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California Micro Devices Presents Display Electronic Solutions at IDMC/3DSA/Asia Display '09 in Taipei

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27 /PRNewswire/ --

- MDDI, Bridge and MIPI(R) High Speed Serial Display Controllers to be Highlighted

California Micro Devices (Nasdaq: CAMD) will be showcasing its display controller solutions based on the Mobile Digital Display Interface (MDDI) and Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI(R)) high speed serial interface display standards for mobile handset and MID (Mobile Internet Device) applications at the International Display Manufacturing Conference/3D Systems and Applications/Asia Display 2009 (IDMC/3DSA/Asia Display '09) from April 28 through 30. Allen Tung, CMD's display controller applications manager, will deliver two presentations on April 29 and 30.

MDDI Display Controller for High Speed Serial Interfaces

CMD will be presenting a portfolio of serial interface display controllers designed for the MIPI(R) and MDDI display interface standards. The CM5100 features a fully compliant, MDDI based serial client, an integrated display controller with embedded memory that supports primary thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCDs) with resolutions up to QVGA (320x240) and secondary displays.

CM5160 Bridge Display Controller

This innovative display controller can operate in conjunction with both the Mobile Display Digital Interface (MDDI) and the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI(R)) standards for high speed serial display interfaces intended for advanced mobile handsets. Developed in collaboration with major handset and device manufacturers, the CM5160 will permit handsets that utilize CPUs and application processors with on-chip MDDI compatible hosts to interface to liquid crystal display (LCD) modules incorporating either MDDI or MIPI(TM) based clients. The CM5160 can also be utilized as an MDDI display client supporting LCD modules with resolutions up to WQVGA 24 bit per pixel.

MIPI Applications

CMD will be featuring a hardware platform implementation of its new MIPI(R) based client architecture. This innovative new serial interface display controller architecture utilizes a RAM-less MIPI(R) Type 4 video mode interface and can support MIPI(R) display module applications up to WXGA. CMD's upcoming display controllers will be used in advanced mobile handsets and in next generation Intel-based MIDs.

About California Micro Devices Corporation

California Micro Devices Corporation is a leading supplier of application specific analog and mixed signal semiconductor products for the mobile handset, digital consumer electronics and personal computer markets. Key products include protection devices for mobile handsets, digital consumer electronics products such as digital TVs, and personal computers as well as analog and mixed signal ICs for mobile handset displays. Detailed corporate and product information may be accessed at http://www.cmd.com.

The CMD logo is a trademark of California Micro Devices Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

California Micro Devices

Kyle Baker of California Micro Devices, +1-408-934-3117, kyleb@cmd.com; IDMC/3DSA/Asia Display '09, Taipei International Convention Center, Taiwan, Room 203, CMD Booth # 2

comScore Study Highlights Rapid Emergence of Vertical Ad Networks for Reaching Engaged, Targeted AudiencesPeople Reached by Vertical Ad Networks Exhibit Substantially Higher Engagement With Site Category Content than Average Visitors

RESTON, Va., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world today released the results of a study of vertical ad networks, which target ads to specific audiences online according to demographic or category content. Vertical ad networks include entities such as Adify Media, Federated Media, Glam Media and Travel Ad Network, among numerous others. The study showed that the collective reach of vertical ad networks tracked by comScore has increased substantially in the past year, from 21.5 percent of the total U.S. Internet audience in March 2008 to 57.1 percent in March 2009.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO) Growth in Vertical Ad Network Reach March 2009 vs. March 2008 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Category Mar-08 Mar-09 Percent Change Total U.S. Internet Audience 188,010 192,173 2% Vertical Ad Networks - Unique Visitors (000) 40,343 109,757 172% Vertical Ad Networks - Reach (%) 21.5% 57.1% 166%

"comScore research indicates that vertical ad networks are a growing phenomenon in the online advertising space, in part because of their ability to deliver engaged, targeted audiences," said Lesle Litton, VP, Media at comScore. "As more vertical ad networks prove their ability to effectively reach specific target audiences by aggregating mid-tail publisher sites, the industry will likely give greater consideration to these emerging ad delivery channels."

People Reached by Vertical Ad Networks Exhibit High Category Engagement

The study showed that vertical ad networks were effective in reaching people with significantly higher than average engagement in their respective content categories. Of the five segments studied, people reached by vertical ad networks spent at least 60 percent more time in those site categories than the average category visitor. For example, people reached in the Gaming segment spent 423 minutes per visitor on sites in that category, 123 percent higher than the average visitor.

Category Engagement of People Reached via Vertical Ad Networks March 2009 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Average Minutes per Visitor Site Category People Reached by Vertical Ad Average Network Category Visitor Index* Gaming 422.9 190.0 223 Entertainment 417.8 191.4 218 Community 136.2 82.1 166 News/Information 123.8 77.3 160 Health 54.2 31.7 171

* Index = Time Spent by Vertical Ad Network visitors / Time Spent by Category Visitors x 100; Index of 100 indicates average representation

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: Andrew Lipsman of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6510,
press@comscore.com

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

Verizon Wireless Opens 15th Store in ManhattanLatest Wireless Voice and Data Services Now More Convenient for Columbia University Faculty, Students and Neighbors

NEW YORK, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the highest customer loyalty and the most reliable network, has opened its newest "evolution" Communications Store in Manhattan.

Located at 2818 Broadway, just three blocks from Columbia University, the store is the company's 15th in Manhattan and incorporates a new interactive retail design inviting consumers to experience wireless voice, data, music and video services in a sleek, full-service environment. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The store phone number is 212-222-5083. Features of the new store include:

-- Over 2,000 square-feet of retail, technical support and customer service space. -- Interactive product and service demos available throughout the store. -- Integrated systems and operational enhancements designed to streamline the sales process and increase customer satisfaction. -- A check-in kiosk inviting customers to sign in on arrival and stay informed via monitors that track their place in the queue for service. -- Roomy and easy to locate technical assistance and customer support area.

"We want to encourage customers to stop in and take full advantage of our interactive retail design to experience the latest wireless voice, data, music and video services first-hand," said Store Manager Bianca Ogando. "Our staff of wireless professionals is trained to help customers choose the products that meet their needs and select price plans that fit their lifestyles. Our sales team and technical staff work one-on-one with customers to help them get the most value for the least cost."

The new store offers consumers a broad range of services and equipment, including popular devices like the BlackBerry(R) Storm(TM) and new service features including Verizon Wireless Friends & Family(R) which lets customers on eligible calling plans enjoy unlimited calling to up to 10 numbers on any network, anytime, anywhere in America without using plan minutes.

As the wireless customer loyalty leader over the past 17 quarters, Verizon Wireless offers customers many reasons to shop at its stores, kiosks and online. Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and high-speed Mobile Broadband data network and offers quality products and services backed by its award-winning customer service. To increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed in 2000.

Ogando and her team also encourage area residents to join the company in its efforts to help the environment and survivors of domestic violence by bringing no-longer-used wireless phones to the new store for donation to the company's HopeLine(R) phone recycling program. HopeLine collects no-longer-used cell phones to be recycled or sold and donates the proceeds in the form of cash grants and pre-paid wireless phones to advocacy groups for use by survivors.

The new Manhattan location is one of more than 150 Verizon Wireless interactive retail locations in the New York Metro area. For store locations and additional information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/stores.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 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: Howard Waterman, +1-973-656-7370,
howard.waterman@verizonwireless.com; Lynette Viviani, +1-973-968-7929,
lynette.viviani@vivianipr.com

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

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U.S. Cellular to Increase Board Size and Nominate James Barr III and Gregory P. Josefowicz

CHICAGO, April 27 /PRNewswire-Firstcall/ -- United States Cellular Corporation today announced that it intends to pass resolutions to increase the number of board members to eleven at a board meeting later this week. In addition, the board intends to nominate James Barr III and Gregory P. Josefowicz, who currently serve on the board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. , U.S. Cellular's parent company, to stand for election as directors at the 2009 U.S. Cellular annual meeting. The directors will be elected by TDS, the holder of the Series A Common shares.

James Barr III is a former president and CEO of TDS Telecom, TDS' wireline and broadband business.

"Jim helped to transform TDS' wireline business, TDS Telecom, into a preferred broadband provider," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., U.S. Cellular chairman. "As CEO of TDS Telecom, he successfully grew the company in an industry characterized by strong competition and constant changes in technology, customer demand, and the regulatory environment. Jim will add substantial telecommunications leadership experience to the U.S. Cellular board."

Gregory P. Josefowicz is a former CEO and chairman of the board of directors of Borders Group, Inc. He also served as CEO of the Jewel-Osco division of American Stores Company. Josefowicz is a member of the boards of PetSmart, Inc. and Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.

"Greg brings many valuable years of experience in retail strategy and execution to the U.S. Cellular board," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr. "In addition, his service on the boards of prominent retail companies adds to the breadth of his consumer-oriented background."

"We are grateful to both Jim and Greg for their important contributions to the TDS board and to our company," said Walter Carlson, TDS chairman, "and we are delighted that they will continue to provide their insights and ideas to U.S. Cellular."

About U.S. Cellular(R)

United States Cellular Corporation, the nation's fifth-largest, full-service wireless carrier, provides a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, excellent customer support, and a high-quality network to nearly 6.2 million customers in 26 states. The Chicago-based company employed 8,500 full-time equivalent associates as of Dec. 31, 2008. For more information about U.S. Cellular, visit http://www.uscellular.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All information set forth in this news release, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the company's plans, beliefs, estimates, and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates, projections, and assumptions, which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The ability of the company to successfully manage and grow the operations of more recently launched markets; the current credit crisis affecting financial markets, and its effects on the overall economy; competition; the state and federal telecommunications regulatory environment; the value of assets and investments; adverse changes in the ratings afforded our debt securities by accredited ratings organizations; industry consolidation; advances in telecommunications technology; uncertainty of access to the capital markets; risks and uncertainties relating to restatements and possible future restatements; ability to remediate the material weakness; pending and future litigation; changes in income tax rates, laws, regulations or rulings; acquisitions/divestitures of properties and/or licenses; and changes in customer growth rates, average monthly revenue per unit, churn rates, roaming revenue and terms, the availability of devices and the mix of products and services offered by the company. Investors are encouraged to consider these and other risks and uncertainties that are discussed in the Form 8-K used by U.S. Cellular to furnish this press release to the SEC, which are incorporated by reference herein.

