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Miami Dolphins Launch' 5th Quarter with the FINSIDERS'

First Post-Game Show Distributed by NFL Franchise Across All Media Channels Program Marks First Ever Post-Game Show for All Dolphins Regular Season Games

MIAMI, Aug. 30 -- Finatics will have unprecedented access to Dolphins content when they want it, how they want it, and where they want it with the launch of the team's new regular season postgame show, "5th Quarter with the FINSIDERS". The program, which will air immediately following each Dolphins regular season game, marks the first time that an NFL franchise will distribute a post-game show across all media channels.

"This is about giving fans and sponsors what they want and need.  Finatics told us they want the easiest and most personalized access to the highest quality Dolphins content.  Sponsors told us they need the ability to connect with our passionate fan base however those fans are choosing to engage with the Dolphins, essentially at the original point of content," said Jim Rushton, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Integrated Media for the Miami Dolphins. "5th Quarter with the FINSIDERS" is another piece of the puzzle that enables us to continue evolving the media experience fans and sponsors have asked for and expect.  This first of its kind integrated media execution involves a lot of team work amongst our internal and external media partners and we appreciate how all have stepped up to bring it to reality starting September 12th."

"5th Quarter with the FINSIDERS" will feature Head Coach Tony Sparano's postgame press conference, postgame interviews of key players and other game-related features. The show will be broadcast from studios located in the Gate C Club Level of Sun Life Stadium with CBS4 sportscasters Jim Berry and Kim Bokamper, along with John Congemi, Keith Sims, and other personalities to be named at a later date.

Anchored by the team's partnership with WFOR / MY33 Television and Clear Chanel Radio, "5th Quarter with the FINSIDERS" will allow fans to simultaneously experience the postgame audio and video content on a plethora of media devices.

  --Broadcast  WFOR-TV, MY 33 (Miami /Fort Lauderdale), WTVX-TV
   Television: CW,
               Channel 34 and WTCN-TV, Channel 15 (West Palm
               Beach).

               WBGG-FM, Big 105.9 and WINZ-AM, 940, the flagship
  --Broadcast  homes of the Miami Dolphins Radio Network, as well
   Radio:      as the 10 Station Miami Dolphins Radio Network.

               Streaming audio and video on MiamiDolpins.com, and
               streaming audio and video on the Dolphins Mobile
  -- Digital:  Phone App.

  --Sun Life   StadiumVision, FanVision and the Video Board
   Stadium:    (Stadium Television Network).

The organization tested integrated media distribution with the "5th Quarter" for three games last season (Internet Video, Stadium Vision, FanVision, and Video Board) and during the "Fins on the Clock" NFL Draft Coverage (Broadcast Television, Broadcast Radio, Internet Audio and Video, Stadium Vision) and saw extensive ratings and audience growth on all media platforms. The large growth and popularity of the previous shows allowed the Dolphins to take the next step forward with the "5th Quarter with the FINSIDERS", which will be supported promotionally on all team media assets.

The "Coach Tony Sparano Show" and "Dolphins Weekly," both airing prior to Dolphins games, will also have the same ubiquitous distribution across multiple integrated media platforms starting this season.

The newly formed Dolphins Integrated Media Group will spearhead integrated advertising sales for the "5th Quarter with the FINSIDERS".  The Dolphins Integrated Media Group's primary mission is to provide the team's corporate partners with fully integrated multimedia marketing programs comprised of new and existing Dolphins media and sponsorship assets including audio, video, text, print and in-stadium elements.

"Miami Dolphins Game Day LIVE" Line-up (Example of lineup with a 1:00 p.m. game)

  Time             Show                       Media Platform Distribution
                                               (Home and Away Games):
                                               Broadcast Television,
                                               Broadcast Radio, Internet
                                               Audio and Video, Mobile
                                               Phone Video and Audio, (Home
                                               Games): Stadium Television
  11:00-11:30 a.m. Coach Tony Sparano Show     and Radio Network
                                               (Home and Away Games):
                                               Broadcast Television,
                                               Broadcast Radio, Internet
                                               Audio and Video, Mobile
                                               Phone Video and Audio, (Home
                                               Games): Stadium Television
  11:30 a.m.-Noon  Dolphins Weekly             and Radio Network
                                               (Home and Away Games):
                                               Broadcast Radio, Internet
                                               Audio and Video, Mobile
                    The FINSIDERS Pre-Game     Phone Video and Audio, (Home
                    Show presented by Florida  Games) Stadium Television
  Noon-1:00 p.m.    City Gas                   and Radio Network
                                               (Home and Away Games):
                                               Broadcast Radio, Internet
                                               Audio, Mobile Phone Audio,
                    Miami Dolphins Radio       (Home Games):  Stadium Radio
  1:00-4:00 p.m.    Network Play-by-Play       Network
                                               (Home and Away Games):
                                               Broadcast Radio, Internet
                                               Audio and Video, Mobile
                                               Phone Video and Audio, (Home
                    The FINSIDERS Half-Time    Games): Stadium Television
  Half-Time         Show                       and Radio Network
                                               (Home and Away Games):
                                               Broadcast Television,
                                               Broadcast Radio, Internet
                                               Audio and Video, Mobile
                                               Phone Video and Audio, (Home
                    5th Quarter with The       Games): Stadium Television
  Game Ends         FINSIDERS                  and Radio Network
  ---------         --------------------       ----------------------------
                                               (Home and Away Games):
                                               Broadcast Radio, Internet
                                               Audio and Video, Mobile
                                               Phone Video and Audio, (Home
                    5th Quarter Overtime with  Games):  Stadium Television
  5:00-6:00 p.m.    The FINSIDERS              and Radio Network
  --------------    -------------------------  ----------------------------

Source: Miami Dolphins
   

CONTACT:  Harvey Greene, Fitz Ollison, or Jason Jenkins, +1-954-452-7010

Expand Computer Screen Real Estate With Cirago HydraDisplay Three-Port Display Adapters

Clone or Extend the Desktop across Multiple Monitors on a Single DisplayPort and Graphics Card; Available in Both DisplayPort X3 or DVI X3 Models to Accommodate Legacy Monitors with Zero Latency on PC and Mac Platform

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 30 -- Cirago International, a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions, today announced the launch and immediate availability of its new HydraDisplay X3 DisplayPort Multi-Monitor Adapters that enable both PC and Mac users to add up to three monitors on a single graphics card through one built-in DisplayPort output.

Two models of the HydraDisplay Adapter offer plug-and-play ease with no driver installation required:

  --  The HDX3DV01 expands a single DisplayPort into 3 DVI-D ports on a
      single graphics card or notebook to expand the screen space and enable
      users to get longer life out of legacy DVI monitors.
  --  The HDXDP01 lets users connect a single DisplayPort output to three
      DisplayPort monitors for maximum performance on the existing
      DisplayPort graphics card.

The HydraDisplay Adapters are the only adapters on the market that are both Windows/PC and Apple/Macintosh compatible, allowing a single adapter to easily be moved from one hardware platform to the other with simple plug-and-play convenience. With no driver installation required, expanding screen real estate is now fast, easy and affordable. Both models feature HDCP 1.3-compliance for data security and copy protection and offer zero latency and full video performance.

"Our new HydraDisplay Adapters are perfectly suited to help both the home and office computer user expand screen space and get more out of their existing hardware," said Patrick Lo, President of Cirago International. "Some major PC and monitor manufacturers have plans to phase out DVI technology. But, with HydraDisplay, users can keep their DVI monitors in use, even after a computer upgrade, to save money and help reduce technology waste in the environment."

Cirago's HydraDisplay Adapters support both desktop cloning (displaying the same content on multiple monitors) and extended desktop mode--a feature highly desired by gamers, graphic designers, stockbrokers and market traders who need extra space to display multiple windows and large spreadsheets. Small business owners can also benefit from the ability to display more information on fewer machines to streamline and simplify workflow. Instead of using expensive digital signage equipment, a low-cost PC can now be used with monitors to achieve the same results.

Each HydraDisplay adapter includes a 45" DisplayPort connector cable and comes complete with a mini-DisplayPort adapter, making it easy to expand screen space on a Netbook, MacBook or MacMini.

"These ultra-portable, all-in-one Mac/PC HydraDisplay adapters can easily go cross-platform--from work to home, for example," Lo said. "And, they are the most affordable way to expand your desktop to improve computing efficiency and get more out of your existing equipment."

The HDX3DV01 (DisplayPort to 3XDVI) model carries an MSRP of just $179, while the HDXDP01 (DisplayPort to 3XDisplayPort) is priced at $169 MSRP. Both are available at major electronics retailers including NewEgg.com, MicroCenter, Amazon.com and TigerDirect.com.

Cirago is currently holding a Most Cluttered Desktop contest on Facebook to win a HydraDisplay Multimonitor Adapter.  Contestants will upload a picture of their current cluttered workspace, and a winner will be chosen on September 20, 2010.  Only persons residing in the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older can enter.  More details and official rules can be found on Cirago's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cirago.

For more information about the Cirago HydraDisplay Multi-Monitor Adapters, visit http://www.cirago.com.

About Cirago InternationalCirago International, headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions. Incorporated in 1996, Cirago consistently provides user-friendly, affordable products with state-of-the-art technology, outstanding functionality and sleek, contemporary design. With manufacturing capabilities in the United States and China, Cirago offers products with the quality, service and value that consumers demand. For more information, visit http://www.cirago.com.

Source: Cirago International
   

CONTACT:  Kristin Miller, SSPR, +1-719-634-8292 , kmiller@sspr.com

Web Site:  http://www.cirago.com/

Avineon, Inc. Introduces Readiness Index(TM) Tool for Measuring Emergency Preparedness

Webinar series to demo software's capabilities to continuously monitor an organization's readiness for natural and malicious emergencies

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 30 -- Avineon, Inc., a successful provider of IT, geospatial, engineering, and program management solutions, announced today that its online Readiness Index(TM) tool will debut in September, during the Department of Homeland Security's National Preparedness Month (NPM 2010). The Readiness Index(TM) provides businesses with the opportunity to measure their emergency preparedness and will be introduced through a series of webinar demonstrations.

The Readiness Index(TM) is a secure online system with the functionality to measure and monitor emergency preparedness against a 1 through 100 scale. On a daily basis, the system computes an overall readiness index for the organization and also a readiness index by emergency type. Organizations such as government agencies (local, state, and federal), utility companies (electric, gas, telecommunications, water, and wastewater), nuclear power plants, oil and gas exploration and recovery, mining, airports, mass transit providers, hospitals, hospitality industries (hotels, theme parks, etc.), industries (chemical and pharmaceutical), and schools (primary through university) can use this cost-effective tool to continuously monitor their level of preparedness for a wide range of disasters.

"It is our pleasure to launch the new Avineonics Readiness Index(TM) during the Department of Homeland Security's National Preparedness Month," said Karlu Rambhala, president and CEO of Avineon. "With Americans facing constant threats, both natural and malicious, to their systems and infrastructure, emergency preparedness and business continuity are more important now than ever before. This online tool offers a sensible and practical alternative for organizations to measure and monitor their readiness, equipping them to proactively make the adjustments necessary to drive preparedness to their desired state."

