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comScore Announces Date for First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

RESTON, Va., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced it will report its first quarter 2009 financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, April, 30, 2009. In conjunction with this announcement, management will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss the Company's financial results.

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To access this call, dial 888-713-4214 (domestic) or 617-213-4866 (international). The pass code for the call is 15676895. Investors are advised to dial in at least ten minutes prior to the call to register.

In order to bypass the operator upon connection, participants may pre-register for the conference call at: https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=P9CXYBDLU. Pre-registrants will be issued a pin number to use for quick access to the live call.

Additionally, a live webcast of the conference call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page on the Company's Web site http://www.comscore.com/.

Following the conference call, a replay will be available at 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international). The replay pass code for this call is 77189543. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available at http://ir.comscore.com/events.cfm. The replay conference call and webcast will be available until May 14, 2009.

About comScore

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital marketing intelligence. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/companyinfo.

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CONTACT: Public Relations, Andrew Lipsman, +1-312-775-6510,
press@comscore.com, or Investor Relations, John Green, +1-703-439-2325,
jgreen@comscore.com, both of comScore, Inc.

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

NEI Schedules Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Conference CallManagement to host conference call at 10 a.m. ET on April 30, 2009

NEI , a leading provider of application platforms, appliances and support services for software developers, OEMs and service providers worldwide, will announce financial results for its fiscal second quarter, the period ended March 31, 2009, on Thursday, April 30, 2009, prior to the market open.

Following the release, NEI management will conduct a conference call at 10 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company's operating performance. Management also anticipates providing the financial outlook for its quarter ending June 30, 2009. The conference call will be available live via the Internet by accessing the NEI web site at http://www.nei.com/. Please go to the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

To listen to the conference call via phone, please dial 1-888-549-7880 or 1-480-629-9866. For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing 1-800-406-7325 or 1-303-590-3030 and entering "4059618" from three hours after the end of the call until 12 p.m. (ET) on May 7, 2009. The replay will also be available at the NEI web site.

About NEI

NEI is a leading provider of application platforms, appliances and support services for software developers, OEMs and service providers worldwide. Through its comprehensive suite of services that include solution design, integration control, support and other value-added service capabilities, NEI enables customers to more effectively deploy, manage, service and support their solutions. Founded in 1997, NEI is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NENG. For more information about NEI's products and services, visit http://www.nei.com/.

NEI and the NEI logo are trademarks of Network Engines, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Contact: Hayden IR Peter Seltzberg (212) 946-2849 peter@haydenir.com ir@nei.com

NEI

CONTACT: Peter Seltzberg of Hayden IR, +1-212-946-2849,
peter@haydenir.com, for NEI; or ir@nei.com

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

Broadcom's BCM3380 Cable Modem Silicon Family Becomes First and Only to Receive Both EuroDOCSIS(TM) 3.0 and DOCSIS(R) 3.0 CertificationsThe BCM3380 silicon family becomes the first and only certified product that supports eight downstream channels

IRVINE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its BCM3380 family of channel bonding cable modem silicon solutions has received EuroDOCSIS(TM) 3.0 certification in EuroCertWave 34 and DOCSIS(R) 3.0 certification in CertWave 65 with customer submitted data and voice modems. With the Euro certification, the BCM3380 family becomes the first and only silicon solution certified as both EuroDOCSIS(TM) and DOCSIS 3.0 compliant. The BCM3380 silicon family becomes the first and only certified product that supports eight downstream channels, with download speeds of more than 300 megabits per second (Mbps), doubling the download speeds of all previously certified DOCSIS(R) 3.0 devices.

In addition to the Broadcom(R) BCM3380 being certified for both DOCSIS 3.0 and EuroDOCSIS 3.0 specifications (representing traditional data modem applications), the product family also received PacketCable(TM) 1.5 and EuroPacketCable(TM) 1.5 certification, which is applicable to DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 embedded multimedia terminal adapter (eMTA) and voice gateway solutions.

"Broadcom's eight channel downstream DOCSIS products represent a huge step forward for the cable industry," says Jeff Heynen, Directing Analyst of Infonetics Research. "With Broadcom's latest technology, cable operators can raise the bar to 300Mbps and beyond as the competition between service providers and the increasing consumer appetite for on line video continues to accelerate demand for increased download speed."

"Our goal with the BCM3380 silicon family of data and voice modems is to enable the highest performing and most cost-optimized DOCSIS 3.0 and EuroDOCSIS 3.0 solutions," said Jay Kirchoff, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Broadcom's Cable Modem line of business. "As the only globally compliant solution, we see operators around the world taking advantage of the significant increase in download speeds offered by our eight channel solution."

According to Infonetics, the wideband modem segment is projected to become the fastest growing volume segment with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 133 percent from 2008 through 2013, substantially ahead of standard DOCSIS2.0 cable modems. The Broadcom BCM3380 family of fully integrated cable solutions is capable of bonding up to eight downstream channels and up to four upstream channels, allowing consumers, for example, to download a two hour HD video in about two minutes, eight times faster than over a standard cable modem. Due to its unmatched level of performance and cost optimization, Broadcom has already begun shipping production volumes of its BCM3380 silicon family. In addition to the BCM3380 silicon family, Broadcom has been shipping BCM3381 channel bonding silicon since 2007. In total, Broadcom has shipped more than three million silicon solutions with channel bonding capability to date.

About Broadcom

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

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

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

Cautions regarding Forward Looking Statements:

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the market for DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 cable modems and our position in that market. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with BCM3380 channel bonding cable modem technology include, but are not limited to

-- General economic and political conditions and specific conditions in the markets we address, including the volatility in the technology sector and semiconductor industry, -- The rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt Broadcom's technologies and products in the markets; -- Delays in the adoption and acceptance of industry standards in those markets; -- Competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification, availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products; -- The timing of customer-industry qualification and certification of our products and the risks of non-qualification or non-certification;

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

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

Broadcom, the pulse logo, Connecting everything, and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. CableLabs, CableLabs Certified, DOCSIS, EuroDOCSIS(TM), EuroPacketCable(TM) and PacketCable(TM) are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Broadcom Trade Press Contact Jessica Ingraham Associate Public Relations Representative 949-926-8008 jessicai@broadcom.com Broadcom Investor Relations Contact T. Peter Andrew Vice President, Corporate Communications 949-926-5663 andrewtp@broadcom.com

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CONTACT: Trade Press, Jessica Ingraham, Associate Public Relations
Representative, +1-949-926-8008, jessicai@broadcom.com, or Investor Relations,
T. Peter Andrew, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-949-926-5663,
andrewtp@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom Corporation

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

Renaissance Learning, Inc. Announces First Quarter, 2009 Results

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Renaissance Learning(R), Inc. , a leading provider of technology to support personalized practice, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring in reading, math, and writing for pre-K-12 schools and districts, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Revenues for the first quarter of 2009 were $28.9 million, a decrease of 1.8% from first quarter 2008 revenues of $29.4 million. Net income was $3.9 million, or $.13 per share, compared to net income of $2.6 million, or $.09 per share, for the first quarter last year.

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"We are pleased to report solid financial results for the first quarter, especially given the serious recessionary environment," commented Terrance D. Paul, Chief Executive Officer. "Revenue held up at close to last year's level due to the recognition of deferred revenue from the strong orders in last year's second and third quarters, and we achieved higher earnings due to improved gross margins and lower operating costs. On the negative side, orders declined by 16% compared to last year's first quarter. Schools reduced their purchases because of shortfalls in state revenues and also because they are waiting to determine what they will receive from the government stimulus programs, particularly the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

"ARRA includes significant funding for education, targeting initiatives which many of our products support. In the last 30 days we have seen an increase in quote activity, which suggests schools are preparing to deploy some of their stimulus funds," added Paul. "The near term benefit of the stimulus funds, combined with our long track record of providing products that accelerate learning, leads us to believe we are well positioned to achieve improved growth in the future."

Renaissance Learning added approximately 500 new customer schools during the quarter, bringing total schools worldwide that are actively using the Company's products to over 74,000. Of these, more than 27,000 are actively using at least one product running on the Renaissance Place platform.

The Company will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT today to discuss its financial results, quarterly highlights and business outlook. The teleconference may be accessed in listen-only mode by dialing 888-293-6953, ID number 8991574 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please call a few minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a proper connection.

