- Thousands of Content Providers and Developers Sign up to Ovi Store by Nokia

As content providers and developers continue to sign up to publish content on the Ovi Store, Nokia has begun working with Tim Kring, creator and executive producer of HEROES, one of the most watched shows internationally, to develop innovative, new content for the Ovi Store. When it opens globally in May, the Ovi Store will offer consumers relevant, targeted media across a broad portfolio of Nokia devices.

For its maiden venture with Kring, Nokia has signed on as a strategic partner and technology enabler for a project created by Kring, Code named TEVA. The multi platform narrative will be an immersive experience with elements of individual action and group participation.

In recognizing the increasing importance of mobility, Kring will be utilizing Nokia's Ovi Store as an initial channel to bring the project to an engaged audience while developing it across other mediums. Kring shares Nokia's vision for connecting people through the experiences that matter to them. Nokia and Kring will launch the first mobile phase of the project in the Summer of '09 and rolled out regionally.

"Tim Kring is a Hollywood visionary and masterful storyteller who truly understands that the reach of the Ovi Store is a powerful way for millions of people around the world to experience the new forms of entertainment he is seeking to create," said Tero Ojanpera, executive vice president, Nokia Services. "The Ovi Store will rely on great content partners, a compelling, relevant consumer experience and access to millions of Nokia devices to become an important new entertainment distribution platform."

Once open, the Ovi Store will be a scalable media distribution network unrivalled in size and opportunity, with advanced content targeting capabilities and monetization options that allow content providers and application developers to leverage the power of Nokia's global scale in devices and services' technology.

"The ability to extend storytelling past traditional audiences and reach millions of Nokia consumers through the Ovi Store is very exciting," said Kring. "Mobile has reached a state of maturity where it is now a creative platform to tell, share and consume multi platform content and I intend to take full advantage of the infinite possibilities using technology and narrative."

Ojanpera and Kring will take the stage at Web 2.0 in San Francisco on April 1 to talk with web and mobile application developers about what Ovi Store means for content providers as a distribution opportunity. In addition, Niklas Savander, executive vice president, Nokia Services, will address the entertainment industry at MIPTV in Cannes, France on April 1 to deliver additional details about the working relationship. Simultaneously, George Linardos, vice president, Nokia Services will attend CTIA in Las Vegas to speak with the wireless industry about Kring and the Ovi Store.

In early March, content providers, developers and the existing Forum Nokia developer ecosystem began uploading their content to publish.ovi.com to become the first to distribute their media through the Ovi Store. To date, thousands of content providers and developers from around the world have signed up with majority coming from the US, UK, China and India.

At Mobile World Congress, brands like EA, Facebook, Fox Mobile, Glu, MySpace and Qik all provided support for the Ovi Store announcement. Since then, additional top content providers including The Associated Press, Netflix, Paramount Digital Entertainment and Shazam to name a few will be supporting Ovi Store to reach millions of Nokia consumers.

In early May, tens of millions of existing Nokia Series 40 and S60 users will be capable of enjoying the new service. In addition, the Nokia N97, available in June, will be the first device to feature the simple and easy-to-use storefront.

As Nokia moves towards cross-platform frameworks across its device portfolio, mobile application developers will be able to take advantage of standard web technologies, like HTML, Java Script and CSS, plus advanced environments like Qt, to develop and deploy applications more quickly and create compelling experiences for consumers using Nokia devices.

In addition to providing developers a wide range of easy-to-use tools for the completion of mobile applications, Nokia offers developers the simplest way to distribute and monetize their content to millions of people around the world via the new Ovi Store.

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Nokia Proves Phones Can't be Too Thin or Too SmartIntroducing the Thinnest QWERTY Smartphone - the Nokia E71x - With AT&T

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At CTIA Wireless 2009, Nokia announced it will deliver the thinnest QWERTY smartphone, the Nokia E71x, to consumers across the United States together with AT&T in the coming weeks.

Echoing the sleek design and feel of the world renowned Nokia E71, the Nokia E71x offers the ultimate QWERTY experience to messaging enthusiasts who want a device to complement their busy lifestyles - all in a thin, stylish package. Visit Nokia at CTIA Wireless 2009 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #7553, where Nokia will show off the new Nokia E71x, and demonstrate mobile innovations that are redefining the way consumers communicate, access information, network socially with friends and search the Web.