During the month of September, Avineon will host four webinars to demonstrate the online tool's capabilities for taking an all-hazards approach to include emergencies such as cyber attacks, earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, oil spills, pandemics, storms, and acts of terrorism.

Webinar attendees will be able to take advantage of a 30-day free trial of the Readiness Index(TM) software. Webinars will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. For further information about the tool or registering for one of the live demonstrations, please visit http://www.avineon.com/sol_ri.asp.

About Avineon

Avineon, Inc. was founded to help you Visualize IT and See IT Through. Since 1992, our customers have relied on us to deliver technically sound information technology, geospatial, and engineering support solutions. More recently, we have leveraged our experience to develop Avineonics® Emergency Management Process Suite (EMPS), the next generation technology for emergency management and business continuity. With headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia and offices in Florida, Canada, Europe, and India, we stand ready to apply our CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001:2008 compliant processes for the benefit of your organization. For more information, please visit http://www.avineon.com.

  Press Contact:                      Company Contact:
  Erin Hatfield                       Charles Erdrich
  DPR Group                           Avineon, Inc.
  919-678-9200                        703-671-1900
  ehatfield@dprgroup.comcerdrich@avineon.com

Source: Avineon, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Press Contact, Erin Hatfield of DPR Group, +1-919-678-9200,
ehatfield@dprgroup.com; or Company Contact, Charles Erdrich of Avineon, Inc.,
+1-703-671-1900, cerdrich@avineon.com

Web Site:  http://www.avineon.com/

Sigourney Weaver Narrates New Google Earth Animation on Brazil's Controversial Belo Monte Dam for Amazon Watch and International Rivers

10-minute Tour in 3-D Highlights Dam's Harmful Impacts on Xingu River and Greener Alternatives

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30 -- Amazon Watch and International Rivers have teamed up to create a state-of-the-art 10-minute Google Earth 3-D tour and video narrated by actress Sigourney Weaver, with technical assistance from Google Earth Outreach, in support of Brazil's Xingu River Forever Alive Movement. Download the tour or view the video on amazonwatch.org.  The tour allows viewers to learn about the harmful impacts of, and alternatives to the massive Belo Monte Dam on the Amazon's Xingu River.

If built, the Belo Monte Dam would be the third-largest hydroelectric dam in the world. The dam would divert the flow of the Xingu River, an important tributary of the Amazon River, in order to produce electricity for industrial mining operations in the region.  The dam's reservoirs would flood 668 square kilometers and displace more than 20,000 people.  Late last week, the Brazilian government signed the concession to build the $17 billion-dollar project, ignoring local, national, and international opposition, proven financial and technical risks, and the ready availability of clean energy alternatives.

The tour and video, called "Defending the Rivers of the Amazon," illustrates the impacts that diverting the river along a 100-km stretch will have on the two indigenous tribes who have lived there for generations.   It also animates the flooding associated with the dam, impacts on the region's spectacular biodiversity, and maps over 60 dams planned for the Brazilian Amazon over the next two decades.

The original concept for the Google Earth interactive tour and video emerged when Avatar director James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver traveled to the Xingu River in April, accompanied by Amazon Watch and the Brazilian environmental organization Instituto Socioambiental (ISA). After speaking with some of the indigenous tribes and riverbank families who would be directly affected, Weaver commented that the Belo Monte Dam would be "a disaster for the Xingu River, for the rainforest, and certainly for all the indigenous people and families living along the river. Their way of life will disappear."

For press or public inquiries, contact Leila Salazar-Lopez +1-415-341-5509, leila@amazonwatch.org, Amazon Watch; Zachary Hurwitz, +1-415-341-5264, zachary@internationalrivers.org, International Rivers; or Verena Glass +55-11-9853-9950, verena@reporterbrasil.org.br, Xingu Alive Forever Movement.

Source: Amazon Watch; International Rivers
   

CONTACT:  Leila Salazar-Lopez, Amazon Watch, +1-415-341-5509,
leila@amazonwatch.org; Zachary Hurwitz, International Rivers, +1-415-341-5264,
zachary@internationalrivers.org; Verena Glass, Xingu Alive Forever Movement,
+55-11-9853-9950, verena@reporterbrasil.org.br

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

WowWe Launches Cutting-edge Video Communication Website

iWowWe is the most affordable and easiest-to-use video email and video meeting system

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 30 -- WowWe Inc. has launched a new service that will bring the power of video communication to the masses.

iWowWe.com gives users video email and conferencing tools that are easier to use and more affordable than any other product on the market, without sacrificing quality.

With the industry's most intuitive interface and no software to download, iWowWe flattens the learning curve and allows small business owners, grandparents, teachers, coaches, servicemen and other first-time users to start using video instantly.

It allows users to communicate seamlessly with anyone, whether they have a WowWe account of their own or not. It gives them the largest video email player in the market, and HD quality video for all their communications. Subscribers have access to hundreds of compelling templates, and can create their own custom templates at no additional cost.

All this is priced at $19.95 a month --making WowWe the clear value leader in the video & online meeting communication industry.

"iWowWe, for the first time, makes Web video affordable and a snap to use," said William "Bill" Starkey, WowWe Inc.'s founder. "You no longer need a sophisticated marketing department to create and distribute compelling videos or to take advantage of video conferencing. Now everyone can leverage the power of video to build relationships, make stronger connections and impressions, and save time and money."

WowWe gives business users the flexibility and resources they need to maximize the power of video communication, and will be introducing a separate Enterprise site for corporations, direct marketers and sales groups who want to incorporate video communication throughout their organizations.

To learn more about iWowWe or see a demo, go to http://www.iwowwe.com. To request an interview with Mr. Starkey, please contact Casey Minshew at casey@wowwelive.com or 281-973-2544.

About WowWe Inc:

WowWe Inc. is a technology company focused on advanced video commerce applications. For more information, please visit http://www.iWowWe.com.

Source: WowWe Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Casey Minshew of WowWe Inc., +1-281-973-2544,
Casey@WowWeLive.com

Web Site:  http://www.iwowwe.com/

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New Sena Keyboard Folio Case Turns the Apple iPad Into a Luxury Netbook

Genuine leather case offers the full benefits of a traditional keyboard and provides faster and easier work output

TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 30 -- California-based luxury leather accessory designer, Sena Cases, announces the debut of its new high-end leather Folio Keyboard case for the Apple iPad.  Known for designing innovative, luxurious leather cases for the entire iPhone series, including the new iPhone 4 and 7 existing iPad cases, Sena reveals a new Folio case for the iPad with integrated Bluetooth keyboard. Made from the finest quality European leather, the new Sena Keyboard Folio masters the marriage of style and function.

Sena Cases CEO, Ramsey Oten, Ph.D., is proud of the new case design.  "We have seen an amazing interest to our Sena Folio case which is available in Apple Retail and Online Stores Worldwide. The Sena Keyboard Folio is the same great design with an added Bluetooth keyboard for those who prefer a traditional keyboard," he said.

The Sena Keyboard Folio Case for the Apple iPad:  The Keyboard Folio offers protective functionality with an integrated keyboard and a stylish, streamlined designer style.  The keyboard Folio features Sena craftsmanship coupled with classic modern protection. The case offers a book style, side folding design with cutouts for play-thru functionality which allows the device to be fully functional within the case and features an integrated recessed collapsible back stand which folds flush to act as a stand while holding the iPad at an ideal angle to watch videos, surf the web, view slideshows, photos, and presentations and both offer the ability to use the iPad without removing it from the case.

This leather portfolio book design is comprised of premium leather providing a soft layer to gently protect your iPad. The integrated Bluetooth keyboard allows you to work and type faster ergonomically.

The Folio Keyboard case also features a soft velvet protective lining on the inside, as well as multiple pockets for cards, IDs and even checkbooks. It is secured with a strap and snap closure for total protection when not in use. Offered in classic genuine leather, the Folio Keyboard case is perfect for the professional business environment and meetings. The secure flap with snap closure provides a snug fit to your iPad. Its rigid protective layer reinforces additional backbone support for durability.  Retail Price: $149.99, but available on pre-order for $129.99.

Keyboard Features: Integrated Bluetooth keyboard (V2.0) with 45 hours of use, or 55 hours of standby time and features function and sound/music control buttons.   The keyboard is ergonomically sound with its low profile and soft buttons and the Silicone face is resistant to water and spills.  The Keyboard also features charge and connectivity indicators and complies with FCC regulations and will not cause any interference.

Sena's cases are precisely hand-crafted by leather artisans and showcase Sena's well-known quality and strong attention to detail.  Every design offers exceptional details to enhance the functionality of each specific device while providing protection.

Sena's iPad cases are available at http://www.senacases.com/apple/apple-ipad-cases. Several styles are also available at Apple Retail Stores and online worldwide, or by calling us at: 1-888-SENA-USA, or 1-714-505-8312.

ABOUT SENA CASES -- Sena Cases is a leading designer of luxury leather cases for today's most popular mobile devices and custom designer cases for the Apple iPhone 3G, iPhone 3G S, iPhone 4, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod classic, MacBook Air and iPad.  Sena products are available at the Sena Store online, at Apple Stores, and other authorized worldwide retailers. Known for their slim design and detailed functionality, Sena's cases offer device protection with a fashion-forward style.  Sena is well-known for creating the finest, handcrafted, functional, and luxurious leather products.

Source: Sena Cases, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kris Scott, Sales & Marketing Manager of Sena Cases, Inc.,
+1-714-505-8312, kris@senacases.com

Web Site:  http://www.senacases.com/

OmniVision Launches 1/6.5-Inch HD Video Camera for Home Entertainment and Portable Media Markets

OV9740 The First 720p HD SOC Camera Chip That Meets High Quality Video Criteria for MS Office Communicator and Skype

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 30 -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV9740, a 1/6.5-inch system-on-a-chip (SOC) CMOS image sensor designed for highly demanding video applications in portable media players (PMP), home entertainment devices and notebooks. Because all image quality tuning and processing is done on-chip, the OV9740 enables customers to simplify product development and accelerate time-to-market. These capabilities make the OV9740 a cost effective, one-stop-shop solution for emerging consumer applications in the home entertainment and PMP markets.

  (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100830/SF56486 )
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Combining OmniVision's 1.75-micron OmniBSI(TM) backside illumination pixel architecture and OmniVision's high-end image signal processor (ISP), the OV9740 delivers 720p native high-definition (HD) video at 30 frames per second, meeting the premium video quality criteria for Microsoft® Office Communicator and the high quality video specifications for SkypeTM. The OV9740's small size and premium feature set make it ideal for a wide range of applications including notebooks, netbooks, webcams, gaming consoles, portable media players, mobile phones, smart phones, TVs and set-top boxes.

"There are a number of important trends driving the market for high-quality, feature-rich, ultra-compact camera solutions which all require high-performance, small form factor image sensors," said Nicholas Nam, director of product marketing at OmniVision. "Driven by the strong increase in consumer video content on social media websites such as YouTube and Facebook and the advent of sophisticated mobile entertainment platforms, the market is rapidly shifting to HD video in devices ranging from notebooks, PMPs and smart phones to home entertainment devices like TVs and set-top boxes. With the OV9740, OmniVision delivers a compact, cost efficient HD imaging solution on a single chip, offering optimal performance and excellent low-light sensitivity across the entire spectrum of product platforms."

