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NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sale follows completion of extensive evaluation period of Cogito rapid interrogation system; System will be used by agents for pre-crime and post-crime intelligence gathering

Suspect Detection Systems Inc., (SDSS.OB), a leading developer of counter terror and crime prevention technology, today announced the sale of the Cogito rapid interrogation system to a federal law enforcement agency in India. The sale follows an extensive evaluation of Cogito technology by the agency over a period of several months.

The federal agency will utilize the automated rapid interrogation system to gather pre-crime and post-crime intelligence. The information collected during the interrogation of suspects will be used to help solve crimes that have already been committed, as well as to help prevent potential crimes and terror attacks from taking place in the future.

Situated in an often volatile region bordering Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar, India has sophisticated crime and terror prevention needs. The country has suffered numerous terror attacks, including a major attack killing over 170 in Mumbai, in November 2008.

"Our system has been successfully evaluated over several months, with our technology proving its value to law enforcement agencies working to solve and prevent crimes in India," said Shabtai Shoval, CEO of SDS Ltd. "We expect that Cogito technology will become an important component in the crime fighting practices of this federal agency; and we are hopeful that Cogito will aid in the prevention of future crimes and terrorist attacks."

"India is a country that has a growing need for cutting edge crime prevention techniques, and is open to implementing new technologies. This combination has allowed our advanced intelligence gathering solution to penetrate such a strategic market for our company," Shoval added.

About Suspect Detection Systems

Suspect Detection Systems Ltd. is a developer of proprietary counter terror and crime prevention technology designed to identify threats in real-time, and prevent incidents before they are carried out. The technology detects the hidden 'hostile intent' of assailants-before they commit their intended acts-with a remarkable degree of accuracy, and can similarly be used after a crime was committed to quickly identify criminals from among a pool of suspects. The system is also used by private enterprises to detect internal employee threats.

Learn more about Suspect Detection Systems and Cogito Technology at http://www.suspectdetection.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

This letter contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of Suspect Detection Systems and its technologies. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release, as actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Suspect Detection Systems' public filings may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/.

Contact: Alex Traiman Media Relations +1-646-863-9729 alext@sdscp.com Michal Efraty Public & Investor Relations Consultant Financial Communication +972-3-695-4333 michal@FinCom.co.il

Suspect Detection Systems

CONTACT: Contact: Alex Traiman, Media Relations, +1-646-863-9729,
alext@sdscp.com; Michal Efraty, Public & Investor Relations Consultant,
Financial Communication, +972-3-695-4333, michal@FinCom.co.il

Vimicro Reports Fourth Quarter 2008, Fiscal Year 2008 and First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

BEIJING, July 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Vimicro International Corporation ("Vimicro"), a leading multimedia semiconductor and solution provider, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2008, the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 and the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

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Net revenue in the fourth quarter of 2008 was $22.2 million as compared to $24.9 million reported in the third quarter of 2008 and $24.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2008, prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which included $1.8 million in share-based compensation expense, was $8.3 million, compared with a net loss of $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2008 and net income of $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Diluted loss per ADS (each representing four ordinary shares) was $0.24 in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared with a diluted loss per ADS of $0.03 in the third quarter of 2008 and diluted earnings per ADS of $0.04 in the fourth quarter of 2007.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, net revenue was $86.5 million as compared to $92.8 million in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Fiscal year 2008 net loss, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which included $6.3 million in share-based compensation expense, was $13.6 million, compared with a net loss of $2.0 million in fiscal year 2007. Diluted loss per ADS for the fiscal year 2008 was $0.39. Diluted loss per ADS for the fiscal year 2007 was $0.06.

First Quarter 2009

Net revenue in the first quarter of 2009 was $10.0 million as compared to $16.2 million reported in the first quarter of 2008.

First quarter 2009 net loss prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which included $1.2 million in share-based compensation expense, was $6.6 million, compared with a net loss of $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2008. The U.S. GAAP diluted loss per ADS was $0.19 in the first quarter of 2009, compared with a diluted net loss of $0.09 per ADS in the first quarter of 2008.

"Our fourth quarter revenue was within our guidance range despite the rapid deterioration of the global economic environment that began during the latter part of the year," commented Dr. John Deng, Vimicro's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As we entered the first quarter of 2009, the continued weakness of the global economic environment had a significant impact on our customers and our business. Combined with typical seasonality associated with the first quarter and the Chinese New Year holiday, revenue declined during the quarter."

Dr. Deng continued, "Looking back at 2008, Vimicro's overall business remained relatively stable with revenue declining only 6.8%, which was achieved during a challenging time for the economy and the semiconductor industry. Most notable, our notebook camera processor sales grew 92.6% over the prior year and represented 32.4% of total revenue in 2008 as compared to 15.7% in 2007. We also continued our research and development efforts in new product development for current and new markets, such as mobile multimedia, netbooks, smart phones and security surveillance. Additionally, we maintained strong cash and bank deposits reserves with $139.8 million as of the end of first quarter."

Dr. Deng concluded, "For the second quarter, revenue will improve substantially from the first quarter. Vimicro's strong balance sheet, diversified product lines, expanding global customer base and domestic market leadership have been key factors in maintaining our position during this challenging environment. Additionally, our continuous innovation in PC camera, mobile multimedia and surveillance solutions will contribute to our future growth as the economy improves."

Second Quarter Preliminary Results

Vimicro also provided preliminary revenue results for the second quarter of 2009 with estimated revenue ranging between $18 million and $19 million.

Financial Results Conference Call and Web Cast

Vimicro will host a conference call and Web cast today July 6, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's fourth quarter, year ended 2008 and first quarter of 2009. Investors and other interested parties may access the call by dialing 800-901-5217 (or 617-786-2964 outside of the U.S.) with the pass code 56350221, at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

In addition, an audio Web cast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's Web site at http://www.vimicro.com/ . Following the live Web cast, an archived version will be available on the Company's Web site. A telephone replay of the call will also be available approximately two hours after the call and will be available until August 6, 2009 at midnight (ET). The replay number is 888-286-8010 with a pass code of 42330180. International callers should dial 617-801-6888 and enter the same pass code at the prompt.

About Vimicro International Corporation

Vimicro International Corporation is a leading multimedia semiconductor and solution provider that designs, develops and markets proprietary embedded multimedia signal processing chips and solutions that enable multimedia applications for mobile phones over 2.5G/3G networks, PCs over broadband Internet. Vimicro is also expanding in the security and surveillance industry with various digital video products and solutions. Vimicro's ADSs, each of which represents four ordinary shares, are currently trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol "VIMC".

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Vimicro's expectations and forecasts, contain forward-looking statements. Vimicro may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Vimicro's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the company's ability to develop and sell new mobile multimedia products; the expected growth of the mobile multimedia market; the company's ability to increase sales of PC and notebook camera multimedia processors; the company's ability to retain existing customers and acquire new customers and respond to competitive market conditions; the company's ability to respond in a timely manner to the evolving multimedia market and changing consumer preferences and industry standards and to stay abreast of technological changes; the company's ability to secure sufficient foundry capacity in a timely manner; the company's ability to effectively protect its intellectual property and the risk that it may infringe on the intellectual property of others; and cyclicality of the semiconductor industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Vimicro's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Vimicro does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and Vimicro undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Currency Translation

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are based on the applicable exchange rates quoted by the Bank of China as of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, depending on the period discussed, which were RMB 6.8346 to $1.00 and RMB 6.8359 to $1.00, respectively.