United States Cellular Corporation

CONTACT: Mark A. Steinkrauss, Vice President, Corporate Relations,
+1-312-592-5384, mark.steinkrauss@teldta.com, or Julie D. Mathews, Manager,
Investor Relations, +1-312-592-5341, julie.mathews@teldta.com

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

Trapeze Networks Introduces New 802.11n Access Point Meeting Unique Demands of High-Density Deployments

PLEASANTON, California, April 27 /PRNewswire/ --

- One Size Doesn't Fit All

Today, Trapeze Networks, a Belden brand (NYSE: BDC), announced U.S. availability of its MP-82, an 802.11n dual-radio 2x3 MIMO indoor access point. With a list price of US$745.00, the MP-82 is a high-value access point ideally-suited for work spaces with a high number of computers, wireless handsets or PDAs needing Wi-Fi connectivity. The MP-82 is the newest member of Trapeze Networks line of NonStop Wireless network line of products.

Less than one year ago, Trapeze Networks introduced it's first 802.11n access point, the MP-432, a dual-radio 3x3 MIMO indoor access point. The MP-432 is the cornerstone of WLAN deployments around the world, including the world's largest .11n WLAN deployment, the University of Minnesota. With today's introduction, the MP-432 continues to be the access point of choice for challenging RF environments that need to cover the largest possible area.

RingMaster Points the Way to New Product Opportunity

Trapeze Networks customers use the RingMaster suite of management software to plan, configure, deploy, monitor and optimize WLANs. A unique feature of RingMaster is its ability to import architectural plans and wiring diagrams to understand the precise radio frequency environment and need for connectivity and then create the optimum deployment of access points.

"During our early .11n deployments, our customers began to notice something based on the deployment diagrams RingMaster created and what we saw suggested an interesting new product opportunity," said Ahmet Tuncay, Trapeze Networks' chief technology officer. "Through RingMaster, we validated the need for a second type of 802.11n access point, one designed for areas needing a higher-density of connectivity per square foot, where the range of the radio signal is a secondary consideration to the number of clients needing high throughput. Or, you could put it another way: One size doesn't fit all. The new MP-82 is the first step any enterprise WLAN company has taken to help its customers deploy the right combination of .11n access points at the right price for the right application. Maybe we're the first because, at Trapeze Networks, we put customers first."

Less Than Six Months from Idea to Market, Worldwide Development Effort Swings Into Motion

From the identification of the requirements to getting a product to market took Trapeze Networks less than six months, a remarkably short period of time for a new access point. Trapeze Networks rallied engineers from all three of Trapeze Networks' development centers - California, China and Romania - to marry hardware and Trapeze Networks' proprietary access point software and did so in record time. Then the MP-82 was put through rigorous quality assurance testing to ensure it meets Trapeze Networks high standards.

MP-82 Already Accelerating Migration to 802.11n

"Trapeze Networks has already sold the MP-82 into some school systems," said Steve Asche, Trapeze Networks' director of inside sales. "Schools, of course, are a perfect setting for an MP-82 - classrooms have a wall-to-wall need for connectivity. But the other thing schools are capitalizing on is that the MP-82 makes the transition to 802.11n easier to afford. Compared to our 802.11a/b/g access point, the Trapeze Networks MP-422, the new MP-82 has more than five times the performance but costs only 25% more. Schools systems know how to do the math."

MP-82: New Member of the NonStop Wireless Family

NonStop Wireless is an innovation that is delivered in the new version of Trapeze Mobility System Software (MSS). MSS is the distributed wireless operating system that runs on Trapeze's wireless LAN equipment and delivers the benefits of Trapeze's Smart Mobile architecture. MSS runs on all Trapeze equipment, from access points to controllers and is backwards compatible across the company's entire product line. In high-density deployments, MP-82s create a web of connectivity so that, should any access point ever fail, clients will roll over to the one next closest.

About Trapeze Networks

Trapeze Networks, a Belden Brand, is a leader in enterprise wireless LAN equipment and management software. Trapeze was the first company to introduce NonStop Wireless - delivering unmatched reliability to the enterprise wireless LAN and its solutions are optimized for companies requiring mobility and high bandwidth such as healthcare, education, and hospitality. Trapeze delivers Smart Mobile(TM) providing scalable wireless LANs for applications such as Voice over Wi-Fi, location services, and indoor/outdoor connectivity.

Trapeze Networks

Brian D. Johnson of Trapeze Networks, +1-925-337-8911, bjohnson@trapezenetworks.com

Sensata Technologies B.V. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Results on April 29, 2009

ALMELO, the Netherlands, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sensata Technologies B.V. (the "Company") will release the financial results for its first quarter 2009 on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

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The Company will conduct a conference call on the same day at 11:00 a.m. eastern daylight time to discuss the results. Participating on the conference call will be Thomas Wroe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeffrey Cote, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

The U.S. dial-in number for the call is 877-681-3377 and the non-U.S. number is 719-325-4782. The passcode number is 1149854. To help ensure that the conference begins in a timely manner, please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for one week beginning on April 29, 2009 through Wednesday, May 6, 2009. To access the replay, the U.S. dial-in number is 888-203-1112 and the non-U.S. number is 719-457-0820. The replay passcode number is 1149854. The replay will also be posted on the Company's website http://www.sensata.com/ for one year through April 29, 2010.

About Sensata Technologies B.V.

Sensata Technologies B.V., formerly the Sensors & Controls business of Texas Instruments Incorporated, was purchased by Bain Capital, LLC, a leading global private investment firm, on April 27, 2006.

The Company is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors and controls. Sensata Technologies has business and product development centers in the United States, the Netherlands and Japan; and manufacturing operations in Brazil, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, as well as sales offices around the world. Sensata currently employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide.

The Company designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of highly engineered electromechanical and electronic sensors and controls customized for a number of applications in the automotive, commercial (climate and appliance) and industrial markets. The Company sells directly to a diverse group of leading automotive, industrial and commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and to suppliers of integrated systems to OEMs, while also serving distributors to extend its global reach.

Sensata Technologies B.V. offices are located at Kolthofsingel 8, 7602 EM, Almelo, the Netherlands. Further information can be found on the Company's website: http://www.sensata.com/.

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CONTACT: Patty Campanile of Sensata Technologies B.V., +1-508-236-3147,
pcampanile@sensata.com

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

TDS Reaches Agreement With Shareholder on Board Nominees for 2009 Annual Meeting

CHICAGO, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement with GAMCO Asset Management Inc., which owns shares of TDS on behalf of its clients, relating to TDS' board nominees for the 2009 annual meeting. Under the agreement, GAMCO withdrew its previous notice that it would nominate four persons as directors for election by the holders of Common Shares and Special Common Shares and will vote all of its shares for four persons nominated by the TDS board of directors.

As a result of the settlement agreement, the four persons nominated by the TDS board of directors for election by the holders of Common Shares and Special Common Shares include incumbent directors Christopher D. O'Leary and Herbert S. Wander, and GAMCO nominees Clarence A. Davis and Gary L. Sugarman.

"We believe that the agreement with GAMCO is in the best interests of TDS shareholders," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS president and CEO. "We welcome the new directors and will work with them to continue to provide outstanding communications services to our customers, which in turn should build long-term value for shareholders. The agreement with GAMCO permits us to focus fully on our business and avoid the costs and distractions of a proxy contest."

GAMCO and its affiliates own approximately 9.5 percent and 6.0 percent, respectively, of the Common Shares and Special Common Shares of TDS.

As a result of the settlement agreement, incumbent directors James Barr III and Gregory P. Josefowicz will step down from the TDS board of directors when their terms expire at the 2009 annual meeting. However, as the controlling shareholder of United States Cellular Corporation , TDS has determined to vote to add such persons to the board of directors of U.S. Cellular at the 2009 U.S. Cellular annual meeting.

"Based on our experience, we believe that Jim Barr and Greg Josefowicz are outstanding directors and, in order to permit the TDS companies to continue to benefit from their background and insights, TDS will vote to add Jim and Greg to the board of directors of U.S. Cellular at the 2009 U.S. Cellular annual meeting," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr.

In addition, as a result of the settlement agreement, Mitchell H. Saranow, an incumbent TDS director who was previously elected by the holders of Common Shares and Special Common Shares, was instead nominated for election by the holders of Series A Common Shares and Preferred Shares at the 2009 TDS annual meeting.

About TDS

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500(R) company, provides wireless, local and long-distance telephone, and broadband services to nearly 7.4 million customers in 36 states through its business units, U.S. Cellular (wireless) and TDS Telecom (wireline). Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employed 12,500 employees as of Dec. 31, 2008. For more information about TDS, visit http://www.teldta.com/.

About U.S. Cellular(R)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: TDS will be filing a definitive proxy statement relating to the 2009 annual meeting reflecting the foregoing. Information concerning participants that may be soliciting proxies on behalf of the TDS board of directors and their respective interests in TDS by security holdings or otherwise has previously been filed with the SEC and will be included in such definitive proxy statement to the extent required by SEC rules. The 2009 proxy statement, other solicitation material and other reports that TDS files with the SEC, when available, can be obtained free of charge at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov/ or from TDS as provided on its website at http://www.teldta.com/. TDS SHAREHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ CAREFULLY THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIAL FILED BY TDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TDS 2009 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF TDS.

