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AT&T and Rainbow Media Reach Programming Agreement

DALLAS, July 15 -- We are happy to report that AMC, IFC and WE tv will remain on AT&T U-verse® TV. We're very satisfied that we were able to reach the fair deal we wanted for our customers -- one that includes the right content, across platforms, at prices that are in line with the marketplace, and that helps us with important strategic content initiatives. We are very grateful to our customers for their support.

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 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 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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CONTACT:  Steven Schwadron of AT&T Inc., +1-786-200-1348,
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SHOWTIME® Launches 'DEXTER GAME ON' at Comic-Con

In A Television Network First, SHOWTIME Teams Up With SCVNGR To Design An Interactive Mobile Experience

NEW YORK, July 15 -- As part of a multi-tiered programming, digital and marketing campaign custom-designed for the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, SHOWTIME announced the launch of DEXTER GAME ON (DexterGameOn.com), an interactive promotional game that will take place simultaneously at San Diego Comic-Con and in five other major cities across the U.S. from Wednesday, July 21 to Sunday, July 25. SHOWTIME has worked with SCVNGR - an iPhone and Android-based application that is all about going places, doing challenges and earning points - to build DEXTER(TM)-themed challenges for the game. The collaboration marks the first time that a television network has teamed up with SCVNGR.

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Players of DEXTER GAME ON are asked to step into Dexter's mind to unlock exclusive content from the series' upcoming fifth season and for a chance to pick up DEXTER-themed merchandise, including season four DVDs. Devoted fans of the series know that all of Dexter's victims are marked with a small incision on their right cheek, and at Comic-Con, those fans can show their love for the series by sporting a DEXTER "cheek slash" tattoo. SHOWTIME will hand out over 100,000 lick-'n-stick tattoos during all four days of Comic-Con. Tattoos will be available throughout the convention floor, at the SHOWTIME booth (#4129), and will be distributed by street teams outside the convention center.

Fans are encouraged to take pictures of themselves sporting their tattoos at various locations around the convention and upload them to the DEXTER GAME ON site (DexterGameOn.com). At Comic-Con, players will explore San Diego through the check-in-based DEXTER-themed Trek on SCVNGR (scvngr.com) - venues will range from the SHOWTIME booth, to an innocent coffee shop nearby, and will culminate in a "crime scene" location to be revealed near the convention center. As gamers complete the trek, they will have the opportunity to earn limited edition SCVNGR badges that can be redeemed for DEXTER merchandise, including the early release of 250 copies of the DEXTER season four DVD.

Fans that are unable to join SHOWTIME at Comic-Con can actively play in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle and Atlanta with SCVNGR treks custom designed locally for their area.  SHOWTIME has also created a new "cheek-slash-yourself" Facebook application, where fans can upload tattoos directly to their online profile photos on Facebook. Fans playing DEXTER GAME ON across the country will work as a hive - each challenge completed at Comic-Con, in the five participating cities, and via Facebook gets tallied on the official counter on DexterGameOn.com. Once the DEXTER community amasses 100,000 completed challenges, a never-before-seen sneak peek of the series' upcoming fifth season will be unlocked and available for all fans to see.

"At SHOWTIME, we pride ourselves for being at the cutting edge of technology and are excited to be the first television network to join forces with SCVNGR," said Robert Hayes, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Digital Media, Showtime Networks Inc. "Comic-Con is the perfect venue to further engage our loyal fans with this robust interactive social media game, while providing added value to our over three million DEXTER fans on Facebook."

"The DEXTER challenges on SCVNGR are truly killer," said Seth Priebatsch, Chief Ninja of SCVNGR. "Fans should grab the SCVNGR app and play DEXTER GAME ON at Comic-Con, and all across the country to help unlock an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming fifth season of DEXTER."

As previously announced, SHOWTIME will headline the opening day of San Diego Comic-Con hosting two panels on Thursday, July, 22 in Ballroom 20. THE ANTI-HEROES OF SHOWTIME (4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.) will feature series creators, showrunners and actors who have helped define the network's programming line-up. Featured panelists include Michael C. Hall and DEXTER showrunner Chip Johannessen, David Duchovny and executive producer and creator Tom Kapinos of CALIFORNICATION, Mary-Louise Parker and executive producer and creator Jenji Kohan of WEEDS, along with Linda Wallem, executive producer, writer and one of the creators of NURSE JACKIE and series star Paul Schulze.

Then, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Comic-Con will once again welcome America's favorite serial killer with a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of DEXTER that will include an exclusive first-look trailer of the highly anticipated season five premiere.  Featured panelists include series star/executive producer Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, and executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Chip Johannessen and Manny Coto. The fifth season of DEXTER premieres September 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on SHOWTIME.

SHO.com will launch a dedicated Comic-Con microsite that will bring the convention experience to the fans that are not able to attend. The site will host the highly anticipated season five DEXTER trailer and content from the Anti-Hero panel, to be showcased immediately after the Comic-Con panels.

About SCVNGR:

SCVNGR is a game. Playing is simple: Go places. Do challenges. Earn points! SCVNGR is played via a free iPhone/Android app. Any individual or enterprise can also build on SCVNGR by adding challenges at their favorite locations. SCVNGR is funded by Google Ventures and Highland Capital Partners. Visit http://www.scvngr.com to learn more.

About Showtime Networks Inc.:

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM) and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2(TM), SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM)  XTRA.  SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD(TM), SHOWTIME 2 HD(TM), THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD(TM), SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND(TM) and FLIX ON DEMAND®.  SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks(TM), a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution which recently launched SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL(TM).  All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

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CONTACT:  Johanna Fuentes, +1-212-708-1590, johanna.fuentes@showtime.net

Web Site:  http://www.sho.com/
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CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement After Testifying on Online Youth Safety

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- After testifying before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President of External and State Affairs K. Dane Snowden issued the following statement:

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"With more than 286 million wireless connections, Americans know first-hand the infinite benefits that mobile technology provides. But while many adults remember a time without cell phones, today's youth have only known a world with wireless technology which has provided them with greater convenience and life enhancement through mobile products and services, including apps focused on civic, educational, health care and social opportunities. Despite these great benefits, some children may choose to use their mobile devices and services in an inappropriate manner.

"That's why CTIA and the wireless industry have worked together to provide parents with choice and control over mobile content so that they may determine appropriate mobile uses for their children and encourage responsible behavior. The wireless industry has also launched a series of educational initiatives and partnerships designed to promote mobile safety and responsible use, including our 'Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Smart: Responsible Wireless Use' national education campaign. CTIA has been integral in facilitating industry discussions about mobile safety and responsible use through voluntary, self-regulatory best practices and guidelines under which carriers, manufacturers and application vendors agree to provide significant protections for consumers and, most specifically, children.

"We were also an active member and participant in the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Online Safety & Technology Working Group's Youth Safety on a Living Internet report. The report said there is no 'one-size-fits-all, once-and-for-all solution' to every aspect of online safety and instead, there must be a layered, multi-stakeholder approach which utilizes available content control tools and enhances online safety educational strategies for children and parents.

"We look forward to working with this Committee to craft policies which balance the need for flexibility in responding quickly to behavioral, technological and market changes. With voluntary initiatives and strategic collaborations, we will ensure the continued delivery of the benefits of wireless products and services to all Americans."

For more information on the "Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Smart: Responsible Wireless Use" campaign and details on the industry's initiatives and partnerships, please visit: http://www.besmartwireless.com

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC.

Source: CTIA-The Wireless Association
   

CONTACT:  Amy Storey of CTIA-The Wireless Association, +1-202-736-3207

Web Site:  http://www.ctia.org/
http://www.besmartwireless.com/

Kinect for Xbox 360 Brings Fun for the Whole Family to a City Near You

Consumers across the country have a chance to experience extraordinary controller-free entertainment - fun for everyone.

REDMOND, Wash., July 15 -- This summer, you can be the first to try Kinect for Xbox 360 before it arrives on store shelves Nov. 4. Microsoft Corp. today announced that it is bringing Kinect for Xbox 360 to a city near you through the Kinect Experience mobile demo tour. Throughout the next 14 weeks, the mobile tour will be stopping in 32 cities across North America. From the California State Fair to the Mall of America, the Kinect Experience will let you be among the first to play Kinect games and control your music and HD movies and videos with just your voice or the wave of your hand -- no controller required.

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Only Kinect for Xbox 360 makes it possible to play in a whole new way by identifying your movement and body position to create a truly immersive entertainment experience. See a ball? Just kick it. Begin a movie by simply saying "Xbox, play," or browse through a music list with the wave of a hand. With the Kinect Experience Mobile Demo Tour, you can hone your skills before anyone else by playing fun new games, such as "Kinect Sports," "Kinectimals," "Kinect Joy Ride" and "Kinect Adventures" and MTV Games' and Harmonix's "Dance Central." Share the fun with family members and friends through photos and video captured at the Kinect Experience and retrieve your videos and photos from the Kinect Experience tour at http://www.kinect.me/, then comment on your experience and share your videos on all of your favorite social networking sites including Facebook.com/kinect.

The full Kinect experience will be available in North America beginning Nov. 4, 2010, and will roll out to additional markets by the end of the year. Visit http://www.xbox.com/kinect and http://www.facebook.com/kinect for more details on how you can be the first to experience Kinect for Xbox 360 games and entertainment come to life in a city near you. Kinect is also available to demo in all four Microsoft Retail Stores, located in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Mission Viejo, Calif.; Denver; and San Diego.

  For more information on Kinect, visit http://xbox.com/kinect.