Vimicro International Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheets (Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except number of share data) 03/31 12/31 09/30 03/31 12/31 /2009 /2008 /2008 /2008 /2007 (unaudi (unaudit (unaudit (unaudit (audit -ed) -ed) -ed) -ed) -ed) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 76,895 58,215 119,762 114,414 116,958 Short-term time deposits 62,903 14,885 -- -- -- Restricted cash -- 73,157 -- -- -- Available-for-sale securities 2,088 731 -- -- -- Accounts receivable, net 3,897 7,131 6,128 3,399 5,842 Notes receivable -- -- -- -- 297 Inventories 12,244 13,430 14,140 17,407 13,443 Prepayments and other current assets 2,412 2,431 3,354 3,989 2,898 Deferred tax assets 2 2 303 294 283 Total current assets 160,441 169,982 143,687 139,503 139,721 Investment in an associate 168 168 168 164 157 Property, equipment and software, net 8,455 8,736 8,258 8,361 8,249 Land use rights 7,359 7,365 7,388 7,186 4,939 Other assets 938 947 968 974 965 Total assets 177,361 187,198 160,469 156,188 154,031 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable 3,668 8,074 11,102 8,543 7,853 Taxes payable 1,209 1,345 1,189 1,271 1,226 Advances from customers 202 56 139 767 154 Due to an associate -- -- 60 60 60 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4,078 4,870 3,381 3,359 3,510 Total current liabilities 9,157 14,345 15,871 14,000 12,803 Non-current liabilities: Deferred tax liabilities 31 31 26 26 26 Total liabilities 9,188 14,376 15,897 14,026 12,829 Shareholders' equity: Ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value. 137,848,696 and 137,778,145 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 14 14 14 14 14 Additional paid-in capital 143,924 142,681 140,862 138,214 136,418 Treasury stock (1,650) (1,650) -- -- -- Accumulated other comprehensive income 10,137 9,435 9,625 7,759 5,367 Accumulated deficit (23,673) (17,019) (8,711) (6,607) (3,379) Statutory reserve 2,782 2,782 2,782 2,782 2,782 Total parent shareholders' equity 131,534 136,243 144,572 142,162 141,202 Noncontrolling interest 36,639 36,579 -- -- -- Total shareholders' equity 168,173 172,822 144,572 142,162 141,202 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 177,361 187,198 160,469 156,188 154,031 Vimicro International Corporation Consolidated Statements of Income (Amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except number of share data) 2009 Q1 2008 Q4 2008 Q3 2008 Q1 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Net revenue 10,022 22,176 24,942 16,234 Cost of revenue (7,140) (17,521) (16,760) (11,108) Gross profit 2,882 4,655 8,182 5,126 Operating expenses* Research and development, net (5,965) (8,238) (5,839) (5,668) Sales and marketing (992) (1,539) (1,276) (1,126) General and administrative (2,856) (3,569) (2,976) (2,963) Total operating expenses (9,813) (13,346) (10,091) (9,757) Loss from operations (6,931) (8,691) (1,909) (4,631) Other income / (expense): Interest income 352 397 593 772 Foreign exchange gain, net 9 39 141 631 Others, net (17) 252 121 -- (Loss) / income before income taxes and share of (loss) / gain of an associate (6,587) (8,003) (1,054) (3,228) Income taxes (expense) / benefit -- (305) -- -- Net (loss) / income before share of (loss) / gain of an associate (6,587) (8,308) (1,054) (3,228) Share of (loss) / gain of an associate, net of tax -- -- (1) -- Net (loss) / income (6,587) (8,308) (1,055) (3,228) Less: Noncontrolling interest 67 -- -- -- (Loss)/income attributed to ordinary shareholders (6,654) (8,308) (1,055) (3,228) Other comprehensive income / (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (35) (161) 382 2,392 Unrealized gain / (loss) on available- for-sale securities 730 (29) -- -- Other comprehensive income / (loss) before noncontrolling interest: 695 (190) 382 2,392 Less: Noncontrolling Interest in other comprehensive income (7) -- -- - Other comprehensive income / (loss) after noncontrolling interest: 702 (190) 382 2,392 Comprehensive (loss) / income (5,952) (8,498) (673) (836) (Loss) / income per share -Basic (0.05) (0.06) (0.01) (0.02) -Diluted (0.05) (0.06) (0.01) (0.02) (Loss) / income per ADS -Basic (0.19) (0.24) (0.03) (0.09) -Diluted (0.19) (0.24) (0.03) (0.09) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding -Basic 137,772,235 139,193,972 140,944,218 140,059,154 -Diluted 137,772,235 139,193,972 140,944,218 140,059,154 Weighted average number of ADS outstanding -Basic 34,443,059 34,798,493 35,236,055 35,014,788 -Diluted 34,443,059 34,798,493 35,236,055 35,014,788 * Components of share-based compensation expenses are included in the following expense captions: Research and development (538) (743) (567) (700) Sales and marketing (86) (176) (207) (261) General and administrative (613) (901) (574) (835) 2007 Q4 FY2008 FY2007 (unaudited) (unaudited) (Audited) Net revenue 24,281 86,497 92,753 Cost of revenue (16,940) (61,814) (64,290) Gross profit 7,341 24,683 28,463 Operating expenses* Research and development, net (4,068) (24,585) (20,039) Sales and marketing (897) (5,049) (4,668) General and administrative (2,642) (12,285) (10,431) Total operating expenses (7,607) (41,919) (35,138) Loss from operations (266) (17,236) (6,675) Other income / (expense): Interest income 831 2,371 4,001 Foreign exchange gain, net 195 1,144 185 Others, net 502 387 385 (Loss) / income before income taxes and share of (loss) / gain of an associate 1,262 (13,334) (2,104) Income taxes (expense) / benefit 99 (305) 99 Net (loss) / income before share of (loss) / gain of an associate 1,361 (13,639) (2,005) Share of (loss) / gain of an associate, net of tax -- (1) 1 Net (loss) / income 1,361 (13,640) (2,004) Less: Noncontrolling interest -- -- -- (Loss)/income attributed to ordinary shareholders 1,361 (13,640) (2,004) Other comprehensive income / (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,565 4,097 3,380 Unrealized gain / (loss) on available- for-sale securities -- (29) -- Other comprehensive income / (loss) before noncontrolling interest: 1,565 4,068 3,380 Less: Noncontrolling Interest in other comprehensive income -- -- -- Other comprehensive income / (loss) after noncontrolling interest: 1,565 4,068 3,380 Comprehensive (loss) / income 2,926 (9,572) 1,376 (Loss) / income per share -Basic 0.01 (0.10) (0.01) -Diluted 0.01 (0.10) (0.01) (Loss) / income per ADS -Basic 0.04 (0.39) (0.06) -Diluted 0.04 (0.39) (0.06) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding -Basic 139,947,513 140,261,311 139,709,890 -Diluted 143,316,622 140,261,311 139,709,890 Weighted average number of ADS outstanding -Basic 34,986,878 35,065,328 34,927,472 -Diluted 35,829,155 35,065,328 34,927,472 * Components of share-based compensation expenses are included in the following expense captions: Research and development (17) (2,613) (2,240) Sales and marketing (46) (852) (654) General and administrative (511) (2,811) (2,053) For further information about Vimicro, please contact: Investor Contacts: Jiabin Song, Senior Manager Investment & IR Phone: +86-10-6894-8888 x7270 Email: songjiabin@vimicro.com Shelton Group Investor Relations Leanne K. Sievers, EVP Phone: +1-949-224-3874 Email: lsievers@sheltongroup.com

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CONTACT: Investor Contacts: Jiabin Song, Senior Manager Investment & IR
at +86-10-6894-8888 x7270 or songjiabin@vimicro.com; Or Leanne K. Sievers, EVP,
Shelton Group Investor Relations at +1-949-224-3874 or
lsievers@sheltongroup.com

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

Formula Announces Filing of Draft Prospectus in Israel

HERZLIYA, Israel, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. a leading provider of information technology products, solutions and services, (hereinafter: the "Company") announced today that it has filed a draft prospectus with the Israeli Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange relating to a proposed public offering of debentures in Israel.

The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering for general corporate purposes, which may include future acquisitions and financing its operating and investment activity.

Any offering made pursuant to the prospectus will be made in Israel to residents of Israel only. The said securities will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and will not be offered or sold in the United States. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

About Formula

Formula Systems Ltd. is a global information technology company principally engaged, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in providing software consulting services, developing proprietary software products and providing computer-based business solutions.

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve various risks that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: stock market conditions, regulatory approvals, market demand for the Company's products, dependence on strategic partners, integration of new business, successful implementation of Formula's products, economic and competitive factors, international market conditions, management of growth, technological developments, the ability to finance operations and other factors which are detailed in Formula's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its most recent report on Form 20-F. Formula undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revision to any forward-looking statement.

Contact: Israel: Naamit Salomon, CFO, Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. +972-9-959-8800

Formula Systems Ltd.

CONTACT: Contact: Israel: Naamit Salomon, CFO, Formula Systems (1985)
Ltd., +972-9-959-8800

Oscar Winner Landreth's New Animated Short 'The Spine' Created With Autodesk Maya

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Filmmaker Chris Landreth's latest animated short film, "The Spine", was shaped with Autodesk, Inc.'s Autodesk Maya 3D modeling, animation and rendering software. Having used Maya to shape his 2004 Oscar-winning short "Ryan", Landreth once again chose Maya to express his creative vision.

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"The Spine" is a psychologically driven film that uses bizarre imagery to tell the story of a couple trapped in a spiral of mutual destruction. Main characters Dan and Mary Rutherford evolve, adapt and break as they navigate an unhappy marriage. Landreth's unique animation style has characters literally wearing their lives on their bodies.

"Dan and Mary are in a toxic relationship that you see reflected in their physicality," explained Landreth. "Dan is reduced to a spineless being that melts over furniture, while Mary's body bloats with her problems. Autodesk Maya was used for modeling, texturing, animating, rigging and visual effects. The software has such a rich toolset. I particularly enjoyed exploring new creative paths with Maya nCloth. Our team used it to simulate everything from Dan's viscous body to breaking glass and all kinds of fabrics." Maya nCloth is part of the Maya Nucleus simulation framework that helps artists quickly direct and control cloth and other material simulations.

"The Spine" was produced by the National Film Board of Canada in association with Copperheart Animation and C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, with the creative participation of Autodesk and Seneca College School of Communication Arts. Digital artists and engineers from Autodesk collaborated with Landreth to ensure successful completion of the project. Fifteen Seneca College students worked on the film for four months, as part of their graduation project.

"I worked with Seneca College students on 'Ryan' and was excited to collaborate with the institution again," said Landreth. "It was great to work with such a talented team of students. For some of them, 'The Spine' was their first real-world project. They were up and running within a week. Thanks to their talent and Maya software's power and speed, we were always ahead of the production schedule."

"The Spine" debuted at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival (June 813) in Annecy, France, and premiered at the Worldwide Short Film Festival (June 1621) in Toronto, Canada. It won a "Best of Fest" award at the Melbourne International Animation Festival (June 22-28). Landreth is currently working on his first full-length feature film, called "Lovecraft," and expects to once again make movie magic with Maya.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art Digital Prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

About Filmmaker Chris Landreth

Chris Landreth was born in the United States and earned his MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1986. He gained international recognition with his first short films, "The End" (released in 1995 and nominated for an Oscar) and "Bingo" (Best Animated short at the 1998 Genie Awards). His reputation only grew with the release of his next film, "Ryan" (2004), which won more than 50 awards, including an Oscar. With "The Spine" (2009), Landreth continues his explorations in the use of unique imagery to represent human psychological turmoil. He is currently working with producer Steve Hoban on his first animated feature film, "Lovecraft."

About the National Film Board of Canada

The world changes, our stories live on - that's the National Film Board of Canada's pledge to Canadians as it marks its 70th anniversary in 2009 with a new national online Screening Room and a slate of bold, innovative productions. Canada's public film producer and distributor, the NFB produces and distributes auteur animation, social-issue documentaries, alternative drama and digital content that provide the world with a unique Canadian perspective. In collaboration with its international partners and co-producers, the NFB is expanding the vocabulary of 21st century cinema and breaking new ground in form and content, through community filmmaking projects, cross-platform media, interactive cinema, stereoscopic animation - and more. Since the NFB's founding in 1939, it has created over 13,000 productions and won over 5,000 awards, including 12 Oscars and more than 90 Genies. To watch over 1000 productions online or for more information, visit NFB.ca.

Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Maya are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. Oscar is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

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Dunayevich, +1-415-547-2472, rama.dunayevich@autodesk.com, both of Autodesk,
Inc.