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

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

LoJack Launches Stolen Vehicle Recovery System in Greater Reno AreaResidents Now Have a Powerful Vehicle Theft Protection Solution

RENO, Nev., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At a press event here today, LoJack Corporation , the premier worldwide provider of tracking and recovery systems, announced that its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System, a time-tested Radio Frequency-based theft protection solution, is available to consumers in the greater Reno area. More than 1,400* vehicles were stolen in the Reno Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in 2008. Owners of cars, trucks, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and construction equipment now have a proven solution that is directly integrated into area law enforcement agencies that leverage the system to track and recover LoJack-equipped vehicles when they are reported stolen. To date, LoJack has a 90% recovery success rate and has recovered more than 250,000 stolen assets worldwide.

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Effective immediately, the LoJack System will enable local and regional law enforcement agencies, including the Reno Police Department, Nevada Highway Patrol, Sparks Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Carson City Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, Nevada County Sheriff's Office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, South Lake Tahoe California Highway Patrol, Truckee Police Department and the Truckee California Highway Patrol to provide a new level of vehicle theft protection to residents. LoJack created its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System more than 20 years ago specifically to operate within the processes and procedures of law enforcement and offers a highly effective, turnkey method for system activation and asset recovery. To the participating agencies, LoJack has donated Police Tracking Computers (PTCs) and installed the units in the law enforcement vehicles that police use to track and recover stolen vehicles.

Patrick Clancy, Vice President of Law Enforcement for LoJack Corporation, said, "In December 2000, LoJack launched its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System in Southern Nevada and has been working to help law enforcement combat vehicle theft in the state ever since. In the greater Las Vegas area, vehicle theft has decreased by 39 percent in the last four years as 13,662* vehicles were stolen in 2008 versus 22,465* in 2005. We are proud to be one of the factors helping battle vehicle theft and are equally pleased to be able to offer this same solution to the people of the greater Reno area."

How LoJack Works

At the time of purchase, a small wireless radio-frequency transceiver is hidden in a vehicle in one of 20 possible locations. Once the vehicle is reported stolen to the police, the vehicle's identification number is matched to the LoJack System registration number by state law enforcement computers. After the match, the LoJack System is activated by police, which causes the small, hidden radio transceiver in the vehicle to emit a silent, continuous signal. Law enforcement vehicles and aircraft equipped with LoJack PTCs follow these signals, which lead to the precise location of the stolen vehicle. The 90 percent recovery rate for vehicles equipped with LoJack has translated over the years into $5 billion in recovered assets worldwide.

LoJack Availability

The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is now available at participating automobile, motorcycle and commercial dealerships in the greater Reno area. To locate a LoJack dealership, visit http://www.lojack.com/ or call 1-800-4-LOJACK (1-800-456-5225).

About LoJack Corporation

LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market more than two decades ago, is the global leader in finding and recovering a wide range of mobile assets including cars, construction equipment and motorcycles -- having recovered more than $5 billion USD in stolen assets worldwide. In today's rapidly changing world, LoJack's core competencies are more valuable and more relevant than ever as they are now being applied into new areas, such as the prevention, detection and recovery of stolen cargo and finding and rescuing people with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's and autism. LoJack has the proven processes, ultimate technology for recovery -- Radio Frequency -- and unique integration with law enforcement agencies, making its offerings the most effective solutions that not only deliver a wide range of recoveries, but also enhance the safety of the public on a global level. LoJack's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System operates in 27 states and the District of Columbia, and in more than 30 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.lojack.com/.

* NICB Uniform Crime Report CONTACTS: LoJack Corporation Tier One Partners Tier One Partners Paul McMahon Jeanne Bock Laura Feng 781-251-4130 781-861-5249 978-975-1414

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CONTACT: Paul McMahon of LoJack Corporation, +1-781-251-4130; or Jeanne
Bock, +1-781-861-5249, or Laura Feng, +1-978-975-1414, both of Tier One
Partners, for LoJack Corporation

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

Honeywell Names Katherine L. Adams Senior Vice President and General CounselPeter Kreindler to Retire After More Than 17 Years at Honeywell

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell today announced that Katherine L. Adams has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately. Adams will report to Honeywell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dave Cote.

Adams succeeds Peter Kreindler who will retire after serving as Honeywell's Senior Vice President and General Counsel for more than 17 years.

"Kate is a terrific selection for General Counsel," said Cote. "Her outstanding work since joining Honeywell has added rigor and focus to Honeywell's core legal processes, especially in protecting the business' intellectual property, supporting successful mergers and acquisitions, managing human resources and labor issues, as well as resolving the company's legacy environmental and remediation matters. These experiences, on top of her background in private practice and public service, position her well to take our legal department to the next level."

"Peter built a world-class legal department at Honeywell and has been a leader in shaping the company into the diverse and global company it is today," commented Cote. "His dedication to the importance of integrity and compliance has made Honeywell a more admired and respected company among our peers, customers, employees, and investors. I have depended on him for his thoughtful perspective and careful counsel in the wide range of complex issues that confront a company of our size. He leaves the company and the law department much stronger than when he arrived and I thank him for his many contributions."

Adams joins Honeywell's senior leadership team and will be responsible for leading the global legal strategy, health safety and environment, government relations, and compliance programs for the company's 128,000 employees in more than 100 countries.

She joined Honeywell in 2003 as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel - Litigation, and most recently served as General Counsel for Honeywell's Specialty Materials business. Prior to joining Honeywell, Adams served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and New York University, and was a partner at the law firm of Sidley Austin Brown & Wood in New York. Previously, she was a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, and a trial attorney for the United States Department of Justice.

Adams was elected Order of the Coif and graduated with honors from the University of Chicago Law School. She received a B.A. degree with honors from Brown University in 1986.

Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com/) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com/.

This release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements.

Media Robert C. Ferris (973) 455-3388 rob.ferris@honeywell.com

Honeywell

CONTACT: Robert C. Ferris of Honeywell, +1-973-455-3388,
rob.ferris@honeywell.com

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

Honeywell Declares Quarterly Dividend

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Honeywell has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share on the company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2009 to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 20, 2009.

Media: Investor Relations: Robert C. Ferris Murray Grainger (973) 455-3388 (973) 455-2222 rob.ferris@honeywell.com murray.grainger@honeywell.com

Honeywell

CONTACT: Robert C. Ferris (media), +1-973-455-3388,
rob.ferris@honeywell.com, or Murray Grainger (investor relations),
+1-973-455-2222, murray.grainger@honeywell.com, both for Honeywell

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

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Everything Channel/In the news release, Everything Channel Taps Business Luminaries to Keynote Midsize Enterprise Summit East, issued 27-Apr-2009 by Everything Channel over PR Newswire, the beginning of the fifth paragraph was truncated and the complete, corrected release follows:Everything Channel Taps Business Luminaries to Keynote Midsize Enterprise Summit EastEvent Brings Senior IT Executives from Midsize Businesses Together with Industry Analysts and Leading and Emerging Vendors to Embrace Midmarket Issues, Trends and Solutions

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Everything Channel, a division of United Business Media, today announced that author and Harvard Business School Professor Andrew McAfee and best-selling author and Managing Director at TCG Advisors and a venture partner at MDV, Geoffrey Moore, will deliver keynote addresses at Midsize Enterprise Summit East. The event will take place May 3-6 at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, FL.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090427/NY05568)

The Midsize Enterprise Summit brings senior IT executives from midsize businesses together with industry analysts and leading and emerging vendors. The event embraces midmarket-specific issues, trends and solutions from a horizontal and vertical industry-specific perspective. The business intensive format includes analyst-led sessions, vendor-led World Premiers, Private Boardroom Appointments, a Showcase of Exhibits, as well as networking functions.

"Many shifts are occurring in the midmarket that effect IT and CIOs need to embrace them. Our extraordinary line up of speakers will help these CIOs gain a better understanding of what technologies they must evaluate and why they will impact how business is done in the midmarket. We are looking forward to an exciting event," said Nancy Hammervik, Vice President/Managing Director, Everything Channel Events.

Andrew McAfee, author and Harvard Business School Professor will present "Social Media in a Corporate Environment - What you need to be aware of." McAfee will discuss how companies are using Web 2.0 technologies and practices to increase revenues, decrease costs, and generate innovations. McAfee coined the phrase "Enterprise 2.0" and has a book on this topic, which will be published in August 2009. In his presentation McAfee will show how Enterprise 2.0 addresses tough organizational challenges and how it brings novel capabilities. McAfee will describe what successful companies and their leaders are doing to succeed with the new tools.

Geoffrey A. Moore, Author of "Crossing the Chasm" and "Inside the Tornado" and Managing Director, TCG Advisors and a venture partner at MDV will present "A Fundamental Shift in Focus." Moore will discuss how for most of the history of IT, midsize enterprise investment has been driven primarily by the development and deployment of the great database systems of record: financials, HR, order processing, inventory, customer relationship, supply chain, product life cycle, and the like. Now that much of that work is largely done it no longer will drive new investment and it will no longer engage the business side of the house in the IT dialog. Moore will provide an overview of the impact that will have on IT organizations and vendors.

In addition, Niel Nickolaisen, CIO and Director of Strategic Planning at Headwaters, Inc will present the CIO Insight Session. Nickolaisen has held both technology and operations executive positions; typically in turnaround roles. He has developed a strategic and tactical alignment model that significantly improves returns on technology and business initiatives (by both improving the benefits and reducing the costs and risks). Nickolaisen holds a MS in Engineering from MIT and a BS in Physics from Utah State University. He writes the "Practical CIO" column for the CIO Leadership Network and a "how to" column for Search CIO. Additionally, he is the author of an Addison Wesley book on Agile Leadership scheduled for release in 2009. He is one of the founders of Accelinnova, a think tank focused on improving organizational and IT agility.

