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Next Fifteen Launches Beyond, A New Type of Digital Consultancy

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 -- Next Fifteen Communications Group, a $115 million PR Services Group, today unveiled Beyond http://www.bynd.com/, its new digital media consultancy. This coincides with the announcement of its most recent investment, the acquisition of Type3, a 20 person digital agency with offices in San Francisco and London.

Type3 is being merged with the research and analytics capabilities of Context-Analytics, a specialist content analysis business, which has more than 12 years experience in media analysis. The newly formed consultancy, Beyond, has over 30 staff, a client base which includes Google, Genentech, Hilton Group and Virgin America, and has offices in San Francisco and London.  Beyond will also be opening an office in New York within weeks. Beyond was previously codenamed Project Metal.

Beyond's mission is to rethink the traditional digital agency approach and use a combination of earned, owned and paid media to maximize relevant traffic to brand properties and experiences. It combines the capabilities of a traditional digital agency, but with an emphasis on the disciplines of listening and influence more often associated with PR agencies.

Tim Dyson, CEO of Next Fifteen Communications Group, says, "Traditional digital agencies emerged in an era where the web was a one-way publishing channel and marketing was all about one-way communication. Beyond has been created from the ground up to create a digital consultancy grounded in the disciplines of influence and listening to maximize traffic to branded content."

Conversation Analytics is at the heart of Beyond's offerings. Using Conversation Analytics, Beyond is able to predict the type of content people are most likely to engage with and the most effective means of spreading that content to the right audience, regardless of whether it is through owned media, paid media or earned media.

According to David Hargreaves, CEO of Beyond, "We believe the very nature of digital communications campaigns has changed. Many digital agencies come from the advertising world and rely on building an expensive digital property and then investing in a large media spend to drive the audience to it. Beyond believes today's successful campaigns require an additional skill set and mindset from those of a traditional digital agency."

  The key ingredients for today's successful campaigns are as follows:
  --  Campaigns should leverage the power of the influencer, not just paid
      media to achieve reach
  --  Campaigns and conversations need to be created and managed in real
      time
  --  Campaigns are built around ongoing conversations not just marketing
      campaign windows

Beyond is able to deliver campaigns that capture the maximum amount of relevant organic and paid traffic by combining the skills of: digital media monitoring specialists; conversation analysts; creatives; developers; statisticians; account planners; PR consultants; search experts and community managers,

According to Matt Iliffe, Creative director and founder of Type3, "The days of Web strategy are gone. It is now about creating a content strategy grounded in what people want to talk about and then making sure that that content is available anywhere, on any platform. In some cases that could be an owned property, but in other cases it might be a third-party community or media destination.

"Just because we are a digital consultancy doesn't mean we will recommend you spend thousands on building something. We all know if you build it, they don't always come," concluded Iliffe.

For more about Beyond go to http://www.bynd.com

Source: Next Fifteen Communications Group
   

CONTACT:  David Hargreaves, CEO, Beyond, +1-415-260-7814, david@bynd.com

Web Site:  http://www.bynd.com/

NetSuite and IMA Partner to Help Finance Executives Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing

'Transformational CFO' Educational Series Offers Live and Online Education, Research for Finance Executives

SAN MATEO, Calif. and MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 9 -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE:N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), today announced a partnership aimed at helping finance executives succeed in adopting cloud software technology as this powerful new force in computing transforms the role of the CFO and the practice of corporate finance management.

NetSuite and IMA will explore this and related topics as part of the "Transformational CFO" educational series through live seminars, webinars, white papers and published research. The Transformational CFO program is immediately available to all IMA members. The first online webinar titled "Financial Executive Panel: What the Cloud Means to The Finance Organization," is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Three visionary CFOs on the panel will share their first-hand experience and best practice in moving from pre-Web client server technologies to new cloud-based business management software suites. These panel speakers include: David Bosher, SVP and CFO at SnagAJob.com, America's largest hourly job Web site, which jumped to the cloud after outgrowing QuickBooks; Michael Metz, CFO at Lexi-Comp, Inc., a leading provider of medication information and drug data solutions for the healthcare industry, which is relying on a cloud-based business management solution to run financials and key business processes after abandoning Microsoft Dynamics Solomon (SL); and Will Gregerson, CFO at Schaeffer Manufacturing Company, a leading provider of quality lubricants and fuel additives, that chose cloud ERP software over SAP during the software evaluation process. For more information about the webinar, please visit here.

Today's business climate requires finance executives to have real-time visibility into their company's performance. They must also be able to simultaneously cut costs, increase productivity, and expand growth capacity. Cloud computing is seen as one of the most promising technologies in decades to help finance organizations retool to meet these challenges.

By combining NetSuite's leadership in delivering cloud computing financials and ERP software suites and IMA's decades of experience in meeting the needs of finance professionals, the Transformational CFO educational series will help IMA members identify gaps in their finance organization, target growth opportunities, and understand how cloud computing enables powerful process changes.

"Using technology to enable business success is very important to accountants and financial professionals on the CFO team, especially in these turbulent economic times," said Jeff Thomson, IMA President and CEO. "This new partnership will support our members with tools, strategies and educational opportunities as they enhance their business processes. We look forward to working with NetSuite, to improve individual and organizational effectiveness."

"NetSuite understands that finance teams are playing a more strategic role in helping to lead their respective organizations on all fronts. We recognize that IMA is one of the leading global associations dedicated to advancing the knowledge and credentials of their corporate finance and accounting members to lead and succeed in today's business environment," said Ron Gill, NetSuite CFO. "Their membership is uniquely positioned to have significant impact in the transformation of finance departments in companies of all sizes and sectors. This is a key synergistic partnership for us."

About IMA

IMA® is the association dedicated to empowering accountants and financial professionals in business to become "trusted business advisors" by playing an active role in their organizations' business success. With a network of more than 60,000 professionals worldwide, IMA provides a dynamic forum for professionals to advance their careers through Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) certification, professional education, networking, and advocacy of the highest ethical and professional standards. For more information about IMA, please visit http://www.imanet.org.

About NetSuite

NetSuite Inc. is the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials/ERP software suites. NetSuite enables companies to manage core key business operations in a single system, which includes ERP, accounting, customer relationship management (CRM) and Ecommerce. NetSuite's patent-pending "real-time dashboard" technology provides an easy-to-use view into up-to-date, role-specific business information.

For more information about NetSuite Inc., please visit http://www.netsuite.com.

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CONTACT:  Mei Li of NetSuite Inc., +1-650-627-1063, meili@netsuite.com;
or Marc Gerrone of IMA, +1-201-474-1502, mgerrone@imanet.org

Web Site:  http://www.netsuite.com/
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Harris Corporation Enhances NEXIO® Server Portfolio to Improve Speed, Quality and Capacity in Broadcast Playout and Production Applications

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9 -- (IBC2010, Stand 7.G20) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced it is adding significant product introductions to its NEXIO® video server portfolio, designed to help broadcasters accelerate time-to-air, reduce costs and streamline workflows in both playout and production environments.

Powerful, Space-Saving Integrated Storage Server

IBC2010 marks the European debut of NEXIO Volt(TM), a small form-factor, high-performance baseband video server equipped with 2 TB of RAID 3-protected integrated media storage.  Offering support for up to four mixed SD/HD or SD-only baseband channels in a 1RU package, the high-density NEXIO Volt integrates easily into environments where space is at a premium. It reduces power consumption and lowers operating costs -- without sacrificing functionality or flexibility.

NEXIO Volt is ideal for applications including disaster recovery, edge server, on-air cache, production playout and ingest-to-archive.  Built on the same technology as the award-winning NEXIO AMP® server, NEXIO Volt offers software-enabled license keying that allows customers to pay for only the channels and resolutions they need, and easily upgrade to more channels or HD at anytime.  A simple software reconfiguration enables NEXIO Volt to attach to NEXIO shared storage as system requirements increase.

High-Performance, True Shared Storage

Harris introduced NEXIO Farad(TM), a high-performance online storage system ideal for large-scale ingest, editing and playout for production, sports, news and live-event applications.  Customers in today's production environments face escalating storage and bandwidth requirements due to higher data rate codecs, more channels, more concurrent editing seats, additional camera feeds, 3 Gb/s and the overall volume of content.  To address these challenges, NEXIO Farad delivers the highest levels of bandwidth and storage capacity to support even the most demanding multiplatform media delivery workflows.

NEXIO Farad is designed for customers requiring more than 10,000 Mb/s bandwidth and more than 58 TB storage capacity.  NEXIO Farad makes building a storage system that meets individual needs simple, thanks to its scale-out architecture, which allows bandwidth and capacity to be accommodated independently of each other.  Customers can achieve the system design they need, without compromising on performance, channel count, file-based I/O or their preference of compression technology.

Compatibility with NEXIO AMP and Volt servers, Velocity(TM) editors, Apple® Final Cut Pro® and an extensive range of media appliances are all assured for best-in-class performance. The system is equipped with inherent RAID-601 storage protection to maintain system performance and resilience, and provide complete redundancy and backup without degrading system performance.  Coupled with unattended, fully automatic drive rebuilds and a system monitoring and notifications system, NEXIO Farad represents the state of the art for high-performance, online, true shared storage.

Advanced Codec Support

To help streamline workflows in today's multiformat environments, Harris introduced ingest and playout support for two new codecs in its NEXIO platform: for playout, the H.264 video compression standard; and for production, the popular Avid DNxHD® "mastering" format for post-editing.  Native playout support in NEXIO AMP and Volt servers means that no transcoder is required to handle H.264 or DNxHD; in many competing products, customers would have to buy additional hardware to support these codecs.  Unique to NEXIO, all supported codecs can be played back-to-back in any order with all other supported codecs.   As the new codecs are implemented in software, they are turned on via a simple software license key.

Fast-Turnaround Production Platform

Also making its European debut is the Harris Production Playout Center (PPC), an ingest, preparation and playout system designed to control NEXIO server channels in fast-turnaround production environments from scripted news, to sports arenas, to on-the-fly live productions.  From a single 1RU platform, PPC controls up to 16 NEXIO channels, as well as up to eight routers.  Onboard media preparation tools and built-in Fast-Cue technology enable users to get material on air in record time.  PPC offers a number of benefits over other available systems, including a smaller form factor; access to true shared storage and on-SAN edit-in-place; and software-only modules that allow for cost-effective system scaling.

"Citizen Journalist" Applications

With the introduction of the Newsfish(TM) application, Harris is enabling broadcasters to implement cost-cutting business models wherever a citizen is on-site capturing the action.  Newsfish is an Apple® iPhone® "app" that allows iPhone users to capture video and send it to designated catch servers.  Newsrooms receive fast content that is verifiable by GPS location and call-back phone number, and is fully searchable using the Harris Invenio® asset management system.  NEXIO servers manage the non-broadcast resolution of the iPhone material and ready it for broadcast via Velocity editors -- taking the guesswork out of creating SD and HD broadcast content from cell phone footage.

Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite and out-of-home networks.  The Harris ONE(TM) solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that enable advanced media workflows for emerging content delivery business models.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

Source: Harris Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Monica Heck, PR and Communications Manager, Europe, Middle East
and Africa, Harris Broadcast Communications, +353 87 963 1536,
monica.heck@harris.com

Web Site:  http://www.harris.com/

Shoebuy Extends Success to New Private Events Business

New member requests top 5,000 a day

BOSTON, Sept. 9 -- Shoebuy.com (http://www.shoebuy.com), one of the largest retailers of footwear, accessories and related apparel on the Internet and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), announced today that new member requests are topping 5,000 a day at its newest website, events.shoebuy.com. Shoebuy Events offers private flash sales on a members only basis featuring unmatched savings of up to 90% on leading brands such as Rockport, Aerosoles, Heys USA, Crocs, Dr. Martens, Florsheim, Kangol, Johnston & Murphy, Timberland, Timbuk2 and others. These new Shoebuy members join the millions of shoppers that already shop Shoebuy.

Founded in the midst of the dot-com boom, Shoebuy.com is one of the few Internet companies to emerge successfully from that period and has become one of the most heavily-visited apparel shopping sites in the U.S. with over 6.5 million shoppers a month, and over 1,000 brands, 800,000 products, and $3.5 billion of inventory available to purchase.