A digital recording of the conference call will be made available on April 16, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. through April 23, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. The replay dial-in is 888-203-1112. The conference ID number to access the replay is 8991574.

Renaissance Learning, Inc.

Renaissance Learning, Inc. is the world's leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for pre-K-12 schools. Adopted by more than 74,000 schools, Renaissance Learning's tools provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance core curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing and math. Renaissance Learning products help educators make the practice component of their existing curriculum more effective by providing tools to personalize practice and easily manage the daily activities for students of all levels. As a result, teachers using Renaissance Learning products accelerate learning, get more satisfaction from teaching, and help students achieve higher test scores on state and national tests. Renaissance Learning has seven U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Canada and the United Kingdom.

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding growth initiatives, growth prospects, cost reductions and management's expectations regarding orders and financial results for 2009 and future periods. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and various assumptions which management believes are reasonable. However, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results encompassed within the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the failure of AR and AM Enterprise and laptop orders to achieve expected growth targets, a decline in quiz sales that exceeds forecasts, risks associated with the implementation of the Company's strategic growth plan, dependence on educational institutions and government funding, our ability to successfully implement cost savings measures and achieve cost reductions, and other risks affecting the Company's business as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and later filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other occurrences.

RENAISSANCE LEARNING(R), INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 2008 Net sales: Products $20,661 $22,205 Services 8,209 7,181 Total net sales 28,870 29,386 Cost of sales: Products 2,996 4,035 Services 2,906 3,762 Total cost of sales 5,902 7,797 Gross profit 22,968 21,589 Operating expenses: Product development 4,451 4,032 Selling and marketing 8,921 9,373 General and administrative 3,463 4,129 Total operating expenses 16,835 17,534 Operating income 6,133 4,055 Other income, net 148 168 Income before income taxes 6,281 4,223 Income taxes 2,374 1,605 Net Income $3,907 $2,618 Income per share: Basic and diluted $0.13 $0.09 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 29,100,186 29,004,205 Diluted 29,100,186 29,008,201 RENAISSANCE LEARNING(R), INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollar amounts in thousands) (unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2009 2008 ASSETS: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $13,116 $9,509 Investment securities 3,232 4,894 Accounts receivable, net 6,637 8,083 Inventories 4,900 5,504 Prepaid expenses 1,777 1,999 Income taxes receivable 984 3,301 Deferred tax asset 4,183 4,183 Other current assets 118 144 Total current assets 34,947 37,617 Investment securities 2,761 3,383 Property, plant and equipment, net 7,499 8,621 Goodwill 2,740 2,750 Other non-current assets 4,837 4,555 Total assets $52,784 $56,926 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Current liabilities: Accounts payable $3,152 $1,712 Deferred revenue 35,340 43,975 Payroll and employee benefits 5,001 3,981 Other current liabilities 3,298 3,284 Total current liabilities 46,791 52,952 Deferred revenue 2,818 2,950 Deferred compensation and other employee benefits 1,258 1,342 Income taxes payable 4,868 4,868 Other non-current liabilities 105 133 Total liabilities 55,840 62,245 Total shareholders' equity (3,056) (5,319) Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $52,784 $56,926

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CONTACT: Susan Sutherland of Renaissance Learning, Inc., 1-877-988-8048,
fax, +1-715-424-3414, pr@renlearn.com

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

Moorefield, Ohio, Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network EnhancementsNew Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

MOOREFIELD, Ohio, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell site in Moorefield, Ohio, which will enable more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; and download games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site improves coverage in the towns of Piedmont and Moorefield. In addition, coverage is improved north of Moorefield from Old Piedmont Road south to State Route 331, and along U.S. Route 22 from Piedmont to just east of Moorefield.

"Network reliability is the No. 1 reason that customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless," said Roger Tang, president -- Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to our customers. We continue to optimize our network so that it remains the most reliable in the nation."

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 Ohio 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 $258 million in its Ohio 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: Laura Merritt of Verizon Wireless, +1-614-560-2605,
laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com; or Heather Pharo, for Verizon Wireless,
+1-412-642-7700, heather.pharo@elias-savion.com

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

Court Finds No Evidence Supporting Genius Products and Numark Industries Allegations Against Activision

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following statement was released today by Activision Publishing, Inc. in response to media and other inquiries related to the Genius Products and Numark Industries lawsuit:

Activision Publishing strongly denies the allegations made by Genius Products and Numark Industries and believes that the claims are disingenuous and lack any merit. Yesterday, the L.A. Superior Court found that there was no evidence of any wrongdoing by Activision and refused to grant any restraining order against Activision.

These allegations are nothing more than an attempt by Genius to place blame for the game's delay, as well as to divert attention from the cash flow, liquidity and revenue challenges Genius detailed in its March 30, 2009, SEC filing. By their own admission in October 2008, the game had fallen behind in production, which was well before Activision had any involvement with Genius, Numark or California 7 Studios regarding the game.

The lawsuit will have no impact on Activision's upcoming DJ Hero(R) game, a turntable-based music game that the company has been independently developing.

Activision purchased 7 Studios on April 6, 2009 to bolster its development capabilities. 7 Studios had continued to develop Scratch: The Ultimate DJ and Activision did not interfere with or delay their efforts to complete the game. In fact, Activision provided the fledgling developer with much needed financing during these difficult economic times.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Maryanne Lataif, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Communications
of Activision, Inc., +1-310-255-2704, mlataif@activision.com

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

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Demand Solutions President Named 'Pro to Know' by Supply & Demand Chain Executive MagazineSupply chain management professional receives industry accolade for helping customers reduce cost and increase profitability through supply chain planning

ST. LOUIS, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Demand Management, Inc., a global resource for managing the supply chain for small and midsized enterprises, today announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine has recognized Bill Harrison, president of Demand Management, as one of its 2009 Provider Pros to Know.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive recognizes individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have personally helped clients during the current economic downturn by helping them manage risk in the supply chain, provide competitive advantage and deliver value to the bottom line.

"Demand Management's Bill Harrison is among this year's Provider Pros to Know, who have shown themselves to be thought-leaders in their respective supply chain segments," said editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive Andrew K. Reese. "He has empowered Demand Management's continued investment in developing the tools and processes that enable companies to weather risky economic conditions and place them in a position to surge ahead in better times, which has earned him a place on this year's Provider Pros listing."

Bill Harrison joined Demand Management in 2006, bringing more than 30 years of supply chain operations expertise to the company. Prior to holding leadership positions at several major supply chain management software companies, he spent 17 years at True Value / Cotter & Company where he designed and implemented a market-leading replenishment optimization system. Demand Solutions has delivered significant market share gains, revenue growth and increased customer satisfaction every quarter since his arrival at the company.

"In this global economy, small and midsized enterprises need the same robust planning tools as their larger counterparts to manage complex supply chains," said Demand Management president Bill Harrison. "Our 24-year heritage of providing that robust functionality at an affordable price has empowered more than 2,000 customers in 73 countries to cut costs and increase sales. Being recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine as a 'Pro to Know' is a reflection of our company's proven ability to drive visibility into the supply chain and profitability for our customers."

Demand Solutions(R) provides visibility into the manufacturing, distribution and retail supply chain by enabling demand forecasting, inventory management, sales force collaboration and sales & operations planning (S&OP). Its solutions have empowered customers to reduce costs, increase sales and profits for 24 years. For more information, visit http://www.demandsolutions.com/.

The full listing of the 2009 Pros to Know is available in the February/March 2009 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine and ebook and on the Supply & Demand Chain Executive Web site at http://www.sdcexec.com/.

About Demand Management, Inc.

Demand Management, Inc. is a global resource for software, support, services and training for maximizing profits in manufacturing, distribution and retail operations. More global supply chains depend on Demand Management's Demand Solutions than any other system for forecasting, demand planning and point-of-sale analysis. For more information on Demand Solutions, visit http://www.demandsolutions.com/. Demand Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Logility, Inc. , which is a majority owned subsidiary of American Software .

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at http://www.sdcexec.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions; technology and the market for the Company's products and services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2008 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks the Company could face as well as other information, contact Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, Logility, Inc., 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305, (404) 261-9777. FAX: (404) 264-5206 INTERNET: http://www.logility.com/ or E-mail asklogility@logility.com. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Demand Management, Inc.