OmniVision's proprietary OmniBSI technology enables the OV9740 to deliver best-in-class low-light sensitivity at 1300 mV/lux-sec in ultra-thin camera modules of less than 3.2 mm. A native HD sensor, the OV9740 does not suffer from degradation or image artifacts due to scaling or cropping, which is typically used to achieve HD resolution from larger array sensors.

OmniVision's ISP features high-end image processing functions such as advanced automatic white balance and color noise reduction in the YUV domain while maintaining high frequency details and delivering clear, sharp still image and video capture. Additional advanced image processing functions include automatic exposure control, automatic gain control, auto black level calibration, gamma correction, defect pixel correction, edge enhancement, and lens correction.  All of these functions are programmable through a standard serial camera control bus interface. A dual-lane, high speed MIPI interface supports RAW RGB and YUV422 output formats.

The OV9740 is sampling now and is expected to enter mass production in September 2010.

About OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ:OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com/.

Safe-Harbor Language

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, potential market appeal, and anticipated timing of mass production of the OV9740 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV9740, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. OmniBSI(TM) is a trademark of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT:  Media: Martijn Pierik of Impress Public Relations,
+1-602-366-5599, martijn@impress-pr.com; or Company Contact: Scott Foster of
OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-567-3077, sfoster@ovt.com, or Investor
Relations: Brian M. Dunn of OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-653-3263,
invest@ovt.com

Web Site:  http://www.ovt.com/

TD Bank Mobile App Available for iPhone and Android Devices

CHERRY HILL, N.J. and PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 30 -- TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, announced that its free mobile app is now available to download onto iPhone®  and Android(TM) devices. The mobile banking app is free, secure and easy to use. Customers can download the app from iTunes® App Store, or the Android Market.

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  Mobile Banking Features
  Initially, customers can use the mobile banking app to:
  --  Find stores and ATMs
  --  Check deposit, loan and credit card balances
  --  View pending transactions and account history
  --  Transfer funds
  --  Make bill payments

"Our mobile banking app is all about giving our customers pocket-sized convenience and real-time access that is free, easy, and secure," said Suzanne Poole, executive vice president, retail sales strategy and distribution, TD Bank. "This is just the first in a series of releases for mobile banking. There will be exciting new additions to our app features over the coming months including a BlackBerry® app."

Current TD Bank Online Banking customers can download the app and get banking. TD Bank strongly encourages customers to enroll in TD Bank Online Banking so that they can use all the banking functions of the app. To find out more about TD Bank's new mobile banking app and to see an online demo, please visit http://www.tdbank.com/mobilebanking.

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 15 largest commercial banks in the United States with $160 billion in assets, and provides customers with a full range of financial products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. Effective April 16, 2010, TD Bank has acquired certain assets of Riverside National Bank of Florida, First Federal Bank of North Florida and AmericanFirst Bank, and currently operates under those trade names. TD Bank, N.A., is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Maine. For more information, visit http://www.tdbank.com.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Financial Group (TSX, NYSE: TD) of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America and one of the few banks in the world rated Aaa by Moody's.

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CONTACT:  Rebecca Acevedo, Rebecca.Acevedo@yesbank.com, +1-856-470-3201

Eat'n Park Launches Smiley Cookie® Site on LCG Commerce Powered by Magento

Improves Site Conversion and Average Order Value in Just Four Weeks

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 30 -- Eat'n Park today announced it has re-launched its popular Smiley Cookie® web site on the LCG Commerce platform powered by Magento. In just four weeks, conversion on the site is up 50 percent and average order value has improved by 30 percent. Eat'n Park needed the new Smiley Cookie site, which sells cookie gift baskets, among other things, to be flexible, easy to use, and based on a platform that would support plans for online growth by making it easy for Smiley Cookie fans to share a smile with anyone, anywhere, for any occasion.

Eat'n Park partnered with Chicago-based Lyons Consulting Group to redesign and develop the new site on the LCG Commerce platform, which includes a Create Your Own cookie configurator, allowing customers to view and change their custom cookie orders prior to purchase. The site integrates seamlessly with Eat'n Park's warehouse management system and includes custom delivery options - allowing shoppers to ship cookies to multiple addresses from the same order and choose a special delivery date.

"We needed a customer-friendly web site designed to make online shopping fun, fast and easy for Smiley Cookie fans," said Adam Golomb, Director of eCommerce at Eat'n Park. "With the Create Your Own cookie option, customers can see exactly what their cookies will look like prior to shipping and instantly change the shape and colors all on one page."

"Smiley Cookie is such a well-loved, joyful brand," said Rich Lyons, CEO and president of Lyons Consulting Group. "We designed and built the site to bring that fun-loving experience online, and loaded it with all the back-end features and functionality Eat'n Park needed to meet its goals for selling more of these popular cookies via the web."

Eat'n Park chose LCG Commerce powered by Magento for the Smiley Cookie site because it has all the marketing and promotional capabilities of well-known legacy e-commerce platforms, but without the high implementation and support costs.

"Magento was the most robust solution for our money," said Golomb. "Plus Lyons Consulting Group provides quarterly updates - the fact that it's all open source means we've basically got two development teams working for us all the time, constantly updating the platform and adding new features and functionality."

Eat'n Park/Smiley Cookie

Since 1949, Pittsburgh-based Eat'n Park Restaurants has been a family-owned restaurant chain, serving guests across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. At the heart of Eat'n Park are more than 8,000 team members committed to providing friendly, attentive service and supporting a growing number of community initiatives, including an annual fundraising campaign that has generated more than $7 million for children's hospitals.  Eat'n Park also donates more than 200,000 Smiley Cookies - the brand's iconic symbol - every year to support community events and fundraisers.

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group is a portfolio of foodservice concepts focused on personalized dining. The restaurant division includes Eat'n Park Restaurants and Six Penn Kitchen, a neighborhood American bistro.  Its contract foodservice division includes: Parkhurst Dining Services, a provider of contract dining services to businesses, higher education institutions and cultural centers; and CURA Hospitality; which enhances life around great food through contract dining and management services for regional hospitals and senior living facilities.

Lyons Consulting Group

Lyons Consulting Group is an e-commerce design and development firm dedicated to making it easier for companies to sell more online. Leveraging years of experience designing, building, integrating and supporting sites for some of the world's best known brands including Warner Brothers, Hello Kitty, and Lifetime Brands, LCG delivers robust, flexible e-commerce solutions for retailers and consumer brand manufacturers of all sizes - solutions designed to make merchandising and marketing easier, while improving overall shopability and performance. For more information, visit http://www.lyonscg.com.

Source: Lyons Consulting Group
   

CONTACT:  Adam Golomb of Eat'n Park, +1-412-476-2432,
agolomb@eatnpark.com; or Heather Swanson of Lyons Consulting Group,
+1-312-564-3142, hswanson@lyonscg.com

Web Site:  http://www.lyonscg.com/
http://www.smileycookie.com/

Verizon Meets Small Business' Needs by Introducing New Website Services and the First Bundled Packages With No Term Contracts

Verizon Websites Powered By Intuit and Intuit WebListings Services Provided as a Bonus at No Cost for 12 Months With New Bundled Orders

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- In today's online world, small businesses must have their own websites to compete effectively for customers.  Yet many small businesses do not have websites, primarily because of the expense and time involved in creating them.

To address this crucial need, Verizon is now offering Verizon Websites powered by Intuit, which enables small businesses to quickly and easily design and set up their own company website; and Intuit WebListings, which helps small businesses get found online and get customers by listing the website on more than 100 popular search sites, including Google, Yahoo! and Bing.  In addition, the company's bundles of small-business phone and broadband services - Verizon Solutions for Business* - are now available on a month-to-month basis with no term contract or early termination fees.

The new website services will be offered free for one year as a bonus to small businesses that sign up for Verizon Solutions for Business.*

"With more and more people using the Internet to search for and purchase products and services, a website is an absolute essential for small businesses, which typically have limited resources to increase their visibility, generate sales and build customer loyalty," said Monte Beck vice president of business marketing for Verizon.

"We're proud to be the ultimate one-stop provider of essential services needed to run any small business - online, on the phone and now, on the Web with this extremely easy and cost-effective offering for a business to create its own website.  And with our new month-to-month no-term-contract offering, small businesses can try our services and experience Verizon's 24 x 7 support without worrying about early termination fees.  We're like a small business' virtual CIO, available when needed," Beck said.

Justin Jaffe, senior analyst for small and medium-sized business and home office research at the global technology market research firm, IDC said: "Websites have become a key promotional tool for small businesses, providing an economical way to acquire new customers, strengthen relationships with existing customers, compete more effectively with larger companies, and reach local, regional, national and even international markets.

"Despite the benefits of an online presence, the challenging economy has further inhibited many small firms - already constrained by limited time, budget and technical expertise - from getting a site off the ground. Verizon's solution ties together broadband access, voice services, and website creation tools in a way that will appeal to small firms looking to bring their business online."

Angus Thomson, vice president and general manager of Intuit's Grow Your Business division said, "Intuit Websites helps small businesses get online to get new customers and engage with existing ones so they keep coming back.  With Verizon, we are able to bring these benefits to more small businesses that need them."

Verizon's small-business customers can quickly and easily design their company websites with Verizon Websites powered by Intuit. By just clicking the mouse and dragging and dropping images a fully functioning, customized site can be created.

The do-it-yourself website builder provides small businesses with the essential tools to get up and running quickly. It lets small business owners customize their websites to reflect the uniqueness of their businesses. Websites can be updated anytime, and users can increase their visibility on social networks such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn by embedding "follow me" buttons.

Once the website is live, the small-business owner, with a few clicks of the mouse, can access analytic tools to see the online traffic the site is generating. Intuit WebListings can also be used to increase this traffic by listing the website on more than 100 popular search sites across the Web.

Small businesses ordering Verizon Solutions for Business* (or other qualifying bundles) packages that include broadband and one business phone line with unlimited nationwide calling will get Verizon Websites powered by Intuit (Gold Package) and Intuit WebListings at no cost for one year - a value of nearly $420.  Also included is basic e-commerce capability for businesses that have goods to sell online.

After the first year, the Gold Package - including a domain name, 100 web pages, 5 GB (gigabytes) of storage and basic e-commerce capabilities - will cost $19.99 per month.  WebListings will cost $14.99 per month and is available with any Verizon Websites package.

A starter website building package is available for $4.99 per month. The Verizon Websites packages include analytic tools and access to more than 2,000 professional website templates and 250,000 images that will enable a small business to create an appealing website.

The Verizon Solution for Business bundles start at $59.99 per month (plus taxes and fees)* with Verizon High Speed Internet for Business and unlimited nationwide calling.  Verizon High Speed Internet for Business offers various speeds up to 1 Mbps, 3 Mbps or 7 Mbps (megabits per second).

(Note: Verizon also announced on Monday (Aug. 30) a new speed for Verizon High Speed Internet for Business -- 10 Mbps (megabits per second) to 15 Mbps -- that will be available in select markets.  For more information, click here.)