Shoebuy Events is the latest in a series of new businesses that leverage Shoebuy's proven business model, robust technology platform, vendor relationships, and ecommerce expertise. In the past year, in addition to Shoebuy Events, the company has launched designer.shoebuy.com, a site that offers a specialized shopping experience and design-focused products, Shoebuy.co.uk, addressing the UK marketplace, and ProductExpress.com, which provides free overnight delivery on a broad selection of shoes and accessories. The company recently unveiled an iPhone app, enabling shoppers to enjoy all of the traditional Shoebuy features from their mobile devices. Shoebuy.com also replicated its business model in another product category with the November launch of FloraFlora.com, an e-tail flower supersite.

"With our portfolio of over 1,000 great brands, millions of loyal customers, and a decade of ecommerce expertise, Shoebuy Events is uniquely positioned to deliver tremendous value to both shoppers and manufacturers," says Scott Savitz, CEO of Shoebuy.com. "Listening to our customers has always been the most important factor in our success and we are hearing a lot of excitement about our private sale business from both our shoppers and our brands. Shoebuy Events has proven to be a great way to generate a lot of fun viral-based attention and at the same time to move very large quantities of product in one 48 hour event."

Shoebuy Events is only available to registered members and features offers that are unmatched anywhere on the web. All products and pricing that are featured on the site are reviewed to ensure that all offerings always represent the best deal available on leading styles of shoes, bags, apparel, and accessories.

Shoebuy.com was created with one overarching purpose: to revolutionize how people shop for products online while keeping the customer the number one priority. Shoebuy Events furthers that tradition.

About Shoebuy.com

Shoebuy.com is one of the largest retailers on the Internet focused on all categories of footwear and related apparel. Shoebuy.com offers over 800,000 products from 1,000 brands including adidas, Aerosoles, Allen-Edmonds, Bass, Born, Bostonian, Brooks, Clarks, Crocs, Dockers, Donald J Pliner, Dr. Martens, Easy Spirit, ECCO, Fila, Florsheim, Franco Sarto, Hush Puppies, Jessica Simpson, Johnston & Murphy, K-Swiss, Keds, Mephisto, Merrell, Mezlan, Naturalizer, New Balance, PUMA, Reebok, Rockport, Sebago, Skechers, Softspots, Sperry Top-Sider, Stride Rite, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. Shoebuy.com also operates Bagsbuy.com, which represents all categories of bags including handbags, backpacks, luggage, baby gear, briefcases and laptop bags, Product Express which makes available over 10,000 products with free overnight shipping for the customer who needs the product now, and designer.shoebuy.com which offers a specialized shopping experience and design-focused product from over 200 top designer brands. Shoebuy.com is an operating business of IAC.

  Contact:
  Lauren Kurkul
  Shoebuy.com
  +1-617-451-2929, x286
  lkurkul@shoebuy.com

Source: Shoebuy.com
   

CONTACT:  Lauren Kurkul of Shoebuy.com, +1-617-451-2929, ext. 286,
lkurkul@shoebuy.com

Web Site:  http://www.shoebuy.com/

ActiveVideo Networks to Demonstrate its CloudTV Platform at Cisco Exhibit at IBC 2010

Solution expected to bring enhanced interactive TV experience to millions of homes

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9 -- ActiveVideo Networks(TM), the global leader in cloud-based interactive television solutions, will demonstrate its CloudTV(TM) Platform for delivery of interactive television applications in collaboration with Cisco on its stand at the IBC 2010 trade show (RAI Center in Amsterdam - Hall 1. Stand D.71).

Leveraging ActiveVideo's CloudTV Platform and Cisco's multi-screen Content Delivery System (CDS), an end-user will be able to navigate the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) application on an iPad to select live, time-shifted or VOD content to be displayed seamlessly on their TV or directly on their iPad anywhere throughout the home, through a Wi-Fi network.

The companies anticipate the combination of ActiveVideo's cloud-based platform and Cisco's multi-screen Content Delivery System (CDS) will allow cable system operators and IPTV providers throughout the world to quickly introduce innovative interactive applications to digital set-top boxes (EBIF and tru2way), CI+ connected televisions and IP-Connected devices.

"The winners in interactive TV will be those media companies that can quickly drive diverse and innovative programming to the greatest number of screens," said Jeff Miller, president and CEO of ActiveVideo Networks. "We believe that CloudTV products are the solution to speeding the delivery of compelling, Web-based content that can generate new revenue for cable and IPTV providers, programmers, advertisers and, of course, consumers."

About ActiveVideo Networks

ActiveVideo Networks is the world leader in cloud-based interactive services that are redefining television (iTV 2.0). The company created its CloudTV Platform to simply and inexpensively enable expanded programming, navigation and advertising possibilities, allowing viewers to define and share their TV experiences. ActiveVideo combines Web-based media and targeted, clickable advertisements with the high-quality video, immediate responsiveness and remote control navigation of television for uniform interactivity across all digital and IPTV set-tops, CI+ enabled televisions, and broadband-connected CE devices. ActiveVideo Networks is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, with offices in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Hilversum, the Netherlands. For more information, visit http://www.activevideo.com; find us at http://www.facebook.com/ActiveVideoNetworks; follow us at http://www.twitter.com/activevideo; view our videos at http://www.youtube.com/AVCloudTV.

Source: ActiveVideo Networks
   

CONTACT:  Paul Schneider, Paul Schneider Public Relations, Inc.,
+1-215-817-4384 (mobile), pspr@att.net; or Joe Paone, Bee Elevated
Communication, +1-215-495-3235, BeeElevated@gmail.com, both for ActiveVideo
Networks

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

Ektron Revamps Partner Portal

Aims to increase client references 20% by year-end

NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 9 -- Ektron announced today a redesign of the Ektron Partner portal to support Ektron's established Partner management methodology for systems integrators, digital agencies, and technology, training and translation partners worldwide.  The portal leverages the Ektron Marketing Optimization and Social Software Suites to obtain and evaluate data that will create more customized Partner solutions.  Within the portal, Partners will have direct access to training resources and supplemental tools for project success, including links to accreditation exams, surveys, and webinars.

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"Choosing qualified Partners to deploy effective web strategies that ensure our customers' brands are promoted in a protected, positive and integrated way is a core Ektron value.  The new portal gives our Partners direct access to the information, tools, methodologies and technologies to help customers achieve business-critical success with Ektron," said Bill Rogers, founder and CEO of Ektron.  "We are dedicated to our Partners and have built an infrastructure to ensure that every deployment is a success.  We aim to increase our global account references a minimum of 20 percent by the end of 2010."

With solutions for a wide range of industries including healthcare, media and entertainment, financial services, manufacturing and non-profits, the portal will:

  --  Leverage the Ektron Marketing Optimization and Social Software suites
      to facilitate Partner Forums and analyze Partner priorities for
      continued program improvement.
  --  Enable Accredited Partners to access the latest solutions data sheets,
      collateral, and whitepapers for effective and efficient customer
      response.
  --  Give access to the most current social tools and technology features
      within the Ektron platform.
  --  Provide a path for new global consultants and Partners to support
      client projects in conjunction with the Ektron team.
  --  Make available monthly Partner webinar series on the first Thursday of
      every month at 11 am Eastern to accommodate EMEA regions.  Webinars
      will be recorded and posted on the portal for ongoing global access.

"Partner feedback has played a significant role in the revamp of the Ektron Partner portal," said Savas Gunduz, Managing Partner, Solsbury Partner Group.  "Ektron is listening and re-aligning with Partners to create an infrastructure that makes it easier to team with Ektron on customer engagements.  The redesign of the site itself is based on continual Partner feedback that Ektron has acquired via the use of its own social technology to create bi-directional communication streams.  Making it easier for Partners to work with Ektron ultimately will lead to tighter communication and collaboration in front of our mutual customers -- a better experience for and ultimately higher referenceability from the customer."

More information about the Ektron Partner Program may be found at http://www.ektron.com/partners/.

About Solsbury Partner Group

Solsbury Partner Group is a nationally managed alliance consulting firm and a leading advisor for technology centric alliance strategy and management. Solsbury selectively works with innovative technology industry clients across the globe to identify their highest-value teaming opportunities, and help them grow exponentially by leveraging strategic alliance programs to support their product and channel programs. Solsbury's strategic advantage comes from a group of Principals with a combined 40 years of industry alliance management experience from Accenture, PwC, HP, CA and a host of other successful technology partners. They have used this experience to create a formal set of methodologies Align & Drive to strategically define an Alliance program that aligns the goals of both the technology company and their Partner, and in turn drive revenue for both sides, and comprehensive solutions for the end clients that drive real business value.

About Ektron

Ektron Inc. has innovated web technology since 1998. By integrating web content management (WCM), marketing optimization and social software, Ektron's software and solutions improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth and build customer loyalty. Ektron empowers marketers to create, publish and optimize web content that engages, converts and retains customers. Developers benefit from Ektron's extensibility and commitment to the Microsoft .NET framework. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, with offices in Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom, Ektron has more than 8,000 customers worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Home Depot, Kodak, Microsoft, NASDAQ, Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Notre Dame. For more information, please visit http://www.ektron.com.

Ektron, the Ektron logo and eIntranet are trademarks of Ektron Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT:  Nancy Scott, Ektron Inc., +1-603-589-5412,
Nancy.Scott@ektron.com

Web Site:  http://www.ektron.com/

Tekserve - New York City's Leading Independent Apple Retailer & Solutions Provider Partners with Apple to Help Small Business Windows Users Switch to Mac Platform

Eight weeks of Free Educational Seminars Being Offered To Support The Surging Interest of Mac Platform in Business Environment. Kick Off Event on September 14th

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Tekserve, New York City's largest independent Apple retailer and solutions provider has partnered with Apple Computer to support the surging interest in Macintosh computers among business users.

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In addition to experts from Apple and Tekserve, representatives from Adobe, Xerox, and Parallels will describe their solutions on the Macintosh platform.

Event details - Improving Business Productivity with a Mac - Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the  DoubleTree Times Square, 1568 Broadway (enter at 47th St. and Seventh Ave.). Free registration: tekserve.com/meansbusiness

According to Needham & Co.'s Charlie Wolfe, latest report for Q2, Mac sales grew 35% compared to the standard market growth rate of 20.9%. Wolfe notes that Mac shipments in government, however, grew an astonishing 200%; sixteen times more than market growth of 12.1%. Enterprise business growth was also successful at a 49.8% increase which is over three times higher than the market's 15.7%.

"Historically, the growth of the Apple Macintosh platform among New York businesses has grown dramatically faster than the national average because of the large number of creative people and businesses here" said David Lerner, co-founder and president of Tekserve. For more than 20 years, we have empowered these customers through best of class technology, solutions-based education, and uncompromising service," he continued.

Tekserve is New York's largest independent Apple solutions integration store serving the creatively vibrant New York City market for more than 20 years offering a broad selection of leading Apple technologies and accessories.  Tekserve's user satisfaction driven business model is driven by a unique "configure while you wait" service supported by a variety of professional support services in the audio, video, and business applications areas. For more information, visit http://www.tekserve.com or call 212.929.3645.

Contact:     Mipam Thurman - 212.929.3645 ext 309

mipam@tekserve.com

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CONTACT:  Mipam Thurman of Tekserve, +1-212-929-3645 ext 309,
mipam@tekserve.com

Web Site:  http://www.tekserve.com/

Paris, Kentucky, Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

New Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

PARIS, Ky., Sept. 9 -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Paris, which improves voice and data coverage along the following major roads:

  --  State Road 57 between State Road 1678 and State Road 627
  --  State Road 1678 between Southland Drive and the Bourbon/Clark county
      line
  --  State Road 627 between Pretty Run Road and Spears Mill Road

The new cell site, which is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging as well as making calls.

"Our customers rely on their wireless devices for virtually all of their communication needs," said David MacBeth, executive director-Network, Kentucky/Indiana/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless.  "Ten years ago, ensuring they could make clear calls and stay connected was our top priority.  That still is and always will be important.  Additionally though, we closely monitor all other network usage, such as Internet browsing and downloading apps or music, and make improvements accordingly, so that our customers' experience on our network is seamless regardless of how they want to use their phone."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed - $5.7 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.  Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $307 million on improvements to its wireless network in Kentucky.