For the first time, the Midsize Enterprise Summit will present the CIO Vision Awards & Top 100 Midsize CIO List. The awards will honor companies and individuals who demonstrate innovation, excellence and partnership in deploying IT solutions, while these individuals are helping their organizations create a true competitive advantage by leveraging technology.

For additional information on the Midsize Enterprise Summit East, visit: http://everythingchannelevents.com/mese09

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Bill Tobey btobey@everythingchannel.com

603-471-4232. Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)

Everything Channel is the one-stop shop for accessing, enabling, managing and accelerating technology sales channels. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative sales and marketing solutions to arm the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results.

About United Business Media Limited (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com)

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

Contact Kate Spellman Everything Channel 516 562 7383 kspellman@everythingchannel.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Everything Channel

CONTACT: Kate Spellman of Everything Channel, +1-516-562-7383,
kspellman@everythingchannel.com

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

Lockheed Martin Supports 2009 National Security Agency Cyber Defense ExerciseNSA, Service Academy Experts Test Advanced Tactics and Technologies for Cyber Security

ELKRIDGE, Md., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Teams of cyber security experts from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the nation's service academies squared off last week in one of the nation's most expansive and sophisticated cyber "war games," the Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX). Lockheed Martin hosted the CDX command center and network hub at its Elkridge facility for the week-long event.

Lockheed Martin helped NSA establish a closed, secure network for the exercise, which links all the academies with CDX headquarters at the Lockheed Martin facility in Elkridge. The company is also providing technical support and expertise for CDX preparation and execution. This is the seventh year that Lockheed Martin is supporting and hosting the CDX.

Lockheed Martin currently supports NSA and a number of defense and intelligence customers with a wide array of cyber security technology and services. In October, the corporation announced the opening of the new Center for Cyber Security Innovation (CCSI) in Gaithersburg, Md., the centerpiece of its company-wide efforts in cyber operations. The CCSI joins the Wireless Cyber Security Center in Hanover, Md., which focuses on testing and evaluating the next generation of wi-fi, cellular and satellite technologies.

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

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

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Matt Kramer of Lockheed Martin, +1-703-466-2794,
matthew.s.kramer@lmco.com

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

ARRIS Triple-Play Broadband Solutions on Display at ANGA Conference in CologneConverged Video, Voice and High Speed Data Portfolio Engineered to Bring New Revenue Opportunities to European Cable Operators

SUWANEE, Ga., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS today announced that it will bring its portfolio of Euro-DOCSIS(TM) voice and data services, On Demand Video, Addressable Advertising and Access & Transport solutions to the ANGA 2009 Exhibition and Conference, May 26-28 in Cologne, Germany. ARRIS will exhibit its portfolio at Hall 10.2, Stand D21.

Additionally, ARRIS' VP, Advanced Technologies Mark Bugajski will speak on the technology panel: "Any Video to any Device in the Home - Future-proof HFC Networks fit for the surging Bandwidth Demand" at 2:45PM, Tuesday May 26 in Room B.

Among the demonstrations on display at the ARRIS booth will be: -- Carrier grade, remotely monitored voice services with converged data speeds routinely in excess of 100 Mbp/s in the Downstream and Upstream, using the DOCSIS 3.0 ARRIS C4(R) CMTS platform, in tandem with Touchstone(R) Wideband Modems, and the ServAssure network management software. -- The ARRIS ConvergeMedia(TM) On Demand and Addressable Advertising platform, consisting of the ConvergeMedia Management System Distribution Platforms and the ConvergeMedia Advanced Advertising and Digital Program Insertion platforms, along with the D5(TM) Universal Edge QAM for distributing On Demand content in an HFC system. -- The CORWave(TM) multi-wavelength optical platform, which extends the utility of existing fibre services; CORView Element Management Software; the Opti Max 3100 1 GHz Segmentable Node and Opti Max 2100 Segmentable Fibre Deep Cabinet style Node; the Flex Max(R) FM401 Cabinet Distribution Amplifier and the FTTMax RFoG Optical Network Unit for triple play services and FTTMax EPON Optical Line Terminal and Optical Network Unit for PON-based Ethernet services. -- A DOCSIS 3.0 end-to-end solution providing IPTV unicast services to PCs and IP STBs - illustrating the benefits of using native Variable Bit Rate in bonded channel HFC access. -- The ARRIS Fixed Mobility Convergence solution that allows cable operators with Mobile Virtual Network Operations to offload mobile voice and other traffic to the broadband network, greatly improving margins on their MVNO business.

For more information about the ARRIS demos at ANGA, please visit http://www.arrisi.com/get/anga.

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver reliable telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising and high-speed data services. ARRIS products expand and help grow network capacity with access and outside plant construction equipment, reliably deliver voice, video and data services and assure optimal service delivery for end customers. Headquartered in Suwanee, GA, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Atlanta; Chicago; State College, PA; Beaverton, OR; Wallingford, CT; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com/.

ARRIS

CONTACT: Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327,
alex.swan@arrisi.com

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

Media Advisory - Timing of Sierra Wireless First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 after the market closes on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will hold a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the results at 5:30 PM Eastern time the same day.

Conference Call and Webcast: ---------------------------- Date and Time: Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 5:30 PM Eastern time Conference call number: 1-800-732-6179 or 1-416-644-3416. Webcast (listen only): To access the web broadcast of the call, please enter http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID=2561240. Microsoft Windows Media Player software is required. To download the software, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download.

To participate in this conference call or webcast, please connect approximately ten minutes prior to the commencement of the call.

For those unable to participate in the live call, an instant replay will be available for 7 business days. Dial 1-877-289-8525 or 1-416-640-1917 and enter passcode 21299390 plus the pound key to access the instant replay.

The Web broadcast will remain available at the above link for 90 days following the call.

About Sierra Wireless

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

Forward Looking Statements

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

Sierra Wireless, Inc.

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

Logo Launches TripOutGayTravel.com - The Ultimate Travel Site Featuring the Hottest Destinations for the LGBT TravelerSite Launches With Extensive Editorial Content, A Travel Booking Engine Powered by Travelocity and Travel-focused Videos and Photos, As The Logo Constellation of Web Properties Become #1 Gay/Lesbian Destination In Online Traffic According to comScoreAmerican Airlines, Travelocity and Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Sign as Primary Launch Sponsors

NEW YORK, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Logo, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks , announced today the launch of TripOutGayTravel.com, a new site, dedicated to all things travel for the LGBT community. Launching Friday, May 1, TripOutGayTravel.com provides LGBT travelers with the latest on gay travel through its vast editorial features, deep destination guide content and the web's largest gay travel video library. The site also invites users to recommend and comment on destinations, as well as discuss the thousands of travel listings on the site. While TripOutGayTravel.com is part of Logo's larger constellation of Web properties, the site will operate separately from LOGOonline.com. TripOutGayTravel.com marks the first stand-alone travel-focused Web property launched by MTV Networks.

The TripOutGayTravel.com community can also book their next trip through the site, which is powered by Travelocity's booking engine. TripOutGayTravel.com provides a platform for travel aficionados to get informed and connect with other travel fanatics with user recommendations and a gay-friendly ratings system for travel destinations. Additionally the site will feature a daily travel blog, extensive travel video from LOGOonline.com and editorial features such as "The World's 10 Best Gay Beaches" "Quick & Easy Romantic Road Trips" and "The Most Historic LGBT Places in the U.S."

TripOutGayTravel.com is launching with multiple advertisers and three primary advertising sponsors - American Airlines, Travelocity and Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB. American Airlines, a long-time supporter of the LGBT community, will be a site-wide sponsor and co-sponsor of the official TripOutGayTravel.com sweepstakes where users will enter to win a trip to Fort Lauderdale at Florida's first W Hotel. Thirty first-place winners will receive a Fort Lauderdale beach chic starter kit including a beach towel, flip flops and beachball. And finally, in addition to Travelocity's booking capabilities, the travel giant will target LOGOonline.com's upscale users through continued and ongoing marketing efforts.

As a proud partner of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), TripOutGayTravel.com will showcase only the most trusted sources for gay travel planning, the site will deliver a new style that will create a best-in-breed gay travel planning experience.

Logo has previously shared with its viewers travel tips through the travel section of LOGOonline.com and TV series "Bump!" and "Round Trip Ticket." From discovering the top 50 gay bars in America, to browsing through photos of the hottest European beaches or watching full episodes of "Bump!" shot in every continent around the globe, TripOutGayTravel.com gets viewers where they need to go.

"We're proud that our standalone site will launch with premier sponsors who recognize Logo's prowess in delivering distinct, targeted opportunities where they can connect with a loyal audience. In this case, an audience that always places travel high on its priority list no matter what the state of the economy is," said Lisa Sherman, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Logo.

"As the #1 wholly-owned-gay online destination, LOGOonline.com is truly connected to the LGBT community and its myriad, diverse interests. We know that travel tops that list for most gays and lesbians based on their passionate feedback to our online and on-air offerings on this topic," said Justin Garrett, Vice President of Digital Advertising Sales, Logo. "TripOutGayTravel.com will tap into that passion by providing a community for like-minded travelers to exchange tips and agendas and easily convert those ideas into actual bookings."

George Carrancho, Manager of American's LGBT Rainbow Marketing and Sales, said, "We work hard year-round to enhance American Airlines' strong reputation in the LGBT community. Our partnership with Logo and TripOutGayTravel will allow us to keep bringing valuable travel services and content to many of our most loyal LGBT customers."

