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OpenMarket Expands Cross-Network Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Expansion Enables Businesses to Reach Hundreds of Millions of U.S. Wireless Subscribers via Rich Media

SEATTLE, May 11 -- OpenMarket, a business unit of Amdocs operating a leading mobile transaction hub, today announced that it has further expanded its leading multimedia message service (MMS) connectivity for advertisers, mobile marketers and merchants that deliver rich media to mobile devices.  OpenMarket is now an approved MMS aggregator for third-party digital content delivered over the AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Alltel and Cricket Communications networks.

"MMS is one of the most effective ways for companies to communicate their brand message and connect emotionally with the consumer at the same time," said James Citron, chief executive officer of Mogreet, a mobile marketing platform that enables businesses to send rich media via MMS. "In our business, great delivery is everything.  We look to OpenMarket as that experienced mobile solution partner for broad subscriber access and superior network stability."

MMS enables users to send and receive short videos, photos, images, song clips, home movies, animated video and other similar rich media on their mobile devices.  Brands and advertisers can deliver customized personal messages to consumers in a manner currently available only on television networks or specialized mobile applications.  According to the CTIA, more than 10 billion MMS messages were sent in the first half of 2009, and nearly every phone shipped in the United States from U.S. operators since 2008 was MMS capable.  Based on high performance architecture with standard-based integration, OpenMarket's mobile transaction network supports the most MMS connections in the industry today.

"MMS usage by consumers is growing every month as new applications and consumer services are launched into the market," said Jay Emmet, general manager of OpenMarket.  "OpenMarket provides agencies, brands, social networks and third-party merchants with the ability to deliver advanced mobile content and a personalized user experience."

About OpenMarket

OpenMarket is a leading transaction hub.  OpenMarket provides a comprehensive set of messaging, payment and emerging services to meet mobile business needs.  From the largest consumer brands to the smallest new ventures, OpenMarket empowers businesses to expand their marketing initiatives and strengthen customer relationships by leveraging the mobile channel.  OpenMarket provides the most direct mobile operator connections in the U.S. market today.  OpenMarket is a business unit of Amdocs and for more information, please visit http://www.openmarket.com.

About Amdocs

Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation.  The company combines business and operational support systems, service delivery platforms, proven services, and deep industry expertise to enable service providers and their customers to do more in the connected world.  Amdocs' offerings help service providers explore new business models, differentiate through personalized customer experiences, and streamline operations.  A global company with revenue of $2.86 billion in fiscal 2009, Amdocs has approximately 18,000 employees and serves customers in more than 60 countries worldwide.  For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com.

Amdocs' Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters.  Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material.  Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated.  These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market.  Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.  These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, filed on December 7, 2009 and  our Form 6-K filed for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 on February 8, 2010.

Source: OpenMarket
   

CONTACT:  Julie Nicholson, Weber Shandwick for OpenMarket,
+1-212-445-8371, jnicholson@webershandwick.com

Web Site:  http://www.openmarket.com/

Kaleidescape Introduces Next Generation Movie Players

New Movie Server Architecture, New User Interface, Blu-ray Support

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 11 -- Kaleidescape, Inc., the market leader in movie servers, today announced its new M500 and M300 Players. Built on the company's proprietary M-Class architecture, this next generation of players delivers a new and improved onscreen user interface and Blu-ray support. The M500 Player copies Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and CDs onto a server. The imported content can then be played back instantly by M500 and M300 Players, creating the world's first multi-zone movie server for Blu-ray.

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To address the concerns of the studios, Kaleidescape requires the disc to be present when playing Blu-ray content from the server. Today this means the Blu-ray Disc must be in the tray of an M500 Player. To enable the full Kaleidescape experience for Blu-ray, the company is developing a disc loader which will keep a large number of discs present within the Kaleidescape system. It will also provide bulk import, and make it easy to find and retrieve a disc.

"We have invested a great amount of time and resources in developing the M-Class architecture, which is our platform for future innovation," said Michael Malcolm, Kaleidescape's founder, chairman and CEO. "We now have the tools to improve our world-renowned user experience and offer an even greater variety of content."