A bundle consisting of FiOS Internet for Business, providing symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 25 Mbps, and unlimited nationwide calling starts at $79.99 per month (plus taxes and fees).*  All promotional bundle pricing is guaranteed for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, with no term contract required.

Small businesses can opt for a two-year term contract, with the price of the Verizon Business Solutions* bundle guaranteed for 24 months.

Verizon Business Broadband packages also include access to thousands of Verizon Wi-Fi** hot spots nationwide, one license of Verizon Internet Security Suite and 250 MB (megabytes) of online data storage.

Small businesses can also add TV service to the Verizon Solutions for Business* package and receive an additional bundled discount.  An additional unlimited nationwide calling voice line can be added to any business solution, starting at $35 per month.

Verizon offers small businesses the Verizon Small Business Center with access to news, resources, professional networking, free webinars, Verizon's Small Biz Blogs and more.  In addition to Internet, TV and phone service, Verizon also offers small businesses encryption and security solutions, as well as additional discounts on supplies and shipping.  More information on Verizon's products and services for small businesses is available by calling 888-481-0387 or visiting http://www.verizon.com/smallbusiness.

* Verizon Websites offer fulfilled via $34.98 bill credit for 12 consecutive months based on cost of Websites Gold Package and WebListings; taxes and fees apply.

** Verizon Wi-Fi software limitations and other terms apply. Visit http://business.verizon.net/wifi for details.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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CONTACT:  Ellen Yu, Verizon, +1-908-559-3496, ellen.yu@verizon.com, or
Kevin Laverty, +1-425-261-5855, kevin.laverty@verizon.com

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NI VeriStand 2010 Scales from High-Performance Multichassis Systems to Low-Cost, Ruggedized Applications

NI VeriStand 2010 Offers Customizable Software and Ease of Use for Increased Reuse, Reduced Time to Market

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2010 -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced NI VeriStand 2010, which includes enhancements that expand its capabilities for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and real-time testing by supporting high-performance, multiple chassis PXI systems and low-cost, ruggedized options using NI CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO hardware deployments. NI VeriStand 2010 also features enhanced connectivity with NI LabVIEW, making it easier for engineers to reuse existing software and further customize their NI VeriStand applications.

"We selected NI VeriStand for our Legacy 500 Iron Bird because of the breadth of functionality the environment provides out of the box, which significantly reduces our development efforts," said M. A. Pires, testing device development coordinator for Embraer.

NI VeriStand 2010 adds native support for reflective memory interfaces to deterministically share data between real-time PXI systems for high-performance applications such as iron bird aircraft simulators and electronic systems integration test systems. More specifically, it can automatically create the reflective memory routings between PXI systems, reducing the potential for development errors and helping engineers quickly get their applications up and running. NI VeriStand 2010 also provides system-level abstraction and user interface capabilities to make configuring such systems more efficient.

"While NI VeriStand provides many of the features necessary for our application, the ability to add functionality using LabVIEW and other software environments helps us customize our simulator to exactly meet our future application needs," said Guilherme Seelander, software integration senior engineer for Embraer.

Additionally, optimizations of the real-time engine have increased execution performance, making it possible to run NI VeriStand 2010 applications on most CompactRIO or NI Single-Board RIO systems for low-cost or rugged applications such as desktop simulators and test cell applications. The wide range of conditioned I/O interfaces for CompactRIO combined with the flexibility of the NI VeriStand development environment offers commercial off-the-shelf solutions for these applications with the ability to quickly adapt to custom interface needs.

Readers can visit http://www.ni.com/veristand for more information on NI VeriStand 2010.

  Additional Resources
  http://www.ni.com/veristand/gettingstarted.htm

  About NI VeriStand

NI VeriStand 2010 is a ready-to-use software environment for configuring real-time testing applications including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests. Engineers can use NI VeriStand out of the box to configure stimulus generation, data logging, calculated channels and event alarming. It can import control algorithm and simulation models from a variety of modeling environments including the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment and The MathWorks Simulink® software environment. Engineers can use NI VeriStand to monitor and interact with these tasks using a run-time editable user interface. While no programming knowledge is required to use NI VeriStand, engineers can customize and extend the software using a variety of software environments including LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, ANSI C/C++ and Python.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.

  Pricing and Contact Information
                                11500 N Mopac Expwy,
                                Austin, Texas
  NI VeriStand 2010             78759-3504
  Priced* from $3,499; euro     Tel: (800) 258-7022,
   3,649; 490,000 yen           Fax: (512) 683-9300
  Web: http://www.ni.com/veristand    E-mail: info@ni.com
  *All prices are subject to change without notice.

CompactRIO, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com, NI TestStand, NI VeriStand and NIWeek are trademarks of National Instruments. Simulink® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact:        Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937

Reader Contact:        Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022

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CONTACT:  Editors, Hilary Marchbanks, +1-512-683-5937, or Readers, Ernest
Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments

Web Site:  http://www.ni.com/

Verizon High Speed Internet Now Available at 10 to 15 Megabits per Second

New Copper-Based Broadband Tier More Than Doubles Existing Maximum Download Speeds for Consumers and Small Businesses

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- Verizon's High Speed Internet entered a new realm on Monday (Aug. 30) with the introduction of a 10 to 15 megabits-per-second (Mbps) downstream and 1 Mbps upstream* service initially available to more than 4 million households and small businesses.

"Consumers and small businesses everywhere have a need for speed," said Shawn Strickland, Verizon's vice president of consumer strategy. "With our new 10 to 15 Mbps speed tier, downloading files, photos and other content will be faster, plus our High Speed Internet customers will have peace of mind because our service is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee policy."

The new 10 to 15 Mbps speed tier is the latest addition to Verizon's existing suite of High Speed Internet speeds - 4 to 7 Mbps, 1.5 to 3 Mbps' and 768 kilobits per second to 1 Mbps downstream for consumers, as well as similar business packages.  All HSI services include a dedicated connection to the home or business over the company's copper network, so service won't slow down when neighbors are online at the same time.

"This new, faster Verizon High Speed Internet service has the potential to attract business and residential customers who value the affordability, reliability, and everyday performance of their broadband connection," said Amy Lind, consumer broadband research manager for the global technology market intelligence firm IDC.

"One of the issues with cable Internet is that its bandwidth capacity is shared by multiple users at a node, so the speed a customer actually receives can vary considerably depending on how many cable customers are online simultaneously," said Lind.  "DSL-based High Speed Internet, on the other hand, offers each end user a dedicated connection, so its performance is more consistent all the time."

Pricing for the 10 to 15 Mbps/1 Mbps service is $49.99 per month for residential customers with voice service from Verizon, and $59.99 per month for those without voice service.  Small-business pricing for the new, higher speed tier begins at $89.99 per month as a stand alone service with a two-year agreement, and $99.99 per month with no term contract.  Equipment fees and other charges apply.

For new residential customers, consumer bundles of Verizon Freedom Essentials that include unlimited nationwide calling, voice mail, popular calling features and 10 to 15 Mbps/1 Mbps HSI service begin at $69.99 monthly.**  Comparable packages are available to small and medium-sized businesses, beginning at $84.99 monthly** for 10 to 15 Mbps/1 Mbps HSI service and unlimited nationwide calling.

Details on HSI eligibility, access to thousands of Wi-Fi hot spots and consumer packages that include Verizon unlimited domestic calling and award-winning DIRECTV® service can be found here. Information about discounted small-business bundles with unlimited calling and DIRECTV®  service can be obtained here, or by calling 1-800-Verizon (1-800-837-4966).

  * Actual download and upload speeds will vary
  ** Plus applicable fees and taxes

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Source: Verizon
   

CONTACT:  Kevin Laverty, +1-425-917-7042, kevin.laverty@verizon.com, or
Bob Elek, +1-813-483-2541, bob.elek@verizon.com, both of Verizon

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triCerat Unveils New Profiles Technology at VMworld 2010

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 30 -- triCerat Inc., premier desktop management solution provider, proudly showcases new profile management technology at VMworld in San Francisco, CA from August 30-September 2.

triCerat works with VMware, a leading supplier of virtualization management software, by simplifying the process of supporting a VDI-based remote desktop environment. triCerat's solutions allow administrators to achieve seamless printing, fast logins, profile consistency, CPU management, and securely locked down desktops.

VMworld is a world-class event that provides IT professionals with innovative products and practices addressing how to best virtualize your environment. Network with peers and attend hands-on labs that are both instructor-led and self-paced. Over 550 labs and sessions offer a broad range of topics from Hybrid and Public Cloud, Building a Fully Dynamic Datacenter, Technology and Architecture, Virtualization 101, and Application for Infrastructure for a Virtual World, among many others.

Meet PAT!

Speed up your login and logout times, end profile corruption, and reduce network utilization with triCerat's latest Profile Acceleration Technology. PAT improves the way your system accesses profiles by virtualizing them, not altering them. Doing so provides a vastly more efficient method of retrieving pertinent profile data on-demand. For a live demo of PAT stop by Booth #436 or visit http://www.tricerat.com/ to schedule a demo.

"triCerat is excited to introduce PAT at VMworld 2010!  PAT provides simplicity and performance with a setup-and-go-philosophy, turning roaming profiles into an elegant and efficient profile solution." -Gary Weber, Support Engineer, Main Designer of PAT

About triCerat Inc.

Founded in 1997, triCerat develops software that simplifies and enhances the operation of server-based, workstation, and virtual computing environments. The company's flagship product, Simplify Suite, is a comprehensive package of integrated server management tools that can boost the manageability, reliability, performance, and security of any environment. Licensed by over 8,000 customers worldwide, Simplify Suite creates significant ROI by reducing support and hardware costs while increasing user satisfaction and productivity.

Source: triCerat Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Mike Healy of triCerat Inc., Direct Marketing Manager,
+1-410-715-4226, mhealy@tricerat.com

Web Site:  http://www.tricerat.com/

Verizon Wireless Announces Developer Community Conference to Focus on Mobile Applications and More

Event to Take Place in Las Vegas, Sept. 21-22, With Developers, Network and Technology Experts Talking Apps for Current and Future Networks

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 30 -- Verizon Wireless is hosting its second annual Verizon Developer Community (VDC) Conference on Sept. 21 and 22 at the ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.  The conference is focused on fostering new mobile applications for existing and future wireless networks, and developers can register by visiting http://www.vdcconference.com.

"Our VDC Conference brings developers, network and technology experts, and OEMs together to talk about what's going on in the app space now and to brainstorm and plan for what's next.  It's an especially exciting time with the imminent launch of our 4G LTE network and the proliferation of apps for consumers and businesses," said John Stratton, chief marketing officer of Verizon Wireless.

Path Continues for Applications Development and V CAST Apps

This year's VDC Conference will provide mobile applications developers and others with an update of Verizon Wireless' strategy around applications and the developer portal as well as a host of in-depth sessions on topics ranging from APIs and other network enablers to opportunities for developers in vertical markets.  Special sessions devoted to open development, connected devices, and the opportunities tied to the forthcoming 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network will also be offered, and Verizon Wireless leaders and other partners will talk about marketing, merchandising and technical resources available to members of the VDC.

