Novellus Systems Reports Second Quarter Results

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novellus Systems, Inc. today reported operating results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2009. Net sales for the second quarter of 2009 were $119.2 million, up $20.3 million or 20.5 percent from first quarter 2009 net sales of $98.9 million, and down $138.5 million or 53.7 percent from second quarter 2008 net sales of $257.7 million. The net loss for the second quarter of 2009 was $50.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, $16.4 million less than first quarter 2009 net loss of $66.4 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, and $47.6 million more than second quarter 2008 net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share.

Second quarter 2009 results of operations include $15.9 million in charges primarily related to the reductions in workforce and the scaling back of our CMP operations. Second quarter 2009 net loss without those items was $39.3 million, or $0.41 per diluted share. Excluding certain charges, first quarter 2009 net loss was $45.5 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, and second quarter 2008 net income was $6.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. A reconciliation of pro forma operating results to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") is included below.

Bookings in the second quarter of 2009 were $111.2 million, up $33.4 million or 42.9 percent from first quarter 2009 bookings of $77.8 million. Second quarter 2009 shipments of $120.0 million were up by $27.9 million or 30.2 percent from $92.1 million reported for the first quarter of 2009. Deferred revenue at the end of the second quarter of 2009 was $43.8 million, an increase of $3.6 million or 8.9 percent from $40.2 million at the end of the first quarter of 2009.

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of June 27, 2009 were $476.3 million, a decrease of $21.4 million or 4.3 percent from the first quarter 2009 ending balance of $497.7 million. Long-term investments and restricted cash and cash equivalents as of June 27, 2009 were $223.4 million, an increase of $19.0 million or 9.3 percent from the first quarter 2009 ending balance of $204.4 million.

Richard S. Hill, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "While we have seen a rebound in orders off of historically low levels and are encouraged by increased customer activity, we remain determined to continue improving operating leverage and efficiency. We are making the structural changes required to return to profitability before historical normalized industry conditions are restored."

Management uses non-GAAP measures to evaluate operating performance. The presentation of net income (loss) excluding certain charges and the discussion of revenue on a shipments basis are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. We present net income (loss) on a pro forma basis, excluding certain charges, because we believe this helps both management and investors to assess the operating performance of our business by comparing it to prior periods on a more consistent basis. A reconciliation between our GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided below. Non-GAAP numbers are merely a supplement to, and not a replacement for, GAAP financial measures.

"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

This press release 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, including the statements regarding (i) our continued focus on improving operating leverage and efficiency; (ii) our plan to make structural changes required to return to profitability before historical normalized industry conditions are restored; and (iii) other matters discussed in this news release that are not purely historical data. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to (i) unexpected manufacturing and production complications impacting our ability to leverage our cost effective technology; (ii) our inability to sufficiently reduce our cost structure and successfully execute our consolidation initiatives in a timely manner; and (iii) other risks indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2009, our Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to such reports. Forward-looking statements are made and based on information available to us on the date of this press release. We do not assume, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update this information.

About Novellus:

Novellus Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced process equipment for the global semiconductor industry. The Company's products deliver value to customers by providing innovative technology backed by trusted productivity. An S&P 500 company, Novellus is headquartered in San Jose, CA with subsidiary offices across the globe. For more information please visit http://www.novellus.com/.

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ------------------ ---------------- (In thousands, June 27, March 28, June 28, June 27, June 28, except per 2009 2009 2008 2009 2008 share amounts) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Net sales $119,208 $98,913 $257,740 $218,121 $572,453 Cost of sales 88,202 73,175 146,777 161,377 316,550 ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- Gross profit 31,006 25,738 110,963 56,744 255,903 % 26.0% 26.0% 43.1% 26.0% 44.7% Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 46,128 42,789 62,530 88,917 122,859 Research and development 39,341 36,015 59,815 75,356 117,155 Restructuring charges 2,921 313 - 3,234 - ----- --- --- ----- --- Total operating expenses 88,390 79,117 122,345 167,507 240,014 % 74.1% 80.0% 47.5% 76.8% 41.9% ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Income (loss) from operations (57,384) (53,379) (11,382) (110,763) 15,889 % (48.1)% (54.0)% (4.4)% (50.8)% 2.8% Other income, net 2,906 1,296 4,916 4,202 6,025 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Income (loss) before income taxes (54,478) (52,083) (6,466) (106,561) 21,914 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (4,470) 14,309 (4,081) 9,839 8,770 ------- ------ ------- ----- ----- Net income (loss) $(50,008) $(66,392) $(2,385) $(116,400) $13,144 ======== ======== ======= ========= ======= Net income (loss) per share: Basic $(0.52) $(0.69) $(0.02) $(1.21) $0.13 ====== ====== ====== ====== ===== Diluted $(0.52) $(0.69) $(0.02) $(1.21) $0.13 ====== ====== ====== ====== ===== Shares used in basic per share calculation 96,472 96,193 98,202 96,336 99,429 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Shares used in diluted per share calculation 96,472 96,193 98,202 96,336 100,131 ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS), EXCLUDING CERTAIN CHARGES (1) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ------------------ ---------------- (In thousands, June 27, March 28, June 28, June 27, June 28, except per share 2009 2009 2008 2009 2008 amounts) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Net income (loss) excluding certain charges (2): $(39,265) $(45,515) $6,209 $(84,780) $22,076 Reductions in workforce (7,592) (1,731) (3,405) (9,323) (4,023) Impairment of inventory and evaluation systems (4,867) - (6,426) (4,867) (6,426) Write down of certain research and development assets (543) - (3,761) (543) (3,761) Restructuring charges (3) (2,921) (313) - (3,234) - ------- ----- --- ------- --- Total charges (15,923) (2,044) (13,592) (17,967) (14,210) Tax effect of the above charges 5,180 602 4,998 5,782 5,278 Charge due to California tax law change - (19,435) - (19,435) - --- -------- --- -------- --- Net income (loss) $(50,008) $(66,392) $(2,385) $(116,400) $13,144 ======== ======== ======= ========== ======= Net income (loss) per diluted share excluding certain charges: $(0.41) $(0.47) $0.06 $(0.88) $0.22 Reductions in workforce (0.08) (0.02) (0.03) (0.10) (0.04) Impairment of inventory and evaluation systems (0.05) - (0.06) (0.05) (0.06) Write down of certain research and development assets (0.01) - (0.04) (0.01) (0.04) Restructuring charges (0.03) (0.01) - (0.03) - Tax effect of the above charges 0.06 0.01 0.05 0.06 0.05 Charge due to California tax law change - (0.20) - (0.20) - --- ------ --- ------ --- Net income (loss) per diluted share $(0.52) $(0.69) $(0.02) $(1.21) $0.13 ====== ====== ====== ====== ===== (1) The reconciliation of net income (loss), excluding certain charges is not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP and may be different from similar measures presented by other companies. (2) For the three months ended June 27, 2009, there are charges of $7.6 million in cost of sales, $4.5 million in selling, general and administrative, $0.9 million in research and development and $2.9 million in restructuring charges. For the six months ended June 27, 2009, there are charges of $7.8 million in cost of sales, $6.1 million in selling, general and administrative, $0.9 million in research and development, $3.2 million in restructuring charges and $19.4 million in the provision for (benefit from) income taxes. For the three months ended March 28, 2009, there are charges of $0.1 million in cost of sales, $1.8 million in selling, general and administrative, $0.1 million in research and development and $19.4 million in the provision for (benefit from) income taxes. For the three months ended June 28, 2008, there are charges of $6.5 million in cost of sales, $2.8 million in selling, general and administrative and $4.3 million in research and development. For the six months ended June 28, 2008, there are charges of $6.5 million in cost of sales, $2.9 million in selling, general and administrative and $4.8 million in research and development. (3) Restructuring charges relate to changes in the estimated sublease income over the remaining lease term for facility exit activities recorded in prior years. NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) June 27, December 2009 31, 2008 ASSETS (Unaudited) * Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $476,298 $470,888 Accounts receivable, net 96,314 144,330 Inventories 163,718 213,305 Restricted cash and cash equivalents - 116,819 Deferred taxes and other current assets 70,410 97,260 ------ ------ Total current assets 806,740 1,042,602 Property and equipment, net 256,576 271,866 Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents 137,792 2,883 Long-term investments 85,615 91,873 Goodwill 125,980 126,073 Intangible and other assets 88,713 102,230 ------ ------- Total assets $1,501,416 $1,637,527 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $139,201 $177,531 Deferred profit 13,267 14,784 Current debt obligations 1,859 112,907 ----- ------- Total current liabilities 154,327 305,222 Long-term debt obligations 111,221 - Long-term income taxes payable 30,145 29,778 Other liabilities 48,050 55,745 ------ ------ Total liabilities 343,743 390,745 ------- ------- Shareholders' equity: Common stock 1,179,877 1,158,637 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) and accumulated other comprehensive loss (22,204) 88,145 -------- ------ Total shareholders' equity 1,157,673 1,246,782 --------- --------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,501,416 $1,637,527 ========== ========== * The December 31, 2008 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements.

Novellus Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeffrey C. Benzing, Chief Administrative Officer, or Robin Yim,
Investor Relations, both of Novellus Systems, Inc., +1-408-943-9700

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

RDM Corporation establishes relationship with ACH Payment SolutionsAPS to resell RDM's suite of Remote Deposit Capture productsToronto Stock Exchange Symbol: RC

WATERLOO, ON, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RDM Corporation (TSX: RC), a leading developer of specialized software and hardware products for electronic payment processing, announced today that ACH Payment Solutions (APS) can now offer its customers a full suite of Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) capabilities. APS will resell RDM's Image and Transaction Management System (ITMS(R)) and Simply Deposit(TM) software products and desktop scanner hardware through its own national distribution channel.

"We selected RDM's remote deposit capture solution on the basis of its advanced functionality, and the unique reassurance afforded by sourcing both the hardware and software from the same provider," said Jim Plappert, Chief Executive Officer, ACH Payment Solutions. "We also value their comprehensive Independent Sales Organization (ISO) program. RDM offers its distribution partners all-inclusive customer service, underwriting of merchant risk, strategic re-presentment of returned checks, co-brandable advertising and marketing materials, and outstanding sales support."

RDM offers a full range of RDC products designed to save end users the time and transportation expenses associated with physically depositing checks at the bank and provide them faster availability of funds. ITMS is a feature-rich processing solution that is ideal for corporate and business environments with many remote or distributed capture locations, as well as those with large central processing centers. Simply Deposit(TM) is an RDC solution aimed at small businesses, and designed for ease of use and minimal end user training requirements. RDM's scanner hardware, including the EC7500i(TM) series and the RDM SYNERGY all-in-one payment terminal, provide a range of options for end users to scan checks and other documents at the point of presentment.

"With access to over 100,000 merchant customers, ACH Payment Solutions is one of the largest ISOs in the United States," said John Mamalakis, Vice President of Sales, RDM Corporation. "We are very excited to have formed this relationship which has the potential to deliver significant benefits to both companies."

About ACH Payment Solutions

ACH Payment Solutions (APS) is unique because they are not limited by a static processing model, as are most payment processing providers. APS aggregates volumes for its partners across multiple platforms and is able to negotiate rates based on those volumes that customers, independently, could not. APS is able to configure the optimal solution by consultatively leveraging its position in the marketplace. ACH Payment Solutions was formed in 2002 to develop a national sales distribution channel to sell ACH processing opportunities to the regional merchant market. Target merchants range in size from small "mom and pop" operations to large regional merchants with 100 locations or more. Historically these merchants are largely ignored, under served and produce higher margins. APS markets its services primarily via well-established marketers in the merchant card processing industry. These marketers are called Independent Sales Organizations or ISOs. For further information, visit http://www.achpaymentsolutions.com/.

About RDM Corporation

RDM Corporation is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol RC. RDM is a leading provider of specialized software and hardware products for electronic payment processing and. RDM has pioneered electronic check conversion systems and web based image and transaction management services for banks, retailers, payment processors and government agencies as well as print quality control and image quality systems for a variety of global customers. For further information, visit RDM's website at http://www.rdmcorp.com/.

RDM Corporation

CONTACT: Douglas Newman, President and CEO, RDM Corporation, (519)
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CFO, RDM Corporation, (519) 746-8483 x284 Phone, (519) 746-3317 fax,
jmerwin@rdmcorp.com

One Lucky Teen to Win a $45,000 Quinceanera Party From Verizon WirelessMy Fabulous 15 contest Grand Prize includes a live performance by singing sensation Pee Wee at teen's party for 200 friends and family

IRVINE, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you know someone who dreams of having the Quinceanera of their dreams? Then Verizon Wireless could make those dreams come true. Eligible teenagers from select cities across the western states are invited to participate in the second annual My Fabulous 15 contest and win an incredible Quinceanera party. The celebration includes an event planner, venue, catering for 200 guests and transportation that'll sweep the winner off to an unforgettable party and the best memories of his or her life. But that's not all. The icing on the cake is the live performance by pop artist Pee Wee!