Further enhancing the Kaleidescape experience, the company's award-winning onscreen user interface has been substantially improved with M-Class players. The Kaleidescape Movie Guide, the largest and most comprehensive of its type with over 135,000 titles, has been expanded to include over 3,300 Blu-ray Disc titles. Your treasured collection of movies and music is presented in high definition, with eye-popping detail and improved performance. The company's patent pending video bookmarks enable advanced features, including instantaneous start of a feature or concert, easy access to favorite scenes or songs, and control triggers to automatically adjust screen masking, lighting and curtains during playback.

The Kaleidescape M500 and M300 Players, when coupled with a Kaleidescape server, play back Blu-ray content and include support for 1080p video with 24 frames per second and bitstream pass-through of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Kaleidescape is accepting orders for M500 and M300 Players, and shipments will begin May 18th. U.S. MSRP is $3,995 for the M500 Player and $2,495 for the M300 Player. Both players are compatible with existing Kaleidescape products. The disc loader is expected to be available in the first half of next year. Please visit http://www.kaleidescape.com for more information.

About Kaleidescape

The Kaleidescape movie server redefines home entertainment by transforming the way movies are enjoyed throughout the home. The Kaleidescape movie server delivers a powerful and entertaining movie-watching experience for the family, and provides peace of mind to the owner. Kaleidescape, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. Kaleidescape products are available through custom-installation dealers and distributors throughout the world. For additional information, please visit http://www.kaleidescape.com.

Kaleidescape and the Kaleidescape logo are trademarks of Kaleidescape, Inc.; they are registered in the United States and certain other jurisdictions. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by third parties and may be registered in some jurisdictions.

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Source: Kaleidescape, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Diana Cartwright, Vice President, Corporate Marketing of
Kaleidescape, Inc., +1-650-625-6113, diana.cartwright@kaleidescape.com

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

Eurotech Announces Secure and Robust ZyWAN G9 Cellular Router

AMARO, Italy, May 11, 2010--

    - Rugged Cellular Router Provides Customers With Flexible Connectivity
Solutions on Wireless Networks

    Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and
systems, have announced the ZyWAN G9 Cellular Router offering data solutions
to 3G, CDMA and GSM/GPRS cellular networks. The rugged ZyWAN G9 provides
real-time access and location-based information to any Ethernet, 802.11 or
serial device for mobile and fixed data applications.

    Customers can tailor the Eurotech ZyWAN G9 for use in any wireless
carrier's service area through secure, approved USB cellular adapters for a
global cellular platform. Some target applications include mobile and field
force automation, SCADA and telemetry, security, point of sale and Internet
access as a Wi-Fi hotspot or wired connection.

    Key features of the ZyWAN G9 include:

   
    - Simple over-the-air WEB GUI interface for configuration
    - Multiple interface connectivity via four serial ports, dual Ethernet,
      Wi-Fi support
    - VPN, Firewall, DHCP, DNS and NAT routing capabilities
    - GPS receiver functionality optional
    - Network flexibility, with carrier-approved USB cellular adapters
    - Ready for programming in a Linux OS, J2ME (IBMJ9) Java Virtual Machine,
      and OSGI (Eclipse) framework

    "With the ZyWAN G9, Eurotech is able to better meet customer data needs
by offering flexible options in cellular carriers, technologies and
interfaces," said Kurt Hochanadel, wireless product manager for Eurotech Inc.
"Now, ZyWAN users simply go to their carrier of choice, lock the USB into the
ZyWAN G9, and their data connection is up and running."

    Availability

    The ZyWAN G9 is available now.

    About Eurotech

    Eurotech (ETH.MI) is a global company based in Italy and with locations
in Europe, North America and Asia. The Eurotech group develops and markets
miniaturised computers for special uses (NanoPCs) and computers featuring
major computing capacity (HPCs - High-Performance Computers). With these two
product categories, Eurotech aims to become a leader in implementation of the
pervasive computing infrastructure commonly known as Cloud or Grid, capable
of enabling an entire range of activities and value-added services in the
transport, defense, industrial, medical and scientific-research sectors.