CONTACT: Amanda Conner, Demand Management, Inc., +1-314-333-5921,
aconner@demandsolutions.com

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

RadioShack Selects Creative Agency of Record

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RadioShack Corporation today announced that it has selected Butler, Shine, Stern and Partners (BSSP) as its creative advertising agency of record.

"We are excited about the addition of BSSP to our team and are confident they will provide the strategically consistent creative we are counting on to evolve our brand's positioning," said Lee Applbaum, RadioShack's Chief Marketing Officer. "BSSP has a track record of delivering innovative solutions that break through the advertising clutter and resonate with consumers. They will be a valuable partner as we continue to develop our brand."

BSSP's scope of work will include strategic and account planning and creative development across all channels, including digital and new media. RadioShack reported total advertising expenses of $214.5 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Greg Stern, CEO of BSSP noted, "We are thrilled and honored to be working on behalf of such an iconic brand and look forward to leveraging our insight and ideas across all relevant consumer channels."

BSSP is a full-service marketing communications agency based in Sausalito, CA. The agency provides services in advertising, online marketing and web development, brand identity and design, and strategic brand consulting.

About RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack Corporation , headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of the nation's most experienced and trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers. RadioShack connects technology with consumers by selling the products and accessories that people want, from innovative products in wireless phones, GPS receivers and digital music players to laptop computers. RadioShack has approximately 4,400 company-operated stores; 1,400 dealer outlets; nearly 700 wireless phone kiosks throughout the U.S.; and, approximately 200 company-operated stores in Mexico. RadioShack employs a diverse workforce of more than 34,000. Our knowledgeable sales associates are committed to adding value to the in-store shopping experience by offering advice and helping customers choose the best technology solution to meet their needs. For more information,

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CONTACT: Wendy Dominguez of RadioShack Corporation, +1-817-415-3300,
media.relations@RadioShack.com

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

BioMed Realty Trust Launches 2008 Annual Report Online

SAN DIEGO, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that its 2008 Online Annual Report and other proxy materials are now available at http://www.biomedrealty.com/08ar. Entitled "Built to Thrive," the online annual report is designed to more actively and effectively communicate BioMed's business strategy and operating and financial results for 2008 by utilizing a state-of-the-art interface design, with a combination of video and textual components, to share information with stockholders.

The online initiative stems from BioMed's commitment to sustainability as The Leading Provider of Environmentally Sustainable Real Estate to the Life Science Industry(R). In addition to improving communication and building stockholder value by reducing costs, the innovative delivery approach supports the company's economic, social and environmental goals by moving to an online format to take advantage of the electronic reporting guidelines approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

BioMed also announced the simultaneous release of the company's enhanced interactive web presence at http://www.biomedrealty.com/, which has been designed to enrich the user's experience with abundant multi-media features and content, while offering fast and easy navigation throughout the site.

"With the introduction of our online annual report and enhanced web presence, BioMed continues to raise the standard for proactive communication and transparency in its disclosure to stockholders and the public," said Alan D. Gold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BioMed. "I am very proud of our team for identifying the opportunity and taking on the challenge to improve our communications, while simultaneously lowering operating costs and strengthening our commitment to sustainability. 2008 was a strong year for BioMed, and this online format enables us to communicate that message more effectively. We invite you to explore our online annual report in detail to learn more about our success in 2008."

About BioMed Realty Trust

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on Providing Real Estate to the Life Science Industry(R). The company's tenants primarily include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, scientific research institutions, government agencies and other entities involved in the life science industry. BioMed Realty Trust owns or has interests in 69 properties, representing 112 buildings with approximately 10.5 million rentable square feet, including approximately 735,000 square feet of development in progress. The company also owns undeveloped land parcels adjacent to existing properties that it estimates can support up to 1.4 million rentable square feet. The company's properties are located predominantly in the major U.S. life science markets of Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York/New Jersey, which have well-established reputations as centers for scientific research. Additional information is available at http://www.biomedrealty.com/.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, dependence on tenants' financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate); adverse economic or real estate developments in the life science industry or the company's target markets; risks associated with the availability and terms of financing, the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments, and the ability to refinance indebtedness as it comes due; failure to manage effectively the company's growth and expansion into new markets, or to complete or integrate acquisitions and developments successfully; risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction; risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, increases in interest rates, and volatility in the securities markets; potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination; risks associated with the company's potential failure to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and possible adverse changes in tax and environmental laws; and risks associated with the company's dependence on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Howe, Director, Corporate Communications of BioMed Realty
Trust, Inc., +1-858-207-5859

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

RealNetworks to Announce First Quarter Results on May 7, 2009

SEATTLE, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks, Inc. will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, on Thursday, May 7, 2009. The company will host a Webcast and conference call to review results and discuss the company's performance at 5 p.m. ET.

Webcast Details

Investors are invited to join the live Webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on May 7, featuring slides and audio. The Webcast will be available at: http://investor.realnetworks.com/

Webcast participants will need RealPlayer(R) to hear and view the webcast, which can be downloaded at http://www.real.com/.

The on-demand Webcast will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live Webcast.

Conference Call Details 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) / 2:00 p.m. (Pacific) Dial In: 800-857-5305 Domestic 773-681-5857 International Passcode: First Quarter Earnings Leader: Rob Glaser Telephonic replay will be available until 8:00 p.m. (Eastern), May 21, 2009. Dial In: 866-353-3016 Domestic 203-369-0082 International For More Information: Marj Charlier, RealNetworks, 206-892-6718 or mcharlier@real.com Elizabeth Pheasant, RealNetworks, 206-674-2330 or epheasant@real.com ABOUT REALNETWORKS

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

RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Marj Charlier, +1-206-892-6718, mcharlier@real.com, or
Elizabeth Pheasant, +1-206-674-2330, epheasant@real.com, or Press, Bill
Hankes, +1-206-892-6614, bhankes@real.com, all of RealNetworks, Inc.

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

Tollgrade First Quarter 2009 Results Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. ET

PITTSBURGH, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications, Inc. today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss earnings results for the first quarter of 2009 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The telephone number for U.S. participants is 1-800-860-2442 (international: +1-412-858-4600). Please reference Tollgrade's First Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to this conference call via the Internet, simply log on to the following URL address: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=57904

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The call will be available for replay and continued web access using the following information: Starting at approximately 12 Noon (Eastern Time) on April 30, and continuing until 9:00 AM on May 8, 2009, dial 877-344-7529 (international: 412-317-0088). When prompted for the account number, enter '429851#' and when clearly state your name and company name when prompted to do so. Press '1' to begin the conference playback. WEB REPLAY ACCESS: The call will be archived for 90 days at the same web address, beginning at approximately 12:00 PM on April 30, 2009.

Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.aspx and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet.

About Tollgrade

Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of service assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation network assurance technologies. Tollgrade's customers range from the top telecom and cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom companies offering current and emerging triple play services, as well as for power distribution companies. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web site at http://www.tollgrade.com/

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CONTACT: Bob Butter, Communications, +1-412-820-1347,
bbutter@tollgrade.com

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

Harris Corporation Acquires Crucial Security, Inc., a Premier Provider of Cyberspace Solutions for Law Enforcement and Intelligence AgenciesAcquisition Expands Harris Cyber Capabilities and Customer Base in Key Growth Market

WASHINGTON and MELBOURNE, Fla., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has completed its acquisition of privately held Crucial Security, Inc., expanding Harris capabilities and customer footprint in the cyber security market. Crucial Security has approximately 110 employees located primarily in Chantilly, Virginia.

Crucial Security offers an array of mission-enabling engineering solutions that address both offensive and defensive IT security challenges. The company provides critical support to federal law enforcement and other U.S. government agencies. Their core cyber competencies:

-- enable customers to launch sophisticated attacks against their own systems to determine network vulnerabilities; -- defend against outside attacks utilizing technology such as malicious code reverse engineering to determine the functionality of hostile programs; -- include predictive capabilities that allow for large-scale, high-speed bulk analysis, visualization, and graphic display of mission-critical data; and -- include cutting-edge computer forensics for the extraction and examination of counterintelligence and counterterrorism evidence that may be stored on captured computer hard drives or other digital storage media.