ENTER TO PARTICIPATE

The first phase of the contest -- from July 13 to August 16 -- invites eligible teenagers from Los Angeles, San Jose, Las Vegas, Denver and Kennewick, Wash. metro areas to enter the My Fabulous 15 contest by submitting a brief essay that answers these three questions:

1. What does winning a Quince mean to you? 2. How do you stay in touch with your friends? 3. What is your favorite subject and why?

The submissions may include financial, medical or other hardships faced by the teenager; his/her goals, dreams or plans in life; community involvement or personal service to benefit others; scholastic achievements and how winning the Grand Prize would change his/her life or the lives of others. The entries will be judged based on the compelling nature of the essay. (See Rules & Regulations at http://www.myfabulous15.com/).

"We are very excited to be offering the My Fabulous 15 campaign for a second year because it reflects the company's commitment to honor the cultural heritage of Latinos, in this case, the momentous Quince celebration honoring the coming of age for a teenager," said Oscar Madrid, director of Multicultural Marketing for Verizon Wireless West Area.

QUINCE EXPO WITH POP ARTIST PEE WEE

My Fabulous 15 includes in-store events comprising of a Quince Expo and meet-and-greet with Pee Wee. During the entry period, a Verizon Wireless store in each of the cities will host a Quince Expo. Teens and their families can enjoy a day of Quinceanera party planning fun including a fashion runway show displaying the latest dresses and accessories complete with hair and make-up stations with hip stylists to help find the perfect look for the day of the party.

Eligible teens can also enter to win at the in-store My Fabulous 15 entry station. The Quince Expos and Pee Wee meet-and-greet will take place in the following cities from noon to 4 p.m.:

Saturday, July 25 Las Vegas, NV 2225 Civic Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89030 Sunday, July 26 Kennewick, WA 1321 North Columbia Center Boulevard Kennewick, WA 99336 Saturday, August 8 Denver, CO 355 Wadsworth Boulevard, Unit C Denver, CO 80226 Sunday, August 9 Union City, CA 30935 Courthouse Drive Union City, CA 94587 Saturday, August 15 South Gate, CA 9011 Garfield Avenue Southgate, CA 90280 VOTING PERIOD AND WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

Twenty winners from each city will be selected by Verizon Wireless and the public will have an opportunity to vote August 22 through August 31 for the semi-finalist they feel most deserves the grand prize. The public can vote via text messaging or the My Fabulous 15 website. The Grand Prize winner of the Quince party will be announced on September 3. Five runners-up will receive a handset and Verizon Wireless gift card.

THE BIG CELEBRATION

The Grand Prize My Fabulous 15 party will be held October 3, when one lucky winner will celebrate his/her dream party with up to 200 friends and family. Verizon Wireless' My Fabulous 15 includes transportation for up to ten guests to the party, personal event planner, audio/visual screens, dinner, DJ/emcee, decorations, birthday cake, professional photographer, videographer, and more! The Grand Prize package is worth over $45,000.

For more information about My Fabulous 15, including rules, eligibility and more, please visit http://www.myfabulous15.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com,
or Ken Muche, +1-949-286-8193, Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com, both of Verizon
Wireless; or Sonia Sanchez, +1-310-473-4422,
Sonia.Sanchez@rlpublicrelations.com, for Verizon Wireless

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
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Mercury Computer Systems Announces $2.7 Million Production Order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for Predator UAS UpgradeMercury reaches 11-year milestone in providing the high-performance signal processing capability for the most combat-proven UAS in the world

CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (http://www.mc.com/), a leading provider of embedded computing systems and software for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, announced it received a $2.7 million production order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI, http://www.ga-asi.com/) to provide RACE++ Series rugged computing modules for the Predator unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Lynx Block 20 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology upgrade.

Since 1998, Mercury has continued to provide its scalable RACE Series and RACE++ Series computing modules and software to enable high-performance signal processing for multiple generations of GA-ASI's Lynx SAR product line. The Lynx family of SAR reconnaissance and surveillance systems, along with Mercury's signal processing modules, are installed on a variety of Predator series UAS. As the most combat-proven unmanned aircraft system in the world, the Predator UAS provides continuous and persistent armed reconnaissance and battlefield support to ground troops.

The Lynx Block 20 radar upgrade is an extension of a production run requested by the U.S. Air Force and will bring the number of signal processing computing modules that Mercury has provided to GA-ASI to more than one thousand.

"GA-ASI's world-class family of Lynx SAR systems and Predator UAS continues to be deployed extensively on reconnaissance and surveillance missions, bringing all-weather, very-high-resolution imagery to the warfighter. The picture-quality imagery provided by the Lynx radar would not be possible without Mercury's reliable, scalable, high-performance computing modules and interconnect technology," said Brian Hoerl, Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Advanced Computing Solutions at Mercury. Our processor upgrades enable the Lynx radar to continue to give the warfighter leading-edge performance within the current size, weight, and power constraints of the UAS. This is yet another demonstration of how our technology road map has enabled customers to seamlessly upgrade their system performance and accelerate their embedded computing applications."

For more information on Mercury's comprehensive, cost-effective image, sensor, and signal processing solutions, visit http://www.mc.com/, or contact Mercury at (866) 627-6951 or info@mc.com.

About GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., an affiliate of General Atomics, delivers situational awareness through providing unmanned aircraft, radar, and electro-optic solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide. The company's Aircraft Systems Group is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable unmanned aircraft systems, including Predator A, Predator B, Sky Warrior , and the new Predator C Avenger . It also manufactures a variety of solid-state digital ground control stations (GCSs), including the next-generation Advanced Cockpit GCS, and provides pilot training and support services for UAS field operations. The Reconnaissance Systems Group designs, manufactures, and integrates the Lynx SAR/GMTI radar and sophisticated CLAW sensor control and image analysis software into both manned and unmanned aircraft. It also integrates other sensor and communication equipment into manned ISR aircraft and develops emerging technologies in solid-state lasers, electro-optic sensors, and ultra-wideband data links for government applications. For more information, please visit http://www.ga-asi.com/.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Where Challenges Drive Innovation(TM)

Mercury Computer Systems (http://www.mc.com/) provides embedded computing systems and software that combine image, signal, and sensor processing with information management for data-intensive applications. With deep expertise in optimizing algorithms and software and in leveraging industry-standard technologies, we work closely with customers to architect comprehensive, purpose-built solutions that capture, process, and present data for defense electronics, homeland security, and other computationally challenging commercial markets. Our dedication to performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a 25-year history in enabling customers to gain the competitive advantage they need to stay at the forefront of the markets they serve.

Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and serves customers worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and distributors.

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the production order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. You can identify these statements by our use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geo-political unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, continued funding of defense programs, the timing of such funding, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, and difficulties in retaining key customers. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

Predator, Lynx, Sky Warrior, Avenger, and CLAW and are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Challenges Drive Innovation is a trademark, and RACE Series and RACE++ are registered trademarks of Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. Other product and company names may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contact: Kathleen Sniezek, Public Relations Manager Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. 978-967-1126 / ksniezek@mc.com

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CONTACT: Kathleen Sniezek, Public Relations Manager, Mercury Computer
Systems, Inc., +1-978-967-1126, ksniezek@mc.com

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

Johnson Controls Named to Canada's 50 Most Responsible Corporations

MILWAUKEE, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls has been recognized by Jantzi Research and Maclean's magazine as one of Canada's Top 50 Most Responsible Corporations based on environmental, social and governance practices.

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"CSR performance impacts business and consumer decisions, and the emphasis placed on CSR is continuing to increase," Jantzi Research President Michael Jantzi said in announcing the award. He noted "the significant effort it takes to develop CSR policies and put them into practice throughout your organization. We are pleased to recognize Johnson Controls as a top performer."

The recognition further validates Johnson Controls' approach to CSR, which focuses on employee engagement and development, volunteerism and community outreach, and workforce and supplier diversity. The integration of CSR into the company's business operations has generated invaluable goodwill in the communities where it does business.

"Through our products and services we impact the lives of millions of consumers each day," said Charles A. Harvey, vice president, Diversity and Public Affairs at Johnson Controls. "Our employees are continuously working to refine our CSR initiatives to support the success of our customers and ensure the growth of our businesses."

The list of the 50 Most Responsible Corporations is included in Maclean's June 22nd issue. Maclean's is Canada's largest-circulation current affairs magazine, with 2.4 million readers.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

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CONTACT: Anna Timms of Johnson Controls, +1-414-524-2690,
Anna.Timms@jci.com

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

Microsoft annonce la première étape décisive dans l'alliance Banking Industry Architecture Network

REDMOND, Washington, July 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Les chefs de file technologiques du secteur aident les banques à évoluer vers une infrastructure standard des systèmes informatiques pour une plus grande flexibilité et interopérabilité organisationnelle, une réduction des coûts et une maîtrise des risques au sein du marché turbulent actuel.

Microsoft Corp. a annoncé aujourd'hui que l'alliance Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) a publié les premières grandes normes concernant les services informatiques du secteur bancaire, destinées à ses membres et à l'ensemble de la communauté bancaire.

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La mission de BIAN est de permettre l'accélération des changements stratégiques et opérationnels dans le domaine de la banque en fournissant des services informatiques bancaires fonctionnels, systématiquement définis, en se fondant sur un large consensus au sein du secteur bancaire. Elle y parviendra grâce à un modèle ouvert et transparent, qui s'appuie sur 23 membres des secteurs bancaire et technologique.

Les six normes publiées aujourd'hui représentent un pas fondamental pour BIAN qui s'efforce d'aider les banques à faire évoluer leurs systèmes vers une architecture orientée services (SOA) standardisée, en vue d'accélérer le retour sur investissement (RSI) de leurs dépenses en informatique. L'annonce a été faite lors de l'édition 2009 de la conférence partenaires Microsoft mondiale (Worldwide Partner Conference, WPC09) qui s'est tenue à la Nouvelle- Orléans du 13 au 16 juillet 2009.

<< La mise en place d'une SOA est un objectif important pour les banques, et quasiment tous les établissements ont déjà bien entamé leurs efforts pour évoluer vers une SOA >>, a affirmé Oliver Kling, secrétaire général de BIAN. << L'initiative de BIAN constitue donc une véritable opportunité pour les banques qui seront en mesure d'accélérer le remplacement d'environnements hérités inflexibles, de générer de l'agilité informatique et, par voie de conséquence, commerciale et de réduire les coûts d'intégration sans des coûts tout simplement exorbitants. BIAN favorise l'interopérabilité entre les services bancaires et les fournisseurs de services grâce à la définition et à l'adoption de standards sémantiques sectoriels. En travaillant avec BIAN, les banques pourront dorénavant tirer parti des meilleures pratiques mondiales. >>

<< Microsoft est engagée dans la diminution des coûts de propriété et dans l'offre d'une plate-forme innovante pour les systèmes bancaires >>, a déclaré Susan Hauser, vice-présidente des services financiers internationaux chez Microsoft. << De plus, nous considérons qu'un environnement ouvert, fondé sur des normes standards, est essentiel à notre succès. En tant que membre fondateur et actif de BIAN, Microsoft rend possible la collaboration mondiale avec des leaders d'opinion clé au sein des communautés bancaires et informatiques autour de la définition de standards technologiques et de meilleures pratiques dans la SOA. En agissant ainsi, BIAN contribuera à la création d'une base de travail pour les services du secteur bancaire au sein de la nouvelle économie. >>

D'autres engagements de fournisseurs envers BIAN et la SOA sont également en passe d'être réalisés. Temenos, qui figure également parmi les membres fondateurs du réseau, a lancé la dernière version de son produit T24 en mai, simplifiant ainsi la première édition formelle d'un ensemble de services bancaires de banque modèle, en ligne avec le travail réalisé à travers BIAN sur le paysage des services bancaires.

<< Temenos soutient entièrement l'objectif de BIAN de faciliter la transition des banques vers une architecture orientée services >>, a assuré Koen Van den Brande, directeur stratégie et marketing chez Temenos, commentant le rôle joué jusqu'ici par la société. << Conscients de l'importance de la SOA, nous avons lourdement investi dans nos produits et continuons à le faire, en vue d'assurer leur compatibilité totale avec la SOA. Nous avons entrepris un développement actif afin de garantir l'adaptation de nos produits aux normes de BIAN et sommes pleinement confiants en notre future capacité totale à fournir un support à de plus grandes banques de détail clientes dans leur processus de mise en place de la SOA. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer avec le réseau de membres de BIAN, dans le cadre de notre travail visant à satisfaire les besoins du secteur : une agilité accrue accompagnée d'une réduction des coûts et des risques au moyen d'une intégration fondée sur la standardisation, disponible sur les principales plates-formes bancaires centrales. >>

Les normes suivantes seront publiées prochainement : Service Landscape (paysage de service), Metamodel (métamodèle), Service Repository (référentiel de service), Service Lifecycle Management (gestion du cycle de vie du service), Payment Agreement (accord de paiement), Payment Execution (exécution de paiement), Clearing (compensation), et Settlement (règlement).