    Media Contacts

   
    Eurotech Group
    Giuliana Vidoni
    +39-0433-485462
    giuliana.vidoni@eurotech.com

    USA
    Allison Yrungaray
    +1-626-841-1640
    allison.yrungaray@eurotech.com

    Europe
    Jenny Shepperd
    +44-1223-403421
    jenny.shepperd@eurotech.com

    Japan
    Masaki Takahashi
    +81-904-5798683
    takahasi@advanet.co.jp

    South and South East Asia
    Luigi Adriano
    +39-0433-485411
    luigi.adriano@eurotech.com

Source: Eurotech

Eurotech Group, Giuliana Vidoni, +39-0433-485462,  giuliana.vidoni@eurotech.com; USA, Allison Yrungaray, +1-626-841-1640, allison.yrungaray@eurotech.com; Japan, Masaki Takahashi, +81-904-5798683, takahasi@advanet.co.jp; South and South East Asia, Luigi Adriano, +39-0433-485411, luigi.adriano@eurotech.com

NeoGames Introduces a New Soft Gaming Platform

The Portfolio of Scratch Cards, Instant Games and Slots Enhance NeoGames' Current Offering

ST JULIAN, Malta, May 11, 2010--     As the creators and leaders of the online scratch card and instant win
games market, NeoGames are introducing a new soft-gaming platform based on
slots, instant games and scratch card games. The launch of this unique
platform is the result of NeoGames' evolution to provide a complete
soft-gaming offering.

    The new soft-gaming platform contains over 50 games, including, NeoGames'
first Million Euro jackpot prize slot game and the first two 20 line slot
games, all built with exclusive bonus round features, specifically for the
platform.

    "NeoGames are proud to present to the market, their new soft-gaming
platform for Slots, Instant games and scratch card games. Following the great
success of our scratch and instant win sites, the creation of a soft-gaming
platform is a step forward in NeoGames' strategic provisions within the
soft-gaming market" states Shay Bar Joseph, Managing Director of NeoGames
Network.

    About NeoGames

    NeoGames are the pioneers and global providers of the leading platform of
scratch and instant win games. Since its establishment in 2005, NeoGames has
partnered with 1st tier operators and leading marketing experts for
customized integrations of its games platform and fully managed operations of
White Labels.

    With over 120 million scratch card games sold every month throughout the
NeoGames Network, NeoGames enables its partners to maximize revenue potential
on a global scale with a mass market product. National Lotteries, gaming
operators, and leading online marketing firms who seek for a comprehensive,
customised online solution find the ideal partner in NeoGames.

    For further information, contact sales@neogames.com and visit
http://www.neogames.com

    PR Contact: Joanna Waitzman, Joannaw@neogames.com, +972-3-6072573

Source: NeoGames

PR Contact: Joanna Waitzman, Joannaw@neogames.com, +972-3-6072573

NetDragon Launches New Expansion Pack 'Legend Returns' for Conquer Online

HONG KONG, May 11 -- NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon", with its subsidiaries collectively the "Group"; Stock Code: 777), a leading online game developer and operator in China, announced the official open beta launch for the brand-new Chinese expansion pack, "Legend Returns", for its flagship game Conquer Online.

Following the successful launch of four previous EPs, "Legend Returns", the fifth Chinese EP for Conquer Online integrates ten innovations in terms of content. For example, the new arena, together with the BOSS and faction war systems, makes Conquer Online's battling scenes more spectacular. The improved second profession system complements and balances the game's profession portfolios. Meanwhile, the game updates routine quests, as well as new achievements and benefits systems, delivering a much more perfect game to players.

Conquer Online, available in multiple language versions, has received an enthusiastic response from players all around the world. The new Chinese expansion pack provides optimized gameplay and balance to meet the needs of players, delivering enhanced playability. It is expected to attract an increasing number of new players, while enhancing the interest of existing players.

About NetDragon

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming industry. Established in 1999, NetDragon has been operating and developing a broad range of MMORPGs since launching its first self-made title Monster & Me in 2002. In addition, NetDragon is China's pioneer in overseas expansion, having directly operated its titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, Spanish, Arabic and other foreign languages.

