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Videocon Telecommunications Limited Launches Advanced Mobile Data Services Powered by Acision

NEW DELHI, June 2, 2010--

    - Acision Deploys Advanced Messaging, Mobile Broadband and
Charging Solutions at Videocon GSM Mobile Services

    Acision, a world leader in mobile data, today announces that
Videocon Telecommunications Limited, the newest entrant in the Indian mobile
market, has selected Acision's mobile data solutions in order to provide the
most innovative, highest-quality mobile services to users in the region. By
working with Acision, Videocon will be able to offer the latest messaging,
mobile broadband and charging solutions, enabling the operator to quickly
grow its market share.

    In the run up to its launch, Videocon will rollout a range of
rich mobile messaging, mobile broadband, advanced voicemail, prepaid data
charging and mobile marketing services. These services will be powered by a
broad range of Acision's mobile data products, all part of Acision's Data
Services Architecture and Broadband Mobility Suite, including:

   
    - The Acision SMSC, Acision MMSC and Acision Voicemail, all
    powering the core messaging services

    - Acision Message Plus enabling personalised messaging

    - Acision Open Internet Proxy supporting mobile broadband

    - Acision Mobile Data Charging Engine enabling flexible and
    reliable charging scenarios.

    - Acision Business Tools for business intelligence and
    reporting.

    With this integrated mobile data solution, Videocon can
develop highly personalised and differentiated mobile service offerings that
will support the newcomer in building a sustainable growth strategy.

    S. Krishnan, Group CTO & CIO of Videocon Telecommunications
Limited, said: "This investment represents our commitment to the Indian
market as a serious contender in providing the most advanced mobile data
services, delivering superior value to our subscribers. Through the
partnership with Acision, we have access to the broadest range of world-class
communications solutions. Furthermore, Acision has the proven experience and
expertise to enable Videocon to bring innovative services to full mass-market
adoption."

    Atanu Choudhury, Vice President & General Manager of Acision
in India, commented: "India is a highly competitive mobile market where
incremental voice traffic only has a marginal impact on revenues. Videocon
Mobile Services, supported by Acision, will aim to encourage data consumption
by responding to market demands with dynamic services that enhance the user
experience, while also controlling its total cost of ownership and ensuring
profitability. Acision looks forward to supporting Videocon as it establishes
itself as an innovative player in the Indian mobile market."

    NOTES TO EDITORS

    About Acision

    As a world leader in mobile data, Acision aims to power innovation and
profitable growth in mobile data services. As the pioneer of mobile
messaging, Acision's real-time mobile data solutions support its customers
worldwide to drive new revenues with innovative services while controlling,
optimising and monetising data traffic. For more information, visit Acision
at http://www.acision.com

    About Videocon Mobile Services

    Videocon Mobile Services is a next-generation GSM mobile
service network launched by the Rs.25,000 crore Videocon Group. The brand
will soon be present across India. The company has partnered with global
technology leaders to create a robust infrastructure featuring future-ready
mobile technologies. Powered by a 2.75G EDGE GSM network, Videocon Mobile
Services aims to redefine the Indian mobile telecommunications industry,
leveraging a combination of the parent company's strong brand recall and
retail reach with a spirit of innovation and customer centricity.

    The Videocon Group is a global business conglomerate with a
strong presence in Household Consumer Goods, Telecom, DTH, Retail, Oil & Gas
and the Power sector. The Group is rated among India's Top 15 Business Houses
and is listed among the 100 Emerging Giants of the World according to a
Boston Consulting Group study, in addition to being rated amongst the Top 15
of India's 'buzziest brands' by agencyfaqs in 2010.

Source: Acision UK Ltd

Press Contacts: Radha K Floerke, Acision, Tel: +65-6505-1021 / +65-96-7373-89, Email: radha.floerke@acision.com; Dipa Joisher, Lewis PR, Tel: +91-22-2521-1020, Email: acisionin@lewispr.com

Innocomm Delivers First Android 3.5G Smartphone with Telegent Mobile TV

Shark model targets growing smartphone market with low-price, high-end entry

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 1 -- At Computex Taipei 2010 today, Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile, and Innocomm, a Taiwan-based provider of broadband wireless solutions, announced the introduction of the first 3.5G touchscreen smartphone based on the Android operating system to incorporate Telegent mobile TV technology.

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The Innocomm Shark, which features a 3.2 inch WVGA (800x480) display, capacitive touchscreen, 8 megapixel autofocus camera, 3.5G connectivity, Wi-Fi and analog TV, is designed to address the growing interest in feature-rich touchscreen smartphones while entering the category at a price significantly lower than current comparable models.  According to Gartner Dataquest, the smartphone market is expected to grow by nearly 50% in 2010 and 2011, outperforming basic handset growth over the next five years.

Innocomm is among a growing number of mobile device developers to build in Telegent's free-to-air mobile TV technology as a competitive differentiator.  The Shark's analog TV feature provides consumers with mobile access to the same free-to-air television programming that they view on conventional TV sets, delivering ready access to news, sports and other preferred programming while on the go.  The handset's large, high quality display combined with touchscreen controls allows for a high quality viewing experience.  The model also incorporates the ability to record TV clips to a microSD card. Innocomm plans to add digital TV capability to future models.

"We expect the phone's price and feature profile to appeal to operators seeking to add  3.5G Android smartphones to their portfolio and to leverage 3G as a strategic growth platform," said Paul Wang, President at Innocomm.  "The combination of analog TV with Android's feature-rich platform allows us to deliver both operator and consumer extraordinary value in markets in Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe."

Telegent has shipped more than 80 million mobile TV receivers since it first introduced its mobile TV solutions in mid-2007. The company will demonstrate its latest solutions for mobile devices at this week's event, June 1 - 5, at the Grand Hyatt Taipei, suites #1032 and 1033.

"Innocomm is well known for its quality and innovative designs," said Samuel Sheng, president and chief executive officer. "Innocomm's new model will provide carriers who are leveraging analog TV as a strategic differentiator to deliver a compelling offering in the high end smartphone category."

About Telegent Systems, Inc.

Telegent Systems is a fabless semiconductor company that enables the reception of live, free-to-air analog and digital broadcast television in mobile handsets and other portable consumer devices.  Telegent's television-on-a-chip solutions solve the long-standing technical challenges that have precluded mobile reception of analog broadcast TV, enabling manufacturers and operators to benefit from the convergence of broadcast TV with mobile and portable devices.  Telegent's products are the most widely sold broadcast television solutions for mobile handsets in the world.  For more information, visit http://www.telegent.com.

About Innocomm Mobile Technology Corporation

Innocomm is headquartered in the Science Based Industrial Park in HsinChu, Taiwan.  Innocomm has more than 450 combined years of experience in mobile phone development for Tier-1 brands such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson and LG.   The company strives to be the leading broadband wireless provider in terms of quality, performance and time-to-market.  Current products include both Android 3.5G mobile phones and high speed 3.5G modem embedded modules.  For more information, visit http://www.innocomm.com.

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CONTACT:  Diana Jovin, VP Corporate Marketing of Telegent,
+1-408-990-7092, djovin@telegent.com; or Gary Kao, VP Sales & Marketing
Division of Innocomm, +886-3-5781868, gary.kao@innocomm.com

Web Site:  http://www.telegent.com/

Fashion Designer Miriam J Splane Launches e-Commerce Website

SAN DIEGO, June 1 -- A talented and award-winning designer, Miriam J Splane, launches her couture fashion designs online at http://www.miriamj.com.  Known internationally for her blazing chromatic silk fabrics and exquisite embellishments, each piece of her line is treasured by those who have purchased it.

To date the Miriam J line has been sold through elite specialty boutiques since its conception and release four years ago.  With changing shopping trends and high demands Miriam J will now be available online to meet the increasing needs of her growing clientele.

In celebration of the new launch of http://www.miriamj.com Miriam J Splane held an exclusive fashion show and garden party on May 22nd.  This VIP event included a choreographed runway show of the Spring/Summer 2011 line.  This invitation only event included a garden party soiree held prior to the runway show.

Miriam J designs appeal to the fashion conscious woman who enjoys unique quality to enhance her own personal style.  With a focus on timeless designs, a feminine flare and comfort, each piece adds versatility to any wardrobe.  Miriam said, "I celebrate the glamour of women.  I elevate the feminine; it is my joy to add sophisticated softness to the lives of my clients."

All of Miriam J's fashions are produced in a limited quantity here in the United States.  Miriam J prides herself on the quality of the fabric and the construction of every piece she designs.

Now Miriam J has partnered with Pixeled Business Systems, Inc., to create an easy to use environment for those clients who prefer to buy through the internet.  This concept ensures that women everywhere will now have the opportunity to own a piece of Miriam J's.

Source: Pixeled Business Systems, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer Costantinidis of Pixeled Business Systems, Inc.,
+1-858-566-6060, Jenniferc@pixeled.net

Web Site:  http://www.miriamj.com/

Core Services Offers Fixed Fee Proof of Concept for Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition

Empowering Companies to Make Faster and More Effective Decisions

SOMERSET, N.J., June 1 -- Core Services Corporation ("Core Services"), an Oracle Platinum Partner, launched an exciting and innovative service this week, which enables Oracle clients to acquire critical insight into how Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition ("OBI EE") will empower their decision-makers.

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"Using Core Services' OBI EE Proof of Concept, Oracle users will gain first-hand knowledge as to how Oracle's Business Intelligence ("BI") platform will leverage the investment already made in their existing data sources by unleashing the value within that data," says Ernesto Espinoza, Core Services' National Oracle Business Intelligence Practice Director.  "Oracle's BI applications, which include the BI foundation and tools, provide the industry's first fully integrated, end-to-end Enterprise Performance Management System."  Espinoza continues, "Employing our OBI EE Proof of Concept, companies will master how they can seamlessly harness and convert massive volumes of customer and internal operational data into effective business decisions."

In as little as one to two weeks, Core Services will leverage the OBI EE Suite to reveal how a targeted set of users can benefit from personalized and easy-to-use dashboards.  Core Services has the expertise and competence to effectively deliver Oracle's full spectrum of analytic applications including corporate performance management, interactive dashboarding, and embedded analytic functionality.  As such, Core Services' clients enjoy enhanced insights across multiple business units.

"Today's rapidly evolving business environment requires critically effective decisions to be made at every level of an organization," according to Espinoza who concludes, "Keenly aware that business units in virtually every type and size organization must constantly increase profitability, Core Services is deeply committed to providing their clients with the cutting-edge forecasting and analytic tools needed to develop winning business strategies."

To learn more about Core Services' OBI EE Proof Of Concept Campaign, please visit http://www.coreservices.com/OBIEEpoc.

About Core Services:

Core Services Corporation, an Oracle Platinum Partner, delivers Oracle-based business operations solutions and information systems and support to clients worldwide by providing award-winning Oracle Hosting and Consulting services.  Additionally, Core Services is authorized to sell and service Oracle E-Business Suite, leveraging the Oracle Business Accelerators.  Focused exclusively on Oracle Applications since 1990, Core Services also offers Managed, Remote DBA, Disaster Recovery, and Consulting services for new Oracle implementations and upgrades.  For more information about Core Services, visit http://www.coreservices.com/.

  Contact:
  Jennifer A. Lasida
  Director of Marketing and Events
  Core Services Corporation
  +1 281-394-2360
  jlasida@coreservices.com

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CONTACT:  Jennifer A. Lasida, Director of Marketing and Events, Core
Services Corporation, +1-281-394-2360, jlasida@coreservices.com

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

Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Soundtrack Now Available

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 1 -- Starting today fans can get their hands on the soundtrack to Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 featuring the music of legendary, Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.  The 17-track score from the mega blockbuster, which has become the biggest entertainment launch in history, includes an original score by Lorne Balfe with the main theme and executive music production by Zimmer.

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 soundtrack, which is part of a larger overall digital distribution deal between Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) and Fontana, the award-winning independent sales, marketing and distribution division of Universal Music Group, will be the first among many others to be made available online.  The entire soundtrack can be purchased for a retail price of $9.99 or $.99 per track.

Hans Zimmer, one of the most respected film composers, has won numerous awards and honors for his scores in such films as Gladiator, Rain Man, The Dark Knight, The Last Samurai and The Thin Red Line among others.  With over 100 film scores to his credit, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 represents Zimmer's video game debut.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language.  For more information, visit http://www.ModernWarfare2.com.