  Kinect Experience Mobile Demo Tour (Dates subject to change)
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  East Coast:
  July 17-18      Manhattan, NY      Macy's
  July 20-22      East Falmouth, MA  Barnstable County Fair
                                      Seaport-Lower Manhattan
  July 24-25      Manhattan, NY       Entertainment Area
  July 28-Aug. 1  Washington, DC     Six Flags America
                                      Football Hall of Fame - Rib
  Aug. 4-6        Canton, OH          Burnoff
                                      Football Hall of Fame Festival
  Aug. 7-8        Canton, OH          Weekend
  Aug. 11-15      Chicago, IL        Air Show/Navy Pier
                                      Woodward Dream Cruise - Auto
  Aug. 19-21      Detroit, MI         Festival
  Aug. 26-30      St. Paul, MN       Minnesota State Fair
                                      Westfield Citrus Park Shopping
  Aug. 30-Oct. 24 Tampa, FL           Mall
  Sept. 3-6       Indianapolis, IN   Rib America Festival
  Sept. 10-13     Nashville, TN      Tennessee State Fair
                                      Atlantic Station - Entertainment
  Sept. 15-16     Atlanta, GA         Plaza
  Sept. 18-19     Atlanta, GA        Atlanta Arts Festival
  Sept. 23-26     Charlotte, NC      Festival in the Park
  Oct. 1-2        Orlando, FL        Disney Wine and Dine Marathon
  Oct. 8-10       Valdosta, GA       Wild Adventures Theme Park
  Oct. 14-17      Dallas, TX         Texas State Fair
  Oct. 21-24      Shreveport, LA     Louisiana State Fair

  West Coast:
  July 15-Aug. 22 Minneapolis, MN    Mall of America
  July 25-26      San Diego, CA      Youth Surf Cup - Soccer
  July 28-Aug. 1  Sacramento, CA     California State Fair
  Aug. 6-8        Portland, OR       Bite of Oregon Food Festival
  Aug. 10-11      Seattle, WA        Woodland Park Zoo
  Aug. 13-15      Seattle, WA        Taste of Edmonds - Food Festival
  Aug. 19-22      Vancouver, BC      Summerfest
  Aug. 27-Sept. 1 Pueblo, CO         Colorado State Fair
  Sept. 3-6       Denver, CO         Elitch Gardens
  Sept. 9-12      Albuquerque, NM    New Mexico State Fair
  Sept. 16-19     Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fair
  Sept. 24-26     Los Angeles, CA    Universal City Walk
  Oct. 1-3        San Diego, CA      Miramar Air Fest
                                      Fleet Week - Military Ship and
  Oct. 7-11       San Francisco, CA   Air Festival
  Oct. 15-17      Phoenix, AZ        Arizona State Fair
  Oct. 20-24      Las Vegas, NV      PBR World Finals

Follow Kinect on Facebook as we tour the world, transforming how people experience games and entertainment. Visit http://www.facebook.com/kinect for more information.

About Kinect

Kinect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways -- no controller required. Simple to use and fun to play, Kinect for Xbox 360 allows owners to jump into Kinect-enabled games for any type of play, and the Kinect Hub puts your favorite movies, TV programs, music, live sports and friends all in one place. The Kinect sensor recognizes you, responds to your gestures, listens to your voice and works with every Xbox 360 (175 MB of memory required). More information about Kinect for Xbox 360 can be found at http://www.xbox.com/kinect.

About Xbox 360

Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. This November, with the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play -- no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to the best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of music (coming this fall), standard- and high-definition movies, TV shows and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment center of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with the leading social network of 25 million Xbox LIVE members to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/.

About Microsoft

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

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Dynatronics Launches E-Commerce Website

SALT LAKE CITY, July 15 -- Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ:DYNT) today announced the launch of its e-commerce website at dynatronics.com.  The new website offers thousands of products for clinics and medical practitioners, particularly targeting the physical medicine market.

"The new, easy-to-use website is a key marketing tool for Dynatronics," said Larry K. Beardall, executive vice president of sales and marketing. "We believe it will help sales grow to new heights. It's an important step for our expansion into the national account and group purchasing organization segments of the market, which require online ordering capability. It will also expose our products to other new groups of online customers. Functionally, the website creates new ways for customers to communicate with the company to request quotes, arrange for product demos and check on their accounts."

Beardall also pointed out that customers will be given incentives to order online. "Not only will they get the best pricing on products by ordering online," he explains, "but they will also be able to track shipments and know when their orders will be delivered. In addition, the website vastly enhances the ability of our salespeople to generate quotes for customers through a new e-quote system module."

Dynatronics anticipates that the new website will lead to reduced transaction costs, decreased order-entry errors and increased order processing efficiencies, which are expected to boost the company's competitive edge in the market.

"Most importantly, over the coming year we expect to see real improvement to the bottom line as a result of our website's launch," stated Kelvyn H. Cullimore Jr., chairman and president of Dynatronics. "Despite the challenging economic times, we are moving forward aggressively to grow our business and improve market share."

Dynatronics manufactures, markets and distributes advanced-technology medical devices, orthopedic soft goods and supplies, treatment tables and rehabilitation equipment for the physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic, podiatry, plastic surgery, dermatology and other related medical, cosmetic and aesthetic markets. More information regarding Dynatronics is available at http://www.dynatronics.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Those statements include references to the company's expectations and similar statements such as the statement regarding expectations for reduced transaction costs, decreased order-entry errors, increased order processing efficiencies, future growth in the company's business and market share gains. Actual results may vary from the views expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this release. The development and sale of the company's products are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in the regulatory environment, competitive factors, inventory risks due to shifts in market demand, market demand for the company's products, availability of financing at cost effective rates, and the risk factors listed from time to time in the company's SEC reports including, but not limited to, the report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009, and subsequent quarterly reports.

Source: Dynatronics Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Bob Cardon of Dynatronics Corp., 1-800-874-6251, or
+1-801-568-7000

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

Manage Virtual Private Servers With New Web-Based Interface

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 15 -- Datarealm Internet Services, Inc., an industry leader in web hosting services, announced this week that it has created an all new line of Xen-based virtual private servers (http://www.virtual-dedicated.net) that can be scaled, over time, to grow with its customers.

No longer is there a need to migrate data between accounts with growth because other, more expensive cloud-hosting services' resources can simply be added to clients' accounts as needed.

A Datarealm VPS is truly a virtual machine - clients have complete root access and may install their own Linux kernel modules to make their VPS specifically tailored to their needs.  In case of problems within the VPS, clients are provided console level access so they can log directly into their system.

Datarealm's brand new, web-based management system allows users to manage and re-image their VPS.  If they are experimenting and make a mistake, they can simply click the "reimage" button and they are given a brand new system.  Or, if they want to try a different operating system, they can select it from the drop-down menu before choosing the "reimage" option.

"We've been using cloud-type hosting technologies such as load balanced server farms for our shared web hosting environment for more than a decade," says Andrew Auderieth, President, Datarealm. "However, the power to scale and manage these new Xen VPS servers is just unbelievable when compared to older, web-hosting technologies."

In a nutshell, VPS hosting features include: choice of 32 or 64 bit Linux OS, load your own kernel modules, automatically reimage your VPS, dedicated IP address, console access, and guaranteed RAM with Xen technology.  Datarealm's services include: shared web hosting; dedicated servers; and VPS.

Users can do anything on a Xen VPS that they would on a stand-alone dedicated server.

Additionally, Datarealm Internet Services has made VPS hosting affordable. Packages start at $4.95 per month.

About Datarealm Internet Services, Inc.:

Founded in 1995, Datarealm Internet Services was one of the first web hosting companies in the world. Datarealm has maintained its position as an industry leader by staying on the forefront of Web-hosting technologies and offering unparalleled customer support. Datarealm's services include shared web hosting, dedicated servers, and virtual private servers (VPS).

  For more information, visit: http://www.virtual-dedicated.net.

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Source: Datarealm Internet Services
   

CONTACT:  Andrew Auderieth of Datarealm Internet Services, Inc.,
+1-602-850-4044, media@virtual-dedicated.net

Web Site:  http://www.virtual-dedicated.net/

Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson and Mario Team Up to Host Wii Games: Summer 2010 

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I'M ANTHONY MICHAELS AND I'M HERE WITH OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST SHAWN JOHNSON AND NINTENDO VIDEO GAME LEGEND MARIO TO TELL YOU ABOUT WII GAMES: SUMMER 2010.

SHAWN: Hey all you Nintendo fans out there. Mario and I have teamed up to promote Wii Games: Summer 2010, a fun, friendly nationwide competition that'll get everyone up and playing. This is your opportunity to step out of the living room and into the active-play spotlight while enjoying Nintendo's motion-control video games.

MARIO: That's right. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring everybody.

SHAWN: Yep, no matter how long you've been playing video games, everyone from ages 6 to 96 and beyond can compete for cool prizes.

MARIO: Mama mia! Cool prizes just for playing video games? Sign me up.

SHAWN: That's right, Mario. To find out if a Wii Games: Summer 2010 event is coming to your area or for official rules on how you can join in on the fun, visit http://www.wiigames2010.com.

ANCHOR CLOSING: WII GAMES: SUMMER 2010 KICKS OFF ON JULY 16, SO START PRACTICING AND HAVE FUN!

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IBM Introduces New Security Appliance to Help Organizations Stay Ahead of Threats

New platform helps deliver proactive network security

ARMONK, N.Y., July 15 -- As today's threat landscape continues to evolve and become more complex, IBM (NYSE:IBM) is introducing a new security appliance to help clients more easily adopt an IT infrastructure that is secure by design and enable them to stay ahead of looming network security risks.

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Businesses today are facing a growing number of external security challenges, such as targeted attacks, worms, bots, intrusion attempts and phishing scams. The average company's IT infrastructure is attacked 60,000 times per day.(1) Network threats target vulnerabilities in systems, workstations and applications and can have a crippling financial effect, disrupting business processes and causing loss of confidential and proprietary information.

Recognizing these increasing threats, IBM is introducing a new security network intrusion prevention system (IPS) that consolidates intrusion prevention with data and web application security into a single, optimized appliance for faster, more accurate security protection. The hardware appliance comes preloaded and preconfigured with IBM security software and extends the capabilities of the IBM X-Force research team to deliver high-performance network security at lower costs.

Unlike certain competitive solutions, the new IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System helps organizations take a more holistic approach to security, eliminating the need for multiple point solutions.  Through a unified platform, clients can manage a variety of network security capabilities, such as automated Virtual Patch technology that can sense and block network threats, client-side application protection, data security, web application protection and application control.  By combining these capabilities into a single platform, IBM is making it easier for organizations to manage and help secure their networks.

Emergency patching of security flaws requires unscheduled system downtime and can leave enterprises vulnerable until every system, workstation and application is patched. Despite the critical nature of these vulnerabilities that open the door to attacks, the 2009 IBM X-Force Trend and Risk Report reported that 52 percent of vulnerabilities had no vendor-supplied patch by year's end.