The Group's game portfolio comprises a range of massively multiplayer online games that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. Current offerings include the games Way of the Five, Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online, Disney Fantasy Online and Tian Yuan. The Group also has multiple games currently in development, including Dungeon Keeper Online, Doomsday, Cross Gate, Legend of the Dark and a new version of Ultima Online.

Source: NetDragon Websoft Inc.
   

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

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

Elbit Systems Completes Acquisition of Azimuth Technologies' Shares

HAIFA, Israel, May 11, 2010--     Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE:ESLT) announced today,
further to its announcements on January 25, 2010, November 12, 2008 and
October 28, 2008, that it completed the acquisition of the balance of shares
in Azimuth Technologies Ltd. ("Azimuth") pursuant to the merger agreement
signed by Azimuth and Elbit Systems' wholly owned subsidiary, Elbit Security
Systems Ltd., in January 2010.

     (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300441 )

    In November 2008, Elbit Systems purchased 19% of Azimuth's
shares. The purchase price for the balance of Azimuth's shares, following
certain adjustments made in accordance with the merger agreement, is
approximately US$ 41.5 million (155 million NIS).

    Under the terms of the merger agreement, an amount of
approximately US$ 1.6 million (6 million NIS) of the purchase price will be
held in trust, to be released to Azimuth's shareholders subject to the terms
of the merger agreement.

    Azimuth is an Israeli company engaged mainly in the areas of
navigation and target acquisition, fire coordination, north finding systems
as well as electro-optics for defense and government solutions. Azimuth also
has a subsidiary in the UK engaged in similar activities.

    About Elbit Systems

    Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics
company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The
Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the
areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications,
computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned
aircraft systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and
military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing
a range of support services.

    For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements (within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding
Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the
extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward
Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates,
projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult
to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may
differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of
factors, including, without limitation:scope and length of customer
contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental
budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in
the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and
the United States among others;differences in anticipated and actual program
performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price
contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The
factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is
contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is
on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The
Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

   
    Company Contact:                       IR Contact:

    Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO      Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
    Dalia Rosen, VP & Head of Corporate    CCG Investor Relations
    Communications                         Tel: +1-646-201-9246
    Elbit Systems Ltd                      E-mail:elbitsystems@ccgisrael.com
    Tel: +972-4-8316663
    Fax: +972-4-8316944
    E-mail: j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com
            dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com

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Source: Elbit Systems Ltd

Company Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO, Dalia Rosen, VP & Head of Corporate Communications,
Elbit Systems Ltd, Tel:  +972-4-8316663, Fax: +972-4-8316944,
E-mail: j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com, dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com; IR Contact:
Ehud Helft / Kenny Green, CCG Investor Relations, Tel: 1-646-201-9246, E-mail:elbitsystems@ccgisrael.com

coresystems Introduces New Cloud-Based Business-AddOns

WINDISCH, Switzerland, May 11, 2010--     With their innovative additional solutions for SAP Business
One, coresystems changes the business landscape for small and medium-sized
enterprises. The basic principle for all coresuite AddOns is: Easy to buy,
easy to use, zero consulting.

    coresystems ag, leading manufacturer of innovative additional
solutions for SAP Business One on a global scale, introduces a range of new
standardized add-ons for SAP Business One. The aim of this Switzerland-based
company is to add value to small and medium-sized enterprises, and to use
their effective tools to provide optimum and continuous support for handling
and managing business transactions. The cloud principle provides SAP Business
One users with many cost-efficient options to optimize their business as well
as increase company awareness and revenue.

    The coresuite.com platform offers a multitude of effective
solutions that can be designed according to requirements:

   
    - coresuite eCommerce go (in cooperation with ePages
      http://www.epages.com/sap), allows you to create and run a modern,
      powerful online shop in just a few simple steps. Programming knowledge
      is not required. The seamless integration into existing inventory
      management systems facilitates initial start-up and offers many
      positives.
    - With coresuite mobile, certain SAP Business One functions
      are also available on your mobile device (for example, your iPhone).
      You can easily check service calls, alerts, employee master data and
      business partners including their integrated social networking
      connections, any time.

    coresuite mobile is available for download as free version 0.9
Beta in the Apple App Store (see also
http://itunes.apple.com/ch/app/coresuite-com-mobile/id361719408?mt=8).