Learn More:

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Kentucky by following @vzwmichelle on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwmichelle.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless in Kentucky

In Kentucky, Verizon Wireless has more than 150 employees and 120-plus locations including company-owned retail stores, indirect agents and national retailers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ: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.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
Michelle.Gilbert@VerizonWireless.com, or Ashley Schaffner, For Verizon
Wireless, +1-502-625-1636, Ashley@guthriemayes.com

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

Glam Media Acquires Leading Men's Online Media Company Fantastic Zero to Extend Leadership in Women to the Men's Market in Germany

Acquisition Builds Brash Men's Vertical in Europe to Deliver the Next Generation Display Advertising Solutions for Brands to Engage with Male Audiences Online

MUNICH and SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Glam Media Germany (de.glammedia.com), the number one vertical media company for women online in Germany and worldwide, has acquired Fantastic Zero (http://www.fantasticzero.com), a leading German vertical media company for men online reaching 5.4 million unique users, from Holtzbrinck Digital GmbH and Publigroupe S.A. One year since the launch of the German men's vertical, Brash.de, Glam Media is focused on expanding the Brash Media brand with the Fantastic Zero sites targeting men in key categories including lifestyle, sports, entertainment, gaming, and autos. Fantastic Zero Founder and CEO Aric Austin has been appointed "the man for men" at Glam Media Germany. Fantastic Zero, based in Berlin and Munich, will be integrated into Glam Media, extending Glam's number one leadership in women to male audiences.

"Glam stands for significant reach with a high degree of engagement by women in Germany and around the world," said Ralf Hirt, CEO of Glam Media Germany and VP International. "With Fantastic Zero and Brash, we can now further expand our reach with male audiences. More than ever, this means marketing solutions that cater to the strong demand from agencies for premium advertising environments that appeal to men and have significant reach at the same time. The team at Fantastic Zero has created a highly successful business model, which we will roll out in other European countries in the future."

Fantastic Zero was established in August 2007 as the first vertical for men in Germany, and has quickly become the market leader in this segment. More than 50 partner sites including Cineastentreff, Comicgate, Gamenews, and Sport2 engage with men online, and have represented a compelling offering for brands right from the start. Categories across Fantastic Zero include movies, entertainment, comics, technology, hardware, and gaming.

"Glam Media is the logical next step in our development and simply a perfect fit," said Aric Austin, founder and CEO of Fantastic Zero. "Together we will provide the vertical market with new ideas and innovations through Glam Media's next generation technologies."

"After the successful growth and startup work under the leadership of Holtzbrinck eLab, the deal with Glam Media will enable the next stage of expansion for Fantastic Zero," said Markus Schunk, CFO of Digital and Managing Director of Holtzbrinck eLab.  "Congratulations to Aric Austin for his excellent management and building the company--together with Glam, Fantastic Zero will create a leader targeting male audiences."

"After reaching number one for women, Glam Media is expanding to target men with the acquisition of Fantastic Zero," said Dr. Marcel Reichart, Managing Director, DLD Media and DLD Ventures, and Member, Glam Media Board of Directors. "Glam Media now has even broader reach for its innovative technology and digital marketing solutions."

Glam has an outstanding position in delivering efficient and effective solutions to brands and agencies in today's complex digital advertising marketplace. Just a few weeks ago, Glam Media Germany launched the social media real-time application Tinker that connects both Twitter and Facebook audiences with more than 1,500 sites in the Glam and Brash verticals. In addition, Glam Media Germany recently launched GlamAdapt, the first alternative ad serving platform to DoubleClick, enabling brands to make a greater impact online. (For more information, please visit: de.tinker.com, glamadapt.com).

About Glam Media

Glam Media is the pioneer of vertical media that connects the world's top brand advertisers with targeted vertical audiences online. Glam invented the first commercial Blog Network in 2005 to harness the power of Social Media for Brands. Since then, it has grown to a reach of 97.9 million unique monthly visitors in the US and 167 million users globally and is #1 for Women and #6 in Top 100 Web Properties. Glam Germany was launched in 2008 and now has monthly reach of 8.7 million users (before the Fantastic Zero acquisition).

Glam Media has more than 1,500 publishers organized in vertical networks: Glam.com for Women, Brash.com for Men and Tinker.com for real-time Social Media.

Glam Media is headquartered in New York City, New York and Silicon Valley, California, with international headquarters in London and offices in Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Duesseldorf, Tokyo and Paris.

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CONTACT:  Allison Johnston, Glam Media, Inc., +1-650-224-4988,
press@glam.com

Web Site:  http://www.glam.com/

Sterling Homes Development Corporation Launches New Web Site

Boston-based Custom Home Builder Invests Marketing Dollars to Educate Prospective Clients

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 9 -- Sterling Homes Development Corporation, a custom home builder specializing in new home construction and home renovation, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved Web site http://www.sterlinghomesdev.com/. The revamped site has a more user-friendly layout as well an updated look and expanded portfolio section of traditional and modular custom built homes.

"The redesigned site is a better representation of our brand and our work product," explains Amy Hauser, Sterling's marketing director. "We are especially excited about the interactive slide show of our custom built homes. It gives prospective customers a real feel for the quality craftsmanship that goes into our work." The site also includes testimonials from clients in Wellesley, Weston, Sudbury, Concord, and Manchester-by-the Sea.

Additionally, a new section has been added to the site explaining the benefits of modular homes. Russell Busa, president of Sterling Homes elaborates, "There are many misconceptions in the marketplace about modular construction, so the education piece is very important. Modular homes are NOT mobile homes - they look like any other home, but are built in a factory. Today's modular homes can be built in virtually any design, are energy efficient, and often go up in a fraction of the time of a traditional stick-built home."

Future plans for the site include a "Builder's Blog" discussing the latest trends in new home construction, updates on modular home technology and green building, as well as advice for homeowners.

About Sterling Homes Development Corporation

Sterling Homes Development Corporation is a custom home builder specializing in new home construction and home renovation throughout communities in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. With over 20 years of home building experience, and as a Certified Green Building Professional, our mission is to create homes with the highest quality of craftsmanship and energy efficiency.  Sterling's business philosophy is based on integrity, collaboration and customer service, and we take pride in our long-standing relationships with our clients, vendors and partners.

  Sterling Homes Media Contact:
  Amy Hauser
  617-312-3089
  amy@sterlinghomesdev.com

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CONTACT:  Amy Hauser, Sterling Homes Development Corporation,
+1-617-312-3089, amy@sterlinghomesdev.com

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

Vivisimo Adapts to Employees with 'Intelligent Auto-Completion,' Picks Up Where Google 'Instant' Leaves Off

New Employee-Centered Information Optimization Technologies Shifts Emphasis from 'Searchability' to 'Findability' within an Organization

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9 -- On the heels of Google's new consumer-based Instant(TM) technology, Vivisimo, a leader in information optimization for organizations, today unveiled Intelligent Auto-Completion, one of its new upcoming features debuting in  Velocity 8.0 for employees and customer end-users. The real-time technology enables users' quick, intuitive and efficient access to an organization's data by displaying suggested search terms based upon a partial query, a user's profile, and the organization's information optimizing goals.

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"While Google.com is meant for consumers, Vivisimo's Velocity platform is the technology of choice by employees who need more than just a list of results, but also contextual insight in order to accomplish the responsibilities of their job," said Tracey Mustacchio, Vice President of Marketing for Vivisimo. "Employees are inundated with an overload of information at work and Vivisimo's new Intelligent Auto-Completion in Velocity 8.0 removes that sensory overload by empowering users with results most aligned with the needs of their organization."

HOW INTELLIGENT AUTO-COMPLETION WORKS

By equipping an organization with the power of Intelligent Auto-Completion, Velocity 8.0 provides project managers greater control of an organization's Information Optimization strategies. To do this, Velocity utilizes user or employee profiles to return only the most relevant and contextual results.

  A couple examples of Auto-Complete in action:
  --  Customer service: Provides representatives with quick access to
      solutions and messaging to a rapidly developing product problem, in
      real time.
  --  Sales Enablement: Empowers a sales force with relevant knowledge and
      insight concerning their specific regional responsibilities, in real
      time.

The new technology is one of many new enhancements available in Velocity 8.0 aimed at empowering employees with secure, relevant, and contextual results. Further information and demonstrations on Vivisimo's Intelligent Auto-Completion and other new features from its Velocity 8.0 platform are slated for September 20, 2010.

About Vivisimo, Inc.

Vivisimo provides enterprises with information optimization solutions that help maximize the business value of information.  Unlike traditional information management products, Vivisimo's innovative solutions help end-users find and take advantage of all appropriate and available information, regardless of source, location or type. Vivisimo's innovative technology is delivered with a focus on end-user satisfaction and application control through easy-to-use interfaces, flexible security management and a modern architecture that enables quick deployment. Vivisimo products are available as standalone information optimization applications or as OEM versions embedded within partner applications and solutions. Vivisimo serves its clients from headquarters in Pittsburgh, USA, and through partners around the world. Visit Vivisimo.com for more information.

  Press Contact:        David Splivalo
                        Freestyle PR
                        515.223.4343
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CONTACT:  David Splivalo, Freestyle PR, +1-515-223-4343,
david@freestylepr.com, for Vivisimo, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.vivisimo.com/

DVDFab Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta Is Released

BEIJING, Sept. 9 -- Recently, Fengtao Software has released DVDFab Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta in September 6, 2010. It has updated language files and added support for AACS MKB v19. Passkey will keep improving to meet your up-to-date needs.

DVDFab Passkey is a Windows-based driver that works on-the-fly to unprotect encrypted movie DVDs and Blu-ray discs. For DVD, it removes all DVD copy protections, like CSS, CPRM, CPPM, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs, ARccOS, RipGuard, FluxDVD, CORE X2, etc. For Blu-ray, it removes all known AACS and BD+ copy protections, Region Code, BD-Live and UOPs. It allows you to watch any region DVD on your region specific DVD drive and player software. It allows you to watch Blu-ray disc without HDCP-compliant graphics card and without HDCP-compliant display.

It also allows you to use any software to access unencrypted DVD and Blu-ray disc content. It has been tested to work with 1 Click DVD Copy Pro - Advanced I/O Mode Only, Nero Recode, AVS Copy, DVD neXt COPY V3 and 4 (without the machinist.dll), DVD Shrink - Pathplayer Off with some content, DVDSubEdit (quick check for forced subs), ImgBurn (Read Mode), VLC (play VOB with File->Open), WinDVD5 (play from original without UOPs), Roxio Creator 9 in several modes/modules, DVDRanger without machinist.dll, Roxio 2010 with I/O Mode set to 'Advanced' under the General tab, CloneDVD, PowerDVD 9 Ultra, etc.

Happy to let you know that DVDFab Passkey has been tested to show its superiority to other similar products from many aspects (under the same operation environment):

Size:  1.6MB of Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta; 6MB as the minimum of others

Physical Memory:  1.104K of Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta; 5.588K as the minimum of others

  GDI:  25 of Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta; 64 as the minimum of others

  Price and Availability:

Passkey is FREE during BETA stage, and 7.0.5.2 Beta can be available at http://www.dvdfab.com/mlink/download.php?g=PASSKEY

About Fengtao Software:

Fengtao Software is a powerful and professional multimedia provider which takes care of all your needs on DVD/Blu-ray copy/burning/decryption, DVD/Blu-ray to various formats conversion, video conversion among all formats and file transfer, with its DVDFab products such as Passkey, DVD Copy, Blu-ray Copy, DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Ripper, Video Converter, File Transfer, HD Decrypter, Virtual Drive, etc.

  Contact Info
  Fengtao Software Inc.
  Frank Chang
  E-mail: marketing@dvdfab.com
  Tel: +86-10-64963112
  Web site: http://www.dvdfab.com/

Source: Fengtao Software Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Fengtao Software Inc., Frank Chang, +86-10-64963112,
marketing@dvdfab.com, http://www.dvdfab.com/

Web Site:  http://www.dvdfab.com/

Weather Central Debuts Complete Solution for Delivering Fully Automated Channels

24/7:LIVE HD Integrates Weather, Headlines, Sports, Traffic and Advertising Into Hands-Free Channels for Cable, Satellite, Mobile and IPTV Delivery

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 9 -- Weather Central, the global leader in broadcast weather solutions, will introduce 24/7:LIVE(TM) HD at IBC 2010, in Hall 13, Stand C10. 24/7:LIVE HD is a complete solution for building and delivering fully automated presentation channels for delivery via cable, satellite, terrestrial broadcast, IPTV or mobile services.