"Crucial Security's deep understanding of both offensive and defensive cyber security, unparalleled software engineering domain expertise, and immensely talented employees -- most of whom have high-level security clearances -- add significantly to our current initiatives in the fast-growing cyber security market," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris. "With this acquisition and the recent hiring of Dale Meyerrose, former CIO (Chief Information Officer) for the Intelligence Community, we have greatly expanded our leadership and expertise in cyber and information assurance. Crucial Security is deeply embedded with its customers and has key contracts with federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The company's services and solutions have broad applications to the Law Enforcement Community, all agencies within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and civilian markets."

"Crucial Security has a solid track record with high levels of customer satisfaction and technical excellence," said Meyerrose, vice president of Cyberspace Solutions for Harris. "As part of Harris, Crucial Security will continue to provide the same outstanding level of service to its existing customer base while taking advantage of the additional scale economies and technical resources."

Meyerrose is a retired U.S. Air Force Major General and was named vice president of Harris Cyberspace Solutions, a newly created position, in January. He is responsible for leading all aspects of strategy, business development, and program execution for the company's cyberspace business. Harris has been using state-of-the-art technology assessment techniques and architecture engineering for decades to define and operate secure networks supporting nationally critical programs. The company's technology countermeasures and monitoring capabilities, backed by more than 200 cyber professionals, proactively safeguard vital information assets supporting the missions of U.S. military, intelligence, transportation, and commerce customers. The company currently supports three of the nation's largest secure networks, including the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure, the National Reconnaissance Office network, and the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of more than $5.4 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, +1-321-727-6514, Harris Government
Communications Systems, sleighton.meyer@harris.com, Marc Raimondi,
+1-202-729-3732, Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C.,
marc.raimondi@harris.com, Jim Burke, +1-321-727-9131, Harris Corporation,
jim.burke@harris.com

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

The Christ Hospital Selects Perot Systems for Revenue Cycle SolutionsHealthcare provider to expand relationship with healthcare technology solutions provider

PLANO, Texas, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Christ Hospital (TCH) and Perot Systems Corporation (http://www.perotsystems.com/) today announced an agreement in which Perot Systems will provide revenue cycle services to the Cincinnati-based healthcare provider. The multi-year agreement continues TCH's current relationship where Perot Systems' Revenue Cycle Solutions team will provide billing, follow-up and certain customer service functions.

"We are very excited about our opportunity to grow with the help of Perot Systems," said Susan Croushore, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital. "Perot Systems was originally brought in to assist with keeping our Accounts Receivable (A/R) current during a major system conversion. They kept cash stable and A/R down during the conversion."

"With this new agreement, Perot Systems will enable The Christ Hospital to continue to do what they do best - provide outstanding patient care," said Chuck Lyles, president of Perot Systems' healthcare group. "Our team of Revenue Cycle specialists will bring efficiencies and advanced technologies to their Revenue Cycle process to help maintain a consistent cash flow for The Christ Hospital."

Perot Systems Revenue Cycle Solutions team provides the following solutions for clients: customized onsite revenue cycle solutions, revenue cycle outsourcing, health information management (HIM) solutions, as well as extended business office (EBO) solutions.

About The Christ Hospital

The Christ Hospital is a 555-bed, not-for-profit acute care facility, offering services in cardiovascular care, spine treatment, women's health, major surgery, cancer, behavioral medicine, orthopedics, emergency care, kidney transplant and others. The hospital also offers The Christ Hospital Medical Associates, a primary care physician practice with several office locations throughout the Tristate. The Christ Hospital is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top hospitals, and has been named Cincinnati's Most Preferred Hospital for 13 consecutive years by National Research Corporation (NRC). For more information about The Christ Hospital, visit http://www.thechristhospital.com/.

About Perot Systems

Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2008 revenue of $2.8 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/, as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information regarding risk factors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

MEDIA CONTACTS: PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION Healthcare Jonathan Moss +1 972 577 6395 jonathan.moss@ps.net

Perot Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Jonathan Moss of Perot Systems Corporation, Healthcare,
+1-972-577-6395, jonathan.moss@ps.net

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

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InformationWeek Government Launches to Address Changing Needs of Government Technology Professionals Amid Mandate for Improvement to IT Infrastructure, Systems and ProcessesNew Editorial Portfolio Provides Unique Insights, Tools and Information for Federal, State and Local Government IT Professionals in a Rapidly Changing Economic and Political Environment

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InformationWeek, the leading multimedia business technology brand, announced today the launch of InformationWeek Government (http://www.informationweek.com/government) and a sister government-focused blog site (http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/government_it). The new web resources, coupled with expanded coverage in InformationWeek Magazine and live and web events, help public sector IT professionals understand how to apply new technologies for more efficient and effective government systems and processes, while leveraging the experiences and lessons of the private sector.

InformationWeek has been covering IT strategies, issues, and implementations of federal, state, and local governments and government agencies for years. Now, with the U.S. economy deep in recession, local and state governments scrambling to prioritize needs, and a new administration in Washington DC committed to investing more in IT infrastructure and services, the pressure is on public sector IT professionals to optimize those investments. InformationWeek Government is timed to serve the government IT professionals tasked with that enormous public responsibility. Led by InformationWeek's award-winning editorial team, InformationWeek Government analyzes IT products, services, policies and vendor strategies targeted specifically at government solutions.

"Our goal is to help drive technology change across the nation -- from the modernization of public systems and processes to making sure that the transformative power of technology and innovation is top of mind for all government IT professionals," said John Foley, Editor, InformationWeek Government. "We're placing a strong focus on the needs of the government IT executive, giving those individuals timely, actionable insights. We know these executives are under close public scrutiny, and we're going to help them make the best decisions possible."

The InformationWeek Government site and related content offerings revolve around critical areas of coverage including IT architecture, IT policy and governance, cloud computing, green data centers, cyber security, social networking/Web 2.0, case studies on government IT optimization, and the effects of the federal stimulus plan.

InformationWeek Government's multimedia approach combines news, blogs, video, personalization, a best of the web news recommendation engine, InformationWeek Analytics reports, and links to InformationWeek's network of sites. InformationWeek Government's ties to InformationWeek.com maximize the visibility of its news and blog content, bring deep horizontal technology content, and leverage InformationWeek's distinctive enterprise IT focus.

InformationWeek's Feb. 16 cover story ("The Federal CTO Agenda") on the pending appointment of a new federal tech chief, where two dozen IT industry leaders offer their insights on the challenges ahead, is an example of the breadth and depth of coverage of InformationWeek Government. The accompanying InformationWeek Analytics report, "Federal CTO Agenda: Our Advice to the President," is available for download. (http://www.informationweek.com/alert/fedcio)

To ensure timely delivery of critical technology information, government IT executives can register to receive the weekly InformationWeek Government Newsletter (http://www.informationweek.com/newsletters/subscribe.jhtml).

InformationWeek Government offers technology marketers fully integrated marketing communications programs to engage and activate volume buyers of technology products, and services. These performance marketing solutions scale from broad-based branding and awareness to targeted lead generation programs focused on specific topics and technologies. For more information, please contact Alex Dardac, National Account Manager at adardac@techweb.com.

About InformationWeek

InformationWeek (http://www.informationweek.com/) is the anchor brand for the InformationWeek Business Technology Network -- a powerful portfolio of resources that span the technology market, including security with DarkReading.com, storage with ByteandSwitch.com, application architecture with IntelligentEnterprise.com, network architecture with NetworkComputing.com, cloud computing with PlugIntoTheCloud.com, and SMB with bMighty.com. InformationWeek Magazine reaches 440,000 business technology professionals at more than a quarter million unique locations. Its mission is to help CIOs and IT executives define and frame their business technology objectives. InformationWeek.com delivers breaking news, blogs, high-impact image galleries, and proprietary research as well as analysis on IT trends, a whitepaper library, video reports, and interactive tools, in a 24/7 environment.

About TechWeb

TechWeb (http://techweb.com/aboutus), the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3 million* business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events such as Interop, Enterprise 2.0, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as informationweek.com, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, bMighty.com, and the Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, and Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, market research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections across TechWeb brands.

