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Synaptics TouchPad(TM) Technology Extends into the Digital Living Room

New Digital Home Entertainment Usage Models Demand a More Intuitive User Interface for Remote Control Devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 28 -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, is helping to simplify the user experience in the digital living room with an adaption of its industry-leading TouchPad(TM) solution.

Improved digital home entertainment systems including cable and satellite set-top boxes, digital video recorders (DVR), and HD televisions have driven the media and entertainment usage model evolution with a wide range of features and programming, multiple layers of information, and complicated menu structures.

Synaptics is currently working with Philips Home Control, a leading wireless input and control solution provider, on implementing an optimized hardware-level specification for TouchPad technology that provides easy integration into remote control devices to improve the usability of these complicated user interfaces and increase the interaction between users and content. TouchPad technology allows users to navigate a cursor, scroll through menus and media libraries, and make selections similar to how they would on a PC notebook in a highly-productive, intuitive, and efficient manner.

"We believe that our touch technology will significantly improve the entertainment experience in a transition similar to what we have seen in the mobile space -- increased data and content on smartphones required a dynamic, touch-oriented, and gesture-based interface," said Mark Vena, senior vice president and general manager of Synaptics' PC division. "In the digital living room, remote control devices can benefit from intuitive capacitive touch interaction such as pointing or scrolling gestures. New usage models for entertainment such as Google TV and Windows 7 Media Center will bring more functionality, content, and complexity to the media experience such that button controls will not provide a friendly user experience."

Microsoft, Logitech, Sony, and Medion have utilized Synaptics TouchPad technology in the remote control category for several years, originating with Synaptics' "Boomerang" concept remote control in 2007. Synaptics believes that the adoption of its TouchPad and gesture technology in the remote control device category will experience initial momentum with bundled remotes (e.g. combined with set-top boxes or HDTVs) where advanced functionality is more widely available.

About Synaptics

Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) is a leading developer of human interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. http://www.synaptics.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements about Synaptics, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Synaptics intends such forward-looking statements to be subject to the safe harbor created by those laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Synaptics' belief that its touch technology will improve the user experience with remote control devices, and that its TouchPad and gesture technology will achieve acceptance and adoption in the remote control market. Synaptics cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such factors include, but are not limited to, (a) demand for Synaptics' products, (b) market demand for OEMs' products using Synaptics' solutions, (c) changing market demand trends in the markets Synaptics serves, (d) the success of customers' products that utilize Synaptics' product solutions, (e) the development and launch cycles of customers' products, (f) market pressures on selling prices, (g) changes in product mix, (h) the market acceptance of Synaptics' product solutions compared with competitors solutions, (i) general economic conditions, including consumer confidence and demand, and (j) other risks as identified from time to time in Synaptics' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Synaptics on the date hereof, and Synaptics assumes no obligation to update such statements.

Synaptics, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries.

  For further information, please contact:

  Nick Rottler                   Tara Yingst
  Synaptics                      Edelman
  408-454-5388                   650-762-2942
  nrottler@synaptics.comtara.yingst@edelman.com

Source: Synaptics Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Nick Rottler of Synaptics, +1-408-454-5388,
nrottler@synaptics.com; or Tara Yingst of Edelman, +1-650-762-2942,
tara.yingst@edelman.com, for Synaptics

Web Site:  http://www.synaptics.com/

Numerex Unveils its 'Global Gateway to Secure M2M(TM)'

New Single Source Wireless Network Platform Powers Solutions Around the World

ATLANTA, July 28 -- Numerex Corp (NASDAQ:NMRX), a leading single source provider of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services, today announced that it has entered into agreements with global telecom infrastructure providers and wireless network operators that allow it to expand the reach of its network and application service platforms to over 200 countries worldwide.

Global Gateway to Secure M2M(TM), a new service offered by Numerex, now makes available the required foundational components of device, network, and application - branded Numerex DNA® - on a hosted basis to customers around the globe. A broad variety of vertical markets can now benefit from a complete international platform with key components, enabling, and integration services provided 'under one roof,' including wireless network connectivity and managed applications.

With Numerex's new Global Gateway to Secure M2M(TM) service, customers can track and monitor their goods and services via a single interface using Numerex network and application platforms that enable and power their solutions while incorporating an international data security standard - ISO 27001 - and global wireless telecommunications network technologies. Also, customers can continue managing the lifecycle of their devices, network plans, and SIMs through an easy to use portal interface. Basic features of the Numerex portal include the ability to create, edit or customize devices, update data plans, edit customer account information, access data about new product features such as upgrades, and a variety of management reports.

"Numerex continues to fulfill its mission of streamlining business processes that simplify the development and deployment of our customers' M2M solutions. We have now extended the use of our services and systems to customers around the world, who can now take full advantage of the enhanced economies of scale and scope," said Stratton J. Nicolaides, Chairman and CEO of Numerex. "In addition, our flexible, modular approach allows M2M developers and device manufacturers to have immediate access to a global M2M network service provider intimately in tune with their objectives."

Using both cellular-based and satellite-based technologies and infrastructure, Numerex provides device, network, application, enabling, and comprehensive integration services to both the private sector and government.

About Numerex

Numerex Corp. (NASDAQ:NMRX) is the single source machine-to-machine (M2M) product and service provider to some of the world's largest organizations delivering the foundational components of device, network, and application, used by its customers in the development of their M2M solutions. Customers typically subscribe to Numerex network and application services that are delivered through its hosted platforms. The Company's offerings and expertise enable its customers to efficiently build reliable and secure solutions that are used to monitor and manage assets remotely whenever and wherever needed, while simplifying and speeding up development and deployment through streamlined business processes and comprehensive integration services. Numerex DNA® offerings include hardware Devices, Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through its Numerex FAST(TM) (Foundation Application Software Technology) platform. Numerex is ISO 27001 information security certified. "Machines Trust Us®" represents the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability, and round-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions. For additional information, please visit http://www.numerex.com.

Statements contained in this press release concerning Numerex that are not historical fact are "forward-looking" statements and involve important risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties, which are detailed in Numerex's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause Numerex's results to differ materially from current expectations as expressed in this press release. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Numerex assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

Source: Numerex Corp
   

CONTACT:  Numerex Corp. Contact: Alan Catherall, +1-770-485-2527; or
Investor Relations Contact: Seth Potter, +1-646-277-1230

Web Site:  http://www.nmrx.com/

GreenTradeBay, a Multinational Purchaser Supply Chain Working for a Greener Tomorrow

SHANGHAI, July 28 -- Recently, a platform has been launched in China named GreenTradeBay.com. An electronic business platform dedicated to the promotion of green trade, it combines a B2B (business-to-business) model and international carbon trade model to provide services for green supply, CarbonCredit, Green Ranking, business carbon footprints, carbon tags for products, etc. These services have all met the requirements of an increasing number of multinational purchasers in regards to low-carbon supply chain management. Many large-scale multinational corporations including the United Nations Procurement Division, Metro Group, Carrefour, Watson's, Tesco, Trustmart, and B&Q China all require GreenTradeBay for the daily carbon reduction trends of their purchasing supply chain management. They use GreenTradeBay to regularly get suggestions and find matches for leading green suppliers within the field who can meet their green supply chain requirements. The number of registered users of GreenTradeBay.com has topped 600,000, which includes a large number of professional purchasers and suppliers (involving 27 greater industries and over 1,000 sub industries) from over 200 countries and regions.

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The green economy is like a frontier of new possibilities. The world economy is on its way to low-carbon economy development, and the fate of enterprises is closely related to the new economy model. More and more corporations understand that being socially and environmentally responsible serves as a source of competitive advantage and is integral to long-term success. If an enterprise can take action while the green economy is just starting to develop, such an enterprise will set the pace in the future economy.

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Source: GreenTradeBay.com
   

CONTACT: Anna Huang at +86-21-3468-7600 x850 or
anna_huang@greentradebay.com

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

Internap Extends Ability to Deliver Predictable Network Performance Through Interconnection Agreement with Lightower Fiber Networks

Regional fiber provider builds into Internap's premium data center at 111 8th Avenue in New York City

ATLANTA and BOXBOROUGH, Mass., July 28 -- Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP), a leading provider of end-to-end Internet business products and services, today announced its alliance with Lightower Fiber Networks, a leading metro fiber network and bandwidth service provider in the Northeast. Through the relationship, enterprises in buildings and data centers connected to Lightower's all-fiber network can now optimize network performance and availability through the use of Internap's Performance IP(TM). Businesses can also benefit from Internap's Managed Hosting, CDN and Colocation services.

As a result of the agreement, Lightower has installed a point of presence in Internap's Manhattan data center facility located at 111 8th Avenue. Lightower's all-fiber network is strategically and diversely connected to financial exchanges, carrier hotels, data centers, commercial buildings, and other critical interconnection facilities throughout the Northeast - offering customers the best solutions at the best locations.

"Internap is now able to extend the reach of our 111 8th Avenue data center and all the solutions in that location well beyond metropolitan New York to serve additional markets and clients across Lightower's impressive 1,750 lit building network. This will allow businesses to take advantage of Internap's Performance IP routing technology to deliver optimized, reliable and predictable performance across their networks at competitive price levels," said Scott Hrastar, Internap's SVP of IP Services.

Performance IP, based on Internap's Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO) technology, routes information traffic over redundant, high-speed connections to all of the major Internet backbones in each market. As a result, MIRO provides intelligent, optimized and highly-reliable delivery of customer content, applications and communications throughout the world.

Performance IP and Internap's suite of data center offerings are ideally suited for online financial firms, rich media companies, e-commerce and Internet-centric companies. These businesses and similar organizations are sensitive to the performance, availability and latency issues that hamper Internet performance and adversely impact financial results.

Lightower offers Internap customers a complete suite of low latency connectivity solutions up to 40G, including wavelengths and Ethernet. Lightower's all-fiber network connects Internap customers at 111 8th Avenue to all of the major regional interconnection facilities in the New York metro area.

"Lightower's relationship with Internap creates a very powerful combination of intelligent routing technology with the proven dependability and performance of the Lightower all-fiber network, which is especially valuable to those companies who depend on high-performance Internet service," explained Doug Dalissandro, Lightower's EVP of Sales.

About Lightower Fiber Networks

Lightower Fiber Networks is a leading fiber network and broadband service provider in the Northeast. Lightower offers over 4,500 fiber route miles with over 1,750 on-net buildings coupled with comprehensive transport and alternative access solutions. Lightower's geographic footprint extends from Boston and southern New Hampshire, to eastern New York State, northern New Jersey, Long Island, and New York City. Lightower uniquely offers customers geographically diverse routing and low latency network solutions on an all-fiber optic network. Lightower Fiber is headquartered in Boxborough, MA. For more information, visit http://www.lightower.com or call 888-LT-FIBER.

About Internap

Internap is a leading Internet products and services company that provides The Ultimate Online Experience® by managing, delivering and distributing applications and content with a 100% uptime reliability service level agreement. With a worldwide platform of data centers, managed Internet services and CDN, Internap frees its customers to innovate, improve service levels and lower the cost of IT operations. Thousands of companies across the globe trust Internap to help them achieve their Internet business goals. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/.

About Internap's 111 8th Avenue Data Center Facility

Internap's Manhattan data center is located at 111 8th Avenue, just 15 miles from Newark International Airport, 10 miles from La Guardia Airport and 19 miles from JFK International Airport. The SAS70 Type II compliant facility boasts 76,000 square feet.  The site offers Colocation, Managed Hosting, CDN and Performance IP route optimization services. The site's strategic location, in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, allows Internap to serve some of the areas largest financial, e-commerce and rich media companies. Internap also boasts a sister downtown New York City data center located at 75 Broad Street.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the features, functionality and performance of our products and services and the benefits our customers are expected to receive from them, as well as the expected benefits of our third party alliances. Because such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the actual performance of our services and products as well as those of third parties with which we have alliances; our ability to respond successfully to technological change; the availability of services from Internet network service providers or network service providers providing network access loops and local loops on favorable terms, or at all; failure of third party suppliers to deliver their products and services on favorable terms, or at all; failures in our network operations centers, data centers, network access points or computer systems; our ability to provide or improve Internet infrastructure services to our customers; and our ability to protect our intellectual property, as well as other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statement for any reason.

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  Internap Contact:            Lightower Contact
  Mariah Torpey                Chris Knight
  Davies Murphy Group, Inc.    cknight@lightower.com
  781-418-2404                 978-264-6000
  internap@daviesmurphy.com    http://www.lightower.com
  http://www.daviesmurphy.com

  Investor Contact:
  Andrew McBath
  404-302-9700
  amcbath@internap.com

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Source: Internap Network Services Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Internap Contact: Mariah Torpey, Davies Murphy Group, Inc.,
+1-781-418-2404, internap@daviesmurphy.com, http://www.daviesmurphy.com, or Investor
Contact: Andrew McBath, +1-404-302-9700, amcbath@internap.com; or Lightower
Contact: Chris Knight, +1-978-264-6000, cknight@lightower.com,
http://www.lightower.com;

Web Site:  http://www.internap.com/

NetDragon Launches Open Beta Testing for 'Tian Yuan'

HONG KONG, July 28 -- NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon"; Stock Code: 777), a leading online game developer and innovator in China, announced that the large-scale fantasy 2.5D MMORPG 'Tian Yuan' entered open beta testing on July 27th.