The launch of TripOutGayTravel.com follows the recent successful growth of Logo's Web properties. While the Logo Constellation has been the #1 wholly-owned gay property in terms of online traffic for the past year, the constellation surged past the competition, which includes a larger ad network to become the #1 entity within comScore's Gay/Lesbian category in March, 2009, as it saw its total unique visitors jump +29% from February, 2009.

Also starting Friday, May 1 at 7 PM ET/PT Logo will air "TripOut Gay Travel Weekend," a weekend-long marathon, dedicated to all things travel and the launch of TripOutGayTravel.com. Travel around the globe with Logo from local hotspots ("US of ANT" and "Out in the City") to international destinations ("Bump!" and "Round Trip Ticket") to the history of a legendary vacation destination ("When Ocean Meets Sky") and get ready to indulge your inner traveler. Logo's 4-year running Friday night travel programming destination, TripOut, will also continue airing under its new name "TripOut Gay Travel" with frequent throws to the new site in this cross-branded weekly block.

About Logo:

Logo is the world's leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and digital entertainment gay and lesbian-themed network, from MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom . Launched in 2005, Logo's cable channel is in more than 35.5 million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation of online properties, including LOGOonline.com, TripOutGayTravel.com, AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com, 365gay.com, DowneLink.com and NewNowNext.com. Logo's content is distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming and mobile services. The most influential brand for the most influential audience, Logo provides a mix of original and acquired entertainment as well as news, social networking and community building that are authentic, smart, fun, entertaining, and inclusive. Logo joins MTV Networks' roster of popular and highly targeted brands which include MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and Spike TV.

Contacts: Erica Cantwell Luis Defrank 212-846-8433 212-846-7012 Erica.cantwell@vh1.com Luis.defrank@vh1.com Michael Barrett 212-654-3060 Michael.barrett@Logostaff.com

Logo

CONTACT: Erica Cantwell, +1-212-846-8433, Erica.cantwell@vh1.com; or
Luis Defrank, +1-212-846-7012, Luis.defrank@vh1.com; or Michael Barrett,
+1-212-654-3060, Michael.barrett@Logostaff.com

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

Microsoft Online Services disponibles dans le monde entier

REDMOND, Washington, April 27 /PRNewswire/ --

- Les sociétés Accenture, Avanade et EDS, une société du groupe HP, signent chacune des accords pour Microsoft Online Services. Plus de 4 000 partenaires ont signé ces accords à travers le monde.

Microsoft Corp. a annoncé aujourd'hui que des organisations de toutes tailles peuvent se procurer la suite Business Productivity Online, partie intégrante des Microsoft Online Services. La suite ou ses services individuels, comprenant notamment Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office Communications Online et Microsoft Office Live Meeting est disponible à la vente pour les entreprises dans 19 pays à travers le monde. La suite Business Productivity Online Deskless Worker, une version économique destinée aux utilisateurs occasionnels, est également disponible. Par ailleurs, Microsoft offre, à compter d'aujourd'hui, un rabais de 25 % sur la suite Business Productivity Online aux clients qui l'achèteront d'ici à la fin du mois de juin 2009. Pour obtenir des informations complémentaires sur les services offerts et sur la disponibilité du produit dans le monde, veuillez consulter le site http://www.microsoft.com/online.

(Logo : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

Enthousiasme des partenaires

Plus de 4 000 partenaires à travers le monde ont souscrit jusqu'à présent au Microsoft Partner Program dans le cadre de Microsoft Online Services et ont ainsi contribué à faire de ce programme l'écosystème de partenaires le plus populaire pour les services hébergés à l'intention des entreprises.

Selon les déclarations de Ron Markezich, vice-président de groupe de Microsoft Online, << Nous constatons un enthousiasme remarquable de la part de nos partenaires en ce qui concerne les services Microsoft Online et la suite Business Productivity Online >>. Et il a ajouté : << En nous basant sur la demande et l'enthousiasme croissants auxquels nous assistons, nous pouvons affirmer que les partenaires reconnaissent cette occasion et montrent que le moment est venu d'adhérer à l'approche de Microsoft axée sur les logiciels combinés aux services. >>

On a également annoncé aujourd'hui que EDS, une entreprise du groupe HP, avait signé un accord de revendeur et de commercialisation qui détaille les conditions en vertu desquelles les deux sociétés commercialiseront, vendront et livreront ensemble la suite Business Productivity Online. Les sociétés Accenture et Avanade ont toutes deux signé un accord de service-conseil. Ces deux partenaires s'adresseront principalement à des entreprises employant plus de 5 000 personnes.

Microsoft et EDS ont annoncé qu'ils utiliseraient leurs actifs combinés pour proposer des services partagés de collaboration et de communication spécialement conçus pour les entreprises à des millions d'utilisateurs travaillant pour les grandes multinationales. Grâce aux avantages qui comprennent notamment un déploiement rapide requérant des investissements minimes en infrastructure, les entreprises peuvent s'attendre à obtenir des résultats positifs en matière de réduction des dépenses en capital et d'amélioration du coÃ»t total de la propriété.

Grâce à cet accord, dont les recettes potentielles s'élèvent à plus de 3 milliards USD en services partagés et services professionnels pour les parties, EDS devient le partenaire le plus important de Microsoft pour la mise à disposition de la suite Business Productivity Online. Cet accord atteste auprès des clients la valeur du compromis de l'Agility Alliance de EDS et contribue à renforcer la relation de longue durée de HP avec Microsoft. EDS a déjà commence à intégrer les solutions Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Office Communications Online et Office Live Meeting dans sa gamme pionnière de Workplace Services. EDS offrira à ses clients des services intégraux, comprenant notamment le conseil, l'architecture, la mise en oeuvre, l'intégration et l'assistance permanente des utilisateurs pour la suite Business Productivity Online.

Accenture et Avanade sont les premiers partenaires de Microsoft à signer l'accord de partenaire de service-conseil pour Microsoft Online Services pour les grandes entreprises. Dans le cadre de cet accord, Accenture et Avanade offriront des services informatiques aux clients souhaitant passer de solutions sur site à la suite Business Productivity Online. Ces services à valeurs ajoutée comprendront notamment la stratégie et le conseil en << cloud computing >> (informatique dématérialisée), les services de migration, l'intégration des applications d'entreprise, la communication et formation des utilisateurs, ainsi que d'autres services d'externalisation. Accenture a intégré Microsoft Online Services dans sa solution extrÃªmement efficace Next Generation Workplace Offering, qui permet de connecter les personnes et les informations en vue d'améliorer la performance globale de l'entreprise.

Les apports d'Accenture et d'Avanade à cet accord résident dans l'expérience étendue des deux sociétés en matière de capacités de migration de plate-forme. Elles ont déployé, par exemple, près de 6 millions de boîtes aux lettres électroniques avec Microsoft Exchange Server et ont contribué à l'intégration de près de 3 millions de boîtes aux lettres de plates-formes concurrentielles.

D'autres partenaires de Microsoft Online Services, notamment IT Solution Partners BV, PointBridge, Solvi Srl, Tam Tam, Wortell, YouSaaS et Zipper, prennent conscience de la possibilité de revenus accrus grâce à la commercialisation de la suite Business Productivity Online et renforcent les meilleures pratiques pour la livraison, la personnalisation, les services de consulting, la migration et les services gérés, ainsi que le développement et l'intégration pour leurs clients :

- PointBridge, un partenaire Microsoft certifié Or, basé à Chicago, a vendu plus de 3 000 postes des Microsoft Online Services, générant ainsi des bénéfices supérieurs à 100 000 USD tirés des frais de consultation en tout juste quatre mois. - Solvi, un fournisseur de solutions TI basé dans la région de Milan, en Italie, prévoit d'élargir sa base de clients de 50 % et de réduire les temps de déploiement d'un mois à un jour. - Tam Tam, une agence hollandaise de service Internet intégral, prévoit de multiplier par deux sa clientèle et d'augmenter ses bénéfices d'au moins 15 % en incorporant à sa gamme Microsoft Online Services. - Zipper, un partenaire Microsoft certifié Or, basé à Stockholm, en Suède, prévoit d'augmenter des bénéfices annuels de 10 millions USD en proposant Microsoft Online Services qui peuvent Ãªtre déployés 10 fois plus vite que les logiciels sur site utilisés aujourd'hui.

Des informations supplémentaires sur les partenaires de Microsoft Online Services et les études de cas sont disponibles dans le dossier de presse virtuel logiciels plus services pour la Microsoft Business Division sur http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/Officesoftwareplusservices/defau lt.mspx.

Ã€ propos de Microsoft

Fondée en 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq : MSFT) est le leader mondial des logiciels, des services et des solutions qui aident les particuliers ainsi que les entreprises à réaliser leur plein potentiel.

Microsoft Corp.

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Logic Instruments résultats 2008

DOMONT, France, April 27 /PRNewswire/ --

Résultats Consolidés 2008 en KEUR 2008 2007 hors éléments 2007 non récurrents * Chiffre d'affaires 10 807 15 566 15 566 Résultat - 943 566 566 d'exploitation Résultat financier - 364 41 -681 Résultat courant - 1 308 607 -115 Résultat exceptionnel 103 -165 -282 Résultat net pdg - 865 344 -268

*hors éléments non récurrents 840 KEUR

2008 : décalages de commandes impactant le chiffre d'affaires

Confirmant le très fort ralentissement évoqué dès septembre, l'attentisme des donneurs d'ordre et de nombreux décalages dans les commandes ont entraîné une baisse de chiffre d'affaires de 30 % par rapport à 2007.

La filiale US a été particulièrement touchée par ce phénomène, puisque ses facturations s'élèvent à 814 KEUR contre 3,3 MEUR en 2007. Les premières livraisons du contrat Lockheed Martin, initialement prévues pour l'hiver 2008-2009, ont été décalées au deuxième semestre 2009. Attendu fin 2008, le contrat de 9 M$ avec General Dynamic n'a été signé qu'en janvier 2009, pour livraison dans le courant de l'année.