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24/7:LIVE(TM) is a fully customizable, SD or HD, turnkey solution for creating automated weather and information presentation channels. The systems enables service providers to effortlessly deliver high-quality, localized weather information around the clock, creating new opportunities to build sponsorship revenue and display print ads or commercials. Traffic webcams, weather, sports, news headlines, and audio from a local radio station are all easily integrated for a dynamic on air presentation.

"With the rapid increase in their potential channel count and entirely new mechanisms in place for delivering TV services to PCs and smart phones, service providers are eager for new revenue generating tools to capitalize on this opportunity," said Bill Baker, president at Weather Central.  "A proven winner in many parts of the world already, our 24/7:LIVE weather solution provides weather information in a compelling display that attracts viewers and at the same time creates the opportunity for high volume classified-style advertising and sponsorships. 24/7:LIVE HD makes it easy to create dynamic channels that update continuously, run completely automatically, and can be delivered in any resolution up to stunning full HD."

Weather Central 24/7:LIVE HD system is a complete broadcast presentation system designed for rapid deployment and requires minimal integration to bring the system online. It directly ingests a wide range of data sources, including Weather Central's industry-leading weather information, indices and maps. The system automatically populates a fully customizable rotation of slides, graphics, video and audio, dynamically content in response to changes in the data stream.

For more information about 24/7:LIVE HD and the complete line of Weather Central solutions visit http://www.wxc.com.

About Weather Central, LLC

Weather Central, LLC, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional on-air, online, print, mobile and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting in North America and to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the Company's dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Central's attention to weather presentation, detail and insight.

© 2010 Weather Central, LLC, Madison, Wis. All rights reserved. Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.  Weather Central LLC, :LIVE, GENESIS:LIVE, 3D:LIVE, ESP:LIVE, Weather Central MagicTRAK, LiveLine GENESIS, A.D.O.N.I.S. MicroCast, A.D.O.N.I.S. FutureCast, StormSentinel DV, WxWarn2, ScreenWRITER, SportsWRITER, SimulCAST, X-Vision, Storm Vitals, TelePath, RainVision, SnowVision, FunnelPATH, CellPATH, HailZONE, GustZONE, MessoPATH, Always-On Training, Instant Mapping and WxPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Weather Central, LLC.

All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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evan@marcomm-on-call.com, or Customer Support: +1-608-276-4600,
+1-608-274-5789, Fax: +1-608-278-2746, saleswxc@wxc.com

Web Site:  http://www.wxc.com/

Envivio Expands 'TV without Boundaries' with HTTP Dynamic Streaming and Adobe Flash Access Content Protection

Envivio Three Screens Headend Is Most Complete Video Transformation Solution for Multi-Screen, Subscription-Based, Over-the-Top Services

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Envivio, the leading provider of live and on-demand multi-screen video delivery solutions, announced today that the Envivio Three Screens headend now is optimized to support HTTP Dynamic Streaming for the Adobe® Flash® Platform and Adobe Flash Access® 2.0 content protection. The combination of Envivio's video transformation solution with the latest Adobe technologies makes it possible for content owners to securely deliver premium, subscription-based video services at the highest possible quality, across existing networks, to the millions of consumer mobile, PC and TV devices that support Adobe Flash or Adobe AIR® applications.

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Envivio will display this new solution at IBC 2010 in Amsterdam, September 10-14, on Stand 1.D72.

The Envivio Three Screens headend supports streaming video with Adobe Flash Media Server (version 3.5 and later), HTTP Dynamic Streaming and also content protection with Adobe Flash Access. Exclusive Envivio Extreme(TM) Compression optimizes video quality for a given bitrate to provide the foundation for an excellent quality of experience for subscribers. The headend uses Extreme Compression to create the spectrum of video streams needed to take maximum advantage of HTTP Dynamic Streaming with full support for adaptive bitrate technology and to ensure uninterrupted video delivery to consumer devices. HTTP Dynamic Streaming is more efficient than progressive downloads, eliminating the need to download the entire stream while supporting sophisticated features including DVR functionality and interactive seeking. Envivio is also continuing its long-standing support for progressive delivery of Adobe Flash media.

"Envivio's video delivery solutions are known for flexibility that enables live and on-demand video to be delivered to consumers no matter where they are or what type of device they are using. The broad appeal of the Adobe Flash Platform makes it an important consideration for any content owner who wants to bring their service to the largest audience possible," said Boris Felts, vice president of marketing, Envivio. "The addition of support for HTTP Dynamic Streaming and Adobe Flash Access 2.0, expands the technology choices available to our customers so that they can reach even more people from the same Three Screen headend they already use. Envivio's continuing goal is to provide assurance to content owners that our technology will proactively evolve to enable them to meet the demands of customers and deliver content in every important format."

"With the rapid advancements in video delivery, it is great to see a company like Envivio extend its commitment to the Adobe Flash Platform," said Kevin Towes, senior product manager for Flash Media Server at Adobe. "Together we are enabling media companies to pursue new markets and opportunities based on a solid technical foundation that delivers the quality of experience needed to attract and retain subscribers."

For more information about Envivio's market-leading Over the Top solutions, please visit our website http://www.envivio.com.

About Envivio

Envivio is the leader in solutions for video-over-IP delivery. We remove the boundaries of traditional television and make the world's video content universally enjoyable by all viewers, on any device, across any network, at any time. Now in its second decade of developing market-leading video convergence solutions, Envivio has amassed dozens of patents, pioneered video-over-IP methods, and continually led in the deployment of emerging standards and new technologies. Today Envivio solutions deliver millions of content streams to hundreds of different styles of mobile devices, set top boxes, and PC platforms, on behalf of content owners, telecom operators, cable and satellite companies and mobile service providers in every market in the world. Deployment and support are backed by a global staff that is familiar with local technical, regulatory and market guidelines encountered around the world. Envivio is headquartered in South San Francisco, California and has offices worldwide including France England, China, Singapore and Japan.

Envivio is a registered trademark and  4Caster, Extreme Compression and TV without Boundaries are trademarks of Envivio, Inc. All trademarks used herein, whether recognized or not, are the properties of their respective companies.

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CONTACT:  Envivio - Media Relations, Evan Sirof, +1-845-255-1909,
pr@envivio.com

Web Site:  http://www.envivio.com/

AT&T Invests More Than $9 Million in Its Hawaii Wireless Network

HONOLULU, Sept. 9 -- In just the first six months of this year, AT&T* invested more than $9 million in its wireless networks to continue improving customer service in Hawaii. The wireless investment in Hawaii is part of an overall capital investment of $11 million into AT&T's wireless and wireline networks in the state during the first half of 2010.

  Service enhancements included:
  --  Adding three new cell sites throughout the Islands, including in areas
      such as Oahu, Kahului, Maui and Wheeler AFB. These additions create
      more network capacity so wireless coverage is expanded and improved;
  --  Upgrading three additional cell sites to mobile broadband service, the
      fastest wireless technology AT&T provides;
  --  The investment also includes upgrades to the AT&T wireline
      infrastructure, such as additional AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots and extended
      reach of broadband services.

AT&T customers are seeing the results of this investment with faster mobile broadband speeds and strong reliability, according to the latest round of comprehensive drive testing by Global Wireless Solutions Inc. (GWS). This GWS testing showed that AT&T maintained the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, connected more than 98 percent of calls on the first attempt, and carried 98.65 percent of calls to completion, a difference of less than one call out of 1,000 from the only higher-scoring provider.

AT&T Hawaii President Dan Youmans said his company's local investment creates many advantages for the people of Hawaii.

"Our investment stimulates the economy and fosters employment for U.S. workers," Youmans said. "We are proud of that. In fact, AT&T has invested more in the last three years than any of our U.S. competitors. That creates economic growth across the board. Even in this troubled economy, we plan to invest $18-$19 billion this year, assuming the regulatory environment remains favorable. Our plan to invest up to 10 percent more than we did last year--again in these tough economic times--is a major commitment to our customers. But it's also a huge commitment to our state and to our nation."

Tammi Terrell, AT&T's vice president and general manager in Hawaii, said that AT&T remains focused on making the nation's fastest mobile broadband network even faster.

"Our investment strategy allows us to continue increasing speeds, which means our capabilities continue to grow with our customers. Average national mobile broadband network speeds during the first six months of 2010 are up more than 25 percent, based on internal data." These faster speeds have been delivered even as AT&T has managed unprecedented growth in mobile data usage. Over a three-year period (2007-2009), mobile data traffic on AT&T's wireless network jumped about 5,000 percent.

"Put that in perspective," said Terrell. "Can you imagine if traffic on H-1 increased 5,000 percent? It would be an impossible situation, worse than the 60-mile traffic jam recently in China. But we have not only met that unprecedented growth; our network serves customers better and faster than before.

"No other company in the country has faced that kind of growth. There's no way to tell how their networks would have fared. But we've been tested by fire--like none other--and because of that, our customers are benefiting."

The network investment complements the introduction of new wireless data plans that make the benefits of mobile broadband more affordable for more people. Customers can choose the data plan that best fits their needs, starting with the DataPlus plan at $15 per month.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Hawaii or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. A map of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.att.com/go.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

DataPlus plan requires a wireless agreement and includes 200MB of data; each additional 200MB of overage is $15 and other restrictions apply.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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CONTACT:  Courtney Pendleton, +1-619-237-7722, cpendleton@attnews.us, for
AT&T Inc.

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AT&T Invests More Than $275 Million in Metro New York City Region in Its Wireless Network

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- In just the first six months of this year, AT&T* invested more than $275 million in its wireless network to continue improving customer service in the metro New York City region.

  Service enhancements included:
  --  Adding more than 25 new cell sites throughout the state to enhance
      coverage for area residents and businesses
  --  Upgrading 14 cell sites with mobile broadband service to enhance its
      network in the region
  --  Deploying additional radio carriers to nearly 700 cell sites in metro
      New York City to provide customers with improved wireless voice and
      data connectivity and performance

AT&T customers are seeing the results of this investment with faster mobile broadband speeds and strong reliability, according to the latest round of comprehensive drive testing by Global Wireless Solutions Inc. (GWS). This GWS testing showed that AT&T maintained the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, connected more than 98 percent of calls on the first attempt, and carried 98.65 percent of calls to completion, a difference of less than one call out of 1,000 from the only higher-scoring provider.

AT&T New York State President Hal Lenox said his company's local investment creates many advantages for the people of New York City.

"Our investment stimulates the economy and fosters employment for U.S. workers," Lenox said. "We are proud of that. In fact, AT&T has invested more in the last three years than any of our U.S. competitors. That creates economic growth across the board. Even in this troubled economy, we plan to invest $18-$19 billion this year, assuming the regulatory environment remains favorable. Our plan to invest up to 10 percent more than we did last year--again in these tough economic times--is a major commitment to our customers. But it's also a huge commitment to our state and to our nation."

"Expanding and enhancing New York's mobile broadband network brings home the benefits of broadband access to many consumers who are relying more and more on wireless technology to access the Internet," said Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, the city's leading business organization. "This kind of investment is critical to keeping New York competitive."

Tom DeVito, AT&T's vice president and general manager in New York and New Jersey, said that AT&T remains focused on making the nation's fastest mobile broadband network even faster.

"Our investment strategy allows us to continue increasing speeds, which means our capabilities continue to grow with our customers. Average national mobile broadband network speeds during the first six months of 2010 are up more than 25 percent, based on internal data." These faster speeds have been delivered even as AT&T has managed unprecedented growth in mobile data usage.  Over a three-year period (2007-2009), mobile data traffic on AT&T's wireless network jumped about 5,000 percent.

"Put that in perspective," said DeVito. "Can you imagine if traffic on any highway in the City increased 5,000 percent? It would be an impossible situation, worse than the 60-mile traffic jam recently in China. But we have not only met that unprecedented growth, our network serves customers better and faster than before."