About Fontana

Fontana Distribution, the independent arm of UMGD, provides unparalleled sales and marketing support, as well as back office services, for a diverse roster of labels and their artists. Fontana distributes more than 80 labels including Eagle Rock, Downtown, Vagrant Records, American Gramophone, Kedar Entertainment, Last Gang, Savoy Label Group, ESL, Music World, Delicious Vinyl, Ipecac, Six Degrees, SMC, Upstairs Records, VP Records, and many others. In addition, Fontana distributes select projects from UMG labels worldwide.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:  Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook", "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes", "may", "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements.   Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Publishing's success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated.  Other such factors include additional risk factors identified in Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect.  These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Activision, Call of Duty and Modern Warfare are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Monica Pontrelli, Associate Publicist of Activision Publishing,
Inc., +1-310-255-2518, Monica.Pontrelli@activision.com

Web Site:  http://www.activision.com/

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PETAP.org Introduces its Online Schools and Colleges Directory

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., June 1 -- PETAP.org presents its distance learning and online schools directory for higher education. The online schools and colleges directory provides students with information about where and how to obtain certificates, diplomas, degrees, and other educational resources.

Prospective students can search for and contact a number of distance learning schools and colleges listed on PETAP.org to receive complimentary no obligation information on available programs. Students can also search for specific course programs or browse the directory to learn more about available online courses. Access to a number of campus based and online educational programs as well as accreditation information and financial resources can also be accessed on PETAP.org.

PETAP.org's online schools and colleges directory lists educational programs that allow students to train for the career of their choice from the comfort of home. At PETAP.org, we strive to provide the most up-to-date information on finding the right school, career and academic counseling, enrollment and graduation requirements, accreditation information and financial resources, as well as access to a number of campus based and online educational programs.

For more information about online schools and colleges visit http://www.petap.org/

About PETAP.org

The Partners in Education and Tuition Assistance Program website offers complimentary no obligation information about online schools and colleges, as well as information to students who need financial and academic resources.

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Source: PETAP.org
   

CONTACT:  Renata McGee of PETAP LLC, +1-970-241-7756, mb@petap.info

Web Site:  http://www.petap.org/

Sony Computer Entertainment America Offers Unrivaled Entertainment and Value Through New Initiatives for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) Platform

$9.99 PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) 'Favorites,' PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) go system 'Digital Game Pack' and New PSP 'Greatest Hits' Titles Available This June

FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 1 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced it will offer consumers incredible value with three new initiatives for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Starting on June 1, a new PSP "Favorites" software line, which offers existing PSP titles for $9.99, will make its debut. Additionally, a PSP(PlayStation®Portable) go "Digital Game Pack" will be available to new purchasers, offering PlayStation®Network downloadable game vouchers for three premiere PSP titles. Furthermore, the PSP system's "Greatest Hits" library will grow to more than 60 titles with four newly added games. With more than 17 million units sold in the U.S. to date and an extensive 2010 software lineup, PSP continues to showcase the best in portable gaming while offering a wide variety of affordable entertainment options to consumers.

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"PSP is the premiere destination for full-scale, console quality gaming experiences on-the-go, and we're very pleased to be able to bring our consumers such tremendous value," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA.  "These initiatives not only add value to the platform overall, but also complement the robust software lineup we'll see from both first and third-party publishers in 2010. It is easier now more than ever for new and existing PSP owners to build up their gaming libraries with amazing content."

At $9.99 (MSRP), the new PSP "Favorites" software line offers some of the PSP system's most popular games at an incredible price. Available at participating retailers, PSP Favorites feature a wide variety of genres from family-friendly gaming to first-person shooters. Software titles included in the PSP Favorites line are:

  --  Ape Escape®: On the Loose
  --  Buzz! (TM) Master Quiz
  --  Hot Shots Golf Open Tee®
  --  LocoRoco(TM) 2
  --  Patapon(TM) 2
  --  PixelJunk(TM) Monster Deluxe
  --  SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo
  --  Syphon Filter®: Logan's Shadow
  --  Twisted Metal: Head On(TM)

In addition, third-party software titles such as Justice League Heroes(TM) (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment), Manhunt(TM) 2 (Rockstar Games), Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment), Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection (Crave Entertainment), Silent Hill ®: Origins (Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.), Sims 2 (Electronic Arts), The Warriors(TM) (Rockstar Games) and many more will also be included in the new Favorites line.

For consumers eyeing the PSPgo system, the first all-digital, full-game handheld entertainment system on the market to date, the new PSPgo system's "Digital Game Pack" will include PlayStation®Network downloadable game vouchers for three premiere PSP titles. When purchasing a PSPgo system at major retailers in North America between June 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011, consumers can download the following titles at no additional cost:

  --  LittleBigPlanet(TM) (PSP®)
  --  Ratchet and Clank®: Size Matters
  --  SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3

Similar to the "Greatest Hits" line available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the PSP system's Greatest Hits have reached a significant sales threshold and represent the highest caliber of quality software titles available on the PSP system. Available for $19.99 (MSRP), the newest additions to the PSP system's Greatest Hits library include:

  --  Gran Turismo(TM)
  --  LittleBigPlanet(TM)  (PSP system)
  --  Resistance: Retribution®
  --  Secret Agent Clank®

From the new $9.99 PSP Favorites, an expanding Greatest Hits library, a PSPgo Digital Game Pack, and exclusive Entertainment Packs, PSP continues to redefine the notion of portable entertainment and will see great momentum in 2010. With highly anticipated titles from Sony Computer Entertainment such as God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Hot Shots Tennis: Get A Grip, Invizimals(TM), upcoming third-party releases including KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep (Square Enix), METAL GEAR SOLID®: PEACE WALKER (Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.) and many more arriving later this year, PSP continues to deliver unparalleled gaming experiences only possible on the PSP platform.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market.  Based in Foster City, California, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com/

"Memory Stick PRO Duo" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "PlayStation," "PSP," "PS one," "UMD" and the "PS" Family logo and "UMD" are registered trademarks and "PS3" and is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "SONY" and "make.believe" are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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CONTACT:  Al De Leon, +1-650-655-7348, al_deleon@playstation.sony.com, or
Abby Reyes, +1-650-655-7573, abby_reyes@playstation.sony.com, both of Sony
Computer Entertainment America LLC

Web Site:  http://www.us.playstation.com/

Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts Bring Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures(TM) to the PC

Free-to-Play Video Game Is Ultimate Online Destination for A New Generation of Star Wars Fans

SAN DIEGO and SAN FRANCISCO, June 1 -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced the development of Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures(TM), a free-to-play, action packed virtual world for fans of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series on Cartoon Network.

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Developed and published by SOE, creators of the critically acclaimed kids' game, Free Realms, and licensed by LucasArts, in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd., Clone Wars Adventures will launch online and in retail stores this fall.

"We have a long running and extremely successful partnership with Sony Online Entertainment and look forward to working together on our next project, Clone Wars Adventures," said Mary Bihr, Global VP of Publishing, LucasArts.  "Working hand in hand with Lucasfilm, LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment ensures that Clone Wars Adventures will be the most authentic and accessible Clone Wars experience for kids and families to play in their very own living room."

Focused on creating a fun and safe online environment for kids and families, Clone Wars Adventures offers exciting minigames, dynamic activities, lively social events and thousands of customization options.  Players can even battle it out with friends alongside iconic Star Wars characters like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Ahsoka Tano.

"Clone Wars Adventures is the ultimate destination for fans of The Clone Wars series and will bring the action and excitement of the show to players online so they can experience The Clone Wars universe firsthand," said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. "We've worked with LucasArts and Lucasfilm to create a virtual world that is seamlessly integrated with the TV series and a true extension of the show. It's also just flat-out fun to play."

With Clone Wars Adventures a new generation of Star Wars fans can become the next great hero of the Republic and take their rightful place alongside the Jedi, Padawan and Clone Troopers.  Players can speed through space in a starfighter, take out waves of battle droids in Tower Defense or test their brains with challenging Droid Programming puzzles.  Players can also purchase legendary Star Wars outfits, items and accessories through micro-transactions using Station Cash, SOE's virtual currency.

  Features:
  --  Extend the Fantasy: Kids no longer have to wait until the next
      exciting episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated TV series to
      continue exploring and enjoying the Star Wars universe.  With Clone
      Wars Adventures, kids can go online to experience exciting thrills as
      you duel iconic adversaries with your own custom lightsaber, speed
      through the galaxy in your starfighter, defeat enemies and take down
      starships.  Adventure online to discover your destiny!
  --  Play Free or Upgrade: Clone Wars Adventures is a free-to-play game,
      but players who want to take the galactic action to the next level can
      purchase a monthly membership.  Players can also buy cool Star Wars
      universe items from within the game through micro-transactions using
      Station Cash.
  --  Minigames & More: From Droid Programming to Speeder Bike Racing, Clone
      Wars Adventures puts you in the driver seat to experience epic action
      in immersive minigames that take you to your favorite locations in the
      galaxy.  Become the proud owner of a tricked out Droid pet or throw a
      party in your player house - the fun is endless!
  --  Fun With Friends: Whether you are on adventures with old friends or
      competing for leaderboard status with new ones, Clone Wars Adventures
      is a lively virtual world that connects players in fun and safe ways.
      Show off your achievements in your Trophy Room, use safe chat and
      emoticons to express yourself and celebrate in-world events with the
      entire galaxy!
  --  Embedded Card Game: Clone Wars Adventures card battles lets players
      pit a variety of fun characters, creatures and vehicles from The Clone
      Wars television show against one another in a unique, fast-paced
      combat similar to the gameplay styles of traditional games such as War
      and Concentration.
  --  Kid-Friendly: Parental controls allow for the customization of safety
      options, including pre-canned chat and playtime settings for younger
      players.

Coming this fall, Clone Wars Adventures is the ultimate virtual destination for a new generation of Star Wars fans.  Clone Wars Adventures, the Force is in you.

About Sony Online Entertainment

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

About LucasArts

LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at http://www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.

LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.  SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.  © 2010 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. & ® or TM as indicated. All rights reserved.

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trodriguez@soe.sony.com, or Scott Gulbransen, Sony Online Entertainment,
+1-858-577-3167, sgulbransen@soe.sony.com

InstallAware and Concerity Announce Release of Windows Software Instrumentation System Called InstallAware Analytics

InstallAware and Concerity release InstallAware Analytics, an instrumentation suite for Windows applications, allowing software publishers to make more money by understanding how and where their applications are used.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1 -- InstallAware Software Corporation, in partnership with Concerity, Inc., today announced the immediate availability of InstallAware Analytics, an easy-to-use instrumentation suite for Windows software. Using InstallAware Analytics, software publishers can make more money by understanding how and where their applications are used.

"Desktop software makers typically don't have a lot of information about how their applications are used, or what hardware their customers are using," said Sinan Karaca, Founder of InstallAware. "We believe that if application developers had better intelligence about how their applications are used, they can make more money and cut support costs simultaneously. That's why we partnered with Concerity to bring InstallAware Analytics to the market."

InstallAware Analytics is available for .NET, C++, Delphi, as well as a platform-independent API. All versions record how many times your application was used, geo-locate your users, and gather hardware profile information. In addition, ISVs can place test points within their source code to gather intelligence on anything in their program they wish. These test points can be managed remotely on the InstallAware Analytics server and enabled or disabled depending on the needs of the company.

"We're thrilled to partner with InstallAware to bring InstallAware Analytics to the market," said Matt Cupal, CEO of Concerity. "InstallAware's strong position in the market and loyal customers make them an ideal partner to shepherd in an era where software companies operate better by having access to tools which objectively measure application performance."

InstallAware Analytics can be integrated in a matter of minutes and can give ISV's valuable insight about how their customers actually use their products. Using InstallAware Analytics, software developers can:

  --  Increase trial software conversion rates by understanding how
      customers are using the trial.
  --  Save money by only developing or testing features that are used by
      customers frequently.
  --  Save money by dropping support for infrequently used features.
  --  Save money by dropping support for hardware platforms that are no
      longer in demand.
  --  Increase customer satisfaction by collecting crash reports and fixing
      bugs faster.

InstallAware Analytics is respectful of end user privacy. No personal information is gathered about the user. In addition, it is required that end users opt-in to the InstallAware Analytics platform before any data is gathered.

InstallAware Analytics Requirements, Pricing and Availability

For Windows desktop applications, the InstallAware Analytics runtime requires:

  --  A Windows-based PC,
  --  Operating at 266MHz (or faster), with
  --  10MB of RAM (minimum used space), and
  --  1MB storage (minimum used space),
  --  Running Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7.