"The E71x is a lean, mean multimedia machine for busy people who want Internet-on-the-go capabilities in the palm of their hands," said Mark Louison, President, Nokia Inc. "Together with our carrier and industry partners in North America, Nokia continues to enhance the consumer mobile experience through a growing range of QWERTY music, messaging and feature rich devices."

Sleek, stylish and smart - the Nokia E71x with AT&T

The black steel colored Nokia E71x, exclusive to AT&T, houses all the multimedia and messaging capabilities people have come to crave in a world-class smartphone, made even more enjoyable with a large, high-resolution screen and full QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia E71x makes it easier to stay in touch with friends, family and business contacts via social networking sites and corporate or personal emails, using Mail for Exchange or any of thousands of Internet service providers such as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail.

With its sleek form factor and well designed user interface, the Nokia E71x provides a compelling portfolio addition for both Nokia and AT&T," said Will Stofega, Program Manager for IDC'S Mobile Device Technology and Trends Research. "U.S. consumers will now have access to one of the most stylish QWERTY smartphones in the industry that allows users to easily message and connect with their friends and access email."

The thinnest QWERTY smartphone on the market, the Nokia E71x, has high-speed 3G connectivity, WiFi, and features a built-in music player and a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera to connect people to their passions - be it messaging, social networking, listening to music or taking and sharing images.

"We are excited to introduce the sleek Nokia E71x into the hands of messaging, social networking and email fans across the United States," said David Petts, Vice President and GM, AT&T Account for Nokia. "The Nokia E71x is building on the success of an award-winning smartphone design, which we are thrilled to bring to an even broader audience across the United States with AT&T."

The device's S60 platform enables users to truly personalize their mobile experience, providing access to third-party application downloads, themes and profile settings, in addition to popular AT&T services, like AT&T Navigator. Keep tabs on your workload and view your documents with support for Quickoffice.

Nokia 1661 with T-Mobile USA

The Nokia 1661 with T-Mobile USA is an economically priced utility device that makes it easy to stay connected when consumers are away from home - with a built in speakerphone, FM radio and flashlight. The speakerphone allows consumers the ability to multitask and ensure they get the most out of their day. With the built-in flashlight, consumers won't be left in the dark again as the Nokia 1661 easily lights the way. This prepaid device also comes preloaded with games like Sudoku or Mobile Soccer, ready to play out of the box.

Nokia Accessories

Nokia is also debuting the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-216 and Nokia Speakerphone HF-510 at the show. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-216 is a comfortable headset with a curved form factor that enables handsfree calls in even the noisiest of environments. Talk on the go with the Nokia Speakerphone HF-510, an in-vehicle suction cup speaker phone, featuring high quality handsfree with echo and noise reduction (integrated DSP).

Mobile Content Reigns

At CTIA Wireless 2009, some of the most recognized mobile developers in the industry will be demonstrating their new S60 on Symbian OS(TM) applications. The following applications from Kinoma, TuneWiki and midomi mobile are among those who will also be available on the Ovi Store at launch in May 2009:

- Kinoma Player from Kinoma is a mobile media browser that enables consumers to discover, search and play media on their phone

- TuneWiki is an application that has the ability to synchronize lyrics to the music consumers play on their mobile phones

- midomi mobile enables the ultimate music search experience, which features search by singing or humming, playing original music sources (like radio), or saying artist or song names

At CTIA Wireless the company will also showcase the industry's broadest and most exciting global mobile device portfolio in the industry. Devices on-hand will include the newly announced Nokia E71x with AT&T, the recently announced Nokia 7205 Intrigue with Verizon, the wildly popular Nokia N97 and a host of other device offerings. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn about our environmentally friendly initiatives, and experience mobile innovations that will change the way people communicate, play, share, search and consume content.

For more information about all of Nokia's announcements at CTIA Wireless 2009, please visit http://www.nokiausa.com/ctia.

Product Availability:

The Nokia E71x is expected to be available in the coming weeks in AT&T stores and online at http://www.wireless.att.com/ at a retail price of 99.99 USD with an AT&T contract*. Additional information can be found at http://www.att.com/nokiaE71x.

The Nokia 1661 will be available later this month in select T-Mobile retail stores and online at

http://www.t-mobile.com/. For more information, please visit http://www.nokiausa.com/ or http://www.t-mobile.com/.

The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-216 will be available in the third quarter of 2009 for 39.99 USD, and the Nokia Speakerphone HF-510 will be available in the coming months for 99.95 USD at http://www.nokia.com/.