For example, more than two years before the well publicized Conficker threat was discovered, IBM X-Force research identified the potential risk to enterprises from this type of threat and issued Virtual Patch protection, giving clients preemptive protection of their systems and workstations. For the top 61 security threats in 2009, IBM X-Force delivered the necessary protection an average of 340 days before the vulnerability was publicly disclosed.(2)

The new solution is built upon Virtual Patch technology and powered by IBM X-Force research, giving customers direct access to the latest security updates they need to block threats even before the vendor-supplied patches are applied.

"Effective threat and vulnerability management needs to focus on preventing problems, not responding to them," said Steve Robinson, general manager, IBM Security Solutions. "Through our new intrusion prevention system, IBM is helping organizations save valuable time and money by giving them a single view of security to better thwart potential threats before their networks can be compromised."

  Enhancements to the IBM Security Network IPS solution include:

  --  Advanced Network Protection - Enhanced security to combat "zero-day
      threats" to block threats before they have the chance to cause damage.
  --  Web Application Protection  - The protection of a web application
      firewall. Through integration with IBM Security AppScan, the updated
      solution can automatically generate custom security policies to help
      protect Web applications based on the specific vulnerabilities
      identified by AppScan.
  --  Data Security - Updated data security protection, which monitors and
      identifies if any confidential information is leaving the network.
  --  High-Performance Network Appliances - Re-engineered platform that more
      than doubles the performance of earlier-generation appliances. This
      allows enterprises to reduce the number of appliances they use to
      protect their networks while protecting today's high-speed networks
      and bandwidth-intensive applications.
  --  Enhanced User Experience - Simplified deployment and day-to-day
      management capabilities to help organizations more easily perform
      routine security management tasks.
  --  IPv6 Protection and Management - New support for IPv6, the Internet's
      updated communication protocol. This is increasingly important as IPv6
      continues to become mandated by agencies around the world as an
      industry standard.

Enterprises can deploy and manage IBM Security Network IPS on their own, or rely on expertise from IBM Managed Security Services to help reduce the cost of running their security operations.

Network Intrusion Prevention Systems are network security appliances that are designed to help protect network and/or system activities from malicious activity. IBM's Security Network Intrusion Prevention System is generally available. For more details, visit: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/tivoli/beat/06152010.html.

IBM's approach to security helps customers manage risk from end-to-end, across all five security focus areas: data and information; application and process; people and identity; network, server and end point; and physical infrastructure.

To view IBM's portfolio of workload optimized systems and appliances, visit http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/smarter/.

About IBM

For more information on IBM's security solutions, visit: http://www.ibm.com/security/ .

(1)  IBM Managed Security Services, 2010. Based on IBM X-Force Data and Analysis.

  (2)  IBM X-Force Security Advisories 2009.

  Contact:
  Faye Abloeser
  IBM Media Relations
  908-770-0762
  abloeser@us.ibm.com

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Source: IBM Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Faye Abloeser, IBM Media Relations, +1-908-770-0762,
abloeser@us.ibm.com

Web Site:  http://www.ibm.com/

NII Holdings Announces an Agreement With Intelfon for International Direct Connect(SM) Services in El Salvador

Nextel subscribers in Latin America and Intelfon subscribers in El Salvador will now communicate instantly using International Direct Connect

RESTON, Va., July 15 -- NII Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NIHD), a leading  provider of mobile communication services operating under the Nextel brand in Latin America, today announced an agreement with Intelfon S.A. de C.V., operating under the RED brand, in El Salvador to extend their International Direct Connect service. International Direct Connect is an extension of NII's high-performance Push-to-Talk service, DirectConnect®, which allows users to communicate instantly at the push of a button.

With the launch of this service, Intelfon subscribers in El Salvador and approximately 7.7 million of Nextel's subscribers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru will be able to communicate instantly across national borders.

"Integrating Intelfon in El Salvador with NII's International Direct Connect network represents yet another way in which we bring Nextel customers in Latin America differentiated wireless benefits," said Greg Santoro, VP, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, NII Holdings.  "Now, our subscribers doing business in that country will be able to communicate instantly, conveniently and without additional costs, something that no other operator in El Salvador currently offers."

"Intelfon is pleased to provide its customers with additional services, as a result of its partnership with NII Holdings," said Juan Carlos Jimenez, CEO. "This integration is part of our commitment to deliver the most efficient communications solution to our customers."

NII Holdings' subsidiaries in Latin America have been using International Direct Connect to communicate with each other since 2004. The instant connectivity service with the push of a button has enjoyed a great deal of success.

Utilizing Motorola iDEN® (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) technology, International Direct Connect is a natural extension of Nextel's Push-to-Talk service, which provides cost-effective communications with unmatched speed, reach and clarity. It also provides immediate access to iDEN wireless networks in North and South America.

About NII Holdings, Inc.

NII Holdings, Inc., a publicly held company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of mobile communications for business customers in Latin America. NII Holdings, Inc. has operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile offering a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular voice services, data services, wireless Internet access and Nextel Direct Connect® and International Direct Connect(TM), a digital two-way radio feature. NII Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, trades on the NASDAQ market under the symbol NIHD and is a member of the NASDAQ 100 Index. Visit the Company's website at http://www.nii.com/

Nextel, the Nextel logo, Nextel Online, Nextel Business Networks and Nextel Direct Connect are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc.  iDEN is a registered trademark of Motorola.

About Intelfon

Intelfon S.A. de C.V., operating under the RED brand, is a provider of mobile communications for business customers based in El Salvador. RED has operations in El Salvador offering a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular voice service, Direct Connect Service and International Direct Connect, a digital two- way radio feature using Motorola's iDEN (integrated Digital Enhanced Network) Technology with 10 years in the market and more than 22 million subscribers worldwide. For more information visit http://www.red.com.sv

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 high-definition video and mobile devices, 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

Forward-Looking Statements.  This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the securities laws. The statements in this news release regarding the availability and performance of International Direct Connect, as well as other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are estimates and projections reflecting management's judgment based on currently available information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements.  With respect to these forward-looking statements, management has made assumptions regarding, among other things, availability of applications and compatibility of networks, usability of device features, and the timing of various events, among other things.  Future performance cannot be assured and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. This press release speaks only as of its date, and NII Holdings disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

  Contacts:
  Investor Relations: Tim Perrott
  (703) 390-5113
  tim.perrott@nii.com

  Media Relations: Claudia E. Restrepo
  (786) 251-7020
  claudia.restrepo@nii.com

Source: NII Holdings, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Investor, Tim Perrott, +1-703-390-5113, tim.perrott@nii.com, or
Media, Claudia E. Restrepo, +1-786-251-7020, claudia.restrepo@nii.com, both of
NII Holdings, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.nii.com/

Taiwan Operators Focus on Value-Added Services as Broadband Shows Promise, Pyramid Finds

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 15 -- One of the areas of greatest activity in Taiwan's communications market during the next five years will be the broadband market as migration to higher-speed, fiber-optic connections and promotion of value-added services fuel its growth, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com).

Taiwan: Mandatory Price Cuts Push Operators to Develop More Value-Added Services offers a precise profile of the country's telecommunications, media, and technology sectors based on proprietary data collected and analyzed by Pyramid. This 26-page report provides detailed competitive analysis of both the fixed and mobile sectors, tracks the market shares of technologies and services, and monitors the introduction and spread of new technologies.  Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id&sc=PRN071510_CIRTWN.  Purchase this report here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRTAIWAN.htm?sc=PRN071510_CIRTWN.

Pyramid Research projects that 2010 will be another tough year for operators in Taiwan. "In January 2010, regulator NCC mandated that Taiwan's operators must cut their fixed monthly rents by 5.686 percent and their mobile 2G and 3G services by 5.87 percent, all in an effort to provide some reprieve to consumers badly hit by the economic crisis of 2009," notes Daniel Yu, analyst at Pyramid Research and author of the report. "Regulators expect consumers to recognize savings of more than $100 million per year as a result of these rate cuts, a significant hit to Taiwan's service providers," he explains.

The rate cut, combined with significant competition among a large number of players, means that operators are increasing their focus on value-added services including mobile data, mobile content, broadband access, and applications, among others.  "We expect mobile broadband to grow at a CAGR of 15 percent between 2010 and 2015, reaching $352 million in revenue at the end of the forecast period," says Yu. "Migration to fiber, high-speed 20-Mbit/s+ connections, IPTV, and HD will fuel fixed broadband growth over the next five years, enabling the market to generate $1.8 billion by 2015."

Taiwan: Mandatory Price Cuts Push Operators to Develop More Value-Added Services is part of Pyramid Research's Asia/Pacific Country Intelligence Report Series. Download an excerpt here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id&sc=PRN071510_CIRTWN. This report can be purchased online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRTAIWAN.htm?sc=PRN071510_CIRTWN or by emailing us at info@pyr.com.

  Press Contact:
  Jennifer Baker
  +1 617 871 1910
  jbaker@pyr.com

Source: Pyramid Research
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer Baker of Pyramid Research, +1-617-871-1910,
jbaker@pyr.com

Web Site:  http://www.pyr.com/

Joyent Acquires Layerboom Systems

Deal Will Expand Joyent Cloud Solutions and Enhance Support for Windows/Linux Users

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15 -- Joyent, a leading global provider of cloud computing solutions, announced today that it has acquired Vancouver-based Layerboom Systems, a leading provider of software virtual server management tools for hosting providers and enterprise companies.

The acquisition will enable Joyent to offer expanded cloud infrastructure services to customers by adding new virtualization technology for Windows and Linux operating systems. Joyent customers will be the only cloud computing users able to enjoy the benefits of both the cloud-optimized Joyent SmartOS and legacy Windows and Linux platforms in their application architectures.

The acquisition marks the third such major deal in the past few years as Joyent actively transforms its unique smart computing solutions into the most comprehensive infrastructure-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service offering on the market.

"Joyent already offers customers the widest range of integrated Smart Technologies to support high-performance and reliable cloud computing," said Joyent CEO David Young. "With Layerboom's capabilities on our team, we are able to offer a broader technology portfolio and continue to drive the development of increasingly sophisticated cloud-based application architectures."

Layerboom's dynamic, open-source virtual server cloud management solutions provide a powerful multi-tenant administration system that enables flexibility and agility in managing virtual private server cloud build out and maintenance. Layerboom's technologies are designed to be easy to deploy and manage, allowing IT professionals the freedom to attend to more business-critical functions.