Les principales banques se sont d'ores et déjà engagées, aux côtés des fournisseurs de systèmes d'information pour le secteur bancaire, à appliquer les standards Metamodel et Service Landscape, et le secteur bancaire global devrait adopter l'ensemble des normes BIAN au fur et à mesure que la valeur démontrable de BIAN sera mieux comprise et que les membres de l'alliance seront plus nombreux.

La création de ces standards aidera le secteur bancaire à faire face aux impératifs clés du marché pour entraîner des réductions de coûts grâce à une plus grande efficacité et une flexibilité organisationnelle afin de s'adapter avec succès à l'environnement commercial en rapide mutation. Pour pouvoir survivre et réussir sur le marché volatil actuel, les banques ont besoin d'une agilité croissante au sein de leur paysage d'applications et de leur infrastructure informatique, leur permettant de réduire les délais et les coûts d'intégration de capacités stratégiques dans leur offre. En s'appuyant sur les normes BIAN, les banques seront en mesure de devenir plus efficaces grâce à une intégration en continu de leurs systèmes et procédés, et elles pourront également poser les bases d'une architecture de systèmes d'information plus flexible.

D'après Robert Hunt, directeur principal de la recherche chez TowerGroup : << BIAN représente, pour les banques et les fournisseurs, l'occasion de développer une approche standardisée de la migration vers une architecture orientée services. TowerGroup est convaincu que les banques peuvent tirer d'importants bénéfices aussi bien de l'adoption de normes propres au secteur bancaire que de la création de meilleures pratiques pour l'implémentation de la SOA. >>

À propos de BIAN

Créée en 2008 par SAP AG et Microsoft, ainsi que d'autres membres fondateurs, BIAN est une communauté mondiale unique, ouverte et indépendante, qui établit des définitions sémantiques et de SOA pour les services informatiques destinés aux banques, pour le long terme, et en fonction d'un modèle sectoriel standardisé.

L'objectif de BIAN est d'aider à faciliter la transition des banques vers une SOA en rassemblant une communauté d'acteurs de premier rang dans le secteur et de banques internationales qui partageront ouvertement leurs compétences techniques et dans le domaine afin d'appliquer les principes et les méthodologies de la SOA. La mise en pratique de ces principes permettra aux banques à travers le monde de mieux s'adapter aux besoins changeants des clients et de réduire les risques et les coûts de réadaptation des systèmes hérités vers un environnement opérationnel plus flexible.

En définissant et en encourageant le développement et la mise en place de services standardisés, BIAN aidera les banques dans leurs opérations quotidiennes, en leur permettant de créer de l'efficacité opérationnelle, et de se concentrer sur la croissance, le temps de mise sur le marché et l'accroissement des demandes de leurs clients. Les institutions financières, les fournisseurs de logiciels et de services, ainsi que les partenaires technologiques, sont invités à rejoindre l'association et à jouer un rôle de collaboration avec d'autres acteurs majeurs du secteur dans la définition, la construction et l'implémentation de plates-formes bancaires de nouvelle génération.

À propos de la conférence partenaires Microsoft mondiale

La conférence partenaires Microsoft mondiale permet à la communauté de partenaires de Microsoft d'accéder à des stratégies marketing et commerciales clés, au leadership, et à des informations concernant des solutions clients spécifiques, visant à aider les partenaires à réussir sur le marché. En plus des opportunités d'acquisition d'informations et de connaissances sur les ventes, le marketing, les services et la technologie, la conférence mondiale des partenaires est le lieu idéal pour l'acquisition de connaissances précieuses en provenance de leurs pairs et de Microsoft. Vous trouverez plus d'informations à l'adresse http://www.microsoft.com/partner/events/wwpartnerconference et sur la page d'accueil du programme partenaires à l'adresse https://partner.microsoft.com.

À propos de Microsoft

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

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WESCO International, Inc. To Announce Second Quarter 2009 Earnings on July 23, 2009; Conference Call and Live Webcast Scheduled for 11:00 A.M. ETContact: Stephen A. Van Oss, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration WESCO International, Inc. (412) 454-2271, Fax: (412) 454-2477 http://www.wesco.com

PITTSBURGH, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WESCO International, Inc. , a leading provider of electrical MRO products, construction materials and advanced integrated supply procurement outsourcing services, will announce second quarter 2009 earnings on Thursday, July 23rd, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host a conference call at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time that day to discuss the earnings results with securities analysts and institutional investors.

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The call will be available via conference call as well as a live audio webcast that can be accessed by clicking on the microphone icon on WESCO's home page at the http://www.wesco.com/ website. The call replay will be available on the WESCO website through midnight, Wednesday, July 29th, 2009.

Dial in for the call is as follows: Conference telephone number: Participant Dial In: 800-860-2442 International Dial In: 412-317-0088 Confirmation Code: 431627 Replay: 877-344-7529 International Replay: 412-317-0088

Replay available from 1:00 PM ET July 23rd, 2009 thru midnight ET July 29th, 2009.

Confirmation Code: 431627

WESCO International, Inc. is a publicly traded Fortune 500 holding company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose primary operating entity is WESCO Distribution, Inc. WESCO Distribution is a leading distributor of electrical construction products and electrical and industrial maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies, and is the nation's largest provider of integrated supply services. 2008 annual sales were approximately $6.1 billion. The Company employs approximately 7,200 people, maintains relationships with over 24,000 suppliers, and serves more than 110,000 customers worldwide. Major markets include commercial and industrial firms, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications businesses and utilities. WESCO operates seven fully automated distribution centers and approximately 400 full-service branches in North America and select international markets, providing a local presence for area customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

The matters discussed herein may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Certain of these risks are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, as well as the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Stephen A. Van Oss, Senior Vice President, Finance and
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Web Site: http://www.wesco.com/

The International Customer Management Institute Opens Nominations for the 2009 Spirit of Service AwardICMI Spirit of Service Award Spotlights the Call Center Agent and Boosts Business Development for Call Center

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) is now accepting nominations for its annual Spirit of Service Award, which recognizes the best contact center agents all over the world. ICMI will name the winners and present these awards during a live webcast on October 1, 2009, just in time for Customer Service Week.

ICMI presents the Spirit of Service Award to the top call center agents nominated by their peers and selected by an ICMI expert panel. Winners receive a package that includes free training and additional career resources.

The award is a badge of good service that can have far-reaching impact on the agent and the entire call center.

For outsourcer call center InspiriTec Inc., home to 2008 Spirit of Service winner Irma Mitchell, that means increased agent morale and a boost in business development for the center. Mitchell and InspiriTec's story is an inspiration to call centers from around the world to put their best agents in the running for this prestigious award.

At InspiriTec's contact center in Philadelphia, Pa., Mitchell is synonymous with quality and customer satisfaction. In her seven years handling calls for InspiriTec., which specializes in helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages gain skills and a job in IT professions, Mitchell--who is legally blind--has set the standard in her center with regard to achieving performance goals, acquiring advanced skills and offering compassion to customers.

The 2008 Spirit of Service Award has had a positive effect on business development for InspiriTec, too. While this award is all about recognizing the hard work of frontline agents like Mitchell and boosting the morale and pride in the call center, it's also a powerful tool as InspiriTec seeks new business. "As we grow and seek additional clients, this Spirit of Service Award is a valuable tool in selling our services. It says we've been recognized as being able to do the work and do it well," says Dean Marino, director of marketing at InspiriTec.

"Irma is an inspiration to anybody in the call center industry--and her win speaks volumes for her ability, professionalism and compassion, as well as for InspiriTec's outstanding call center," says Ruthann Fisher, executive vice president and global brand manager for ICMI, who visited InspiriTec to present Mitchell with the award.

InspiriTec played a big role in Mitchell's success. The company adapted its contact center environment with assistive technologies back in 2001, thus enabling Mitchell to complete her agent training and start down the path of customer service excellence. "This technology allows Irma to navigate computer screens to retrieve and input customer information into a client's database," explains Marino. "Irma listens through headphones that carry the caller's voice in one side and a computer voice that reads computer screen fields in the other side."

"We are looking forward to learning about all of the dedicated agents that are working diligently in call centers throughout the world," adds Fisher. "This is a wonderful award that showcases the hard work and dedication that the customer service industry is known for. I'm proud that ICMI plays a significant part in elevating frontline representatives in the eyes of their peers and their entire organization."

The ICMI 2009 Spirit of Service Award nomination form can be found at: http://www.icmi.com/spiritofservice

The criteria for the 2009 Spirit of Service Award include: 1. Is committed to Quality Service 2. Product-Knowledgeable 3. Knows his or her customers 4. Treats all customers (internal/external) with courtesy and respect. 5. Never argues with a customer. 6. Never leaves customers in limbo. Handles all callbacks, emails with a sense of urgency. 7. Provides what he/she promises. 8. Assumes the customer is telling the truth. 9. Focuses on making customers and not sales. 10. Makes it easy to do business with the company.

The winners receive a certificate and a trophy recognizing them as an ICMI Spirit of Service Agent of the Year Award winner, a complimentary copy of the book A Career for the 21st Century: A Handbook for Call Center Agents, an ICMI online course of their choice (a $299 value), and will be spotlighted during the ICMI "Celebrate the Spirit of Service" webcast.

About ICMI

The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) is the leading global provider of comprehensive resources for customer management professionals--from frontline agents to executives--who wish to improve customer experiences and increase efficiencies at every level of the contact center. ICMI's experienced and dedicated team of industry insiders, analysts, and consultants are committed to providing uncompromised objectivity and results-oriented vision through the organization's respected lineup of professional services including: Training and Certification, Consulting, Events, and Informational Resources. Founded in 1985, ICMI continues to serve as one of the most established and respected organizations in the call center industry.

About Think Services

Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using educational events, consulting, training, certification, and innovative media. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), and HDI. Think Services is a subsidiary of United Business Media, a global media and marketing services company with a market capitalization of more than $1.6 billion.

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CONTACT: Tara Gibb of Think Services, +1-415-845-1019,
tgibb@think-services.com

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

Ramius Files Supplemental Proxy Materials and Sends Letter to StockholdersUrges Stockholders to Support Real Change on the Tollgrade Board by Voting FOR the Ramius Nominees on the GOLD Proxy Card Today

NEW YORK, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of Ramius LLC (collectively, "Ramius"), today announced that it has filed supplemental proxy materials with the SEC in connection with the 2009 Annual Meeting of Tollgrade Communications, Inc. and has delivered a letter to all stockholders of the Company.

Ramius is the largest stockholder of Tollgrade, owning approximately 15.2% of the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock. Ramius is urging stockholders to elect at the Annual Meeting its three highly qualified nominees, Scott Chandler, Ed Meyercord and Jeffrey Solomon, in place of incumbent directors James J. Barnes, David S. Egan and Brian C. Mullins. Ramius's director nominees collectively have over 35 years of combined experience in the telecom equipment and services industries and have a large vested interest in the future financial performance of the Company.

The full text of the letter follows: July 13, 2009 Dear Fellow Tollgrade Communications, Inc. Stockholder: VOTE NOW FOR REAL CHANGE ON THE TOLLGRADE BOARD

AS TOLLGRADE'S LARGEST STOCKHOLDER, RAMIUS HAS A TRUE VESTED INTEREST IN TURNING AROUND TOLLGRADE

OUR NOMINEES HAVE THE TELECOM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE THIS BOARD DESPERATELY NEEDS

VOTE THE GOLD PROXY CARD TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO REBUILD STOCKHOLDER VALUE

RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of Ramius LLC (together with its affiliates, "Ramius" or the "Ramius Group"), collectively owns approximately 15.2% of the common stock of Tollgrade Communications, Inc. ("Tollgrade" or the "Company"). We are the Company's largest stockholder. Over the past four years, as stockholders, we have watched as management and the current Board of Directors, as composed prior to the recently announced changes (the "Board"), have failed time and time again to address the long-term financial underperformance of the Company. The recent changes in the composition of the Board were made by the Company only after we publicly announced a competing slate of director candidates for the 2009 Annual Meeting (the "Meeting"). These reactionary changes fail to address the significant issues facing the Company and, in our opinion, are transparent attempts by the Company to win votes in the upcoming election contest.