Pour les mÃªmes raisons, la filiale allemande voit elle aussi son activité ramenée à 1,3 MEUR contre 2,2 MEUR en 2007. D'ores et déjà, l'année 2009 sera meilleure puisqu'à mi avril 2009, son carnet de commandes s'élève à 2,6 MEUR dont 2 MEUR au titre du contrat EWE annoncé le 25 mars.

En France, les ventes d'ordinateurs durcis sont en baisse de 13 % à 4 MEUR. Dans le reste du monde, elles consolident la forte progression enregistrée depuis 2007 à 1,5 MEUR.

Le point mort n'a pas été atteint et l'année se termine par une perte de 865 KEUR. Il sera proposé à l'Assemblée Générale de ne pas distribuer de dividende au titre de l'exercice 2008.

La structure financière reste solide avec 3,8 MEUR de capitaux propres et une trésorerie nette de 1,6 MEUR.

2009 : poursuite de la stratégie à long terme

Dans l'activité ordinateurs durcis, la visibilité reste réduite en France et à l'international tant pour les programmes civils que militaires. Toutefois, le début de l'année bénéficie des reports de contrats évoqués ci-dessus, qui permettent à Logic Instrument de tabler sur un niveau de chiffre d'affaires dégageant une rentabilité satisfaisante. L'existence de ces grands contrats valide également la pertinence de la stratégie de recentrage en direction de groupes internationaux de premier plan.

Dans l'activité Tests et outils de mesure, exercée seulement sur le territoire français, Logic Instrument redéploie son offre avec des nouveaux produits et de nouveaux fournisseurs.

Jacques Gebran, Directeur Général, déclare : <<2007 avait été l'année de la mise en ordre de marche de Logic Instrument. 2008 est celle de la crise mondiale avec, pour conséquence directe, l'allongement des délais de prise de commande chez nos clients. Dans notre métier à cycles longs, les contrats importants que nous avons déjà engrangés en ce début 2009 confirment les atouts de Logic Instrument et la justesse de sa stratégie à moyen terme >>.

A propos de Logic Instrument (ALLOG) http://www.logic-instrument.com

Créée en 1987 et labellisée Oseo Innovation depuis 2004, l'entreprise exerce deux métiers :

- la conception et la fabrication d'ordinateurs industriels durcis destinés aux environnements extrÃªmes : 65 % du CA

- la distribution d'instruments de tests et mesures : 35 % du CA

Ses clients sont principalement de grands groupes internationaux privés ou publics.

Contact : Jacques Gebran, Logic Instrument, +33(0)1-34-28-61-61, j.gebran@logic-instrument.com

Catherine Kablé, Kablé Communication Finance, +33(0)1-44-50-54-75 catherine.kable@kable-cf.com

Logic Instruments

Contact : Jacques Gebran, Logic Instrument, +33(0)1-34-28-61-61, j.gebran@logic-instrument.com; Catherine Kablé, Kablé Communication Finance, +33(0)1-44-50-54-75, catherine.kable@kable-cf.com

Former Magna International Executive Joins Azure Dynamics' Board of Directors

OAK PARK, Michigan, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced the appointment of J. Brian Colburn to its Board of Directors, subject to normal regulatory approvals and procedures. Colburn recently retired after serving as a senior executive at Magna International Inc. for almost 30 years. He replaces Robert A. Donaldson who is stepping down from the Azure Board of Directors after six years.

"Bob Donaldson was a valuable asset to the Board of Directors, and we'll miss his wise and knowledgeable counsel," said D. Campbell Deacon, Chairman of the Board for Azure Dynamics. "At the same time we are very happy to welcome Brian Colburn to the Board of Directors. Brian's extensive legal and business background will be of significant benefit to Azure in pursuing its overall goal 'to drive a world of difference'."

Mr. Colburn was called to the Ontario bar in 1970 and received his LLM in Business Law in 1981. After approximately 10 years of practicing law with a major Toronto law firm and serving as Canadian legal counsel for a large agricultural and industrial equipment company, he joined Magna in 1981 as Vice-President, Secretary and General Counsel. Since then he has held a number of senior management positions as Magna grew from US$200 million to over US$25 billion in revenues and has been actively involved in corporate governance, human resources (including executive compensation), risk management and intellectual property and supervised global legal affairs.

Other that the information contained within the Appendix below, there is no other information pursuant to the appointment of John Brian Colburn (66) which is required to be disclosed under Schedule Two, Annex III (g) of the AIM Rules.

Appendix:

Within the past five years, John Brian Colburn has been and remains (unless otherwise stated) a director of the following companies:

Magna International Inc.

Global Automotive Components

CPI Plastics Group Limited - ceased as a director on 10 January 2009

CPI Plastics Group Limited was put into receivership on 10 January 2009 which is on-going. Mr. Colburn was a director on the board of CPI Plastics Group Limited from 11 May 2006 until 10 January 2009

About Azure Dynamics

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles. Azure is strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus markets and is currently working internationally with various partners and customers. The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly energy management solutions.

For more information please visit http://www.azuredynamics.com.

The TSX Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning Azure's business development strategy, projected commercial revenues and product deliveries.

The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Azure, including expectations and assumptions concerning achievement of current timetables for development programs, target market acceptance of Azure's products, current and new product performance, availability and cost of labour and expertise, and evolving markets for power for transportation vehicles.

Although Azure believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Azure can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with Azure's early stage of development, lack of product revenues and history of losses, requirements for additional financing, uncertainty as to commercial viability, uncertainty as to product development and commercialization milestones being met, uncertainty as to the market for Azure's products and unproven acceptance of Azure's technology, competition for capital, product market and personnel, uncertainty as to target markets, dependence upon third parties, changes in environmental laws or policies, uncertainty as to patent and proprietary rights, availability of management and key personnel, and acquisition integration risk. These risks are set out in more detail in Azure's annual information form which can be accessed at http://www.sedar.com.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Azure undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

For further information: Ryan Carr, Chief Financial Officer, Tel: +1-248-298-2403 ext 1206, Email: rcarr@azuredynamics.com; Pat Liebler, Liebler Group, Tel: +1-313-832-4376, Email: pat@lieblergroup.com; Stuart Skinner, Richard Kenny, Numis Securities Limited, as Nominated Adviser, Tel: +44-207-260-1000; David Poutney, Numis Securities Limited, as Broker, Tel: +44-207-260-1000

Azure Dynamics Corporation

NI Technology Research Previews Earnings for Bookham, Avanex, Emulex, Actel, Anadigics, Cerner, and Semitool

PRINCETON, N.J., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has previewed earnings for Bookham , Avanex , Emulex , Actel , Anadigics , Cerner , Semitool and many others.

Throughout this challenging period in the market, Editor Paul McWilliams has helped his subscribers identify uniquely positioned tech sector opportunities. Some of these stocks appreciated nearly 200% in only months.

Due to this rapid appreciation, McWilliams has more recently suggested thinning certain speculative holdings and provided specific examples showing readers how to use options to reduce risks. The results speak for themselves; on a year-to-date basis, the Next Inning model portfolio has returned 41%, significantly ahead of the 8% return by the Nasdaq over that period.

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

https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn815 McWilliams covers these topics:

-- McWilliams wrote a special report covering five of the primary players in the optical sector last November. In the report, he listed Bookham as his favorite speculative play. It has since gone up 75%. How does McWilliams view the company now that it is scheduled to merge with Avanex? Which does he think presents the better value?

-- McWilliams advised readers last week that Broadcom would have to sweeten its offer to get a deal closed with Emulex. Does he still think that will be the case? Why does he think Broadcom is so interested in broadening its interests in data center applications? In addition to his Emulex earnings preview, Emulex shareholders will find interest in his updated strategy review that was also published this morning.

-- The price of Anadigics has moved up over 135% since McWilliams listed the stock as a good speculative investment last December. He reiterated the call to buy in March and it's up 50% from that level. What is it McWilliams sees working in Anadigics' favor that Wall Street was obviously slow to recognize? Does he think investors should still consider buying the stock at its current price?

-- McWilliams says Cerner is poised to benefit from health care reform legislation, but there are two issues investors should consider before buying.

-- McWilliams alerted readers in early March there was news coming from his Asian contacts that suggested better times were ahead for Semitool. Since publishing that report, the stock has moved up 80%. What was the news and does he think there is still more room for appreciation?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 187% since its inception versus 31% for the Nasdaq.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks. Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 25+-year semiconductor industry veteran.

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

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

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

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

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

Mastech Holdings, Inc. to Discuss First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on May 7, 2009

PITTSBURGH, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mastech Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Amex: MHH) ("Mastech"), a national provider of Information Technology staffing services, has scheduled its conference call to discuss the results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009 on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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The call will be webcast live on the Internet at http://www.mastech.com/ via the Investor Relations section. Investors should log on 10 minutes prior to the start of the program.

A replay of the call will be available for 7 days following its conclusion. Domestic callers can access the replay by dialing 877-660-6853 and entering account number 337 and conference number 321708. International callers can access the replay by dialing 201-612-7415 and entering the same account number 337 and conference number 321708. The webcast will be available for 7 days on Mastech's corporate website.

About Mastech Holdings, Inc.:

Leveraging the power of 20 years of IT experience, Mastech (NYSE Amex: MHH) provides Information Technology services in the disciplines which drive today's business operations. Clients turn to Mastech for comprehensive IT services including: IT Consulting; OneSource(tm) Co-Managed projects; and supplemental IT resources. More information about Mastech can be found at Mastech's website: http://www.mastech.com/.

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CONTACT: Donna Mascia, Manager, Investor Relations of Mastech,
+1-888-330-5497

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

Microsoft Releases BizTalk Server 2009; Customers Win With Cost-Effective, Simple Enterprise Application IntegrationIntegration server broadens connectivity and increases productivity.