* For the Nokia E71x, pay 149.99 USD and after mail-in rebate, receive 50.00 USD AT&T promotion card. A two-year service agreement is also required. AT&T promotion card valid wherever major credit cards are accepted and for 120 days after issue date. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or at automated gas pumps.

About Nokia

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Nokia Introduces Nokia Point & Find, a new way to Connect With Information and Services on the goNew Platform Enables Businesses to Engage With Consumers in Real Time With Relevant Content

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia introduces an innovative service concept that enables people on the move to access relevant information and services on the internet, simply by pointing their mobile phone camera at real-life objects. A beta version of Nokia Point & Find, focusing on movies, is now available in the UK and US. Capabilities will later expand into other services and countries.

"With Nokia Point & Find, businesses are able to target engaging experiences and calls-to-action to consumers. We believe that this first Nokia Point & Find-based service for movies will add something special to the cinema experience. Simply by pointing their camera phone at a poster for a new movie, people can watch the trailer, read reviews, and find the closest cinema where it is playing," said Philipp Schloter, General Manager, Nokia Point & Find.

Nokia Point & Find is an open service platform on which other companies can build innovative customized experiences to drive better engagement with potential customers. Nokia is inviting businesses, content providers and agencies to discuss how the Nokia Point & Find service could help them with specific applications, campaigns or promotional activities. Unique experiences can be created through the self-service Nokia Point & Find Management Portal, or by working with the Nokia Point & Find professional service team.

Businesses have already recognized the potential for Nokia Point & Find in their campaigns.

Casey Harwood, Senior Vice President, Digital Media at Turner Europe said: "Nokia Point & Find is an innovative new service which will enable users to point their camera phone at various Cartoon Network related objects and receive relevant show or product information direct to their handset. In an on-demand world, this technology represents an exciting development for both content providers and consumers."

"BODY WORLDS appeals to adventurous and curious people of all ages. We see Nokia Point & Find as an intriguing new way for people to find out about BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time at the O2. By integrating this technology with our outdoor advertising in London we have created not just another special promotion, but also a chance to experiment with something quite innovative," said Nicky Hewgill, Marketing Manager, BODY WORLDS London.

"The Nokia Point & Find service marries the digital world with the physical world in a way that actually has meaning for brands and consumers. Not only does it allow consumers to engage with brands in an innovative way but provides brands 'point and purchase' opportunities with an on-the-go audience," said Julian Pate, Client Partner, AKQA.

Nokia Point & Find uses advanced real time image processing and recognition technologies to link the user to digital content and services. It also recognizes bar codes, integrates GPS positioning technology, and supports category-specific text-entry search. When the phone is pointed at an object, Nokia Point & Find uses a variety of the phone's capabilities including the camera, internet connectivity, and GPS positioning to evaluate the object. Then, by rapidly searching through a database of virtually tagged items, the system identifies the object and returns a set of links to associated content and services.

Companies interested in using Nokia Point & Find for their own campaigns can visit http://pointandfind.nokia.com/ to request further information. Nokia Point & Find's beta release is available for download into select mobile devices in the UK and US at http://pointandfind.nokia.com/ as well.

About Nokia

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EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Announces 2008 Financial Results and Restatement of 2007

IRVING, Texas, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

Fourth quarter revenues increased $0.6 million, or 2.4%, to $25.3 million from $24.7 million for the same period of 2007. The operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $21.1 million compared to an operating loss of $16.2 million for the same period of 2007. The fourth quarter operating loss for 2008 and 2007 included non-cash charges for an impairment of goodwill of $14.9 million and $5.5 million, respectively, as well as non-cash charges for impairment to other 3eTI intangibles of $3.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively. These impairments were related to changes in our long-term strategic outlook and projections for our 3eTI reporting unit and our more narrowed focus on government solutions going forward into 2009.

The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $20.8 million, or $0.79 per share, compared to a net loss of $37.7 million, or $1.44 per share, for the same period in the prior year. The 2007 fourth quarter net loss included a non-cash tax expense of $21.4 million due to the need to fully reserve our deferred tax assets.

"In spite of a disappointing fourth quarter, primarily the result of federal orders pushed into 2009, we were still able to accomplish a number of our goals for 2008," said Michael Jalbert, president and chief executive officer of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. "We made substantial progress in the integration of our business operations, reducing our operating and capital costs in 2008, and improving our gross margins," Jalbert added.