Created by the team which made the classic 'Eudemon's Online', 'Tian Yuan' is set against a backdrop of ancient oriental legends, and offers a uniquely imaginative worldview. 'Tian Yuan' introduces innovative game play, such as aerial combat on mounts and reincarnation through challenging quests. Over-500 large-scale quests build up a rich storyline, liberating players from repetitious leveling up, allowing them to fully experience the game's appeal. And NetDragon's use of 3D real-time operation technology unveils breathtaking visual effects, which should provide players with a scintillating visual experience.

About NetDragon

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming industry. Established in 1999, NetDragon has been operating and developing a broad range of MMORPGs since launching its first self-made title Monster & Me in 2002. In addition, NetDragon is China's pioneer in overseas expansion, having directly operated its titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, French, Spanish and other foreign languages. NetDragon's game portfolio comprises a range of massively multiplayer online games that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. Current offerings include the games Way of the Five, Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online, Disney Fantasy Online and Tian Yuan. NetDragon also has several games currently in development, including Dungeon Keeper Online, Doomsday, Cross Gate, Legend of the Dark and a new version of Ultima Online.

Source: NetDragon Websoft Inc.
   

CONTACT: NetDragon Websoft Inc., Ms. Maggie Zhou (Investor Relations
Department), +86-591-8754-3120 or maggie@nd.com.cn, ir@nd.com.cn

Web site: http://www.nd.com.cn/ir

Apple Updates Safari 5

Users Can Add New Features Through Extensions

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 28 -- Apple® today released Safari® 5.0.1, turning on Safari Extensions and introducing the Safari Extensions Gallery. Apple introduced extensions support in Safari 5 in June so developers could begin creating extensions with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript web standards. With Safari Extensions Gallery, users can quickly find extensions that add powerful new features to Safari, from toolbars that display live web feeds to sophisticated programs that filter web content. Safari 5.0.1 allows users to download and install extensions either from the Safari Extensions Gallery or directly from a developer's site.

"Safari 5 has been a big hit, and user response to the innovative new Safari Reader has been fantastic," said Brian Croll, Apple's vice president of OS X Product Marketing. "We're thrilled to see so many leading developers creating great extensions and think our users are going to love being able to customize Safari."

"Millions of our customers already use Amazon Wish Lists to store items they want to buy for themselves or receive as gifts," said Gianna Puerini, vice president of Worldwide Design and Community at Amazon.com. "With Safari 5, we were able to quickly build the Add to Amazon Wish List extension that lets customers add items from any website to their Amazon Wish List with the click of a button."

"We're excited to continue working closely with Apple to bring visually compelling Bing experiences to Safari," said Jeff Henshaw, general manager of Bing User Experience. "The Bing Extension for Safari brings Bing search intelligence to everyday browsing with Safari. When a user selects text in Safari, Bing instantly recognizes what they might need and pops up helpful, informative tips, from real time maps and driving directions to real time translations to direct web search results."

"Using web standard technologies and Safari's extension builder, we developed an MLB.com extension to give fans another way to consume up-to-the-moment baseball content, including live look-ins to games, right from the Safari toolbar," said Noah Garden, executive vice president, Commerce and Sponsorship at MLB.com.

"Our extension for Safari is a great way for readers to get all of the latest breaking news and all the important stories, blogs and columns they want to see," said Denise Warren, general manager, NYTimes.com at The New York Times Company. "While you browse other sites in Safari, our extension checks for updates and slides in new headlines and thumbnails, so you won't miss a thing."

"Creating our Twitter extension in Safari couldn't have been easier," said Jason Goldman, vice president of Product at Twitter. "By providing features like the ability to tweet about a page and view trending topics, we've created a simple way to deliver relevant, interesting content to people regardless of where they are on the web."

The Safari Extensions Gallery is accessible from the Safari menu or at extensions.apple.com. Users can download and install extensions from the gallery with a single click, and there's no need to restart the browser. Extensions can be automatically updated and are easily managed within Safari. Users can enable or disable individual extensions, or turn off all extensions with one click.

Safari Extensions are built with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript web standards, and can have all the power and functionality of advanced web applications. Every Safari Extension is signed with a digital certificate from Apple to prevent tampering and to verify that updates to the extension are from the original developer. Safari Extensions are sandboxed, so they can't access information on a user's system or communicate with websites aside from those specified by the developer. For increased stability, Safari Extensions run solely in the browser.

Safari 5 also features Safari Reader, which presents single and multipage articles on the web in a new, scrollable view without distracting content or clutter. The Nitro JavaScript engine runs JavaScript up to 30 percent faster than Safari 4.* Built on the open source WebKit engine developed by Apple, Safari 5 includes more than a dozen powerful new HTML5 features for creating media-rich experiences, like full screen playback and closed captions for HTML5 video.

Pricing & Availability

Safari 5 is available for both Mac OS® X and Windows as a free download at http://www.apple.com/safari. Safari 5 for Mac OS X requires Mac OS X Leopard® 10.5.8 or Mac OS X Snow Leopard® 10.6.2 or later. Safari 5 for Windows requires Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7, a minimum 256MB of memory and a system with at least a 500 MHz Intel Pentium processor. Full system requirements and more information on Safari 5 can be found at http://www.apple.com/safari. The Safari Extensions Gallery is available at extensions.apple.com. The Safari Developer Program is free to join at developer.apple.com/programs/safari.

*Performance will vary based on system configuration, network connection and other factors. All testing conducted by Apple in May 2010 on an iMac® 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system running Mac OS X 10.6.3, with 4GB of RAM. JavaScript benchmark based on the SunSpider 0.9.1 JavaScript Performance test.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Safari, Leopard, Snow Leopard and iMac are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Apple
   

CONTACT:  Khyati Shah, +1-408-974-1330, shah@apple.com, or Monica Sarkar,
+1-408-862-3204, monica_sarkar@apple.com, both of Apple

Web Site:  http://www.apple.com/

Concord Hospital Expands Its Trapeze Networks Wireless LAN, Improving Patient Safety and Quality

One of New Hampshire's Busiest Acute Care Hospitals Boosts Mobile Wi-Fi Capabilities for End-to-End Quality-of-Service

PLEASANTON, Calif., July 28 -- Trapeze Networks, a Belden Brand (NYSE:BDC) and leader in enterprise wireless LAN equipment and management software, today announced its new Trapeze solution provides the reliability that Concord Hospital requires to expand its host of mission-critical, progressive mobile applications.

With exponential organizational growth and an influx of new mobile technologies, Concord Hospital needs to rely increasingly on its wireless network for mobility applications that contribute to the overall quality of patient care. With clustering, scalability and 802.11n support, Trapeze gives Concord Hospital's IT department 100% confidence that its suite of essential wireless applications will run flawlessly.

Trapeze President Dhrupad Trivedi said, "Trapeze Networks is honored to contribute to Concord Hospital's overall excellence. Our highly-available and reliable wireless networks prepare Concord Hospital's medical staff teams to successfully work in a mobile, collaborative and instantaneous environment."

Grow the Wireless Enterprise with Trapeze Wireless LAN Technology

Concord Hospital is constantly growing and always expanding. The scalability of the Trapeze Networks solution lets Concord Hospital support 3,200 employees, which includes 750+ physicians and nurses throughout Concord Hospital's main campus and ten plus remote sites which serve over 145,000 residents. The Trapeze Networks clustering and hitless failover techniques simplify adds, moves and changes and has reduced operating costs up to 60%.

"We're extremely diligent in selecting and implementing sophisticated technology that enhances the quality, efficiency and safety of patient care," said Mark Starry, director of enterprise architecture and security at Concord Hospital. "Trapeze Networks is the only company with instant failover capabilities in its wireless controllers so AP traffic is immediately picked up by another controller if one fails - without any effect on performance or availability. Trapeze Networks' hitless failover approach is the main reason why we now feel that the availability of our myriad of wireless voice and video applications is approaching the five 9s level of availability that our core wired network provides."

Concord Hospital Goes Wireless Everywhere

Mobile wireless access is needed almost everywhere with almost everything at Concord Hospital. New Alaris IV pumps (http://www.alarismed.com) and ultrasound equipment are accessible through wireless connectivity. Wireless VoIP technology provides instant access in real-time to pertinent patient information from nearly every procedure and patient room. Guests have access to the Internet through Concord Hospital's Webguest application.

The wireless network has to be reliable enough to send important voice-recognized messages and critical alerts from health care information systems. Concord Hospital uses other innovative wireless applications such as, Tandberg Video Conferencing (http://www.tandberg.com), for real time-high definition video consults from physicians at remote specialty hospitals, DeafTalk (http://www.deaf-talk.com), a bedside video-conference application so hard-of-hearing patients can use translation services and successfully communicate with medical staff and McKesson Horizon Clinicals (http://www.mckesson.com) for bedside medication reconciliation to eliminate medication errors.

VoIP Wireless with Trapeze Networks

One of Concord Hospital's primary wireless applications includes mobile voice-recognition badges from Vocera (http://www.vocera.com). All medical and support staff wear Vocera communications badges for instant voice communication between care providers and alert notifications from equipment such glucometers in the labs and Ultrasound and EKG machines. Trapeze Networks' solutions give the resiliency and redundancy important for wireless VoIP to be as dependable as the hospital's wired VoIP telephony. Trapeze Networks Mobility System Software(TM) (MSS) with RingMaster® allows Concord Hospital to effectively manage the network from one console, including setting traffic priorities on the wireless network so VoIP wireless transmissions take precedent over other data-driven applications.

"The benefit of a wearable communications system, such as Vocera, is the immediate access to critical resources enabling faster, better decisions making across the care continuum," said Brent Lang, chief operating officer for Vocera. "A robust, resilient network, as provided to the Concord Hospital by Trapeze Networks, assures critical communication and delivery of alarms occurs immediately, expediting responsiveness and patient care."

Throughout the specification, design and roll-out of the enhanced wireless network, Integration Partners (http://www.integrationpartners.com), a solution provider in Lexington, MA, worked closely with technical teams from Concord Hospital and Trapeze Networks. Principal and Co-Founder of Integration Partners Bart Graf said, "With the deployment of the Trapeze solution, Concord Hospital can now ensure all their robust wireless applications are guaranteed to operate without any performance degradation. In the future, we look forward to implementing a full conversion to 802.11n to reduce the amount of cabling in the network's core and to further enhance performance."

About Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital, a regional medical center in Concord, NH, is the second busiest acute care hospital in the state with 295 licensed beds. In fiscal year 2009, there were over 65,000 emergency room visits and 17,194 total admissions. Traditional acute-care services in 42 medical specialties and subspecialties are enhanced and supported by the following Centers of Excellence: Center for Cardiac Care, Center for Orthopedic Care, Payson Center for Cancer Care, Center for Urologic Care, and Women's Health Services. Concord Hospital is an affiliate of Capital Region Health Care which includes Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Riverbend Community Mental Health and related affiliates.

About Integration Partners

Integration Partners, Lexington, MA, designs, implements and supports secure, fully converged networks using the best solutions the industry offers. We are an engineering firm with roots in enterprise data networking, staffed by professionals who are certified at the highest levels. Most important, we are deeply committed to our customers' success from configuration and integration through to support and maintenance of the network. The result is that our customers are certain that they have the best possible solution for their needs.

About Trapeze Networks

Trapeze Networks, a Belden brand, provides wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions with a focus on unmatched reliability, specializing in industries where always-on connectivity is a business-critical concern such as healthcare, education, manufacturing and hospitality. As part of Smart Mobile®, its highly distributed edge-networking architecture, Trapeze Networks has pioneered technologies that deliver unprecedented session-level reliability, such as controller virtualization. Trapeze Networks WLANs have been deployed in leading corporations and organizations worldwide, and include some of the largest WLAN deployments to date.

Source: Trapeze Networks
   

CONTACT:  Bart Tillmans of Trapeze Networks, +1-925-474-2216,
bart@trapezenetworks.com

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

Bridgewater Announces Support for Cisco Unified Computing System

Bridgewater's Mobile Solutions Available on Cisco Unified Computing System Platform

OTTAWA, July 28 -- Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, today announced the availability of the Bridgewater(R) Policy Controller (PCRF) and Home Subscriber Server (HSS) on the Cisco Unified Computing System.

  News

  -   The Bridgewater Policy Controller and Home Subscriber Server are on
      the Cisco Unified Computing System for 3G and 4G mobile packet core
      networks, enabling operators to obtain greater cost/performance from
      their mobile packet core.

-   The Cisco Unified Computing System (http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/data_center/unifiedcomputing_promo.html?Referring_site=PrintTv&Country_Site=us&Campaign=Data+Center+CA&Position=Vanity&Creative=go/unifiedcomputing&Where=go/unifiedcomputing) unites computational,

      network, storage access, and virtualization resources in a single
      energy efficient system that reduces IT infrastructure costs and
      complexity, helps extend capital assets and improves business agility
      productivity for the next generation data center.

  -   The availability of Bridgewater's control plane portfolio on the
      Cisco Unified Computing System platform enables service providers to:

      -  Optimize 3G networks using intelligent policy controls to
         alleviate radio access network congestion, ensure fair usage, and
         give subscribers greater control over their mobile data usage;

      -  Offload mobile data traffic from 3G networks to Wi-Fi, femtocells,
         or 4G networks;

      -  Transform to 4G and control subscribers, devices, and applications
         to ensure service portability across 3G and 4G networks; and

      -  Deliver innovative services such as usage and application based
         models using flexible policy controls, real-time subscriber
         information, and dynamic metering capabilities.