"No other company in the country has faced that kind of growth. There's no way to tell how their networks would have fared. But we've been tested by fire--like none other--and because of that, our customers are benefiting."

The network investment complements the introduction of new wireless data plans that make the benefits of mobile broadband more affordable for more people. Customers can choose the data plan that best fits their needs, starting with the DataPlus plan** at $15 per month.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in New York City or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. A map of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.att.com/go.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

**DataPlus plan requires a wireless agreement and includes 200MB of data; each additional 200MB of overage is $15 and other restrictions apply.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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CONTACT:  Ellen Webner (metro NY/NJ), +1-973-775-1321,
ellen.webner@att.com, or Adam Cormier (Fairfield, CT), +1-860-513-7676,
acormier@attnews.us, both of AT&T Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Microsoft Releases Global Beta of Next-Generation CRM Product

Discover the Power of Productivity with the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 beta release for cloud-based and on-premises deployments.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 9 -- Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) today announced a key milestone for Microsoft Dynamics CRM with the beta release of its next-generation product for cloud-based and on-premises deployments. The beta release marks the worldwide rollout of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online service from Microsoft's global datacenters, and it will be released to customers and hosting partners for on-premises deployment as Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

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The beta for the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online service will be available in eight languages and 36 markets, and the final version of the service will be available by the end of the year in 40 markets and 41 languages. The beta of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 for on-premises and partner-hosted deployments will be available in all 40 markets in eight languages. Customers and partners can download or sign up for the beta today at http://www.crm2011beta.com/ to evaluate and start building solutions based on the new release.

"Microsoft Dynamics CRM has tremendous momentum around the world, and we're glad to bring an exciting new wave of technology to our customers and partners," said Brad Wilson, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. "Our new beta release for cloud-based and on-premises deployments allows customers and partners to try the product and see the benefits from the investments that we've been making."

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 delivers the Power of Productivity through familiar, connected and intelligent experiences for users inside and outside an organization.

  --  Familiar experiences through a next-generation native Microsoft
      Outlook client, Microsoft Office contextual CRM Ribbon, RoleTailored
      design and user personalization
  --  Intelligent experiences through guided process dialogs, inline data
      visualizations, performance and goal management, and real-time
      dashboards
  --  Connected experiences through cloud development, Windows Azure
      integration, contextual Microsoft SharePoint document repositories,
      teamwork and collaboration, and the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace

"As an on-demand business, we value the fast deployment, ease of use and rapid adoption that Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 delivers," said Karen Watts, CEO of Corefino Services LLC. "The flexibility and productivity of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is a game-changer."

Microsoft also announced that the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace will enter beta later this month. At beta, this new online service will be available at no additional cost and will provide an easy way for partners to market and distribute solutions to Microsoft Dynamics customers, including a catalog with more than 700 applications and professional services. Customers will be able to access Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace directly from within Microsoft Dynamics CRM to search, filter and download applications, as well as directly connect with Microsoft partners. More information about Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace can be found at http://crm.dynamics.com/DynamicsMarketplace/landing.aspx.

"Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is the true realization of customer relationship management -- dynamic, open, uncompromising, extensible and fully integrated into the desktop -- as both software and a service," said Doug Zone, chief technology officer of MetraTech Corp. "When it is combined with the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace, we will now be able to market and distribute our solutions to an even broader audience."

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 beta is available in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese. The beta of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 on-premises is available worldwide, and the beta of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online is available in Austria, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Those who want to download the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 beta or sign up for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online beta can do so at http://www.crm2011beta.com/. In addition, they can follow and engage with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM community at http://www.twitter.com/msdynamicscrm.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.

About Microsoft

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

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

Web Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/

Penton Launches First Wave of Next Generation B2B Websites

Nine Agricultural Sites Debut New Functionality and Features Collaboration Effort with HUGE, Inc.

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Penton Media, Inc., announced today that the company has begun the relaunch of its business-to-business Websites with nine sites within its Agricultural Group.  These completely redesigned and reengineered sites, in collaboration with the digital design and technology company HUGE, are the effort of a year-long investment and are the first of dozens of Penton sites that will relaunch in the coming months.

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"These redesigns are far from being merely cosmetic; they have been designed to serve readers, who will be able to quickly access relevant content and solve business problems," said Ms. Rowlands.  CEO Rowlands said that Penton conducted months of market research as well as reviews of taxonomies and workflows for the company's editors and contributors.

The Penton Agricultural Group reaches the large producer, grower and rancher with high income, large livestock inventory and high acreage commercial operations that are responsible for 85% of the total farm revenue and net farm profit in the U.S.

"You might say that we started from scratch - except for the rich content we already own - knowing that our goal was to attract more users, make the user experience more robust, and have a much more modular component architecture that enables editors to introduce new features," she explained.  "The work takes us from the legacies of magazines' companion sites to providing full-fledged Web-first products."

With easy and precise search tools the reader will be directed to more information with fewer links while at the same time enhancing messaging and branding potential.  The sites provide smooth and easy navigation to relevant topics, with quicker updates and fresher content.  There is also the opportunity for content within the interactive media realm such as blogs, video (including HD), podcasts and webinars.

Part of Penton's Agricultural Group, four regional sites have already been relaunched:

  --  Delta Farm Press (http://www.deltafarmpress.com)
  --  Southeast Farm Press (http://www.southeastfarmpress.com)
  --  Southwest Farm Press (http://www.southwestfarmpress.com)
  --  Western Farm Press (http://www.westernfarmpress.com)
  The remaining five sites are set to launch over the next several weeks:
  --  National Hog Farmer (http://www.nationalhogfarmer.com)
  --  Beef (http://www.beefmagazine.com)
  --  Corn and Soybean Digest (http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com)
  --  Hay and Forage Grower (http://www.hayandforage.com)
  --  Farm Industry News (http://www.farmindustrynews.com)

HUGE partner Aaron Shapiro explained, "There were three overarching requirements for the transformation of the sites.  These include the ability to evaluate and compare products; access reference, training and how-to materials; and utilize best in class digital business practices."

"Our Websites will no longer be strictly navigation based," said Nino Tasca, vice president, Internet technology.  "We have changed the functionality so that there is a better relationship between the user and the content.  As Penton continues to launch the other sites within our vertical markets, we will leverage that relational data so both our advertisers and readers have a superior digital experience."

About Penton Media

As a leading, independent, business-to-business media company, Penton knows business and how to create and disseminate the vital content that moves markets. Penton is where professionals turn to gain the critical insight, expert analysis, and relevant connections needed to compete and succeed. Headquartered in New York City, the privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit http://www.penton.com.

  CONTACT:
  Jill Baldassano
  212-204-4259
  jill.baldassano@penton.com

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CONTACT:  Jill Baldassano, +1-212-204-4259, jill.baldassano@penton.com

Web Site:  http://www.penton.com/

Hyland Software Opening New International Data Centers

Software as a Service (SaaS)-deployed OnBase OnLine will be available to customers on five continents in 2011

CLEVELAND, Sept. 9 -- Organizations are increasingly choosing SaaS to deploy software. It makes sense. Consider that it is typically installed faster. It is a non-capital expenditure with predictable costs. And it requires no additional IT resources to manage. The popularity and growing acceptance of SaaS was proven after Hyland Software opened a European data center in the U.K. in July 2009. Today, the company is managing the processes and data of approximately 100 customers in this one location. To meet the growing international demand for OnBase OnLine, the SaaS-version of the document management software suite, OnBase, Hyland opened a new data center in Australia in late August 2010.

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"Interest in SaaS is perhaps greatest outside of the U.S.," said Ron McClellan, director of OnBase OnLine and hosting services for Hyland Software. "Combine this with the fact that OnBase OnLine has a seven year track record of helping organizations of all sizes to be more successful, and there is a great demand for our product. Australia gives us five data centers worldwide covering three continents, Australia, Europe and North America."

More expansion is planned with the opening of a new data center in September 2010 in the Netherlands. In 2011, the company will add two more locations, one in Asia, the other in South America.

"Organizations in the market for on-premise ECM are often choosing to work with us specifically because we also offer a SaaS product," said McClellan. "This is because the right deployment method today may not be right tomorrow. So, if and when circumstances dictate a change, we offer customers the opportunity to switch from one method to the other. This type of flexibility, especially in the world of technology when things can and often do change so quickly, is increasingly important for organizations making software decisions."

The Australia data center has the capacity to serve organizations in Australia and New Zealand. Like Hyland's other data centers, it is redundant and secure with SAS 70-II certification.

  Learn more about OnBase OnLine and SaaS.

  About the Hyland Software solution, OnBase

One of the largest independent software vendors in the world of enterprise content management (ECM), Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase. An award-winning suite of document management and content management solutions, OnBase has a proven record of solving problems resulting from time consuming, costly and error plagued manual tasks. Today, people at more than 9,400 organizations both large and small in 67 countries have the time to do the things that really add value thanks to OnBase. Available on-premises or as software as a service (SaaS), OnBase installs quickly, cost effectively and is designed to grow with organizations. For more about how document management software is helping organizations to solve their operational problems, go to http://blog.hyland.com/.

  Media contact:
  Kaitlin Maurer
  (440) 788-6833
  kaitlin.maurer@hyland.com

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CONTACT:  Kaitlin Maurer, +1-440-788-6833, kaitlin.maurer@hyland.com

Web Site:  http://www.onbase.com/

UFCW Automates Open Enrollment With the Benefitfocus Platform

Online benefits enrollment solution eliminates paper processes and reduces inefficiencies

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 9 -- UFCW & Employers Trust, LLC ("Trust Fund Office") has renewed its partnership with Benefitfocus to automate the 2011 benefits enrollment process for its more than 68,000 members. The Benefitfocus Web Platform is a comprehensive online solution that replaces traditional paper-based enrollment and provides the Trust Fund Office with electronic integration of its members' enrollment data to its medical benefits providers. The Trust Fund Office first used the Benefitfocus solution for its 2010 Open Enrollment.

"Prior to using Benefitfocus, we were dealing with 68,000 forms in 28 different versions; it was a huge challenge for us to keep everything organized," said Julia Nicholson, Vice President of Operations for the Trust Fund Office. "Benefitfocus technology allows us to provide our members with an exponentially increased level of service. There are no forms to mail, so we don't have to worry about lost data, and our members are better served."

During the Trust Fund Office's 2010 Open Enrollment, approximately 55,000 members enrolled in their benefits using the Benefitfocus Web Platform. Benefitfocus also worked with the Trust Fund Office on its annual verification of members. To date, more than 90 percent of the Trust Fund Office members are enrolled and verified for the 2010 plan year.

Through the Benefitfocus Web Platform, automated benefits enrollment ensures that appropriate changes for new hires, terminations, COBRA benefits and life events occur seamlessly. Since the Trust Fund Office administers healthcare coverage for its members throughout the U.S. and abroad, automating benefits management streamlines transactions that they previously entered manually, saving both time and money.

The system provides quicker processing of member benefit enrollment with fewer mistakes and more control over the entry of personal information. By eliminating paper, data is more accurately captured. In turn, members are more confident about the process and have access to their information on demand.

"The Benefitfocus Platform is a great way for trust funds and unions to administer their benefits more efficiently in their benefits management," said Annmarie Fini, Benefitfocus Senior Vice President of Employer Business Unit. "We're happy to provide an online enrollment experience to the Trust Fund Office and their members that is intuitive and easy to use."

Benefitfocus products, delivered via Software as a Service, are transforming the healthcare industry by connecting people and healthcare information. The Company's solutions reduce costs, build loyalty, increase productivity and support informed healthcare consumers.