The Company also announced that it is restating financial results for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2008, respectively, and for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, in the Form 10-K, which is being filed today. The previously filed annual report on Form 10-K for 2007 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q affected by the restatements have not been amended and should not be relied upon.

The restatement is related to a change in accounting treatment for a non-trade receivable from a vendor that resulted from a determination that an agreement between the parties in the third quarter of 2007 to resolve a receivables dispute effectively changed the nature of the non-trade receivable such that it should have no longer have been considered an outstanding receivable. As a result, the company wrote off this "Other Receivable" as of the third quarter of 2007, thereby requiring the restatement of the quarter ended September 30, 2007 and subsequent quarters. The cumulative effect of the restatement in 2007 was an increase in cost of sales by $3.4 million and an increased net loss in 2007 from $37.7 million to $41.1 million. The cumulative effect of the restatement in 2008 was a decrease in cost of sales by $0.8 million and a decreased net loss in 2008 from $21.7 million to $20.9 million. The Company's cumulative loss for the period covered by the restatements increased by $2.7 million and reduced shareholder equity as of December 31, 2008 by $2.7 million. Cash and cash equivalents available to the Company were not affected by the accounting adjustments.

We anticipate that approximately $2.7 million of credits remaining at December 31, 2008 will be received over the next two to three years pursuant to this agreement and will have a positive impact on our gross margin and operating income on a going forward basis.

For 2008, revenues decreased $28.3 million, or 18%, to $126.3 million versus $154.6 million for 2007. The decline in revenues was attributable to large deliveries against Department of Defense contracts in 2007 not replicated in 2008. Partially offsetting this decline in revenue were increases in revenues associated with the FCC rebanding effort and large deliveries against state and local orders. The operating loss for 2008 was $20.5 million compared to an operating loss of $19.6 million for 2007. Additionally, the operating loss for 2008 and 2007 included non-cash charges for an impairment of goodwill of $14.9 million and $5.5 million, respectively, as well as non-cash charges for impairment to other 3eTI intangibles of $3.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

The net loss for the full year of 2008 was $20.9 million versus a net loss of $41.1 million for the previous year. The loss per share for 2008 was $0.79 compared to a loss of $1.58 per share for 2007. The 2007 net loss included non-cash tax expense of $21.5 million associated with reserves for our deferred tax assets.

GAAP to non-GAAP Reconciliation

The Company's management evaluates and makes operating decisions using various operating measures. These measures are generally based on the Company's revenues and certain costs of operations, such as cost of revenues, research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses. One such measure is adjusted operating income/loss, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure consists of GAAP Income (loss) from operations excluding depreciation of fixed assets, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and goodwill and intangible impairment charges.

Management believes that non-GAAP adjusted Income (loss) from operations provides useful supplemental information to management and investors regarding the performance of the company's business operations and facilitates comparisons to our historical operating results. Management also uses this information internally for forecasting and budgeting. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors and potential investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures contained within this press release with their most directly comparable GAAP financial results.

The following table reconciles the specific items excluded from GAAP in the calculation of non-GAAP adjusted Income (loss) from operations for the periods shown below:

2007 ($000's) 2008 Restated 2006 Revenue 126.3 154.6 96.7 Gross Profit 42.7 41.0 35.4 Gross Margin 33.8% 26.5% 36.6% Operating Expenses 63.2 60.6 44.0 Income (loss) from operations (EBIT) (20.5) (19.6) (8.6) Plus: Goodwill and Intangible Impairment 18.4 5.8 0 Plus: Depreciation and Amortization 4.5 4.4 3.1 Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization, and impairments 2.4 (9.4) (5.5)

In addition to the improved operational performance as noted above as "Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization, and impairments," other Key Accomplishments for 2008 included:

-- Strategic orders received -- Navy $48 million, multi-year contract for VPMS, $19 million first year funding; -- Government of Canada Yukon System Contract $10 million; -- Improved Gross Margin from 26.5% to 33.8 %; -- Completed the integration of our business reducing our operating cost; -- Began delivery of our new "ES" portable and mobile radio platforms and related accessories including: -- Project 25 trunked and conventional modes, Enhanced Project 25 Vocoder, SMARTNET(R)/SmartZone(R) trunking protocols, and mobile Lighting Control Head; -- Launched company-wide Performance Excellence program; -- Celebrated 85 years in business.