DO NOT BE INFLUENCED BY THIS BOARD'S REACTIONARY BOARD CHANGES

VOTE FOR DIRECTORS WHO WILL BE PROACTIVE AND WORK TIRELESSLY TO ENHANCE VALUE

Stockholders deserve a Board that is fully committed to enhancing value, not one that is clearly doing the minimum it believes is necessary to win an election contest. When the pressure is off, what will keep the Board from returning to its past practices of complacent oversight and weak governance? The time has come for stockholders to demand real change at Tollgrade, not just the illusion of change. We therefore urge all stockholders to support the Ramius nominees by voting the GOLD proxy card today.

Tollgrade Has Significantly Underperformed Under the Direction of the Current Board

-- Over the past five years ended June 30, 2009, Tollgrade's stock price is down approximately 51% versus the NASDAQ Composite total return (including dividends), which is down approximately 7%. -- As of June 30, 2009, Tollgrade had an enterprise value of approximately $6 million after factoring in its $60 million cash balance. Effectively, stockholders are attributing little to no value to Tollgrade's operating businesses.

Unfortunately, this is not just the case today, but has been the case for much of the past two years. We believe this is a reflection of the poor operating performance and terrible allocation of corporate resources and capital over the past five years. From 2003 to 2008:

-- Annual revenue declined by approximately $8 million from $65.1 million in 2003 to $57.2 million in 2008, a decline of 12%; -- Annual gross profit declined by approximately $7.0 million from $38.4 million in 2003 to $31.6 million in 2008, a decline of 18%; -- Annual operating expenses remained constant at $31.2 million; and -- Adjusted annual EBITDA declined by $7.4 million from $9.4 million in 2003 to $2.0 million in 2008, a decline of 79%.

THE COMPANY HAS VERY LITTLE TO SHOW FOR ITS $116 MILLION INVESTMENT OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS

These poor results are in spite of massive investments in the business. Over the past five years, the Company has poured excessive amounts of capital into research and development projects as well as ill-conceived and poorly executed acquisitions. From 2003 to 2008 Tollgrade spent:

-- $84 million on internal research and development projects; and -- $32 million on external acquisitions.

Between research and development and external acquisitions, Tollgrade has spent $116 million of cash in the past five years, or $9.15 per share, with little to show for it. This compares to the current $6 million enterprise value and the $5.24 stock price as of June 30, 2009. Clearly, the Company has failed to execute and stockholders have suffered under the leadership of the current Board.

Poor Performance Has Been Driven by a Misguided Strategy and Weak Execution

We believe the Company's poor performance is due primarily to a convoluted and ineffective growth strategy made worse by poor execution and failed oversight. Tollgrade is a small player in the telecom equipment industry. The core of Tollgrade's existing businesses is legacy hardware and software solutions that allow telecom operators to manage their legacy copper networks. This is the market for which the Company is best known and in which it has had success historically. However, Tollgrade has aggressively pursued broad and wide ranging product development initiatives and acquisitions outside its core competencies spanning multiple industries on a global scale. These include products for next generation telecom networks, power utilities and, up until recently, cable operators. These initiatives have, for the most part, failed. Tollgrade has lost focus on who are its key customers and how to best serve those customers with products and services that the customer actually needs and would purchase from Tollgrade.

Tollgrade's key customers are large, global, multibillion dollar enterprises that require extreme focus and attention. The Company has failed in its business strategy because it is pursuing too many markets with too few resources to be effective. The Company's "product first" strategy where it develops or acquires products and then attempts to market them has consistently failed. Instead, Tollgrade should pursue a "customer-first" product development strategy where the Company forges strong relationships with existing customers and works with them to develop products and services that fit their needs. Effectively implemented and executed, this strategy would produce better, more consistent results with a much improved return on invested capital. Tollgrade must rein in its capital spending on speculative projects which have shown little likelihood of success and instead focus on the core markets for which the Company has a strong reputation and a market-leading technology.

Although Tollgrade has begun to make some changes in its strategy, the Company needs better guidance and oversight from an experienced Board in order to shape the future of Tollgrade and to avoid the serious mistakes of the past overseen by the current Board.

The Current Board Has No Relevant Industry Experience, Is Ill-Equipped to Oversee a Turnaround at Tollgrade and Lacks a Substantial Vested Interest in the Company's Financial Performance

We believe the Company's poor financial performance and misguided business strategy is in large part due to a Board composed of directors with little, if any, experience in the technology and telecom industry. They have allowed management to make unchecked business decisions which have destroyed stockholder value. Apart from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, none of the other current Board members have any direct experience in the telecom equipment industry, an industry in which Tollgrade generates a vast majority of its revenues. Additionally, in the aggregate, the current Board owns just 130,884 shares directly, representing approximately 1% of the shares outstanding, and therefore lacks a substantial vested interest in the financial performance of the Company.

The Ramius Nominees Have the Skills and Incentives Necessary to Turn Around Tollgrade

The nominees that we have proposed for the Board have over 35 years of combined experience in the telecom equipment and services industries and have a large vested interest in the future financial performance of the Company.

Scott Chandler Mr. Chandler has over 20 years of senior and executive level management experience in the telecom industry. Prior to founding Franklin Court Partners, a consulting and advisory firm focused on the telecom and technology industry, Mr. Chandler served as the Chief Financial Officer of RHYTHMS NetConnections, a provider of broadband services utilizing digital subscriber line (DSL) technology that is now part of Verizon. Prior to RHYTHMS, Mr. Chandler served as President and Chief Executive Officer of C-COR, a pioneer in the cable television industry and a supplier of broadband telecommunications equipment that was sold to Arris Group Inc. in 2007. Ed Meyercord Mr. Meyercord has over 15 years of experience in the telecom services industry. Most recently, Mr. Meyercord was the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Cavalier Telephone, a privately held voice and data services provider with over $500 million in revenue and $90 million of EBITDA. Prior to Cavalier, Mr. Meyercord was the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Talk America, Inc., a telecom services company providing phone and internet services to consumers and small business customers. Talk America, a publicly-traded NASDAQ company, was acquired by Cavalier Telephone in 2006 at which time Mr. Meyercord became the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. During his tenure at Talk America, Mr. Meyercord acted in many capacities including Marketing and Corporate Development, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and finally Chief Executive Officer. He is credited with designing and implementing many value enhancing plans at both Cavalier and Talk America which led to substantial value realization for stockholders of both companies. Jeffrey Solomon Mr. Solomon is a Managing Member of Ramius, a $7 billion diversified investment management firm. Mr. Solomon joined Ramius when it was founded in 1994 and has been responsible for the development, management and oversight of a number of the investment strategies currently employed by Ramius. Mr. Solomon has extensive experience in corporate finance, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

* For full biographies of the Ramius nominees, please refer to our definitive proxy statement filed on June 25, 2009.

As the largest stockholder of Tollgrade, our interests are directly aligned with those of all stockholders. For all the reasons we have stated above, we firmly believe that our proposed changes to the composition of the Board are appropriate and necessary.

Recent Actions Taken By the Board in Response to Our Nomination Notice Do Little to Address the Major Issues Facing the Company

The average tenure of the current Board, excluding the addition of the Chief Executive Officer to the Board in late 2007 and the recently announced changes, is twelve years. Prior to the recently announced changes, the newest independent member of the Board has been a director since 2002, over six years ago. The Chief Executive Officer has been at the Company for two years and has had ample opportunity to address the lack of relevant expertise on the Board. Up until our nomination notice on February 11, 2009, the Company completely ignored the lack of independent industry experience on the Board. We believe that the actions taken since our nomination notice to change the Board's structure are purely reactionary and are an attempt to better position the Company in the election contest. We do not believe these actions have been done with a sincere intention of changing the manner in which Tollgrade is overseen and governed. Why didn't the Company make these Board changes earlier? Would these changes have been made if we had not nominated a competing slate of directors for election at the Meeting? We believe the answer is clear.

The Board has made Reactive Corporate Governance Reforms and Has Demonstrated Poor Business Judgment

Additionally, we believe that the Company's recent corporate governance reforms have been entirely reactive. First, consider the Company's decision to put a proposal to declassify the Board to a shareholder vote at the 2007 Annual Meeting. This decision only came after the holders of 7,318,509 shares, or approximately 80% of the shares that voted, approved a non-binding shareholder proposal at the 2006 Annual Meeting to declassify the Board of Directors. The Company's 2006 proxy statement in connection with the 2006 Annual Meeting stated that the Board "concluded that the Company's classified board structure continues to be in the best interests of the Company and its various constituencies, including the Company's stockholders, and oppose this proposal." What changed between 2006 and 2007? We believe the Company's flip-flop in corporate governance was motivated more by a desire to do the minimum it takes to receive your votes than a desire to truly take actions that are in your best interests.

After we publicly voiced our concern that the current Board lacks members with relevant experience in the telecom equipment and services industries, the Company announced on June 24, 2009 the appointment of a new independent director, Edward Kennedy, and on July 7, 2009 the replacement of an incumbent director with a new independent director, Charles Hoffman. These individuals were selected by the current Board and we do not believe that their election, by itself, will yield adequate changes to the composition and structure of the Board.

The Company goes further to request the support of stockholders based on the actions they have taken to date including the announcement of a $15 million stock repurchase program and the divestiture of the cable products business. We think it is important for stockholders to note that as of December 31, 2008, the Company had only repurchased 496,918 shares for an aggregate value of $2.2 million out of the $15 million earmarked or repurchases. We are not aware of any further repurchases executed since that time nor were any further repurchases disclosed in the Company's first quarter 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 7, 2009. During this time frame, the Company's stock has traded substantial volume at prices that imply almost zero enterprise value for the operating business. Evidently, the Company's $15 million stock repurchase program is mostly form over substance and only represents the appearance of positive actions as opposed to real actions.

Additionally, stockholders should note that the sale of the cable products business for approximately $3 million on May 28, 2009 compares to a purchase price of $14.3 million on February 13, 2003 for Acterna's Status and Performance Monitoring Product Line, a large portion of the cable products business. Obviously any credit the Company wishes to take for exiting the cable products business must be offset by the significant destruction of stockholder value caused by the poor execution of the acquisition in the first place.

As we have highlighted above, the changes in board leadership, corporate governance, and board composition do little to remedy the shortcomings of the current Board. Stockholders must heavily discount the Company's veiled attempt to garner support with reactionary measures that are clearly meant to win votes as opposed to create real change at Tollgrade. The best way for stockholders to ensure their interests are represented in the board room is to elect new, independent industry representatives to work alongside a representative of the largest stockholder to unlock value at Tollgrade.

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We are not seeking control of Tollgrade. We are seeking to improve the quality and accountability of the Board by adding two highly qualified, independent directors with relevant industry experience and a direct representative of the largest stockholder. We firmly believe these three individuals will represent the best interests of all stockholders. We urge you to vote the GOLD proxy card today.

We look forward to your support at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Best Regards, Peter A. Feld Managing Director Ramius LLC About Ramius LLC

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hotels.com Loyalty Study Shows Many Programs Fall Shortwelcomerewards Bucks Trend

DALLAS, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Most Americans continue to spend cautiously and look for more value from every purchase they make. By joining loyalty programs, they can watch their dollars go further by earning valuable benefits. Or can they? According to a new survey from hotels.com, those who belong to loyalty programs are finding a number of shortcomings:

-- Ninety-three percent want improvements made to their memberships. -- Almost six in ten (59 percent) want fewer restrictions on how they can use their program benefits. -- More than one-third (37 percent) don't think the value added bonus is ever really as great as the program wants them to believe. -- Nearly one-quarter (24 percent) don't like the fine print that comes with benefits. -- Nearly half (49 percent) didn't book anything in the last year using their reward travel benefits, such as a hotel stay, a flight or a car rental.

Loyalty programs have long been offered in the travel space, but have been a tricky proposition. Complicated terms, heavy restrictions and big redemption requirements have made them unattainable for nearly everyone except the frequent business traveler. hotels.com decided to change that with welcomerewards(TM), a simple program that offers one free night after every 10 nights booked.

A Game-Changer for Travelers

How quickly can people expect to earn a free night? In the last year, survey respondents who stayed in a hotel or other paid property in the past year spent an average of 12 nights in such a place. As welcomerewards members, they would already have earned one free night and be well on their way to earning a second. With other loyalty programs, they'd still be far from earning their first credit.