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

IAC to Audiocast Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IAC will audiocast a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results and certain forward-looking information on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). IAC will issue a press release reporting results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29th.

The live audiocast and replay will be open to the public at http://www.iac.com/Investors.

Contacts: Lisa Jaffa IAC Investor Relations (212) 314-7400 Leslie Cafferty IAC Corporate Communications (212) 314-7251

IAC

CONTACT: Lisa Jaffa of IAC Investor Relations, +1-212-314-7400; or
Leslie Cafferty of IAC Corporate Communications, +1-212-314-7251

Web Site: http://www.iac.com/Investors

TAT Technologies Ltd. Resolves Commercial Dispute With Honeywell

GEDERA, Israel, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. ("TAT") today announced that it had amicably resolved its commercial dispute with Honeywell International Inc. relating to the MRO business of TAT's U.S. subsidiary, Limco-Piedmont, Inc. ("LPI"). Honeywell is a key supplier to such business. In connection with such resolution, Honeywell has agreed to extend the terms of its agreements with LPI for an additional three years (till May 31, 2014). LPI has made additional payment to Honeywell under the agreements in the aggregate amount of $3.6M.

About the Company

TAT Technologies Ltd. provides a variety of services and products to the military and commercial aerospace and ground defense industries through its Gedera facility in Israel, as well as through its subsidiaries, Bental Industries Ltd., in Israel and Limco - Piedmont, Inc., in the U.S.

TAT operates under four operational segments: (i) OEM of Heat Transfer products (ii) OEM of Electric Motion Systems (iii) MRO services; and (iv) parts services, each with the following characteristics.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Heat Transfer products primarily relate to the (i) design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; and (ii) manufacture and sale of environmental control and cooling systems and (iii) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Electric Motion Systems primarily relate to the design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of electrical motor applications for airborne and ground systems. TAT activities in this segment commenced with the acquisition of Bental in August 2008 and accordingly, the results in this segment for fiscal year 2008 are not compared with the previous years.

TAT's MRO services include the remanufacture, overhaul and repair of heat transfer equipment and other aircraft components, APUs, propellers and landing gear. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates FAA certified repair stations, which provide aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's parts segment focuses on inventory management and sale of APU parts, propellers and landing gear. TAT offers parts services for commercial, regional and charter airlines and business aircraft owners.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which include, without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operation results, synergies, customer benefits, growth opportunities, financial improvements, expected expense savings and other benefits anticipated from the merger. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations including, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on form F-4, its annual report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

TAT's executive offices are located in the Re'em Industrial Park, Neta Boulevard, Bnei Ayish, Gedera 70750, Israel, and TAT's telephone number is +972-8-862-8500.

For further information, please call Mr. Yaron Shalem, the Company CFO, at +972-8-8628503.

TAT Technologies Ltd

CONTACT: For further information, please call Mr. Yaron Shalem, the
Company CFO, at +972-8-8628503.

CDI Corp. Schedules 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Announcement, Conference Call

PHILADELPHIA, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CDI Corp. will report its 2009 second quarter results on Thursday, July 30, 2009, prior to the opening of the market.

Following the release, management will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company's results. The call can be accessed live, via the Internet, at http://www.cdicorp.com/. A replay will be available for 14 days.

Company Information

Headquartered in Philadelphia, CDI Corp. is a leading provider of engineering and information technology outsourcing solutions and professional staffing. Its operating units include CDI Engineering Solutions, CDI IT Solutions, CDI AndersElite Limited and Management Recruiters International, Inc. Visit CDI at http://www.cdicorp.com/.

CDI Corp.

CONTACT: Vincent Webb, Vice President, Corporate Communications and
Marketing, +1-215-636-1240, Vince.Webb@cdicorp.com, or Mark Kerschner, Chief
Financial Officer, +1-215-636-1105, Mark.Kerschner@cdicorp.com, both of CDI
Corp.

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

NI Technology Research Updates Outlooks for Sun Microsystems, Tellabs, Alvarion, Finisar, and RF Micro Devices

PRINCETON, N.J., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Sun Microsystems , Tellabs , Alvarion , Finisar and RF Micro Devices .

Editor Paul McWilliams has helped his subscribers generate huge returns on undervalued tech stocks in 2009. Out of the 80 stocks highlighted in his Undervalued Tech Stocks reports, 21 have produced returns in excess of 70% year to date. All of these were ranked as either good "strategic" or "speculative" buys. The average return for all stocks ranked as either "speculative" or "strategic" buys was 40.7%, better than twice the return of stocks he thought readers should avoid.

McWilliams now turns his attention to his quarterly State of Tech reports. In this exclusive series of reports, McWilliams offers data, charts, and analysis that illustrate important tech paradigms and highlight important trends that will move stocks during the upcoming quarter.

To read McWilliams' State of Tech series that is designed to prepare investors for the July earnings season, please accept our invitation to take a free 21-day, no risk test drive with Next Inning by visiting the following link:

https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn843

McWilliams covers these topics and more in his most recent State of Tech report:

-- Based on the purchase price offered by Oracle, Sun will return a bit more than a 130% profit for Next Inning subscribers who bought it when McWilliams recommended the stock in his December "Undervalued Stocks" report. Are there ways for investors to pocket some of the buyout cash early or maybe even get a modest premium over what Oracle has offered for Sun?

-- Tellabs is up 44% since McWilliams highlighted the stock in his December "Undervalued Stocks" report. Even after this gain, does Tellabs valuation still offer room for more upside?

-- With Alvarion up over 50% in the last month, is it "too late" to get in on this high-flying stock. What factors point to more potential upside even after the recent gains?

-- How healthy is Finisar's balance sheet? How will the dynamics of supply and demand in optical networking affect Finisar?

-- What are the two sides of the RF Micro story? Does McWilliams expect a positive surprise from RF Micro's upcoming earnings report that could drive shares above $5?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 178% since its inception versus 2% for the S&P 500.

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 30+ 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 of Next Inning Technology Research,
+1-888-278-5515

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

BullMarket.com Publishes 40-Page High-Yield MLP Report

PRINCETON, N.J., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, has published a 40-page special report on master limited partnerships (MLPs).The report covers over 30 MLPs and LLCs and gives BullMarket's top pick in nine different subsectors. It also looks at what an MLP is, examines the dynamics of the various industries they operate in, explains and displays various valuation metrics, and answers some common questions.

Among the stocks featured in the report include Nustar Energy , Penn Virginia Resource , EV Energy Partners , Navios Maritime Partners , StonMor , and many more.

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

Start your 14-day free trial today: https://www.bullmarket.com/subscribe/pr/?refer=BMR553P

In its MLP special report, BullMarket.com wrote: "For income-oriented investors, MLPs make good investments, as they provide a steady source of income that also has tax benefits. Usually about 80-90% of the distributions from MLPs are tax deferred and are classified as return of capital, which instead reduces an investor's original cost basis. Thus, one wouldn't have to pay taxes on this part of the distribution until the stock is sold."

BullMarket.com looked at the following topics, among others:

-- Why are MLPs a good investment option for income-oriented investors? Are their dividends safe?

-- How can MLPs pay out dividends that are higher than their reported profits?

-- What characteristics does BullMarket.com look for when picking MLP investments?

-- What valuation metrics should investors look at when choosing an MLP investment?

-- Are MLPs better investments than Canadian Energy Trusts like Baytex ?

-- Which MLPs are currently the best to own and why? -- Which MLPs are currently BullMarket.com's favorites and why? About BullMarket.com:

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

Contact:

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

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

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

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

AT&T Positioned by Analyst Firm as a Leader in Web Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Services

DALLAS, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced that it was positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in Gartner's 2009 Magic Quadrant for Web Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Services (On Demand) Report(1).

In the Magic Quadrant for Web Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Services (On Demand) Report, Gartner evaluated AT&T's ability to execute and completeness of vision.

With 38 global Internet data centers (IDCs) in 10 countries, AT&T is the industry's largest network-based provider of managed hosting and infrastructure services. In August 2008, AT&T announced AT&T Synaptic Hosting, its next generation, utility-based platform that creates a virtual IT infrastructure where business customers can receive computing processing, services and support instantaneously and at scale.

AT&T also recently announced AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Service, its first pure on-demand cloud computing offer which provides enterprise-class storage service that lets customers use the AT&T network cloud to store, distribute and retrieve data as needed to meet their business requirements. The service automatically scales storage capacity up or down as needed, and users pay only for the amount they use.

"In my opinion, AT&T's position in the Leaders Quadrant by Gartner is a clear validation of AT&T's broad vision for cloud computing, as well as the ability to serve our customers worldwide with advanced managed services offerings and Internet data center services," said Roman Pacewicz, senior vice president, Strategy and Application Services, AT&T Business Solutions.

AT&T Hosting and Application Services provides a variety of hosted infrastructure, managed services and managed applications capabilities that support the IT operations of customers ranging from small and midsize businesses up to the largest global corporations. Customer applications enabled by AT&T include corporate Web sites, e-commerce, digital content delivery, multiplayer online gaming, collaborative intranets and extranets, data backup and recovery, enterprise resource planning and more.

For more information on AT&T Web hosting and cloud computing services, go to http://www.att.com/hosting and http://www.att.com/synaptic.

(1) Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Hosting and Hosted Cloud System Infrastructure Services (On Demand) by L. Leong, T. Chamberlin, 7/2/09

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

About the Magic Quadrant

The Magic Quadrants are copyrighted 2009 by Gartner, Inc. and are reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services.

(C) 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Juanita Mo, Office, +1-212-453-2499, Mobile, +1-415-867-8833,
jmo@attnews.us, or Mike Lordi, Office, +1-908-234-6071, Mobile,
+1-908-329-4854, mlordi@attnews.us, both for AT&T

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

Global Axcess Corp Announces Consulting Agreement with Hayden IR to Develop and Implement a Strategic Investor Relations Campaign

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Axcess Corp (BULLETIN BOARD: GAXC) (the "Company" and "GAXC"), an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced it has retained Hayden IR ("Hayden"), a national, New York-based investor relations consulting firm, to develop and implement a strategic investor relations campaign.