InstallAware Analytics is available today starting at $49/month. For more information, and a completely free trial download, visit http://www.installaware.com/analytics.

About InstallAware Software Corporation

InstallAware Software Corporation, founded in 2003, is a software development company focused solely on state of the art software installation tools which offer the highest compression ratios and bullet-proof installations. The company produces software installation and compression technologies for the Windows Installer (MSI) platform on the Microsoft Windows Operating System. InstallAware is supported by thousands of users worldwide, and is an Embarcadero Integrated Partner. For more information, visit http://www.installaware.com.

About Concerity, Inc.

Based in Salt Lake City, Concerity, Inc. was formed in 2009. Concerity Analytics helps software companies track actual customer usage of applications to help them identify and determine the most relevant features, functions and benefits of their software packages and increase efficiency, ROI, and profits in the process. For more information, visit http://www.concerity.com.

  MEDIA CONTACT:

  Candice Jones
  Press Contact
  InstallAware Software Corporation
  Email: candicej@installaware.com
  Phone: 415-839-5017

Source: InstallAware Software Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Candice Jones of InstallAware Software Corporation,
+1-415-839-5017,  candicej@installaware.com

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

Coveo Launches Coveo Expresso 2.0 Beta

Expanded Outlook Sidebar increases user adoption, and improves the speed in which employees are connected to knowledge and information

CHICAGO and QUEBEC CITY, June 1 -- Coveo, a leading provider of enterprise search and customer information access solutions, today announced the availability of Coveo Expresso(TM) 2.0 Beta, its free, entry-level search solution.

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At no cost, Coveo Expresso offers enterprise-class, advanced information access for small- and medium-sized businesses or corporate departments, for up to 50 users, 1 million email items and 100,000 documents. Coveo Expresso is easily expandable to accommodate a larger number of users, at a price point significantly lower than any other enterprise search platform on the market, including appliances, and with far superior functionality. Coveo Expresso has already been downloaded by hundreds of organizations at http://www.coveo.com/expresso.

"We're seeing many knowledge-intensive companies download and benefit from Expresso," said Richard Tessier, SVP Products, Coveo. "Most prevalent are law firms, insurance brokerages, accounting firms and small consulting organizations, as well as young technology companies. Coveo Expresso provides an excellent entry point for SMBs or corporate departments to experience the many business benefits of the Coveo Enterprise platform, yet at little to no cost."

Beere & Purves provides traditional insurance sales support for brokers and agents of all sizes. Phillip Tan, Treasurer and CFO, Beere & Purves, said, "Coveo Expresso has revolutionized the way we look at our SharePoint and Exchange data. Because we are knowledge workers, the productivity gains have been tremendous. Our deployment was simple, the indexing has depth, the engine is formula one, and you can't beat the price. Information that otherwise would be buried in our enterprise systems, is now precisely and quickly found in a way that is delivering efficiencies across our business and having a direct impact on our service levels."

Coveo Expresso now includes expanded access to enterprise information including desktop content, SharePoint files, and file shares, through the Coveo Outlook Sidebar. Now, users can search across enterprise systems without leaving Outlook, allowing them to "search where they work."  The Coveo Outlook Sidebar, the industry's first true enterprise search Outlook plug-in, also includes conversation folding, related conversations, related people, and related attachments, as well as faceted search, allowing users to more quickly find information, helping to speed productivity.

IT Director with Zane and Rudofsky, a New York City law firm, commented, "Coveo Expresso offers a centralized, enterprise-grade index which is different from the consumer-based desktop search engines available on the market. It allows everyone in the office to rapidly search through and find the information they need from shared folders on servers or emails stored on the Exchange Server.  Since it's a server-based index, it doesn't affect the performance of their PCs, and it's easier to support than if each user has his or her own index. Coveo's architecture, ease-of-deployment and tailoring to small businesses are unique and offer a competitive advantage that I have yet to see with other search vendors on the market today."

Coveo Expresso is built on the Coveo Enterprise Search Platform, affording users with an enterprise grade solution that is extremely easy to use and deploy, and seamless to expand.  For more information, and to download Coveo Expresso now, visit http://www.coveo.com/expresso.

About Coveo

Coveo is a leader in enterprise search-powered solutions.  The Coveo Enterprise Search Platform and Customer Information Access Solutions help organizations generate value from information and knowledge stored across the enterprise, in virtually any system, whether they reside in the cloud or on enterprise servers--all without moving data.  Companies can also get started at no cost, with Coveo Expresso 2.0 Beta, Coveo's free, entry-level enterprise search solution.

With Coveo's unified indexing technology, companies gain an alternative to expensive system upgrades and integrations, and are able to harvest existing IT infrastructure while providing actionable insight into information and knowledge.  Coveo helps companies to Stop Moving Data(TM) by combining structured and unstructured data from virtually any enterprise system into a central index, which is then accessed securely to drive more value through multiple business processes.

Coveo's more than 700 global implementations contribute to the success of, among many others, AmerisourceBergen, CA Technologies, Deloitte, GEICO, ESPN, Haley & Aldrich, Lockheed Martin, Odyssey America, P&G, Netezza,  SNC-Lavalin, Sony Ericsson, IMS Health, SSQ Financial, and the U.S. Navy.  Information and video demos are available at http://www.coveo.com.

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CONTACT:  Kate Lukach, Coveo, +1-973-723-6168, klukach@coveo.com

Web Site:  http://wwww.coveo.com/

Broadcom Delivers a Superior Multimedia Applications Experience Over Wi-Fi

Groundbreaking Intensi-fi® Solution Supports 3x3 IEEE 802.11n with 450 Mbps Speeds and Superior Range

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 1 -- 30th Annual COMPUTEX -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced a new single-chip 802.11n dual-band 3x3 wireless solution. The newest member of the Broadcom® Intensi-fi® product family revolutionizes how users can experience multimedia content in their homes.

The BCM4331 Wi-Fi solution achieves 450 Mbps data rates in client devices and over 600Mbps throughput (TCP/IP) in 3x3 AP/router configurations. By combining unprecedented wireless capacity with features to improve range, Broadcom's new Intensi-fi chip enables several wireless multimedia applications, including high-definition (HD) video streaming, back-up, storage, multiplayer gaming, audio streaming, wireless printing, and photo sharing.

The BCM4331 802.11n solution delivers full 3x3 performance with three transmitting and three receiving streams of data in either the 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz frequency bands. An increased number of data streams and antennas results in faster speeds, longer range, fewer dropped connections, and better overall wireless coverage. The BCM4331 is now sampling and will be demonstrated at this week's 30th annual COMPUTEX in Taipei, Taiwan.

  Highlights/Key Facts:
  --  A growing number of consumers want the ability to instantly access
      over-the-top (OTT) broadband video delivered through internet protocol
      (IP) directly to their TVs. ABI Research forecasts the connected TV
      market to exceed 117 million units by 2014.
  --  With Broadcom's new Intensi-fi system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution HD
      video content can be downloaded to a notebook computer  50% percent
      faster than existing 802.11n 2x2  technologies.
  --  The BCM4331 three-stream architecture employs range-extending features
      to deliver the highest bandwidths to all corners of the home.
      --  3 antenna technology with Broadcom's advanced receiver
          architecture boosts range by up to 40 percent when compared to
          existing 802.11n devices
      --  A low density parity check (LDPC) code further improves the
          reliability of the wireless link, helping insure media gets
          properly distributed even in congested environments
  --  The key features of Broadcom's BCM4331 include:
      --  Single-chip dual-band  (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) three stream radio,
          three antenna 3x3 architecture
      --  Data rates up to 450 Megabits per second (Mbps)
      --  Range extension features enabling the delivery of video, data, and
          media throughout the house
          --  LDPC code and space-time block coding (STBC) for improving
              overall range and coverage
          --  Advanced receiver architecture for industry leading throughput
              at range
      --  Best-in-Class Client STA solution
          --  Bluetooth® combo-ready with InConcert® Technology for Wireless
              Coexistence
          --  InConcert Maestro(TM) and Wi-Fi® Direct for easy video
              streaming between PCs and TVs
      --  High performance integrated dual-band AP/router solutions
          --  Lowest cost two-chip simultaneous dual band 3x3 AP solution
              with the BCM4718 and BCM4331 for 11n  2.4GHz data and  5GHz HD
              video distribution applications
          --  Industry-leading  simultaneous 3-stream throughput  using the
              600MHz, MIPS74k BCM4706 processor
      --  65 nanometer CMOS PCIe design that promotes integration and low
          power consumption
      --  Broadcom's OneDriver(TM) software support and WHQL certified
          driver support for Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP and Linux

  Supporting Quotes:

Kevin Mukai, Senior Product Line Manager for Broadcom's WLAN line of business

"We are driving the growth of the wireless market by introducing a solution that addresses the need for performance across multiple demanding applications. Broadcom's BCM4331 3x3 802.11n further enhances the overall user experience by providing substantially improved throughput and range. As a result, products using Broadcom's newest Intensi-fi solution will better address the growing consumer demand to share and distribute HD video content between multiple screens throughout the home, thereby improving the utility of every display device."

Phil Solis, practice director for Wireless Connectivity at ABI Research

"The expanding use of video over Wi-Fi in game consoles, Blu-ray players, and TVs will impose new requirements for Wi-Fi access points. 3x3 Wi-Fi solutions provide the bandwidth and quality of service necessary to stream HD video reliably throughout an entire home, share media content with wireless enabled consumer electronics devices, and utilize Internet-based applications. This is important as consumers migrate to services that require their entertainment devices to be connected and to support their lifestyles wirelessly."

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  Other Supporting Resources:
  BCM4331 Product Information
  http://bit.ly/bnJPFz

  BCM4706 Product Information
  http://bit.ly/aRQT2s

  BCM4718 Product Information
  http://bit.ly/cvc6WY

  About Broadcom

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

Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2009 revenue of $4.49 billion, and holds over 4,050 U.S. and over 1,460 foreign patents, more than 7,900 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

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

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change.  Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words.  Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the ability of end users to wirelessly share and enjoy media content using internet-based applications, the demand for Wi-Fi-enabled USB adapters and our position in that segment.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with BCM4331 include, but are not limited to:

  --  Trends in the broadband communications markets in various geographic
      regions, including seasonality in sales of consumer products into
      which our products are incorporated,
  --  The timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer
      orders and our ability, as well as the ability of our customers, to
      manage inventory;
  --  The gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order;
  --  Competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
      availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and
      the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products;
  --  The timing of customer-industry qualification and certification of our
      products and the risks of non-qualification or non-certification; and
  --  The level of orders received that can be shipped in a fiscal quarter;
      and other factors.

Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q12010.php.

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

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo, Intensi-fi® and One Driver(TM) are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

  Contacts

  Trade Press                    Investor Relations
  Jessica Ingraham               T. Peter Andrew
  Public Relations
   Representative                Vice President, Corporate Communications
  949-926-8008                   949-926-5663
  jessicai@broadcom.comandrewtp@broadcom.com

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CONTACT:  Trade Press, Jessica Ingraham, Public Relations Representative,
+1-949-926-8008, jessicai@broadcom.com, or Investor Relations, T. Peter
Andrew, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-949-926-5663,
andrewtp@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom Corporation

Web Site:  http://www.broadcom.com/

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Expansion

Investment Increases Value for Consumers as Demand Grows for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access

PITTSBURGH, June 1 -- Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the largest 3G network, has activated a new cell site in Pittsburgh, which enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; view high quality videos; access the Internet; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site improves coverage in Pittsburgh's North Hills, along Rochester Road as far north as Sloop Road and as far south as Lowries Run Road.

"We stay well ahead of our customers' growing needs by studying their data usage habits and test driving our network to experience firsthand the speeds and quality of our 3G network," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "Network reliability is not just a catch phrase for us. It defines who we are."

Verizon Wireless invests more in its network than any other wireless service provider in the United States. The company has spent more than $59 billion since it was formed--$5.7 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. During the first quarter of this year, the company invested nearly $40 million in its Pennsylvania network.

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.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Laura Merritt of Verizon Wireless, +1-614-560-2605,
laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, or Jennifer Schmitt for Verizon Wireless,
+1-412-642-7700, jennifer.schmitt@elias-savion.com

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

Kingston Digital Releases 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 Memory Card

Next Generation SD Card Allows Larger Capacities, Ultra-Fast Data Transfer Rates

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 -- COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping a 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 memory card (Kingston® part #: SD10A/64GB). SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) is the next standard from the Secure Digital Association (SDA) for SD cards with storage ranging from more than 32GB up to 2TB.