"By joining forces with Joyent, Layerboom technology will become seamlessly incorporated into one of the leading cloud technology providers," said Howie Wu, CEO of Layerboom. "This will allow us to provide Joyent customers with a broader range of solutions across a wider swathe of industries supported by Joyent's Smart Technology."

About Joyent

Joyent has been providing infrastructure as a service since 2004, long before it was ever called "cloud computing." The company recently expanded its global operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and China to meet the growing demand for public and private cloud development in those regions. For more information about Joyent's unique stack of enterprise-class smart technologies for cloud computing, visit http://www.joyent.com.

Joyent is a leading infrastructure provider for some of the fastest growing businesses on the Web, including:

Watercooler, which supports millions of users every day on Joyent architecture

LinkedIn, which delivers billions of pages each month using Joyent infrastructure services.

Country Life, which has used Joyent's high performance infrastructure to scale quickly to over 8 million monthly active users on Facebook with great gameplay.

Gilt Group, one of the world's fastest growing eCommerce businesses, which has been able to reduce costs significantly by building on Joyent infrastructure.

Source: Joyent
   

CONTACT:  Maya Zarchan of SSPR, +1-719-634-8279, mzarchan@sspr.com

Web Site:  http://www.joyent.com/

Higher Resolutions Now Available for Intel Graphics Customers using Matrox DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go

MONTREAL, July 15, 2010--

    - Intel(R) HD Graphics and Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Graphics
Media Accelerator (GMA) drivers now optimised for Matrox DualHead2Go and
TripleHead2Go Digital and DisplayPort Editions

    Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialised graphics
solutions, today announced enhanced resolution compatibility for Matrox
DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs) when using
Intel(R) HD Graphics and Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset with Intel(R)
Graphics Media Accelerator. Maximum DualHead2Go resolutions have increased
from 2x1280x1024 to support 2x1920x1080, and supported TripleHead2Go
resolutions have expanded from 3x800x600 to 3x1280x1024 (standard) or
3x1360x768 (widescreen). This enlarged display real estate was previously
only available to Matrox DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go customers using
graphics solutions from other manufacturers. Now Intel mobile and desktop
graphics customers can benefit from higher resolution multi-display support
via Matrox DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go Digital or DisplayPort Editions.

    "Intel(R) HD Graphics provides everyday visual computing to millions of
PC users, whether they are watching HD movies, playing 3D games, or
videoconferencing at the office," said Steve Santamaria, Director of Visual
Computing Developer Relations, Intel Corporation. "We are happy to be working
with Matrox to enable their DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go products to enhance
the visual experience of our common customers."

    "This close collaboration between Matrox and Intel ensures that we are
providing the best multi-display platform possible for both the Intel 4
Series Chipset with graphics and the new Core 2010 processors with Intel HD
Graphics built in," comments Ron Berty, Business Development Manager, Matrox
Graphics Inc. "Whether you are deploying enterprise-wide triple-monitor
desktop installations, or are a notebook user seeking dual-monitor
workstation-like performance, the newest Intel graphics drivers guarantee an
unprecedented level of stability and resolution support across Matrox
GXM-enabled displays."

    Matrox Graphics eXpansion Modules are multi-display upgrades that are
easy to set up for notebooks, desktop computers, and workstations. The
DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go modules work in conjunction with your system's
existing GPU and enable the addition of two or three displays. These external
solutions are perfect for platforms previously limited to a single display,
such as systems with integrated graphics, systems with no available expansion
slots, or systems that are already closed and validated.

    For more information on Intel HD Graphics compatibility and supported
resolutions with Matrox GXMs, visit
http://www.matrox.com/graphics/gxm_compatibility_tools.

    About Intel

    Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops
technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work
and live.

    Additional information about Intel is available at
http://www.intel.com/pressroom and http://blogs.intel.com.

    About Matrox Graphics Inc.

    Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for
professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing,
and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in
industries that require stable, high-reliability products.

    For more information visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics or contact
Matrox Graphics (http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/contact) directly at
graphics@matrox.com.

    CONTACT: Stephen Choi, PH: +1-514-822-6000 x2540, E: schoi@matrox.com

Source: Matrox Graphics Inc.

Stephen Choi, +1-514-822-6000 x2540, schoi@matrox.com

Introducing CallMe! From TipMeet.com

A New Web Application Offers Online Toll-Free Numbers to Everyone

LONDON, July 15 -- TipMeet.com introduced today CallMe!, a new web application for voice and video calling allowing users to create personalized toll-free phone numbers online.  Designed for both business and fun, CallMe! enables users to receive calls from any phone number around the world directly on their personal or business website, blog or social network site.

"This is a cutting-edge product allowing millions of people to stay in touch anywhere, anytime," said Daniel Slobodskoy, TipMeet's chief operating officer.  "With CallMe! you can talk with friends, call your families or have a face-to-face business meeting without ever worrying about phone costs."

"Besides offering a fun way to stay connected with friends, CallMe! is a unique, yet simple solution for growing a business," said Alexander Kozlov, chief marketing officer at TipMeet.  "When a company installs CallMe! onto its corporate webpage, it lets customers place an order or get their questions answered immediately, with just one click. More orders means more business. Plus, the company is able to get client feedback and react to their customer needs instantly."

"CallMe! simplifies the way we stay connected," said Konstantin Cherkasov, chief software architect at TipMeet.  "CallMe! users don't need to memorize any phone numbers, organize their contact lists or shop for better phone rates. Calls with CallMe! can be made anywhere in the world, with or without the Internet access, with one simple mouse click."

The product's innovation and value for users lie in its versatility, offering multiple ways to stay connected.  You can make and receive unlimited online calls anywhere with the Internet connection using the TipMeet2Go app, be it on TipMeet.com or on a social network site like Facebook. You can call any VoIP phone while online or, when you have no access to the Internet, forward your calls to any landline or mobile phone number to be able to take your calls anywhere you go.

CallMe! is simple to install.  Once you create a CallMe! account on TipMeet.com,  you can activate CallMe! for immediate use from any web page, be it your Google, Yahoo, MySpace or Facebook page.  You can then install the CallMe! widget onto any of these sites. It will take a few clicks and CallMe! will appear on your personal web page allowing you to receive voice and video calls.  To make calls, you simply click on CallMe! already on your web page and your call is activated. For more information, go to TipMeet.com.

TipMeet.com is a unique provider of telecommunication solutions for business and personal use. Developed by TipMeet Ltd., TipMeet.com enables people to stay connected anywhere in the world with its innovative and easy-to-use tools and services. Visit TipMeet.com to learn more.

http://www.tipmeet.com/

Source: TipMeet.com
   

CONTACT:  Alexander Kozlov of TipMeet Ltd., +44 20 7060 3740,
shapelez@tipmeet.com

Web Site:  http://www.tipmeet.com/

Adder Free-Flow Liberates Command and Control Switching

CAMBRIDGE, England, July 15, 2010--

    - Free-Flow Edge Detection Technology Enables Automated KVM Switching

    Adder (http://www.adder.com), the experts in connectivity
solutions launch new edge detection switching technology 'Free-flow',
delivering instantaneous keyboard and mouse control across multiple
computers.

    Traditionally in order to switch automatically between multiple target
computers, a user would have to install software on each machine, or be
limited to PS/2 only mice. Free-flow is a breakthrough in USB switching which
strips away these limitations.

    In use, Free-flow allows you to glide your curser from screen to screen
allowing the user to almost forget they are working across multiple different
computers. Using the included management application, your screen setup can
be configured in almost any way you choose. Nigel Dickens, Technical Director
at Adder commented "technology like Free-flow has been a feature of our
customer wish list for some time, typically for use in command and control
centres and trading floors in banks, and recently we have seen great interest
from new markets such as media and production for this technology. We are
proud to have delivered such an elegantly conceived, and simple to use
solution as Free-flow."

    Free-flow technology is made possible by another unique Adder technology,
that of 'USB true emulation' which is featured across the AdderView PRO range
and AdderLink Infinity. USB True Emulation allows instantaneous switching of
USB devices between computers delivering a perfectly smooth transition from
one computer to the next. Initially, Free-flow will be added to the CCS4USB
Command and Control switch as part of Adder's continuous improvement policy
allowing existing users to upgrade free of charge.

    To find out more about Free-flow, visit http://www.adder.com

    About Adder

    Adder is a leading developer and thought leader in connectivity
solutions. Adder's advanced range of KVM switches, extenders and IP solutions
enable the control of local, remote and global IT systems across the
enterprise. The company distributes its products in more than 60 countries
through a network of distributors, resellers and OEMs. Adder has offices in
the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Singapore.
Visit http://www.adder.com.

   
    PR Contacts

    USA
    Heather Santos
    Adder Corporation
    US.PR@adder.com
    Telephone : +1-888-932-3337

    EMEA
    Jamie Shepperd
    Adder Technology
    EMEA.PR@adder.com
    Telephone: +44(0)1954-780044

    Asia Pacific
    CH Leong
    Adder Asia
    APAC.PR@adder.com
    Telephone: +65-6288-5767

Source: Adder Technology

PR Contacts: USA, Heather Santos, Adder Corporation, US.PR@adder.com , Telephone : +1-888-932-3337. EMEA, Jamie Shepperd, Adder Technology, EMEA.PR@adder.com , Telephone: +44(0)1954-780044. Asia Pacific, CH Leong, Adder Asia, APAC.PR@adder.com , Telephone: +65-6288-5767.

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee's Mark-Up of the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act (S. 3304)

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement after the Senate Commerce Committee mark-up of the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act (S. 3304):

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"The collaborative, bi-partisan work leading up to today's mark-up has produced a bill that addresses many of the concerns CTIA had with the bill at the time of its introduction. While there are areas where CTIA would like to see additional changes, we are hopeful that our remaining concerns can be addressed before enactment.

"S. 3304 is an important bill and CTIA is committed to working with its sponsors to achieve its enactment this year. We hope to have a framework that will ensure that every American can fully engage with cutting-edge mobile products and services while preserving the flexibility that the U.S. wireless industry needs in order to continue to innovate and lead the world."

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC.

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Source: CTIA-The Wireless Association
   

CONTACT:  Amy Storey of CTIA-The Wireless Association, +1-202-736-3207

Web Site:  http://www.ctia.org/

KO - Jeff Fenech Gets Knocked out of the WSOP

GIBRALTAR, July 15, 2010--     Jeff Fenech put up a fight at the World Series of Poker, he didn't quite
get to add another world champion 'belt' to his collection, but cashed in at
the World Series of Poker placing 585th out of 7,319.