Since the inaugural VDC Conference, more than 5,000 developers have joined the VDC to create applications to be distributed to Verizon Wireless' customers on the nation's most reliable wireless network.  Verizon Wireless launched its V CAST Apps storefront earlier this year on the RIM platform.  The store currently features more than 1,000 apps, including those created by Condé Nast Traveler (Conde Nast Traveler Etiquette 101), Kayak (Kayak Flight and Hotel Search), Electronic Arts (Madden NFL 11), Slacker (Slacker Radio), and MobiTV (MobiTV - Live TV).

Register Now

To register for the conference, please visit http://www.vdcconference.com.  Developers can also get updates on the conference by following VDC Conference on Twitter (@VDCConference).  For information on how to become a member of the Verizon Developer Community, visit http://developer.verizon.com/.

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:  Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

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Brightstar Debuts New Operations Center in Miami

MIAMI, Aug. 30 -- Brightstar Corp., a global leader in services and solutions for the wireless industry, announced today the opening of its state-of-the-art Brightstar Miami Operations Center (BMOC) in Beacon Lakes.  The BMOC serves as the main wireless device distribution hub for Brightstar's Latin American operations.

The BMOC provides mass customization for Brightstar's Latin America-based customers, including operators and manufacturers.  Brightstar's customers will also benefit from enhanced services via this more effective distribution network.  Outfitted with the latest logistics and supply chain technology, the BMOC is mere minutes away from the Miami airport, allowing Brightstar to dispatch products quickly throughout Latin America and increase efficiency in the ways they serve their customers. The BMOC also serves as a crucial component for Brightstar's growing and innovative infrastructure, evidencing Brightstar's continued commitment to service and efficiency with the best logistics routes, frequencies and costs to Latin America.  Currently, Brightstar operates in more than 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Marcelo Claure, chairman, president & CEO of Brightstar said, "The Brightstar Miami Operations Center is a prime example of our top-notch distribution network and another step toward innovation and operational excellence.  As we continue to serve customers throughout the world, Brightstar will continue to invest in best-in-class infrastructure solutions to ensure our distribution network meets the highest standards."

The BMOC boasts a variety of capabilities, including assembling, programming, kitting and customization.  The massive Center has 65,000 square feet of warehouse space with the storage capacity of up to 2 million handsets, and 10,000 square feet of office area. The number of employees at the BMOC ranges from 110 and up to 200 during peak season. These individuals are extensively trained and multi-lingual with industry and regional experience. Each employee is committed to the company's best in class distribution process and helping customers with solutions to their most complex supply chain and technical needs.

About Brightstar Corp.

Brightstar is a multi-billion dollar global services company providing solutions to Manufacturers, Operators, Retailers, and Enterprises serving the telecommunications industry.  With sales and distribution facilities on six continents, Brightstar offers its customers the largest global reach, enabling the right product to be in the right place, at the right time.   For more information on Brightstar, please visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.

  For more information, contact:
  Brightstar Corp.
  Michele M. Merrell
  michele.merrell@brightstarcorp.com
  Tel: +1.305.921.1484

Source: Brightstar Corp.
   

CONTACT:  Michele M. Merrell of Brightstar Corp., +1-305-921-1484,
michele.merrell@brightstarcorp.com

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

My Verizon Mobile: New Look, Enhanced User Experience for On-The-Go Account Management

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 30 -- It's easier than ever for Verizon Wireless customers to use their Android and BlackBerry® smartphones to manage their accounts from their handsets and monitor family usage.

Using the new and enhanced mobile account management application, My Verizon Mobile, Verizon Wireless customers can now use these smartphones to quickly and easily:

  --  View minute, message and data usage
  --  Adjust allowance minutes on current plans
  --  Make one-time payments and set up and maintain auto-pay
  --  View upgrade eligibility and contract end date
  --  Manage Friends & Family® numbers

In addition, customers still can utilize the same features they have come to rely upon to manage accounts 24/7, including checking balances, changing features, getting bill reprints, changing addresses, resetting voice mail passwords, and accessing Family Locator.

My Verizon Mobile is now preloaded on all Android devices and is available on the BlackBerry® Storm(TM) and BlackBerry® Storm2(TM) smartphones through an update at no charge for existing users.  My Verizon Mobile will be made available on additional BlackBerry smartphones and on Feature and 3G Multimedia phones in the coming months.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

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.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516,
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

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

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Texas Instruments introduces industry's first -36-V, 200-mA LDO

Low dropout regulators for powering precision analog improve efficiency and accuracy in noise-sensitive applications

DALLAS, Aug. 30 -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's first -36-V low dropout regulators (LDO). The TPS7A30, paired with the positive voltage TPS7A49, provides designers with a total solution for powering precision analog applications. The devices feature ultra-high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) performance and as low as 16uVrms of output noise. The TPS7A30 generates 200 mA, while the TPS7A49 manages 150 mA. For details see:  http://www.ti.com/tps7A30-pr.

"Customers designing high-precision equipment need clean bipolar power rails for powering operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters or digital-to-analog converters," said Sami Kiriaki, senior vice president and manager over TI's Power Management business unit. "The TPS7A30 and TPS7A49 power for precision analog LDOs help meet that requirement with wide input voltages, lowest noise and maximum amount of transient headroom."

The TPS7A30/TPS7A49 linear regulator family is stable with any output capacitance greater than 2.2 uF. The LDOs come in an adjustable version with an output voltage ranging from 1.22 V to 34 V. The LDOs are designed for noise-sensitive applications, such as test equipment; industrial, networking and telecom equipment; base stations; microwave and radio links; noise filtering for receive, transmit and power amplifiers; and medical applications.

  Key features and benefits of the TPS7A30 and TPS7A49
  --  Wide input voltages for robust tolerance of high line-voltage
      transients: TPS7A30, -3.0V to - 36V, TPS7A49, +3.0V to +36V.
  --  1.5 percent nominal accuracy over load, line and temperature for
      better precision for VCOs, PLLs and ADCs.
  --  Stable with >2-uF ceramic output capacitor for smaller size and lower
      cost versus tantalums.
  --  Low noise/high PSRR for improved range in RF applications, filters,
      and handling of DC/DC spikes.
      --  Output noise as low as 16 uVRMS
      --  PSRR of 72dB at 1kHz 55dB 10kHz to 700kHz
  --  These LDOs for powering precision analog join several new power
      management devices designed for the industrial market, including the
      TPS54260, a 60-V, 2.5-A SWIFT converter; TPS40057 wide-input
      synchronous PWM buck controller; and bq24610/7, switch-mode standalone
      battery charger ICs for 5-V to 28-V input applications.

  Find out more about TI's LDO portfolio by visiting the links below:
  --  For the complete LDO portfolio visit: http://www.ti.com/ldo-pr.
  --  Ask questions and share knowledge in the linear regulators forum in
      the TI E2E Community: http://www.ti.com/ldoforum-pr.
  --  See TI's complete power management portfolio: http://www.ti.com/power-pr.
  --  Find more information on TPS54260 http://www.ti.com/tps54620-pr, TPS40057
      http://www.ti.com/tps40057-pr and bq24610 http://www.ti.com/bq24610-pr.

  Availability and pricing

The TPS7A30 and TPS7A49 are available now in MSOP-8 PowerPADTM packaging and are priced at $1.50 and $1.10, respectively, in quantities of 1,000. The TPS7A30_49EVM-567 evaluation module is available and is priced at $20.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries.  For more information, go to http://www.ti.com

Trademarks

SWIFT and PowerPad are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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EPiServer CMS 6 Named a Trend-Setting Product of 2010

KMWorld Magazine Awards Product for Usability, Flexibility and Market-Leading Functionality

CHICAGO, Aug. 30 -- EPiServer, the world's fastest growing provider of platforms that drive online engagement, announced today that KMWorld Magazine has named EPiServer CMS 6 as a "Trend-Setting Product of 2010." The magazine recognized EPiServer CMS 6 for its modern user interface, powerful editing features and its seamless integration with the enterprise environment. This recognition of EPiServer's innovative technology follows closely on its selection as a Visionary among Web Content Management (WCM) vendors in the 2010 Gartner report, "Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management."

"EPiServer differentiates itself through its platform approach, which combines tools for online engagement through content, community, communication and commerce," said Hugh McKellar, Editor in Chief of KMWorld Magazine. "For EPiServer, the technology leadership combined with its global footprint and large partner ecosystem drives consistent product and service innovation."

This year, more than 600 products were assessed by KMWorld Magazine's judging panel, which consists of editors, analysts, system integrators, competitive vendors, line-of-business managers and users. The products selected all demonstrate clearly identifiable technology breakthroughs that serve the vendors' full spectrum of constituencies especially their customers.

"EPiServer CMS 6 is an all-encompassing site management platform that is adapted and designed for today's Web," said A.J. Harring, president of EPiServer. "Our product streamlines the process of managing and monitoring a dynamic and social Web presence, empowers the most serious and demanding professional editors, and integrates seamlessly with other enterprise systems and applications."

The complete list of Trend-Setting Products will be featured in the publication's September issue.

The EPiServer platform, combining content, commerce, communication and community is available now. For more, visit http://www.episerver.com/, or search "episerver" on Google.

About KMWorld

KMWorld (http://www.kmworld.com) is the leading information provider serving the Knowledge Management systems market and covers the latest in Content, Document and Knowledge Management, informing more than 50,000 subscribers about the components and processes - and subsequent success stories - that together offer solutions for improving business performance.  KMWorld is a publishing unit of Information Today, Inc. (http://www.infotoday.com)

About EPiServer

EPiServer is the world's fastest growing provider of Web Content Management (WCM) platforms and online community platforms. 3,000 customers worldwide use EPiServer CMS to create collaborative and engaging websites. EPiServer CMS is the foundation for more than 9,000 websites and is used on a daily basis by more than 130,000 web editors. EPiServer delivers its Web Content Management platform through an extensive network of over 450 competent partner companies in 30 countries. EPiServer combines the stability and support of a commercial product with a thriving developer community of an open source project through the EPiServer World community of over 10,000 developers. EPiServer is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with an AAA-ranking by Dun & Bradstreet since 2000. The company was founded in 1994 and has offices in the United States, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom. Learn more online at: http://www.episerver.com/.

Source: EPiServer
   

CONTACT:  Shahed Ahmed, +1-703-390-1515, ahmed@merrittgrp.com

Web Site:  http://www.episerver.com/

Avere FXT 2700 Achieves VMware Ready(TM) Status

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30 -- Avere Systems, the company setting new performance benchmarks with its Demand-Driven Storage(TM) solutions, today announced that its FXT 2700 appliance has achieved VMware Ready(TM) status.  This designation indicates that the FXT 2700 has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List.

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Passing the extensive VMware-specific testing helps ensure that the FXT 2700 makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.

"We are pleased that the Avere FXT 2700 qualifies for the VMware Ready(TM) logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run their mission-critical business applications and operations," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.

"Being named as VMware Ready(TM) lets the world know that we provide a solution that performs well within VMware environments.  Companies turn to VMware to address their growing data infrastructures by minimizing server sprawl and underutilized machines.  In replacing servers with virtual machines, people ultimately need a flexible storage network that can perform effectively," said Ron Bianchini, co-founder and CEO of Avere Systems.  "By using the FXT 2700 within VMware environments enterprises can easily supercharge performance by adding a cost-effective, scalable SSD layer to an existing virtual NAS infrastructure."