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SDXC cards, in addition to larger capacities allow for exponentially faster data transfer rates while maintaining the popular SD form factor. The Kingston SDXC card is compliant with the SDA Memory Card Standard Version 3.01, UHS-1. UHS-1 stands for Ultra-High Speed Bus 1 which is the new architecture of SDXC cards designed to reach speeds up to a maximum transfer rate of 104MB/sec., and 300MB/sec. in the future. SDXC cards utilize the exFAT file system and are not backwards compatible with SDHC or SD cards. Kingston's offering has read speeds up to 60MB/sec. and write speeds of up to 35MB/sec., placing it among the fastest available on the market today.

"Kingston is proud to bring an SDXC card to market that helps users of compatible high-end digital cameras and camcorders realize the full potential of their equipment. The SDXC card allows continuous high-speed burst shooting in RAW format and hours of hi-def recording," said Wendy Lecot, Flash card business manager, Kingston. "Adding the new SDXC card to our portfolio of Flash products paves the way for our network of resellers to meet market demand for photo and video applications as well as future generations of consumer products."

New camera and camcorder introductions (such as Canon and Panasonic) are evolving their designs to include SDXC slots but only a handful of devices are on the market today. Other consumer electronic product roadmaps will also start to include support for SDXC. Among the more popular devices that will benefit from additional fast storage are HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, navigation devices, mobile phones and computers. Kingston's 19-in-1 Media Reader (Kingston part#: FCR-HS219/1) is compatible with SDXC cards when connected to a PC with an operating system supports exFAT.

The Kingston SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 will be available worldwide at the end of June and has a suggested retail price of $499.00 (U.S. MSRP). It is covered by a lifetime warranty, 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more product information visit http://www.kingston.com. For information on SDXC card compatibility visit http://www.sdcard.org/consumers/using_sdxc/.

  Kingston SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 Features/Specifications:

  --  Capacity*: 64GB****
  --  Dimensions: 0.94" x 1.26" x 0.08" (24mm X 32mm X 2.1mm)
  --  Weight: 0.09 ozs (2.5 g)
  --  Speed: 10 MB/sec minimum data transfer rate (Class 10); up to
      60MB/sec. read and 35MB/sec. write rate
  --  Bus Mode:  Version 1, UHS104, up to 104MB/sec
  --  Operating Temperature: -13 degrees F to 185 degrees F (-25 degrees C
      to 85 degrees C)
  --  Storage Temperature: -40 degrees F to 185 degrees F (-40 degrees C to
      85 degrees C)
  --  Voltage: 3.3v
  --  Compliant: with the SD Card Association card 3.01 specification
  --  Copy Protection:  Support for CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
      Media)
  --  Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
  --  Compatible: with SDXC host devices; not compatible with SDHC and
      standard SD-enabled devices/readers
  --  File System: exFAT
  --  Reliable: lifetime warranty
  --  Operating System Support: Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP1 or later),
      Windows XP (SP2 or later) with exFAT update

*Contact your PC manufacturer to confirm the SD slot on your PC is compatible with SDXC cards and for availability of the SDXC driver. SDXC compatible driver for the SD slot can be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center website.

**64GB cards may require updated device drivers. Consult the device documentation for requirements.

** Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage.  For more information, please consult Kingston's Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

Kingston Digital, Inc. ("KDI") is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit http://www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410.

Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.

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CONTACT:  David Leong of Kingston Digital, Inc., +1-714-438-1817,
david_leong@kingston.com

Web Site:  http://www.kingston.com/

Broadcom's Bluetooth(R) Software Allows Gadgets to 'Play Nice' Together

Industry Leading Broadcom(R) BTW Software for Windows(R) PCs Adds New Profile Support and Enhanced Maestro(TM) Functionality

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 1 -- 30th Annual Computex 2010 -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that it has upgraded its BTW (Bluetooth® for Windows®) software to help drive more advanced Bluetooth functionality into a broader array of consumer connectivity applications. The new Broadcom® BTW 6.4 release enables more advanced interaction between Bluetooth devices (based on the Windows operating system), offering a more seamless user experience and easier to use peer-to-peer capabilities for ad-hoc gaming, as well as interaction with health and fitness monitoring devices. Broadcom, which is on track to ship its 250 millionth copy of BTW software by the end of the year, will be demonstrating these advanced capabilities with peer-to-peer gaming at the 30th Annual Computex tradeshow in Taiwan, from June 1st through June 5th.

  Highlights/Key Facts:
  --  Broadcom BTW software is the most mature and widely deployed Bluetooth
      software for Windows devices, supporting PCs, notebooks, netbooks and
      smartphones.
  --  With more than 10 years of development behind it, Broadcom BTW
      software provides unmatched stability and features, and an enhanced
      Windows wireless personal area networking (PAN) experience in PC
      products from eight of the top ten OEMs in the world.
  --  The new BTW 6.4 software enables two key new profiles that extend the
      ability for Bluetooth to interact with other devices, including the:
      --  Health Device Profile (HDP), which connects health and fitness
          monitoring devices to PCs such as weight scales, blood pressure
          monitors and heart rate monitors.
      --  Message Access Profile (MAP), which simplifies the process of
          accessing and exchanging messages between Bluetooth-enabled
          devices.
  --  BTW 6.4 software is tightly integrated with InConcert Maestro, making
      it easier for devices to establish and maintain ad-hoc peer-to-peer
      connections, enabling applications developers to create games or chat
      applications that operate across multiple devices.
  --  Maestro integration adds intuitive ad-hoc peer-to-peer connectivity to
      BTW 6.4 allowing simple discovery and connection between devices.
  --  The BTW 6.4 software is available and bundled with the Broadcom®
      BCM2070 single-chip Bluetooth solution, as well as other Broadcom
      devices.

  Supporting Quotes:

  Phil Solis, Practice Director Wireless Connectivity, ABI Research

"Bluetooth software continues to be a key differentiator for technology suppliers, with new and innovative functionality increasingly happening at the software layer. As a key supplier of wireless technologies, Broadcom's continued enhancement of its BTW software enables better cooperation among various devices that will help drive the expansion of the growing wireless ecosystem in consumer electronics devices."

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

"As Bluetooth continues to expand into products and applications beyond wireless headsets, software innovation becomes increasingly important to enable new functionality and ensure that Bluetooth works well with other technologies like Wi-Fi®. Our BTW software is the most mature and widely deployed Windows software in the industry and our ability to add new features and simplify ease of use keeps us at the forefront of the evolving Bluetooth ecosystem."

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About Broadcom

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

Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2009 revenue of $4.49 billion, holds more than 4,050 U.S. and 1,650 foreign patents, and has more than 7,900 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

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

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

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

Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with the release of Broadcom BTW 6.4 software include, but are not limited to:

  --  the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt
      Broadcom's Bluetooth technologies for mobile applications;
  --  trends in the wireless networking markets in various geographic
      regions, including seasonality in sales of consumer products into
      which our products are incorporated;
  --  the gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order;
  --  the volume of our product sales and pricing concessions on volume
      sales; and
  --  competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
      availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and
      the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products.

Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q22010.php.

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

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

  Contacts

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

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Source: Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Mobile & Wireless
   

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

Web Site:  http://www.broadcom.com/

Thumbplay Music Launches on iPhone: Becomes First On-Demand Music Service on All 3 Major Smartphone Platforms in U.S.

Thumbplay Music Now The Most Widely-Available Service in the U.S. with Apps on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry Smartphones as well as PCs/Macs

NEW YORK, June 1 -- Thumbplay®, the leading provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S., has launched Thumbplay® Music(TM) (http://www.thumbplaymusic.com) in the Apple App Store, becoming the first and only on-demand, subscription music service available across the three major platforms in the U.S. -- iPhone®, Android(TM) and BlackBerry® smartphones.  This adds the Apple iPhone® and the iPod Touch® to the growing list of devices supported by Thumbplay Music (complete list below). Thumbplay Music is also available as a companion app on PCs/Macs®.

With this announcement, Thumbplay Music is the most widely available cloud-based music service available in the U.S.  According to the NPD Group, as of the first quarter of 2010, RIM (BlackBerry), Google (Android) and Apple (iPhone) collectively address 85% of smartphone users in the U.S.*

Thumbplay Music has just under 9 million tracks under license from all major labels and more than 35,000 independent labels. Thumbplay Music is a next generation music service, built by experts in mobile content delivery to serve the rapidly growing market of U.S. smartphone users which is forecasted to grow to 160 million people by 2013.**

Said Evan Schwartz, CEO and Co-Founder of Thumbplay, "For the first time, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry fans ALL have unlimited, on demand access to millions of songs.  We are certainly proud to be the first to deliver a service across all three platforms, but it's even more gratifying to have delivered a feature-rich, reliable service that customers in ever-increasing numbers are saying they love."

Thumbplay Music includes its own in-app media player and boasts several compelling features, including:

  --  Unlimited, on-demand access to any artist or album; millions of songs
      to choose from
  --  Build a personal music collection with Favorites and effortless
      Playlist creation; auto-sync between smartphone and PC/Mac
  --  Online and offline access: No connection? No problem!  Listen to music
      on the subway or in-flight.  Available anytime, anywhere. (Offline
      access currently only available on BlackBerry devices; coming soon for
      Android and iPhone.)
  --  Genie for music discovery: Instantly generate customized
      recommendations from favorite songs
  --  Search: Find music by artist, song, album or genre; includes free
      previews of all songs
  --  Import existing iTunes® playlists within Thumbplay Music's companion
      desktop app. With a few clicks, recreate iTunes playlists and have
      them available on smartphone and PC/Mac.
  --  Free, "no strings attached" three-day trial; subscriptions are then
      available for $9.99/month.

Thumbplay, which enjoys sustained profitability, has built an award-winning service centered on delivering millions of pieces of mobile content to 95 percent of U.S. devices among every major carrier. Thumbplay is leveraging its existing network of more than 8,000 distribution partners to promote Thumbplay Music.

* NPD's wireless market research of smartphone unit sales to consumers: RIM 36%, Android 28% and Apple 21%. (Q12010)

  ** Yankee Group (2009)

  ABOUT THUMBPLAY

Thumbplay, Inc. is the leading mobile entertainment provider in the U.S.  Thumbplay Music, the company's cloud-based, streaming music service for smartphones and PCs/Macs, was launched in January 2010 with more than 8 million songs under license. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from some of the world's largest entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, as well as several independent labels and artists and video game companies. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital. More information can be found at http://www.thumbplay.com or at m.thumbplay.com from a mobile phone.

Thumbplay Music is available on the Apple iPhone® and the iPod Touch® with an Operating System of 3 or higher.

Thumbplay Music is available on the following smartphones using the Android(TM) mobile technology platform with an Operating System of 1.6 or higher: DROID Incredible by HTC(TM), DROID Eris by HTC(TM), (Motorola(TM)) Droid(TM), HTC Nexus One(TM), HTC® G1(TM) and the HTC® myTouch(TM) 3G.

Thumbplay Music is currently available on the following BlackBerry® smartphones: BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 2 - Bold(TM) 9650, BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9000, BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9700, BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8900, BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 9630, BlackBerry® Storm(TM) 9530, BlackBerry® Storm(TM) 2 9550, BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8520 and the BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8530.

All trademarks property of their respective owners. No partnerships implied. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

  Contact:
  Susan Lietz
  Susan.Lietz@thumbplay.com
  917.499.5053

Source: Thumbplay
   

CONTACT:  Susan Lietz, Susan.Lietz@thumbplay.com, +1-917-499-5053

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

Bigpoint Acquires Highly Acclaimed Game Development Studio, Radon Labs; Establishes Bigpoint Berlin GmbH

HAMBURG, June 1, 2010--

    - Acquisition Includes Over 35 Employees From Radon Labs

    - eLOFD GmbH to be Renamed Bigpoint Berlin GmbH; Expansion Planned

    - Drakensang 3 Presumably to be Launched in 2011

    Bigpoint GmbH (http://bigpoint.com), the worldwide leader in
browser-based video games, today announced the acquisition of Radon Labs
(http://radonlabs.de), an award-winning game development studio that recently
filed for bankruptcy due to financial concerns. With this acquisition,
Bigpoint gains more than 35 new employees, including Radon Labs Managing
Directors Bernd Beyreuther and Andre Blechschmidt, who will remain with
Bigpoint and direct its newly established Berlin office.