   
    - coresuite time facilitates mobile time recording and
      supports the entire resource planning process as well as handling and
      billing for field staff and customer service employees.
    - Social Networking from SAP Business One

    The social network integration app is linked to various
platforms, which facilitates communication and data maintenance. Active
contacts, for example in LinkedIn or Skype, are displayed in real-time and
can be contacted directly from the SAP screen. Use the Twitter App to simply
create and distribute Tweets from the SAP environment.

    The brand names used in this text are registered trade marks
of the corresponding companies. Errors and changes excepted.

    Additional information is available at
http://www.coresystems.ch and http://www.coresuite.com.

   
    Press contact:

    TWO POINT SEVEN
    Agency for Communication & Marketing
    Barbara Czech
    Phone +49(0)9128-162-90
    E-Mail: Barbara.Czech@2point7.de

    Company contact:

    coresystems ag
    Head of Marketing
    Oscar Martin
    Phone +41-56-500-22-03
    E-Mail oscar.martin@coresystems.ch

Source: coresystems ag

Press contact: TWO POINT SEVEN, Agency for Communication & Marketing, Barbara Czech, Phone +49(0)9128-162-90, E-Mail: Barbara.Czech@2point7.de; Company contact: coresystems ag, Head of Marketing, Oscar Martin, Phone +41-56-500-22-03, E-Mail oscar.martin@coresystems.ch

Verizon Business Introduces New Model for Cloud-Based Security

Security-as-a-Service Portfolio Offers More Simplicity, Flexibility and Cost-Effectiveness Than Traditional Security Offerings

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 11 -- Verizon Business unveiled on Tuesday (May 11) a new global, cloud-based security-as-a-service portfolio that offers enterprises the ability to quickly and easily add robust security services - with just the click of a mouse - and avoid purchasing expensive equipment.

Unlike many other managed security services, the new portfolio is not dependent on premises-based equipment.  Instead, Verizon's offering is delivered via the company's global IP network.  Customers can quickly and easily secure new locations with the latest security technology by using a centralized management console that allows for real-time provisioning and administration.

"Our new security platform represents a significant shift in how we are delivering security services to large and mid-size clients," said Peter Tippett, vice president of technology and innovation at Verizon Business.  "By offering security-as-a-service, enterprises can tailor their security solutions to meet the unique needs of their business, with the ability to strengthen their security protection at a moment's notice."

These new offerings are ideal for geographically dispersed multinational companies that need to deploy security protection quickly and want to avoid the time and expense of buying, shipping and deploying equipment around the globe. The services are also well-suited for companies in the retail, financial and health care sectors that have multiple locations, as well as mid-tier firms.

According to Principal Analyst Amy DeCarlo of Current Analysis, "With its in-the-cloud offerings, Verizon is blazing a trail in security with its leading approach that capitalizes on the best elements of the cloud model to support dynamic service delivery."

The in-the-cloud services complement Verizon's existing managed security services (MSS) portfolio.  An enterprise can choose in the cloud, on-premises or a hybrid of the two solutions, based on the enterprise's needs and current security setup.

  Phased Approach to Rolling Out Cloud-Based Services

  New cloud-based security services will be rolled out in three phases:

  --  Beginning in June, Verizon public IP, as well as Private IP customers
      with Secure Gateway, can leverage the new cloud-based MSS to gain
      anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-malware and URL filtering services.  These
      "clean pipe" services will be integrated into Verizon's networking
      offerings at no additional charge to customers.

  --  Beginning this fall, Verizon will offer cloud-based support for
      network firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
      These services will be available separately and can be used to protect
      Verizon networking offerings as well as connections from other
      providers.

  --  Beginning early next year, Verizon will make its enterprise-level
      Denial of Service (DOS) detection and mitigation services available in
      the cloud.  This will offer mid-to-large organizations more control
      and flexibility via the company's online portal.