About Benefitfocus

Benefitfocus is the largest healthcare and voluntary benefits software provider in the U.S. with 11,063,684 consumers, 329,086 employers, 59,188 brokers and 2975 carrier representatives live on the Benefitfocus Platform(TM). Benefitfocus offers a single Web-based platform for benefit shopping, enrollment, management and industry-standard data exchange. Benefitfocus - All Your Benefits. One Place. http://www.benefitfocus.com

  Benefitfocus.com, Inc.
  Joy Capps
  843-375-4950
  joy.capps@benefitfocus.com

Source: Benefitfocus
   

CONTACT:  Joy Capps, +1-843-375-4950, joy.capps@benefitfocus.com

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

QXM Receives Proposal From its Parent Company XING Regarding Purchase of Minority Shareholdings

BEIJING, Sept. 9 -- Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. (NYSE:QXM) ("QXM" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of mobile handsets in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), today announced that it has received a proposal from its parent company, Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: XING, or "XING"), regarding the acquisition of all outstanding ordinary shares of QXM that XING does not currently own, by way of a Scheme of Arrangement (the "Proposed Transaction") under British Virgin Islands law. The Proposed Transaction, if completed, would result in QXM becoming a privately-held company.

XING has proposed to offer 1.9 shares of its common stock plus US$0.80 in cash for each QXM share held by persons other than XING (the "Minority Shareholders"). XING filed its letter of intent with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on Form 6-K on September 8, 2010. The letter of intent is available on the SEC's website at: http://tinyurl.com/LOA-XING .

QXM's Board of Directors established a committee consisting solely of independent and disinterested directors (the "Special Committee") to, among other things, evaluate whether the Proposed Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and whether it is fair and equitable to the Minority Shareholders. The Special Committee has retained legal and financial advisors to assist it in evaluating the Proposed Transaction and exploring alternatives.

XING has requested that the Company respond to its proposal by September 17, 2010 and indicated that it is not interested in selling its position in the Company to a third party at this time. XING currently owns approximately 61% of the Company's outstanding shares. XING has also indicated that it may go forward with its proposed offer even if it is not recommended by the Special Committee. The Proposed Transaction is subject to certain customary conditions.

About Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. is a domestic manufacturer of mobile handsets in China. The Company manufactures and sells mobile handsets based primarily on the GSM, TD-SCDMA, and WCDMA technologies. It operates its business primarily through CEC Telecom Co., Ltd., its 96.6%-owned subsidiary in China. Through its manufacturing facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, and two research and development centers in Huizhou and Beijing, the Company develops, produces and markets a wide range of mobile handsets, with increasing focus on differentiated products that generally generate higher profit margins. For more information, please visit http://www.qxmc.com/ .

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "is/are likely to," "may," "plan," "potential," "will" or other similar expressions.  Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about QXM's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Information regarding these factors is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. QXM does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable laws. All information provided in this press release is as of September 9, 2010, and QXM undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable laws.

  For further information, contact:

   Ms. Lucy Wang, Vice President
   Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
   Phone: +86-10-8219-3883
   Email: wangjinglu@cectelecom.com

Source: Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
   

CONTACT: Ms. Lucy Wang, Vice President, Qiao Xing Mobile Communication
Co., Ltd., +86-10-8219-3883, or wangjinglu@cectelecom.com

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Broadcom and Philips Team to Transform the Remote Control Experience

Bluetooth® and Gestural Control Enables Intuitive Content Selection, Game Play and QWERTY Navigation for Connected TVs, Set-Top Boxes and Blu-ray Disc® Players

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that it has partnered with Philips Home Control, a world leader in advanced wireless input and control solutions, to develop a new generation of remote control devices that will help transform the television, set-top box (STB), and Blu-ray Disc® player interface experience. Broadcom® Bluetooth® technology has been instrumental in introducing and driving the adoption of gestural remote controls for video game consoles and the increasing universe of wirelessly connected devices.

In collaboration with Philips Home Control, Broadcom is now applying Bluetooth and other technologies to enable innovative remotes that can control the home entertainment experience with the wave of a hand, swipe of a finger, or strokes of a miniature keyboard. Broadcom and Philips will be demonstrating wireless gestural remote control technologies at the IBC 2010 tradeshow in Amsterdam, Netherlands starting September 10, 2010.

  Highlights/Key Facts:
  --  Gestural controls (which allow consumers to operate electronic devices
      by subtle movements of the device or a remote control) have quickly
      grown into a widely used method for interacting with electronic
      products, supplanting knobs, buttons and other interface mechanisms.
      Gestural controls that provide input and control for casual games
      played directly on the television or STB are also being introduced.
  --  Touchpad remote controls provide the mechanism to select among a
      greater variety of menu options, just as the user might use a laptop
      computer to navigate complicated interfaces.
  --  As TVs and Blu-ray Disc players become more connected and STBs and
      digital televisions offer more "over-the-top" services,
      next-generation remote controls are required that can provide
      functionality similar to that provided by keyboards and mice for the
      PC or keypads for the smartphone:
      --  Gestural and touchpad remotes provide more intuitive navigation
      --  QWERTY keyboards enable more convenient text entry for easier
          searches for content
  --  Broadcom Bluetooth technology supports standards-based approaches to
      remote control functionality for consumer electronics products, as
      well as additional innovations developed to minimize latency and
      ensure a highly responsive user experience, even with the most subtle
      of gestures and movements.
  --  Once integrated into these various consumer devices, Bluetooth opens a
      whole world of new capabilities:
      --  The near ubiquitous penetration of Bluetooth into cell phones,
          tablets and laptops enables a second screen for searching content,
          making Bluetooth an ideal technology for consumer electronics
          devices.
      --  Bluetooth-enabled 3D glasses eliminate interference from other
          light sources, do not lose sync when objects pass in front of the
          TV or the user looks away, and they have greater viewing angles
          and ranges, all at 40 percent lower power consumption than first
          generation infrared (IR) glasses.
      --  Bluetooth enables new ways to enjoy audio, allowing existing
          wireless headsets to provide a personal listening experience
          without disturbing others, or enabling audio to be streamed from
          smartphones or MP3 players for playback on the TV's speakers or
          through the rest of the speaker system that the STB or Blu-ray
          player are connected to.
      --  Bluetooth also enables voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)
          applications, such as Skype, and can be used to push pictures
          taken on a cell phone or camera for display on a TV.

  Supporting Quotes:
  Jean-Paul Abrams, General Manager OEM Business, Philips Home Control

"Consumer electronics products are currently undergoing a fast transformation, evolving rapidly from passive devices to more dynamic, connected portals for entertainment, communication and more. Similarly, the remote control is also changing to accommodate the breadth of new features becoming available. Our collaboration with Broadcom will enable a new user experience that lets consumers take greater advantage of these features with intuitive, easy to use remote controls."

Craig Ochikubo, Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Wireless Personal Area Networking line of business

"The adoption of wireless gestural remote controls by leading CE makers like Philips is a natural extension of the technology and another validation of Bluetooth as an enabler of innovative user interface devices. We look forward to our continued collaboration with Philips and to helping drive this trend forward."

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About Broadcom

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

Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2009 revenue of $4.49 billion, holds more than 4,300 U.S. and 1,800 foreign patents, and has more than 7,900 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe.  Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.

About Philips Home Control

Philips Home Control, a global leader in remote control technology, manufactures remotes for OEMs. Philips has developed many of the industry's standard protocols (IR or RF) and offers an extensive portfolio of patents that improve the performance, ease-of-use and functionality of remote controls. Offering complete innovative solutions for all possible applications & segments, ranging from IPTV to cable & satellite, consumer electronics, home automation and pc-based applications, Philips prides itself with the broadest worldwide customer base. Whether choosing a standard solution or a customized remote that matches your product or brand identity, Philips is the right partner.

  http://www.remotecontrol.philips.com

  About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE:PHG)(NYSE:AEX:)(NYSE:PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 116,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 23 billion in 2009, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

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

Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with adding Broadcom Bluetooth technology to select Philips remote controls include, but are not limited to:

  --  the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt
      Broadcom's Bluetooth technologies for mobile applications; and
  --  trends in the wireless networking markets in various geographic
      regions, including seasonality in sales of consumer products into
      which our products are incorporated;

Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q32010.php.

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

Broadcom, the pulse logo, Connecting everything, and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

  Contacts

  Trade Press                               Investor Relations
  Henry Rael                                T. Peter Andrew
                                             Vice President, Corporate
  Public Relations Manager                   Communications
  949-926-5734                              949-926-5663
  hrael@broadcom.comandrewtp@broadcom.com

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CONTACT:  Trade Press, Henry Rael, Public Relations Manager,
+1-949-926-5734, hrael@broadcom.com, or Investor Relations, T. Peter Andrew,
Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-949-926-5663,
andrewtp@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom Corporation

Web Site:  http://www.broadcom.com/

Def Jam Rapstar Confirms Busta Rhymes, DMX, Lil' Jon, Fat Joe and More in Game

New Freestyle Beats From Bangladesh, DJ Premier and Just Blaze Announced

NEW YORK and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Today, 4mm Games, Def Jam Interactive and Terminal Reality are excited to announce additional tracks available in Def Jam Rapstar, the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience coming October 5th to the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM).

The ultimate emcee experience, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop, you and your social networks. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, from Busta Rhymes "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" to "Ruff Ryder's Anthem" by DMX, Lil' Jon's crunk classic "Get Low" and Fat Joe featuring Terror Squad's smash hit, "Lean Back", Def Jam Rapstar allows YOU to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community at http://www.defjamrapstar.com.

Def Jam Rapstar is also pleased to announce that Bangladesh will be providing exclusive instrumental beats for Def Jam Rapstar's Freestyle Mode, as well as confirm additional tracks by DJ Premier and Just Blaze. Def Jam Rapstar's Freestyle Mode allows aspiring emcees the chance to deliver their own original rhymes over never before heard tracks by some of today's hottest producer's.

  New Confirmed Tracks Include:

                 ARTIST                                 TRACK

                                         Put Your Hand's Where My Eyes Can
  Busta Rhymes                           See
  DMX                                   Ruff Ryder's Anthem
  Fat Joe featuring Terror Squad        Lean Back
  Ja Rule featuring Ashanti             Always on Time
  Lil' Jon                              Get Low
  Public Enemy                          Can't Truss It
  ------------                          --------------
  Twista featuring Kanye West and
   Jamie Foxx                           Slow Jamz
  -------------------------------       ---------

  New Producers Confirmed Include:

                PRODUCER                              TRACK

  Bangladesh                           Gutter
  DJ Premier                           Go Back
  ----------                           -------
  Just Blaze                           8 Bit
  ----------                           -----

Co-published by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. and Autumn Games, Def Jam Rapstar will offer a software only version of the game that will retail for $59.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and $49.99 on Wii, as well as a bundled version that will include software and one wired microphone for $69.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and for $59.99 on Wii.

For more information of Def Jam Rapstar, including all tracks announced to date, please go to http://www.defjamrapstar.com.

To follow Def Jam Rapstar on Twitter please visit http://www.twitter.com/defjamrapstar.

To download screenshots for the Def Jam Rapstar tracks announced today please visit: http://drop.io/t5ttghq

About Konami

Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular films Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at http://www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

  KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

  About Def Jam Interactive

Def Jam Interactive, a division of Def Jam Enterprises, is a leading producer and marketer of interactive software games and a preeminent force in the digital industry. It is committed to delivering high-quality; cutting-edge video game titles to consumers by providing an authentic hip hop experience through gameplay, cultural nuances, strategic partnerships, music, talent, and executive direction. Def Jam Interactive was the first hip-hop brand to successfully partner in the gaming space and to date has produced multiple platinum-selling console titles, including Def Jam Vendetta, Def Jam Fight for NY, and Def Jam Icon. It is the only viable hip hop brand that has trusted consumer loyalty in the gaming space. For more than 20 years, the executive team has successfully extended the Def Jam brand in comedy, poetry, television, apparel, mobile, to name a few. For more information, please visit http://www.defjaminteractive.com.

About 4mm Games

Headquartered in New York City, 4mm Games is an independent global interactive entertainment company that is forging a new approach to content creation: Constantly Connected Gaming(TM). The company is concentrated on incubating, producing, developing, and releasing a diverse portfolio of culturally relevant entertainment properties that join together multiple platforms including video game consoles, personal computers, mobile devices, and the Internet. For more information, please visit http://www.4mmgames.com

  Constantly Connected Gaming is a trademark of 4mm Games, LLC.