    Cashing out $24,000, Fenech can still recall his bad beat earlier in the
day. "I had my opponent covered and all in on the turn with the board showing
8d,10s,8s,Qd. I had Js, 9s for the straight plus a flush draw, and the other
guy had As, 8c. The river brought the Ah sending me down to 17,000 chips."

    Playing on the feature table with former WSOP champion Jonny Chan, it was
tough but Jeff had some great hands to talk about "I pushed all in for my
last 45,100, Johnny Chan made the call from the button. The blinds got out
and we tabled our cards. I had Q,Q Chan had A,K. The flop came 8,3,4, the
turn 6 and river 10. I hit a flush and doubled to about 95,000."

    "I also bought poker strategy book during the break, not Chan's own book,
'Million Dollar Hold'em', and on the table held it up asking Chan whether or
not it would help me. We ended up laughing at the TV table, as the hand was
dealt - got serious and put the book away!" Fenech added.

    888poker had 6 players making it through to day 5 with their current chip
leader on 1.2million chips Justin Tazelbar. Play resumes today at 12noon.

    Further information about 888poker and exciting 888poker promotions and
can be found at: http://www.888poker.com.

    All the 888poker behind the scenes action including never seen before
videos, celebrity commentary and links to Team 888poker Twitter accounts and
blogs can be found at: http://www.888behindthescenes.com.

    Follow 888poker on twitter http://www.twitter.com/888poker

    About http://888.com

    http://888.com is the World's No.1 online casino. It has millions of
members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker rooms and receive an
online gaming experience like no other. Founded in 1997 - 888.com this year
celebrates its 12th anniversary - by pioneers of the online gaming industry,
888.com has developed a strong brand grown by cutting-edge marketing through
offline sponsorships, poker events, online collaborations and continual
upgrading of its flagship online products; 888.com Casino, Bingo and Poker.
888.com's goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy
gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair,
regulated and secure environment. Its clients are its assets and it
continually makes every effort to establish customer satisfaction by building
relationships via service, honesty, advice and trust - with every member.

    888.com operates under a license granted by the Government of Gibraltar
for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room. 888.com has
adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), of which
it is a member. 888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd. A
registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar (company
registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the world
and employs over 750 employees. 888.com can be used in 22 different languages
in 176 countries worldwide. A leading force in the gaming industry since
1997, 888.com continually strives to be the No.1 site. It was a founding
member of eCOGRA, an independent standards authority for the industry
committed to protecting online players around the world.

    It continually donates to UK and global charities and is working even
harder on its CSR messages as well as promoting eCOGRA and providing an
international framework of best operational and player practice requirements
enforced through inspections, reviews and continuous monitoring by global
audit companies. 888.com recently announced its first acquisition; the bingo
business and assets from Globalcom. 888's bingo brand - 888ladies - has
become a brand leader within a very short time, winning awards and delivering
a strong community. Further to the new site offerings and following
significant technological investment, 888.com has recently embarked in to new
on-land ventures; partnering with key brands to deliver specific
propositions. Its first partnership, announced late 2006, is an innovative
cooperation with Rileys snooker and pool clubs for which 888.com uses its
online poker capabilities to power http://www.rileyspoker.com. 888.com has
also recently launched mobile, in-flight, and in-hotel casino where customers
can access their favourite games, not only from their computers but from
mobile phones and televisions too.

    888.com has been named EGaming Awards Online Casino three times in the
last four years, and won 2008 Best Online Operator Award, as well as being
named Best Online Casino at the UK Gambling Awards, and Best Betting and
Gaming and Operator of the Year at the 2008 Leisure Awards. 888.com also
landed the 2008 Gambling Online Magazine Top Casino award and its internal
magazine, Eight, won the prestigious Most Effective Membership title at the
2008 APA Effectiveness Awards. Offline activity sits side by side the online
business, complimenting 888.com's position as the leading authority in gaming
entertainment. http://888.com is the main sponsor of Sevilla FC and sponsors
Shane Warne from the world of cricket.

    For more information about 888poker or additional images to accompany
this release, please contact Lucy Martin, lucy.martin@888holdings.com,
Tel: +350-20049800

Source: 888.com

For more information about 888poker or additional images to accompany this release, please contact Lucy Martin, lucy.martin@888holdings.com, Tel: +350-20049800

Reckitt Benckiser Launches 'poweRBrands' Facebook Business Game

Learn About Corporate Life at RB From the Inside

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 15 -- Reckitt Benckiser (RB), the leading global household, health and personal care company (with U.S. headquarters in Parsippany, NJ) and parent of Clearasil, Lysol, Woolite and other iconic brands, has become the first FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company to launch a social media game on Facebook.  poweRBrands(TM), aimed at 18-30 year olds, is designed to mirror the real-life experience of being a marketing executive in a leading edge company such as RB.  By joining the "virtual RB" as a marketing executive, the player progresses through a combination of tasks and teamwork, and climbs the corporate ladder to eventually become global "President".

poweRBrands(TM) has been developed in partnership with Euro RSCG Riley and Nudge Social Media. It's the first Facebook game of its kind, giving the player the unique opportunity to test their marketing and business ability, learn strategy and decision-making skills, and be introduced to the unique culture and challenges that face RB marketers every day.

Andraea Dawson-Shepherd, RB's global communications director, said: "Until recently, RB has focused communications on our enviable portfolio of iconic 'Powerbrands'. However, over the last two to three years we have been developing a series of initiatives to reach out to talented students and people early on in their career. We aim to show them how RB operates, demonstrate the global nature of our operation, and underline the RB culture and how it differs from most FMCG companies.  We are looking to push the boundaries and find innovative, effective ways to communicate - particularly with the 18-30 age group.  poweRBrands(TM) is a great way to demonstrate, in a fun environment, the exciting opportunities that RB offers.  The game is the logical 'next step' in building a strong online presence and it's totally in keeping with our commitment to continuing innovation."

RB is already an award winner in the digital realm, having recently been recognized for Best Use of Social Media at the Recruitment Advertising Awards and Best Website for organizations recruiting fewer than 100 graduates by the Association of Graduate Recruiters. The group's campaign was also nominated in this year's Digital Marketing Awards and CIPD Awards.

Andraea Dawson-Shepherd continued: "poweRBrands(TM) is part of a serious initiative to make learning about our industry and marketing both relevant and fun.  It is not a direct recruitment tool, but is a great way to introduce students and early careers sales people and marketers to our culture - and we hope that some of them may look further at our website and other career information.  Facebook is a natural home for poweRBrands(TM) - it is the fastest growing social network site and, like RB, a truly global phenomenon.  We hope that the lure of fun challenges, tasks and the competitive element of playing with your friends and colleagues will prove a real draw."

The game is supported by a Facebook fan page, also developed in partnership with Euro RSCG Riley, where players will be able to exchange news, and catch up on game changes and innovations. They'll also be able to give feedback, provide ideas for new themes, and get all the latest information on poweRBrands(TM).  Players who want to learn more about RB can link to the careers website at http://www.rb.com.

The poweRBrands(TM) game is already live on Facebook, and an online U.S. marketing campaign will kick off in late-August into September,  which will include ad spots for the game on sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Yahoo! HotJobs (which was recently acquired by Monster.com).

poweRBrands(TM) has been developed in partnership with Euro RSCG Riley and Nudge Social Media.

About Reckitt Benckiser

Reckitt Benckiser is a world leader in household, health and personal care. Headquartered in the UK with operations in 60 countries, it is a FTSE top 25 company and since 2000 net revenues have doubled and the market cap has quadrupled.

Today it is the global #1 or #2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation - near 40% of revenue comes from innovations launched in the prior 3 years. It has a strong portfolio led by 17 global Powerbrands which include:  Lysol, Finish, Woolite, Clearasil, Mucinex and French's.  Reckitt Benckiser's 17 global Powerbrands account for two-thirds of its net revenue.

Source: Reckitt Benckiser
   

CONTACT:  Meaghan Jones of Porter Novelli for Reckitt Benckiser,
+1-212-601-8179, Meaghan.jones@porternovelli.com

Web Site:  http://www.rb.com/

IBM Expands Cloud Computing Capabilities With New Cloud Competence Center in Ehningen, Germany

New Facility Delivers Commercial Development and Test and Desktop Cloud for European Clients

EHNINGEN, Germany and ARMONK, N.Y., July 15 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced a new IBM Cloud Computing Competence Center in Ehningen, Germany, which will provide a broad range of cloud solutions and services to clients locally and internationally.  Located in Ehningen, Germany, home to IBM's largest data center in Europe, the new facility will host a range of technology platforms and optimized service delivery processes, enabling its clients to harness the immense potential offered by cloud computing.

  (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO)
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"The opening of this center places IBM in a strong position to meet the growing demand for cloud solutions and services in the market," said Michael Diemer, general manager, Global Technology Services, IBM Germany. "Meeting the highest standards of technological innovation and data security -- which is vital to clients in sensitive areas such as insurance, banking and the public sector -- the new facility joins our Cloud Delivery Center in IBM Raleigh, North Carolina as part of our globally integrated cloud delivery network.  It will offer local and international clients world-class secure and cost effective cloud capabilities to meet their fast-changing business needs."

The center will also provide clients access to IBM's emerging portfolio of standardised cloud services.  These include:

  --  IBM Smart Business Desktop Cloud - The service provides anytime,
      anywhere access to applications, information and resources, and
      deliver a resilient and secure, standards-based desktop environment
      behind a client's firewall.
  --  IBM Smart Business Desktop on the IBM Cloud - A fully managed
      pre-priced subscription service that delivers desktop virtualization
      in a hosted environment reducing total cost of ownership, easier
      management and enhanced data security.
  --  IBM Smart Business Development and Test on the IBM Cloud - The service
      allows clients to expand internal development and test efforts with
      instant access to resources through IBM's secure, scalable cloud
      delivery model, software and image lifecycle management capabilities.
      IBM's enterprise-friendly approach to cloud complements clients'
      existing data center and development investments.

IBM is working with a range of business partners across cloud management, security, software development and testing support.  As a result, IBM can offer clients flexibility, scalability, enterprise-grade security and control for development and test on the IBM Cloud.  By co-operating with Novell for example, IBM has SUSE Linux enterprise components available and can offer its enterprise customers a full range of Novell capabilities for smart development and workload testing services.