  -   Bridgewater is part of Cisco's Developer Network, a vibrant community
      of businesses and individuals who develop applications, devices,
      and/or services using Cisco technologies. Customers benefit by having
      access to a broad ecosystem of developers offering tested products
      and solutions that can securely extend the capabilities and
      management of their Cisco investment.

  Quotes

  David Sharpley, Senior Vice President, Bridgewater Systems

"Supporting Cisco's Unified Computing System reflects Bridgewater's portfolio strategy to ensure service providers can deploy our complete and pre-integrated control plane portfolio to increase scalability and business agility, and to reduce total cost of ownership."

Tags / Keywords

Bridgewater Systems, Cisco Unified Computing System, Cisco Preferred Solution Developer, Mobile Packet Core, Mobile Control Plane, Policy Control, Data Traffic Offload, 4G, RAN Congestion, Mobile Data Growth

  Links

  http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/data_center/unifiedcomputing_promo.htmlhttp://www.bridgewatersystems.com/LTE.aspxhttp://www.bridgewatersystems.com/Home-Subscriber-Server.aspxhttp://www.bridgewatersystems.com/Policy-Controller.aspx

  About Bridgewater Systems

Bridgewater Systems, the mobile personalization company, enables service providers to efficiently manage and profit from mobile data services, content and commerce. The company's market leading mobile personalization suite provides a real-time, unified view of subscribers including entitlements, devices, networks, billing profiles, preferences and context. Anchored by Bridgewater's Subscriber Data Broker(TM), the portfolio of carrier-grade and standards-based products includes the Bridgewater(R) Service Controller (AAA), the Bridgewater(R) Policy Controller (PCRF) and the Bridgewater(R) Home Subscriber Server (HSS). More than 150 leading service providers including America Movil, Bell Canada, Clearwire, Cox, Hutchison Telecom, Iusacell, Scartel, SmarTone-Vodafone, Sprint, Tata Teleservices, Tatung, Telmex, Telstra, and Verizon Wireless use Bridgewater's solutions to rapidly deliver innovative mobile services to over 150 million subscribers. For more information, visit us at http://www.bridgewatersystems.com.

Bridgewater, Bridgewater Systems, the Bridgewater Systems logo, WideSpan, Smart Caps, myPolicy, and Subscriber Data Broker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bridgewater Systems Corporation. All other company, product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

Source: Bridgewater Systems
   

CONTACT:  Joanne Steinberg, Bridgewater Systems,
joanne.steinberg@bridgewatersystems.com, +1 613-884-8831; Ed Barker,
Bridgewater Systems, edward.barker@bridgewatersystems.com, +44 (0) 7939 492
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Long Term Care Insurance Goes Online; Reducing Paper Flow, Leading Agency Offers Applications by Internet

KIRKLAND, Wash., July 28 -- If you're in the market for long term care insurance but hate to fill out applications and wait, wait, wait, a leading agency has an alternative for you. Dispense with the paper and the delay; complete an electronic application, with live hand-holding, and get an answer pronto. The agency is LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies.

The move beyond paper extends LTCFP's earlier move toward technological efficiency. In June, 2008, the company announced "going green" to save time and millions of gallons of gasoline per year -- through telephone interviews in place of the traditional in-home interview. The program offered convenience to consumers and doubled the productivity of some of LTCFP's agents, which numbered in the hundreds. In addition, the program eliminated long, gas-guzzling drives to consumers' homes. There was still that pesky paper application form to fill out, though. Here's how the new process works:

1. While on the phone with one of LTCFP's state-certified agents, you indicate you'd like to save time by submitting your application electronically.

2. If the policy you want supports electronic applications, the agent asks you questions and fills in the blanks on an Internet form via his or her computer. Acting as your "Internet chauffeur," the agent does all the work for you.

3. Once you've supplied all the necessary information, the electronic application is immediately transmitted to the insurance carrier for review. Often times, your application will be approved or declined within a few days, versus the 30 to 60 days it typically takes for a traditional paper policy.

LTCFP represents several long term care insurance carriers. Just one of them, LifeSecure Insurance Company, currently supports electronic applications in the broad market. "But going paperless is the wave of the future," says Denise Gott, LTCFP's Chairman of the Board. "In good time, we expect more of our carriers to offer the electronic application option. Another is already providing it on a limited basis."

A list of LTCFP's agents may be found on the company's website: http://www.ltcfp.com/. Currently LifeSecure serves 44 states. Working with multiple carriers, LTCFP serves individuals and organizations in all 50 states.

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  *(Photo Caption: LTC Financial Chairman of the Board Denise Gott.)

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/

Source: LTC Financial Partners LLC
   

CONTACT:  Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations
of LTC Financial Partners, 1-866-471-4072; or Dick Samson of EraNova
Institute, +1-973-335-3699, media@eranova.com, for LTC Financial Partners

Web Site:  http://www.ltcfp.com/

PNY Presents New Family of NVIDIA® Quadro® by PNY ® High Performance Graphics Solutions at SIGGRAPH 2010

Built on the groundbreaking NVIDIA Fermi architecture, new NVIDIA Quadro by PNY graphics boards perform radically faster on a broad range of design, animation, visualization and video applications

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28 -- PNY Technologies, Inc. today announced that its key channel partners are now integrating the next generation of NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies graphics solutions, based on the revolutionary NVIDIA Fermi architecture, into their high performance professional workstation systems.  Demonstrations of the newest Quadro professional graphics solutions powering real world CAD, Digital Content Creation, large scale visualization as well as film and video applications can be seen in the PNY Technologies booth (#819) at SIGGRAPH 2010, now through July 29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The new line-up of NVIDIA Quadro by PNY professional graphics boards includes:

NVIDIA Quadro 6000 by PNY- Delivering an industry first 6 GB of fast GDDR5 memory, 448 NVIDIA CUDA(TM) parallel processing cores, Error Correction Codes (ECC) memory, and fast, true IEEE double precision floating point performance, the ultra high performance Quadro 6000 enables incredible interactivity on very large, datasets and compute-intensive projects.  Also available in SDI I/O and G-Sync versions.

NVIDIA Quadro 5000 by PNY - Providing 2.5 GB GDDR5 graphics memory, 352 CUDA cores, ECC and fast double precision, the high-end Quadro 5000 easily handles the display of complex models and scenes. Also available in SDI I/O and G-Sync versions.

NVIDIA Quadro 4000 by PNY - Offering 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory, 256 CUDA cores, fast double precision plus Dual link DVI and DisplayPort connectors, this high-end graphics board is ideal for demanding CAD/CAM, 3D design and DCC applications. Also available in SDI I/O versions.

The new family of NVIDIA Quadro by PNY professional graphics solutions incorporates many other new features such as NVIDIA's new Scalable Geometry Engine(TM) technology, which can deliver an unheard of 1.3 billion triangles per second.  Combined with a 30-bit color engine, the new Quadro family offers uncompromising performance and the most realistic, vivid image quality.

The NVIDIA Quadro by PNY graphics boards also support Microsoft DirectX 11.0 and Open GL 4.1, Shader Model 5.0 hardware acceleration and have the ability to drive a variety of display types, including: CRTs, Digital Flat Panels, Projectors and HDTVs.

"With the introduction of these new Fermi based Quadro products, our channel partners can deliver the ultimate graphics performance to meet their clients most demanding application needs, including stereoscopic 3D, scalable visualization and 3D high-definition broadcasting," said Jeff Medeiros, director of marketing, PNY Technologies.

This new generation of NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies graphics boards will be available to system integrators, value-added resellers, and distributors throughout North America.  PNY Technologies, Inc is the authorized NVIDIA Quadro channel partner for North America and Europe.  NVIDIA Quadro by PNY graphics boards come with a three-year warranty.  For additional information, visit PNY at http://www.pny.com/quadro.

To learn more about what PNY is demonstrating at SIGGRAPH 2010, including a list of over 30 partners who are featuring NVIDIA Quadro by PNY graphics solutions, visit: http://www3.pny.com/NewsEvents/QuadroNewsEvents/Siggraph2010.aspx.

Testimonials

"With larger 6GB memory capacity, ECC memory integrity, superior double-precision GPU-computing performance via CUDA, and also superior 3D-rendering performance and quality via OpenGL, NVIDIA Quadro 6000 by PNY is the clear next-generation choice for our High-Performance Computing customers," said Craig Dunwoody, CTO, GraphStream Incorporated.  "No other GPU product delivers a feature set that is even remotely comparable."

"The new NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Graphics Boards are enabling our software partners and customers the power to do things graphically, through the gpu, that we never thought possible," said Scott Leif, president of Globalstor.  "This technology coupled with our ExtremeStor-DI really brings graphics management to the next level."

"By integrating the new NVIDIA Quadro by PNY boards into our 3DBOXX Series workstations, we are now the first OEM to offer elite, four-GPU systems, which provide designers, engineers, scientists, and others with unparalleled power to handle the most complex and demanding projects," said Shoaib Mohammad, Director of Marketing and Business Development at BOXX.

"3D and RED digital film and imagery projects share common needs for color grading and finishing at post houses,"  said Jeff Edson, CEO at ASSIMILATE.  "Both require the features, performance and streamlined data workflow of SCRATCH, and as large file-based projects, both have a need for speed that the new NVIDIA Quadro SDI by PNY graphics boards provide.  Combined together you have a powerhouse DI solution for even the most complex visual projects."

About PNY Technologies, Inc.

Established in 1985, PNY Technologies®, Inc. is a leading supplier and marketer of NVIDIA® Quadro® by PNY Technologies professional graphics boards. The company also offers a full line of consumer graphics cards, computer memory upgrade modules, solid state drives, flash memory cards, USB flash drives, and HDMI cables. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, PNY maintains facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. For more information, please visit http://www.pny.com/.

The PNY logo is a registered trademark of PNY Technologies, Inc. NVIDIA and Quadro are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2010 PNY Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

  For Editorial Information:
  Margaret Salleroli
  Senior Manager, Marketing Communications
  PNY Technologies, Inc.
  msalleroli@pny.com

  For Editorial Information:
  Jeff Medeiros
  Director of Marketing
  PNY Technologies, Inc.
  jmedeiros@pny.com

Source: PNY Technologies, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Margaret Salleroli, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications,
msalleroli@pny.com, or Jeff Medeiros, Director of Marketing, +1-408-392-4112,
jmedeiros@pny.com, both of PNY Technologies, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.pny.com/

The Offshore Group's Vangtel Subsidiary Launches New Website

'Vangtel introduces its upgraded website, with the inclusion of an increased video content.'

TUCSON, Ariz., July 28 -- Vangtel Nearshoring Solutions (http://www.vangtel.com) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Although its expanded web presence offers many of the same informational features found on the previous site, the new iteration includes increased video content that will be of interest to business executives seeking to establish their own call centers, and IT development and BPO operations in nearby Mexico at reduced cost and risk. The site demonstrates that while companies focus on their core strategic and profit making activities, Vangtel provides the physical, human, legal and fiscal infrastructure that businesses need to get the job done successfully in several convenient nearshore locations.

According to Felix Tonella, Vangtel's vice president of operations, "The increased video content was added to our website to make it visibly obvious that call centers, IT development centers and BPO operations can be established and run successfully in Hermosillo, Mexico under Vangtel's Shelter Program. Through our improved web presence we seek to stress the value proposition that cost and risk reduction is available to businesses without the need to establish themselves in far flung geographical locales. Vangtel offers a viable nearshore solution to meet their needs."

The Offshore Group has enabled companies to establish operations in Mexico at low cost and risk since 1986. Its Vangtel subsidiary offers turnkey services to companies seeking to establish call centers, IT & software development facilities and BPO operations in Mexico. Companies that seek to nearshore tasks and processes to maximize profits, but find the associated risks difficult to integrate into their existing business model, will find Vangtel's shelter services to be a flexible and practical solution by which to reduce cost and risk.

Website: http://www.offshoregroup.com/

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

Source: The Offshore Group
   

CONTACT:  Steve Colantuoni of The Offshore Group, +1-520-889-0022,
stevec@offshoregroup.com

Web Site:  http://www.offshoregroup.com/
http://www.vangtel.com/

Panasonic Unveils the World's First 3D Consumer Camcorder, Complete With a 3D Conversion Lens*1

New Panasonic HDC-SDT750 Shoots 3D Video Ready to Play Back on 3D-Capable Televisions, Perfect for Creating a 3D Entertainment Ecosystem at Home

SECAUCUS, N.J., July 27 -- Panasonic today announced the launch of the Panasonic HDC-SDT750, the world's first consumer 3D camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens*1 that enables the camcorder to shoot powerful and true-to-life 3D video content.  The Panasonic SDT750 is a user-friendly consumer 3D camcorder that makes experiencing 3D at home easy and affordable*2. In addition to shooting 3D, the SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached, and includes powerful features such as a 3MOS system, a Leica Dicomar lens and a 12x optical zoom.

  (Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100727/NY41896 )
  (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100727/NY41896 )

"As a result of research conducted through Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, Panasonic developed a professional 3D system camera and successfully brought high-quality Full HD 3D images to the home for viewing on Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D televisions. But now, Panasonic has taken it one step further and developed the world's first consumer 3D camcorder, the HDC-SDT750 - creating a 3D ecosystem available for consumers in the home," said Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company.  "Incorporating Panasonic's professional broadcast technology and bringing it to an easy-to-use consumer model, the SDT750 makes high-quality 3D video content a reality in the home."