  About Autumn Games

Autumn Games is a premier publisher of interactive entertainment focused on partnering with leading creative talent to deliver blockbuster video games and related media.  Through long-term partnerships with a number of the most respected game studios in the industry, Autumn's mission is to support these creative teams in their efforts to make cutting-edge, culturally impactful entertainment.  Autumn Games was founded as a joint venture between Communications Equity Associates ("CEA") and Autumn Entertainment Partners ("AEP"), combining CEA's 37 year track record in global media and entertainment private equity and merchant banking with AEP's unparalleled expertise in content finance.  For more information, please visit http://www.autumngames.com.

About Terminal Reality

Terminal Reality, Inc. (TRI) founded by lead programmer/CEO Mark Randel in 1994, is an independent industry veteran. With a focus on quality, technology and tools, TRI has shipped more than 30 titles, with more than 80 SKUs. Using the technology behind the highly acclaimed Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Terminal Reality spawns the next wave in game development: The Infernal Engine.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2010 Nintendo

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CONTACT:  Devin Bennett, 4mm Games/Def Jam Interactive,
devinb@4mmgames.com, +1-646-723-4742

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

faceVsion(TM) and Tencent Announce HD Video Communications Service for QQ Users

BEIJING, September 9, 2010--

    - The New faceVsion FV TouchCam(TM) VQ1, optimized for QQ HD video calls,
offers life-like 720p HD video communications experience for QQ users

    faceVsion Technology Inc., a market innovator pioneering HD video
communications for consumers and SMEs, has partnered with Tencent, China's
largest Internet services provider, to develop a high definition (HD) webcam
optimized for Tencent QQ HD video calling, offering hundreds of millions of
Tencent QQ users a smoother and richer video calling experience not possible
in the past.

    Being China's largest Internet company, Tencent is committed to offering
internet users a one-stop online lifestyle services community, fulfilling a
multitude of needs when it comes to online activities. According to
statistics, over 60% of QQ users frequently communicate through video calls
with an average four hours of video call time daily. In terms of
applications, QQ video call is significantly used for people's normal
communications, distant business meetings, news media live reporting, as well
as internal and external governmental communications. With video calls
becoming a ubiquitous mode of communications, users are also demanding higher
video calling quality. To this end, Tencent and faceVsion have fully utilized
its respective software and hardware strengths to jointly offer 720p
HD-quality video calls at 1280 x 720 resolution, providing users with
innovative products to enjoy a life-like video calling experience at a cost
of a typical webcam.

    "faceVsion is striving to provide HD video communications for consumers
and SMEs anytime, from anywhere," said William Tan, Chief Operating Officer
of faceVsion. "The joint cooperation between Tencent and faceVsion in
combining the FV TouchCam VQ1 and QQ HD software enables the hundreds of
millions of QQ users to enjoy real-time, two-way HD video calling at a truly
affordable consumer price."

    "Considering the continual scope expansion of the Internet, as well as
the integration of consumers' lifestyle regardless online and offline,
Tencent is committed to offer all Internet users better quality services in a
convenient one-stop online platform," said Mel Yin, General Manager of
Instant Messaging Department of Tencent. "We expect to continually provide
more innovative technologies, and never-seen-before applications to users,
upgrading their online experience."

    Impeded by networking, infrastructure, and cost issues associated with
traditional HD conferencing solutions, the scope of global HD video
conferencing market is limited to less than 2 billion US dollars in terms of
revenues. According to research firms' statistics, there are approximately
1.2 billion of the worldwide population that has access to broadband
internet, and with massive number of small and medium enterprises, the
potential of video conferencing market is estimated to exceed hundreds of
billions US dollars. In addition, many states' governments around the globe
have prioritized broadband network as one of the country's key competitive
indexes. Tencent and faceVsion will continue to foster this partnership by
leveraging respective strengths in hardware, software and codec technologies
so as to provide faster and better products and services over Internet.

    faceVsion has partnered with Tencent QQ, Skype(TM), and Google to
jointly deliver the benefits and power of HD video communications to all
Internet users ever since the company was established in 2009. faceVsion
specializes in Full HD and HD video conferencing hardware solutions, as well
as HD video communications software development, engaging partners around the
world to empower the masses with easy to use, affordable products and
services for enjoyable HD video calling experiences.

    To find out more about FV TouchCam(TM) VQ1 and QQ HD offerings, please
visit http://www.gaoqing.vip.qq.com ; or http://www.im.qq.com/HD ; or
http://www.facevsion.com/cn

    To download photos of this press release, please visit
http://www.facevsion.com/cn/product/VQ1/gallery

    About faceVsion(TM)

    faceVsion Technology Inc. (FVT) is the global leader in pioneering
solutions that empower consumers and SMEs with true-to-life HD video
communications experience over public and private networks through any PC
screens. Armed with HD codec know-how and embedded systems design expertise,
faceVsion offers a full range of HD solutions including webcams, universal
video coding units (FVexpress(TM)), and full function set-top phones
(FVfone(TM)). Together with its partners around the world, faceVsion delivers
and enhances video communications for users worldwide.

    About Tencent

    Founded in November 1998, Tencent, Inc. has grown into China's largest
and most used Internet service portal. In its ten-year history, Tencent has
been able to maintain steady and fast-paced growth by always putting its
users first. On June 16, 2004, Tencent Holdings Limited (SEHK 700) went
public on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

    As of March 2010, Active Instant Messaging ("IM") user accounts have
reached 568.6 million. Peak simultaneous online user accounts for IM services
have reached 105.3million. QQ.com has become China's most visited Internet
portal website. PaiPai.com has also become China's second largest Internet
shopping platform.

Source: faceVsion Technology Inc.

Bryan Yen of faceVsion Technology Inc., +886-3-318-3369 Ext.63621, bryan.yen@facevsion.com

TeleTracking's RadarFind Responds to Hospital Engineering Challenges

Real time locating system offers tamper-resistant reader, application-specific tags

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 9 -- RadarFind, a subsidiary of TeleTracking Technologies, has developed a tamper-resistant version of its real time locating system's (RTLS) plug-in readers to further address hospital patient safety needs.

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Developed at the request of hospital clients, the tamper-resistant reader features a shutter system that prevents patients from inserting paper clips, pins and similar objects into the slots containing the energized contacts. The product enhancement fully complies with National Electrical Code (NEC) safety standards applicable to tamper-resistant receptacles and patient care areas; many states commonly adopt NEC standards as law. When the RadarFind system is fully deployed throughout a hospital facility, these devices are typically used in high-risk areas where there may be limited supervision such as pediatric units, alcoholism and substance abuse units, psychiatric units, exam rooms and waiting areas.

RadarFind's enhanced plug-in readers are part of a distributed sensor-network based system where intelligent RTLS tags continuously communicate with readers placed throughout a hospital facility to report location, status, contextual awareness and environmental conditions regarding medical devices and people. Their pass-through design accommodates most electrical outlets, yet preserves electrical sockets for use by other medical equipment. RadarFind offers hospitals their choice of electrical socket colors to match existing outlets, including red receptacles to indicate outlets that are powered by back-up generators in the event of an electrical power outage.

"RadarFind was originally designed based on the results of qualitative research conducted with nearly 60 hospitals. Our healthcare-focused RTLS extends beyond specialized location and status tags, telemetry device tags and temperature-monitoring tags to now include a tamper-resistant plug-in reader," said Steve Jackson, chief technology officer for RadarFind. "We will continue to apply our engineering expertise and support our hospital partners by providing real-time locating solutions that meet their challenging needs."

Development of the tamper-resistant reader is a testament to RadarFind's commitment to delivering a wide range of tracking technology solutions uniquely designed for hospitals. Additional custom applications include miniature asset tags and tag brackets designed to fit small, portable cardiac telemetry devices and a NIST-traceable temperature sensor tag that is certified to be water and dustproof.

The RadarFind real time location system (RTLS) leverages patented technology and an array of intelligent sensors to achieve room-level accuracy. The system operates wirelessly via a frequency ideally suited for accurately tracking assets and people without compromising a hospital's WiFi network. The system can be installed while patients are in the room and can easily scale to accommodate thousands of tags across multiple hospital facilities. RadarFind also communicates information on a tagged item's status to show whether it is in-use, available or needs cleaning. Future contextual status indicators will include humidity and barometric pressure.

The company recently announced plans to install their RTLS across five hospitals that are part of Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio, a 24-facility system jointly owned by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and Hospital Corporation of America.

About RadarFind

RadarFind's Real Time Location System uses an innovative wireless sensor network platform for tracking medical equipment and patients that is highly accurate, yet non-disruptive to hospital operations.  RadarFind is the only real time wireless sensor network developed by former doctors, nurses and hospital administrators specifically for the healthcare environment. RadarFind Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TeleTracking Technologies, Inc.  For more information, please visit http://www.teletracking.com and http://www.radarfind.com.

About TeleTracking

TeleTracking Technologies, Inc. is the world-leading producer of automated solutions that relieve hospital overcrowding by improving patient flow. TeleTracking currently has nearly 800 clients in the U.S., UK and Canada with over 1,700 installed solutions. The Pittsburgh firm, which launched the automated patient flow industry in 1991, recently was named KLAS Patient Flow Category Leader for the third straight year.

  For more information contact:
  Barbara Capone
  (919) 228-2106
  media@radarfind.com
  http://www.radarfind.com

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CONTACT:  Barbara Capone, +1-919-228-2106, media@radarfind.com

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

Akamai HD Network Simplifies Streaming of Standards-Based Video to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

-- Akamai offering "in the network" packaging of H.264 and MPEG4 encoded video on demand for viewing on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch -- Content owners can now more easily reach audiences on more than 120 million iOS devices without changing their existing workflow

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 9 -- Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading provider of cloud optimization services, today announced new capabilities for its HD for iPhone solution designed to simplify delivery of standards-based, on-demand video to iPhone®, iPad(TM) and iPod touch®.  Known as "in the network" packaging, this capability will let content providers leverage their existing H.264 and MPEG4 video workflows and automatically package their content to the format required for playback on iOS(TM) devices.

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These new capabilities provide a solution that is designed to help customers deliver more content, more effectively, to the growing number of iOS devices.  Akamai has architected this new functionality with a goal of providing the following benefits to customers:

  --  Industry-leading quality, performance and scale for on-demand
      streaming to iOS devices
  --  Servers closer to end users enable higher bit rates and faster video
      startup times
  --  "In the network" segmenting optimized for Akamai's global network
  --  Simplified delivery of standards-based content to iOS devices
  --  Leverages existing standard video content such as H.264 and MPEG4
      video
  --  "In the network" packaging and encryption reduces the need for
      additional investments in hardware and infrastructure
  --  A complete solution for delivering video to iOS devices
  --  Easy to use frameworks for iOS and HTML5 simplify video player and
      application development
  --  Quality of service monitoring tools give customers insight into video
      performance, delivering actionable and relevant data in the language
      and context of their businesses
  --  Multi-layered security to protect content

"Reaching growing audiences on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch is now business-critical for our customers," said Rich Kennelly, Vice President Media at Akamai.  "Our focus is to ensure each viewer gets the highest quality experience possible leveraging the Akamai HD Network, while making it easier for customers to reach these growing platforms with more of their content.  We accomplish this through Akamai's "in the network" packaging.  In a nutshell, companies provide Akamai with standard H.264 and MPEG4 video on demand content, and we deliver it to iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.  It's that simple."

According to Akamai customers, offering portable video on iPhone and iPad is an extremely important part of their distribution strategy.  Akamai's HD Network was developed with the goal of delivering the highest quality experience at broadcast audience scale(1) across the industry's most popular devices, platforms and runtimes.  Akamai's "in the network" packaging capabilities will represent the continued evolution of the Akamai HD Network, making it easier to get more content to more iOS devices.  In addition, Akamai expects to offer capabilities to encrypt content "in the network," providing customers with an easy-to-use solution for encrypting video content delivered to iOS devices.  Akamai is actively engaging with select customers and plans to make the service more broadly available later in the year.

About Akamai

Akamai® provides market-leading, cloud-based services for optimizing Web and mobile content and applications, online HD video, and secure e-commerce. Combining highly-distributed, energy-efficient computing with intelligent software, Akamai's global platform is transforming the cloud into a more viable place to inform, entertain, advertise, transact and collaborate. To learn how the world's leading enterprises are optimizing their business in the cloud, please visit http://www.akamai.com and follow @Akamai on Twitter.