In March 2008, IBM opened its first European Cloud Computing Center in Dublin, Ireland, focusing on client innovation and cloud research activities.

IBM predicts that the market for cloud computing will grow by around 28 percent a year in the period 2008-2012, from $47 billion to $126 billion US dollars.

For more information about IBM's cloud computing products and services, please visit http://www.ibm.com/cloud.

  Contact:
  Jen Knecht
  917-472-3607
  knechtj@us.ibm.com

  In Germany
  Christiane Schuetz
  +49-7034-151928
  Schuetz_Christiane@de.ibm.com

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Source: IBM
   

CONTACT:  Jen Knecht, +1-917-472-3607, knechtj@us.ibm.com, or in Germany,
Christiane Schuetz, +49-7034-151928, Schuetz_Christiane@de.ibm.com

Web Site:  http://www.ibm.com/cloud

Ford Touts Benefits of HD Radio(TM) Technology Available in 2011 Edge with New Marketing Campaign

- 2011 Edge to offer HD Radio Technology as a factory installed option featuring iTunes® Tagging - 11-week radio campaign to air across 600-plus stations in the top 100 U.S. broadcast markets - Ford launches 2011 Edge Web content featuring HD Radio Technology

COLUMBIA, Md., July 15 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced the launch of a new marketing campaign with Ford Motor Company for its 2011 Edge highlighting the benefits of HD Radio Technology. As part of the campaign which launched this week, Ford has unveiled a new dedicated Web page for the midsize crossover, along with an 11-week radio advertising blitz. The 2011 Edge is set to hit dealerships in the fall and will offer the world's first automotive implementation of iTunes Tagging in a factory-installed HD Radio receiver.

The radio ads - featuring five 30-second spots - will run from July 13th through September 26th across 600-plus stations in the top 100 U.S. broadcast markets. The ads will tout HD Radio Technology innovations ranging from iTunes Tagging to dramatically expanded radio content via HD2/HD3 channels to noticeably better audio quality. The campaign will air nationally on HD Digital Radio Alliance member stations and from other committed broadcasters. The HD Digital Radio Alliance is a joint initiative of leading radio broadcasters whose mission is to accelerate the rollout of HD Radio Technology. Member broadcasters include Beasley Broadcast Group, Bonneville International, Buckley Radio, CBS Radio, Citadel Broadcasting, Clear Channel Radio, Emmis Communications, Entercom, Greater Media and WBEB Philadelphia. These broadcasters have continued their commitment of inventory and marketing efforts to support the consumer launch of HD Radio Technology and today Ford is the beneficiary of the industry's dedication to the technology.

Ford has created a dedicated Web page for the 2011 Edge, providing detailed information on the vehicle's technology, which includes a section devoted to HD Radio Technology and a compelling video: http://tinyurl.com/2u4gwrj

"Ford's Edge marketing campaign will demonstrate the great point-of-sale value HD Radio Technology provides our brand partners, and builds on growing awareness and adoption by consumers," said Jeff Jury, Chief Operating Officer, iBiquity Digital Corp. "New rollout benchmarks are being set by the automotive industry, enabling many new car buyers to experience new HD Radio Technology services and capabilities for themselves."

The 2011 Ford Edge features a wide suite of new convenience features and technologies, led by the award-winning MyFord Touch(TM) driver connect technology. Powered by SYNC®, MyFord Touch is available with a Sony® Audio System, which incorporates HD Radio Technology with iTunes Tagging capability.

HD Radio Technology transforms the radio experience. HD Radio receivers provide static-free, crystal-clear reception on both AM and FM: CD-quality sound on FM; FM-stereo quality sound on AM. Content is enhanced via HD2/HD3 channels, extra FM content only available with an HD Radio enabled radio receiver. HD2/HD3 channels are broadcast adjacent to a broadcaster's traditional main channel, which is referred to as the HD1. For drivers and their passengers, the extra channels mean an infusion of FREE music, news and other formats, including new content from emerging artists, local bands, sports, foreign-language programming and much more. Currently, there are over 2,000 radio stations in the U.S. broadcasting with HD Radio Technology, with more than 1,150 airing HD2/HD3/HD4 channels. To view the full list of HD Radio stations, please visit: http://www.hdradio.com/

iTunes Tagging provides drivers with a simple way to capture the identification of a song or other programming they hear on an HD Radio receiver for later sampling and purchase from the iTunes Store. Listeners simply push a button on an equipped HD Radio receiver and the song information is stored for transfer to an iPhone or iPod. When synced to the iTunes Store, the listener is presented with a listing of tagged songs. For more information on iTunes Tagging, go to: http://www.at.ford.com/SiteCollectionImages/2009_NA/pdfs/itunes_tagging.pdf.

About iBiquity Digital Corporation

iBiquity Digital Corporation is the developer of HD Radio(TM) Technology, which is fueling the digital radio revolution in the United States and around the world. The digital technology enables broadcasters to offer new and unique FM content via HD2/HD3 channels, crystal-clear sound and data services on both the AM and FM bands - all free, with no subscription fee. Leading broadcasters, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers and retailers are committed to HD Radio Technology. iBiquity Digital is a privately held company with operations in Columbia, MD, Auburn Hills, MI, and Basking Ridge, NJ. For more information, please visit http://www.hdradio.com/ and http://www.ibiquity.com/.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010, and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.

  For additional information, please contact:

  For iBiquity:
  Scott Cianciulli / Nancy Zakhary
  Brainerd Communicators
  212-986-6667
  cianciulli@braincomm.com / nancy@braincomm.com

Note to editors: HD Radio(TM) and the "HD Radio" logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. The "HD" in HD Radio(TM) is part of iBiquity Digital's brand name for its advanced digital AM/FM system. It does not mean hybrid digital or high-definition digital; both of these are incorrect.

Source: iBiquity Digital
   

CONTACT:  For iBiquity: Scott Cianciulli, cianciulli@braincomm.com, Nancy
Zakhary, nancy@braincomm.com, both of Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667

Web Site:  http://www.ibiquity.com/

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Bracketron Unveils New Line of BlackBerry® Mobile Mounting Solutions

Popular Hip-Kicker(TM) line expanded to include BlackBerry Curve(TM), Storm(TM) and Tour(TM) products.

MINNEAPOLIS, July 15 -- Bracketron, the leading manufacturer of mounting solutions for mobile consumer electronics, today introduced nine new Hip-Kicker products for the BlackBerry Curve, Storm and Tour. The Hip-Kicker line, already available for Apple iPhone®, is sold as a stand-alone belt clip, or with a variety of detachable mounting configuration options for your car, including windshield and air vent.

For added convenience, the product also features a "kickstand" feature for viewing in portrait or landscape mode on a desktop.

"We are excited about the continued growth of our Hip-Kicker line to now include popular BlackBerry models," said Mark Mandel, Executive Vice President. "Hip-Kicker offers users unparalleled versatility in their car or on the go and is just one of many innovative products we offer that intelligently extends the use of your device."

Hip-Kicker products are currently available exclusively on the Bracketron website at http://www.bracketron.com.

About Bracketron

Founded in 2001, Bracketron's successful first product offering, the custom bezel mount, was engineered for the professional installer looking for custom mounting solutions.

Today, Bracketron is the leading manufacturer and supplier of mounting solutions and accessories for GPS, satellite radio, cell phone, iPod/iPhone/iPad, BlackBerry, laptop & netbook computer and other mobile electronics. Our robust product line includes innovative mounting solutions for your window, cup holder, dash, vent and visor.

For more information about the company, visit http://www.bracketron.com/ or call 1.866.237.4443.

Source: Bracketron
   

CONTACT:  Christian Johnson of Bracketron, +1-952-746-7775

Web Site:  http://www.bracketron.com/

Fluke Networks Releases Second Edition Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide

Acclaimed Book Addresses the Fundamentals of Networking Technology for Anticipating, Identifying and Solving Problems that Engineers Face Every Day

EVERETT, Wash., July 15 -- Fluke Networks, a world leader in network installation, monitoring and analysis, announces the second edition of its Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide:  Field-Tested Solutions for Everyday Problems.  The second edition is a real-world guide to help anticipate, find and solve network problems fast and is a follow up to the book's popular first edition, which was a sought after resource for network and system administrators.

While the evolution of technology has in some cases simplified the tools engineers use to perform their jobs, understanding the basics of networking remains a necessary and valuable skill.  According to Debra Curtis, research vice president in the Gartner IT Operations Management group, "basic training opportunities are not as common as they once were, so today's network engineers often lack access or exposure to the fundamental information that engineers were accustomed to a decade ago."  Engineers and technicians can turn to the Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for guidance, starting with the fundamentals of networking, running through troubleshooting and triage, moving up through performance optimization.

"We've long been a friend of the industry, striving to offer practical information that's useful for those professionals tasked with installing, supporting, monitoring and troubleshooting today's networks and infrastructure," said Gary Ger, Vice President of Marketing, Fluke Networks.  "The release of this indispensable resource further exemplifies our commitment to the continued development and support of network engineers."

The Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide provides trustworthy information for best practices in IT networking, offering real-world advice for today's core technologies, addressing the requirements of network engineers and technicians for solid information on the fundamentals of networking, including:

  --  Using the OSI model to more efficiently troubleshoot networks layer by
      layer
  --  Copper and fiber-optic cabling:  theory, operation and troubleshooting
  --  Media Access Control (MAC) Layer:  Ethernet theory and operation
  --  Identifying and resolving problems related to IPv4. protocols
  --  Preventing problems before they occur
  --  Discovering device behavior
  --  Troubleshooting switches
  --  Using a protocol analyzer more successfully
  --  Creating network documentation to more efficiently prevent and resolve
      problems

Authored by Fluke Networks' Neal Allen, a senior engineer in the Fluke Networks Technical Assistance Center (TAC), the recently released book has received praise and positive feedback from industry stakeholders and influencers, including a member of the IT Knowledge Exchange Community.

For more information on the Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, visit http://www.flukenetworks.com/nmtg

About Fluke Networks

Fluke Networks provides innovative solutions for the installation and certification, testing, monitoring and analysis of copper, fiber and wireless networks used by enterprises and telecommunications carriers. The company's comprehensive line of solutions provides network installers, owners, and maintainers with superior vision, combining speed, accuracy and ease of use to optimize network performance. Headquartered in Everett, Washington, the company distributes its products in more than 50 countries. More information can be found by visiting Fluke Networks' Web site at http://www.flukenetworks.com or by calling (800) 283-5853.