To shoot 3D video with the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 camcorder, the user needs to attach the 3D conversion lens that comes included, to record dynamic images. The specially-designed 3D conversion lens records right-eye and left-eye images simultaneously through its two lenses, thus resulting in video that can be viewed in 3D. The right and left images (each with 960 x 1080 pixels) that enter through the lenses are recorded using the side-by-side method.

The Panasonic SDT750 features a Time Lapse Recording feature, which plays a scene such as a sunset or a blooming flower at an accelerated speed, similar to a fast-forward.  By setting the recording interval to 1 second, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute or 2 minutes, the user can view an otherwise long recording in a reduced time period. For example, when a scene is recorded at the 1-second interval setting, a 10-minute sunset scene can be played back in approximately 10 seconds, making the slow change in the subject appear as if it were taking place in a very short time. This interval recording feature is also available when the 3D conversion lens is attached to the SDT750.

Panasonic offers a 5.1-channel audio recording sound system that uses five microphones, so when voices are recorded from the front, right, left and back are played on a 5.1-channel home cinema system, users are surrounded by clear, detailed sound that makes them feel as if they are right in the middle of the action. The Focus Microphone function, which has been made possible by five highly-directional microphones, picks up the sounds from sources in the area in front of the camcorder, regardless of whether the lens is focusing on a near or distant object. It also allows footage recorded in 3D to be enjoyed with lifelike and dynamic sounds.

The high-sensitivity 3MOS System has 7.59 million effective motion image pixels (2.53 megapixels x 3), so this advanced image sensor separates the light received through the lens into the three primary colors - red, green and blue - and processes each color independently. As a result, the Panasonic SDT750 produces beautiful images with rich color quality, detail and gradation.  Adding to the quality, the SDT750 also features a large-diameter (46mm) F1.5*3 Leica Dicomar lens and Crystal Engine PRO, a high-speed processing unit - both components which contribute to the effectiveness of the camcorder's light gathering, increased sensitivity, and reduced noise when shooting, even in dim lighting.

Users can play back 3D videos recorded on the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 on 3D-capable televisions, such as Panasonic VIERA® Full HD 3D televisions, including the TC-P50VT25, TC-P54VT25, TC-P58VT25, TC-P65VT25 and the TC-P50VT20 models. Playback using a VIERA TV is done by connecting the 3D camcorder to the television using an HDMI cable. In addition, it is also possible to play 3D images recorded on SD Memory Cards by using an AVCHD compatible player,*4 such as a Panasonic 3D Blu-ray Disc player - the DMP-BDT350 or DMP-BDT300 models are currently available.  When watching 3D content recorded by the SDT750 on any of the Panasonic Full HD 3D VIERA televisions, users can view the true-to-life content and the VIERA television will automatically engage the side-by-side method for smooth viewing of 3D content - no change of settings necessary.

The SDT750 comes with HD Writer AE 2.6T PC editing software, which allows users to easily edit recorded 3D images, and save them onto PCs or Blu-ray/DVD discs. HD Writer AE 2.6T features a "Smart Wizard" that starts as soon as the SDT750 is connected to the USB port of the computer, which gives simple on-screen guidance. HD Writer AE 2.6T also enables easy uploading and sharing online without the need for any cumbersome processes, so that even an inexperienced user can post video clips on the web. When uploading 3D images from a PC onto the web, they must first be converted into 2D images.

Even without the 3D conversion lens attached, the Panasonic SDT750 is an innovative and high-performance Full HD camcorder that is equipped with a wide range of sophisticated functions, including the 3MOS System, which features improved noise reduction (NR) technologies, and a wide-variety of manual adjustments controlled by a manual ring for easy, creative shooting. The manual ring provides convenient, fingertip control of the focus, zoom, exposure (iris), shutter speed and white balance settings. Using the ring is extremely intuitive, comfortable, and user-friendly. Only the white balance setting is available when the 3D conversion lens is attached. The SDT750 can shoot 1,080/60p recording (Full-HD 1,920 x 1,080, 60 progressive recording) and produces rich expressive images, with no detail loss and flickering.

Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) function makes the SDT750 extremely easy to use. When the 3D lens is not attached and iA is engaged, the SDT750 automatically selects the most suitable shooting mode with the press of a button. While shooting HD video, the Panasonic SDT750's iA function offers the following six functions: Face Recognition, the new HYBRID O.I.S., AF/AE Tracking, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Intelligent Contrast Control. HYBRID O.I.S., a new feature, provides extremely accurate hand-shake correction with its four-axis blur detection, resulting in steady images while zooming or shooting on the move.

  Other features of the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 include:
  --  Auto Power LCD automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen
      according to the shooting environment for comfortable use in a variety
      of different lighting situations.
  --  Large 3.0" touch-screen LCD allows icons to be easily operated by
      touching them with a fingertip. On the LCD, recorded 3D images are
      displayed only as the 2D images that were recorded with the left lens.
  --  Eco Mode automatically turns off the power when the camcorder is not
      operated for five minutes, reducing wasteful energy use and saving
      battery power.
  --  Pre-Rec allows for the camcorder to continuously record three seconds
      of content into internal memory. Then, when the record button is
      pressed, the three seconds immediately prior will have been recorded.

The Panasonic HDC-SDT750 will be available in October 2010 with a suggested retail price of $1,399.95. For more information on Panasonic camcorders, please visit: http://www.panasonic.com/dvc.

*1 As a consumer camcorder with 3D conversion lens for the AVCHD standard (as of July 27, 2010).

*2 A TV that is capable of side-by-side method 3D playback, 3D Eyewear, and HDMI cable connection are required to play the recorded 3D images.

*3 F3.2 when the 3D conversion lens is attached.

*4 If the player/recorder is incompatible with 3D, the 3D mode must be set on the TV manually

  *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100727/NY41896
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100727/NY41896
Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; Christopher De Maria (Panasonic),
+1-201-348-7182, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or MeeJin Annan-Brady
(Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Panasonic Announces Development of World's First* Interchangeable 3D Lens for LUMIX G Micro System**

SECAUCUS, N.J., July 27 -- Continuing its record of 3D technology leadership, Panasonic today announced the development of the world's first* digital interchangeable twin-lens, making it possible to shoot 3D with an interchangeable lens system camera. As a new member of Panasonic's powerful lineup of interchangeable lenses as part of the LUMIX G Micro System**, the twin-lens will allow high-quality shooting in 3D.  Panasonic plans to release this new lens for sale before the end of the year.

"This year will be remembered as the 'First Year of 3D Era' and Panasonic has already taken the lead by launching 3D-capable VIERA(TM) televisions and Blu-ray(TM) 3D Disc Players," said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "With Panasonic's development of a twin-lens capable of 3D shooting, the company is providing consumers with a way to capture their own 3D content, which they can then enjoy watching in the comforts of their own home.  Panasonic is dedicated to evolving the 3D ecosystem, letting consumers create and display lifelike 3D images in their homes."

Currently, 3D shooting with an interchangeable lens system camera is possible only by using panorama systems or by combining two lenses and two CCDs.  However, these systems are not ideal and have difficulty capturing moving objects.  Panasonic's new 3D lens for the LUMIX G Micro System features two optical systems installed within the diameter of the lens mount, creating stereo images from the left and right lenses that are then processed with a 3D image processing system. Thanks to Panasonic's advanced technologies in optical technology, image processing systems, and lens barrel design, the 3D lens will be compact in size.

This new compact 3D-capable interchangeable lens will be easy to handle and allow instant 3D shooting, without distortion or time lag between left and right images - even when shooting moving objects.

  *For a digital interchangeable lens of July 28, 2010.

  ** Compatible models to be announced at a later date.

  About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.

Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; Christopher De Maria (Panasonic),
+1-201-348-7182, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or MeeJin Annan-Brady
(Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Panasonic Expands Its Award Winning Line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Players

DMP-BDT100 Joins Panasonic's Family of Full HD 3D Home Entertainment

SECAUCUS, N.J., July 27 -- Panasonic, an industry leader in Full HD 3D technology, announced today the expansion of its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray(TM) Disc players to include the DMP-BDT100. The DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350 in providing superior 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as such innovative features as VIERA CAST(TM) internet functionality.  Pricing will be announced at a later date.

The BDT100 continues the commitment to excellence established by the BDT350 which made its US debut at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, where it received the esteemed Innovations Award for 3D technology.

"From the beginning, Panasonic has led the way into the 3D era with end-to-end solutions ranging from our critically-acclaimed Full HD 3D VIERA Plasma TVs and 3D Blu-ray Disc Players, to professional 3D camcorders and our work with Hollywood studios on the authoring of Full HD Blu-ray 3D video content," said Richard Simone, Vice President, Panasonic Networking Group.  "The addition of the BDT100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player to our line-up marks one of many planned expansions of our 3D offerings designed to give consumers more options and greater access to the immersive world of 3D entertainment for the home."

The BDT100 outputs stunning and immersive Full HD 3D imagery to compatible HD displays. The player also handles a wide variety of audio standards, and upconverts all standard definition video formats to 1080p, the highest-possible video resolution. For nearly 20 years, Panasonic has maintained a base in Hollywood, via Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, where it has actively studied and created high quality image reproduction technologies in tandem with a number of leading movie studios. Many of the advanced image technologies originally cultivated by Panasonic through this experience are incorporated in the DMP-BDT100. Based on these technologies, the DMP-BDT100 reproduces the ultimate in 3D images, rendering them extremely faithful to the original movies.

In addition to producing superb picture and audio quality, the DMP-BDT100, like the BDT350, also features VIERA CAST, Panasonic's proprietary internet functionality, which brings a variety of streaming services including NETFLIX(TM), Amazon VOD(TM), Pandora®, Twitter and YouTube(TM) Videos into the living room. Wireless LAN capability(*1) eliminates the need to connect a LAN cable, so the DMP-BDT100 can be used without having to worry about the length of the cable.

Users can also watch 2D images (JPEG) and movies (AVCHD(*2)/MPEG2(*2)) from digital cameras and camcorders via the integrated SD card and USB slot, as well as 3D Content shot by a Panasonic HDC-SDT750 Camcorder.

Ease of use remains a major consumer concern and the BDT100 addresses the issue of boot up time by reducing the time to 0.5-second.

As a green innovation company, Panasonic also focuses on important environmental issues in its production system. For example, the single chip LSI, UniPhier, is used for image signal processing. Unification of this chip helps to lower power consumption and achieve a more compact design (reducing the DMP-BDT100 size by 1-17/32 inches(*3)) while also decreasing the burden on the environment by using limited natural resources more efficiently.

For more information on Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology, visit http://www.panasonic.com/3D.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs.  Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

(*1)   For this function, the purchase of the Wireless LAN Adaptor (DY-WL10) is necessary. This function is not compatible with public Wireless LAN.

  (*2)  SD Memory Card only
  (*3)  Dimension size. Compared with the DMP-BDT350.

  DMP-BDT100
  Technical Specifications

  [High Quality Picture and Sound]
  True to Cinema Picture Technology

  FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) Playback (All Models)

Advanced 2D image technology accumulated over the years at the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) has also been applied to 3D image playback, allowing high-quality images to approach original film quality. Lifelike 3D images with enhanced depth, deep color and texture are beautifully reproduced.

PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus

PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus is a high quality image-processing technology developed to precisely process each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc(TM) video signal in the vertical direction. It reproduces color data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems to keep colors faithful and sharp.

New P4HD Enhanced Full HD Upsampling

With the new P4HD enhanced Full HD upsampling, the standard definition movies in DVD also approaches Full HD quality. The picture is intelligently analyzed to have the best matching process done on each pixel.

96-kHz Re-master

The 96-kHz Surround Re-master function enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources, and even raises the quality of the multi-channel audio data on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. It increases the amount of sound information, to produce highly realistic sounds.

*CD sampling is done at 88.2kHz. DivX® can be re-mastered both on DVD and CD whereas MP3 data can only be re-mastered on CD.

  [Easy to Use]
  0.5 Sec Ultra Fast Booting

The boot time from standby to power-on has been greatly reduced from prior models.

* Your TV Set must be 'ON'. Ready in 0.5 sec from Power Off (with Quick Start Mode).

  [Networking]
  VIERA CAST(TM) with Wireless LAN System

With optional wireless LAN adaptor (DY-WL10) plugged into the USB terminal, VIERA CAST(TM) can be enjoyed wirelessly by accessing to your Wireless LAN router. You can access NETFLIX, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube(TM) and other Internet sites from the special VIERA CAST(TM) Home screen.

*For this function, the purchase of the Wireless LAN Adaptor (DY-WL10) is necessary. This function is not compatible with public Wireless LAN.

*VIERA CAST(TM) home screen is subject to change without notice.

*The services through VIERA CAST(TM) are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.

  *All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
  *Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.

*Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.

*Google, Picasa and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

*Amazon, Amazon Video On Demand, and the Amazon Video On Demand logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

  *Requires broadband Internet service.
  *Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

*Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is not updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA CAST(TM) function.

  [Environmentally Friendly]
  VIERA Link(TM) Reduces Power Consumption

With Energy Saving Mode, power consumption is automatically minimized when VIERA TV's power is turned off with remote controller. The Blu-ray Disc(TM) players feature compatible Unselected Device Save(*1) which puts Blu-ray Disc(TM) players into standby mode(*2) when the input switches back to TV after movie finishes.

  (*1) Available for 2009 and later VIERA.
  (*2) With Quick Start on.