Mr. George McQuain, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, "I am pleased to announce that we have entered into a consulting agreement with Hayden IR to help us maximize shareholder value. Hayden was selected based on its demonstrated capabilities and excellent references from both customers as well as the investor community. Specifically, Hayden will help us develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing investor relations campaign with the general objective of expanding awareness among stockbrokers, analysts, micro-cap portfolio/fund managers, and market makers. Hayden will implement for us a comprehensive, customized approach which will concisely communicate the performance, strategic vision, reputation, and competitive strengths of GAXC to investors throughout the country. Additionally, Hayden will work directly with us to address any investor concerns and improve perceptions while communicating the key investment thesis for GAXC."

With offices in New York, Phoenix, Minneapolis and San Diego, Hayden IR provides a comprehensive range of investor relations services to a growing list of clients. For more than a decade, Hayden IR has been a recognized leader in driving market recognition and creating sustainable competitive advantages for more than 100 micro- and small-cap companies. Hayden delivers expertise and professionalism in such areas as investor management, relationship building, awareness campaigns, online presence and corporate identity.

Mr. Brett Maas, Managing Partner at Hayden IR, stated, "In my opinion, the management of Global Axcess Corp has done a tremendous job of repositioning the enterprise to differentiate it from others in the industry and to set the stage for revenue growth and margin expansion. In each of the last three years, the Company has grown its revenue and generated free cash flow, including 13 cents per share in free cash flow during fiscal 2008. Global Axcess Corp is a profitable, publicly-traded company in the non-bank ATM independent sales organization (ISO) segment of the market, and I believe this financial performance is not reflected in its current share price. As the seventh-largest non-bank, ATM ISO, the Company has established a profitable, fully-integrated growth platform for the ownership, sale, distribution and maintenance of transaction processing businesses. The Company's strategy to leverage the national footprint to become a differentiated provider of self-service kiosks of all kinds throughout the country will, in my opinion, help the Company to achieve consistent growth and premium valuations."

Mr. George McQuain continued, "When deciding upon engaging an outside Investor Relations firm, we felt that Hayden's services would be a natural complement to our in-house IR initiatives. We look forward to a successful and rewarding partnership."

About Global Axcess Corp

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Global Axcess Corp was founded in 2001 with a mission to emerge as the leading independent provider of self-service kiosk services in the United States. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nationwide Money Services, Inc. ("NMS"), the Company provides turnkey ATM management solutions that include cash, project and account management services. NMS currently owns, manages or operates approximately 4,300 ATMs in its national network spanning 44 states. For more information on the Company, please visit http://www.globalaxcess.biz/.

Investor Relations Contact: Sharon Jackson: 904-395-1149 IR@GAXC.biz Hayden IR: Brett Maas or Jeff Stanlis: (646) 536-7331 Brett@haydenir.com / Jeff@haydenir.com

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as: "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should" or "anticipates," or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. Various important risks and uncertainties may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. For a list and description of the risks and uncertainties the Company faces, please refer to Part I, Item 1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2009, and other filings that have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, and such statements are current only as of the date they are made.

Global Axcess Corp

CONTACT: Investor Relations: Sharon Jackson, Global Axcess Corp,
+1-904-395-1149, IR@GAXC.biz; or Brett Maas, Brett@haydenir.com, or Jeff
Stanlis, Jeff@haydenir.com, both of Hayden IR, +1-646-536-7331

Web Site: http://www.globalaxcess.biz/

L'UNESCO et Microsoft annoncent la création d'un groupe de travail sur les technologies de l'information et des communications pour l'épanouissement à long terme des talents et le développement durable

PARIS, July 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- Collaboration pour la promotion d'un meilleur accès aux TIC et de leur plus grande popularisation en vue d'améliorer l'éducation supérieure.

L'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture (UNESCO) et Microsoft Corp. ont annoncé aujourd'hui la formation d'un groupe de travail commun pour aider les établissements d'enseignement supérieur à travers le monde à relever le défi croissant consistant à soutenir les efforts de dynamisation de la croissance économique et les stratégies du développement de la force de travail. Le groupe de travail UNESCO-Microsoft sur l'enseignement supérieur et les technologies de l'information et des communications (TIC) se consacrera à l'élaboration d'un plan stratégique afin d'identifier comment les TIC peuvent Ãªtre utilisées par les gouvernements en tant que catalyseur du changement.

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L'annonce a été faite à l'occasion de la Conférence mondiale sur l'enseignement supérieur (CMES) de l'UNESCO qui a démarré aujourd'hui et à laquelle participent presque 100 ministres de l'éducation, hauts fonctionnaires de l'éducation et fonctionnaires. La CMES se concentre aussi sur les problèmes critiques que sont la réduction des financements éducatifs à l'échelle mondiale, compte tenu du contexte économique actuel, et le besoin qu'ont les gouvernements de trouver des mesures abordables pour la formation et l'amélioration à court terme de la force de travail afin de soutenir la reprise économique et la croissance. De nombreuses délégations originaires de régions en développement ont mis l'accent sur les défis à long terme que sont la réforme de l'enseignement supérieur et le développement des capacités.

Le groupe de travail UNESCO-Microsoft sur l'éducation supérieure et les TIC s'attachera à analyser les conclusions et les recommandations de la CMES, en plus des réactions des experts mondiaux et des parties intéressées sur l'enseignement supérieur, afin d'identifier les initiatives clés qui permettront une utilisation plus efficace des TIC dans l'enseignement, l'apprentissage et la recherche au-delà de l'éducation secondaire.

<< L'enseignement supérieur joue un rôle de plus en plus stratégique dans l'émergence de travailleurs qualifiés dans tous les pays. Notre objectif est de garantir que les institutions d'enseignement supérieur prennent en compte les besoins cruciaux à long terme de nos sociétés de plus en plus fondées sur les connaissances et que les étudiants d'aujourd'hui soient préparés le mieux possible à participer à la croissance économique et à relever les principaux défis dans l'éducation, la santé et l'environnement >>, explique Nicholas Burnett, sous-directeur général pour l'éducation. << Ã€ travers la création du groupe de travail UNESCO-Microsoft pour l'enseignement supérieur et les TIC nous aiderons à mobiliser des ressources stratégiques critiques pour mieux aider les ministères de l'éducation du monde entier. >>

Mobilisation initiale des ressources TIC

La mauvaise conjoncture économique actuelle et la demande croissante pour l'enseignement supérieur créent une pression énorme sur les gouvernements pour qu'ils financent l'enseignement supérieur et les programmes de soutien nécessaires à la formation de la prochaine génération de travailleurs possédant les talents nécessaires pour participer à la reprise économique. Dans le cadre du groupe de travail UNESCO-Microsoft pour l'enseignement supérieur et les TIC et à travers Microsoft Education Alliance, Microsoft proposera des solutions personnalisées de ressources pour l'amélioration de l'éducation à court terme, y compris des programmes, des formations et un accès abordable aux logiciels de collaboration et de développement.

<< Nous pensons que la technologie a un rôle vital à jouer dans le développement des talents du 21e siècle en élargissant l'accès à l'éducation et en personnalisant l'expérience pédagogique pour adapter l'enseignement aux besoins uniques de chaque étudiant >>, déclare Michael Golden, vice-président de groupe, Education Products Group chez Microsoft. << Ce programme rend les ressources technologiques plus accessibles que jamais aux gouvernements et aux étudiants du monde entier. Nous continuerons à appuyer dans toute la mesure de nos moyens l'UNESCO et notre nouveau groupe de travail sur l'enseignement supérieur et les TIC. >>

Pour plus de renseignements sur les ressources de Microsoft, veuillez consulter http://www.microsoft.com/education/ELF09.aspx.

Ã€ propos de l'UNESCO

L'UNESCO (Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture) est l'agence des Nations Unies responsable de la promotion de la coopération internationale dans les domaines de l'éducation, des sciences, de la culture et de la communication. Le rôle de l'UNESCO est celui d'un laboratoire d'idées et de normalisateur afin de mettre en place des accords universels sur le développement émergent et les problèmes éthiques. L'organisation est aussi un lieu de centralisation pour la dissémination et le partage de l'information et de la connaissance tout en aidant ses états membres à développer ses capacités humaines et institutionnelles.

Ã€ propos du programme Potentiel illimité

Par l'intermédiaire de son programme Potentiel illimité, Microsoft est déterminé à rendre la technologie plus abordable, pertinente et accessible pour les 5 milliards de personnes qui, pour le moment, ne peuvent pas en profiter. La société vise à concrétiser cet objectif en participant à la transformation de l'éducation et en encourageant une culture d'innovation afin de favoriser l'émergence d'emplois et d'opportunités plus attrayants. En travaillant de concert avec les gouvernements, les organisations intergouvernementales, les organisations non gouvernementales et les partenaires commerciaux, Microsoft souhaite atteindre sa première étape jalon : équiper un milliard de personnes qui n'ont pas actuellement accès à la technologie d'ici à 2015.

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.

Equipe de réponse rapide, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com; Cynthia Guttman, chargée des communications, secteur de l'éducation, UNESCO, c.guttman@unesco.org; Remarque à l'intention des rédacteurs : si vous souhaitez obtenir des renseignements supplémentaires à propos de Microsoft, veuillez consulter la page Web de Microsoft au http://www.microsoft.com/presspass dans les pages d'informations d'entreprise de Microsoft. Les liens hypertextes, les numéros de téléphones et les titres étaient exacts au moment de la publication mais sont susceptibles d'avoir changé. Pour de l'aide supplémentaire, les journalistes et les analystes peuvent contacter l'Equipe de réponse rapide de Microsoft ou les personnes appropriées répertoriées sur la page http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx; Logo : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO, Photo : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090706/SF41976LOGO

McClatchy to Webcast Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McClatchy Company announced today that its second quarter earnings conference call will be accessible live to the media and general public via Internet webcast and through listen-only, dial-in conference lines.