Source: Fluke Networks
   

CONTACT:  Tara Hanney of GolinHarris, +1-713-513-9561,
thanney@golinharris.com, for Fluke Networks

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

Ted and The Paley Center for Media Announce TEDWomen

Global Conference Will Showcase Innovative Ideas By and About Women and Girls

NEW YORK, July 15 -- On December 7 and 8, 2010, in an unprecedented partnership, TED and The Paley Center for Media will produce the first-ever TEDWomen: a gathering of global thought leaders and innovators in Washington, DC, connecting to thousands of online participants and self-organized events around the world.

TEDWomen will reveal: Who are the women leading change? What ideas are they championing? How are they shaping the future? It will also explore how women and men often orchestrate different but complementary approaches to ideas worth spreading.

The cross-disciplinary, cross-generational program will focus on how women think and work, communicate and collaborate, learn and lead - what this means and why it matters to all of us. Speakers from around the globe-from anthropologists to artists, scientists to soldiers, bankers to builders, farmers to futurists-will share their ideas in the classic TED format, creating a program that surprises and inspires. The event will convene an international audience of men and women.

"Investing in women and girls may once have been considered a radical notion, but today its value is clear," says Pat Mitchell, president of the Paley Center and host of the conference. "In developing nations, women and girls provide the vital link to economic growth, public health, and political stability. In the west, generations of educated women are forging new directions in the sciences, arts, business, and beyond. TEDWomen gives us a chance to amplify this striking moment in our global history and to understand more fully the contributions of women and girls in every aspect of our life and work."

"TED's entire focus as an organization is on 'ideas worth spreading,' and there's a rich vein of powerful ideas to share about women's role as change agents," says Chris Anderson, Curator of TED. "We're eager to begin a global conversation that will continue long after the event about the new-and sometimes old-ways that women are shaping the future."

  Speakers you will hear from at TEDWomen include:
  --  The women who redesigned their country's financial system in the wake
      of near-catastrophe;

  --  The physician who discovered the life-saving importance of treating
      men and women differently

  --  The tech pioneer whose human-centered approach is redefining how we
      interact with computers

  --  A world leader bringing peace to her conflict-ridden nation

  --  The teenage filmmaker whose stories changed how a community saw itself

  --  A maverick CEO whose ideas on women and leadership will surprise you

  --  The anthropologist who traces altruism to the mother-child bond

  --  The sports champion who defies convention with her ability and her
      appearance

  --  The explorer collecting stories and preserving languages of endangered
      cultures

TEDWomen will be held at the International Trade Center, located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, and will close with a celebratory evening program, the first event held at the newly built, architecturally stunning United States Institute of Peace.

TEDWomen also will be connected live to self-organized events across the globe as part of the TEDx program, which allows licensed individuals and organizations to hold their own TED-like events. These gatherings will connect thousands of people from every continent, creating a global dialogue over the course of the two-day event.

TEDWomen will be supported by partner companies that have powerful brand stories to tell around women.  These will include Abu Dhabi's Shawati' Magazine, AOL, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women, The Coca-Cola Company, and The Levi's® Brand for Women. Each will contribute to the conference and also play a key role in amplifying the ideas after the event.

Registration for TEDWomen is available at http://conferences.ted.com/TEDWomen/ beginning Thursday, July 15, 2010.

Groups or individuals around the world are encouraged to hold their own independently organized TEDx event in conjunction with TEDWomen. More than 600 TEDx events have been held to date, in more than 98 countries and 25 languages.

About the Paley Center: The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1976 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. http://www.paleycenter.org

About TED: TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 26 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. At TED, the world's leading thinkers and doers are asked to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. Two major TED events are held each year: The TED Conference takes place every spring in Long Beach, California (along with a simulcast, TEDActive, in Palm Springs), and TEDGlobal is held each summer in Oxford, UK. TED's media initiatives include TED.com, where new TEDTalks are posted daily, the Open TV Project, bringing TEDTalks to global broadcast networks, and the Open Translation Project, which allows any TEDTalk to be translated into any language by volunteers worldwide. TED has established the annual TED Prize, where exceptional individuals win "one wish to change the world"; TEDx, which supports individuals and groups in hosting local, self-organized events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to become part of the TED community.

TEDGlobal 2010, "And Now the Good News," is being held this week in Oxford, UK. TEDWomen, "Revealing the Ideas of Women and Girls Worldwide," will be held December 7-8, 2010, in Washington, DC, with partner events worldwide. TED2011, "The Rediscovery of Wonder," will be held February 28-March 4, 2011, in Long Beach, California, along with the TEDActive simulcast in Palm Springs, California.

Source: TEDWomen
   

CONTACT:  Amanda Fox, +1-212-584-5000, ext 219, afox@fenton.com

Web Site:  http://conferences.ted.com/TEDWomen

STMicroelectronics Enables Even More Interactive Portables with New Microphone Interface Chip

Complete microphone interface on a miniature chip supports diverse audio-enabled applications

GENEVA, July 15 -- As demand continues to grow for smaller dimensions and extra functions in mobile devices such as smartphones and other portable devices, a new integrated circuit (IC) from STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a world leader in protection and filtering devices, reduces the total space required to embed microphones for a variety of functions.

Consumer-electronic applications requiring a microphone are increasing, as users expect to use their PCs for voice calls, use voice commands to control devices such as GPS receivers and automotive systems, and record audio directly onto portable media devices. In addition, mobile devices such as cellphones that have traditionally featured one microphone are now adding extra microphones to support active noise cancellation for improved user experience.

Although demand for embedded microphones is increasing, little extra space - if any - is available inside the enclosure. Designers need solutions that make the microphone smaller and allow the essential interface circuitry to be mounted on the printed circuit board. ST's EMIF02-MIC07F3 is a next-generation device integrating the complete noise filtering, ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and biasing for one microphone in a single IC occupying only 1.37mm2. The single chip replaces multiple discrete components that consume at least 20.8mm2.

The EMIF02-MIC07F3 also enhances performance by using ST's advanced PZT (Lead Zirconium Titanate) process, which allows high capacitance values within ultra-miniature dimensions. This gives designers extra freedom to optimize the filter characteristics. In addition, as all of the interface components are fabricated on a single chip, close matching between the capacitor and resistor values produces more repeatable performance than is possible with discrete components. This enhances the quality of the end product.

  Major features of the EMIF02-MIC07F3:
  --  1.17 x 1.17mm ST IPAD(TM) (Integrated Passive and Active Devices)
      package
  --  IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD protection
  --  High capacitance-density PZT technology: 45nF per mm2
  --  Single-chip solution enables:
      --  Simplified design
      --  Faster time to market
      --  Enhanced reliability
      --  Efficient supply-chain management

Samples of the EMIF02-MIC07F3 are available now, in 8-bump lead-free flip-chip IPAD package. The device will be priced at $0.25 in quantities of 5000. Additional pricing options are available for larger quantities.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2009, the Company's net revenues were $8.51 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.

IPAD is a trademark of STMicroelectronics.

Source: STMicroelectronics
   

CONTACT:  Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-781-591-0354,
michael.markowitz@st.com

Web Site:  http://www.st.com/

Early Lines, Excitement Greet DROID X Arrival at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores

Hundreds Purchase DROID X at Special Midnight Store Openings Featured in Online Video, Photos; Many Stores Open Early Nationwide Today

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 15 -- Hundreds of customers lined up outside Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in U.S. cities, including at special midnight openings in Columbia, Md. and Frisco, Texas, to be among the first to purchase Verizon Wireless' new DROID X by Motorola, which went on sale today.

On-camera interviews with customers who purchased the DROID X smartphone at a special midnight store opening can now be viewed:

  --  On the Verizon Wireless YouTube channel at
      http://www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV
  --  In the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
      http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

  Images Also Available

Images of customers purchasing DROID X on its first day of sale - many Verizon Wireless Communications Stores opened early to meet customer demand - are also available in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library (http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia).  For local store location information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/storelocator.

Learn More About DROID X

Featuring ultra high-speed Web browsing, a fast 1 GHz processor, intuitive social messaging, Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 and HD video capabilities, DROID X is available beginning today exclusively at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com. Additional device details can be found at http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/07/pr2010-07-14.html.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with  81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

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

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

Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Virtual Payment Solution Provider MATOMY Launches Engage Bar Web-Based Widget

Innovative, web-based (not downloaded) and customizable widget enables proactively engaging with players, increasing offer revenue potential and engagement opportunities for online games, social network applications, publishers and marketers

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 15 -- MATOMY (http://www.matomy.com), an innovator among virtual payment solution providers, announces the launch of Engage Bar (http://www.matomy.com/bar/), a web-based widget enabling proven increase in engagement between users and games, social networks, publishers and marketers.

With engagement an objective for so many online marketers, MATOMY's new Engage Bar (http://www.matomy.com/bar/) provides social network applications, online and freemium games, Massive Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs), publishers and marketers with an opportunity to engage with their users in real-time. According to test results from MATOMY Engage Bar beta testing partners, Engage Bar generated a 43% greater offer conversion rate for MMOGs than through traditional offer pages. Click here to see Engage Bar for yourself: http://www.matomy.com/bar/

Though developed as a virtual payment solution for social network applications and games to generate increased offer conversions, the Engage Bar is a solution which can provide all publishers and marketers with an opportunity to improve engagement with their end-users. The Engage Bar is fully customizable in terms of shape, size and colors, and is web-based - not a download. As the name suggests, the Engage Bar enables integrating engaging user-driven applications, like Facebook Connect, news and stock tickers, weather - any application that will add value for users.

Because the Engage Bar is present for users in real-time, it provides a proactive opportunity to engage users and provide them with offers when they are most receptive to them.

Beyond announcing the Engage Bar, MATOMY is also announcing an investment of $1 million by Ilan Shiloah and Nir Tarlovsky. Mr. Shiloah is noted in the European advertising community, serving as Chairman of McCann Worldgroup, Israel, and as a member of the Executive Board of McCann Erickson Europe.

"MATOMY provides us with great opportunities among alternative payment solutions that are comfortable for us to implement and for our users to use," said Vjacheslav Kanivetc, CTO of Ambergames (http://www.ambergames.com).