  Features
  [High Quality Picture and Sound]
  --  FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) Playback
  --  True to Cinema Picture Technology (PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
      & Adaptive High Precision 4:4:4)
  --  Enhanced Full HD Upsampling: New P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive
      Processing for HD)
  --  96-kHz Re-master

  [Easy to Use]
  --  VIERA Link(TM)(*1)
  --  Ultra Fast Booting with Quick Start Mode

  [Networking]
  --  VIERA CAST(TM) (NETFLIX, Pandora, YouTube(TM) Videos, Picasa(TM), etc)
  --  3D Video content shot by Panasonic camcorder HDC-SDT750, Movie (AVCHD
      / MPEG2) & JPEG View with SD Memory Card Slot
  --  Music (MP3), Photos (JPEG), and Video (DivX®(*2) and DivX HD(*2))
      Playback on USB (Front1)

  [Environmentally Friendly]
  --  Low Power Consumption 0.1W in Standby Mode with Quick Start Off
  --  Compact Body (W16-15/16 x H1-3/8 x D8-5/32 inch)

(*1) Not all VIERA Link(TM) features are usable with earlier VIERA Link(TM) compatible products.

(*2) DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license.

Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com or Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe,
+1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com or Jeff Samuels, Panasonic,
+1-201-392-4571, jeff@glapr.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Panasonic Introduces Company's First High Definition Pocket-Sized Mobile Video Camera That Can Double as a Web Cam When Connected to Computer

Compact Panasonic HM-TA1 is the Ideal Video Camera for On-the-Go HD Video Shooting; Plus Software Allows Seamless Transition for Use as a Web Camera

SECAUCUS, N.J., July 27 -- Panasonic today introduced the Panasonic HM-TA1, a new Full High Definition (HD), 1920 x 1080 pixels-capable mobile video camera with pocket-sized dimensions for ultimate portability and ideal for on-the-go shooting opportunities. With an easy-to-use design intended for intuitive operation, the TA1 features an integrated USB terminal and software that allows for easy PC connection and uploading videos to online sharing sites such as YouTube(TM) and Facebook®. The TA1 also supports the Apple© iFrame video format (960 x 540/30p), which is optimal for Mac® users to import quickly and maintain small file sizes.  When using iMovie®, the iFrame video data in the video camera is the same format as the one that is used to edit.

  (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100727/NY41895 )
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Beyond its HD video-capturing capabilities, the TA1 can also double as a Web camera and microphone, working with IP-based video chat programs, such as Skype*, by simply connecting the video camera to a computer via an included USB port. Thanks to integrated software, using the TA1 with video chatting services is seamless - an easy way to enjoy face-to-face communication with long-distance family or friends.

"The new Panasonic TA1 is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, extremely easy and intuitive to use, and yet it is still powerful enough to shoot full-HD video and high-quality photos," said Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "Designed to integrate easily with popular online social networks to quickly share videos, the TA1 can also be used as a Web camera, allowing users to make video chat calls - making this extremely portable video camera a truly versatile gadget."

Measuring a mere 2.09 inch (w) x 0.70 inch (d) x 4.09 inch (h), and weighing just 0.25lb (with battery and SD card), the Panasonic TA1 is a compact and lightweight HD mobile video camera that records high-quality videos and photos. Complete with a wrist strap, making it ideal for carrying, the TA1 is perfect for shooting spontaneous videos and snapping photos. With an easy-to-use design, the TA1's single-function buttons include: Power, Play, Record, Still Photo, LED Light (on/off) and Delete.  In addition, there is a center keypad for selecting additional settings.

The Panasonic TA1 can record still photos with up to eight Megapixels.  This high-resolution capability helps ensure clear, vivid images with sharp details and all data records to an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card. The TA1 can also cut still images out of a video clip during editing. There is no need to connect any other device or to load the video into a PC for editing. To cut out and save a still image, simply press the Still Picture button when the desired image appears on the TA1's 2.0" LCD monitor. A unique feature for mobile video cameras, the Panasonic TA1 includes a built-in LED light**, which comes in handy when shooting in dimly-lit situations, such as indoors.

The TA1 has an integrated USB terminal with pre-loaded software that allows recorded video clips and still images to be easily loaded into a PC, edited, and then uploaded to popular sharing websites. When the TA1 is connected to the PC's USB slot, its built-in software, HD Writer PE 1.0, automatically launches, enabling one-touch loading of data into the PC for editing.  The TA1 records MPEG-4 AVC file format (MP4), which offers excellent PC compatibility and is ideal for viewing clear, high-resolution images on a PC or distributing them over a network.

  Other features of the Panasonic HM-TA1 include:
  --  E.I.S. (Electrical Image Stabilization) to minimize hand-shake issues.
  --  Digital zoom up to 4x, helping to expand the user's shooting range.
  --  Color effects enabling creative shooting, including Sepia, Monochrome,
      and Soft Skin. Sepia mode adds warmth to the captured images; Soft
      Skin produces realistic skin tones; and Monochrome mode transforms the
      appearance to create a cool ambience.
  --  USB-capable charging by connected the TA1's USB cord to a PC***,
      eliminating the need to carry a separate cord or charger.

The Panasonic HM-TA1 will be available in three different color options, purple, dark grey and red in August 2010 with a suggested retail price of $169.95.

*The use of a high-performance CPU is recommended for video conferencing with high-quality images.

** The LED light does not go on when operating as a Web camera.

*** Do not use any USB extension cord other than the supplied one (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cord.).

  Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
  Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
  Mac, iMovie, iFrame are trademarks of Apple Inc.

  About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100727/NY41895
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100727/NY41895
Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com or Christopher De Maria (Panasonic),
+1-201-348-7182, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com or MeeJin Annan-Brady
(Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Panasonic Introduces Their Lightest*1 Full-HD Consumer Camcorder That Is Also a Web Cam for Video Chatting

New 35.8mm Wide-Angle Lens*3, 23x Intelligent Zoom and Advanced Optical Technology Make the Panasonic HDC-SDX1 Ideal for High-Quality Video Shooting

SECAUCUS, N.J., July 27 -- Today Panasonic introduces the new HDC-SDX1, the world's lightest*1 full-High Definition (HD) camcorder, featuring an ultra-compact body and weighing in at just under 0.41 lbs. With its stylish and lightweight design, the new Panasonic SDX1 features a 35.8mm wide-angle lens*2, 23x Intelligent Zoom and can also double as a Web camera with built-in capabilities for Internet video calling.

In addition to being a camcorder that can capture HD video content, the SDX1 also serves as a Web camera and microphone, allowing for users to connect with online video chat programs, such as Skype*3, and make video calls over the Internet to enable easy visual communication. By simply connecting the SDX1 to a computer, users can enjoy face-to-face communication with family or friends in distant locations right on the computer screen. In addition, the SDX1 supports Apple© iFrame video format for smooth and easy loading and editing of image data using a Mac® computer. Users can directly upload video clips to YouTube(TM) or Facebook® without having to launch a browser, for quick video sharing with included software.

"With the addition of the SDX1, Panasonic has given consumers a versatile camcorder that can be used not only for high-quality video shooting, but also sharing these precious recorded moments with family and friends who may be far away," said Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "We do our best to provide products that adapt to the ever-changing world of technology and this model does just that - it's a camcorder that shoots high-quality video, using its incredible zooming capabilities and advanced optical technology - while providing consumers with the ability to make video calls from a computer."

The Panasonic HDC-SDX1 also features a newly-developed HYBRID Optical Image Stabilization system (O.I.S.), an image stabilization system that provides optical and electrical hand-shake correction. This system specifically helps when zooming, making it possible to record beautiful videos. In addition to the HYBRID O.I.S. system, the SDX1 provides even more powerful hand-shake correction with O.I.S. Lock. By pressing the O.I.S. Lock button on the LCD monitor, the blur detection sensitivity is maximized and other camera movements are detected and corrected.

While compact in size and light in weight, the SDX1 is packed with advanced features. It has full-HD AVCHD recording capabilities with outstanding 1920 x 1080*4 image quality, and records in the PC-friendly MP4 format. Its 35.8mm wide-angle setting is optimal for recording portraits indoors, as well as sweeping landscapes and even allows for voices to be clearly recorded at far distances. The Intelligent Zoom function which was achieved with the Intelligent Resolution technology of the newly-evolved image processing LSI, makes it possible to take telephoto shots with zoom power up to 23x.

Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode automatically selects the most suitable of six shooting modes at the simple press of a button. These include Face Recognition, the new HYBRID O.I.S., AF/AE Tracking, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Intelligent Contrast Control.

  --  Face Recognition finds the registered faces of subjects and
      automatically optimizes the focus and exposure, while continuously
      tracking them as they move around within the LCD frame.
  --  HYBRID O.I.S. provides more accurate hand-shake correction with its
      four-axis blur detection, helping to steady images even when zooming
      or shooting a moving subject.
  --  AF/AE Tracking tracks a moving subject to make sure it's recorded in
      optimal image quality. The normal Auto mode adjusts the focus and
      exposure for a subject at the center of the screen. With AF/AE
      Tracking, the user "locks on" to a subject by simply touching the LCD
      screen.
  --  Intelligent Scene Selector detects the situation and switches the
      scene mode accordingly.
  --  Face Detection captures faces beautifully even in dim or backlit
      scenes.
  --  Intelligent Contrast Control prevents blown highlights and blocked
      shadows to retain natural, highly-nuanced images with proper contrast.
  --  Touch Screen Operation with a 2.7-inch wide LCD monitor.

The Panasonic HDC-SDX1 will be available in black in September 2010 with a suggested retail price of $499.95. For more information on Panasonic camcorders, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/dvc.

*1  As of July 1, 2010. For a consumer-use AVCHD 1080i HD digital video camera. 185 grams without supplied battery and optional SD card.  229 grams with (supplied) battery and (optional) SD

*2 35mm camera equivalent.

*3 The use of a high-performance CPU is recommended for video conferencing with high-quality images.

*4 "Full-HD video with 1,920 x 1,080 pixels" in Panasonic home-use camcorders refers to video recordings with 1,920 pixels in the horizontal direction and 1,080 pixels in the vertical direction.

  Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

  Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

  Mac and iFrame are trademarks of Apple Inc.

  About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; Christopher De Maria (Panasonic),
+1-201-348-7182, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or MeeJin Annan-Brady
(Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

ArvinMeritor Launches New Public Website

TROY, Mich., July 27 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE:ARM) announced today it launched a redesigned and newly architected website at http://www.arvinmeritor.com. The new site is equipped with an advanced search engine, intuitive navigation and a wealth of information about the history and vision of the company, its products, customer support services, advanced solutions, sustainability strategy and career opportunities, in addition to comprehensive investor resources.

  Specific highlights include:
  --  Products & Services - ArvinMeritor's global product portfolio is now
      organized by product type, with the option to view by application.
      Also, the company's Aftermarket section has been categorized by region
      - and brand - in multiple languages to provide customers with direct
      access to the information they need.
  --  Customer Center - Customer support and product information is now
      regionally segmented providing more product detail, literature,
      warranty support and training opportunities.
  --  Advanced Solutions Lab - ArvinMeritor's commitment to safety,
      efficiency and reliability is demonstrated through an interactive
      module that highlights the company's global network of technical
      centers; advanced manufacturing processes; safety systems and hybrid
      technologies.
  --  Work with Us - For potential employees, the Careers section offers
      information on college recruiting programs, career development and a
      new Apply Online system that makes it possible to explore
      opportunities in all regions of the world.
  --  Our Vision - Provides the company's vision, mission and core values in
      seven languages.
  --  Our History - Highlights from the company's one-hundred year heritage.
  --  Our Global Reach - Interactive module providing detail on each of the
      company's 94 locations.
  --  News - Press releases, events calendar, videos, white papers and a new
      searchable photo library.
  --  Sustainability - Information on the company's sustainability approach
      is categorized into three key areas including: Social responsibility
      and Governance, Operational Excellence and Innovative Product Design.

"We set out to create a website that is rich in content, easy to navigate, and visually appealing," said Chip McClure, chairman, CEO and president. "We believe this site captures the purpose of ArvinMeritor as we continue to evolve and focus ourselves on leading the industry in drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets."

About ArvinMeritor

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the transportation and industrial sectors. The company serves commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, and light vehicle manufacturers. ArvinMeritor marked its centennial anniversary in 2009, celebrating a long history of 'forward thinking.' ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For important information about the company, visit arvinmeritor.com.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO)

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: ArvinMeritor, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Media Inquiries: Krista Sohm, +1-248-435-7115,
krista.sohm@arvinmeritor.com; Investor Inquiries: Brett Penzkofer,
+1-248-435-9426, brett.penzkofer@arvinmeritor.com

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

Yes, it is true; thanks in large part (if not completely) to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), it is now explicitly permitted to jailbreak iPhones. Your warranty is still gone, but you don't have to worry about infringing the DMCA.

Read more about it here.

Pennsylvania Securities Commission Adds On-line Tool Research to Investment Advisers

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 27 -- As investors grow more cautious about how and with whom they invest their money during the current Recession, the Pennsylvania Securities Commission (PSC) has made it easier for the public to research the backgrounds of advisers and firms before investing.

The PSC website (http://www.psc.state.pa.us) now includes a complete listing of all securities firms (both broker-dealers and investment advisers) registered to do business in Pennsylvania. To simplify an investor's research of advisers, the PSC also offers a direct link to the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database for each adviser listed. The IAPD files provide extensive information about the registrations of investment advisers, which includes services offered, fees charged, education and business background of principals, conflicts of interest, discretionary authority, as well as reportable disciplinary history. It also offers a direct link in order to research a firm's representatives. The IAPD will provide investors with not only the capability to thoroughly research a firm, but to actually compare firms on-line.