"welcomerewards is a favorite among travelers for one main reason - it doesn't require much loyalty," said Carl Sparks, general manager of hotels.com. "We know that every trip is different, and want to reward our guests for staying in the property that's right for them, every time they travel. welcomerewards brings tangible benefits within reach of the occasional traveler - it's a loyalty program 'for the rest of us.'" The program is easy to use and offers three key benefits:

-- Choice - More than 53,000 property choices worldwide for earning and redeeming free nights. As long as you spend at least $40 per night on each of the 10, you can redeem a night up to $400 in value. -- Flexibility - Build up to your free night by staying in chain hotels, boutique properties, condos, B&Bs and resorts - mix and match to reach 10 however you'd like. -- Simplicity - Book 10 nights anywhere, get a free night. There are no blackout dates, points to collect, or restrictions. How Valuable is That Free Night - What Would you Do to Earn It?

hotels.com only requires you book 10 nights to earn one free. Survey respondents would sacrifice a lot more in order to get a complimentary night at a hotel. Ninety-two percent would be willing to part ways with some of their most beloved habits and necessities for a month. Of those who would:

-- 71 percent would give up clothes shopping -- 65 percent would abstain from chocolate -- 31 percent would drop their cell phone -- 29 percent would give up watching television

For additional survey results, please visit our press room. To become a welcomerewards member, visit hotels.com/welcomerewards.

About hotels.com

hotels.com is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering an extensive selection of more than 85,000 properties ranging from traditional hotels and vacation rentals to bed and breakfasts and all-inclusive resorts. hotels.com serves as an advocate for guests before, during and after their property stay. To help travelers choose the right property for each trip, the company provides a variety of tools and features, including property descriptions, rate calendars, maps, virtual tours, and more than one million guest reviews. hotels.com offers additional value for guests through its Price Match Guarantee, Risk-Free Booking(TM) and welcomerewards(TM) programs. For more information, please visit hotels.com or call 1-800-2-HOTELS. hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. .

About the survey

The hotels.com survey was conducted by Kelton Research between May 28th, 2009 and June 4, 2009 to 1,005 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and older using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas are set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population ages 18 and over. In this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.

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Actel Now Shipping the Fusion Advanced Development KitEnables the Development of Sophisticated System and Power Management Solutions Using Actel's Flash-Based Fusion Mixed-Signal FPGAs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Actel Corporation today announced that it is shipping the Fusion Advanced Development Kit. Featuring Actel Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs, the kit enables the development of system and power management applications in a single board with multiple on-board voltage regulators, an array of indicator LEDs, and an OLED display to provide direct feedback on flag status, system messages, and voltage, temperature, or current readings. The Fusion Advanced Development Kit provides significant resources for flexible system management development, including a web-enabled development environment, an ARM Cortex(TM)-M1-enabled mixed-signal Fusion device, and extensive digital and analog connectivity. This kit also serves as the platform for the Mixed-Signal Power Manager Demonstration, a reference design that delivers superior power monitoring, power sequencing and threshold control of up to 16 external power supplies.

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"Actel's new Fusion Advanced Development Kit provides designers targeting Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs with a robust hardware platform for rapid development and quick time-to-market of designs requiring system or power management," said Rich Kapusta, vice president marketing and business development. "At Actel, we recognize that 'Power Matters' means not only offering the world's lowest power FPGAs, but also enabling designers to reduce power at the system level."

Included on the Fusion Advanced Development Board On Board Memory -- 4 MB SRAM -- 64-Mbit parallel flash memory -- 2-MB SPI flash External Interfaces -- 10/100 Ethernet interface -- USB/UART interface adapter chip and connector -- 3 ports for I2C interface -- 38-pin finger header -- 40-pin mixed-signal header -- RealView interface header for Cortex-M1 debugging Connected Fusion Device Resources -- Pulse width modulation circuit -- 2 circuits for 1.5 V and 3.3 V current monitoring -- External temperature diode connected to the Fusion FPGA -- 2 external p-channel MOSFET Gate drive

For more information on the Fusion Advanced Development kit, visit http://www.actel.com/products/hardware/devkits_boards/fusion_adv.aspx.

For more information on the Mixed-Signal Power Manager Demonstration, visit http://www.actel.com/products/solutions/powermgt/default.aspx.

For more information about Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs, visit http://www.actel.com/products/fusion/default.aspx.

Pricing and Availability

The Fusion Advanced Development Kit (M1AFS-ADV-DEV-KIT-PWR) with two 9 V power packs is now available for US $720 at http://www.actel.com/ and through Actel's worldwide sales team.

About Actel

Actel is the leader in low-power FPGAs and mixed-signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com/.

The Actel name and logo and Fusion are registered trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Iridium/Boeing Team Completes High Integrity GPS Program Milestones

BETHESDA, Md., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Satellite LLC (Iridium) announces that, in conjunction with Boeing , the companies have achieved two major milestones to further develop and demonstrate capability enhancements to the High Integrity Global Positioning System (GPS) program for the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

The first milestone, completion of an Enhanced Narrowband (ENB) software modification to computers on Iridium satellites, enables second-generation GPS-aiding signals to be broadcast through the entire Iridium constellation. These broadcasts will enable rapid, more accurate GPS position fixes than are available with current technology. The GPS-aiding signals will provide appropriately equipped warfighters significantly improved capabilities for quickly locking on and maintaining a GPS signal, even while operating in restrictive environments such as urban areas, forests, mountains and canyons, as well as under enemy jamming attempts or amid battlefield radio frequency noise.

"The completion of this on-orbit software enhancement to the Iridium constellation represents a significant step toward delivering aiding signals with embedded GPS data on demand on a global basis," said David Whelan, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems chief scientist and vice president/deputy general manager, Boeing Phantom Works. "This will provide warfighters with improved GPS anti-jam and time-stability transfer capabilities."

The second milestone was a demonstration of the acquisition of a GPS signal under substantial jamming while moving in a vehicle.

"When a military GPS receiver is jammed, it cannot obtain a position fix, and movement only makes the situation worse," said Whelan. "Even from a cold start, it took only minutes for the High Integrity GPS-aided receiver, in a moving vehicle, to receive the GPS signal while being jammed. Without assistance from the High Integrity GPS system, a position fix would never have been obtained."

"GPS has become an indispensable tool for military operations, so we are pleased that we have reached these milestones with Boeing," said retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Campbell, executive vice president of Government Programs, Iridium. "Due to the unique design of the Iridium global satellite network, we are able to help deliver added precision and robustness to this important capability used in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) mission-critical operations."

The principle behind High Integrity GPS, also known in government circles as "iGPS," uses satellite signals from the Iridium low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellite communications system and the U.S. Air Force-operated GPS mid-earth orbit navigational satellites. Iridium provides a high-power signal and rapidly changing ground track to accelerate an initial position fix by users. The GPS system provides navigational data in time, location and velocity. The result is an augmentation to GPS that provides iGPS receivers with improved navigation, higher signal integrity, precision accuracy and more jam-resistant capabilities. High Integrity GPS also has the potential to provide geographic positioning data to within centimeters, a vast improvement over current standalone GPS, which provides data within meters.

The team completed the ENB software upgrade on schedule and within budget, and will support a system-level demonstration later this year.

The team includes Iridium, Boeing Phantom Works' Advanced Network and Space Systems, Rockwell Collins, Coherent Navigation and experts from academia.

About Iridium Satellite LLC

Iridium Satellite LLC (http://www.iridium.com/) is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering pole-to-pole coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of LEO, cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium's subscriber growth has been driven by increasing demand for reliable, secure, global communications. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of hundreds of distributors, and provides services to the DoD, and other U.S. and international government agencies. The company's customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT, which will result in continued and new Iridium MSS offerings. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md. and is currently privately held.

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CONTACT: Liz DeCastro of Iridium Satellite LLC, + 1-301-571-6257,
liz.decastro@iridium.com

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

Microsoft Research Delivers Tools to Help Accelerate Scientific DiscoveryWorkflow technology for scientists connects raw data to computing systems, facilitating research in oceanography, astronomy, environmental science and other disciplines.

REDMOND, Wash., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Addressing an audience of prominent academic researchers today at the 10th annual Microsoft Research Faculty Summit, Microsoft External Research Corporate Vice President Tony Hey announced that Microsoft Corp. has developed new software tools with the potential to transform the way much scientific research is done. Project Trident: A Scientific Workflow Workbench allows scientists to easily work with large volumes of data, and the specialized new programs Dryad and DryadLINQ facilitate the use of high-performance computing.

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Created as part of the company's ongoing efforts to advance the state of the art in science and help address world-scale challenges, the new tools are designed to make it easier for scientists to ingest and make sense of data, get answers to questions at a rate not previously possible, and ultimately accelerate the pace of achieving critical breakthrough discoveries. Scientists in data-intensive fields such as oceanography, astronomy, environmental science and medical research can now use these tools to manage, integrate and visualize volumes of information. The tools are available as no-cost downloads to academic researchers and scientists at http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/tools.

"Today, scientists can collect more data than ever before from the Internet, satellites, sensors and other resources," Hey said. "That deluge of information brings amazing research opportunities, but at the same time, our ability to process that data and make it meaningful has not kept pace. These tools help simplify the data-intensive end of research, so scientists can focus on analyzing results and making new discoveries."

Transforming a Discipline

Project Trident is allowing oceanographic researchers to manage the massive amounts of scientific data coming in from sensors, instruments, moorings, robots and cameras attached to fiber-optic cables on the ocean floor. The data will be used to better understand sediment flows, changes in temperature and salinity, earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, extreme life forms associated with seafloor hydrothermal vents, and what data is needed to predict tsunamis.

Project Trident is currently being used by oceanographers at the University of Washington to support the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a seafloor-based research network sponsored by the National Science Foundation with thousands of sensors in the oceans of the Western Hemisphere. The amount of data coming in from these sensors is roughly equal to two simultaneous high-definition TV broadcasts going around the clock.

Project Trident is also being used by oceanographers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute to support a data portal for a program funded by the Office of Naval Research designed to better understand typhoon intensification.

"In the ocean sciences we routinely work with complex multidisciplinary data sets, and the investigator often spends more time on the mechanics of finding and manipulating data than on the process of understanding what the data means," said James G. Bellingham, chief technologist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. "Trident's workflow framework provides a graphical environment that hides much of the complexity from the user, letting scientists focus their intellectual energy on the data rather than the software."

In addition, astronomers at Johns Hopkins University are using Project Trident to support the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) project, which helps detect objects in the solar system that might pose a threat to Earth. The Pan-STARRS project uses an array of very powerful digital cameras to observe the entire night sky several times each month. Each of the cameras captures 1.4 gigapixels -- 200 times the resolution of a 7-megapixel consumer camera.

"This is an amount of raw data so large it's difficult to comprehend, much less work with," said Alex Szalay, Alumni Centennial Professor at Johns Hopkins University. "With Project Trident, we can essentially digest that tremendous data source directly into our supercomputers customized for data-intensive science, process it interactively and create complex statistical analyses to help us better understand what's going on in the universe."

Harnessing Technology for Science

Project Trident was developed by Microsoft Research's External Research Division specifically to support the scientific community. Project Trident is implemented on top of Microsoft's Windows Workflow Foundation, using the existing functionality of a commercial workflow engine based on Microsoft SQL Server and Windows HPC Server cluster technologies. DryadLINQ is a combination of the Dryad infrastructure for running parallel systems, developed in the Microsoft Research Silicon Valley lab, and the Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) extensions to the C# programming language. Dryad was designed to simplify the task of implementing distributed applications on clusters of Windows-based computers. DryadLINQ is an abstraction layer, which simplifies the process of implementing Dryad-based applications.

The DryadLINQ system automatically and transparently translates and executes the queries on large compute clusters using the Dryad execution engine. A DryadLINQ program can be written and debugged using standard .NET development tools, and it makes distributed computing on large clusters simple for most programmers.

Reducing Research Overhead

Project Trident combines gaming graphics with workflow technologies to create a powerful visualization tool that makes large-scale, complex scientific data not only easy to review and analyze, but also easy to manage, reproduce and share. It enables researchers to build experiments that formerly required heavy involvement from computer scientists. To give the solution enough "horsepower" to process very large data sets, Dryad and DryadLINQ allow Project Trident to be run on distributed systems or large compute clusters.

"With the addition of DryadLINQ, our ability to interpret data has finally caught up with our ability to collect it," said Roger Barga, a Microsoft researcher and principal architect for the new tools. "While it is not necessary to couple Project Trident with Dryad, the combination provides a powerful system for processing very large volumes of data."

The marriage of visualization and workflow technologies allows data analysis experiments to be developed visually as "workflows," similar to process workflows used in the business world. Whereas building such a system has traditionally required custom coding and weeks or months of development time, with Project Trident, senior researchers can do much of that upfront programming themselves in just hours or days.

About Microsoft External Research

The External Research Division of Microsoft Research builds relationships between academia, industry and government to help advance research in fields that rely heavily upon advanced computing. Microsoft Research provides the tools, technologies, resources and interoperability needed to accelerate research and advance human potential and the well-being of the planet.