(1) Defined as the average Nielsen audience

iPhone®, iPad(TM), iPod touch® and iOS(TM) are trademarks of Apple Computer and are used for descriptive purposes only and not to imply endorsement by Apple Computer of Akamai services or technology.

This release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the effects of any attempts to intentionally disrupt our services or network by hackers or others, inability to develop future capabilities discussed in the release, changes in Apple's technology or to Akamai's technology such that such technologies are no longer inter-operable, failure of customers to enjoy the benefits anticipated to derive from the new features discussed, failure of markets to develop as Akamai expects, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.

  Contacts:
  Jennifer Donovan                    Noelle Faris
  Media Relations                     Investor Relations
  650-627-5395                        617-444-4676
  jdonovan@akamai.comnfaris@akamai.com

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Source: Akamai Technologies
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer Donovan, Media Relations, +1-650-627-5395,
jdonovan@akamai.com; or Noelle Faris, Investor Relations, +1-617-444-4676,
nfaris@akamai.com, both of Akamai Technologies

Web Site:  http://www.akamai.com/

Microsoft Flight Now Featured on Fly Away Simulation

Microsoft's next flight simulator release, Microsoft Flight, is now being featured on the Fly Away Simulation flight simulation website.

LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The team at Fly Away Simulation has added a whole new dimension to its flight simulator portal following an exciting announcement by Microsoft. Microsoft has announced that they will be releasing the next in its series of flight simulator packages for PC users, with the next release being called Microsoft Flight.

Microsoft Flight is set to become the biggest complete flight simulator package available to PC users. With drastic enhancements in technology, and more powerful machines for the software to run on, the graphics will be like nothing yet seen in a simulation package.

Fly Away Simulation have already begun opening up sections of their website to cover this release. While actual news and information on the product is somewhat speculation at the moment, they have covered all angles on their website.

Fly Away Simulation have already featured Microsoft Flight preview videos, a screenshots gallery, discussion forums and news articles. The main attraction at Fly Away Simulation's website is their flight simulator downloads section. The download section already boasts over 3,000 add-ons and enhancements for flight simulator packages and with a user base of over 125,000. With the release of Microsoft Flight round the corner, users can expect hundreds of downloads such as aircraft, scenery, tools and utilities to be made available following its release.

While there is no official release date for Microsoft Flight, users should expect the release to be before Christmas 2010. All aspects of the release will be covered on the Fly Away Simulation website (http://flyawaysimulation.com/) in real time.

Users should expect many new features in the next version of the Microsoft Flight Simulator package. New features will include many new aircraft, better scenery and graphics, more realistic flight environment and integration with the Windows Live system.

About Fly Away Simulation

Fly Away Simulation is the Internet's largest and most complete flight simulator portal, featuring news, reviews, add-on downloads and a huge screenshot gallery. Fly Away Simulation have a regular returning flight sim fan base and a membership count of over 125,000. Fly Away Simulation have been on-line for over 10 years and covered many of the Microsoft Flight Simulator releases. In 2006, Fly Away Simulation was the official advertising launch partner for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/

Source: Fly Away Simulation
   

CONTACT:  Joe Southcott of Fly Away Simulation, +44-870-4901870,
ryan@rbftpnetworks.com

Web Site:  http://flyawaysimulation.com/

AT&T Invests Nearly $150 Million in Louisiana Networks

METAIRIE, La., Sept. 9 -- In just the first six months of this year, AT&T* invested nearly $150 million in its wired and wireless networks to continue improving service for customers in Louisiana. Upgrades to the AT&T wireless network included new cell sites, expanded mobile broadband coverage and increased 3G capacity. The investment also included upgrades to the AT&T wireline infrastructure, such as expanded AT&T U-verse® services, additional AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, and extended reach of broadband services.

AT&T customers are seeing the results of this investment with faster mobile broadband speeds and strong reliability, according to the latest round of comprehensive drive testing by Global Wireless Solutions Inc. (GWS).  This GWS testing showed that AT&T maintained the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, connected more than 98 percent of calls on the first attempt, and carried 98.65 percent of calls to completion, a difference of less than one call out of 1,000 from the only higher-scoring provider.

AT&T Louisiana President Sonia Perez said AT&T's local investment creates many advantages for the people of Louisiana.

"Our investment stimulates the economy and fosters employment for U.S. workers," Perez  said. "We are proud of that.  In fact, AT&T has invested more in the last three years in our networks than any of our U.S. competitors.  That creates economic growth across the board.  Even in this troubled economy, we plan to invest $18 to $19 billion this year, assuming the regulatory environment remains favorable.  Our plan to invest up to 10 percent more than we did last year--again in these tough economic times--is a major commitment to our customers.  But it's also a huge commitment to our state and to our nation."

Joe Larussa, AT&T's vice president and general manager, Gulf States, said that AT&T remains focused on making the nation's fastest mobile broadband network even faster.

"Our investment strategy allows us to continue increasing speeds, which means our capabilities continue to grow with our customers.  Average national mobile broadband network speeds during the first six months of 2010 are up more than 25 percent, based on internal data." These faster speeds have been delivered even as AT&T has managed unprecedented growth in mobile data usage.  Over a three-year period (2007-2009), mobile data traffic on AT&T's wireless network jumped about 5,000 percent.

"Put that in perspective," said Larussa.  "Can you imagine if traffic on the I-10 increased 5,000 percent?  It would be an impossible situation, worse than the 60-mile traffic jam recently in China.  But we have not only met that unprecedented growth, our network serves customers better and faster than before. No other company in the country has faced that kind of growth.  There's no way to tell how their networks would have fared.  But we've been tested by fire--like none other--and because of that, our customers are benefiting."

The network investment complements the introduction of new wireless data plans that make the benefits of mobile broadband more affordable for more people. Customers can choose the data plan that best fits their needs, starting with the DataPlus plan at $15 per month.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Louisiana or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.  Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. A map of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.att.com/go.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

DataPlus plan requires a wireless agreement and includes 200MB of data; each additional 200MB of overage is $15 and other restrictions apply.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Sue Sperry, Corporate Communications of AT&T, Office,
+1-504-830-1896, sue.sperry@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

AT&T Invests Nearly $350 Million in Illinois in Its Wireless Network

CHICAGO, Sept. 9 -- In just the first six months this year, AT&T* invested nearly $350 million in its wireless network to continue improving customer service in Illinois. This wireless investment is part of an overall capital investment of nearly $700 million in AT&T's wireless and wireline networks in Illinois during the first half of 2010.

  Service enhancements have included:

  --  Adding new cell sites and distributed antenna systems, expanding
      mobile broadband services, and installing new equipment to increase
      capacity throughout the state, including the greater Chicago area,
      Kankakee and Decatur.
  --  The investment also includes upgrades to the AT&T wireline
      infrastructure, such as expanded AT&T U-verse® services, an AT&T Wi-Fi
      hotzone in Chicago to complement the mobile broadband experience for
      AT&T customers who use Wi-Fi enabled devices while in Wrigleyville,
      additional AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, and extended reach of broadband
      services.

AT&T customers are seeing the results of this investment with faster mobile broadband speeds and strong reliability, according to the latest round of comprehensive drive testing by Global Wireless Solutions Inc. (GWS).  This GWS testing showed that AT&T maintained the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, connected more than 98 percent of calls on the first attempt, and carried 98.65 percent of calls to completion, a difference of less than one call out of 1,000 from the only higher-scoring provider.

AT&T State President, Paul LaSchiazza said his company's local investment creates many advantages for the people of Illinois.

"Our investment stimulates the economy and fosters employment for US workers," LaSchiazza said. "We are proud of that.  In fact, AT&T has invested more in the last three years than any of our U.S. competitors.  That creates economic growth across the board.  Even in this troubled economy, we plan to invest $18-$19 billion this year, assuming the regulatory environment remains favorable.  Our plan to invest up to 10 percent more than we did last year--again in these tough economic times--is a major commitment to our customers.  But it's also a huge commitment to our state and to our nation."

Dave Fine, AT&T's vice president and general manager in Illinois, said that AT&T remains focused on making the nation's fastest mobile broadband network even faster.

"Our investment strategy allows us to continue increasing speeds, which means our capabilities continue to grow with our customers.  Average national mobile broadband network speeds during the first six months of 2010 are up more than 25 percent, based on internal data." These faster speeds have been delivered even as AT&T has managed unprecedented growth in mobile data usage.  Over a three-year period (2007-2009), mobile data traffic on AT&T's wireless network jumped about 5,000 percent.

"Put that in perspective," said Fine.  "Can you imagine if traffic on Lake Shore Drive or the Kennedy increased 5,000 percent?  It would be an impossible situation, worse than the 60-mile traffic jam recently in China.  But we have not only met that unprecedented growth, our network serves customers better and faster than before."

"No other company in the country has faced that kind of growth.  There's no way to tell how their networks would have fared.  But we've been tested by fire--like none other--and because of that, our customers are benefiting."

The network investment compliments the introduction of new wireless data plans that make the benefits of mobile broadband more affordable for more people. Customers can choose the data plan that best fits their needs, starting with the DataPlus plan at $15 per month.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Illinois or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.  Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. A map of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.att.com/go.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/u-verse to see if you qualify. AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies.

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Rick Fox of AT&T, Office, +1-312-751-3734,
rick.fox@fleishman.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

AT&T Invests More Than $70 Million In Maryland in Its Wireless Network

BALTIMORE, Sept. 9 -- In just the first six months of this year, AT&T* invested more than $70 million in its wireless network to continue improving customer service in Maryland.

  Service enhancements included:
  --  Adding 17 new cell sites throughout the state. These additions create
      more network capacity so wireless coverage is expanded and improved;
  --  Upgrading 17 additional cell sites to mobile broadband service, the
      fastest wireless technology AT&T provides;
  --  Deploying additional radio carriers to 44 cell sites, which improves
      the quality and coverage of wireless voice and data connections.

AT&T customers are seeing the results of this investment with faster mobile broadband speeds and strong reliability, according to the latest round of comprehensive drive testing by Global Wireless Solutions Inc. (GWS).  This GWS testing showed that AT&T maintained the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, connected more than 98 percent of calls on the first attempt, and carried 98.65 percent of calls to completion, a difference of less than one call out of 1,000 from the only higher-scoring provider.

AT&T Mid Atlantic President J. Michael Schweder said his company's local investment creates many advantages for the people of Maryland.

"Our investment stimulates the economy and fosters employment for U.S. workers," Schweder said. "We are proud of that. In fact, AT&T has invested more in the last three years than any of our U.S. competitors.  That creates economic growth across the board.  Even in this troubled economy, we plan to invest $18-$19 billion this year, assuming the regulatory environment remains favorable.  Our plan to invest up to 10 percent more than we did last year--again in these tough economic times--is a major commitment to our customers.  But it's also a huge commitment to Maryland and to our nation."

Rob Forsyth, AT&T's vice president and general manager in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia, said that AT&T remains focused on making the nation's fastest mobile broadband network even faster.

"Our investment strategy allows us to continue increasing speeds, which means our capabilities continue to grow with our customers.  Average national mobile broadband network speeds during the first six months of 2010 are up more than 25 percent, based on internal data." These faster speeds have been delivered even as AT&T has managed unprecedented growth in mobile data usage.  Over a three-year period (2007-2009), mobile data traffic on AT&T's wireless network jumped about 5,000 percent.

"Put that in perspective," said Forsyth.  "Can you imagine if traffic on I-95 increased 5,000 percent?  It would be an impossible situation, worse than the 60-mile traffic jam recently in China.  But we have not only met that unprecedented growth, our network serves customers better and faster than before."

"No other company in the country has faced that kind of growth.  There's no way to tell how their networks would have fared.  But we've been tested by fire--like none other--and because of that, our customers are benefiting."

The network investment complements the introduction of new wireless data plans that make the benefits of mobile broadband more affordable for more people. Customers can choose the data plan that best fits their needs, starting with the DataPlus plan at $15 per month.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Maryland or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.  Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. A map of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.att.com/go.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

**DataPlus plan requires a wireless agreement and includes 200MB of data; each additional 200MB of overage is $15 and other restrictions apply.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jenn Clark of AT&T, Office, +1-202-828-5065, jc167s@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/