As of June 30, 2010, 2,374 broker-dealers, 16,864 securities representatives, 2, 695 investment advisers, and 11,973 investment adviser representatives were registered to do business in Pennsylvania.

"The on-line tool will allow the public to research their current advisers or help them in choosing a new one," said PSC Chairman Robert Lam. "The IAPD enables an investor to see the actual forms and information that adviser firms have filed with regulators. This is a significant event since the research tool is not available in many other states. Pennsylvania is one of the first states to offer this service and it's part of our on-going effort to be of service to the average investors."

The PSC is responsible for reviewing all of the applications filed by prospective securities firms seeking permission to do business in Pennsylvania, including broker-dealers, securities representatives, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives.

"Technology allows us to provide better service to the residents of the Commonwealth and to assure the public accurate information about all securities related business," said Paul Schwartz, Director of Licensing for the PSC. "Because people are understandably worried about the safety of their investments in today's market, the PSC is pleased to be able to provide one more tool for investors to make an educated decision and to possibly avoid scams."

For more information, visit http://www.psc.state.pa.us or call 717-787-8061.

Source: Pennsylvania Securities Commission
   

CONTACT:  Paul Schwartz, Pennsylvania Securities Commission,
+1-717-705-2961

Web Site:  http://www.psc.state.pa.us/

McGraw-Hill Education Launches Online Assessment Platform With Unique Speech Recognition Technology to Accelerate English Language Learning in China

SHANGHAI, July 27 -- McGraw-Hill, a global innovator in education, together with its local partner ChinaEdu, announced it has created the English Online System (EOS), a pioneering digital platform delivering high quality, research-based assessments aligned with Chinese New English Curriculum standards that will serve China's middle school students.  The new EOS online platform will serve China's large and fast-growing education market, estimated to reach $200 billion this year.

"China's transition to a more service-oriented knowledge economy is creating substantial demand for innovative, research-based academic programs and assessments that can help students and professionals learn the English skills needed to be successful in the workplace," said Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), who is in China this week meeting with government and business leaders. "We are committed to supporting China's ambitious education curriculum reform and development goals, and we are excited about expanding our English education programs across the country."

The EOS platform was created in partnership with ChinaEdu, a leading educational services provider in China, in which The McGraw-Hill Companies has an equity investment. The platform provides standardized American English language proficiency assessments and is based on a new approach, which allows teachers and students to automatically track progress. EOS is specifically designed to expand student knowledge of the English language in a real-life context by improving listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. In addition, an automatic scoring engine evaluates English speaking proficiency of Chinese students compared to American English speakers.

The EOS speaking test combines state-of-the-art speech recognition technology with Artificial Intelligence English speaking scoring rubrics that mimic human raters.  EOS is the only English language assessment in China that was developed with the Chinese learner in mind.  The acoustic model was developed using both American and Chinese students' voice samples.  This approach allows accurate evaluation of Chinese learners' English pronunciation and speaking ability against native speakers.

The EOS platform has been field tested with Chinese students, and has proven to be an effective method of teaching and assessing English language skills used in educational and professional settings.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a global information and education company providing knowledge, insights and analysis in the financial, education and business information sectors through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were $5.95 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

About McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

About ChinaEdu

ChinaEdu Corporation is an educational services provider in China, incorporated as an exempted limited liability company in the Cayman Islands. Established in 1999, the Company's primary business is to provide comprehensive services to the online degree programs of leading Chinese universities. These services include academic program development, technology services, enrollment marketing, student support services and finance operations. The Company's other lines of business include the operation of private primary and secondary schools, online interactive tutoring services and providing marketing and support for international curriculum programs.

The Company believes it is the largest service provider to online degree programs in China in terms of the number of higher education institutions that are served and the number of student enrollments supported. The Company currently has 17 long-term, exclusive contracts that generally vary from 10 to 50 years in length. ChinaEdu also performs recruiting services for 15 universities through our nationwide learning center network.

For more information, please contact: Company Contacts: Lily Liu, CFO ChinaEdu Corporation Phone: +86-10-8418-6655 x1002 Email: ir@chinaedu.net S. Jimmy Xia, IR Manager ChinaEdu Corporation Tel: +86-10-8418-6655 x1150 Email: ir@chinaedu.net.

  Contacts:

  Tom Stanton
  McGraw-Hill Education
  (212) 904-3214
  tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com

  Jason Feuchtwanger
  The McGraw-Hill Companies
  (212) 512-3151
  Jason_feuchtwanger@mcgraw-hill.com

Source: McGraw-Hill
   

CONTACT:  Tom Stanton, McGraw-Hill Education, +1-212-904-3214,
tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com, or Jason Feuchtwanger, The McGraw-Hill Companies,
+1-212-512-3151, Jason_feuchtwanger@mcgraw-hill.com

Web Site:  http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/

Sony Online Entertainment Liberates Players With EverQuest® II Extended(TM)

Gamers can now experience the world of Norrath without a subscription in the new free adventure service

SAN DIEGO, July 27 -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that a new free adventure service is coming to players worldwide with the release of EverQuest® II Extended(TM). The critically acclaimed PC franchise has liberated more than five years of impressive, award-winning content to online adventurers, absolutely free.

Extended joins the highly successful EverQuest II live subscription service, and together, provide EQII players with a choice of either a subscription-based or free-to-play business model -- two distinct experiences operating in parallel, a first in the MMO industry!

"As the digital entertainment market evolves, SOE is focused on continued innovation in content delivery that best fit the needs of the growing consumer base," said Sony Online Entertainment President, John Smedley. "Our goal with Extended is to offer players an alternative to our current subscription program that gives them the option to choose a program that best fits their play style."

Extended provides access to premium subscription-quality content through free and optional paid membership levels.  Powered by an all-new web-based download application, new and veteran players alike can experience the excitement and depth of EQII's content without a daunting installation or a massive download.  Players can register within minutes, download the client to join other people in an epic journey, and launch into adventure in a fantastical online 3D world.  Extended is the ultimate MMORPG experience.  Excitement with every breath and adventure around every turn is now available for free!

"The very nature of an MMO is change, and the decision to create Extended was fueled by evolution of the industry landscape," said EverQuest II Producer, David Georgeson. "By offering two services side by side we have given the power to our players to determine the program that best fits their game play style."

Extended players will finally experience the vast depth of content only available in EverQuest II without a subscription, credit card or software purchase. Extended will include free access to all EverQuest II game zones through The Shadow Odyssey(TM). Players will be able to purchase power-up potions, armor, classes, races, weapons, mounts and more through the marketplace.

Both EverQuest II and Extended players will enjoy a plethora of recent user-interface improvements designed to improve functionality and game navigation. Players will experience a new and improved character progression through the Golden Path while creating their own legend with the Storyteller adventure journal that visually displays quest exploration. Additionally, both titles received a graphics quality update that gives a more realistic immersive experience to fully enjoy the beauty of Norrath.

The Extended adventure includes the recently added New Halas, the ultimate starting zone with premium designed content for players levels 1-20. Extended also gives players quick and convenient game access through the web-based streaming download application that lets players get into the game quicker than ever before. Extended will also feature multiple tiers of service upgrade options that allow players to customize their gaming experience to fit their needs. Details of these options can be found at http://eq2players.station.sony.com/_themes/default/images/extended/membershipM atrix.jpg.

EQII Extended is scheduled for a beta launch on or around August 17, 2010. For more information on EQII Extended visit http://www.eq2extended.com and the FAQ is available at http://eq2players.station.sony.com/free_to_play/extended_faq.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends(TM), PlanetSide®, and Star Wars Galaxies, as well as the recent kids' phenomenon Free Realms(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development across various platforms and genres for audiences of all ages.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends and Free Realms are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Source: Sony Online Entertainment LLC
   

CONTACT:  Ryan Peters of Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3263,
rpeters@soe.sony.com

Square One Agency Maximizes Brand ROI With Digital Shopper Marketing Strategy

- Leading ad agency supports online shopper efforts with key hires; industry thought leadership -

DALLAS, July 27 -- In the new digital landscape we live in today, online and technological advancements have created a 24/7 all-access shopping environment.   This new dimension of shopping has ultimately shifted consumer and shopper behavior from a traditional "purchase funnel" model.  Dallas-based Square One, an insights driven branding agency specializing in shopper marketing and business-to-business clients, continues to leverage insights about these new behaviors to create opportunities for industry-leading brands to successfully reach consumers wherever they are shopping.

Square One turns shoppers into buyers with the execution of its One2One approach, a highly strategic, results-based process that identifies a manufacturer's brand's most valuable shoppers at specific retail locales. With four critical phases involving insight, strategy, activation and evaluation, One2One works to identify and address the needs of the retailer, the shopper and manufacturer's brand.  Combining their experience with digital marketing tools, such as search engine optimization, web development and social media, along with more traditional marketing tools, Square One is able to organize, execute and evaluate complete marketing strategies for their clients.

Leading the agency's digital shopper marketing strategies is Marian Leonard, recently promoted Vice President of Client Service for the agency's Shopper Marketing Practice Group.  In this capacity, Marian assists the agency's clients with navigating the vastly complex world of shopper marketing.  One of her main goals is to uncover valuable shopper insights that can be leveraged to help clients reach their shoppers and consumers in both the traditional retail environment and the rapidly growing digital marketplace.  She has over 12 years of industry success helping clients gain increased distribution and sales, launch new products and maintaining of shopper's loyalty.

Also adding value to the digital shopper marketing team is Jenna Kaetzel. Serving as Account Executive, she ensures new and creative approaches are developed to help clients achieve their business and marketing goals. Jenna's years of experience in shopper marketing have not only helped agency clients reach the consumer effectively, but specifically allowed consumer packaged goods clients to successfully navigate the traditional and digital shopping world.   Jenna has helped grow her clients businesses through the successful development of strategic platforms that include various elements such as digital promotional campaigns, partnership tie-ins and enhanced manufacturer-retailer relationships.

"Based on the current retail environment shift, it is imperative that our team identify and execute relevant strategies that agree with digital-friendly consumer groups. Square One has found great successes in recognizing the factors that determine purchase decisions, and transforming this knowledge into serviceable shopper marketing programs for our clients," said Ernie Capobianco, CEO and partner of Square One. "By offering consumer-centric programming via digital shopper marketing, retailers are presented with valuable opportunities to engage shoppers comprehensively, be it at home, on-the-go and in-store."

About Square One Agency

Founded in 1995, Dallas-based Square One Agency is an insights driven branding agency specializing in shopper marketing and business-to-business clients. For more information, please visit http://www.sq1agency.com.

  Bambo Adeshiyan
  m strategies inc.
  214.741.2100, ext. 225
  bambo@mstrategiesinc.com
  Twitter: @mstrategiesinc

Source: Square One
   

CONTACT:  Bambo Adeshiyan of m strategies inc., +1-214-741-2100, ext.
225, bambo@mstrategiesinc.com, Twitter: @mstrategiesinc, for Square One
Agency

Web Site:  http://www.sq1agency.com/

Vulkano - World's First Universal and Affordable Video Platform for Smartphones, PC/Macs, iPads and TVs

Vulkano Integrates Multiple Disruptive Technologies - DVR, Web Video, Place Shifting, Universal Plug and Play Streaming and Mobile Video Recording - Eliminating Multiple Boxes

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 27 -- Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, today announced it is now taking pre-orders for Vulkano, which is shipping in early August 2010. Vulkano is a sleek consumer device as easy to set up as a video game console. Vulkano is a tightly integrated hardware and software platform that has a powerful video processor and local storage. Vulkano in addition to replacing multiple boxes such as TiVo, Slingbox and Roku provides significant other benefits and energy savings, giving consumers tremendous performance at a low cost. Cost of a Vulkano ranges from $259 to $379, depending on storage capacity.

When connected to a set-top box and a TV, Vulkano enables a complete video experience across Android, Blackberry, iPhones, iPads, Macs, PCs and the living room TV. Vulkano allows users for the first time to experience their TV channels, videos and photos on whichever screen they want, when they want it. Vulkano will be sold through Monsoon's http://www.myvulkano.com, Amazon.com, leading retailers and etailers, and through strategic OEMs.

By downloading a free software application on to their device from http://www.myvulkano.com, or for iPhone/iPad from the Apple App store and installing a Vulkano, consumers can watch and control any home TV channel through a wired, Wi-Fi or 3G connection from anywhere in the world. They can schedule a recording through an included EPG (electronic program guide) and transfer and watch these recordings at any time on their TV, computers, smartphones or iPad type devices. Software players for PCs/Macs and iPads also come with Pause/Live functions.

Vulkano lets users watch YouTube on their big screen TV. Moreover, by using a technology called UPnP (Universal Plug n Play), Vulkano users can stream video and photos from their smartphones, computers and cameras wirelessly on to their living room TV without having to use messy cables. In the near future, Vulkano will offer free service upgrades such as Google TV, Yahoo! Widgets, Netflix, Hulu and others.

TV set-top boxes are commonplace in households today with over 210 million shipped in 2009 alone, according to analyst firm In-Stat. The fundamental flaw in nearly all set-top boxes is that they are "closed." Vulkano "opens" these boxes by allowing consumers to enjoy a total video experience on their smartphones, iPads, PCs and Macs, or access services such as Netflix or YouTube.

"The combination of mobile video recording on iPads/smartphones, viewing YouTube on big screen TV, DVR and Universal Plug and Play streaming changes the television and web video experience in ways never before imagined," said Colin Stiles, EVP Sales and Marketing at Monsoon. "We are proud to the be first to deliver your live and recorded TV content immediately with a simple screen tap. Whether in your backyard or on an international flight, you'll have your favorite programming available anywhere, anytime - live or recorded."