Contact: Ellen Asuncion Sr. Marketing Manager InformationWeek Business Technology Network 949.223.3622 easuncion@techweb.com

InformationWeek

CONTACT: Ellen Asuncion, Sr. Marketing Manager for InformationWeek
Business Technology Network, +1-949-223-3622, easuncion@techweb.com

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

U.S. Hispanic Internet Audience Growth Outpaces Total U.S. Online Population by 50 PercentHispanic Internet Population Reaches Record Number in February 2009

RESTON, Va., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a report on the U.S. Hispanic Internet market, finding that the Hispanic online population reached a record 20.3 million visitors in February 2009, representing 11 percent of the total U.S. online market. During the past year, the growth of the U.S Hispanic Internet audience outpaced that of the total U.S. online population in terms of number of visitors, time spent and pages consumed, as Hispanic online adoption and engagement accelerated.

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"It's well known that the Hispanic market is a growing and increasingly important segment to advertisers and marketers," said Jack Flanagan, executive vice president of comScore Media Metrix. "However, any business attempting to effectively reach this segment needs to understand the behavior of the U.S. Hispanic online consumer as a fundamental component of their marketing and media strategies."

Hispanic Online Audience Growing Faster than Total U.S. Internet Market

The U.S. Hispanic online population reached 20.3 million visitors in February 2009, an increase of 6 percent from the previous year. Hispanic Internet users also exhibited a surge in online engagement, including strong increases in time spent and pages consumed. The total amount of time spent online by Hispanics increased 6.9 percent in 2009 (3.9 times faster than the total U.S. online population), while total pages consumed grew 6 percent (3.6 times faster than the total U.S. population).

Growth in Internet Usage: U.S. Hispanic Internet Population vs. Total U.S. Internet Population February 2009 vs. February 2008 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Percent Change Feb-2009 vs. Feb-2008 Total U.S. Total U.S. Internet Hispanic Audience Internet Audience Total Unique Visitors 3.9% 5.8% Total Minutes 1.4% 6.9% Average Minutes per Usage Day 4.4% 7.7% Total Pages Viewed 1.3% 6.0% Total Visits -1.8% 5.4% Average Visits per Usage Day 1.1% 6.1% U.S. Hispanics are Heavy Online Entertainment Consumers

Though they represent 11 percent of the total U.S. online audience, Hispanics account for just 9 percent of total time spent online. To understand where Hispanics are most likely to consume content online, the study looked at the site categories where they spent an above average share of their online time.

The top ranked category was Community - Teens, where U.S. Hispanics accounted for 18 percent of total time spent in the category, followed by Gaming Information at 13 percent. Other entertainment- and leisure-related categories were heavily represented on the list, including Radio (13 percent), Multimedia (12 percent), Discussion/Chat (11 percent), Instant Messengers (11 percent) and Music (11 percent).

U.S. Hispanics' Share of Total Time Spent in Online Site Categories February 2009 Total U.S. - Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix U.S. Hispanics' Share of Time Spent Within Site Category Community - Teens 18% Gaming Information 13% Entertainment - Radio 13% Entertainment - Multimedia 12% Services - Discussion/Chat 11% Services - Instant Messengers 11% Community - Lifestyles 11% Entertainment - Music 11% Retail - Computer Software 11% Retail - Music 11%

"Though U.S. Hispanics are less engaged Internet users on average, they do show a predilection for communication and entertainment online - high engagement activities that offer a potentially strong marketing opportunity," added Flanagan.

About comScore

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital marketing intelligence. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/companyinfo.

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CONTACT: Sarah Radwanick of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6538,
Press@comscore.com

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

Tata Communications annonce sa participation au réseau de câble en Afrique de l'Ouest

JOHANNESBURG, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Communications, l'un des plus importants fournisseurs de communications de nouvelle génération, a annoncé sa participation au nouveau projet de câble sous-marin en Afrique de l'Ouest s'élevant à 600 millions de dollars US. Cet investissement stimulera davantage la portée mondiale de Tata Communications et développera les investissements de la société dans la région concernée.

Un consortium multinational de grands opérateurs de télécommunication a récemment signé un contrat de construction et de maintenance (C&MA) et un contrat d'approvisionnement pour la mise en oeuvre du réseau de câble en Afrique de l'Ouest (WACS).

Le WACS est un câble en fibre optique qui reliera les pays d'Afrique du Sud, d'Afrique de l'Ouest et l'Europe avec une capacité de conception minimale de 3,84 Tbit/s sur la bande passante internationale. Les points de raccordement prévus se situent en Afrique du Sud, Namibie, Angola, République démocratique du Congo, République du Congo, Cameroun, Nigéria, Togo, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cap Vert, îles Canaries, Portugal et Royaume-Uni. Les atterrages en Namibie, RDC, République du Congo et au Togo offriront les premières connexions directes pour ces pays vers le réseau de câble sous-marin international.

Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks a été tenu de fournir un réseau de câble d'une longueur de 14 000 km avec tous les points d'atterrage associés. Il devrait Ãªtre mis en service d'ici 2011.

Le projet, dont le coÃ»t s'élève à environ 600 millions de dollars US, a regroupé une multitude de nations et certains des opérateurs mondiaux les plus influents pour mettre en oeuvre ensemble une technologie haut de gamme permettant de relier entre eux les individus plus efficacement que jamais.

Le réseau de câble de l'Afrique de l'Ouest représente un investissement d'infrastructures de télécommunication important dans le cadre d'efforts concertés entre un bon nombre d'opérateurs africains et internationaux et servira amplement les besoins de connexion internationale de la région dans les prochaines années à venir.

Les sociétés de télécommunication qui ont signé le contrat de construction et de maintenance WACS sont : Angola Telecom, Broadband Infraco, Cable & Wireless, MTN, Telecom Namibia, Portugal Telecom, Sotelco, Tata Communications, Telkom SA, Togo Telecom et Vodacom.

Le WACS offrira à l'Afrique une meilleure connectivité plus rapide à l'Europe et au monde à des coÃ»ts nettement inférieurs à ce qu'ils étaient, une économie qui sera transférée aux consommateurs.

<< Nous sommes ravis de participer au réseau de câble en Afrique de l'Ouest (WACS). L'investissement est une autre étape pour Tata Communications dans ses efforts de capacité sur le marché africain et il augmentera nos propositions de services avec notre partenaire Neotel dans l'apport de diversité à l'Afrique du Sud >>, a déclaré M. Byron Clatterbuck, vice président principal des Services Mondiaux de Transmission chez Tata Communications.

Ã€ propos de Tata Communications

Tata Communications, filiale du Groupe Tata valant 62,5 milliards de dollars US, est l'un des premiers fournisseurs mondiaux d'un nouveau monde de communications. Le leader de la communication des marchés émergents lance ses possibilités de solutions perfectionnées et son expertise des domaines sur son réseau mondial et panindien pour livrer des solutions gérées aux entreprises indiennes et multinationales, aux fournisseurs de services ainsi qu'aux consommateurs indiens.

La gamme de services de Tata Communications comprend la transmission, IP, la convergence vocale, la mobilité, la connectivité du réseau géré, l'hébergement et le stockage, la sécurité gérée, la collaboration et la transformation commerciale gérées pour les entreprises mondiales et les fournisseurs de service, ainsi qu'Internet, les services au détail de bande large et les contenus pour les consommateurs indiens. Le Réseau Mondial Tata englobe l'un des plus grands réseaux perfectionnés de câbles sous-marins et doté d'un réseau Tier-1 IP, avec une connectivité vers plus de 200 pays à travers 300 points de présence, et plus de 1 million de mètres carrés d'installations de centres de données et de co-localisations.

La portée de profondeur et de largeur de bande unique du marché émergent de Tata Communications comprend le réseau national de base à fibre optique et l'accès au réseau dans plus de 60 villes et 125 points de présence en Inde, des investissements stratégiques dans l'opérateur de services convergés en Afrique du Sud, Neotel, au Sri Lanka et au Népal et, soumis à l'accomplissement des conditions précédentes, la participation à 50 % dans l'Entreprise Chinoise de Communications (CEC) fournissant ainsi une couverture totale du réseau privé en Chine.