The conference call will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern, 8:00 a.m. Pacific time. McClatchy's earnings announcement will be released to newswire services before the market opens on July 21. The full text of the announcement and the financial tables also will be available on McClatchy's website.

The live webcast and press release will be accessible through http://www.mcclatchy.com/ and an archive of the webcast will be available for future reference.

In addition, McClatchy will provide access to the conference call through listen-only, dial-in conference lines. To gain access to the call, dial 1-877-278-1205 at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. The call conference ID is 18707443.

About McClatchy

The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 30 daily newspapers, approximately 50 non-dailies, and direct marketing and direct mail operations. McClatchy also operates leading local websites in each of its markets which extend its audience reach. The websites offer users comprehensive news and information, advertising, e-commerce and other services. Together with its newspapers and direct marketing products, these interactive operations make McClatchy the leading local media company in each of its premium high growth markets. McClatchy-owned newspapers include The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer, and The News & Observer (Raleigh).

McClatchy also owns a portfolio of premium digital assets, including 14.4% of CareerBuilder, the nation's largest online job site, 25.6% of Classified Ventures, a newspaper industry partnership that offers two of the nation's premier classified websites: the auto website, cars.com, and the rental site, apartments.com and 33.3% of HomeFinder, LLC which operates the real estate website HomeFinder.com. McClatchy is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI.

The McClatchy Company

CONTACT: Elaine Lintecum of The McClatchy Company, +1-916-321-1846,
elintecum@mcclatchy.com

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

Material Sciences Corporation to Host Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Conference Call on July 13

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Material Sciences Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: MASC) , a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications, announced it will report first quarter results on Friday, July 10, at the close of market. The company will follow this with a conference call to discuss its results on Monday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. Clifford D. Nastas, chief executive officer, and James M. Froisland, senior vice president, chief financial officer, chief information officer and corporate secretary, will discuss the company's financial performance and answer questions from the financial community.

Material Sciences invites interested security analysts and institutional investors to participate in the conference call by dialing 877-407-9210 several minutes before the call begins. International participants should dial 201-689-8049. An audio replay will be available for one week at 877-660-6853 for domestic callers, and 201-612-7415 for international access. The account number for this conference is 286 and the conference code is 327459.

Investors also may access a live webcast of the call on Investors Page of the company's Web site: http://www.matsci.com/. A replay will be available here about two hours after the call concludes.

About Material Sciences

Material Sciences Corporation is a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications. MSC uses its expertise in materials, which it leverages through relationships and a network of partners, to solve customer-specific problems. The company's stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol MASC.

Material Sciences Corporation

CONTACT: James M. Froisland, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Chief Information Officer and Corporate Secretary of Material
Sciences Corporation, +1-847-718-8020; or Media, Lynne Franklin of Wordsmith,
+1-847-729-5716, for Material Sciences Corporation

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

Bell Labs Scientists Tkach and Chraplyvy Awarded 2009 Marconi Prize

PARIS, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that two scientists from Bell Labs, its world-renowned research organization, have been awarded the prestigious 2009 Marconi Fellowship and Prize.

The two scientists, Andrew Chraplyvy and Robert Tkach, were recognized for their insights into how information is transmitted over optical networks and for finding innovative ways to significantly increase the speed and capacity of optical fiber communications systems.

The Marconi Prize is awarded annually to a living scientist whose work in the field of communications and information technology advances the social, economic and cultural improvement of all humanity.

Chraplyvy and Tkach recognized that demand for network capacity was growing exponentially and that nonlinearities inherent in optical transmission would make it virtually impossible to achieve the speeds required to meet that demand. The two scientists realized that previous approaches for increasing transmission efficiency were not sufficient and this realization motivated them to develop novel techniques that would overcome these limitations.

Robert Lucky, chairman of the Marconi Society explained, "Andy and Bob developed the concept of dispersion management -- and also conceived a new optical fiber type. The effect of these innovations was to enable wavelength-division-multiplexed (WDM) fiber transmission systems with capacities beyond one Terabit/second per fiber -- a 100-fold capacity increase in a mere ten years."

"Andy and Bob's groundbreaking research paved the way towards meeting society's growing need for high bandwidth applications such as telemedicine, enhanced conferencing and other emerging applications," said Jeong Kim President of Bell Labs. "Andy and Bob exemplify the caliber of people who work at Bell labs and the pre-eminent research they perform," he added.

Chraplyvy, vice president of optical transport networks research and Tkach, director of transmission systems and networks research, both began their work at Bell Labs in the early 1980's and have since received many of the industry's highest honors such as the John Tyndall and the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Awards, have been inducted into National Academy of Engineering and have been named IEEE, Bell Labs and Optical Society of America Fellows. They also hold numerous patents in the areas of lightwave systems and fiber optics.

About Alcatel-Lucent

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

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TechTeam Government Solutions Director Receives Human Resources Leadership Award

CHANTILLY, Va., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TechTeam Global, Inc. , announced today that its director of recruiting, Harriet Dunlap, has been recognized as an "Emerging Leader" by the 2009 HR Leadership Awards of Greater Washington.

The HR Leadership Awards were established in 2001 to honor human resources executives for making outstanding contributions to their organizations and the field of human resource management. Winners in the Emerging Leader category were selected based on their knowledge of sound HR management techniques that positively impact business, their broad and adaptable HR competencies and their potential for leading organization-wide HR functions. In addition, nominees were evaluated on the recognition they received from supervisors, business partners and customers for their leadership, innovation and advancement of strategic initiatives.

"In a highly competitive market like the government contracting community, recruiting talented, qualified and motivated employees is a critical component of an organization's ability to succeed," said David Kriegman, president of TechTeam Government Solutions. "Harriet's contributions to TechTeam benefit every facet of our employee culture and support the service we provide to our customers."

Dunlap has more than 14 years of HR experience in a variety of industries and is seasoned in forming and leading successful teams that develop a dynamic business environment and corporate culture. At TechTeam, she and her team create and implement human resource programs, policies and procedures, and benefit programs that foster good employee relations, ongoing employee development and healthy work/life management.

"I am honored to be recognized by this distinguished organization, and am so proud that the work we do ultimately helps TechTeam better serve the public sector," said Dunlap.

About TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc.

TechTeam Government Solutions provides IT-based services to DoD, Federal Civilian, and state and local agencies. TechTeam has core competencies in cyber security, network engineering, ITIL(R)-based managed services, enterprise architecture, net-centric operations, and modeling and simulation sciences. For information about TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc., please call 800-275-1177 or visit http://www.techteamgovt.com/.

About TechTeam Global, Inc.

TechTeam Global, Inc. is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing services to large and medium businesses, as well as government organizations. The company's primary services include service desk, technical support, desk-side support, security administration, infrastructure management and related professional services. TechTeam also provides a number of specialized, value-added services in specific vertical markets. Founded in 1979, TechTeam has nearly 3,000 employees across the world, providing IT support in 32 languages. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "TEAM." For more information, call 800-522-4451 or visit http://www.techteam.com/.

Contacts: TechTeam Government Boscobel Marketing Boscobel Marketing Solutions, Inc. Communications Communications Damon Scott Jessica Klenk Michael Rudd (703) 956-8160 (301) 588-2900 Ext. 121 (301) 588-2900 Ext. 115 damon.scott@techteam.com jklenk@boscobel.com mrudd@boscobel.com

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CONTACT: Damon Scott of TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc.,
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CA Expands Offerings for Unified Business Service Assurance and Automation for Next-Generation Virtualized Data Centers and Private Clouds

DATCHETT, England, July 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- Support for VMware vSphere(TM) 4 and Cisco Nexus(R) 1000V will Help Customers Achieve Lean IT by Providing Simplified, Model-Based Management Using CA's Integrated Infrastructure Availability, Performance and Automation Management Solution

CA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CA) today announced an innovative strategy for optimizing IT services by improving the management of next-generation virtualized data centers and private clouds. CA's solution for unified business service assurance and automation will involve coupling comprehensive availability and performance management for VMware vSphere(TM) 4 environments and Cisco virtualized network switches.

CA is broadening the scope of CA Spectrum(R) Infrastructure Manager, CA eHealth(R) Performance Manager and CA Spectrum Automation Manager to encompass in one fully-integrated, end-to-end management solution both physical and virtual server and network environments, as well as databases, voice and unified communications systems, and other networked applications. The products are being enhanced to support VMware vSphere 4 and the Cisco Nexus(R) 1000V distributed virtual software switch, which is an integrated option in VMware vSphere 4. The extensive solution will help enable customers to easily and coherently manage these environments through one user interface and within a powerful unified information model. This will help customers achieve Lean IT by speeding time to problem identification and resolution.

"With the integration of the Cisco Nexus 1000V with VMware vSphere 4, the lines between physical and virtual network and systems management have blurred," said Roger Pilc, corporate senior vice president and general manager of CA's Infrastructure Management and Automation business unit. "CA's support for VMware vSphere 4 and Cisco Nexus 1000V will provide a unique, highly integrated, closed-loop approach to business service assurance and automation. Our solution will help customers achieve Lean IT by increasing IT operations productivity while improving service assurance, helping to reduce administrative overhead, and lowering total cost of ownership."

CA aims to reduce the complexity of managing fast-growing, dynamic virtual and physical environments by bringing a consistent user experience across end-to-end infrastructure management. Virtualization offers impressive server consolidation-related cost savings, and customers cite the need to reduce management complexities that result from disparate tools and fragmented teams. Moreover, to benefit from hybrid cloud architectures, enterprises and service providers have to enhance network performance visibility in context of server performance.

CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager and CA eHealth Performance Manager's support for VMware vSphere 4 and Cisco Nexus 1000V will deliver patented event correlation and root cause analysis that reduces "noise" by suppressing symptomatic alarms. The products will also deliver patented "deviation-from-normal" proactive performance management of virtual environments that helps identify performance issues before users and services are impacted. In addition, they are designed to deliver live interactive reporting for troubleshooting, as well historical trend reports for capacity planning reports.