"We designed Vulkano from the ground up to replace single purpose solutions, such as TiVo, Roku, Slingbox, etc," said Steve Stone, CTO at Monsoon. "In the coming months we will be pushing new apps to Vulkano owners for free so they can rest assured that this is the first and last product they'll need for all their TV and Internet media needs."

Mobile Video Recording (MVR): By using Vulkano's unique MVR technology, consumers can schedule and record content from any TV channel on to the Vulkano's local storage and either on demand or automatically transfer the content to smartphones, computers or iPads/iPod touches. A wired, Wi-Fi or 3G connection is required and an included EPG can be used. For instance, iPad owners can schedule a recording before going to sleep and have it automatically downloaded to the iPad. It is then ready for watching anytime, anywhere at a cafe, airport, airplane, office or in one's bed. Hundreds of recorded movies, sports events or TV shows can be stored on the 64GB iPad for viewing anytime. PC, Mac and iPad apps also come with Direct Record, Pause and Live functions.

Place Shifting Live TV: Consumers can watch and control their home TV or TiVo from anywhere in the world, including their home.

Digital Video Recording (DVR): Users can select programs to be recorded to the Vulkano SD card or optional hard drive, which can store over a thousand programs depending on memory size. Once recorded, the programs can be downloaded to computers, smartphones or played back on living room TVs. Vulkano also allows a consumer to schedule recordings through a TiVo or other DVRs that may be built into a set-top box.

Web Video: Vulkano supports YouTube content (up to 1080p) streaming and progressive downloading for a big screen TV experience. Future software releases will add support for Netflix, Cinema Now, Amazon and free media content providers. Yahoo! Widgets will be released later this year and Google TV early next year. A fully functional web browser with media extensions (including HTML5 media support) will be released later this year.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP): Consumers can easily enjoy photos, video and music stored on smartphones, iPads, PCs and Macs on a big screen TV by deploying industry standard UPnP technology. This capability also enables multiple UPnP devices, such as video cameras, to play directly on the TV eliminating the tedious job of plugging and unplugging cables into the TV.

State of the Industry

Hundreds of millions of TV set-top boxes worldwide are "closed" preventing consumers from accessing new services and exciting video experiences. Due to the cost and logistics involved in constantly upgrading these boxes, companies cannot keep pace with the rapid changes in technology. The result is an array of single feature boxes resolving specific issues.

Consumers today are saddled with paying for TiVo, Sling, Roku, Vudu, Apple TV and other single solutions to address their needs. This has led to a cluttered living room, multiple service fees and constant maintenance of multiple devices. They are also often difficult to install and can cost over a thousand dollars combined. Vulkano eliminates all of these issues while saving on power consumption.

  Summary of Vulkano Features:
  --  Transforms smartphones, iPads, iPod touches, PCs and Macs into Mobile
      Video Recorders
  --  Recorded programs play back on smartphones, iPads, PCs and Macs
  --  Direct record mode allows for Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind
  --  Schedule TV recording by show, channel or date and time
  --  Browse EPG for shows and episode descriptions
  --  Mark channels as Favorite for quick access
  --  Watch and control your live TV on the go via Wi-Fi or 3G
  --  Watch at home on iPads and computers in near HD resolution
  --  Change channels just like at home
  --  Search and watch YouTube videos on your home television
  --  Enjoy photos, video and music on home TV from UPnP supported devices,
      such as smartphones, PCs/Macs and cameras
  --  Multiple users can have recordings on Vulkano hard-drive and access
      independently
  --  Control Vulkano features and settings through intuitive television
      menu
  --  Connect to all major TV sources - cable, DVD, satellite, DVR, TiVo
  --  Stream video at H.264 and MPEG-4 standards at rates as low as 150kbps
  --  Includes 8GB or 16GB of SD card storage or e-SATA hard drives up to
      1TB
  --  Connects wirelessly through Vulkano's on board .11n WiFi to home
      router
  --  TV content is passed from the set-top box's analog output (component,
      composite) to Vulkano; using resolutions up to 1080i

  Pricing and Availability

Vulkano is available immediately for pre-order at http://www.myvulkano.com and available soon at http://www.amazon.com. Vulkano comes with 8GB, 16GB of SD storage and Vulkano Pro comes with 500GB or 1Terabyte e-SATA hard disk storage. Vulkano will be generally available on August 10, 2010 through selected etailers, retailers and distributors worldwide. 8GB Vulkano will cost $259, 16GB $279, 500GB for $349 and the 1Terabyte Vulkano for $379. Monsoon will release its 3G version for the recently introduced iPhone 4 in August 2010.

About Monsoon Multimedia

Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards-based multimedia products and convergence technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and major smartphones. Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company has offices in California, India, Russia and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com.

  For regular Vulkano updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/MyVulkano

  Become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MyVulkano

All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

  Contact:
  Seana Norvell
  FortyThree, Inc.
  831.401.3175
  vulkano@43pr.com

Source: Monsoon Multimedia
   

CONTACT:  Seana Norvell of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175,
vulkano@43pr.com, for Monsoon Multimedia

Web Site:  http://www.myvulkano.com/
http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com/

Yoogli Unveils Redesign of YoogliMusic.com

Independent Music Artists Discovery Site Compatible with Apple's iPad and Synchronizes with iTunes

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 27 -- Yoogli, Inc., a software technology company with breakthroughs in semantic search technology announced today the release of its new indie artist discovery site at http://www.YoogliMusic.com. The iPad compatible music search engine discovery site includes automated playlists, blog, new artist recommendations, aggregate news feeds, wiki-generated artists' pages, and social networking capabilities all on one site! Yoogli Music seamlessly synchronizes with iTunes and Apple's iPad. The new music portal provides customized music recommendations based on indie artists and recently played music from the user's personal music profile. Yoogli Music allows users to find and create playlists that match their music library and music tastes on demand. Using patented personalization and search technologies, new artists and customized playlists are continuously recommended to the user from both independent musicians and indie music sites with a database of over 10,000,000 songs and 400,000 artists.

The indie music artist site has the ability to create custom playlists that match the user's mood and musical interests by using the Internet and the user's music library. This makes this indie music site unique because it uses a patented music search engine for indie artist discovery and the independent artist. Both independent bands and independent artists are able to promote their music through proprietary social networking technology used on the site which links directly to the music community on Facebook and MySpace.

"The entire process of personal playlist generation takes less than a few seconds and the new music playlist can easily be uploaded into the user's iPod," said Nick Ferrall, Yoogli Music's co-founder. "The site is an ideal vehicle for music lovers seeking new independent musicians and indie music sites. It has great insight into the particular types of music that the user is interested in at an exact moment in time.  Users can share their customized playlists with their friends as well as collaborate in building out artist profiles to help promote the music and bands they love. All of this allows http://www.YoogliMusic.com to be a unique comprehensive music experience for all involved."

Yoogli Music is founded by recent graduates of UCLA and located in Newport Beach, Calif.

Source: Yoogli, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Joe Kerwin, President of Yoogli, Inc., +1-949-336-2437,
info@Yoogli.com

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

Mantara Offers Flexible Deployment of expressWay Through New Broker-Dealer

Clients Benefit from Access to Leading Low-Latency Trading System through MantaraX

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 27 -- Mantara, Inc., a provider of advanced technology solutions for high-frequency trading, announced that it has received broker-dealer registration approval from FINRA for MantaraX(TM), its new trading entity.  Established to offer clients greater flexibility in structuring access to and executing order flow through Mantara's expressWay(TM) trading platform, MantaraX underscores the Company's commitment to providing client-oriented approaches to delivering the benefits of its ultra-low latency trading technology.

MantaraX was established as a 'non-executing' broker-dealer for the express purpose of providing Mantara's sponsoring broker-dealer clients with a technology business model that directly supports tighter alignment of trade execution costs and associated revenue streams.  Sponsoring broker-dealer clients now have the option to apply variable costs to their trading technology based on the volume of commission dollars generated from trade executions initiated through Mantara's expressWay.  This reduces the broker-dealer's exposure to fixed upfront expenditures and monthly fees that may not be supported by commission revenue generated by their sponsored clients.

Commenting on the newly launched broker-dealer, John Power, CFO of Mantara and CEO of MantaraX, said, "We are delighted to provide our sponsoring broker-dealer clients with the ability to custom-structure their participation with Mantara for a solution that best fits their usage model and provides their high-frequency trading clients with seamless access to expressWay's leading edge execution software.  It is innovative approaches such as these that place Mantara at the forefront of the technology providers in our space."

Kevin Beadles, managing director of Wedbush Securities, stated, "We are excited to see MantaraX established as a registered broker-dealer.  We believe this will support a partnership approach that will enable us to grow our business well beyond the conventional models currently deployed through more traditional software vendor relationships."

MantaraX, offers clients an additional channel through which to optimize order flow and to benefit from Mantara's innovative next-generation execution system.  To explore the benefits of low-latency trading through expressWay please contact sales@mantara.com

About Mantara

Headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, Mantara, Inc. is transforming securities trading worldwide through the development and delivery of integrated, low-latency, high-speed trading and analytics solutions. With its next-generation expressWay trading platform, Mantara is positioned for leadership in the financial trading technology markets. For more information on Mantara, visit http://www.mantara.com.

Mantara, MantaraX and expressWay are registered trademarks of Mantara, Inc. in the United States.

Source: Mantara, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kristen Fuller of Mantara, Inc., +1-650-796-4884,
kristen@mantara.com

Web Site:  http://www.mantara.com/

Atari and Cryptic Studios Launch Season Two: Ancient Enemies, the Latest Content Update for Star Trek(TM) Online

- New Star Trek Online Season Launches at the Same Time as a Reduced $19.99 Retail Price - More Content, More Value -

NEW YORK, July 27 -- Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, and renowned MMO developer Cryptic Studios, have today announced the availability of Season Two: Ancient Enemies, the latest content update for the Star Trek Online universe. Season Two: Ancient Enemies is available at no additional cost to current Star Trek Online players. The content update allows players to encounter and battle even more of Star Trek's iconic races, and enjoy all new Episodes.  Star Trek Online is also now available for a new low price of $19.99.

Star Trek Online's Season Two: Ancient Enemies boasts the following new features:

  --  A new level cap: players can now reach level 51. (The previous level
      cap was 45.)  With the increase come new ranks within the Federation
      and Klingon factions.

  --  All new rewards and content: including new Tier 5 ships, high-level
      versions of every Special Task Force mission and Fleet Action, and
      Mark XI gear rewards.

  --  Eight brand new Episodes: tailored specifically for the Klingon
      Empire, these Episodes star the Fek'ihri, the fabled enemy of Kahless,
      founder of the Klingon Empire.  In Season Two, the Fek'ihri have
      returned and have again set their eyes upon Qo'noS.

  --  A brand new gameplay option: the Federation Diplomatic Corps. In this
      new system, players have the chance to meet and peacefully interact
      with brand new civilizations.  As players progress through the
      Diplomatic Corps, they earn special ranks and rewards.

  --  Feature Episodes: five special new Episodes will debut weekly,
      beginning in August. These Episodes will introduce a new neutral race:
      the Deferi.  Players of any level from both factions will be able to
      aid the Deferi against an adversary new to Star Trek Online.

  --  Dabo: a longtime staple of social areas in the Star Trek Universe, the
      casino game Dabo is coming to Star Trek Online. Players can wager
      energy credits to earn gold-pressed latinum, which they can exchange
      for special new rewards.

Season Two: Ancient Enemies also permits players to continue interaction with the Undine, venturing into their native Fluidic space to learn more about the enigmatic species and their struggle with the Borg.  The Undine story continues with five new Episodes, a Fleet Action and all new Deep Space Encounters.

Taking place in the year 2409, Star Trek Online boasts extraordinary features and lets fans both new and old experience unparalleled adventures.  Players have the opportunity to become high-ranking Starfleet officers and participate in missions that take them into the depths of space, across exotic planets and inside other starships. Star Trek Online offers total customization, from a player's avatar to the ship he captains.

Star Trek Online is a licensed product from CBS Consumer Products.  For more information, please visit: http://www.startrekonline.com and http://www.atari.com

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  ABOUT ATARI, SA

Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for key platforms, including online (casual, social, MMO), PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of iconic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®, Star Trek).

  To play games and get other information please visit http://www.atari.com
  © 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
  Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

  About Cryptic Studios

Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online games committed to delivering the next level of MMO gameplay. Cryptic develops AAA titles for PC and consoles, including Star Trek Online and Champions Online. For more information on Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website at: http://www.crypticstudios.com.  Cryptic word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Cryptic Studios, Inc.

Source: Atari
   

CONTACT:  Alissa Bell, Atari, +1-212-726-4217, alissa.bell@atari.com;
Debra Duffy, Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-981-5219,
debra_duffy@dkcnews.com

Web Site:  http://www.atari.com/

Cincinnati Bell Launches Motorola Multi-Room DVR to Subscribers

Innovative solution delivers whole-home rich media experience while lowering service provider costs

HORSHAM, Pa., July 27 -- The Mobile Devices and Home business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) announced today that Cincinnati Bell (NYSE:CBB) is now deploying Motorola's market leading multi-room digital video recorder (MR-DVR) solution to its subscribers.  The MR-DVR solution, which employs a whole-home media software application running on a combination of up to eight DVR and non-DVR DCX all-digital high definition set-top boxes, enables Cincinnati Bell subscribers to pause live TV, record and play back content, and manage their aggregate recorded library and DVR settings on any set-top in the home, even if it is not a DVR set-top.