    Bigpoint CEO and Founder, Heiko Hubertz, views the deal as an
important strategic move for the company, "Under Bernd and Andre's
leadership, Radon Labs became one of Germany's top three development studios.
We're excited to add their highly qualified workforce to Bigpoint as we
continue to push the limits of what's possible in online gaming. This
acquisition is also greater proof that the market continues to consolidate.
As such, we plan to purchase additional studios, both in Germany and abroad,
to support our long-term growth strategy."

    2010 marks an important year for Bigpoint's global expansion, with new
locations now operational in Berlin and San Francisco (Bigpoint Inc.), in
addition to Malta (Bigpoint International) and the company's headquarters in
Hamburg. In recent months, Bigpoint's workforce has increased to over 500
employees worldwide.

    Bigpoint Berlin GmbH Opens

    Since its founding in 1995, Radon Labs became known as one of the best
game development studios in Germany, developing more than 20 PC, Xbox 360,
PS3, Wii, and NDS titles that garnered over a dozen awards. The Berlin-based
company's most popular games are its first two Drakensang titles. In keeping
with Bigpoint's focus, Drankensang 3 - the next installment from the
extremely successful fantasy RPG series - will be released in 2011.

    Bigpoint's acquisition of Radon Labs coincides with the opening of a new
office in Berlin, a decision that first took root in 2009 with Bigpoint's
acquisition of eLOFD GmbH, a game development studio also based in Germany's
capital. The new location officially took the name Bigpoint Berlin GmbH at
the end of May 2010. Under the Bigpoint brand, former eLOFD employees will
continue to develop browser-based video games alongside their new colleagues
from Radon Labs.

   
    For additional information, please visit:

    http://www.bigpoint.com
    http://www.bigpoint.net

    About Bigpoint:

    ftp://ftp-anonymous-pub.bigpoint.net/Boilerplates/

    Contact:

    Bigpoint GmbH
    Janine Griffel
    Head of PR
    Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-163
    Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7163
    E-mail: j.griffel@bigpoint.net

Source: Bigpoint GmbH

Contact: Bigpoint GmbH, Janine Griffel, Head of PR, Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-163, Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7163, E-mail: j.griffel@bigpoint.net .

AT&T Unveils New State of the Art Wireless Store in Trenton

Tickets to Trenton Thunder and Discounts on Smartphones Highlight Grand Opening Weekend**

TRENTON, N.J., June 1 -- To address growing demand for advanced wireless and wired data products and services, AT&T* today announced the opening of a new retail store at 102 South Warren Street in Trenton, NJ. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony today at 11 a.m.; Grand Opening festivities are scheduled for June 9-12.

The Trenton store, which is staffed with representatives who are fluent in both English and Spanish, is the latest addition to AT&T's bilingual retail portfolio in the Greater Philadelphia area.  AT&T has more than three of these wireless retail locations in this area with bilingual representatives.

"Area residents are quickly embracing the newest in wireless technology," said Senator Shirley Turner (D-15).  "I'm pleased that AT&T is opening a new store in Trenton to enrich the city's shopping experience and to give us convenient access to the latest communication products and devices."

"We are excited to unveil this new store in Trenton and welcome the public to visit us," said Dan Lafond, vice president and general manager of AT&T in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. "Our specially trained sales team can provide demonstrations on the latest smartphones that let you talk, text and tweet as well as today's hottest new mini laptops or exciting wireless applications like GPS."

The Trenton store will be managed by James Sanchez along with a staff of 8 employees trained to assist customers - both business and consumer - with purchasing decisions, customer service and support. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

"The opening of this new wireless store marks AT&T's continued commitment to invest in New Jersey," said J. Michael Schweder, President, AT&T New Jersey.  "Through its retail operations, AT&T is proud to help spur business and fuel economic growth, especially here in our state's capitol."

The store offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced wireless products and services, all of which customers can experience throughout the store. These include:

  --  Smartphones & Messaging. The latest e-mail and quick messaging devices
      all under one roof. These socially supercharged smartphones are ideal
      devices for active consumers who like to stay connected whether using
      IM, text or email, sending multimedia messages, or updating and
      connecting via their favorite social networks.
  --  What's Hot. Customers can review the latest and greatest 3G wireless
      devices that allow users to download music, stream video and surf the
      Web.
  --  Small Business. The location also has a kiosk highlighting the latest
      AT&T products and services designed with the small business owner in
      mind.
  --  Laptop Solutions. Mobile broadband-enabled netbooks. The brand new
      netbooks feature 10-inch screens, weigh less than 3 pounds and are
      ultra portable and operate on the nation's fastest 3G network.
  --  Basics and GoPhone. For the avid texter, customers can browse the
      latest Quick Messaging Phones offered from AT&T while checking out
      GoPhone®, our popular prepaid service, and an assortment of wireless
      handsets.
  --  AT&T ConnecTech®. Includes nationwide next day in-home service and
      24/7 remote support for netbook installation and setup, laptop
      performance optimization and diagnosis, peripheral device and wireless
      network installation, and/or a home network security audit. AT&T
      ConnecTech services are available for in-store purchase.

AT&T's wireless products and services are also available at many national retailers including Radio Shack, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Kmart and Costco and at authorized locations across the area and online at http://www.att.com/wireless.

*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.

  ** See store for details about discounts and promotions

  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(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Adam Cormier of AT&T Inc., +1-203-506-5456,
acormier@attnews.us

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

TFCC Releases Newest Version of Its Emergency Notification System, Now Called TFCC Alert®

Easier to use system includes weather alerts, new user interface, advanced security controls, social media integration, and enhanced public sign-up page

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1 -- Twenty First Century Communications (TFCC) announces the release of TFCC Alert®, the newest version of its emergency notification system. New advanced alerting capabilities improve communications, increase the effectiveness of emergency efforts, and ultimately reduce the costs of a traditional communications infrastructure.

With the TFCC Alert emergency notification system, government, corporate, utility, education and healthcare clients can send targeted messages to select groups or geographic areas by landline, cell phone, VoIP phone, PDA, pager, text, email, fax and TTY/TDD machines.  The system also integrates with Twitter, which will give clients greater reach in fewer steps.

Jim Curran, chief technology officer for TFCC reports, "Our research and development process includes extensive work with government, corporate, utility, education and healthcare clients who use our emergency notification system every day. TFCC Alert is a blend of ideas and requests from customers, our product development team and our client management team."

TFCC Alert includes a new user interface.   The task based workflow and one-page quick launch make sending notifications stress-free.  Users now select the type of message they'd like to send and TFCC Alert will present only the options needed for the particular message type.

Lynn Diebold, director of emergency communications for the Monterey County, CA  , has previewed the system and said, "I like that the activation and creation process is uncluttered, and that the default options are customizable and can be changed based on my needs."

TFCC Alert allows for an unlimited number of users and includes a flexible array of user profiles with different permissions, access and visibility restrictions.  The system also allows for limitless security groups and provides clients with the ability to self-manage their groups.

"TFCC Alert is straight forward and simple. I'm very pleased that the activation process takes one page instead of multiple pages. The new look is much cleaner," said Bob Armstrong, director, emergency management & fire prevention for The Ohio State University.

The new weather module lets government agencies notify citizens of rapidly approaching severe weather. The public can register to receive severe thunderstorm, flash flood and tornado warnings on their landline or cell phone.

Government agencies can continue to collect unlisted phone numbers, cell phone numbers and email addresses via our enhanced public sign-up page.  The new sign-up page allows residents to register up to five additional contacts under their account, such as parents, siblings, and spouses.

TFCC Alert is backed by our client care commitment.  Each client is partnered with a dedicated client manager and supported by our live 24/7/365 Help Desk.  Clients now also have access to the new online Resource Center.  Here clients will find best practices, FAQ's, sample operating procedures, training exercises and much more.  All of this is in addition to the enhanced Online Help, a searchable online database of easy-to-find technical help.

About Twenty First Century Communications

By using technology to connect people to information, TFCC provides time-sensitive communication solutions that help clients quickly receive and send high volumes of information to the right people at the right time, using most any communication device.

For more than 20 years their suite of web-based, high-speed, high-volume notification solutions have been the industry standard. Backed by the largest and most reliable telecommunications network in North America, TFCC's reliable inbound and outbound communication solutions are in place at hundreds of government, corporate, utility, education and healthcare organizations all across the country.  For more information visit: http://www.tfcci.com

  Contact: John Rhind
  Twenty First Century Communications Director, Marketing & Communications
  Phone: 614.442-1215 ext. 262
  Email: john.rhind@tfcci.com

Source: Twenty First Century Communications
   

CONTACT:  John Rhind, Director, Marketing & Communications, Twenty First
Century Communications, +1-614-442-1215 ext. 262, john.rhind@tfcci.com

Web Site:  http://www.tfcci.com/

eFax Podcast Features Interview With Google's Ryan Boyd

Google's developer advocate talks about the launch of the Google Apps Marketplace and eFax as one of the initial apps offered

LOS ANGELES, June 1 -- The successful launch of the Google Apps Marketplace in May points to the increasing demands businesses have for cloud-based applications and services.  In the latest eFax® Solutions podcast, Google developer advocate Ryan Boyd talks about the new online storefront for Google Apps(TM) products and services, and why eFax was selected as an initial provider.  The eFax Solutions podcasts are available online at http://www.eFax.com/podcasts, or at the iTunes® Store.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090826/LA66534)

The eFax Solutions podcasts present small business owners and industry professionals talking about a range of subjects, from best business practices to industry trends.  The series features a cross-section of small business professionals, including magician Rob Lake, real estate agent Dobro Goodale and lawyer Jeffry Fessler.  One thing the diverse group of interviewees has in common - all use eFax as the faxing solution for their business.

eFax is a full-featured Internet service that allows faxes to be sent and received as email attachments, saving time and money by eliminating the need for a dedicated fax machine and phone line.  The eFax integrated app empowers domain administrators to let their teams send and receive faxes, including hand-notated documents such as contracts and agreements, from their desktops, laptops, or mobile devices.

"eFax is the perfect solution for businesses of all sizes and types who need to send and receive faxes but want to cut the cord and costs associated with a traditional fax machine," said Mike Pugh, vice president, marketing for j2 Global Communications Inc., owner of the eFax brand and services.  "Our eFax Solutions podcasts highlight the fact that faxing remains an important part of daily business for many companies, and now, the availability of the service as an integrated cloud application within the Google Apps Marketplace makes it even easier to set up eFax accounts for onsite staff, remote offices, and mobile users."

For more information on how to send or receive a fax online using eFax, or to sign up for a 30-day free trial, visit http://www.efax.com/Free-Trial.  eFax is a registered trademark of j2 Global Communications, Inc. in the U.S. and internationally.

About j2 Global Communications

Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. With offices in eight cities worldwide, j2 Global's network spans more than 3,600 cities in 48 countries on six continents. The Company's websites appear in numerous languages, including Dutch, French, German, Spanish English and more. Payments are accepted in currencies that include the U.S. Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar and more. j2 Global provides live sales and customer service support in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, Cantonese and more. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brands eFax®, eFax Corporate®, Onebox®, eVoice® and Electric Mail®. As of December 31, 2009, j2 Global had achieved 14 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and eight consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit http://www.j2global.com.

  Press contact:
  Bill Threlkeld
  pr@j2global.com
  Senior Manager, Public Relations

  Twitter: @eFaxpr

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Source: eFax
   

CONTACT:  Bill Threlkeld, Senior Manager, Public Relations,
pr@j2global.com, Twitter: @eFaxpr, http://www.j2global.com/, for eFax

Web Site:  http://www.efax.com/Free-Trial
http://www.j2global.com/

SVOX and Cyberon Announce Partnership for Taiwan and Greater China

ZURICH, June 1 -- SVOX, the leading provider of speech solutions, today announced that it has entered into a wide-ranging partnership agreement with Cyberon Corporation, a leading Taiwanese embedded speech firm. Taiwanese companies are the world's biggest manufacturers of mobile phones, eBook readers, MP3 players and other consumer electronics. The announced collaboration will allow SVOX to drive penetration of speech technologies in these devices. SVOX stands to benefit from Cyberon's knowledge of the Taiwanese market as well as from the local customer support.