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 1,200 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.

The Avere FXT 2700 can be found within the online VMware Partner Product Catalog at http://wwwa.vmware.com/partnercatalog/catalog/.  Hardware products can be found within the online VMware Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.

About Avere Systems

Avere provides Demand-Driven Storage solutions that dynamically organize data in response to business demand. The Avere FXT Series enables faster application performance at dramatically lower cost by intelligently moving active data between traditional storage devices and FXT appliances. In benchmark SPECsfs2008 testing the FXT Series was shown to provide the highest performance and most efficient scaling with lowest cost vs. other disk-based solutions.  Installed at leading entertainment, life science and energy companies, to name a few, the FXT Series, which can be clustered for maximum scalability, tiers data on SSD and HDD media and enables a 5:1 reduction in disks, power, and rack space.  Learn more at http://www.averesystems.com, and you can follow the company on Twitter.com/averesystems.

The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

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  Judy Smith                                Rebecca Thompson
  JPR Communications                        VP Marketing
  818-884-8282                              Avere Systems
  judys@jprcom.com                          412-635-7170

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CONTACT:  Judy Smith of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282,
judys@jprcom.com, for Avere Systems, or Rebecca Thompson, VP Marketing of
Avere Systems, +1-412-635-7170

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

GetResponse's Powerful New Form Builder Helps Email Marketers Maximize Sign Ups and Streamline Segmentation

GetResponse Form Builder offers more than 500 templates, drag and drop interface, and easy customization to create effective, attention-grabbing sign-up forms.

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 30 -- GetResponse (http://www.getresponse.com/), a leading email marketing provider for the SMB sector and Implix flagship product, today announced the launch of GetResponse Form Builder, a powerful solution for small businesses to optimize their email campaigns by growing and segmenting their lists automatically. Form Builder (http://www.getresponse.com/form-builder) offers a one-stop shop for creating eye-catching, customized sign-up forms to attract subscribers, build email lists and capture critical profile data - without requiring any special IT, HTML or design skills.

Email marketers consider mailing lists their "gold mine", but in today's noisy online marketplace, it's more difficult to get noticed, let alone entice visitors to fill out forms. The key to increasing sign-ups is to create more appealing web forms and thank-you messages, and to publish them on websites, blogs and social media sites across the Internet.

David More, owner of Mi-Esquina.com, GetResponse customer and Form Builder beta tester noted: "GetResponse Form Builder is making it easy for non-techies like me to create beautiful sign-up forms with ease! What a wonderful upgrade!"

"I am very excited to offer a new GetResponse Form Builder that delivers the absolute best in both design and function," says Simon Grabowski, Implix CEO and founder of GetResponse. "Our new sign-up form solution enables SMB marketers to quickly create attention-grabbing forms that accelerate list building - and make segmentation easier and more efficient. From Design, to Settings, to Publish, users simply follow the three easy steps to publish their forms. The goal is to make form building as flexible and fast as possible, so that no matter what subscribers or social media audiences our customers are trying to reach, they can create spectacular sign-up forms that go to work for them in seconds!"

  GetResponse Form Builder Highlights:
  --  500+ designer templates - Marketers can save time and expense by using
      one of 500 templates from more than 20 categories and industries - or
      customize further to meet the unique needs of their brand and
      business.
  --  Visual drag and drop editor - No special skills are required for users
      to customize and compare form designs for web sites, blogs, social
      media pages, and more, including changing colors, fonts, sizes and
      shapes.
  --  Easy customization, powerful segmentation - Drag and drop custom
      fields and pull-down menu options help marketers get the segmentation
      data they need, and deliver higher ROI.
  --  Dynamic "thank-you" pages - Marketers can personalize Thank-you pages
      provided after sign-up with video or audio Flash to engage subscribers
      right from the start, and increase conversions.
  --  Web form analytics - Users can track how many times each sign-up form
      was viewed and completed, enabling continuous improvement - and more
      sales and sign-ups.

The GetResponse Form Builder is available Monday, August 30, 2010, to both Free and Pro GetResponse accounts at no additional cost: http://www.getresponse.com/form-builder

About GetResponse

GetResponse is an easy-to-use email marketing platform designed to increase email marketing ROI faster than any other medium for SOHO and SMB marketers. It is the first SOHO/SMB email marketing solution to offer email-to-speech capabilities, audio and video recording, storage and delivery, Twitter integration, and an iPhone® application. The solution includes email analytics, unlimited follow-up messages, 500+ HTML templates, online surveys, and professional-level training and support. Launched in 1999, GetResponse has grown to over 150,000 active users from 172 countries, delivering 5 billion permission-based emails per year.

About Implix

Implix was founded in 1999 by Internet marketing entrepreneur Simon Grabowski, whose vision of helping SOHO and small business marketers around the globe improve marketing efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability continues to define the company. Today, Implix maintains worldwide operations, with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

For more information, please visit http://www.getresponse.com

Source: Implix
   

CONTACT:  Elke Heiss of Sterling Communications, +1-415-992-3209,
implix@sterlingpr.com, for Implix

Web Site:  http://www.implix.com/
http://www.getresponse.com/

Broadcom to Demonstrate Industry's First and Only 'In Box' 10GbE iSCSI HBA Solution for VMware vSphere(TM) 4.1 at VMworld 2010

Broadcom and VMware Working Together to Develop and Enable Next-Generation SR-IOV Virtualization Technology

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30 -- VMworld 2010 -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the industry's first and only 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) iSCSI / 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) iSCSI host bus adapter (HBA) and boot solution to be supported 'in box' in VMware's vSphere(TM) 4.1. Broadcom's leading-edge iSCSI solution provides twice the input/output operations per second (IOPs), twice the bandwidth and twice the CPU effectiveness when compared to network interface cards (NICs) without iSCSI HBA capabilities. Additionally, it frees resources that can be utilized to enable the creation of even more virtual machines (VM) on the vSphere(TM) 4.1 platform. This high performance iSCSI HBA solution will be demonstrated using Broadcom's NetXtreme® II 10GbE converged network interface controller (C-NIC) at VMworld 2010 this week in San Francisco (Booth #1601).

Broadcom will also demonstrate its enhanced BCM57712 10GbE C-NIC that supports SR-IOV technology. SR-IOV technology accelerates networking traffic by directly connecting physical hardware to VMs, reducing CPU utilization and creating greater network and application performance.

  Highlights/Key Facts:
  --  The 10GbE server market is experiencing quick growth due to server
      virtualization and the need to push more networking traffic. iSCSI HBA
      and networking virtualization technologies accelerate storage and
      networking traffic while reducing the load on the server CPU to enable
      greater scalability and performance.
  --  Broadcom's 10GbE C-NIC with iSCSI HBA functionality has been shown in
      multiple environments to deliver an unprecedented industry-leading
      performance of over one million IOPs.
  --  Demonstrating a commitment to deliver the most advanced networking and
      storage technologies in a virtualized server environment, Broadcom
      will provide key demonstrations at this week's VMworld 2010 show in
      San Francisco:
      --  Broadcom's 10GbE iSCSI HBA solution, which supports VMware's
          vSphere(TM) 4.1 platform with the following capabilities:
          --  Is the only full iSCSI 'in-box' solution that supports
              vSphere(TM) 4.1 and provides full iSCSI HBA and iSCSI boot
              support for vSphere(TM) 4.1 deployments without the need for
              software driver updates or changes.
          --  Provides complete on-chip processing of iSCSI traffic.
          --  Frees server CPU resources with increased bandwidth on
              vSphere(TM) 4.1 which can be utilized not only to enable more
              virtual machines on a server, but also for better application
              performance in VMs. High performance applications deployed in
              the enterprise, the cloud and in data centers that use VMware
              vSphere(TM) 4.1 within virtual machines also benefit from the
              additional freed resources.
      --  Broadcom's 10GbE BCM57712 C-NIC solution, which supports SR-IOV
          virtualization technology with the following capabilities:
          --  Faster speeds (through a reduction in CPU utilization) allows
              for more virtual machines and better application performance.
          --  Allows for easier migration from 1GbE to 10GbE and enables
              lower capital and operational costs through infrastructure
              consolidation.
  --  Broadcom's iSCSI HBA and iSCSI boot functionality are available today
      on Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GbE and 1GbE C-NICs.

  Supporting Quotes:
  Parag Patel, Vice President, Global Strategic Alliances, VMware

"VMware has worked closely with Broadcom on key I/O virtualization technologies to offer joint customers innovative storage and networking solutions as they continue on the path toward IT- as- a-service. These innovations complement the ground-breaking work already achieved with the 10GbE and 1GbE iSCSI HBA and iSCSI boot solution for the VMware vSphere(TM) 4.1 platform."

Vinod Lakhani, Senior Director & General Manager, Broadcom's High-Speed Controller line of business

"Broadcom is leading the way in providing 'in box' iSCSI drivers and enhanced iSCSI management that significantly improves ease-of-use and offers a more reliable iSCSI feature set that is qualified by both Broadcom and VMware. iSCSI has been the preferred storage protocol for virtualized server environments within the enterprise and cloud data centers. Broadcom's C-NIC solutions with iSCSI  functionality greatly improve storage performance within virtualized deployments and free CPU resources, a benefit of significant importance to customers building highly scalable public and private cloud infrastructures."

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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.

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 functionalities of Broadcom NetXtreme II C-NIC solutions.  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 the Broadcom NetXtreme II C-NIC solutions include, but are not limited to:

  --  The complexity of our products;
  --  Fluctuations in the manufacturing yields of our third party
      semiconductor foundries and other problems or delays in the
      fabrication, assembly, testing or delivery of our products;
  --  The timing of customer-industry qualification and certification of our
      products and the risks of non-qualification or non-certification; and
  --  Competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
      availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and
      the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products.

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®, the Connecting everything logo and NetXtreme® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. VMware, VMware vSphere and VMworld are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

  Contacts
  Trade Press                     Investor Relations
  Heather A. Roberts              T. Peter Andrew
  Media Relations Manager         Vice President, Corporate Communications
  408-922-8195                    949-926-5663
  hroberts@broadcom.comandrewtp@broadcom.com

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Source: Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Infrastructure & Networking
   

CONTACT:  Trade Press, Heather A. Roberts, Media Relations Manager,
+1-408-922-8195, hroberts@broadcom.com, or Investor Relations, T. Peter
Andrew, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-949-926-5663,
andrewtp@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom

Web Site:  http://www.broadcom.com/

Motorola Mobility Brings Android(TM) to Its Iconic MING(TM) Line with Three New Smartphones for China

Android(TM) power and China-specific features create intuitive, intelligent phones to help you succeed in work and life

BEIJING, Aug. 30 -- Motorola, Inc., (NYSE:MOT) today launched three new Android(TM) smartphones in its successful and iconic MING(TM) series designed especially for China. The phones combine a superior Android touchscreen experience with updated MING styling and features, and include the MT810 for China Mobile's TD-SCDMA network, the XT806 for China Telecom's CDMA-2000 network, and the A1680 for China Unicom's WCDMA network. Today's launch extends Motorola's leading portfolio of Android devices in the world's largest mobile telecommunications market and reflects the Company's commitment to designing phones especially to meet the needs of Chinese users.