"With its expanded scope of integrated physical and virtual management including new network systems, CA's Spectrum and eHealth solutions will help accelerate the continued adoption of virtualization within corporate data centers," said Shekar Ayyar, vice president, infrastructure alliances, VMware. "By supporting VMware vSphere 4 and Cisco's Nexus 1000V, CA will be able to provide customers with a streamlined management solution for their cloud computing needs."

CA's object model will include a consolidated hierarchical view of VMware vCenter(TM) Server hosts, VMware vSphere 4 hosts, data centers, clusters, resource pools, virtual switches and virtual machines, all integrated with the existing physical infrastructure. This model-based management, resource monitoring approach will help reduce costs and increase staff efficiency by correlating physical and virtual data across the infrastructure to speed time to problem identification and resolution.

An enhanced automated discovery of the integrated physical and virtual network and systems environment will minimize manual efforts and help ensure an accurate understanding of the virtualized infrastructure.

CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager and CA eHealth Performance Manager will also detect and track VMware VMotion(TM) migrations, dynamically updating the object model to reflect the most current state of the infrastructure. This feature is designed to provide up-to-date and real-time views of the integrated physical and virtual infrastructure without manual intervention.

CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager's patented Inductive Modeling Technology RCA is being extended to isolate faults to physical servers and intelligently suppress symptomatic alarms on virtual machines. This will deliver only actionable alerts to IT operations, while correlating symptomatic alarms to the root cause and identifying virtual entities impacted by physical infrastructure failures.

Customers will be able to gain even more business value by using CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager and CA eHealth Performance Manager in conjunction with CA Spectrum Automation Manager, the core of CA's powerful business-driven automation solution. The ability to utilize real time inputs from CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager and CA eHealth Performance Manager to dynamically provision and de-provision physical and virtual assets will be instrumental in customers' efforts to increase business agility, service quality and control, as well as reduce risk and human error, minimize costs, and improve IT efficiency.

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Northrop Grumman Holds 3rd Annual International CEESIM Users' Conference in the United Kingdom

LONDON, July 6 /PRNewswire/ --

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) held its third annual conference for users of its Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) systems for the testing and evaluation of airborne, naval and land electronic warfare systems. The conference has been established as a forum for constructive dialogue with user groups aimed at keeping them updated about system developments and identifying potential opportunities for improving system performance and customer service.

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More than 40 military and civilian personnel from the UK, German and Italian user community were in attendance. A team of specialists in all aspects of CEESIM engineering and support from Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems also joined the conference. The conference was held in Peterborough in early June 2009.

"Aircraft defensive aid systems are a vital part of the modern battlefield environment and being able to test these electronic warfare systems in accurately simulated combat conditions is critical to mission performance," said John Stanfill, president of Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems. "This conference provides an opportunity for us to meet as an international user community with the common goal of ensuring we have the best technology available to help protect the warfighter. This is an important opportunity for us to hear directly from frontline users about their operational experience and to learn where system improvements could be made."

The Northrop Grumman CEESIM system is an industry-leading, advanced technology simulator, which generates complex dynamic electromagnetic environments to simulate true-to-war conditions, enabling military specialists to test and evaluate the performance of advanced electronic warfare systems such as radar warning receivers and electronic countermeasures and signals intelligence systems.

The principal UK users of the CEESIM system are the Air Warfare Centre at RAF Waddington, BAE Systems and Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems. International users in attendance also included EADS Deutschland GmbH, Alenia Aeronautica S.p.A. and Elettronica S.p.A.

Northrop Grumman's CEESIM is currently used to support a variety of international aircraft including Typhoon, Tornado, Nimrod, Global Hawk, MRA-4, Harrier, AWACS and Apache. The company was selected last year to supply CEESIM systems for the A400M.

In addition to CEESIM, attendees were briefed on the Signal Measurement System, the IR/EO based Realtime IR/EO Scene Simulator and the CEESIM-based Joint Threat Emitter (JTE), a ground-based, electronic warfare system selected for use by the U.S. Air Force for use on all their electronic warfare training ranges. JTE is able to use any threat data developed on CEESIM systems. Along with product briefings, product demonstrations were also given at a special half day session.

Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems produces deployable radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) frequency simulators for use on test and training ranges at military installations worldwide. Its RF and IR simulators test the world's most advanced electronic warfare warning systems, infrared/ultraviolet missile approach sensors and radar-warning receivers and jamming systems. These simulators are in use internationally, not only in the UK, Germany, and Italy, but also in Australia, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France and other NATO countries.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

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CA Expands Offerings for Unified Business Service Assurance and Automation for Next-Generation Virtualized Data Centers and Private Clouds

DATCHETT, England, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Support for VMware vSphere(TM) 4 and Cisco Nexus(R) 1000V will Help Customers Achieve Lean IT by Providing Simplified, Model-Based Management Using CA's Integrated Infrastructure Availability, Performance and Automation Management Solution

CA, Inc. today announced an innovative strategy for optimizing IT services by improving the management of next-generation virtualized data centers and private clouds. CA's solution for unified business service assurance and automation will involve coupling comprehensive availability and performance management for VMware vSphere(TM) 4 environments and Cisco virtualized network switches.

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WallStreet Research(TM) Initiates Profile Coverage of Waytronx, Inc.'s Shares at www.WallStreetResearch.org

TUALATIN, Ore., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waytronx, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WYNX), a leading provider of openly licensable advanced systems cooling solutions, announced today that WallStreet Research(TM) (WSR), a prominent research boutique led by Alan Stone, Managing Director of Alan Stone & Company LLC (ASC), has commenced profile coverage of the company. The corporate profile with additional information about WallStreet Research is available at http://www.wallstreetresearch.org/.

Mr. William Clough, President & CEO of Waytronx, stated: "We are pleased to have established a relationship with WallStreet Research, resulting in the publishing of our corporate profile at http://www.wallstreetresearch.org/. Waytronx will be presenting its recent accomplishments and growth strategy to a selected group of investment bankers, portfolio managers, institutional and other accredited investors at the Fifth Annual WSR Small Cap Conference (http://www.smallcapconference.org/), which will be held in New York City on August 11th-12th at the Penn Club. We are also looking forward to our West Coast investor road show organized by ASC in the coming week."

Mr. Alan Stone, Managing Director of WallStreet Research, added: "Our analysts see great potential for Waytronx, Inc.'s thermal management technology and value its complementary acquisition approach as a key to successful long term growth strategy. These factors should help generate increasing interest in the company's ongoing progress among major Wall Street investment firms in the near future."

About Waytronx, Inc.

Waytronx, Inc. has pioneered and is commercializing innovative thermal management solutions capable of revolutionizing the semiconductor, solar and electronic packaging industries, among others. Utilizing its patented WayCool(TM) hybrid mesh architecture, Waytronx can enhance system performance and remove thermal barriers caused by "microwarming" in today's advanced computing devices. The Company's proprietary central and graphics processor solutions, solar energy cooling solutions and power supply cooling solutions deliver more cost effective and efficient thermal management to the industry. Waytronx changed its name from OnScreen Technologies in December 2007. Waytronx acquired CUI, Inc. in May 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.waytronx.com/.

About CUI, Inc.

CUI, Inc. is a solutions provider of electromechanical components and industrial controls for OEM manufacturing. Since its inception in 1989, CUI has been delivering quality products, extensive application solutions, and superior personal service. CUI's solid customer commitment and honest corporate message are a hallmark in the industry. CUI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waytronx, Inc. For more information, please visit http://www.cui.com/.

About WallStreet Research(TM)

WallStreet Research(TM) (WSR) is a prominent research boutique led by Alan Stone, Managing Director of Alan Stone & Company, LLC (ASC). The firm specializes in the microcap and smallcap investment arena, looking for emerging growth companies with strong management, unique or proprietary technology, significant market potential, financial strength, and outstanding long-term earnings growth possibilities. Mr. Stone was formerly a securities analyst and assistant portfolio manager at Merrill Lynch Asset Management, an investment analyst at Prudential Insurance Company's Capital Markets Group, and an investment banker with Ladenburg Thalmann & Company. The firm has offices in Los Angeles, CA, Palm Beach, FL, and New York City, NY, and is well known for discovering undervalued companies and bringing them to the attention of the investment community. ASC/WSR also arranges road shows for its publicly traded clients, before the investment community in New York City, California and Florida. For more information, visit http://www.wallstreetresearch.org/ and http://www.smallcapconference.org/.

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The information presented in the WSR report is not to be construed as an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities referred to therein or otherwise. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and review all of the company's financial statements and risks statements on file with the SEC. Waytronx, Inc. has paid a consulting fee of $7,500 to ASC in conjunction with the preparation and distribution of the corporate profile and participation in the WSR conference. The also paid additional fees for road show services. ASC or its associates may own shares, for investment purposes, in its corporate accounts, and may increase or decrease its positions at any time, without notice.

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Spare Backup, Inc. to Host Investor Conference Call to Discuss 2009 Business OutlookConference Call to be held on Thursday, July 9th at 4:30 PM EDT

PALM DESERT, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spare Backup, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPBU) , an industry-leading provider of automated, online backup applications for home users and small businesses, announced today that management will be hosting a conference call to discuss its business outlook for 2009. As previously announced, the Company sees subscription revenue for the second quarter of 2009 ranging between $1.3 and $1.6 million.

Management will discuss the accomplishments made in the first half of 2009 as well as its outlook for the remainder of the year and key business drivers for the company's future beyond 2009. The information for that call is as follows:

-- Date: July 9, 2009 -- Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time -- Dial-in number for US/Canada: (877) 767-9997 -- Dial-In number for international callers: (706) 643-9888 Conference ID: 18693295

This call is being webcast by ViaVid Broadcasting and can be accessed at Spare Backup's website at http://www.sparebackup.com/. The webcast may also be accessed at ViaVid's website at http://www.viavid.net/. The playback of the webcast can be accessed through either site until July 31, 2010. To access the webcast, you will need to have the Windows Media Player on your desktop. For the free download of the Media Player, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/alldownloads.aspx.

For additional information, visit http://www.sparebackup.com/. For investor relations, please contact our investor relations department at 760-779-4241 Ext. 224 or ir@sparebackup.com.