About Microsoft Research

Founded in 1991, Microsoft Research is dedicated to conducting both basic and applied research in computer science and software engineering. Its goals are to enhance the user experience on computing devices, reduce the cost of writing and maintaining software, and invent novel computing technologies. Researchers focus on more than 55 areas of computing and collaborate with leading academic, government and industry researchers to advance the state of the art in such areas as graphics, speech recognition, user-interface research, natural language processing, programming tools and methodologies, operating systems and networking, and the mathematical sciences. Microsoft Research currently employs more than 850 people in six labs located in Redmond, Wash.; Cambridge, Mass.; Silicon Valley, Calif.; Cambridge, England; Beijing, China; and Bangalore, India. Microsoft Research collaborates openly with colleges and universities worldwide to enhance the teaching and learning experience, inspire technological innovation, and broadly advance the field of computer science. More information can be found at http://research.microsoft.com/.

About Microsoft

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

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George Kast, Former CEO of Global Water Technologies, Inc., (GWT), Files Suit for Breach of Contract

DENVER, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- George Kast, former Chairman and CEO of Global Water Technologies, Inc., (Pink Sheets: GWTR) has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against GWT for breach of contract related to a "Comprehensive Settlement Agreement and Release" dated March 20, 2009. Under the terms of the agreement, GWT was to re-purchase some of Mr. Kast's GWT shares and release and forever discharge Mr. Kast from any and all liability and causes of action arising from or relating to his involvement with GWT whatsoever.

George Kast stated, "I am disturbed that the company and its management decided to breach the agreement and left me with no other options but to pursue litigation. I will attempt to resolve this matter swiftly. I have launched a website (http://www.gwtrlit.info/) to keep my fellow shareholders informed on relevant and related matters."

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CONTACT: George Kast, +1-303-883-0644, gkast@verizon.net

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

CORAOPOLIS, Pa., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell site in Coraopolis, which will enable more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; and download games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site improves coverage along Broadhead Road south from Boggs Run Road to University Boulevard, along Becks Run Road southwest from Flaugherty Run Road to Moon Clinton Road, and from Stoops Ferry Road southwest to Becks Run Road.

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

This network improvement is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed--$5.5 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Over the past 18 months, the company invested nearly $330 million in its Pennsylvania network improvements.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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CONTACT: Laura Merritt of Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210,
laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, or Heather Pharo for Verizon Wireless,
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Soitec Leverages Core Technologies to Address Wafer-Level 3D IntegrationCompany's Extensive and Flexible Platform is Ideally Suited for Maximizing 3D Integration's Advantages in IC Performance, Power, Size and Manufacturing Cost

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Soitec Group (Euronext Paris), the world's leading supplier of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) and other engineered substrates for the microelectronics industry, announced today its strategy for solving technology challenges in the growing wafer-level 3D integration market with a family of proven processes and engineered substrates. The company has the combination of core technology know-how in wafer bonding and stacking, manufacturing infrastructure and high-volume experience, as well as strong IP to develop the building blocks required for wafer-level 3D integration. Soitec's 3D technology strategy is built on three pillars: Low-temperature Smart Cut(TM) technology, Smart Stacking(TM) technology and metal-to-metal direct bonding, currently in development.

"3D integration and wafer-level packaging technologies are promising and fast-growing segments of tomorrow's semiconductor industry. We expect 3D integrated semiconductors to grow at a CAGR of 50 to 60% during the period 2008 to 2015, mainly driven by memories, image sensors, MEMS, analog and CMOS logic applications," said Jerome Baron, principal analyst at Yole Developpement. "Despite the current economic downturn, the worldwide R&D activities linked to 3D integration innovation have reached unprecedented levels."

"We are working on making 3D technologies feasible and cost effective with an extensive and flexible offer. At the wafer level, both our Smart Stacking and Smart Cut technologies add significant value to 3D integration," said Andre-Jacques Auberton-Herve, president of the Soitec Group. "And when SOI wafers are used for CMOS processing, as demonstrated with imagers, end products are benefiting from higher yields and improved reliability."

Smart Stacking technology enables wafer-to-wafer level stacking of partially or fully processed circuits. The technique uses low-temperature oxide-oxide molecular bonding with specific surface conditioning, and high-precision wafer thinning. The low-stress wafer bonding process remains compatible with future requirements for submicron alignment accuracy. This technology is adapted for advanced semiconductor applications such as Back-Side Illumination (BSI) image sensors as well as via last 3D integration approaches. Using SOI as starting material, Soitec's technologies allow the successful stacking of extra-thin layers needed to achieve the highest through-silicon-via (TSV) interconnect densities.

Soitec's low-temperature Smart Cut process uses oxide-oxide molecular bonding and atomic-level cleaving to transfer mono-crystalline silicon films as thin as 0.1 micron onto partially or fully processed wafers. On this new material layer, a second level of devices can be processed and this integration can be repeated in an iterative mode. Transferring an extremely thin layer enables higher interconnect density, higher signal throughput and simpler TSV processing. Benefits include increased computing bandwidth, lower overall manufacturing cost, and power savings due to the reduced wiring distance between connected devices. This final benefit is well suited for producing advanced memory or CMOS logic 3D IC systems.

Additionally, Soitec's R&D work in metal-to-metal bonding in partnership with CEA/Leti (the Electronics and Information Technology Laboratory of the French Atomic Energy Commission) plays a key role in the company's 3D integration strategy. This approach presents the advantages of applying no additional pressure on the bonding stack and a lower thermal budget to guard against distortion and misalignment. The main application is in creating interconnections in the 3D stack during bonding.

At SEMICON West, July 14-16 in San Francisco, visit Soitec in booth #5448 in North Hall.

About the Soitec Group:

The Soitec Group is the world's leading innovator and provider of the engineered substrate solutions that serve as the foundation for today's most advanced microelectronic products. The group leverages its proprietary Smart Cut(TM) technology to engineer new substrate solutions, such as silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers, which became the first high-volume application for this proprietary technology. Since then, SOI has emerged as the material platform of the future, enabling the production of higher performing, faster chips that consume less power.

Today, Soitec produces more than 80 percent of the world's SOI wafers. Headquartered in Bernin, France, with two high-volume fabs on-site, Soitec has offices throughout the United States, Japan and Taiwan, and a new production site in the process of customers' qualification in Singapore.

Two other divisions, Picogiga International (Les Ulis) and Tracit Technologies (Bernin), complete the Soitec Group. Picogiga delivers advanced substrates solutions, including III-V epiwafers and gallium nitride (GaN) wafers, to the compound material world for the manufacture of high-frequency electronics and other optoelectronic devices. Tracit, on the other hand, provides thin-film layer transfer technologies used to manufacture advanced substrates for power ICs and microsystems, as well as generic circuit transfer technology , Smart Stacking for applications such as image sensors and 3D-integration.

Shares of the Soitec Group are listed on Euronext Paris. For more information, visit http://www.soitec.com/.

Soitec, Smart Cut, Smart Stacking and UNIBOND are trademarks of S.O.I.TEC Silicon On Insulator Technologies.

Press Contact (available also during SEMICON West on site): Camille Darnaud-Dufour Tel (France): +33-6-79-49-51-43 E-mail:camille.darnaud-dufour@soitec.com

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Finesse Solutions Forges Agreement With Leading Biotechnology Company for Single-Use Technology Exploration

SAN JOSE, California, July 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Finesse Solutions, LLC, San Jose, CA, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for biologics applications today announced a development agreement with Biogen Idec, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) aimed at evaluating emerging technologies for single-use bioprocessing. These technologies include novel disposable sensors, software platforms, and control algorithms.

As part of the agreement, Finesse will provide prototype sensors, software, and systems for use by Biogen Idec in its bioprocessing platforms, and refine them for single-use applications. This collaboration allows state-of-the art technologies to be honed in actual use-case scenarios, and will leverage the expertise of both companies.

Dr. Mark Selker, Chief Technology Officer and founder of Finesse, stated, "We are delighted to have the efforts of world-class scientists at Biogen Idec help refine our technologies and focus our development. This will go far in helping to optimize our products using actual cell culture platforms."

Dr. Thomas Ryll, Director Bioprocess Development at Biogen Idec, said, "We are excited about the opportunity to work with Finesse on testing and improving new sensor technology for use in our high productivity process platforms."

About Finesse Solutions, LLC

California-based Finesse Solutions, LLC, leads the way in developing new measurement and control technologies, in order to enable the transition to single-use systems, bring new capabilities to existing bioreactor platforms, and harmonize global bio-process information transfer. Our current product family provides comprehensive measurement and control solutions for upstream processes in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. For more information, please visit us at www.finesse.com.

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Finesse Solutions Forges Agreement With Leading Biotechnology Company for Single-Use Technology Exploration

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Finesse Solutions, LLC, San Jose, CA, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for biologics applications today announced a development agreement with Biogen Idec, Inc. aimed at evaluating emerging technologies for single-use bioprocessing. These technologies include novel disposable sensors, software platforms, and control algorithms.

As part of the agreement, Finesse will provide prototype sensors, software, and systems for use by Biogen Idec in its bioprocessing platforms, and refine them for single-use applications. This collaboration allows state-of-the art technologies to be honed in actual use-case scenarios, and will leverage the expertise of both companies.

Dr. Mark Selker, Chief Technology Officer and founder of Finesse, stated,"We are delighted to have the efforts of world-class scientists at Biogen Idec help refine our technologies and focus our development. This will go far in helping to optimize our products using actual cell culture platforms."

Dr. Thomas Ryll, Director Bioprocess Development at Biogen Idec, said, "We are excited about the opportunity to work with Finesse on testing and improving new sensor technology for use in our high productivity process platforms."

About Finesse Solutions, LLC

California-based Finesse Solutions, LLC, leads the way in developing new measurement and control technologies, in order to enable the transition to single-use systems, bring new capabilities to existing bioreactor platforms, and harmonize global bio-process information transfer. Our current product family provides comprehensive measurement and control solutions for upstream processes in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. For more information, please visit us at http://www.finesse.com/.

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CA, Inc. Joins TagVault.org as Founding MemberCA Committed to Driving International Software Asset Management Standards with Formation of ISO 19770-2 Tag Certification Organization

ISLANDIA, N.Y. and PISCATAWAY, N.J., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CA, Inc. and TagVault.org today announced that CA has joined TagVault.org as a founding member. TagVault.org, introduced today by the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (ISTO), is a technical, membership-driven organization, founded as the certification authority for ISO/IEC 19770-2 software identification tags (SWID tags). In addition to being a certification authority, TagVault.org's mission is to provide a forum for information sharing resources among software publishers, tool providers and software asset management (SAM) entities and to provide a shared library of technical knowledge and software tools including consistent cross-vendor, cross-platform APIs.

"Founding membership in TagVault.org demonstrates CA's continued leadership in IT asset management," said Brian Bell, senior vice president and general manager, CA Service Management. "We're excited to be part of this new standards-focused organization and to help drive a software identification capability that we believe will simplify software license compliance and unify SAM with other service management disciplines to expand the scope of more rapidly attainable Lean IT principles and processes."

"ISO 19770-2 is a groundbreaking standard that, for the first time, promises definitive and authoritative identification of software installations," said Howard Hastings, IT asset management evangelist for CA, Inc. and TagVault.org board member. "Despite nearly two decades of development, software discovery and identification remains difficult to accomplish at even a reasonable level in all environments. This means additional costs and resource requirements for software purchasers and software publishers. The use of software identification tags begins to resolve this problem and will encourage software purchasers to require their suppliers to provide certified tags as part of their product delivery."

"TagVault.org delivers registration and software tag certification services and, as a neutral, non-profit, community-driven organization, represents a single objective voice of the software market," said Steve Klos, executive director of TagVault.org. "It is crucial to the success of ISO 19770-2 that the leading software publishers set an early example for the industry by embracing this new standard. CA's involvement as a founding member in TagVault is evidence of their commitment."

About TagVault.org

TagVault.org is the registration authority for ISO/IEC 19770-2 software identification tags (SWID tags). Formed as a non-profit organization under IEEE-ISTO, TagVault.org provides a shared library of software tools and technical knowledge that decrease the costs involved in creating and managing software tags. TagVault.org's registration process ensures tags fully conform to the tagging standard while also ensuring normalized tag contents. TagVault.org also provides communication forums and information sharing resources among software publishers, tool providers and SAM practitioners. For more information, please go to http://www.tagvault.org/.

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CA , the world's leading independent IT management software company, helps customers optimize IT for better business results. CA's Enterprise IT Management solutions for mainframe and distributed computing enable Lean IT--empowering organizations to more effectively govern, manage and secure their IT operations. For more information, visit http://www.ca.com/.

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Alcatel-Lucent Firewall Security Solution Awarded International EAL-4+ Certification

PARIS, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that its VPN Firewall Brick(TM) portfolio has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) to be compliant to EAL-4+. This certification provides further indication of the trust customers can put in Alcatel-Lucent's VPN Firewall Brick portfolio to deliver a robust, high-security perimeter defense system to help protect network environments from vulnerabilities and attacks.