The companies have already completed joint development projects that make the SVOX language portfolio even more competitive in Asia. For example, the collaboration has produced best-in-class Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese languages that include SVOX polyglot technology, enabling Asian voices to speak English as a native speaker.

"SVOX text-to-speech solutions are industry-leading and the breadth of the language portfolio is impressive," said Tai Ho, Cyberon CEO. "We are delighted to partner with SVOX to offer our customers in Taiwan a world-leading speech quality and local support."

Martin Reber, SVOX CEO, noted: "Taiwan is a hotbed of global consumer electronics design and manufacturing, as well as a gateway to the vast Greater China market. By partnering with Cyberon we are able to accelerate our growth in these markets as well as strengthen our technology leadership."

SVOX is constantly working to extend and update its portfolio of polyglot ASR and TTS languages. Customers can now choose from a total of 19 ASR and 26 TTS languages, with additional languages under development.

About SVOX AG

SVOX, a leading supplier of speech solutions, has a reputation for quality and customer focus. SVOX drives adoption of speech user interfaces in automotive and mobile device industries. The company offers Speech Recognition (ASR), Speech Output (TTS) as well as complete Speech Dialog solutions. Our focus on quality and the use of flexible software architectures allows for optimized embedded speech solutions that can be easily tailored to customers' technical requirements and market needs. For more information, please visit: http://www.svox.com.

About Cyberon Corporation

Cyberon Corporation, with its headquarter in Taipei, Taiwan, is a leading embedded speech solution provider and supported by experts experienced in Speech Recognition and Text-to-Speech technologies for tens of years. Cyberon's speech solution is developed specifically for mobile & portable devices to provide users a convenient, natural and reliable user experience.

Source: SVOX AG
   

CONTACT:  Alexander Davydov, Phone +41 43 544 06 22,
alexander.davydov@svox.com

Web Site:  http://www.svox.com/

Cybage's Core ECommerce Expertise

PUNE, India, June 1, 2010--     As part of Multi Channel Retail Solutions, Cybage has focussed
extensively both as a solutions provider of full life-cycle ECommerce
solutions (custom and integrations based) as well as specialized integrator &
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    Cybage has 300+ domain experts comprising ECommerce solution
Architects, Business Analysts, Functional Experts and PCI specialists
including Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Implementers. 6000+ person
months of experience in building business aligned scalable and cutting edge
solutions for the ECommerce Industries. Cybage brings this extensive
ECommerce expertise with years of focussed knowledge assimilation and
extensive experience in providing full life cycle ECommerce enabling
solutions & services to an array of customers spread across USA, UK and the
EU.

    Cybage will be attending the Internet Retailer Conference &
Exhibition (IRCE) 2010 (June 08-11, 2010 at McCormick Place West, Chicago,
IL, USA). The Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE) is termed as
USA's largest ECommerce trade show and with one of the largest displays of
ECommerce technology.

    About Cybage

    Cybage Software, an SEI CMMI Level 5 and ISO 27001 certified company, is
an offshore software services company, headquartered in Pune, India. Cybage
is spread over three development centers in India; Pune, Hyderabad and
Gandhinagar. In the US, Cybage is represented by a development center in
Redmond (WA) and marketing and business development offices in New Jersey and
California. Our service offerings include: Software Development, Independent
QA and Testing, Software Maintenance, Software Re-engineering, Technical
Writing, Technical Support services and Establishing dedicated Offshore
Development Centers (ODC). To know more about Cybage, log on to:
http://www.cybage.com

   
    For more information please contact:
    Ashwin Parmar
    Delivery Head Retail Practice
    Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
    Email: aparmar@cybage.com
    Phone: +91-20-66041700
           +91-20-66044700

Source: Cybage Software Private Limited

For more information please contact: Ashwin Parmar, Delivery Head Retail Practice, Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd., Email: aparmar@cybage.com, Phone: +91-20-66041700, +91-20-66044700

Marvell and Hanwang -- China's Number One eReader Maker -- Join Forces to Revolutionize the Global eReader Market

Breakthrough Technology, Game-Changing Performance, and Mass Market Prices Brings a New Era in Electronic Publishing

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 1 -- Computex -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, and Hanwang, the leading eReader solution provider in China, today unveiled a new generation of eReaders aimed at higher performance, greater versatility and true mass market pricing. Featuring the Marvell® ARMADA(TM) 166E--the first System-on-a-Chip (SoC) with an integrated e-Paper Display (EPD) controller--Hanwang's new generation of devices offers better performance, more functionality and lower price points than any eReaders on the market today.

  (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100601/SF13145)
  (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070411/SFW034LOGO)

"Marvell's goal is to deliver superior eReader technology and a better consumer experience at mass market prices," said Weili Dai, Marvell's Co-founder and Vice President and General Manager of Marvell Semiconductor's Consumer and Computing Business Unit. "Marvell's complete portfolio of high performance, low power semiconductor solutions promise a new era of connected mobile devices featuring always-on, live content, new consumer experiences and services, superior battery life, and greater overall value--all of which is critical to drive global adoption in emerging markets and within new vertical applications--such as publishing."

Central to this eReader platform is the ARMADA 166E, the industry's first fully-integrated EPD controller with a processor utilizing the ARM instruction set.  The combination delivers best-in-class user experiences and support for the latest Android, Linux, and WinCE operating systems, allowing users to experience ultra-fast system performance and quick renderings of high-resolution PDF or ePub documents. Such performance is provided in conjunction with new features that conserve power consumption, including a unique hibernation or zero power mode that enables users to enjoy more than 8,000 pages of content with a single battery charge.  Advanced features of the EPD controller include automatic partial updates, per-pixel processing, and parallel updates for smooth, enjoyable visual experiences.

Hanwang is China's largest eReader maker and according to industry analysts Display Search, China is expected to become the world's largest eReader market sometime before 2015.

"Marvell's differentiated solution empowers Hanwang to give consumers--in China and around the world--a new generation of eReaders with mass market appeal--better performance at a better price," says Mr. YingJian Liu, Hanwang chairman and CEO.  "Marvell's leading technology aligns perfectly with Hanwang's plan to deliver affordable eReaders to a worldwide market eager for better value."

The first models of Hanwang's next generation eReaders will be available from Hanwang in calendar 3Q2010. The ultra thin and portable devices will be introduced at Computex in the Hanwang booth: Nangang, N210. For more information about the ARMADA 166E, please visit http://www.marvell.com/products/processors/armada.html.

About Hanwang

Hanwang developed and launched its first eReader in 2008.  Today, Hanwang is the leader in China's eReader market with 66 percent market share in Q1 2010, and the world's second largest eReader manufacturer in the world.  Hanwang is a world-leading company in intelligent pattern recognition technology and a professional provider in the design and development of handwriting recognition, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and biometric recognition related products, such as eReaders, pen tablets and display tablets, components and biometric solution (face ID).  For more information, please visit http://www.hanvon.com/en.

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions.  Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com/.

Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. ARMADA is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

  For Further Information Contact:

  Marvell Media Relations                   Hanwang Media Relations
  Daniel Yoo                                Brian Huang
  Tel: (408) 222-2187                       Tel: (86) 10 82786805
  yoo@marvell.comHuangbai@hanwang.com.cn

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Marvell
   

CONTACT:  Daniel Yoo, Marvell Media Relations, +1-408-222-2187,
yoo@marvell.com; Brian Huang, Hanwang Media Relations, (86) 10 82786805,
Huangbai@hanwang.com.cn

Web Site:  http://www.marvell.com/
http://www.hanvon.com/en

GeoLearning Releases 'Tips for Choosing the Best Course Authoring Tool' Podcast

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 1 -- GeoLearning, Inc., provider of the leading Software as a Service (SaaS) GeoMaestro(TM) Learning Management System (LMS) and comprehensive Managed Learning Services presents a conversation with Dr. Paul Schneider, senior product manager for course authoring tools at GeoLearning, as the most recent addition to the company's new podcast series.

In the podcast "Tips for Choosing the Best Course Authoring Tool," Schneider discusses questions to ask and steps to take when reviewing e-learning course authoring tools. He recommends asking the following questions at the onset to determine what your organization needs: How many people will be involved? How many courses need to be created? How many audiences are being targeted? What skills are already present on your staff? Can you produce SCORM/AICC-compliant courses?

"There are many of questions you need to answer in order to decide which tool is the best for your organization. You may determine that one tool is not going to serve all your needs. Also, you want to think about what you are building now, and what you might want to build in the future," said Schneider during the discussion with Craig Olson, GeoLearning's director of marketing. The two discussed course authoring tools that produce content that can be launched by the GeoMaestro(TM) LMS and supported by GeoLearning's Managed Learning Services.

Within the podcast, Schneider discusses some of the important considerations that people don't think about when purchasing an authoring tool, trends in online course authoring, and suggested resources for free trial downloads and demos of popular authoring tools.

To download the podcast "Tips for Choosing the Best Course Authoring Tool," go to http://www.geolearning.com/tools/podcasts/best_course_authoring_tool.aspx

About GeoLearning, Inc.

Talent and knowledge exist everywhere within a company. GeoLearning is constantly rewriting the rules to help organizations assess, deliver and measure that experience through on-demand technology platforms and services. More than 700 corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations utilize GeoLearning for internal training, talent management and external initiatives to increase the speed by which business information is shared to drive revenue. Delivered Software as a Service (SaaS), GeoMaestro(TM) can be deployed rapidly, enabling clients to more efficiently manage knowledge across the enterprise. GeoLearning customers benefit from the ability to launch programming quickly to end users, enabling them to outsmart, outmaneuver and outperform the competition. Additional information is available at http://www.geolearning.com.

Source: GeoLearning, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Ann Torry, +1-515-222-6444, for GeoLearning, Inc.

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

Downtown Indianapolis Residents and Visitors Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

New Cell Sites Mean Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

INDIANAPOLIS, June 1 -- Verizon Wireless has activated two new cell sites in downtown Indianapolis, improving coverage at four of the city's most popular sports and tourist destinations for summer travelers as well as the city's largest urban university campus.

The new cell sites will enable more customers to use their wireless phones to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The cell sites improve voice and data coverage at the following popular tourist destinations in the city that attract millions of visitors a year as well as one at of the city's busiest urban campuses:

  --  Indianapolis Zoo
  --  White River State Park
  --  Lucas Oil Stadium
  --  Victory Field
  --  Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus

"Residents and visitors will benefit from these new cell sites, assuring everyone a great trip during this summer travel season by providing reliable cell phone connections for everything from making calls and sending messages to surfing the Internet and getting email," said Greg Haller, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. "The most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. That's why we aggressively invest in our Indiana network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers and continue to raise the bar in network reliability."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $59 billion since it was formed -- $5.7 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested $1.06 billion on improvements to its wireless network in Indiana. This year, the company will spend $57.4 million on its Indiana network.

About Verizon Wireless in Indiana

In Indiana, Verizon Wireless has more than 550 employees and 37 company-owned retail locations in 23 cities, including Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrence, Mishawaka, Merrillville, Muncie, Noblesville, Plainfield, Portage, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso and Warsaw.

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.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Gilbert of Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com; or Kyle Niederpruem, for Verizon
Wireless, +1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

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

Ireland's Call: Imagine Makes Substantial Gains in WiMax Revolution

DUBLIN, June 1, 2010--

    - The Big Switch: as struggling Rival Eircom Hikes Bills by 3 Per Cent,
4G WiMax Provider Imagine Pledges to Keep Phone and Broadband Prices 50 Per
Cent Cheaper

    Recession hit consumers in Ireland were left reeling yesterday after
former State monopoly Eircom announced that phone and broadband bills would
jump by at least 3 per cent from July 1st.

    In a move that was sharply criticised across the country, 4G WiMax
provider Imagine confirmed that the excessive Eircom prices has led thousands
of customers to switch to Imagine's better quality and cheaper phone and
broadband network.

    It has also been confirmed that Imagine WiMax customers are now
automatically saving over EUR400 per year when they switch to Imagine, in
addition to benefitting from lower broadband and phone bills.

    Brian O'Donohoe, Managing Director of Imagine Communications Group, said
that the latest price hike represented a lost opportunity for Eircom to offer
real value to customers.

    "Eircom now charges Irish consumers the highest line rental cost in the
world and has now decided to increase call costs as well," O'Donohoe said.

    "It's ironic that a couple of days after the OECD critisised the Irish
regulator for failing to reduce Eircom's dominance in the Irish Market, that
Eircom goes out and yet again increases its prices," he said.