REDMOND, Wash., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft BizTalk Server 2009, the company's enterprise integration and connectivity server solution. In its sixth release, BizTalk Server is already being used by 90 percent of Global 100 customers to integrate systems and automate processes. BizTalk Server 2009 delivers new capabilities to help customers more effectively integrate disparate systems, enhance end-to-end enterprise connectivity and more quickly exchange data across multiple platforms, resulting in increased efficiency and lower costs.

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"In today's economy, it is more important than ever for Microsoft to deliver innovation that drives immediate customer value," said Dan Neault, general manager of Microsoft SQL Server and BizTalk Server at Microsoft. "With BizTalk Server 2009, Microsoft has delivered an enterprise-ready scalable platform that enables our customers across the globe to more efficiently connect processes, systems and data, which is critical to reducing costs and enabling informed business decisions across their organizations."

Expanded Platform Support Enables More Flexible and Cost-Effective Systems

BizTalk Server 2009 expands support for the latest Microsoft application platform technologies, including Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. With BizTalk Server 2009, customers can now utilize the improvements available within these Microsoft products to boost their integration initiatives through enhanced developer productivity, improved system performance and better manageability. With Microsoft BizTalk Server 2009 Enterprise Edition, customers can further reduce the cost of infrastructure using Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology to run unlimited virtualized instances on virtual machines.

With upfront costs that are often less than offers from other vendors, BizTalk Server 2009 empowers customers to use industry standards and line-of-business adapters to more efficiently link partner as well as internal information systems across various domains. The adapters available for BizTalk Server 2009 enable organizations to quickly and easily access and use data from mainframes, databases, third-party applications and radio frequency identification (RFID) devices using familiar, simple-to-use management and development tools with less complexity and lower costs.

Industry-leading companies around the globe are relying on BizTalk Server as their mission-critical business process management solution. Customers including American Apparel Inc., Continental Automotive, Florida Community College, Gulf Coast Seal Ltd. and Sempra Energy Solutions have been using BizTalk Server, and many have plans to upgrade to BizTalk Server 2009 to take advantage of the benefits provided with this latest release.

"We've been using Microsoft BizTalk Server products for years as the backbone for our electronic data interchange and order processing mechanism and more recently for our extranet account management process, and we continue to believe BizTalk Server is the best solution for our needs," said Chris Lavoie, application development manager, Enterasys Networks Inc. "We're looking forward to upgrading our systems to BizTalk Server 2009 to take advantage of the improvements in this latest release such as enhanced business activity monitoring and tighter integration with the Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework, which will help to reduce our implementation and maintenance costs."

New Capabilities Ease Connectivity to Systems and Data The BizTalk Server 2009 release delivers the following: -- Simple, cost-effective service-oriented architecture (SOA) connectivity. With new and updated connectors, BizTalk Server 2009 advances interoperability by providing more than 25 industry adapters that make it easier for customers to connect critical business applications such as SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Siebel and Oracle E-Business Suite. -- Increased developer productivity. BizTalk Server enhances the first-class developer experience provided within Visual Studio 2008 by offering new integrated capabilities including visual debugging, unit testing and access to code artifacts. As a result, BizTalk Server helps democratize and simplify sophisticated integration projects, enabling a broader set of developers to rapidly deliver more standards-based and scalable business applications. -- Better visibility into data and activities. Enhanced Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) capabilities reduce the complexity associated with trusted data collection and simplify access to data. -- Take advantage of the benefits of virtualization. With BizTalk Server 2009 running on Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V technology, businesses can take advantage of the benefits that virtualization provides, including cost savings, production server consolidation and business continuity management. -- Simple RFID solutions. RFID capabilities reduce the need for complicated custom coding for disparate device types. Now, businesses can easily extend RFID capabilities to mobile environments and experience the benefits from updated standards such as Tag Data Translation (TDT), EPC Information Services Standard (EPCIS) and Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP). -- Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) made easier. BizTalk Server can now participate in the full application development life cycle by including new project management, testing and deployment capabilities that extend ALM capabilities already delivered through Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008. As a result, customers experience faster time to solution with improved quality.

BizTalk Server is a key component of the Microsoft Application Platform, a suite of products and technologies designed to help customers build, run and manage dynamic business applications. More information on the Microsoft Application Platform can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/applicationplatform.

Availability

BizTalk Server 2009 is available today to Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) customers and will be made available broadly in nine languages -- Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish -- on May 1.

BizTalk Server 2009 is offered in four editions: Enterprise, Standard, Branch and Developer. Microsoft is providing customers with the added features and improvements in BizTalk Server 2009 with no price increase over previous versions, and is introducing the latest version of BizTalk Server with one of the lowest purchasing costs in the industry.

Customers interested in upgrading to BizTalk Server 2009 can access complete pricing and licensing information on May 1 for all versions of BizTalk Server 2009 at http://www.microsoft.com/biztalk/en/us/default.aspx.

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

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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

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

Ventura County, California Residents Learn the 'Smarts' of Their SmartphoneVerizon Wireless hosts free advanced device workshops for customers throughout the county

IRVINE, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- You have the latest all-in-one wireless device from Verizon Wireless. Now you want to learn how to use it most effectively. The solution? Free, hands-on training. Verizon Wireless is offering workshops at several of its Communications Stores in Ventura County for users of smartphones and advanced devices like the Blackberry Storm.

The workshops are designed to better acquaint smartphone owners with the capabilities of their advanced devices and provide hands-on instruction on how to use the features they find most helpful.

Topics covered Attendees can learn about a variety of topics, including how to: -- Text message -- Set up your speed-dial -- Synch with your address book -- Send e-mail -- Browse the Internet -- Use the camera -- Use Bluetooth and other accessories -- Change your ringtone How to participate

Registration is not required. The event is open to Verizon Wireless customers and other smartphone users. Customers who do not yet have an advanced device but would like to learn more about these devices are also welcome to attend. The workshops are part of Verizon Wireless' extensive suite of in-store services for users of advanced devices.

Can't make it to the workshop?

We still have you covered. Customers who are unable to attend an in-store event can attend an Internet-based instructional class to learn about their new device. Please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/learning to register.

Ventura County workshop schedule Thousand Oaks Thursday, April 30, 2009 4pm-7pm Camarillo Thursday, April 30, 2009 4pm-7pm 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: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com

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

Sirit Expands its Product PortfolioNew Tags and Readers with New Form Factors and Functionality Design Enhancements

TORONTO, ON and ORLANDO, FL, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RFID Journal Live - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a global provider of radio frequency identification ("RFID") technology, today announces the release of the IDentity 4100 fixed position reader and the IDentity 3100 desktop reader to its line of leading UHF reader products. In addition, Sirit releases ten new HF and UHF inlays to its large portfolio of specialized tag designs.

The IDentity 4100 ("ID4100"), a high-performance, fixed position reader has been designed to target applications with extreme conditions offering a superior balance of price and performance. The ID4100 reader can be used in many applications including asset tracking, supply chain systems, access control and parking. The powerful UHF integrated reader and antenna system offers a weather resistant enclosure designed to survive the most demanding temperature and humidity requirements, delivering a high performance solution for the global marketplace.

The IDentity 3100 ("ID3100") is a desktop reader developed for verifying and commissioning a variety of transponder form factors with ease of use and space constraints in mind. The ID3100 offers a compact design featuring an integrated linearly polarized antenna which is powered via the USB connection to a host computer. An optional external power supply is available for extended read/write range.

Both readers offer worldwide regulatory operation, in addition to the extended functionality of the custom command set for NXP UCODE(TM) G2XM and G2XL tags. Additional details and specifications for these new readers are available on Sirit's website at http://www.sirit.com/ Sirit is accepting orders for FCC approved versions of the readers for shipment in the second quarter and expects to begin shipment of ETSI approved versions of the readers during the third quarter.

Of the ten new inlay designs, seven are UHF inlays utilizing the latest technology for expanded functionality. The remaining three new inlays are HF products available with 15693 and Mifare(TM) chips designed with a focus on smaller form factors for high value and reusable products. All inlays are available for immediate purchase.

"The introduction of the ID4100 and ID3100 readers plus the new inlay designs continues Sirit's strategy of developing and delivering new products to enhance our core product offering. The addition of these tags and readers to the Sirit product line expands our already best of breed reader portfolio adding worldwide functionality and form factors strengthening the overall Sirit solution," said Norbert Dawalibi, CEO, Sirit Inc.

Sirit will be showcasing its new ID4100 and ID3100 readers and new inlay designs at the RFID Journal Live show this week, April 27-29 in Orlando, Florida, Booth 1427.

About Sirit Inc.

Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology worldwide. Harnessing the power of Sirit's enabling-RFID technology, customers are able to more rapidly bring high quality RFID solutions to the market with reduced initial engineering costs. Sirit's products are built on more than 15 years of RF domain expertise addressing multiple frequencies (LF/HF/UHF), multiple protocols and are compliant with global standards. Sirit's broad portfolio of products and capabilities can be customized to address new and traditional RFID market applications including Supply Chain & Logistics, Cashless Payment (including Electronic Tolling), Access Control, Automatic Vehicle Identification, Near Field Communications, Inventory Control & Management, Asset Tracking and Product Authentication. For more information, visit http://www.sirit.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Safe Harbor Statement under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian provincial securities legislation. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, Sirit's objectives, goals, strategies, intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations and estimates, and can generally be identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "could", "should", "would", "suspect", "outlook", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "forecast", "objective" and "continue" (or the negative thereof) and words and expressions of similar import, and may include statements concerning possible or assumed future results, financial outlook and/or future-oriented financial information. Although Sirit believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievement of Sirit to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting Sirit's business. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include but are not limited to: Sirit's ability to achieve commercialization and/or commercial acceptance of its RFID technology; the evolution of, and adoption rate in, the RFID market; changes in Sirit's strategic relationships; Sirit's dependence on resellers, distributors and significant customers; the utility of research and development expenditures undertaken by Sirit; product defects; increased levels of competition; changes in laws and regulations; foreign exchange fluctuations; and Sirit's overall liquidity and capital resources. These and other important risks are discussed in further detail in the section entitled "Risks Factors" in Sirit's Annual Information Form dated March 13, 2009 and in Sirit's management's discussion and analysis found in its 2008 annual report as filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada via SEDAR. Although Sirit has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Sirit does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release as a result of new information, further events or otherwise. This cautionary statement expressly qualifies the forward-looking information in this news release.