En servant des clients à partir de ses bureaux présents dans plus de 80 villes dans 40 pays, Tata Communications est l'opérateur vocal numéro un sur le marché international et le premier fournisseur de services internationaux longue distance, d'Internet et de données d'entreprises en Inde. La Société a été élue Meilleur Transporteur de Télécommunications aux World Communications Awards de 2006, Meilleur Fournisseur Panasiatique lors des récompenses sur les Télécommunications Mondiales de Capacity Magazine en 2006 et 2007 et a reçu le prix de la Meilleure Progression sur les Marchés Emergents lors des récompenses 2008 des Mobile Communication Awards.

Tata Communications Limited ainsi que ses filiales mondiales, (Tata Communications), est cotée à la Bourse de Bombay et à la Bourse Nationale de l'Inde et son certificat américain d'actions étrangères est coté à la Bourse de New York. (NYSE: TCL).

Prévisions et précautions

Certains mots et certaines déclarations de ce communiqué à propos de Tata Communications et de ses projets, et les autres déclarations, comprenant celles relatives à la position financière projetée de Tata Communications, sa stratégie commerciale, le futur développement des opérations de Tata Communications, et l'économie générale en Inde, ne sont que des prévisions. Ces prévisions impliquent des risques connus et inconnus, des incertitudes et d'autres facteurs, comprenant ceux de nature financière, réglementaire et environnementale, ainsi que ceux en relation avec la croissance industrielle et les prévisions de tendance, qui peuvent Ãªtre à l'origine de la modification matérielle des résultats actuels ou des réalisations de Tata Communications, ou des résultats industriels, par rapport à ceux évoqués ou sous-entendus par de telles prévisions. Les facteurs importants qui pourraient Ãªtre à l'origine de la modification matérielle des résultats, de la performance ou des réalisations actuels par rapport aux prévisions, comprennent, entre autres, l'impossibilité d'augmenter le volume du trafic du réseau de Tata Communications ; l'impossibilité de développer de nouveaux produits et services qui satisfassent les demandes des clients et génèrent des marges acceptables ; l'impossibilité de réaliser avec succès les tests commerciaux des nouvelles technologies et des systèmes d'information pour soutenir les nouveaux produits et services, y compris les services de transmission vocale ; l'impossibilité de stabiliser ou de réduire le taux de compression des prix sur certains des services de communication de la compagnie ; l'impossibilité d'intégrer des acquisitions et des modifications stratégiques dans les politiques ou les réglementations du gouvernement indien et, en particulier, des modifications relatives à l'administration de l'industrie de Tata Communications ; et, en général, les conditions économiques, commerciales et bancaires en Inde. Des facteurs supplémentaires qui pourraient pousser les résultats, la performance ou les réalisations actuels à différer matériellement des prévisions, dont la plupart ne dépendent pas du contrôle de Tata Communications, comprenant mais ne se limitent pas à, ces facteurs de risque évoqués dans les divers rapports de Tata Communications avec la Commission américaine des opérations de Bourse (SEC). Ces archives sont disponibles sur http://www.sec.gov Tata Communications n'a aucune obligation de, et décline expressément toute obligation de, mettre à jour ou modifier ces prévisions.

Contacts média : S Ravindran Tata Communications +91-9223306610 ravindran.s@tatacommunications.com Agence média STC Associates +65-9168-1147 Vetriveal@stcassociates.com

Tata Communications Limited

Contacts média : S Ravindran, Tata Communications, +91-9223306610, ravindran.s@tatacommunications.com. Agence média : STC Associates, +65-9168-1147, Vetriveal@stcassociates.com

Panasonic to Showcase 3D Full HD Technology at 2009 NAB ShowNAB Attendees Can Experience Panasonic's Immersive World of 3D Full HD TechnologyBooth C3327 - Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center, April 20-23

LAS VEGAS, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panasonic Corporation , a world leader in High Definition and 3D Full HD technology, will showcase its cutting edge 3D Full HD Home Theater solution and the future of 3D Full HD technology at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show which runs Monday, April 20 through Thursday, April 23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Panasonic 3D Full HD Theater, located at Booth C3327 in the Central Hall, will feature a breathtaking 3D Full HD demonstration which will run every 15 minutes during show hours. Panasonic first debuted 3D Full HD in January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to very positive reviews. It quickly became among the most visited exhibits of CES 2009. The Panasonic 3D Full HD Theater at NAB will also include a look at the future of 3D Full HD technology on both the professional and consumer sides.

"Panasonic is very excited to bring its 3D Full HD Theater to NAB so the entertainment production community can experience for themselves the truly immersive experience that only 3D Full HD can bring to consumers," said Dr. Paul Liao, Panasonic's Chief Technology Officer. "We have a lot to share with the entertainment industry about Panasonic's work in the development of 3D Full HD and our efforts to create a standard platform for this incredible technology. This display is something you won't want to miss."

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 9.07 trillion yen (US$90.7 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.

Panasonic

CONTACT: Chris De Maria of Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy of Cohn & Wolfe for Panasonic,
+1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

Comcast to Help 25 California Schools Impacted by the Economic Downturn and Budget Cuts as Part of 'Comcast Cares Day'Comcast California to Mobilize 4,000 Employees, Family Members, Students and Parents in One of Nation's Largest Single-Day Corporate Volunteer EffortsWilson Middle School in Chowchilla to Receive a Technology Makeover

LIVERMORE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, April 25, more than 4,000 local Comcast employees and their families and friends will volunteer to improve 25 schools throughout California that have been affected by budget cuts as part of Comcast's eighth annual "Comcast Cares Day." At the same time across the country, a total of approximately 50,000 Comcast volunteers will participate on this annual day of service, which is one of the largest single days of corporate volunteer efforts in the country. Comcast Cares Day is one way that Comcast helps to power dreams and demonstrate a year-round commitment to making a difference in the communities it serves.

Throughout California, local elected officials will be on hand at the schools as Comcast employees will spend the day repairing fences, planting shrubs, repainting walls, building picnic tables and bookshelves, weeding flower beds, installing carpet, power-washing playgrounds, replacing bark and performing landscaping projects at the schools listed below. Specific projects will include purchasing and installing a copy machine in Placerville, restoring a mural in San Jose, donating a playground steam roller for special needs classes in Chico, building and planting a learning garden in Elk Grove, painting a world map on the playground in Daly City, and writing letters to the troops in Folsom. At Wilson Middle School in Chowchilla, Comcast will be giving the school a technology makeover by purchasing and installing Promethean Smart Boards (interactive white boards connected to the internet) for every classroom.

"So many of our students were impacted by funding cuts and the state budget impasse, that our Comcast Cares Day efforts this year at 25 California schools will be all the more meaningful," said Steve White, Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast California. "Comcast is proud to be an active corporate citizen in California, and Comcast Cares Day is part of our ongoing commitment to education and to improving the quality of life in the communities where we live and work."

2009 "Comcast Cares Day" Sites in California Alameda Encinal High School Byron Excelsior Middle School Chico Chapman Elementary School Chowchilla Wilson Middle School Concord Sun Terrace Elementary School Daly City Panorama Elementary School Elk Grove Elitha Donner Elementary School Folsom Sutter Middle School Lodi George Washington Elementary School Martinez Las Juntas Elementary School Morgan Hill Barrett Elementary School Novato San Jose Middle School Napa Phillips Charter School Placerville Charter Home Academy San Francisco Glen Park Elementary School San Jose Hubbard Elementary School San Pablo Highland Elementary School Santa Cruz Brook Knoll Elementary School Santa Maria Bonita Elementary School Seaside Monterey Bay Christian School Tracy Jefferson Middle School Union City Emanuele Elementary School Vacaville Padan Elementary School Visalia Washington Elementary School Yuba City Lincrest Elementary School

The Comcast Foundation will also donate more than $1.5 million in grants to local community partner organizations across the country on behalf of each employee and family member who volunteers on Comcast Cares Day. The grants will help Comcast's community partners continue their mission of serving the community throughout the year.

"Comcast Cares Day is an event I look forward to every year," said Comcast Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brian L. Roberts. "It is truly a moving experience to work with thousands of our employees, their families, friends and our partners across the country to help make people's dreams a reality and make a positive impact in our neighborhoods."

Comcast Volunteering Is More Than Just One Day

In addition to the thousands of hours of service for schools on April 25th, Comcast employees in California volunteer their time year-round to a variety of projects and organizations through the company's Comcast Cares program.