"Like many other companies in our current economic environment, we anticipate that 2009 will be a difficult year to predict and we plan to be focused on cash management in this uncertain environment," Jalbert stated. "We intend to aggressively pursue funded state, local and federal opportunities in the markets that we serve with our solid P25 and broadband products, accessories and features."

The Company's management plans to discuss its financial results and provide an operational progress report on its investor call Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 4:00p.m. (EDT). The investor conference call will be available via live webcast on the EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. website at http://www.efjohnsontechnologies.com/ under the tab "Investor Relations." Investors are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The webcast will be archived for 30 days.

To participate by telephone, the domestic dial-in number is 877-407-8031 and the international dial-in number is 201-689-8031. Participants are urged to call in to the conference call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.

About EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company's customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company's products are marketed under the EFJohnson, 3e Technologies International, and Transcrypt International names. For more information, visit http://www.efjohnsontechnologies.com/.

Safe Harbor

Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements due to a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the level of demand for the company's products and services, reliance on contract manufacturers, the timely procurement of necessary manufacturing components, software feature development and the implementation of application software, successful integration of the system components, dependence on continued funding of governmental agency programs, general economic and business conditions, and other risks detailed in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2008 and in the company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) is not a financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other financial measures so calculated and presented, nor as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it to be an important supplemental measure of our performance that is commonly used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Management also uses this information internally for forecasting and budgeting. It may not be indicative of the historical operating results of EFJI nor is it intended to be predictive of potential future results.

EF JOHNSON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands, except share and per share data) 2008 2007 (as restated) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $11,267 $15,636 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for returns and doubtful accounts of $1,969 and $1,636, respectively 19,515 21,345 Receivables - other 849 3,498 Cost in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts 5,116 3,275 Inventories, net 37,322 33,871 Prepaid expenses 1,632 1,109 Total current assets 75,701 78,734 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,996 7,096 Restricted cash 2,021 - Goodwill 5,126 20,040 Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 8,770 13,821 Other assets 73 352 TOTAL ASSETS $97,687 $120,043 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt obligations $9 $8 Accounts payable 11,728 13,411 Accrued expenses 10,786 11,232 Billings in excess of cost on uncompleted contracts 217 221 Deferred revenues 1,235 1,010 Total current liabilities 23,975 25,882 Long-term debt obligations, net of current portion 15,006 15,015 Deferred income taxes 631 1,489 Other liabilities 1,106 737 TOTAL LIABILITIES 40,718 43,123 Commitments and contingencies - - Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued) - - Common stock ($0.01 par value; 50,000,000 voting shares authorized, 26,336,735 and 26,210,232 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively) 262 262 Additional paid-in capital 154,688 153,356 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,088) (710) Accumulated deficit (96,861) (75,988) Less: Treasury stock(18,083 shares at cost at December 31, 2008) (32) - TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 56,969 76,920 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $97,687 $120,043 See NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. EF JOHNSON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006 (in thousands, except share and per share data) Year ended December 31, 2008 2007 2006 (as restated) Revenues $126,286 $154,610 $96,721 Cost of sales 83,560 113,606 61,291 Gross profit 42,726 41,004 35,430 Operating expenses: Research and development 10,099 15,677 12,276 Sales and marketing 12,218 13,640 10,470 General and administrative 24,435 24,193 18,928 Amortization of intangibles 1,526 1,613 727 Impairment of goodwill 14,914 5,475 - Write-off of in-process R&D - - 1,600 Total operating expenses 63,192 60,598 44,001 Loss from operations (20,466) (19,594) (8,571) Interest income 197 1,074 1,551 Interest expense (1,177) (1,108) (506) Other expense, net (1) (1) - Loss before income taxes (21,447) (19,629) (7,526) Income tax benefit (expense) 574 (21,470) 745 Net loss $(20,873) $(41,099) $(6,781) Net loss per share-Basic $(0.79) $(1.58) $(0.26) Net loss per share-Diluted $(0.79) $(1.58) $(0.26) Weighted average common shares-Basic 26,261,062 26,039,246 25,844,956 Weighted average common shares-Diluted 26,690,487 26,404,221 26,207,242 See NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Jana Ahlfinger Bell, +1-972-819-0700,
jbell@efji.com, or Media, Kevin Nolan, +1-972-819-0710, knolan@efji.com, both
of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

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

Trident Microsystems to Acquire Three Consumer Product Lines From MicronasTransaction to Broaden Trident's Product and IP Portfolio, Expand Revenue Base and Improve Financial Outlook

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trident Microsystems, Inc. , a leader in high-performance semiconductor system solutions for the multimedia and digital television (DTV) markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Micronas Semiconductor Holding AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN) to acquire selected assets of the frame rate converter (FRC), demodulator and audio product lines of Micronas' Consumer Division. The consideration payable to Micronas will consist of 7.0 million shares of Trident common stock and warrants to acquire up to 3.0 million additional Trident shares.