About Spare Backup, Inc.:

Spare Backup, Inc. specializes in helping consumers, small office/home office users and small to mid-sized businesses protect their computer data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. The company's flagship Spare Backup product is the first totally automated online backup service that intelligently selects, secures and stores files without any user intervention, automatically backing up documents, email, music, photos and other PC files on a continuous basis or according to the schedule of the user's choice. The company is headquartered in Palm Desert, California.

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Lockheed Martin Awarded $23 Million for Production of JASSM-Extended Range Test Missiles

ORLANDO, Fla., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin was awarded a $23 million contract for production of 12 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) test missiles to be used in flights tests. Six of the missiles will be used to complete the development test flight program, with the remaining six to be used in operational tests.

All of the missiles will be tactically configured with an added test instrumentation kit. The missiles are assembled in Lockheed Martin's award-winning missile assembly facility in Pike County, AL.

"These tests will demonstrate the maturity of the JASSM-ER design, and support the Milestone C decision to proceed with low rate initial production of the missile," said Alan Jackson, director of the JASSM and JASSM-ER programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

The flight tests will be launched from a B-1B aircraft and engage various tactical targets. JASSM-ER has a 100 percent success rate, currently four-for-four in developmental flight tests.

The development and procurement of JASSM-ER is a key element of the B-1B reinvestment strategy. The additional range provided by the JASSM-ER variant benefits the B-1B with responsive, precision-engagement capability, while remaining clear of highly-defended airspace and beyond the range of long-range, surface-to-air missiles.

One of the primary JASSM-ER program objectives is to provide the Warfighter with a significant operational capability more than 2.5 times the baseline missile range. The JASSM-ER maintains the same outer mold line, survivability and lethality of the baseline JASSM missile.

A 2,000-pound class weapon with a dual-mode penetrator and blast fragmentation warhead, JASSM cruises autonomously in adverse weather, day or night, using a state-of-the-art infrared seeker in addition to the enhanced digital anti-jam Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to find a specific aimpoint on the target. Its stealthy airframe makes it extremely difficult for air defense systems to engage. The JASSM-ER missile design will be compatible with the threshold B-1B platform, as well as the B-2, B-52 and F-16 aircraft that currently employ JASSM.

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.

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Amul and IBM Sign IT Services Agreement to Fuel Future Growth10-year Strategic Outsourcing Deal also involves Affiliated Milk Unions

ARMONK, N.Y., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GCMMF (Amul), India's largest food products marketing organization, has approved a deal by the Board of GCMMF stating that IBM will help transform the Information Technology landscape of GCMMF and the Milk Unions to enable and support their accelerated growth plans. The 10-year strategic outsourcing deal is worth over Rs. 80 crores, and underscores GCMMF's rapid growth path and vision to ensure its Information Technology services are state-of-the-art.

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Under the terms of the deal, IBM will manage and operate IT environment of Amul for the next 10 years. SAP ERP on IBM technology platform is the chosen vehicle for this transformation. IBM will also build a state of the art Data Center backed by a Disaster Recovery Center, define the security policy and maintain and manage the entire technology and application landscape. The project would begin with the implementation of SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application along with the necessary modules and systems that will enable Amul to increase its operational efficiencies. As a result, the cooperative will be able to further improve its supply-chain, strengthen customer focus and achieve many-fold growth.

Commenting on the agreement Shri B M Vyas, Managing Director, GCMMF, said that "Amul has deployed Information Technology up to the hilt right from the grass-root level of Village Dairy Cooperative Societies by deploying technologies like Automatic Milk Collection System (AMCS) and also developed several innovative Business Processes unique to the country and known World-wise as 'Amul Pattern'. Working together of Amul, IBM & SAP will further strengthen the IT processes and ultimately, the entire dairy Industry in the country will gain from new innovative IT platform to be evolved out of this partnership. This would be one of the most important projects, where Information Technology is going to affect lives of millions of farmers. This agreement is a step in that direction."

Sandip Patel, Managing Partner - Global Business Services, IBM India and South Asia, remarked that "IBM offers an unmatched breadth and depth of services that drive business results for clients like Amul, allowing them to strictly focus on their customers. This win is another example of IBM's commitment to help organizations build streamlined, smarter analytical solutions that allow them to become more resilient, and better positioned for growth. We are confident that IBM's solutions will enable GCMMF to streamline its processes and improve efficiencies."

The agreement was signed on July 3, 2009. About Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is India's largest food products marketing organization. It is a state level apex body of 2.8 million dairy farmers spread over 13,000 villages of Gujarat affiliated through 13 District Milk Unions. GCMMF aims to provide remunerative returns to the farmers and also serve the interest of consumers by providing quality products which are value for money.

For more information visit http://www.amul.com/. About IBM For more information about IBM, visit http://www.ibm.com/services. For further information, please contact: Vibha Dutta Corporate Communications IBM India Pvt. Ltd. Email id: vidutta1@in.ibm.com Phone no.: +91-9810819260 Sarah Spencer Media Relations IBM scspence@us.ibm.com + 1 646 241 3168

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Deltacom Names Skip Hinshaw to Lead Company's Systems Sales Organization

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ITCD.OB), a leading provider of integrated communications services to customers in the southeastern United States, today named Skip Hinshaw as Vice President of Systems Sales. Hinshaw brings more than fifteen years of direct sales experience in the telecommunications industry with an emphasis on hardware and software enabled networking solutions.

Hinshaw was most recently with Avaya, Inc., where he served as Director of Sales. Prior to that position he spent time at Ubiquity Software Corporation, Jetstream Communications and 3COM, holding sales and sales leadership positions primarily focused on providing technology solutions to Enterprise and Carrier customers located in the Southeast. Hinshaw is a graduate of North Carolina State University and resides in Alpharetta, Georgia.

"Skip is a proven leader, with vast experience developing strong sales organizations and structuring customer-focused solutions, and I look forward to the strategic value he will bring to our Systems business," said Tony Tomae, Deltacom's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "His network, hardware and software expertise, coupled with his longstanding industry and customer relationships, will help Deltacom continue its Systems business growth, delivering customized, applications-focused solutions to our business and enterprise customers across the Southeast."

ABOUT ITC^DELTACOM, INC.

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc., headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, provides, through its operating subsidiaries, integrated telecommunications and technology services to businesses and other communications providers in the southeastern United States. ITC^DeltaCom has a fiber optic network spanning approximately 15,900 route miles, including more than 11,960 route miles of owned fiber, and offers a comprehensive suite of voice and data communications services, including local, long distance, broadband data, Internet connectivity, wireless voice and data services, and customer premise equipment. ITC^DeltaCom is one of the largest competitive telecommunications providers in its primary eight-state region. For more information, visit ITC^DeltaCom's web site at http://www.deltacom.com/.

Investor Contact: Media Contact: Richard E. Fish Lisa Powell Chief Financial Officer, Director Corporate Communications, Deltacom Deltacom 256-382-3827 256-382-5976 richard.fish@deltacom.com lisa.powell@deltacom.com

ITC^DeltaCom

CONTACT: Investor, Richard E. Fish, Chief Financial Officer, Deltacom,
+1-256-382-3827, richard.fish@deltacom.com; or Media, Lisa Powell, Director
Corporate Communications, Deltacom, +1-256-382-5976, lisa.powell@deltacom.com

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

D-BOX Technologies Introduces Motion Technology at Second UltraStar CinemasApple Valley UltraStar Announced as Second Movie Theatre in California to Feature Innovative Motion-enhanced Experience

LONGUEUIL, QC, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- D-BOX Technologies Inc. (DBO.A on the TSX Venture Exchange), a leader in innovative motion technology for the entertainment industry announced today its second agreement with San Diego-based UltraStar Cinemas to install 22 motion-enhanced seats at the company's Apple Valley Cinemas in San Bernardino, California.

Offering moviegoers an unmatched, realistic immersive experience, D-BOX Motion Designers utilize the company's proprietary D-BOX MOTION CODE(TM) technology to custom code each movie, frame by frame, resulting in subtle, refined movements designed to work in perfect sync with the onscreen action.

Since debuting its breakthrough technology to the world earlier this year in Hollywood, D-BOX is continuing to grow at a rapid pace and is now featured in seven movie theaters in the United States and Canada. UltraStar's Apple Valley location is the latest theatre to install D-BOX's motion-enhanced seats and will open to the public with the sixth installment of the epic movie favorite, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince July 15.

"D-BOX continues to experience tremendous growth and we're thrilled to be partnering again with UltraStar Cinemas," stated Claude Mc Master President and Chief Executive Officer of D-BOX Technologies. "D-BOX Motion technology is designed to enhance the moviegoing experience and with the release of the new Harry Potter movie we look forward to reaching a new audience with franchise fans, families"

"We've seen an overwhelming response from moviegoers who have experienced D-BOX's technology at our Surprise, Arizona theatre," said Damon Rubio, vice president of Operations at UltraStar Cinemas. "UltraStar Cinemas has always been on the cutting-edge of theatre technology with our all digital theatres and we're thrilled to launch this second location. It is the first movie theatre in the San Bernardino area to offer D-BOX Motion technology."

In addition to the Apple Valley UltraStar Cinemas, there are five additional U.S. movie theaters that feature D-BOX's innovative, motion-enhanced seat technology and one in Canada including the first UltraStar location in Surprise, Arizona; Mann Chinese 6 Theatre in Hollywood, California; Galaxy Highland Theatre in Austin, Texas; Theatres at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota; Galaxy Cannery Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada and Cineplex Odeon Queensway in Etobicoke, Ontario.

For more information or to reserve tickets visit, http://www.ultrastarmovies.com/. ABOUT D-BOX

D-BOX Technologies designs and manufactures leading edge high-technology motion systems mainly suited to the needs of the entertainment industry. With its unique, patented technology, D-BOX MOTION CODE(TM) uses motion codes specifically programmed for each film, TV program or video game, which are sent to a motion generating system integrated within either a platform or a seat.