For more information on Comcast's volunteer and community investment initiatives, visit http://www.comcast.com/inthecommunity.

About the Comcast Foundation

The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation's focus areas are volunteerism, literacy, and youth leadership development. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated more than $64 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at http://www.comcast.com/inthecommunity.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 14.9 million high-speed Internet customers, and 6.5 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (http://www.comcast.net/). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

Comcast

CONTACT: Bryan Byrd of Comcast, +1-916-515-2821,
bryan_byrd@cable.comcast.com

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

TableMAX Expands in Northern CaliforniaNIGA Tradeshow Results in Contract with Blue Lake Casino

LAS VEGAS, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TableMAX Gaming, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of TableMAX Corporation (Pink Sheets: TBLX), a developer of electronic table games, has scored early success at the National Indian Gaming Association tradeshow, taking place this week in Phoenix. In the first few hours of NIGA, TableMAX signed an agreement for two Progressive Blackjack(R) systems with Blue Lake Casino.

Blue Lake Casino, located just north of Eureka, Calif., is owned and operated by the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe. The casino has 750 gaming devices, and the TableMAX Systems will be the property's first electronic table games.

TableMAX CEO Stephen Crystal said, "We have had tremendous success in Tribal casinos for the past several months, and we were anticipating having a great NIGA presence. However, this early contract signing in the first couple of hours of the show was quicker than even we anticipated, which speaks very strongly of our products."

The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe got a first-hand look at the TableMAX Systems in action earlier this year at seminar TableMAX held in southern California about its ePits(TM), and now the Tribe wants to host a ePit seminar in northern California.

About TableMAX CORPORATION

TableMAX is a developer of electronic table games and designs, engineers, and distributes patented electronic table games worldwide. TableMAX owns global rights to popular table game content, including Progressive Blackjack(R), Caribbean Stud(R) Poker, Caribbean Draw(R) Poker, Texas Hold 'Em Bonus(R) Poker and Bonus Blackjack(R). For more information, visit http://www.tablemax.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the TableMAX Corporation (the "Company") and its principal subsidiary, TableMAX Gaming, Inc., which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expects", or similar expressions. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including all business uncertainties relating to product development, marketing, market acceptance, future capital requirements, and competition in general and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The Company 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. For more information, visit http://www.tablemax.com/.

Contact: Paul Speirs, Steinbeck Communications, (702) 413-4278, paulspeirs@cox.net

TableMAX Gaming, Inc.

CONTACT: Paul Speirs of Steinbeck Communications, +1-702-413-4278,
paulspeirs@cox.net, for TableMAX Gaming, Inc.

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

CBIZ Webcasts First-Quarter 2009 Conference Call

CLEVELAND, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CBIZ, Inc. has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company's financial results for the first-quarter ended March 31, 2009. CBIZ will release its financial results before the market opens the morning of April 30, 2009. At that time, a copy of the release will be available on the Company's web site at http://www.cbiz.com/.

The call will be webcast in a listen-only mode over the Internet for the media and the public. The link to the webcast can be obtained at http://www.cbiz.com/ the morning of the call.

During the call, which will be hosted by Chairman and CEO Steven L. Gerard and CFO Ware H. Grove, management will review the Company's financial results for the first quarter 2009, comment on the Company's outlook for the remainder of 2009, and respond to questions.

Investors and analysts can participate in the conference call by dialing 1-800-559-2403 several minutes before 11:00 a.m. (ET). If you are dialing from outside the United States, dial 1-847-619-6534. A replay of the call will be available starting at 1:00 p.m. (ET) April 30 through midnight (ET), May 4, 2009. The dial-in number for the replay is 1-877-213-9653. If you are listening from outside the United States, dial 1-630-652-3041. The access code for the replay is 24329234. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Company's web site at http://www.cbiz.com/.

CBIZ, Inc. provides professional business services that help clients better manage their finances, employees and technology. As the largest benefits specialist, one of the largest accounting, valuation and medical practice management companies in the United States, CBIZ provides its clients with financial services including accounting and tax, internal audit, merger and acquisition advisory, and valuation. Employee services include group benefits, property and casualty insurance, payroll, HR consulting and wealth management. CBIZ also provides information technology, hardware and software solutions, healthcare consulting and medical practice management. These services are provided through more than 140 Company offices in 36 states.

For further information regarding CBIZ, call our Investor Relations Office at (216) 447-9000 or visit our web site at http://www.cbiz.com/.

CBIZ, Inc.

CONTACT: Lori Novickis, Director, Corporate Relations of CBIZ, Inc.,
+1-216-447-9000

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

About Demand Management, Inc.

Demand Management, Inc. is a global resource for software, support, services and training for maximizing profits in manufacturing, distribution and retail operations. More global supply chains depend on Demand Management's Demand Solutions than any other system for forecasting, demand planning and point-of-sale analysis. For more information on Demand Solutions, visit http://www.demandsolutions.com/. Demand Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Logility, Inc., which is a majority owned subsidiary of American Software .

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Forward-Looking Statements

Demand Management, Inc.

CONTACT: Amanda Conner, Demand Management, Inc., +1-314-333-5921,
aconner@demandsolutions.com

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

AT&T Unveils High Tech Wireless Store in WyncoteStore Offers Hands-On, Interactive Retail Experience for Customers

PHILADELPHIA, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced, and to address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* today announced the opening of a new wireless retail store in Wyncote.

The store has a state-of-the-art, hands-on design to engage customers and provide a "try before buy" service experience. Trained sales consultants can provide demonstrations of a wide range of wireless products including the BlackBerry Bold(TM) and Samsung Impression(TM). Shoppers can also test out various advanced wireless data applications including GPS navigation, side-loading music, or managing photos.

"This store concept redefines the wireless sales experience by showcasing our wide portfolio of advanced wireless voice and data products in an innovative way that lets customers touch and feel today's exciting new services," said Dan Lafond, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Located at 1000 Easton Road in Cedarbrook Plaza, near the intersection of Route 611 and Easton Road, the store is led by industry veteran Millage Holloway and has a staff of 10 professional retail sales consultants who are trained to assist customers -- both business and consumer -- with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday, 10a.m. - 9p.m., and Sunday, 11a.m. - 5p.m.

"Wireless communication is critically important to both businesses and consumers," said Wendy Klinghoffer, executive vice president of the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. "Demos at a hands-on store will improve the ability of purchasers to decide on the products that best meet their needs."

The new store is part of AT&T's overall investment in the state. From 2006- 2008, AT&T's total capital investment in its technology infrastructure in the state of Pennsylvania was more than $775 million.

"AT&T is committed to creating economic opportunity in the Commonwealth by expanding critical wireless access, providing faster and better options for everything from reaching emergency services to conducting business to sharing information with family and friends," said J. Michael Schweder, president of AT&T Pennsylvania.

AT&T has 86 AT&T-owned retail wireless locations in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. In addition, the AT&T's wireless products and services are available in national retailers including Radio Shack, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart and at authorized retail locations across the region and online at http://www.att.com/wireless.

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

About AT&T

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

(C) 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Adam Cormier of AT&T, +1-203-771-4474, mobile, +1-203-506-5456,
acormier@attnews.us

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

Daishi Bank Extends Outsourcing Contract With IBM

TOKYO, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM today announced that Daishi Bank in Japan has extended its outsourcing contract for an additional six years. As part of the agreement, IBM Japan will manage the operation and maintenance of the company's information system and the development and maintenance of the applications.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO )

IBM Japan was selected for the extended agreement based on its proven service quality and business contribution in the previous outsourcing agreement.

The new contract will extend the outsourcing scope to include planning support, operation and maintenance for the information system and applications. Additionally, IBM will provide central processing unit (CPU) and software resources according to the mainframe usage needed for accounting or information related operations. The on demand model will provide optimal IT resources and flexibility based on business requirements. This support by IBM Japan will help Daishi Bank aggressively realize its business strategy to enhance profitability and maintain a sound business.

The new agreement was signed in March 2009 and follows the original ten-year contract signed in April 2000.

About IBM

For more information, visit http://www.ibm.com/services. Additional press materials can be found at http://www.ibm.com/press/ITServices.