"As we previously communicated, we are committed to investing in Trident's future and are determined to emerge from these challenging times as a leader in the global DTV market. This acquisition is an important step in accomplishing this goal, diversifies our product offering and serves as a catalyst for Trident to become a preferred supplier of the DTV market, which is expanding into a multimedia connected home," said Sylvia Summers Couder, Trident's Chief Executive Officer and President. "This acquisition will increase Trident's revenue base and we expect it to be accretive in the first full quarter after the close."

Strategic Benefits of the Acquisition

The acquisition broadens Trident's existing product and intellectual property portfolios and augments its technical resources, enabling the company to address a larger portion of the DTV market and to expand its tier one customer base.

Expanding Trident's product offering to include Micronas' FRC products will increase Trident's total addressable market through sales of FRCs to customers for incorporation into the DTV display panel, a market segment new to Trident. The addition of Micronas' demodulators to Trident's product portfolio expands the company's existing demodulator offering to include nearly all of the world's digital TV standards. In addition, the future integration of Micronas' best-in-class discrete audio and demodulation technologies into Trident's SoCs with best-in-class picture quality is expected to provide Trident with one of the most comprehensive and innovative product roadmaps in the DTV industry.

"We believe this acquisition will enable Trident uniquely to help customers deliver a highly interactive digital television, a central point in the home for providing compelling multimedia content and connectivity to the consumer," said Ms. Summers.

"Trident's purchase of best-in-class products, technology and intellectual property from Micronas' Consumer division will immediately expand its reach into the home consumer semiconductor market," commented Wolfgang Kalsbach, Chief Executive Officer of Micronas.

Financial Benefits of the Acquisition

Trident expects to expand its revenue base and leverage its low cost operations in Asia to reduce its projected near-term operating losses. Trident anticipates that combined net revenue for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 will be approximately $35 million and expects non-GAAP operating loss and cash consumption to improve from its current outlook. The transaction improves Trident's visibility in achieving its previously stated long-term financial model targets.

"With this transaction we can accelerate the pace of innovation, and leverage our industry leading cost structure and strong balance sheet to position the Company for both long-term revenue and earnings growth, benefiting our customers, employees and shareholders," said Ms. Summers.

Overview of the Acquisition

Under the terms of the agreement, Trident will acquire products, technology and intellectual property used in Micronas' FRC line of frame rate converters, the DRX line of demodulators and all of the Micronas audio processing products. Upon completion of the acquisition, we expect our total headcount to increase by approximately 150 employees located throughout the world. Following the close of the transaction, Trident will have new design centers in Munich and Freiburg, Germany, as well as Nijmegen, The Netherlands and expects to establish its European headquarters in Munich.

In connection with the acquisition, Trident will issue 7.0 million common shares to Micronas, which are valued at approximately $11 million, based on the closing price of Trident common stock on Monday March 30, 2009. Trident will also issue warrants to Micronas to acquire up to 3.0 million additional Trident shares. One million warrants will vest on each of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the closing of the acquisition, with exercise prices of $4.00 per share, $4.25 per share and $4.50 per share, respectively. If not yet exercised, the warrants will expire on the fifth anniversary of the closing of the acquisition. Upon closing, Micronas will own approximately 10 percent of Trident, without giving effect to the exercise of the warrants or any other dilutive securities.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Trident's fiscal year, ending June 30, 2009, and remains subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions contained in the definitive agreement, including certain regulatory approvals.

Financial Outlook for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2009

With respect to the quarter ending March 31, 2009, and subject to Trident's closing procedures, Trident expects to report net revenue of $6 to $7 million. Closing balances of cash and cash equivalents are expected to be approximately $200 million.

Advisors

Union Square Advisors LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Trident. DLA Piper LLP and Schellenberg Wittmer served as legal counsel to Trident.