    Imagine has launched WiMAX in many areas of country and is currently
rolling out in 15 new towns each month offering a service that is priced at
50% cheaper than Eircom.

    Imagine has confirmed that WiMAX sales are exceeding expectations with
thousands of people switching from Eircom to save money during the recession.

    Echoing the Imagine comments, Mr. Dermott Jewell of Ireland's Consumer
Association, said that the price hike represented a backwards step.

    "I'm amazed that they would even have considered an increase at this
time," he said.

    Mr. Jewell said that Eircom may have "shot themselves in the foot" with
this price increase, as it will trigger consumers to switch to another
provider.

    Eircom said last week that sales had slipped by 9 per cent, and group
revenues were down by EUR1.38 billion.

    Imagine is making high speed broadband available and affordable to
consumers across Ireland with 30 new locations now being rolled out each
month.

    For further information:

    Brian O'Donohoe, Imagine: +353(0)1-2411421

    James McDonald, Model Communications, +353(0)1-8814038

Source: Imagine

For further information: Brian O'Donohoe, Imagine: +353(0)1-2411421; James McDonald, Model Communications, +353(0)1-8814038

Spiral Solutions France Launches Boutique B2B eGaming Solution for the Emerging French Market

PARIS, June 1, 2010--

    - France's Newest B2B Provider is a Joint Venture Between Spiral
Solutions and Santa Maria Group

    Spiral Solutions Ltd. (http://www.spiralsolutions.com), world leader in
interactive gaming and parent company to mobile gaming solutions provider
Spin3 (http://www.spin3.com), and Santa Maria Group , the exclusive
distributor of Bally games and systems to the French casino industry, have
joined forces to launch Spiral Solutions France. The new joint venture, which
will be run from a dedicated office in Paris, offers a uniquely personal,
professional and boutique B2B service to France's emerging eGaming market,
based on the market's leading poker network.

    Led by Christophe Santa Maria, General Manager of the Santa Maria Group
(http://www.groupesantamaria.com), Spiral Solutions France is focused on the
provision of tailored interactive gaming solutions. Spiral Solutions France,
which has already signed its first client to be announced shortly, offers a
wide portfolio of services based on the industry and market experience of its
founders that can be shaped to enable any enterprise to launch its own
branded online poker room. The available services cover every aspect of
managing an eGaming solution; from business and regulatory analysis and
consultation, a comprehensive business management system and marketing and
customer retention services, to complete training programmes and a dedicated
French-language customer service centre for the emerging French market.

    Spiral Solutions France's clients will benefit from France's leading
online poker platform following a strategic alliance between Spiral Solutions
France and Microgaming (http://microgaming.com). The French poker network was
formed in May 2010 in a joint venture between Microgaming and 888 Holdings
plc, and combines world-class games and software with the highest levels of
player liquidity on a single platform.

    "Brands need an experienced provider of professional B2B services and
consultancy in order to capitalise on France's new gaming space," said
Christophe Santa Maria, President of Spiral Solutions France. "Many
prospective entrants don't have experience of operating an eGaming business.
We have the technology, experience, personal services and the regulatory
insight to meet the needs of our clients and the French market."

    Christophe Santa Maria continues, "We are boutique in terms of our size
and outlook. We are private and professional, and our services are tailored
to each client and delivered by a dedicated team of seasoned experts. This
approach sets Spiral Solutions France apart from the competition as France's
leading B2B provider of eGaming services. The market reaction has been
incredibly positive. We have already signed our first client - a group of
major land-based casinos in France - which is a fantastic first step for us
and we aim to announce more deals in the coming months."

    Matti Zinder, Head of Spiral Solutions said, "A new market requires a
fresh approach. Spiral Solutions France combines the technology and 11 years
of experience of Spiral Solutions with the Santa Maria Group's expertise and
market insight. With a combined track record of success, we have all the
elements to create the most unique and attractive B2B offering for the French
eGaming market."

    Roger Raatgever, CEO, Microgaming said, "We have experienced great
success with Spiral Solutions in markets all over the world. We are
delighted, in conjunction with 888, to be able to provide them with the
technical solution for the French market. We are in a fantastic position to
support anyone looking to launch and operate a successful online poker room
in France with our market leading poker platform and the value added services
provided by Spiral Solutions France. With the new regulations in place,
France offers a fantastic environment to do what we do best; delivering the
best platform of online games to our eGaming clients under the requirements
of the Authority for the Regulation of online Gaming (ARJEL)."

    As part of its bespoke and personal service, Spiral Solutions France will
also provide advertising and marketing solutions to support the launch and
operation of its clients' online poker rooms through its links with the Santa
Maria Group, which specialises in media buying for the emerging French
eGaming sector.

   
    Spiral Solutions Ltd. (http://www.spiralsolutions.com)
    Bally France (http://www.ballyfrance.fr)
    Microgaming (http://www.microgaming.com)
    Spin3 (http://www.spin3.com)

    Spiral Solutions France
    Press Contacts:

    Nelson Bostock Communications
    Isabel Napier or Tim Lines
    T: +44-20-7229-4400
    isabel.napier@nelsonbostock.com

Source: Spiral Solutions Ltd

Spiral Solutions France Press Contacts: Nelson Bostock Communications, Isabel Napier or Tim Lines, T: +44-20-7229-4400, isabel.napier@nelsonbostock.com

Radware Launches All-inclusive Security Solution to Protect Data Centers and Networks From New Hybrid Attacks: APSolute Attack Prevention

First-to-market, comprehensive and synchronized security approach provides advanced capabilities to fight known and emerging network attacks in real-time, maintaining performance and business continuity

MAHWAH, N.J., June 1 -- Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced an industry first - APSolute Attack Prevention - a unique security solution that connects several defenses together, allowing them to work synchronously - and provide network and data center infrastructures with comprehensive protection from hybrid network attacks that pose threats such as: application vulnerability, information theft, authentication defeat, malware spread, network anomalies, application downtime, network downtime, and more.

Recent attacks in 2009 and 2010 such as the July 2009 cyber attacks and Conficker malware show that attackers are using hybrid attack techniques that utilize multiple attack types and vectors. Today, organizations are deploying individual protection tools such as Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Network Behavioral Analysis (NBA) and Denial of Service (DoS) protection. But, the use of multiple individual tools, increase costs and complexity while leaving networks and services unprotected against hybrid attacks.

"We are witnessing through the widespread attacks on enterprises and governments a distinct change in the threat landscape. Cybercriminals and hackers are using attack vectors that employ not just one but multiple threat types and don't always exploit known vulnerabilities," stated Charles Kolodgy, research vice president for IDC's Security Products. "Our research also indicates that organizations are seeking to integrate a wide variety of security techniques to provide extensible security through a single vendor. Radware is addressing this critical network security requirement by offering a combination of advanced security protections in a single device. And, they're appropriately marrying it with essential monitoring, reporting, and management capabilities followed by expert services to provide customers with a complete package, thus addressing the fuller expanse of security needs necessitated by the changing threat landscape."

Introducing Radware's APSolute Attack Prevention for Networks and Datacenters

Designed for ecommerce, service providers and large enterprises, APSolute Attack Prevention is an all-inclusive attack mitigation solution, integrating different tools/modules, plus management and reporting, which need to work in a synchronized manner to best detect and prevent hybrid threats. The key elements of this solution include: DefensePro®; an enhanced version of the award-winning network security solution; APSolute Vision(TM), a new unified management system providing monitoring, forensics and reporting; and is rounded out with a new Emergency Response Team (ERT) service, a security expert offering for immediate, hands-on assistance.

Radware's DefensePro uses multiple defense technologies and is the only solution available on the market today integrating IPS, NBA and DoS protection in a single appliance. DefensePro employs multiple detection and prevention engines including signature detection, protocol anomaly detection, stateful inspection and traffic anomaly detection. The secret sauce of DefensePro is patent protected behavioral based real-time signatures technology that detects and mitigates emerging network attacks in real time such as zero-minute attacks, DoS/DDoS attacks, application misuse attacks, network scanning and malware spread. All without the need for human intervention and without blocking legitimate user traffic:

Additionally, based on Radware's OnDemand Switch® platform, DefensePro offers throughput of up to 12Gbps and embeds two unique and dedicated hardware components: to the DME, which also prevents high volume DoS/DDoS flood attacks - without impacting legitimate traffic- and a StringMatch Engine® (SME) to accelerate signature based protection - helping to further decrease capital and operational expenditures

APSolute Vision is a unified management tool that provides centralized attack management, real-time monitoring, advanced forensics and historical reporting across the different modules, multiple DefensePro devices and locations - enabling advanced correlation for new attacks.  Providing clear visibility into the happenings through the integrated modules, APSolute Vision incorporates a powerful Security Event Management Engine that enables security managers to detect, prioritize and respond to emerging network attacks that threaten the business applications infrastructure; It offers per user customization of real-time dashboards and historical reports; an advanced forensics engine providing attack evidence and attack trends analysis; compliance achievement with pre-defined report sets for PCI, HIPAA, SOX etc. and complete event lifecycle management through an advanced incident handling system including ticketing.

Emergency Response Team (ERT) is an emergency security service that provides customers with a swift and professional response that neutralizes attacks and restores network and service operational status. The ERT was specifically designed to provide a 24x7 service for customers facing DoS attacks or malware outbreaks. The ERT will provide instantaneous, expert security support to restore network and service operational status. The ERT is staffed by experts with vast knowledge and experience of network threats, detection and mitigation, and in-depth experience of the DefensePro family of products.

"The communication between these integrated protection modules with the combination of unified management and reporting is essential; the sum of all parts is bigger than the whole - it is what sets us apart from the competition," stated Avi Chesla, Vice-President Security, Radware. "Only the communication between these modules allows for the correlation of events and the ability to reach the correct conclusions concerning the level of risk and what is actually happening. With the development of APSolute Attack Prevention, we have designed a well-synchronized solution which is backed with a service offering to deliver a high-level of protection to IT infrastructures - enabling them to fight against known and emerging attacks more effectively in real-time, whilst keeping costs down and preserving performance as well as business continuity," he continued.

APSolute Attack Prevention is part of Radware's APSolute Immunity strategy, which encompasses the DefensePro product suite and is complemented by Radware's SOC (research) and Security Update Service (SUS).

Take the DefensePro Challenge

Radware is running a global marketing and advertising campaign. As part of the campaign, Radware has developed a fun and dynamic way for people to learn about new APSolute Attack Prevention capabilities, featuring a game - DefensePro Challenge. Contest play is offered as an online flash game. A worldwide contest running the month of June 2010 offers contestants that pass each level of online game play, a chance to be entered into a drawing with prizes including Amazon® e-gift cards, high-tech gadgets (e.g., iPad, Sony PSP®go system, Flip MinoHD(TM), etc.) and a grand prize of $5000. Standard game play is also available as a desktop application for Adobe® Air® with apps for Apple® iPhone and iPad coming soon. For game access and contest rules, please visit: http://www.radware.com/apsoluteattackprevention

About Radware

Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), a global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart". For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com and follow us on Twitter.

The newsletter may contain prospective statements, resulting in risk and uncertainty to some extent. Factors possibly causing drastic deviation between actual result and prospective statement include but are not limited to general business environment changes in fields of application exchange or network security, demand changes of application exchange or network security product, changes of product subscription time and quantity, order cancellation and other risks in the report submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission by Radware and in "Form 20-F".

  Media Relations:
  Joyce Anne Shulman
  +1 (201) 785-3209
  joyceanne.shulman@radware.com

Source: Radware Ltd
   

CONTACT:  Joyce Anne Shulman of Radware Ltd, +1-201-785-3209,
joyceanne.shulman@radware.com

Web Site:  http://www.radware.com/

Ceragon's New Energy-Efficient Long Haul Radio Solution Cuts Power Consumption by Up To 30%

The New Solution Targets IP-Trunk Applications and can be Deployed in any Configuration or Installation Scenario in Combination With Ceragon's FibeAir(R) IP-10

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 1, 2010--     Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a leading provider of
high-capacity, 4G/ LTE-Ready wireless backhaul networks, today introduced the
newest member of its FibeAir RFU (Radio Frequency Unit) solutions family. The
Green Mode RFU-HP makes for unique, energy-efficient 1Gb IP Trunk radio
implementations. Featuring an adjustable power mode the Green Mode RFU-HP can
reduce radio link power consumption by as much as 30% compared with existing
solutions. The new RFU-HP is combined with Ceragon advanced FibeAir IP-10
platforms, for a complete, feature-rich IP solution with an unmatched, low
total cost of ownership.