"Sirit", the Sirit Design and "vision beyond sight" are all trademarks of Sirit Inc. All other names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Sirit Inc.

CONTACT: Tawnya Clark, Sirit Inc., (619) 393-2645, tclark@sirit.com

Scripps Networks Interactive to Report First Quarter Results; Webcast of Conference Call Available

CINCINNATI, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scripps Networks Interactive will report first quarter 2009 operating results before trading on the New York Stock Exchange begins Friday, May 8. A telephone conference call with members of the company's senior management team will follow at 10 a.m. EDT.

Scripps Networks Interactive will offer a live webcast of the conference call. To access the webcast, visit http://www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com/ and follow the Investor Relations link at the top of the page. The webcast link can be found next to the microphone icon.

To access the conference call by telephone, dial 1-800-230-1092 (U.S.) or 612-288-0340 (international) approximately ten minutes before the start of the call. Callers will need the name of the call, "first quarter earnings report," to be granted access. Callers also will be asked to provide their name and company affiliation. The media and general public are granted access to the conference call on a listen-only basis.

A replay line will be open from 12 p.m. EDT on May 8 until 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 15. The domestic number to access the replay is 1-800-475-6701 and the international number is 1-320-365-3844. The access code for both numbers is 996741. A replay of the conference call will also be available online. To access the audio replay, visit http://www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com/ approximately four hours after the call, choose Investor Relations, then follow the Audio Archives link on the left side of the page.

About Scripps Networks Interactive

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. is the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, where on-air programming is complemented with online video, social media areas and e-commerce components on companion Web sites and broadband vertical channels. The company's media portfolio includes: Lifestyle Media, with popular lifestyle television and Internet brands HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living Network and country music network Great American Country (GAC); and Interactive Services, with leading online search and comparison shopping services BizRate, Shopzilla and uSwitch.

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Kroeger, of Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.,
+1-513-824-3227, mark.kroeger@scrippsnetworks.com

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

Notification Under Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act: Holdings of HSBC Holdings PLC in Nokia Corporation

ESPOO, Finland, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to information received by Nokia Corporation , the holdings of HSBC Holdings PLC exceeded 5% of the share capital of Nokia on April 20, 2009 but represented again less than 5% on April 24, 2009.

On April 20, 2009, the holdings of HSBC Holdings PLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Halbis Capital Management (UK) Limited, Hang Seng Bank (Trustee) Limited, HSBC Bank plc, HSBC Financial Products (France), HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada) Limited, HSBC Global Asset Management (International) Limited, HSBC Global Asset Management (USA) Inc, HSBC Guyerzeller Bank AG, HSBC International Trustee Limited, HSBC Investment Management, HSBC Private Bank (Jersey) Limited, HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG, HSBC Trust Company (Canada), HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) Limited, Louvre Gestion, Sinopia Asset Management, Sinopia Asset Management (UK) Limited, HSBC Global Asset Management (France) and HSBC global Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited, in Nokia amounted to a total of 195 149 080 Nokia shares, corresponding to approximately 5.21% of the total number of shares and voting rights of Nokia. On April 20, 2009, the direct holding of HSBC Holdings PLC was 186 811 653 Nokia shares, corresponding to approximately 4.99% of the total number shares and voting rights of Nokia and its indirect holding was 8 337 427 shares and approximately 0.22%, respectively.

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Nokia Corporation

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RiT Technologies Ltd. First Quarter 2009 Results Conference Call

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To: Investors, Analysts, Brokers and Portfolio Managers

We would like to invite you to participate in a conference call and a simultaneous webcast to discuss RiT Technologies' first quarter 2009 financial results. The call is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 at the times indicated below. We will issue a press release with operating results on that same Tuesday morning before the market opens.

To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. Callers in the U.S. can participate in the conference by calling a domestic toll-free number.

1-888-723-3164 (U.S.) 972-3-918-0664 (International) On Tuesday, May 5th at: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time 8:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time 7:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time 17:00 Israel Time

To participate in the webcast of the call, please log-in about 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the call as follows:

http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=58408

For those unable to participate, the teleconference will be archived for replay at the same URL address, beginning 12 o'clock noon (EST) the day of the call.

Note: Questions for the conference call may be submitted in advance by email to: simonag@rit.co.il

Simona Green simonag@rit.co.il

Phone: +972-3-766-4249 Fax: +972-3-647-4115

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CONTACT: Simona Green, simonag@rit.co.il, Phone: +972-3-766-4249, Fax:
+972-3-647-4115

Survey: Commitment to Alternative Workplace Strategies is Being Driven by Current Economic LandscapeMicrosoft and CoreNet Global survey takes a closer look at the rise of Alternative Workplace Strategies

DALLAS, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Within the current economic landscape, corporations are going to continue to cut expenses. With current workforces becoming further geographically spread along with the introduction of new technologies, alternative workplace strategies (AWS) present opportunity that can potentially save on salary cuts and freezes. Still, the largest challenge continues to be a lack of support from senior management, according to a recent survey of CoreNet Global Dallas Summit registrants.

Microsoft with CoreNet Global continued their effort on an international survey examining the successes, challenges and drivers of AWS. Microsoft and CoreNet Global last partnered for a North American study in October at the Orlando Global Summit. The current survey specifically examines registrants to the Dallas Global Summit with 71% representing large scale, global operations. An international survey was also distributed at the Macau Global Summit as well.

The economic landscape has ushered in a more mobile workforce at a faster pace with an overall shrinking corporate footprint. In fact, 55% of survey respondents agree that the commitment to the overall AWS strategy has increased significantly to support current economic conditions. Sixty-one percent of respondents report having a greater commitment to their AWS programs. Whether working in open office settings, satellite offices or other remote locations, employers are becoming more flexible with the technologies used to match the people and places where the work is being done.

This survey of international workplace and corporate real estate executives (CRE) continued in line with findings from the other international findings that not only are AWS programs going to grow, but 76% of the respondents report the presence of these programs within their organization already. An interesting difference that we see specific to Dallas is of those companies that already have programs in place, 71% have been in place for at least two years. The early adopters, those programs that have been in place for less than two years, are much fewer, at 29%. We're seeing a slight difference in the number of employees within corporations embracing these programs. At the Orlando Summit in November, over half of the companies surveyed reported less than 10% of employee participation. For Dallas we see, we see almost one-fifth of companies reporting between 10-20% participation with 47% of companies forecasting a slight change over the next three years.

"From our global survey we have consistently seen two main reasons corporations are implementing existing AWS. The first reason is about people -- the ability to attract and retain talent and provide a better work-life balance by enabling employees the flexibility to work remotely. Second, improving productivity and collaboration. Cost, whether right sizing the portfolio or overall cost cutting, were also important, but less than the people issues," said Katherine Randolph, Director, Unified Communications for Microsoft. "Empowered by the latest realities in mobile technology, Corporate Real Estate is working closer with IT and Human Resource departments build a joint vision for the best possible workplace and make it a reality within the current global economy."

Companies are currently looking to reduce operating expenses wherever possible with 62% of respondents agreeing that current conditions are likely to continue through 2010. Travel is the highest area of reduction followed by hiring freezes, staff reduction and bonus/salary reduction.

Fifty-seven percent of companies state that AWS strategy of Telework is a component to the reduced travel policy. Within Telework, Email continues to be the number one form of communication. Web conferencing is used by 80% of respondents' companies, and instant messaging, voice over IP and video conferencing are all being utilized.

While we see regional trends in rolling out AWS programs, North American and European operations are further along in development of AWS programs. All other global regions have ample room for growth and adoption. Top regions that are actively rolling out, are in the processing of piloting, deploying or have completed the rollout include:

-- North America - 96% -- Europe - 65% -- Other Asia/Pacific Rim - 48% -- India - 46%

Momentum is clearly growing around the world, despite challenges. Similarly to Orlando's 45%, we see 48% of Dallas' registrants' largest challenge as being a lack of sufficient support from senior management, followed by lack of middle management support (40%).

"The economy has dealt our members many business challenges over the past year. As an industry, CRE is adopting new practices including flexible programs such as alternative workplace strategies, which will ultimately lead to much smarter business decisions," said Dr. Prentice Knight, CEO of CoreNet Global.

About Microsoft:

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/UC for more information.

Microsoft(R) unified communications solutions harness the power of software to help streamline communications between people, whether down the hall, across continents, or constantly on the go. These technologies allow organizations to adapt to changing business needs with a secure, extensible platform that spans communication modes including e-mail, voicemail, calendaring, telephony, instant messaging, and conferencing.

About CoreNet Global:

CoreNet Global members manage US $1.2 trillion in worldwide corporate assets consisting of owned and leased office, industrial and other space. With 7,000 members representing large corporations around the world, CoreNet Global (http://www.corenetglobal.org/) operates in five global regions: Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and North America, including Canada. Visit http://www.corenetglobal.org/ for more information.

CoreNet Global

CONTACT: Ryan Mitchell of IMRE for CoreNet Global, +1-410-821-8220,
ryanm@imre.com

Web Site: http://www.corenetglobal.org/