EAL-4+ certification verifies that the development, manufacturing and support processes of the products have been audited, ensuring enterprises and service providers that the solution will be reliable when implemented in networks. Choosing a certified firewall solution is key consideration for service providers delivering managed services, government agencies and enterprises of all sizes and industry types. With the addition of EAL-4+ certification to the VPN Firewall Brick portfolio, Alcatel-Lucent customers are assured of a compliant, end-to-end security solution that provides coverage of the management interface along with the security appliance, something no other vendor delivers today. This is critical as often vendors certify only the appliances, which can lead to potential vulnerabilities when interfacing with external management systems.

Industry security expert Carlos Solari, Vice President for Quality, Security and Reliability at Alcatel-Lucent and former White House CIO and co-author of Security in a Web 2.0+ World said, "With today's ever-increasing threat levels from hackers, malware or other cyber attacks, 'defense in depth' solutions -- ones that are multi-layered and resistant to compromise -- are required to minimize corporate risk and ensure regulatory compliance. The Alcatel-Lucent VPN Firewall is specifically designed with the highest degree of security into the system from the start. We think of it as coding security into the DNA of our solutions, as opposed to attempting to protect the system after the fact."

"In today's insecure world, customers and partners rely on proven, easy-to-deploy, independently certified security solutions," added Michel Emelianoff, Vice President of Alcatel-Lucent enterprise security solutions. "Maintaining certification from independent organizations underscores Alcatel-Lucent's ongoing commitment to provide the most reliable communications security products on the market."

The Alcatel-Lucent VPN Firewall Brick portfolio delivers security for mission-critical IP applications to company headquarters, branch offices, trading partners, mobile employees and customers. The following three industry certifications cover the entire VPN Firewall Brick product line:

-- Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 augmented (EAL-4+) -- certification from NIAP covering the complete application range and associated management system, May 2009 -- Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) -- certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that allows deployment in government departments and regulated industries, 2008 -- IPSec 1.3 and 2.2 - recently renewed basic certification from ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business Systems

Together, the certifications confirm that the Alcatel-Lucent VPN Firewall Brick solution portfolio will provide stringent firewall protection for organizations' valuable and sensitive data.

Further information about Alcatel-Lucent security solutions for the enterprise, government and carrier markets is available online.

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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Ball Aerospace Awarded Second Contract for STP-SIV Program

BOULDER, Colo., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has been awarded a $13.4 million U.S. Air Force contract to procure long-lead hardware for a second Space Test Program Standard Interface Vehicle (STP-SIV) spacecraft. The first STP-SIV spacecraft launch is expected in the first quarter of 2010.

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The contract follows the prime contract signed in April 2006 for the first Department of Defense (DoD) STP-SIV vehicle, that included a provision for up to six vehicle orders for the Air Force Space Development & Test Wing's (SDTW) Space Development Group at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M. The system is a key enabler for the DoD Space Test Program.

The contract is a follow-on to the first STP-SIV space vehicle, which recently completed the initial phase of system environmental testing including electromagnetic interference and compatibility, to be followed by vibration and thermal vacuum testing.

"This type of arrangement, in addition to driving down costs, enhances U.S. space superiority by supporting the Operationally Responsive Space strategy," said Drew Crouch, vice president and general manager for Ball Aerospace's National Defense business unit.

To meet the U.S. Air Force's goal for small satellite missions that incorporate both flexibility and reduced cost, Ball Aerospace has employed a standard vehicle with a standard payload interface capable of supporting a variety of experimental payloads and launch vehicles. The 120 kg bus is designed to fly in a wide range of LEO orbits and supports a variety of launch vehicle configurations including the EELV Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA). In addition to the overall STP-SIV system and payload interface design, Ball is responsible for payload integration, space vehicle environmental testing and launch and mission support.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions of important national agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, NOAA and other U.S. government and commercial entities. The company develops and manufactures spacecraft, advanced instruments and sensors, components, data exploitation systems and RF solutions for strategic, tactical and scientific applications.

Ball Corporation is a supplier of high-quality metal and plastic packaging for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,000 people worldwide and reported 2008 sales of approximately $7.6 billion.

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

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

BT Saves More Than GBP18 Million by Enabling Simplified Sign-On Using CA Identity and Access Management

DITTON PARK, England and ISLANDIA, New York, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CA, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA) today announced that BT has saved more than GBP4.5 million per annum since 2004 using CA SiteMinder (http://www.ca.com/us/internet-access-control.aspx). BT's use of CA SiteMinder (http://www.ca.com/us/success/collateral.aspx?cid=165274) has resulted in a decrease in IT administration, application development, password reset requests and support of auditing and compliance. BT has centralized its user authentication and authorization to key external and internal Web applications using CA SiteMinder to perform 36 million transactions per day.

BT provides networked IT, telecommunications and broadband services and its operations spread across 170 countries. In the UK alone, the company serves more than 18 million customers with 28 million exchange lines and 11.2 million broadband connections. Customer service delivery, collaboration and the ability to provide secure access over the Web for customers and suppliers are central to BT's future growth.

BT has four portals in total, including BT.com, which all play a key role in connecting the company and its customers. More than eight million individuals regularly use the websites to access a range of self-service options from viewing bills and setting up direct debits to placing orders and managing the email accounts to which their paperless bills are sent. With BT.com and the other portals offering a gateway to personal information, it is essential that only authorized customers gain access to their own records. Robert Temple, Chief Security Architect for BT, said, "Customers expect us to get security right and don't want to worry about issues such as identity theft. Any problems with identity and information management could be very damaging to our reputation as one of the UK's most trusted brands."

Prior to using CA SiteMinder, BT staff had to remember multiple passwords. "By using CA SiteMinder we have been able to decrease the number of internal passwords by enabling simplified sign-on, which has helped to increase efficiency and reduce the volume of password resets," commented Temple. In addition, BT has eliminated the need for multiple point solutions that were previously being used for user authentication.

BT has also extended its CA SiteMinder deployment by using it in conjunction with identity federation to enable its users to access applications and data hosted by some of the company's suppliers. "Setting up federated identities was very simple using CA SiteMinder," Temple said. "Although there are still cultural and legal challenges surrounding federation, we now have a flexible and scalable model that we will eventually be able to extend to thousands of suppliers and other partners."

BT employees can now access applications, such as staff surveys and personal development records, using this federated approach. Identity federation will also help the company deliver on its cost control promises by helping improve efficiency and productivity. "With federation we can share information more easily with our suppliers, with the boundaries between organizations and systems becoming invisible for staff," said Temple. "By establishing a standards-based reusable authentication capability, we have been able to reduce complexity and further our vision for 21CN."

CA UK & Ireland Senior Vice President and Area Manager Chris Miller said: "CA SiteMinder has enabled BT to greatly simplify user authentication and authorization and significantly cut overall administration costs. In the current economic climate, CIOs have to ensure their IT operations are leaner and meaner while maintaining customer service delivery. CA SiteMinder is helping BT achieve this balance by ensuring the right people gain trouble-free access to the right level of information assets, whether customers who want to manage their account or BT's staff, developers and partners who want rapid information access to complete their daily tasks."

About BT

BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale. In the year ended 31 March 2009, BT Group's revenue was GBP21,390 million. British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt

About CA

CA (NASDAQ: CA), the world's leading independent IT management software company, helps customers optimize IT for better business results. CA's Enterprise IT Management solutions for mainframe and distributed computing enable Lean IT-empowering organizations to more effectively govern, manage and secure their IT operations. For more information, visit http://www.ca.com.

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Actel Now Shipping the Fusion Advanced Development KitEnables the Development of Sophisticated System and Power Management Solutions Using Actel's Flash-Based Fusion Mixed-Signal FPGAs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Actel Corporation today announced that it is shipping the Fusion Advanced Development Kit. Featuring Actel Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs, the kit enables the development of system and power management applications in a single board with multiple on-board voltage regulators, an array of indicator LEDs, and an OLED display to provide direct feedback on flag status, system messages, and voltage, temperature, or current readings. The Fusion Advanced Development Kit provides significant resources for flexible system management development, including a web-enabled development environment, an ARM Cortex(TM)-M1-enabled mixed-signal Fusion device, and extensive digital and analog connectivity. This kit also serves as the platform for the Mixed-Signal Power Manager Demonstration, a reference design that delivers superior power monitoring, power sequencing and threshold control of up to 16 external power supplies.

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"Actel's new Fusion Advanced Development Kit provides designers targeting Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs with a robust hardware platform for rapid development and quick time-to-market of designs requiring system or power management," said Rich Kapusta, vice president marketing and business development. "At Actel, we recognize that 'Power Matters' means not only offering the world's lowest power FPGAs, but also enabling designers to reduce power at the system level."

Included on the Fusion Advanced Development Board On Board Memory -- 4 MB SRAM -- 64-Mbit parallel flash memory -- 2-MB SPI flash External Interfaces -- 10/100 Ethernet interface -- USB/UART interface adapter chip and connector -- 3 ports for I2C interface -- 38-pin finger header -- 40-pin mixed-signal header -- RealView interface header for Cortex-M1 debugging Connected Fusion Device Resources -- Pulse width modulation circuit -- 2 circuits for 1.5 V and 3.3 V current monitoring -- External temperature diode connected to the Fusion FPGA -- 2 external p-channel MOSFET Gate drive

For more information on the Fusion Advanced Development kit, visit http://www.actel.com/products/hardware/devkits_boards/fusion_adv.aspx.

For more information on the Mixed-Signal Power Manager Demonstration, visit http://wwwactel/products/solutions/powermgt/default.aspx.

For more information about Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs, visit http://www.actel.com/products/fusion/default.aspx.

Pricing and Availability

The Fusion Advanced Development Kit (M1AFS-ADV-DEV-KIT-PWR) with two 9 V power packs is now available for US $720 at http://www.actel.com/ and through Actel's worldwide sales team.

About Actel

Actel is the leader in low-power FPGAs and mixed-signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com/.

The Actel name and logo and Fusion are registered trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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NI Technology Updates Outlooks for Intel, Altera, Analog Devices, NetLogic Microsystems, PMC-Sierra, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and United Microelectronics

PRINCETON, N.J., July 13 /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 Intel , Altera , Analog Devices , NetLogic Microsystems , PMC-Sierra , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and United Microelectronics .

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 earnings season. In an 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' reports that are 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=prn848 McWilliams covers these topics and more in his earnings preview:

-- What evidence does McWilliams cite to support his forecast that Intel's Q2 revenue will come in between $7.5B and $7.8B, which even at the low end is notably above the consensus of the 36 analysts covering the company? What are McWilliams expectations for Intel's Q3 guidance? What stock does McWilliams think makes sense to pair with an investment in Intel?

-- Why does McWilliams think Analog Devices, NetLogic and PMC-Sierra will make a sympathy move based on what is said during the Altera conference call that is scheduled for this Tuesday? What specifically should investors listen for on this call?

-- What is it that McWilliams thinks Wall Street is missing in the TSMC story? Why does McWilliams believe that TSMC and UMC, the two largest contract semiconductor fabricators in the world, will report a combined sequential revenue increase of roughly 100% in Q2? Does he believe supply shortages from these companies are tied to low production yields or simply to robust demand that couldn't be fulfilled?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 153% since its inception versus -3% for the S&P 500.

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EZchip Scheduled to Release Second Quarter 2009 Results on August 3, 2009; CEO Comments on Recent Market ReportConference Call Scheduled for August 3, 2009 at 10am ET

YOKNEAM, Israel, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. (formerly LanOptics Ltd.), a provider of network processors, today announced that it will be releasing its second quarter 2009 financial results on Monday, August 3, 2009, before US markets open.

Conference Call

The Company will be hosting a conference call later that same day at 10:00am ET (7:00am PT; 3:00pm UK Time; 5:00pm Israel Time). On the call, management will review and discuss the results, and will be available to answer investor questions.

The conference will be broadcast live from a link at http://www.ezchip.com/. To participate, please access the website at least 10 minutes before the conference call commences. To participate through dial-in, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls at least 15 minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

US Dial-in Number: 1-888-281-1167 UK Dial-in Number: 0-800-917-9141

International Dial-in Number (Israel): +972-3-918-0644 Israel Dial-in Number: 03-918-0644

A replay of the call will be available the day after the call under the investor relations section of the website.

Comment on Recent Market Report

Eli Fruchter, CEO of EZchip, commented on a recent report implying that Juniper Networks will use in-house ASICs in new line cards:

"As we have always said, in-house designs at our tier-1 customers are our biggest competition. Our chips are incorporated in customers' strategic products, and we expect that they will want to maintain in-house chip development to provide options for alternative solutions. The analyst report suggests that Juniper will be announcing new line cards fairly soon, using in-house solution for these line cards. This is obviously disappointing, but as noted we do not expect that our customers will cease in-house ASIC designs. Occasionally, it is possible that some customers will develop new generation products using in-house solutions, and in later generations they may return to use EZchip's NPUs."