Verizon MSS in the cloud will be powered by Verizon's IP global network, one of the most expansive networks in the world and supported by eight security service data centers located throughout the world.

Converged IP and IT Services Via a Cloud-Based Model

Verizon is leading the industry toward an "everything-as-a-service" (EaaS) model where cloud-based converged solutions are securely delivered through managed and professional services over the company's global IP network.  Verizon is assembling the key components of that powerful approach to serving enterprises, and its new security-as-a-service model is another step forward. The EaaS platform - with Verizon's global IP network and data centers as its foundation - will enable enterprises to do business better by getting what they need, when they need it, where they need it.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), is a global leader in communications and IT solutions. We combine professional expertise with one of the world's most connected IP networks to deliver award-winning communications, IT, information security and network solutions.  We securely connect today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile customers, partners, suppliers and employees - enabling them to increase productivity and efficiency and help preserve the environment.  Many of the world's largest businesses and governments - including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and thousands of government agencies and educational institutions - rely on our professional and managed services and network technologies to accelerate their business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.

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Source: Verizon Business
   

CONTACT:  Brianna Carroll Boyle, +1-703-859-4251,
brianna.boyle@verizon.com, or Clare Ward, +44(0)118-905-3501,
clare.ward@uk.verizonbusiness.com, or Junaidah Dahlan, +65-6248-6827,
junaidah.dahlan@sg.verizonbusiness.com

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

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ePulse Messenger Live With Wocu(TM), World Currency Unit

LONDON, May 11, 2010--     Following the recent launch of the ePulse Web Messenger product, the
company is pleased to announce the sublicense of this technology to the WDX
organisation which has gone live with the Wocu(TM) Messenger application.
"This application is specifically designed to help WDX grow the Wocu(TM), the
World Currency Unit community" said Barry Patel, Managing Director of ePulse.
"In addition to a functionally rich web-based instant messaging platform, we
are also pleased to announce our first implementation of the WDX streaming
prices adapter. This will provide the WDX community with streaming Wocu(TM)
spot rates and cross rates as part of the Wocu messenger offering allowing
clients to carry out efficient pre-trade conversations and price discovery on
an OTC basis. We also expect to add further order management plug-ins to
provide powerful electronic order processing and news dissemination
capabilities," he added.

    "In return, Michael King, Managing Director of WDX, said, "We are pleased
to be using ePulse Web Messenger. ePulse understands markets and technology,
a somewhat rare combination. Wocu streaming prices using the Web Messenger
provides powerful Wocu facilities."

    About ePulse

    ePulse is a City of London based software business that specialises in
delivering innovative and customized instant messaging solutions to
businesses and financial institutions alike. Its flagship product OTCtrader
is profitably used by many commodities trading houses world-wide. Other
products the company markets also include Audit Logger and new generation
market data portals and streaming software. These products were developed
through in-depth understanding of front, middle and back office needs of
financial institutions.

    About WDX

    The WDX Organisation has developed a currency-basket instrument called
the Wocu; available for commercial use from 1st January 2010, the same day
WDX launched its commercial reference data products. The WDX Institute
independently monitors the application of the underlying Wocu Algorithm
sponsored by the WDX Organisation. It will dictate its revision and its
constituents. The Institute has formal terms of reference. The WDX Institute
is also a research body and will further academic research about World
Currency Baskets and their application; in particular the idea of a World
Currency Unit.

   
    ePulse contact details
   
    ePulse Limited
    4 Crown Place
    London
    EC2A 4BT
    United Kingdom
    Tel: +44(0)20-7422-6300
    ePulse Website: http://www.epulse.eu

Source: ePulse Ltd

ePulse contact details: ePulse Limited, 4 Crown Place,  London, EC2A 4BT,  United Kingdom, Tel: +44(0)20-7422-6300,

Jackpotjoy is the UK's Number 1 - and That's Official!

LONDON, May 11, 2010--     Last month, Gamesys flagship site, Jackpotjoy, overtook Foxy, Gala and
Tombola to become the most visited online Bingo site in the country,
according to leading global online competitive intelligence service Experian
Hitwise.*

    "It's brilliant news," beamed Adele Lawton, head of Jackpotjoy. "And the
fact that it comes just a month after completely re-launching the site is the
strongest endorsement of the new look that we could hope for.