"The new MING smartphones reflect our focus on intuitive intelligence, and are designed to adapt themselves to you and your life," said Mr. Frank Meng, Corporate Vice President and President, Greater China, Motorola Mobility. "With MING we've combined our engineering expertise with a deep understanding of how people in China use their devices to create powerful, user-friendly smartphones that 'feel just right' and will bring great mobile experiences to our customers here."

The three new MING smartphones bring Motorola's portfolio of Android(TM) devices in China to a market-leading eleven, all released in less than a year. More than half the Android smartphones sold in China in the first half of 2010 were Motorola devices.

Designed in China for Chinese people and first launched in 2006, the MING rapidly established itself as a hit with its distinctive design and special features such as superb Chinese handwriting support, developed by Motorola and now in its sixth generation, and PDA functions that were useful and intuitive long before smartphones were a household word. Since the launch of the series more than five million Ming devices have sold in China.

"With MING and Android we're bringing together two great Motorola success stories in China," said Mr. Bin SHEN, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Product Management, Motorola Mobility. "MING has been a hit in China because it was designed especially for the way Chinese people live, work, and play with their handsets. Android(TM) has been a hit globally and in China thanks to its power and ease of use. By combining MING and Android, we've given Chinese professionals three great, new mobile devices for building their success designed exclusively for them."

All three of the new MING devices offer a full touchscreen experience and sport an updated version of the MING flip design, including the signature transparent flip cover.

MT810: Social Meets Business for China Mobile

MT810 is being jointly launched with China Mobile, the world's largest mobile telephone operator by subscribers, and uses China Mobile's OPhone OS 2.0(TM) implementation of Android. The MT810 has a unique dual-touch system in which the 3.2-inch display is a resistive touchscreen perfect for stylus or finger input and the transparent cover is a second capacitive touchscreen that offers full finger touch functionality even when the phone is closed. A suite of pre-loaded intelligent business applications enables you to stay successful on the go while D1 (720 x 480) video capture, 720p HD video playback and powerful audio-video functionality, including support for China's CMMB mobile television format, offer an unparalleled mobile entertainment experience. Access China Mobile's Mobile Market with more than 7000 applications and tens of thousands of themes.

XT806: An Internet Powerhouse for China Telecom

XT806 is an Internet-connected powerhouse built on Android 2.1 and offered by Motorola and China Telecom. Easy connectivity and dual-mode/dual-standby support for CDMA EVDO and GSM enable seamless roaming so you can receive information around the world. XT806 also provides integrated mobile business application tools such as Quicknotes(TM), and innovative application that allows you to easily work on text, voice recording, videos, pictures, sketches and screen snapshots. With these features, the XT806 becomes a multimedia notebook that can help you search and work at any critical moment. It also has a transparent flip design and a 3.2-inch screen with a super-sharp 300dpi display, powerful GPS navigation services and 720p HD video capture and playback. Access Motorola's SHOP4APPS, with over 800 specially selected applications.

A1680: Iconic MING Redefined for China Unicom

A1680 brings Android together with a design that reflects the classic and elegant MING heritage. A 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen offers a crystal clear display and excellent touch capabilities. A1680 supports China Unicom's WCDMA network, as well as WAPI and WIFI(1) high-speed connectivity for easy access to the mobile Internet. Motorola's acclaimed intelligent handwriting recognition software has been perfected for the A1680 while a sixth-generation SoftStylus(TM) handwriting system easily captures your personal penmanship style. The A1680 also has a 5MP camera and GPS navigation services. Access Motorola's SHOP4APPS, with over 800 specially selected applications.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

  Media Contacts:
  Kevin Si                                Juli Burda
  Motorola Mobile Devices (China           Motorola Mobile Devices (United
   Mainland)                               States)
  Tel: 86-10-8473 2288                    +1 847-877-7277
  Kevin.si@motorola.comJuli.Burda@motorola.com

(1) Additional fees apply with use. Contact your service provider about detailed fees. WAPI/WIFI requires wireless LAN support.

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other trademark and product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2010. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT:  Kevin Si, Motorola Mobile Devices (China Mainland), 86-10-8473
2288, Kevin.si@motorola.com, Juli Burda, Motorola Mobile Devices (United
States), +1-847-877-7277, Juli.Burda@motorola.com

Web Site:  http://www.motorola.com/

ATSC-MH Demodulator Core for the US Mobile DTV Market from Iberium Communications

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30 -- Iberium Communications, Inc., a leading provider of digital television (DTV) demodulation intellectual property, announced today availability of its Santana digital demodulator core for the US mobile DTV market. The core is fully compliant with the mobile DTV standard ATSC-MH (A/153) ratified in October of 2009. The new Santana ATSC-MH (A/153) core, along with the existing Garcia ATSC (A/53)/QAM demodulator core, completes the company's portfolio of products for the ATSC-based DTV markets, such as North America and Korea.

The Santana A/153 core targets next generation mobile devices  - i.e., mobile phones, portable media players, laptop and notebook computers, etc. - and utilizes advanced algorithmic features such as time-sliced operation and an efficient ASIC microarchitecture design to provide IC vendors with a low cost, low power solution that will meet the demands of next generation consumer products. The design of the Santana core is highly customizable in order to meet diverse customer needs and requirements. The company also announced that it is working with interested parties on customization and silicon implementation of the core.

About Iberium Communications

Iberium Communications is a San Francisco, CA, based company with engineering offices in Doylestown, PA, engaged in the design, development and marketing of semiconductor IP cores for the reception of DTV signals for multiple transmission standards. Company's products include DTV demodulator cores for the global DTV market (ATSC, ATSC-M/H, DTMB, DVB, ISDB). For more information, visit http://www.iberiumcommunications.com.

Source: Iberium Communications, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Iberium Communications, +1-415-369-9335,
moreinfo@iberiumcommunications.com

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

Wolfhound 'Sniffs Out' Ten Contraband Cell Phones in Less Than Thirty Minutes in Thailand High Security Prison

METUCHEN, N.J. and NONTHABURI PROVINCE, Thailand, Aug. 29 -- Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. (BVS) today announced the latest results of a test of its Wolfhound cell phone detector at the maximum security Bangkwang Prison located near Bangkok, Thailand.

BVS India Region Sales Manager, Sandeep Natekar and their Associate Reseller for Thailand, Infoleader Co. Ltd along with Bangkwang correctional officials, used the Wolfhound to locate ten contraband cell phones in just under thirty minutes. And this was after passing through 7 layers of perimeter security. The Wolfhound was able to pick up the cell phones' RF energy even through thick concrete walls. Convicts on death row possessed some of the illegal phones.

Thai Department of Corrections under The Ministry of Defense officials were so impressed that Mr. Visanu Prachongkit, Bangkwang Prison Commander, sent a Letter of Appreciation to BVS and Infoleader stating, "Thank you for providing us such a great device and fantastic support for the cell phone detection test. This device can really help us to improve on the entire related cell phone checking process. We hope that we can work closely with you in the near future."

Safeguarding this maximum-security prison is considered especially critical to correction officials due to the nature of the population ranging from convicted murders and major narcotics dealers to high-level members of the 'red shirt' protesters.

Other expensive solutions require an entire network infrastructure of wireless sensors hard-wired throughout a facility that can be difficult to deploy. Whereas, the Wolfhound is an affordable alternative, highly portable, requires little training, and does not use jamming that can interfere with lawful cell traffic.

About Berkeley Varitronics Systems

Berkeley Varitronics Systems, located in Metuchen, New Jersey, has been providing advanced wireless solutions and products to the domestic and international wireless telecommunications industry for over 35 years. Since 1995, BVS has introduced over 50 unique wireless test devices for a variety of applications. For more information about BVS, visit http://www.bvsystems.com.

The Berkeley Varitronics Systems logo, names and logos and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc.

Source: Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Scott Schober, President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics
Systems, +1-732-548-3737, snschober@bvsystems.com, or Media Contact: Tom
Price, The Bernard Group, Office: +1-512-327-2195, Cell: +1-512-415-7744,
tprice@bernardgroup.com

Web Site:  http://www.bvsystems.com/

Jornal do Brasil Reinforces Interaction and Social Content

Project marked by E-paper and user participation. Access to reserved content will cost R$9.90 per month

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 27 -- The new digital content phase of Jornal do Brazil, jb.com.br, available starting September 1, 2010, will be divided into three areas of concentration:

(I) Real Time: provided and produced by the newspaper's own sources and the best Brazilian and international news agencies.

- Real Time will also include "teasers," small notes or, in the case of more extensive material, paragraphs that whet readers' appetites for more reserved JB digital content.

- Real Time will include expanded content with photos, video and sound.

(II) JB Digital: the traditional Jornal do Brasil that aggregates the important content differentiators that have always characterized the newspaper.

- Initially, JB will be a daily product designed for reader-friendly software platforms on computers and mobile devices of any type (laptops, desktops, iPhones, BlackBerries, or the newer digital readers such as iPad, Kindle, and Mix).

- Once on jb.com.br, the user just clicks on the JB Digital icon so the newspaper's electronic pages immediately adjust to the computer screen's format; using the mouse or interactive screen, the font and images can be enlarged or reduced. This product will be available at a monthly subscription rate of R$9.90, 20% of the subscription cost for the old print version of the newspaper.

- There will be icons for other Brazilian media in the new phase of Jornal do Brasil, as well as the quality content of The New York Times and other leading international news organizations.

- No changes will be made to the editorial line of independence and quality that for 119 years has come to distinguish Jornal do Brasil.

(III) Blogosphere (Sociedade Aberta): There will be interactive blogs with leading Jornal do Brasil columnists and writers, as well as with other contributors through the publisher "Sociedade Aberta," where the reader is reporter and writer.

- Blogosphere will include the innovative JBWiki, the newspaper with content 100% provided and produced by readers.

Jornal do Brasil soon will also offer a digital version in other languages based on the idea of being the first newspaper in Brazil created by Brazilians and produced in the world's most spoken languages.

Toward the end of the year, JB will pursue promotional partnerships that allow subscribers to acquire their first digital readers at a reduced cost.

Source: JORNAL DO BRASIL
   

CONTACT:  Paulo Marcio Vaz, Jornal do Brasil, +011-5521-3293-3800, or
+011-5521-3293-3849, paulo.marcio@jb.com.br

Web Site:  http://www.jb.com.br/

Audio Precision Enjoys Record Pre-Orders for New Production Test Audio Analyzer

As first units ship, analyzer software also adds mathematical operators and other audio test improvements for existing APx users

BEAVERTON, Ore., Aug. 27 -- Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test and measurement, today shipped the first units of its new APx515 production test audio analyzer along with version 2.6 of its APx500 audio analyzer software.

APx515 is a best-in-class instrument for its speed, performance, automation, and ease-of-use. Despite its low cost, APx515 still has excellent performance, with a typical THD+N of -106 dB and 192K digital I/O as well as the one-click automation and ease-of-use of all APx Series audio analyzers.