The resulting motion is perfectly synchronised with all onscreen action, creating an unmatched realistic, immersive experience. To date, D-BOX MOTION CODE(TM) is available on more than 850 titles. Accordingly, many prominent Hollywood studios have started embedding D-BOX MOTION CODE(TM) on selected high definition Blu-ray(TM) releases. By reaching agreements with the leaders of both the motion picture and gaming industries, D-BOX's award-winning motion technology is gradually proving itself as a new global standard in the entertainment world.

D-BOX is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol DBO.A. For further information please see http://www.d-box.com/. D-BOX(R) is a registered trademark and D-BOX MOTION CODE is a trademark of D-BOX Technologies Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About UltraStar Cinemas

UltraStar Cinemas is headquartered in San Diego County and operates 120 screens at 13 sites throughout Southern California & Arizona. In 2006, UltraStar Cinemas became the first theatre company in the United States to be fully equipped with Pure Digital Cinema(R) powered by DLP Cinema(R) technology in all of its locations. UltraStar Cinemas has historically been an innovator on the cutting edge of theatre technology and continues to be a pioneer of the digital age of cinema by bringing alternative entertainment to the big screen, including such live events as the Academy Awards(R), concerts & sporting events.

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"Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release."

D-BOX TECHNOLOGIES INC.

CONTACT: Amy La Sala (Crosby/Wright), (480) 367-1112,
amy@crosby-wright.com; Jan Bracamonte (Crosby/Wright), (480) 367-1112,
jan@crosby-wright.com; Media and general inquiries: Guy Marcoux, Director of
marketing, D-BOX Technologies, Inc., (450) 442-3003, ext. 263,
gmarcoux@d-box.com; http://www.d-box.com/; Investor relations: Marc Jasmin CMA,
Partner, Jasmin-Dumais Financial Communications Inc., (514) 231-2360,
marc@comjamais.com

Best-Selling Author Don Tapscott Discusses Impact of Technology on Today's Young LearnersLISTEN NOW ON DISTRICT LEADER'S PODCAST

NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Don Tapscott, a leading authority on business strategy and author of Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing Your World, discusses how the Internet has changed K-12 education on the latest edition of DistrictLeadersPodcast.com. This is the only national podcast Web site created expressly for district leaders and other educational leaders.

In this interview with Arthur Griffin, Jr., senior vice president of McGraw-Hill Education's Urban Advisory Resource, Tapscott discusses the world of digital natives and how the explosion of the Internet into mainstream society has necessarily and completely changed education.

"Growing up interacting with this technology actually changes the way these students are, the way they think, and the way they process information," Tapscott said. "The old model of learning based on lecturing is so encoded in our culture. Teaching needs to be about creating a context where students can discover. We need people who can think, solve problems, and communicate in the knowledge economy. Technology has transformed their lives in a positive way to facilitate the new style of learning."

An expert on how information technology changes business, government and society and education, Tapscott is chairman of nGenera Insight. He served as founder and chairman of the international think tank New Paradigm before its acquisition by nGenera. He is an internationally sought writer, consultant and speaker for many of the world's largest corporations and government leaders from many countries. The Washington Technology Report called him one of the most influential media authorities since Marshall McLuhan. He also is Adjunct Professor of Management, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

Tapscott has authored 13 widely read books about information technology in business and society. His most recent book, GROWN UP DIGITAL: How the Net Generation is Changing Your World,(McGraw-Hill Professional), is the sequel to his 1997 book GROWING UP DIGITAL, where he defined the Net Generation. In 2007, he co-authored, with Anthony Williams, WIKINOMICS: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything (Portfolio).

His earlier books include THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: Promise and Peril in the Age of Networked Intelligence (McGraw-Hill Professional, 1996), one of the best-selling books about technology in business ever. The book appeared on a number of bestseller lists including the New York Times business book list. It had a run of seven months on the Business Week bestsellers' list.

About DistrictLeadersPodcast.com

The District Leader's Podcast team is passionate about education and deeply committed to student success. The site serves as a valuable tool for anyone interested in improving America's schools. District Leader's Podcast is sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education's Urban Advisory Resource comprising former education leaders and other experts with extensive experience in managing large school districts. It is produced by TeachersPodcast.org, a professional development resource for educators with an audience of more than 4.3 million listeners. The podcast is currently listed on iTunes as "New and Notable" for K-12 Education. Visit http://www.districtleaderspodcast.com/ for more information.

McGraw-Hill Education

CONTACT: Tom Stanton, McGraw-Hill Education, +1-212-904-3214,
tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com; or Melina Metzger, Paul Werth Associates,
+1-614-224-8114 Ext. 236, mmetzger@paulwerth.com

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

Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Announces Jerome Kern's Board Resignation

CHICAGO, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) today said that Jerome Kern has resigned from the company's board of directors to focus on other business opportunities.

PEI Board Chairman David I. Chemerow said: "Jerry has played a critical role in this company over the past seven years, initially as a board member and more recently as interim chairman and chief executive officer. During the seven months he served as interim CEO, he significantly reduced the company's cost structure and put Playboy in a better position to face current industry and economic challenges. We are thankful for his accomplishments and wish him all the best in the future."

Kern joined PEI's board in 2002. He is president and CEO of Kern Consulting, which was founded in 2001. Prior to that, he served as chairman and CEO of On Command Corporation as well as vice chairman and a member of the board of directors of Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI), where he was instrumental in the AT&T/TCI merger. For more than 20 years, Kern was the principal outside legal counsel to TCI and Liberty Media, including from 1992 to 1998, when he served as senior partner of Baker & Botts, L.L.P. He graduated from the New York University School of Law and received his bachelor's degree from Columbia University.

In addition to Chemerow, who also serves as senior vice president and CFO of Olympus Media, LLC; Playboy's board will now consist of four other outside directors including: Dennis S. Bookshester, a business consultant and former CEO of Turtle Wax, Inc.; Charles Hirschorn, chief creative officer of Retirement Living TV; Russell I. Pillar, managing director of the 5850 Group; and Sol Rosenthal, of counsel, Arnold & Porter LLC. Playboy has two executive directors: CEO Scott Flanders and Executive Vice President Richard S. Rosenzweig.

Playboy is one of the most recognized and popular consumer brands in the world. Playboy Enterprises, Inc. is a media and lifestyle company that markets the brand through a wide range of media properties and licensing initiatives. The company publishes Playboy magazine in the United States and abroad and creates content for distribution via television networks, websites, mobile platforms and radio. Through licensing agreements, the Playboy brand appears on a wide range of consumer products in more than 150 countries as well as retail stores and entertainment venues.

Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor/Media, Martha Lindeman, +1-312-373-2430,
marthal@playboy.com

Jérôme Perrotte Named Director of Development at Cortix, the Market Leader in France and Europe for Internet Site Creation

MERIGNAC, France, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Jérôme Perrotte, 55, has recently been made Director of Development at Cortix, the market leader in France and Europe for Internet site creation. With 30 years experience in large international groups (Polycom, Peoplesoft), he has gained a real understanding of the issues surrounding new technologies. By creating this new post, Cortix will be able to use his knowledge to meet its objective of developing new business opportunities in the market place.

The Objectives of the Director of Development

Jérôme Perrotte is the first Director of Development at Cortix. His appointment by the French group based in Mérignac underlines its commitment to growth and expansion. The main objectives for Jérôme Perrotte will be to identify and develop new products and distribution channels, both in France and abroad. He will be responsible for all the company's development plans, especially in the areas of partnership agreements or merger-acquisitions.

And his work has already begun to bear fruit! A first white-label partnership has just been agreed between Cortix and a multimedia communications agency which will provide a new and dynamic service for our Internet site operations.

Cortix, Strong Growth Potential

After a long career with large and mostly American international companies, Jérôme Perrotte is today looking forward to using his experience to help a company which operates on a human scale. It is also important for him to be involved at the very heart of the company's strategic thinking in order to make a positive and effective contribution. And finally, at the present time of crisis, he is looking forward to taking up the challenge of achieving company growth: "Cortix has considerable potential, not only with the current target market of SMEs and microbusinesses, but also in other sectors. In a few years time, why shouldn't we be dealing with larger organizations? Whatever happens, it is clear to me that the future of Cortix and that of the Internet in general will be based on providing more services, especially in e-commerce and advertising."

Further information and visuals are available on request.

Cortix Key Info - French market leader in Internet site creation - Year founded: 1999 - Head Office: Mérignac, Gironde, France - Listed on the stock exchange since 2007, Chairman Hassane Hamza - 20,000 sites currently - 450 employees - Sales 2007-2008: euro 28.3m - 27 agencies in France and Europe

Cortix press contacts: Territoires & Co : Odile Lemoine, +33-5-56-00-89-50, olemoine@territoires-co.com; Claire Iglesias, +33-6-82-91-35-75 ciglesias@territoires-co.com. Paris : Jean-Julien Pascalet, +33-6-80-21-18-73, jjpascalet@territoires-co.com

Cortix

General Dynamics Awarded $9 Million Contract for U.S. Army Medical Command Lean Six Sigma Support

FAIRFAX, Va., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics , has been awarded a $9.2 million dollar, three-year contract to support the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and Office of the Surgeon General.

General Dynamics will support the Army MEDCOM Lean Six Sigma Concepts and Methodologies program by providing instruction and consulting services to internal organizations for MEDCOM's Director of Strategy and Innovation.

"General Dynamics is thrilled to provide its Lean Six Sigma experience and expertise to the U.S. Army Medical Command," said Ken Hess, vice president and general manager at General Dynamics Information Technology. "We will lend our organizational capabilities, traditionally used with supply chain management, to MEDCOM for achievement of sustained results and mission success of promoting, sustaining and enhancing soldier health."

As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civilian government and commercial sectors. With approximately 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs delivering IT services and enterprise solutions. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at http://www.gdit.com/.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,900 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at http://www.gd.com/.

General Dynamics Information Technology

CONTACT: Mark Meudt of General Dynamics Information Technology,
+1-703-246-0525, or Fax, +1-703-246-0206, Mark.Meudt@gdit.com

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

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