"We recognize that winning new video subscribers is becoming more challenging as new competition emerges. Our subscribers expect us to deliver high quality content and innovative services, and this latest MR-DVR solution from Motorola allows us to do that," explained Darrick Zucco, vice president and general manager of Cincinnati Bell's wireline services. "Consumers love the flexibility DVRs provide, and we are excited about working with Motorola to take that DVR experience throughout the home. Motorola's solution gives us a cost-effective way to quickly extend our brand while offering service packages that appeal to broader audiences, which helps grow our business."

Motorola's MR-DVR solution operates over the existing home coax wiring using Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA ®) technology, creating an IP network throughout the home that enables seamless and intuitive time-shifting and place-shifting of video content. The subscriber experience is enhanced with powerful bookmarking capabilities, such as unique bookmarks for each room in the house as well as the ability to retrieve bookmarks set in other rooms. Also, parents can rest assured that their children will only have access to designated content because existing set-top parental controls are automatically adopted by the MR-DVR software application.

"As evidenced in Motorola's recent Media Engagement Barometer research, consumer demand for access to video content anytime, anywhere is increasing tremendously. As a result, service providers such as Cincinnati Bell must find new ways to deliver advanced video services that keep them competitive while meeting consumers' expectations," said Larry Robinson, vice president and general manager, Motorola Mobile Devices and Home. "Motorola's MR-DVR solution offers a compelling and differentiated subscriber experience that will help drive revenue growth on the top line while reducing equipment costs that will help improve profit on the bottom line."

The television industry is moving into the "Internet Era of TV", and Motorola's rich history of innovation and demonstrated leadership is ideal for helping service providers make the transition. Motorola is focused on delivering solutions that create compelling media experiences, connect people to content that matters, and generate revenue growth for service providers. For more information on Motorola's MR-DVR solution and DCX set-top portfolio, please visit here.

  To learn more about Motorola and video, click here.

  Follow us @ MotoMedia2Go

  Follow us on our blog: http://www.mediaexperiences2go.com

  About Cincinnati Bell, Inc.

With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE:CBB) provides integrated communications solutions - including local, long distance, data, Internet, entertainment and wireless services - that help keep residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton connected with each other and with the world. In addition, businesses ranging in size from start-up companies to large enterprises turn to Cincinnati Bell for efficient, scalable office communications systems as well as complex information technology solutions including data center and managed services. For more information, visit http://www.cincinnatibell.com.

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
  Motorola
  --------
  Kalia Farrell
  Motorola Public Relations
  +1 215-323-1059
  kalia.farrell@motorola.com

  Cincinnati Bell
  ---------------
  Kurt Freyberger
  +1 513-397-1055
  kurt.freyberger@cinbell.com

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other products or service names are the property of their registered owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2010.

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Source: Motorola, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kalia Farrell of Motorola Public Relations, +1-215-323-1059,
kalia.farrell@motorola.com; or Kurt Freyberger of Cincinnati Bell,
+1-513-397-1055, kurt.freyberger@cinbell.com

Web Site:  http://www.motorola.com/
http://www.cincinnatibell.com/

With Sunrise Date Approaching, Healthcare Providers Leverage GHX Services for Global Location Numbers in Supply Chain Transactions

Expanded use of industry standards in the healthcare supply chain expected to improve efficiencies, leading to better quality patient care and improved financial performance

LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 27 -- Responding to requests from hospitals and other healthcare providers, GHX is now offering services to help them use GS1's Global Location Numbers (GLNs) in supply chain transactions with trading partners through the GHX exchange in time to comply with the Dec. 31, 2010, sunrise date set by major group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and a number of healthcare systems. Suppliers are being called on to use GLNs, as opposed to proprietary account numbers, in business agreements and transactions by the sunrise date. In order for suppliers to meet this request, healthcare providers must first assign GLNs to locations that are currently identified with supplier-provided account numbers.

Since its founding 10 years ago, GHX has helped facilitate the expansion of industry standards to enable greater visibility and collaboration in the healthcare supply chain and, in turn, build trust among stakeholders, improve efficiencies and lead to better quality patient care and improved financial performance.

The new GLN trading services for providers incorporate best practices developed from the results of numerous pilots conducted by GHX and participating hospitals and suppliers. The GLN enablement pilots were conducted to test the ability and steps required to support the use of standards in transactions.

GLNs are globally unique identification numbers for legal entities, functional entities and physical locations. Increasingly, the healthcare industry is recognizing that use of the 13-digit numbers has the potential to improve accuracy and efficiencies in the healthcare supply chain, especially as it relates to determining contract eligibility.

Healthcare providers can choose from among the following services from GHX to help accelerate their use of GLNs and compliance with the pending sunrise dates for implementation:

  --  Registration of GLNs in the GHX exchange and communication of
      necessary information to trading partners, helping ensure they can
      receive transactions with GLNs
  --  Reconciliation of account numbers to GLNs with trading partners for
      shipping and billing consistency
  --  Trading Services that provide necessary cross-referencing, enabling
      transactions between trading partner pairs that have disparate
      technologies and/or protocols that otherwise restrict the use of GLNs

"Because GHX handles transactions for such a large percentage of the market, we believe we are best positioned to help facilitate the desire of both buyers and sellers to broadly and quickly implement industry standards, as opposed to having to approach the process with each of their individual trading partners on their own," said Ed McCauley, vice president, E-Sourcing and Business Intelligence, GHX. "As a result of the pilots, we recognize the complexity and challenges that healthcare organizations face migrating to GLNs and have learned how to make the process as efficient as possible."

GHX has published a new education paper to help providers successfully transact with GLNs on the GHX exchange and provide clarification regarding what GHX will handle for providers that choose to take advantage of the new service offering. It's available on the GHX website at: http://www.ghx.com/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?TabIdq6&DMXMo dule"14&Command=Core_Download&EntryId—6. For information about the service offering, e-mail gln@ghx.com.

Recently, GHX also announced a new service for suppliers that appends provider GLNs to a manufacturer's customer master data, enabling manufacturers to propagate this standard for organization identification throughout their internal systems. In this way, as providers begin to enumerate with GLNs, suppliers can be better prepared to comply with the sunrise dates.

About GHX

As the business hub for healthcare, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) enables healthcare providers and suppliers in North America and Europe to reduce costs and improve margins by automating processes, reducing operating expenses and increasing knowledge-based decision making.  Products and services include trading partner connectivity, order and contract management and validation, data synchronization, sales force automation and business intelligence. Equity owners of GHX are Abbott Exchange, Inc.; AmerisourceBergen Corp.; Baxter Healthcare Corp.; B. Braun Medical Inc.; BD; Boston Scientific Corp.; Cardinal Health, Inc.; Covidien; C.R. Bard, Inc.; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; GE Healthcare; HCA; Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.; McKesson Corp.; Medtronic USA, Inc.; Owens & Minor; Premier, Inc.; Siemens; University HealthSystem Consortium; and VHA Inc.  For more information, visit http://www.ghx.com.

Source: GHX
   

CONTACT:  Karen Conway, +1-303-564-2147, kconway@ghx.com; or Judy
Stowell, +1-720-887-7631, jstowell@ghx.com, both of GHX

Web Site:  http://www.ghx.com/

XBRL US Releases New Version of XBRL Consistency Suite - Now Covers Detailed Footnotes, FASB's 2011 Taxonomy Pre-Release

Automated Checking Tool has 60% more checks and improved functionality

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- XBRL US, the non-profit consortium for XML business reporting, has released a second version of its XBRL Consistency Suite with improved functionality and additional checks that now cover detailed footnote tagging.  The new version also now provides a quick and easy way to compare the 2009 Taxonomy Release to the 2011 Pre-release of the US GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy, recently published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

The XBRL Consistency Suite has three primary functions:  1) it runs automated checks that help public company preparers test their XBRL documents for problems that may occur related to the use of the US GAAP Taxonomy, such as missing concepts, incorrect signs and concepts used incorrectly, 2) it enables quick and easy peer analysis to help companies identify extensions created and concepts used by other companies within their industry, and 3) allows preparers to compare one taxonomy release to another to streamline the XBRL preparation process.

"The XBRL Consistency Suite helps us ensure that our XBRL files meet the qualifications set by XBRL U.S.," said David Froid, Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant at Linn Energy.  "When working with the Company Filing Analysis section of the XBRL Consistency Suite, the ability to export data to Excel provides tremendous efficiencies for performing peer reviews, especially with the amount of data that will be involved in the detail tagging of footnotes."

  The new release builds on the initial offering with:
  --  60% more checks that now cover detailed footnote tags in addition to
      the face financials so that companies can establish automated,
      comprehensive control steps in their process
  --  Detailed information on extensions created by peer companies including
      name, presentation label, definition, and even presentation and
      calculation hierarchies that preparers can leverage in their own
      creation process
  --  Ability to compare disclosure notes between multiple companies
  --  Advanced filter for more complex searching on data in XBRL submissions

The tool also allows public companies to compare the 2009 Release to the 2011 FASB Pre-Release.

"We want public companies to review the concepts in the taxonomy pre-release, submit comments at the FASB website, and familiarize themselves with what they will need to use in 2011.  Getting the pre-release into the XBRL Consistency Suite is a good way to get preparers to review it and compare it to the 2009 release," said Louis Matherne, Chief of Taxonomy Development, FASB. "The FAF/FASB uses the XBRL Consistency Suite in our taxonomy maintenance process to help identify best practice and research extensions and concepts used."

The XBRL Consistency Suite is the first tool of its kind and is designed to provide the kind of comprehensive checking that cannot be performed through manual review.  It does not include SEC or XBRL validation which are typically included in XBRL creation tools and services.  The checks were developed by the same team that developed the US GAAP Taxonomy based on their experience in developing the taxonomy and in conducting a thorough and ongoing review of XBRL submissions received into the SEC's EDGAR database.  For more information about the XBRL Consistency Suite, go to http://xbrl.us/csuite.

Public company preparers can learn more about how they can avoid common errors in XBRL preparation by attending a free webinar, Wednesday, July 28 at 3pm ET by registering at http://xbrl.us/avoiderrors.  Speakers will cover their experiences in XBRL preparation including Matthew Slavin, Associate Director, Professional Practice - Auditing at Ernst & Young and Rachel Gracewski, Financial Reporting Senior Analyst at United Technologies Corporation.

About XBRL US

XBRL US is the non-profit consortium for XML business reporting standards in the U.S. and it represents the business information supply chain.  Its mission is to support the implementation of XML business reporting standards through the development of taxonomies for use by U.S. public and private sectors, with a goal of interoperability between sectors, and by promoting XBRL adoption through marketplace collaboration.  XBRL US has developed taxonomies for U.S. GAAP, credit rating and mutual fund reporting under contract with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. XBRL US Labs, the research and development arm of XBRL US, leverages the XBRL US platform, methodologies and people to address the quality of taxonomies and the harmonization of XBRL with other XML standards.

Links:

Register for complimentary webinar on avoiding common errors at http://xbrl.us/avoiderrors.

Learn more about the XBRL Consistency Suite at http://xbrl.us/csuite.

Learn about XBRL US at http://xbrl.us/.

Source: XBRL US
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Savage, Vice President, Communication,
+1-917-747-1714, michelle.savage@xbrl.us

Web Site:  http://www.xbrl.us/

AT&T to Increase Undersea Cable Capacity With Major Upgrade of Asia Pacific Cable Network 2

HONG KONG, July 27 -- AT&T* today announced the planned expansion of its network capacity for the Asia Pacific region through the upgrade of the APCN2, of which AT&T is part of the ownership group. The fourfold rise in capacity in the state-of-the-art dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) cable will increase the original design capacity from the existing 10Gb/s DWDM to 40Gb/s expansion. This represents one of the world's large-scale upgrade of a major undersea cable network.

The existing APCN2 is an undersea telecommunications network of cables that spans 19,000 km and connects ten landing points across Asia Pacific, including in China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan. The upgrade is scheduled to be completed by the second quarter of 2011.

APCN2 is a key component of AT&T's global backbone and along with several other subsea cables in the Asia Pacific region. It provides high-speed bandwidth and helps enable the diversity needed to support meshing capabilities provided by the AT&T global network. The APCN2 is designed to provide connectivity with other major trans-oceanic cable networks linking the USA, Europe, Australia and other parts of Asia.

"We are excited at the opportunity to meet our customers' growing needs for more capacity as transmission demands continue to increase in the Asia Pacific region," said Joe Watson, executive director, network engineering, AT&T Asia Pacific. "As traffic continues to grow by large measures in the region, our participation in major undersea cable networks like the APCN2 allows us to continue providing industry-leading solutions for our multinational customers around the world."

AT&T owns or leases capacity on more than 85 submarine cable systems, spanning more than 433,904 fiber-route miles around the globe, including several submarine cable routes that it uses to carry traffic between the Asia Pacific region and North America. In 2010, AT&T plans to invest US$1 billion as part of its overall 2010 global network investment to scale its delivery of applications, mobility and cloud services for global companies, to expand small business services within the United States and to continue extending its network globally. The 2010 investment program for businesses is part of AT&T's overall existing capital plan.

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

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About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Greg Brutus of AT&T Inc., +852 2506 5046,
greg.brutus@ap.att.com; or Patrick Yu, +852 2530 2577,
patrick.yu@fleishman.com, for AT&T Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/