The APx515 was first announced in May 2010 at the AES Europe tradeshow. Pre-shipment orders have exceeded all of AP's previous new model introductions, and now with the operating software released, the first units are being shipped to customers around the world.

"We've had to triple our production forecast for the 515," says Dave Schmoldt, President of Audio Precision. "It's by the far the most successful product introduction I've seen at AP."

In addition to supporting the APx515, APx500 v2.6 software adds the ability to perform mathematical and statistical operations with all APx audio analyzer models. Unique in the industry, these functions work within the analyzer UI with no programming required, saving hours of time when performing advanced audio analysis.

"With derived measurements, you can measure the idle noise of a device and automatically find the maximum, minimum, and standard deviation -- all without ever leaving APx," says Daniel Knighten, VP of Products and Sales. "You may never have to open Excel again."

For more information, download What's New in APx500 v2.6 at http://ap.com/download/apx.

Price and availability

APx500 v2.6 is a free update for all APx users available at http://ap.com/downloads/apx.  The APx515 audio analyzer is available now. APx515 price starts at $6200 in the US.

About Audio Precision

Audio Precision is the recognized standard in audio test. Since 1984, AP has offered high performance audio analyzer instruments and applications to help engineers worldwide design and manufacture all types of consumer, professional and industrial audio products. For more information, visit http://ap.com/.

Source: Audio Precision
   

CONTACT:  Tom Williams of Audio Precision, +1-503-627-0832 ext. 206,
tomw@ap.com

Web Site:  http://www.ap.com/

IBM Completes Acquisition of Sterling Commerce

Expands IBM's Integration Portfolio and Cross-Channel Commerce Software for Marketing, Selling and Fulfillment

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Sterling Commerce.  The company expands IBM's ability to help clients accelerate their interactions with customers, partners and suppliers through dynamic business networks using either on-premise or cloud delivery models.

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Organizations are looking for ways to create more intelligent networks of business partners, customers and suppliers in order to enhance efficiency and profitability.  These interactions are increasing dramatically due to the proliferation of electronic business transactions, from banks exchanging transaction data and manufacturers sourcing raw materials electronically, to retailers automating stock replenishment and managing orders online.

Sterling Commerce provides software for cross-channel commerce and integration of customer, partner and supplier networks across a wide range of industries.  The combination of IBM and Sterling Commerce enables the integration of key business processes across channels and among trading partners - from marketing and selling to order management and fulfillment.

"We now offer a complete platform for multi-enterprise business transactions," said Craig Hayman, general manager, IBM Industry Solutions.  "In combination with IBM's existing offerings, Sterling Commerce, Coremetrics and Unica are expanding IBM's ability to help companies automate, manage and accelerate core business processes across marketing, selling, order management and fulfillment."

With the acquisition of Sterling Commerce, IBM advances its ability to help clients integrate and automate business processes, resulting in improved demand generation, customer experience and fulfillment.  Using the combined technologies of IBM and Sterling Commerce, clients have the flexibility to manage these processes - and their networks of business partners - through public or private cloud computing environments.

Since IBM announced its intent to acquire the company in May, Sterling Commerce has seen continued momentum with customers in both its business integration and commerce solutions businesses.  Sterling Commerce recently announced that Hostess Brands has implemented its B2B integration solutions both on-premise and as a service to improve Hostess' supply chain performance. In June, Cengage Learning went live with the latest version of Sterling Multi-Channel Selling to take advantage of new market segmentation and enhanced promotions functionality that enhance the customer experience of its award-winning website, CengageBrain.com.

"We view the IBM acquisition of Sterling Commerce as a positive move," said Charles Qian, manager of eCommerce systems at Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions.  "Our recent implementation was seamless, and completed under a tight timeframe.  I expect the excellent solutions we have received from Sterling Commerce will only be enhanced under IBM."

In addition to enhancing IBM's integration and commerce offerings, Sterling Commerce software also complements IBM's industry-focused software including the company's frameworks supporting the retail, manufacturing, communications, health care and banking industries.

More than 18,000 global customers rely on Sterling Commerce's offerings, including large companies such as Boston Market, Honeywell, Monsanto and Pitney Bowes. Outside the United States, Sterling Commerce's customer list includes leading manufacturers like Toshiba and top retailers such as Auchan and John Lewis.

The acquisition builds on IBM's growing portfolio of industry software solutions designed to help companies automate, manage and accelerate core business processes across marketing, selling, ordering and fulfillment.  IBM's recent acquisitions of Sterling Commerce and Coremetrics and the intended acquisition of Unica will enhance the company's ability to support clients' needs in this growing market.

With the closing of this acquisition approximately 2,500 Sterling Commerce employees join IBM.  Consistent with IBM's software strategy, IBM will continue to support Sterling Commerce's clients while allowing them to take advantage of the broader IBM portfolio.

  About IBM
  For more information visit: http://www.ibm.com/smartwork/businessagility

  Contact(s) Information:

  Mike Azzi
  IBM Media Relations
  914-766-1561
  azzi@us.ibm.com

  Kory Liss
  IBM Investor Relations
  914-499-4095
  kory@us.ibm.com

  Joe Horine
  Sterling Commerce, Corporate Communications
  614-790-8435
  Joe_Horine@stercomm.com

  Willemijn Steegenga
  Sterling Commerce, Media and Analyst Relations, EMEA
  3120 560 5794
  Willemijn_Steegenga@stercomm.com

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All other company, product or service names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of others. Statements concerning IBM's future development plans and schedules are made for planning purposes only, and are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Reseller prices may vary.

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CONTACT:  Mike Azzi, IBM Media Relations, +1-914-766-1561,
azzi@us.ibm.com, or Kory Liss, IBM Investor Relations, +1-914-499-4095,
kory@us.ibm.com; or Joe Horine, Sterling Commerce, Corporate Communications,
+1-614-790-8435, Joe_Horine@stercomm.com, or Willemijn Steegenga, Sterling
Commerce, Media and Analyst Relations, EMEA, +3120 560 5794,
Willemijn_Steegenga@stercomm.com

Web Site:  http://www.ibm.com/

Thomson Reuters Introduces Its iPad App for WestlawNext

WestlawNext comprehensive mobile strategy comes to the tablet PC

EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 27 -- Thomson Reuters has optimized its new legal research system, WestlawNext(TM), specifically for iPad(TM) users. The iPad offers exciting capabilities for the lawyer on the go - greater portability than a laptop and a large, high-resolution Multi-Touch(TM) display that makes it far more functional for legal research than a smartphone. The new iPad app is available at the App Store free of charge to all current subscribers of WestlawNext.

iPad users will experience all the power, performance and ease of use of WestlawNext, just as if they were at their desktops or laptops. Designed to take advantage of the iPad's large display and Multi-Touch screen, the WestlawNext iPad app will allow legal professionals to conduct research and organize their research wherever they take their iPad, from the courtroom to the airport terminal to the subway.

The WestlawNext app transforms the iPad into a powerful tool for the legal profession. Offering comprehensive features and legal content, the WestlawNext iPad app always reflects the current status of the law and is the only app for legal research that synchronizes with a customer's desktop and any smartphone.

"With the WestlawNext iPad app, attorneys can tap into their research from anywhere and all of their research is synchronized across Web-enabled devices," said James Jarvis, senior director of Westlaw Product Design. "Whether an attorney is working on a BlackBerry®, an iPhone®, a laptop or an iPad, they can continue to build on the research they've already started."

The functionality and increased screen size of the iPad allows users to perform a range of easier tasks such as finding, viewing and sending documents, which many mobile users can perform with smartphones, as well as more complex tasks that have been built into WestlawNext, such as organizing research into folders and conducting advanced searches. Researchers also can use the touch screen to scroll through search results, reorganize their folders and highlight text in documents relevant to their research.

Just like WestlawNext and WestlawNext Mobile, the intuitive design of the WestlawNext iPad app makes it easy to navigate the comprehensive content and use the most advanced legal research features, including WestSearch(TM) - the proprietary search engine that leverages over 100 years of editorial assets to provide more inclusive, better-ranked results. "When we talk with lawyers, most say they wouldn't do more than five minutes of research on their smartphone," said Andy Martens, senior vice president of New Product Development for Thomson Reuters, Legal. "The iPad is a device where we can see attorneys comfortably doing an hour or more of comprehensive research."

According to Jarvis, research shows that attorneys are using the BlackBerry, the iPhone, Android devices, the Kindle, and now the iPad in growing numbers. "Our approach is to make sure customers can access what they need on any Web-enabled device," he said. "Now attorneys can complete complex research without having to be selective of the technology. Researchers have consistently told us that they can easily read, annotate documents and conduct legal research on the iPad, so we're excited that the WestlawNext iPad app will bring new efficiencies to the practice of law."

The introduction of WestlawNext for iPad is another addition to an entire mobile ecosystem that Thomson Reuters, Legal is creating for WestlawNext subscribers. "The WestlawNext iPad app is the latest example of an ongoing commitment to enhance the capabilities of WestlawNext and fundamentally improve the research experience for legal professionals," Martens added. "Today, we are providing our customers the research tools they need to create a more desirable research experience, increase their productivity and provide the confidence that their research is as complete and thorough as it can possibly be."

To learn more, please visit: http://west.thomson.com/westlawnext/useit/mobile/ipad.aspx

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. For more information, go to http://www.thomsonreuters.com.

Source: Thomson Reuters
   

CONTACT:  Angelique Butterbrodt of Thomson Reuters, +1-651-848-8860,
angelique.butterbrodt@thomsonreuters.com

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

More Wireless Data and Call Capacity Activated for Alhambra, California

Verizon Wireless adds capacity to cell sites to stay ahead of demand for calls, email, text and web surfing

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 27 -- Even more Los Angeles County residents, businesses and visitors can now enjoy high-speed wireless data and voice connections in the industrial and commercial areas near Mission Road in Alhambra thanks to recent Verizon Wireless network upgrades. Hundreds of upgrades since December 2009 have increased the company's 3G data and voice capacity by nearly twenty-five percent in Southern California. The increased capacity means more users are empowered to surf the web, download applications and content, and exchange email and other messages.

"People expect their cell phones and wireless devices to work whenever and wherever they need them," said Bill D'Agostino, executive director of network for Verizon Wireless in Southern California. "That's why we continue to invest in our network. By meeting the growing demand for data services on our network, we empower each of our customers to Rule the Air in their own unique, individual way."

To learn more about how Verizon Wireless empowers its customers to Rule the Air, visit: http://tinyurl.com/2arpjjs

Businesses can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband

Mobile Broadband allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly to download applications, business documents and music, as well as accessing e-mail and corporate data while on the go. Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband can visit http://tinyurl.com/392334g where they can:

  --  Watch videos about how mobile technologies can improve business
      results
  --  Check out case studies and articles on business strategies to become
      more productive
  --  Learn about the latest promotions and discounts for small businesses
  --  Read white papers about wireless security and connectivity options for
      business

  4G LTE services

Verizon Wireless will launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company's aggressive network build includes plans to launch in 25 to 30 markets, covering approximately 100 million people. The company will cover virtually all its current nationwide 3G footprint with the 4G network by the end of 2013.

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:  Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.Com

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