Conference Call Information

Trident will host a conference call on April 1, 2009, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time/8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss this acquisition. Shareholders may participate in the call by calling 866-783-2141 or 857-350-1600 and entering passcode 62066956.

This call is being webcasted by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Trident's web site at: http://www.tridentmicro.com/. The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network to both institutional and individual investors. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours following the conference call until midnight Pacific Time, on April 7, 2009 and can be accessed by calling 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international) using access code 19564233

About Trident Microsystems, Inc.

Trident Microsystems, Inc., with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, designs, develops and markets integrated circuits, or ICs, and associated software for digital media applications, such as digital television, LCD television, or TV, and digital set-top boxes, or STB. Trident's products are sold to a network of OEMs, original design manufacturers and system integrators worldwide. For further information about Trident and its products, please consult the Company's web site: http://www.tridentmicro.com/.

NOTE: Trident is a registered trademark of Trident Microsystems, Inc., HiDTV(TM), DPTV(TM), SVP(TM) WX, SVP(TM) UX, SVP(TM) PXP and SVP(TM) CX are trademarks of Trident Microsystems, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Trident's possible acquisition of assets from Micronas Semiconductor AG, the expected strategic benefits of the acquisition, including improvements in the Company's financial outlook and performance, strengthened intellectual property and technical resources, and accelerated delivery of new products and product enhancements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties; there are important factors that could cause our ability to complete an acquisition with Micronas to fail, or to cause the expected benefits of an acquisition of assets from Micronas to fail to be realized. Our actual results could differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, our inability to complete the acquisition of assets from Micronas, successfully integrate the acquisition, and realize the expected strategic and financial benefits of the acquisition, including the ability to conclude additional customer opportunities as a result of the acquisition. The forward- looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release; the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause results to differ can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q made with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at http://www.sec.gov/.

Trident Microsystems, Inc.

CONTACT: Suzanne Craig, Suzanne@blueshirtgroup.com, or Maria Riley,
maria@blueshirtgroup.com, both of The Blueshirt Group, +1-415-217-7722, for
Trident Microsystems

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

Exar Expands Distribution Coverage in ASEAN and India with Addition of Excelpoint Technology

FREMONT, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Exar Corporation announced it has added Excelpoint to its network of component distributors supporting ASEAN and India. Excelpoint is a leading demand creation distributor and solutions provider in Asia.

"For over 20 years, Excelpoint has built a strong reputation for quality technical support to customers in the ASEAN and India regions," said James Lougheed, vice president and managing director of Asia Pacific. "I am excited to partner with this premier distributor as Exar is poised to release a number of new products, and continues to gain traction with customers in these dynamic regions."

"We are excited to have the opportunity to work with Exar and support its broad portfolio of leading Communications, Interface, and Power Management products," said William Low, Vice President of Operation. "Exar's experienced regional staff when coupled with our extensive footprint in the region, and market knowledge enables us to leverage our complementary strengths to quickly address customer design requirements."

"The addition of Excelpoint to our global channel network brings an established distributor with a proven track record in demand creation," said Paul Stafford, director, Distribution Sales. "We believe Excelpoint will enable Exar to accelerate our customer penetration in these key strategic markets."

About Exar

Exar Corporation is Powering Connectivity by delivering highly differentiated silicon solutions empowering products to connect. With distinctive knowledge in analog and digital technologies, Exar enables a wide array of applications such as portable devices, home media gateways, communications systems, and industrial automation equipment. Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time system-level support to drive rapid product innovation. For more information about Exar visit: http://www.exar.com/.

About Excelpoint

Excelpoint is a value-added partner to Asia's electronics manufacturers. Headquartered in Singapore, Excelpoint began as a distributor of electronic components in 1987. The company has since evolved and grown into a total solutions provider of quality components, engineering designs and supply chain services to OEM (original equipment manufacturers), ODM (original design manufacturers) and CM (contract manufacturers) in Asia.

Working closely with its principals, Excelpoint has a team of dedicated research and development professionals who will identify new trends and developments in the electronics industry to create and test drive new technical features that will complement their customers' products. For more information about Excelpoint, visit http://www.excelpoint.com/.

Exar Corporation

CONTACT: Greg Kaufman, Marketing Communications of Exar Corporation,
+1-510-668-7000

Web Site: http://www.excelpoint.com/
http://www.exar.com/

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