Media Contacts: Kazuhiro Kaneko IBM Communications 03-5563-4310 kazk@jp.ibm.com Jenna Gable IBM Media Relations (917) 472-3512 gablej@us.ibm.com

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com IBM

CONTACT: Kazuhiro Kaneko, IBM Communications, +03-5563-4310,
kazk@jp.ibm.com, or Jenna Gable, IBM Media Relations, +1-917-472-3512,
gablej@us.ibm.com

Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/services

/C O R R E C T I O N -- The9 Limited/

In the news release, "The9 Announces the Status of the WoW License," issued by The9 Limited earlier today over PR Newswire Asia, we are advised by the Company that the second paragraph of the release should be disregarded entirely. Full correct release follows:

The9 Announces the Status of the WoW License

SHANGHAI, April 16 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- The9 Limited ("The9"), a leading online game operator and developer in China, announced today that it has learned that Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft will be licensed to another China-based online game company following the expiration of the current license agreement with The9.

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China. The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing high-quality games for the Chinese online game market. The9 directly or through affiliates operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU(R), Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s World of Warcraft(R), Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Granado Espada, and its first proprietary MMORPG, Joyful Journey West(TM), in mainland China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs and advanced casual games in mainland China, including EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA Online 2, Audition 2, Atlantica, Hellgate: London, Ragnarok Online 2, Emil Chronicle Online, Huxley(TM) and Field of Honor. In addition, The9 is also developing various proprietary games, including Dragon Empire, Warriors of Fate Online(TM) and others.

For further information, please contact: Ms. Phyllis Sai IR Manager, Investor Relations The9 Limited Tel: +86-21-5172-9990 Fax: +86-21-5172-9903 Email: IR@corp.the9.com Website: http://www.corp.the9.com/

The9 Limited

Web site: http://the9.com/
http://www.corp.the9.com/

National Bank Financial Group Signs CDN$450-Million Services Agreement with IBM

MONTREAL, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM announced today that it has expanded its relationship with National Bank Financial Group (TSX: NA) through the renewal of its Infrastructure Management Services contract for a duration of seven years, valued at CDN$450 million.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO )

This new agreement establishes a transformed relationship between IBM and National Bank Financial Group, where IBM is helping the Financial Group achieve its strategic sourcing agenda. IBM will manage the group's information technology (IT) infrastructure including mainframe, server management and end-user services.

Supporting National Bank Financial Group's "one client, one bank" strategy, IBM will oversee a major transformation initiative to implement new server technologies, standardized processes and an integrated set of enterprise tools. The objective is to simplify the bank's IT infrastructure while increasing its resiliency and efficiency.

"National Bank Financial Group has aggressive plans for serving their client-base and for growth in Canada," said Saad Toma, general manager, Global Technology Services, IBM Canada. "As a trusted partner, IBM will deliver cost-effective and flexible services in support of the Financial Group's growth strategies."

This new agreement signed in March 2009 is an early renewal of a contract that was signed in 2001.

About IBM For more information on IBM, visit http://www.ibm.com/services. Media Contacts: Mike Boden IBM Media Relations 416-478-7117 mboden@ca.ibm.com Jenna Gable IBM Media Relations 917-472-3512 gablej@us.ibm.com

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com IBM

CONTACT: Mike Boden, +1-416-478-7117, mboden@ca.ibm.com, or Jenna Gable,
+1-917-472-3512, gablej@us.ibm.com, both of IBM Media Relations

Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/services

MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Reveal Contents and European Pricing for The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(R) Limited Edition Premium BundleReserve Your Copy and Become Eligible to Join The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club to Receive Access to Breaking News, Exclusive Game Elements Including Art and Behind-The-Scenes Footage, and More Beginning in May

NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks , along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. , today revealed the first details surrounding The Beatles: Rock Band (http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/) Limited Edition Premium Bundle which will include:

-- The Beatles: Rock Band software -- Hofner Bass controller: Large scale replica of the Bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney -- Beatles-inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums with classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head -- Microphone -- Microphone Stand -- Additional special content

In addition to the previously announced US MSRP of $249.99, The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle will retail in continental Europe for MSRP euro 199.00 and for MSRP 179.00 Pounds Sterling in the UK.

North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the game(1) will be eligible to join the The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club and receive breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage directly from MTV Games and Harmonix. New material will be released regularly starting in May and leading up to the game's launch on 9/9/09.

As previously announced, The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles' extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career.

Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) home videogame console from Nintendo on 09/09/2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock Band(R) instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero(R) and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.

To learn more about pre-ordering The Beatles: Rock Band, please visit http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/.

For The Beatles: Rock Band front of box art and additional art assets, please visit http://www.mtvpress.com/.

(1) At participating North American and European retailers About Apple Corps. Ltd.

Apple Corps Ltd. was founded by The Beatles in 1968 to look after the group's own affairs. The London-based company has administered the catalogue of The Beatles releases of the 1960s that have sold to date more than 600 million records, tapes and CDs. Since the 1990s Apple has piloted new Beatles projects that have become benchmarks for pioneering accomplishment and which have included The Beatles Anthology projects, the 28 million-selling album The Beatles 1 and the The Beatles LOVE show and CD. Further information on The Beatles' projects can be found at http://www.thebeatles.com/.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom , is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, GameTrailers and Xfire.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit: http://www.harmonixmusic.com/.

About Electronic Arts Inc.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS Freestyle(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com/. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com/.

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Raytheon and Narus Partner to Offer Real-time Network Traffic Intelligence to Protect Government OrganizationsJoint cybersecurity solution allows monitoring of VoIP, e-mail, Web mail and Instant Message traffic on critical networks

WALTHAM, Mass. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 16, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company and Narus have formed a partnership in which Raytheon will embed NarusInsight(TM) to monitor Internet Protocol (IP) traffic and provide critical knowledge to help manage and protect sensitive government networks.

"With this partnership, Raytheon and Narus will provide the best possible solution to ensure our government's sensitive networks remain protected, while also providing capabilities to identify attackers," said Steve Hawkins, vice president of Raytheon Information Security Solutions. "This is the most comprehensive and robust dynamic defense solution available for government networks."

Narus is the leader in real-time traffic intelligence for the protection and management of large IP networks. Raytheon selected NarusInsight after a comprehensive review of competing solutions. The company's real-time traffic intelligence technology allows for total visibility into IP traffic, from the network layer through services. Used by the world's service providers and governments, Narus has developed and patented state-of-the art algorithms to detect network anomalies and zero-day attacks, and manage unwanted IP traffic. Additionally, Narus has the unique ability to precision target and fully reconstruct all types of IP traffic, including VoIP, e-mail, Web mail and instant messages.

"We are proud to be selected by Raytheon as part of Narus' broader strategy to work with the best companies to meet government requirements around the world," said Greg Oslan, Narus president and CEO. "As the foundation for the industry's most advanced real-time cyber protection, intercept and traffic management solutions, NarusInsight is critical to help meet today's national security challenges."

Raytheon and Narus' new solution for protecting and monitoring government networks aligns with renewed government efforts to adopt a more strategic approach to cybersecurity. Raytheon provides a full spectrum of robust cybersecurity capabilities, including vulnerability and security assessments, enterprise information assurance services, monitoring and traffic analysis, information services and information operations.

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

Narus is the leader in real-time traffic intelligence for the protection and management of large IP networks, and is the only company that provides security, intercept and traffic management solutions within a single, flexible system. With Narus, service providers and governments around the world can immediately detect, analyze, mitigate and target any unwanted, unwarranted or malicious traffic. Narus provides its customers with complete, real-time insight into all of their IP traffic from the network to the applications. Combined with the ability to enable numerous actions, Narus customers have the ability to take the most appropriate actions quickly.

Narus' system protects and manages the largest IP networks around the world, including KT (Korea), KDDI (Japan), Telecom Egypt, Reliance (India), Saudi Telecom, U.S. Cellular, Pakistan Telecom Authority and many more. Narus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., with regional offices around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.narus.com/.

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Contacts: Raytheon Narus, Inc. Boca Communications Keith D. Little Lucia Mikasa Kathleen Shanahan 703.608.4230 408.215.4231 415.738.7718 kdlittle@raytheon.com lmikasa@narus.com kathleen@bocacommunications.com

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