"The Engage Bar is a compelling new offering for online publishers seeking additional sources of monetization," said Erez Sadan, CEO of MATOMY. "Test results have exceeded our most optimistic projections - Engage Bar is indeed an engaging offering which encourages users to engage with the offers presented."

About MATOMY:

MATOMY is an innovator among virtual payment solution providers for social network applications, online games, MMOs, publishers and marketers. Offering a turnkey platform to both publishers and advertisers, MATOMY provides its clients with unique opportunities to channel revenue from both banner and offer advertising from a single source. MATOMY's strength is derived from the company's proprietary offer and currency exchange technology, which enables generating higher conversions within and outside of the offer wall.  MATOMY's network reach includes localized offers in local languages from national and global companies throughout Eastern, Central and Western Europe, Southern and Eastern Asia, and North and South America. For more information about MATOMY, please visit http://www.matomy.com.

  Contact Info:
  Uriah Av-Ron
  PR for MATOMY
  T: (646) 755-6120
  E: uriah@oasis-pr.com

Source: MATOMY
   

CONTACT:  Uriah Av-Ron, PR for MATOMY, +1-646-755-6120,
uriah@oasis-pr.com

Web Site:  http://www.matomy.com/

Vlingo Launches 'SuperDialer' for Android(TM) Devices

Vlingo Unlocks the Cloud-based Phonebook

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 15 -- Vlingo Corporation, the world's leading provider of intelligent voice applications that turn your words into action, today released a new feature for Android devices users called "SuperDialer."

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Vlingo's original voice dialer connects users with people from a personal address book while SuperDialer expands on that functionality by accessing an infinite phone book to bridge a connection with any business, anywhere, anytime. This groundbreaking functionality can be accessed quickly and easily by using Vlingo's Tap & Speak home screen widget. Doing so instantaneously unlocks reviews, ratings, maps and directions in addition to one-click calling.

"Consumers who have experienced the convenience and safety of Vlingo have asked for more ways to use it on the go," said Dave Grannan, president & CEO at Vlingo. "Adding SuperDialer was a natural progression to the product.  With Vlingo, people no longer need to use a phone book, call 411 or search the web just to call a business. Instead you can just say what you want to do and we turn your words into actions."

SuperDialer surpasses other voice dialing applications because it gives users the flexibility in how they access the information they need:

  --  "Call Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach"
  --  "Call dentist"
  --  "Directions to Fenway Park"

In addition to SuperDialer, Vlingo for Android(TM) can power most tasks on Android devices. Users can simply press the "Vlingo widget" to:

  --  send text and email messages
  --  search the web using Google or Yahoo!
  --  update Twitter status
  --  open built-in and 3rd party applications
  --  speak into any application with the Vlingo Everywhere voice keyboard
  --  SafeReader -- hear incoming text & email messages while you drive

  Availability, Compatibility and Price

Vlingo is available for Android 2.x and above. U.S. users can download Vlingo on device from the Android Market.  Click here to see SuperDialer in action.

For a limited time only, Vlingo for Android(TM) is available for a one-time fee of $9.99.

Follow Vlingo on Facebook at http://facebook.com/vlingopage, on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vlingo and on the Vlingo blog at http://blog.vlingo.com/ for regular news and updates.

About Vlingo

Vlingo's intelligent voice applications turn your words into action.  Simply speak to your phone to connect with the people, businesses and activities that are important to you.  Vlingo is the safest and easiest way to get things done while on the go. Send text and email messages, search the web, use Google maps, update Twitter and more. Founded in 2006, Vlingo is backed by Charles River Ventures, Sigma Partners, Yahoo! and AT&T and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, go to http://www.vlingo.com.

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Source: Vlingo Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Erin Keleher of Vlingo, +1-617-283-2285, erin@vlingo.com

Web Site:  http://www.vlingo.com/

Gogo Inflight Internet Offers Free Service on the New Samsung Vibrant Exclusively from T-Mobile USA

ITASCA, Ill., July 15 -- Aircell, the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity, will offer up to one month of free inflight Wi-Fi data access to owners of the Samsung Vibrant(TM), the latest Android(TM)-powered device from T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile).  The Vibrant is available for purchase today and this special offer is valid for one month from registration or until January 31, 2011, whichever comes first.

Available exclusively from T-Mobile starting today, the Vibrant comes fully loaded with a pre-installed entertainment package, including Gogo® Inflight Internet access on more than 3,500 daily flights in the Continental U.S.

"As smartphones become more prevalent, we want to make it even easier for those traveling to access their email and favorite websites as well as Twitter and Facebook," said Aircell President and CEO, Michael Small.  "We want to provide the Vibrant customers with a seamless way to continue their mobile experience at 30,000 feet."

A Samsung Galaxy S(TM) device, the Vibrant has comprehensive multimedia capabilities to combine the user's entertainment and communication needs into one device.  Its 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen display gives customers a vivid, HD-like viewing experience when surfing the web, watching movies, playing games or reading an e-book.

Today, Gogo is available on nearly 1,000 commercial aircraft and over 3,500 daily flights in the Continental U.S.  The service will continue to roll out on additional routes and airline partners throughout 2010 and beyond.

About Aircell

Aircell® is the world's leading provider of airborne communications.  As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation.  In 2008, the Aircell Network and its inflight portal, Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet.  In addition, the Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more.  A similar feature set is available to Business aircraft operators.  Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois.  Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay in touch, in flight®.  For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.

About Gogo

Gogo®, powered by Aircell, turns a commercial airplane into a Wi-Fi hotspot with true inflight Internet access.  Passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, can surf the Web, check e-mail, instant message, access a corporate VPN and more.  For more information about Gogo, please visit http://www.gogoinflight.com.  You can also follow 'gogoInflight' on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/gogoinflight) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/gogoinflight).

© 2010 Aircell LLC.  Aircell, Gogo and in touch, in flight are trademarks of Aircell or its affiliates.  All rights reserved.

  Contact:
  Andrea Davidoff
  212.994.7617
  aircell@rfbinder.com

Source: Aircell
   

CONTACT:  Andrea Davidoff, +1-212-994-7617, aircell@rfbinder.com

Web Site:  http://www.aircell.com/

eScholar Releases the Latest Version of its Education Data Warehouse Product

Helps Education Agencies Better Meet Longitudinal Data System Goals

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 15 -- eScholar LLC, the leader in education data management solutions, has announced the release of version 12 of the eScholar Complete Data Warehouse® for PK-12 (CDW-PK12).  Successfully implemented by eight state education agencies (SEAs) including New York, Nebraska, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Iowa, Kentucky and North Carolina, CDW-PK12 is the nation's most widely used PK-12 data warehouse product. CDW-PK12 enables SEAs and local education agencies to integrate and use vast amounts of education data to drive improvements in the effectiveness of education.  This allows them to better meet the educational needs of individual students and create more productive and valuable citizens.

"The new and expanded functionality in version 12 of CDW-PK12 is the result of our ongoing collaboration with our customers as well as our efforts to better meet the evolving requirements and objectives of local, state and federal education leaders and policymakers," said eScholar product manager Russ Redgate. "This release expands a number of areas of the data model and incorporates enhancements in support of new national objectives including Race to the Top and P-20 longitudinal data systems."

  Highlights of this new release, which is available immediately, include:

  --  Enhancements to support Course and Grades data and improve ability to
      link students to course grades and teachers
  --  New domain for collecting any flavor of credits and GPA, both
      cumulative and by academic term
  --  Enhanced linkage between PK-12 and postsecondary products
  --  Support for multiple fund sources for a staff assignment
  --  Pilot support for state and local academic standards
  --  Load time performance improvements
  --  Online help capabilities
  --  New Student Contacts domain provides ability to store unlimited
      contact information for students

Organizations can learn more about version 12 of eScholar CDW-PK12 by visiting http://www.escholar.com or visiting our booth at the upcoming NCES Summer Data Conference July 28 through July 30, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland.

About eScholar

eScholar is the nation's leading education data management company focused exclusively on improving education by providing educators with the most effective data management tools possible. eScholar products have become the recognized standards in data warehousing and student/staff identification systems. eScholar customers are realizing significant improvements in their ability to meet mandated reporting requirements but more importantly in their ability to improve pre-K through postsecondary student achievement. The eScholar Complete Data Warehouse® products are the most comprehensive solutions available for integrating, cleansing, and managing thousands of education related data elements. The eScholar Uniq-ID® products are the leaders in generating, assigning, and managing statewide unique student and staff identifiers. Relied on by 11 state education agencies and over 3,500 districts across the country, eScholar products transform the way educators use data. For more information about eScholar, visit http://www.escholar.com or call 877-328-2969.

Source: eScholar LLC
   

CONTACT:  Daysie T. Kratz, Director, Sales and Marketing, eScholar LLC,
+1-914-989-2937, dkratz@escholar.com

Web Site:  http://www.escholar.com/

Introducing YourTechReport.com: Gadget News and Reviews For The Rest of Us

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 15 -- Everyday Giants LLC is pleased to announce the official launch of YourTechReport.com; an online hub of information, news and detailed reviews of tech products geared toward a non-tech-savvy audience.

"Most of the people we speak with, including our own families, don't want to know the complete spec list of every new toy out there; they just want to know what they should buy and why...and that's why we're here!" says Mitchell Whitfield, Co-Founder of Everyday Giants LLC and YourTechReport.com.

Already online since July 1st, YourTechReport has published several exclusive product reviews and has been providing readers with the latest tech news daily. Today's official launch marks the expansion of the franchise with the introductions of the YourTechReport Minute on Sirius/XM Radio, a weekly audio podcast, live twitter updates and hands-on video reviews.

"The (radio) feature is great because it gives people bite-sized bits of information during their already busy days. When they have time, they can head to the website to get more info or just take what they got!" says Marc Aflalo, Co-Founder of Everyday Giants LLC and YourTechReport.com. "The (radio) feature will be in syndication as well as on Sirius/XM, so that we can reach a broadcast audience who just want the facts."

YourTechReport.com also encourages user input and participation. Two key categories are "You Asked for It," which provides reviews of user-suggested items and "What We're Excited About" which profiles really cool tech that everyone has to have such as the Parrot AR.Drone - one of the site's first hands-on video features and in depth reviews.

Source: Everyday Giants LLC
   

CONTACT:  Marc Aflalo, Co-Founder, Everyday Giants LLC, +1 (888)
408-6740, aflalo@everydaygiants.com