    A critical design issue for current wireless networks is the development
suitable architectures that can efficiently reduce power consumption, thereby
increasing the operational lifetime of the network, while cutting operational
expenditure. Ceragon's Green Mode RFU-HP offers automatic control of both the
power consumption as well as the transmission power, ensuring that no excess
energy is used while the network operates in "steady state". Under fading
conditions the power is automatically increased to compensate for signal loss
and to ensure the link continues to meet the required performance level.

    Ideal for any deployment configuration, all-indoor, split-mount and
all-outdoor, Ceragon's new radio system can provide additional and
significant power savings across an entire telecommunication network, without
compromising performance and availability. In addition, the New RFU-HP comes
with the following unique capabilities:

   
    - Highest available transmit power - Supporting transmit power of up to
      32dBm, both in split and all indoor configurations, , the Green Mode
      RFU-HP offers unmatched performance, extending wireless links over
      longer distances with enhanced availability. This feature also allows
      carriers to use smaller, less costly antennas without compromising the
      link's reach or performance.
    - High capacity - Operating in any standard channel bandwidth up to 56
      Mhz, Green Mode RFU-HP delivers up to 500Mbps on a single channel, and
      up to 1Gbps using cross polarization Interference Canceller (XPIC).

    Additional Power and Cost Saving Benefits

    - All-outdoor Trunk IP Networks - RFU-HP can be deployed in combination
      with Ceragon's advanced FibeAir IP-10 solutions family in all-outdoor
      configurations. Allowing for zero footprint deployments, the combined
      solution can scale up to offer up to 5 Gbps of guaranteed traffic.
      Requiring no heating or cooling devices, it helps operators to achieve
      additional power savings.
    - Support for asymmetric transmission - Unlike competing radio systems,
      RFU-HP can be used in asymmetric mode (higher bandwidths downstream,
      lower bandwidths upstream). This allows operators to design smarter
      network architectures with lower equipment costs and reduced power
      consumption across the entire network.
    - Adaptive Transmit Power & Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) -
      Ensuring that each microwave radio is automatically optimized to
      provide the best performance under changing weather conditions.
      Adaptive transmit power is used to lower the signal output power when
      environmental conditions are good in order to reduce power consumption
      and network interference. ACM is a technology that allows the wireless
      link to adjust itself to changing weather conditions in order to
      support several types of availability for different types of service.

    "As the industry experts in radio technology, we continue to provide real
benefit to our customers by helping them to make communication services
accessible everywhere," said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Ceragon. "By reducing the cost and power requirements of wireless long
haul solutions Ceragon enables operators to profitably serve remote
communities. We plan to continue and strengthen our offering and to solidify
our technological leadership."

    About Ceragon Networks Ltd.

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT) is a leading provider of
high capacity LTE/4G ready wireless backhaul solutions that enable cellular
operators and other wireless service providers to deliver voice and data
services, such as Internet browsing, music and video applications. Our
wireless backhaul solutions use microwave technology to transfer large
amounts of telecommunication traffic between base stations and the core of
the service provider's network. Designed to enable risk-free migration from
legacy to next-generation backhaul networks, our solutions provide fiber-like
connectivity for circuit-switched, or SONET/SDH, networks, next generation
Ethernet/Internet Protocol, or IP-based, networks, and hybrid networks that
combine circuit-switched and IP-based networks. Our solutions support all
wireless access technologies, including GSM, CDMA, EV-DO, HSPA, LTE and
WiMAX. These solutions allow wireless service providers to cost-effectively
and seamlessly evolve their network from circuit-switched and hybrid concepts
to all IP thereby meeting the increasing demands by the growing numbers of
subscribers and the increasing demand for mobile data services. We also
provide our solutions to businesses and public institutions that operate
their own private communications networks. Our solutions are deployed by more
than 200 service providers of all sizes, as well as in hundreds of private
networks, in more than 130 countries. More information is available at
http://www.ceragon.com.

    Ceragon Networks(R), CeraView(R), FibeAir(R), the FibeAir(R) design mark
and Native2(R) are registered trademarks., and Ceragon(TM), PolyView(TM),
ConfigAir(TM), CeraMon(TM), EtherAir(TM), QuickAir(TM), QuickAir Partner
Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Certification Program(TM), QuickAir Partner
Zone(TM), EncryptAir(TM) and Microwave Fiber(TM) are trademarks of Ceragon
Networks Ltd.

    This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future
prospects that are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current
expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and
estimates. These are important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and
uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in
Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date on which they are made and Ceragon undertakes no commitment to
revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made.

   
    Company and Investor Contact:   Media Contact:
    Yoel Knoll
    Ceragon Networks Ltd.           Karen Quatromoni
    +972-3-766-6419                 Rainier Communications
                                    Tel: +1-508-475-0025 x150
    yoelk@ceragon.com               kquatromoni@rainierco.com

Source: Ceragon Networks Ltd

Company and Investor Contact: Yoel Knoll, Ceragon Networks Ltd., +972-3-766-6419, yoelk@ceragon.com; Media Contact: Karen Quatromoni, Rainier Communications, Tel: +1-508-475-0025 x150, kquatromoni@rainierco.com

D-Link DIR-457U: Wi-Fi+3G, A Better, Cost-Saving Way to Stay Connected

DUBAI, UAE, June 1, 2010--     Wi-Fi or 3G; which connection do you use more often? Why? Enjoying the
advantage of mobile broadband without being burned by the bill might be what
you care about most. And being able to extend your mobile broadband
connection to more devices or users at the same cost would definitely save
you money. Additionally, if you are a heavy Internet user or have a group of
people, for example, family, friends, classmates, or co-workers, who need
access to the network simultaneously, D-Link has the answer.

    D-Link DIR-457U with WiFi+3G keeps you and your group connected
wherever you go

    The DIR-457U with Wi-Fi offers superfast data speeds, up to 7.2Mbps over
3G cellular networks, and speeds up the download of music and other large
files from the Internet. With the DIR-457U, you don't need to hurry home to
submit an assignment, or rush to the office to send out a quotation or search
for files. And, as the device seamlessly switches between 3G and Wi-Fi, you
don't even have to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot when you're out and about; you
can always stay connected.

    The DIR-457U allows students to post news to personal blogs or social
media networks like Facebook, using their mobile phones anytime, anywhere.
Additionally, mobile workers can fire off emails via smart phones or check
Google Maps while sitting on the train. This slim , pocket-sized device has a
built-in 3G SIM card and a rechargeable battery that's neater and easier to
use. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, so the Internet can go wherever
you go.

    Get the greatest value for your money

    Who wouldn't want to save a little more money? The DIR-457U allows you to
share its 3G connection via Wi-Fi with up to 16 users. For a group of people
who concurrently require Internet access, while outside, this device is the
most cost-saving solution. It also allows for a variety of other devices to
be connected to the wireless modem, simultaneously. Thus, while you're
checking emails on a laptop, you can also download music from iTunes onto the
iPod Touch. There is even a built-in microSD card slot that can hold a memory
card of up to 32GB to conveniently share files between Wi-Fi enabled devices.

    Other benefits

    The DIR-457U also acts as the best backup solution when your home
landline Internet fails. The DIR-457U provides mobile broadband anytime,
anywhere without a contract.

   
    Press Contact:

    Nicole Maria Meier
    D-Link Middle East
    Tel.: +971-4-391-6480
    Fax: +971-4-390-8881
    E-Mail: nmeier@dlink-me.com

Source: D-Link Middle East

Press Contact: Nicole Maria Meier, D-Link Middle East, Tel.: +971-4-391-6480, Fax: +971-4-390-8881, E-Mail: nmeier@dlink-me.com

Microsoft and Novell Collaborate to Deliver Hybrid Options for High-Performance Computing

Latest initiative targets high-performance computing empowering customers to balance server workloads using both SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Windows HPC Server for greater IT efficiency.

REDMOND, Wash. and WALTHAM, Mass., June 1 -- High-performance computing (HPC) continues to gain in popularity as businesses face increasing pressure to process data faster and with greater precision. Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc., working in concert with third parties, are now making it easier for IT executives to take advantage of the benefits of supercomputing with a technology initiative developed in their joint Interoperability Lab based in Cambridge, Mass. The initiative brings value to the HPC market by helping customers realize greater IT infrastructure efficiency and subsequent cost savings. Today, Microsoft and Novell reported strong demand for their high-performance computing interoperability solution with 33 shared customers now deploying sophisticated server workload management across SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server and Windows HPC Server.

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High-performance computing offers customers the ability to process massive amounts of data and solve computationally intense problems, making it an optimal choice for government entities, universities and large companies. In the past year, Microsoft and Novell have added HPC customer accounts in a wide range of geographies and industries, such as the financial, healthcare, higher education and technology sectors. Examples include Deutsche Bank AG, Honeywell International, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd., Texas Instruments, Tianjin Dawning Information Industry Co. Ltd. and the Tokyo Institute of Technology.

South Africa's Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) in Cape Town, the continent's largest publicly funded HPC facility, is the latest company to adopt cross-platform solutions and enterprise support offerings from Microsoft and Novell.

"The technical collaboration between Microsoft and Novell has enabled us to reduce overall costs while increasing cross-platform manageability. This means we're able to deliver more consistent quality of service to our customers at the best price possible," said Dr. Happy Sithole, Ph.D., director of CHPC. "In addition, migrating to the Linux support offered by Novell was a great decision for us. Not only do we get the interoperability advantages of seamless integration between our platforms, but we also have the confidence of knowing we are supported by two world-class vendors."

Businesses looking for ways to streamline infrastructure management, reduce IT costs and mitigate risk have long realized the value of interoperability as a way to optimize mixed-source IT environments. HPC customers now can gain the critical flexibility they need to simplify systems management through dual-boot and hybrid cluster solutions developed jointly by Microsoft and Novell.

"The ability to deploy and manage a complex high-performance computing infrastructure across multiple platforms has enabled us to streamline our IT operations without having to invest in new hardware, people or skill sets, all while delivering better and faster results for our clients," said Earl J. Dodd, CEO of Rocky Mountain Supercomputing Centers Inc.

Having the capacity to dynamically switch between the Windows or Linux platforms empowers IT managers to balance server workloads by running specific applications on the platform of their choosing.

"Many customers are realizing the benefits of the Microsoft and Novell® HPC technical solution that streamlines management functions, reduces internal support requirements and enables greater interoperability without having to dedicate time and resources to devise workarounds," said Joe Wagner, senior vice president and general manager of Global Alliances at Novell. "Through our successful initiatives in the joint Interoperability Lab, we've been able to anticipate the mixed-source IT requirements necessary in today's business environment."

"Companies around the world are realizing the benefits of our joint interoperable cross-platform technical solutions," said Ted MacLean, general manager for Strategic Partnerships and Licensing at Microsoft. "The fact that we're able to address a real need in the HPC market is evidenced by the number of licenses we've issued. These solutions, coupled with Novell's proven technical support programs, make it easier than ever for our customers to have confidence that their existing infrastructure investments will serve them well into the future."

"For HPC customers considering a dual-platform strategy with Windows HPC Server and a widely used Linux server product, they will come to realize that the interoperability between Microsoft and Novell platforms offers a clear advantage," said Nie Hua, vice president of Dawning Information Industry. "Not only will you get the unprecedented flexibility of running either server, but you will have confidence in knowing that both operating systems will work seamlessly together in the datacenter. In addition, we save time and money by getting all of our support needs for both platforms from one resource."

This HPC solution represents another joint technical initiative that delivers value to customers and partners. The partnership continues to broaden its joint technical scope and offering to enhance datacenter optimization for customers all over the globe.

Through the Microsoft and Novell joint Interoperability Lab in Cambridge, Mass., engineers from both companies have been working side by side to create technical solutions that support customers in addressing their unique challenges relative to advancing their technical and business objectives within a mixed-source operational environment.

Additional information about the Microsoft and Novell agreement, customer migrations and their joint Interoperability Lab is available online at http://www.moreinterop.com/.

About Novell

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL), a leader in Intelligent Workload Management, helps organizations securely deliver and manage computing services across physical, virtual and cloud computing environments. We help customers reduce the cost, complexity, and risk associated with their IT systems through our solutions for identity and security, systems management, collaboration and Linux based operating platforms. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit http://www.novell.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.

Novell and SUSE are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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+1-781-464-8034, ibruce@novell.com

Web Site:  http://www.novell.com/
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