"On the subject of Juniper, I want to provide an update to our first quarter 2009 release, which spoke of an expected drop in sales to Juniper in the second quarter of 2009. I am pleased that shipments of our NP-2 to Juniper returned to previous levels in June 2009, and are forecast to grow further in the second half of the year."

"We believe that customers who purchase our network processors enjoy significant time-to-market and performance advantages, which will become even more pronounced with the introduction of 80-Gigabit and then 200-Gigabit line cards. We are currently seeing successful designs of 40-Gigabit line-cards with four NP-2/3 chips per card already in production and 80-Gigabit line-cards with eight NP-3 chips per card are expected to hit the market soon. Next generation line cards will advance from 40G and 80G line cards to 200G line cards. We believe that with NP-4 we are well ahead of in-house ASIC designs for these 200-Gigabit line cards, and that customers who select our NP-4 will be ahead of the market. NP-4 will offer a higher level of integration, better power consumption and lower cost. Although current in-house designs may compete with the NP-3, we do not believe that they can compete with the NP-4. Our NP-4 will sample towards the end of the year and has already been selected by several tier-1 vendors."

"Overall, our market position is continuously strengthening, existing design wins are moving to production and new designs are being won. We believe that the use of network processors will continue to grow and win market share, and they will eventually be used strategically by all system vendors. Up until a few years ago, system vendors exclusively used in-house developed chips for their routers, but today merchant network processors are widely used by these vendors. We believe that this trend will continue and as long as we continue to maintain our two-year technology lead we will further our market penetration."

About EZchip

EZchip is a fabless semiconductor company that provides Ethernet network processors for networking equipment. EZchip provides its customers with solutions that scale from 1-Gigabit to 100-Gigabits per second with a common architecture and software across all products. EZchip's network processors provide the flexibility and integration that enable triple-play data, voice and video services in systems that make up the new Carrier Ethernet networks. Flexibility and integration make EZchip's solutions ideal for building systems for a wide range of applications in telecom networks, enterprise backbones and data centers. For more information on our company, visit the web site at http://www.ezchip.com/.

This press release 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. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. These statements are only predictions based on EZchip's current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause EZchip's actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, competitive products, product demand and market acceptance risks, customer order cancellations, reliance on key strategic alliances, fluctuations in operating results, delays in development of highly-complex products and other factors indicated in EZchip's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For more details, refer to EZchip's SEC filings and the amendments thereto, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on March 30, 2009 and its Current Reports on Form 6-K. EZchip undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in our expectations, except as may be required by law.

Contact: Ehud Helft / Fiona Darmon CCGK Investor Relations info@gkir.com Tel: (US) +1-646-797-2868 / +1-646-201-9246

EZchip Semiconductor Ltd

CONTACT: Contact: Ehud Helft / Fiona Darmon, CCGK Investor Relations,
info@gkir.com, Tel: (US) +1-646-797-2868 / +1-646-201-9246

Buffalo Technology Expands Its Channel PresenceNew Partnership Will Enable Buffalo Technology to Leverage SYNNEX' Broad Reach and Channel Expertise

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced the appointment of SYNNEX Corporation , a leading business process services company, as an authorized distributor for its line of wireless and storage products.SYNNEX' channel customer network includes many leading retailers, resellers and solution providers throughout the United States and Canada.

"Our new partnership with SYNNEX is designed to increase consumer awareness and visibility of Buffalo's storage solutions and to better meet the high demands of our channel market," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "This strategic partnership reflects Buffalo Technology's continued commitmentto deliver high quality, reliable storage products and solutions to the market.We look forward to a long relationship with SYNNEX."

"SYNNEX is honored to be an authorized distributor for Buffalo Technology," said Bob Stegner, senior vice president of marketing for North America at SYNNEX Corporation. "The addition of Buffalo Technology's leading storage products will enhance our product portfolio, allowing resellers to offer their customers more robust storage and wireless solutions. We look forward to working together with Buffalo Technology and growing our businesses in the region."

About Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading global provider ofaward-winning networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit http://www.buffalotech.com/.

Statements in this release that are forward-looking, such as the enhancement of product portfolio and the growth in business, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release.

Buffalo, Inc. trademark statements. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Buffalo Technology

CONTACT: Jay Pechek of Buffalo Technology, +1-512-349-1333,
jayp@buffalotech.com

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

HealthWarehouse.com Announces $3.50 Prescription Drug ProgramLeading U.S. online mail-order pharmacy to offer prescription drugs at prices below those of competitors

CINCINNATI, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HealthWarehouse.com (OTC Bulletin Board: IONN) a leading online pharmacy, today announced that it will offer a 30-day supply of over 300 popular generic prescription drugs for $3.50. With outstanding service and prices below that of competitors, including Wal-Mart and Target, HealthWarehouse.com is poised to set the standard for delivering significant value to consumers on prescription medications. The program will initially be available to customers in 37 states and will be expanded to all 50 states and U.S. Territories in the coming months.

"Healthcare costs continue to rise and millions of Americans are struggling to pay for their prescriptions," stated HealthWarehouse.com CEO Lalit Dhadphale. "Our goal is to transform the industry by offering a safe, low-cost, and convenient option for consumers. As an online pharmacy, we are able to remove inefficiencies in the pharmaceutical distribution process and pass these savings directly on to patients. Our innovative approach has and will continue to make a real difference for millions of families throughout the U.S. by bringing affordable healthcare within reach."

Key components of the program include: -- Pricing of $3.50 for a 30-day supply of generic prescription medications -- Pricing of $9.50 for a 90-day supply of generic prescription medications -- Coverage of nearly 300 generic medications in all major therapeutic categories, including diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol -- Processing of all prescription orders and refills online or via phone and 100% free shipping from a state-of-the art pharmacy directly to the patient's home

"All Americans should have access to affordable FDA-approved drugs," continued Dhadphale. "For example, a 30-day supply of Zocor is $150, the cost of the generic (Simvastatin), at a regular pharmacy is $28, while the same prescription at HealthWarehouse.com, is only $3.50. We are confident that our program delivers real value to patients."

For a complete list of the drugs available through the HealthWarehouse.com Prescription Drug Program, visit http://www.healthwarehouse.com/

About HealthWarehouse.com

HealthWarehouse.com (TICKER: IONN) is a leading online mail-order pharmacy headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and the first to offer a $3.50 prescription drug list with 100% free shipping anywhere in the United States. HealthWarehouse.com's mission is to provide affordable healthcare to every American. With a 99% positive customer rating, HealthWarehouse.com has grown to become one of the fastest growing online pharmacies in the United States. HealthWarehouse.com is licensed in 37 states and only sells drugs which are FDA-approved and legal for sale in the United States. Visit us online at http://www.healthwarehouse.com/.

HealthWarehouse.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Ryan Dolder , +1-513-919-4569, media@healthwarehouse.com

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

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Introduces 5300 ES UHF and VHF Mobile RadiosCompany's latest addition to its award-winning mobile radios for first responders

IRVING, Texas, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has added UHF and VHF mobile radios to its award-winning 5300 ES Series Project 25 compliant products.

"Military, civilian, and federal, as well as state and local law enforcement agencies need interoperable, reliable, standards-based solutions," said Michael Jalbert, president and chief executive officer of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. "First responders who operate UHF and VHF communications systems can now see and hear the difference in our rugged, reliable, and solid mobile radios. Our innovative new Lightning(TM) Control Head, featuring the brightest and clearest display on the market, is also available in VHF and UHF bands."

Key features of the award-winning 5300 ES Series mobile radios include: Enhanced (AMBE+2) Project 25 Vocoder for loud and clear digital audio, operation on APCO Project 16 SMARTNET /SmartZone as well as Project 25 trunked and conventional systems, over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR) and over-the-air-programming (OTAP), support for up to 864 talkgroups, P25 Packet Data, and DES/DES-OFB/AES encryption algorithms. "The Company is now shipping the new bands," Jalbert added.

About EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

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

SafeHarbor

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

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

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

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

IBM Signs 10-Year IT Outsourcing Agreement With Innovation Auto RiskDeal to support company's expansion plans while reducing its capital expenditure on IT by 25 percent

BANGALORE, India, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM today announced that it has signed a 10-year information technology (IT) outsourcing agreement with Innovation Auto Risk, an established leader in the Indian market providing claims management services and other related solutions to insurers and fleet management companies. To support its growth and expansion plans, Innovation Auto Risk was seeking an IT solution provider that could supply and manage its IT infrastructure in a resilient yet cost-effective fashion.

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As part of the agreement, IBM will deploy server, storage, networking and security IT infrastructure to be hosted at a data center in Delhi. IBM will provide 24x7 onsite infrastructure monitoring services from an onsite command center. In addition, IBM will provide managed services and ongoing project management for infrastructure procurement, commissioning and configuration, as well as hardware refreshes after five years.

Innovation Auto Risk, headquartered in Delhi, has claims servicing operations across India. It is a joint venture between Auto Risk Management Services Pvt. Ltd., an established leader in the Indian market providing pre-risk inspection services and other related insurance services, and Innovation Group plc., a leading provider of enterprise software, business process outsourcing (BPO) and repair and service network management solutions to the global Property and Casualty industry.

IBM put together a customized end-to-end managed services package and introduced Innovation Auto Risk to an operating-expense driven model, rather than capital-expense driven model. This allowed the company to pay IBM as-it-grows its business operations thus removing the need for large capital influx to sustain its growth and expansion. This agreement aims to reduce Innovation Auto Risk's capital expenditure on IT by 25 percent.

Jyothi Satyanathan - Country Manager - ibm.com, IBM India/South Asia remarked, "With businesses highlighting and focusing on cost-efficiency in these challenging times, IBM has once again proven its partnership value for small and mid-sized customers. Innovation Auto Risk needed to build a robust infrastructure to address the growing claims processing requirements of their customers and we were able to provide this using a unique model that helped them grow without the headaches of managing their back-end and the need for huge capital requirements."

"We are delighted with our agreement with IBM and believe its technology expertise and focus on delivering cost-efficient solutions will help us achieve our growth strategy and higher levels of customer satisfaction," said Manu Mehta, Director, Innovation Auto Risk. "We maintain a stable organization built on a foundation of experience and are committed to give our customers the benefits of the highest levels of service without losing focus on our core businesses. Since we offer cost-effective solutions to insurers helping them to reduce claims cost, we ourselves have to keep our costs at check while introducing latest technologies in India to our customers, in which case IBM helped us to achieve that," he added.

India auto claims are rising with the non-life market for insurance in India estimated at 7 million incidents annually. Innovation Auto Risk address the market requirement for improved claims processes to deal with these rising volumes while providing improved customer service, fraud management and business analytics services.

The agreement was signed in the second quarter of 2009. About Innovation Group plc.

Innovation Group plc is the leading provider of enterprise software, business process outsourcing and repair and service network management solutions to the global Property and Casualty industry. Innovation provides contact centers, repair networks, process management, supply chain and technology operations along with decision support analytics to support accident management, repair and estimation and claims management services.

Innovation has over 1,000 global clients including AXA Insurance, RSA, AAA of Northern California, LeasePlan, The Ford Motor Company, Aviva, Toyota (South Africa) and Zurich (UK). The Group processes more than 4 million claims per year with 20% direct claims cost saving achieved. Our 2,400 people are located in United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa, Spain, United States. Innovation achieved revenues of UK 143 million pounds in the financial year ending September 2008. http://www.innovation-group.com/

About Auto Risk Management Pvt Ltd

Headquartered in New Delhi, Auto Risk was incorporated and commenced its operations May, 2002 and works with a team of 1400 people across 489 locations managed by 29 offices. A leading service provider in underwriting Motor & Marine claim Management Motor (OD &TP) investigation & Asset valuation for banks & Financial Institution

Auto Risk supports non life Insurance companies and are a leading service provider (BPO) in underwriting (Motor & Marine), claims management (Motor OD &TP), all investigations & assets valuation for banks and financial institutions. http://www.autorisk.net/

About IBM For more information, visit http://www.ibm.com/services. Media Contacts: Sowmya Ramachandran IBM India/South Asia soramach@in.ibm.com Mobile: +91-9880309691 Goldie Srivastava IBM India/South Asia gsrivast@in.ibm.com Mobile: +91 9845181220

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CONTACT: Sowmya Ramachandran, soramach@in.ibm.com, Mobile:
+91-9880309691; or Goldie Srivastava, gsrivast@in.ibm.com, Mobile: +91
9845181220, both of IBM India/South Asia

Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/services
http://www.innovation-group.com/
http://www.autorisk.net/

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