    "Not only has the new design been a near instant success with our long
standing members, but it's also helping us welcome back old members who may
have been playing elsewhere, as well as bringing in new players far more
efficiently. We're currently in a period of rapid growth and I suspect this
is to do with more than just curiosity about the new site."

    Visit http://www.Jackpotjoy.com to visit the new site.

    The achievement also confirms Jackpotjoy's mastery of online advertising,
an area they've always focused on.

    "As a website, it made sense to focus our marketing online," explains
Bengu Davies, Head of Online Media. "It also enables us to target our market
very closely, helping us to minimise wasted spending and concentrate our
message.

    "Our current position as the most visited online Bingo site, without
being well known on the streets, reflects the success of this targeted
strategy."

    But Jackpotjoy is not a site to rest on its laurels, as Adele went on to
explain. They've got a raft of new game releases coming soon as well as
looking at some exciting developments later in the year.

    "One of the really interesting features of online gaming," she explains,
"is that players tend to move in flocks - they go where the big jackpots are,
and the big jackpots lie where the players go."

    For more information on our progressive jackpots, visit
http://www.jackpotjoy.com/promotions/current

    "Our number 1 ranking with Experian Hitwise has confirmed our ability to
appeal directly to online bingo players, who make up a large enough market to
generate the regular jackpots less experienced bingo players might expect. It
looks like our plans for expansion over the summer and into the autumn seem
to be perfectly timed."

    Adele wouldn't go into details of the push, but did add with a smile: "I
think this year you'll see us solidify our position as the market leading
online gaming site, as well as making steps towards becoming a major UK
brand."

    * Experian Hitwise, based on UK visits to Gambling - Bingo websites,
April 2010. For more information visit http://www.hitwise.com/uk/

    GAMESYS

    The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden in April 2001 with a small
team of developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment
business providing Instant Win, Bingo and Casino games to a worldwide
audience using proprietary gaming software.

    After eight years, the Group's leading brand, Jackpotjoy.com, has built
an audience of over 3,000,000 members and pays out in excess of GBP90 million
every month. The success of Jackpotjoy.com has established the Gamesys Group
as one of the UK's leading online gaming businesses. In 2006 they were named
No. 1 in the Microsoft/Sunday Times Tech Track 100 League Table, and they're
now one of only four companies to have appeared on the list four years in a
row. This feat reflects both the company's capacity for sustained growth and
its remarkable resilience during periods of financial instability.

    For more information on Gamesys, please visit:
http://www.gamesyscorporate.com/press_item.php?idf

    CONTACT:

   
    Lee Fenton
    Gamesys
    +44(0)20-7478-8100
    press@gamesys.co.uk

Source: Jackpotjoy

Lee Fenton, Gamesys, +44(0)20-7478-8100, press@gamesys.co.uk

Verizon Business Enhances European Network and Plans for Activation of Europe India Gateway Cable Later in 2010

Ultra-Long-Haul Network Enables High-Speed Routes and More Capabilities

READING, England, May 11 -- Verizon Business is enhancing its European network infrastructure to help meet data-growth demands of its enterprise customers and prepare for the activation of the Europe India Gateway submarine cable network system later this year.

Placing customer benefits at the forefront of the European infrastructure investment decisions, the company is expanding its ultra-long-haul network; increasing the number of new and diverse multiprotocol label switching nodes for Private IP customers; adding converged packet architecture sites to help customers move their services onto one common access interface; and making final preparations at the Marseille, France, cable terminal, where customer traffic will move from the 15,000-kilometer Europe India Gateway cable system directly onto the Verizon Business European network.

"We are enhancing the European network capabilities to prepare for the growth of traffic from the Middle East and India that will follow the implementation of new IP and Ethernet nodes as well as the next generation of cable systems currently under construction," said Ihab Tarazi, vice president of Verizon global network planning.

After completing the ULH expansion project throughout France, which will become a critical route to move traffic from the Europe India Gateway (EIG) cable to the Verizon Business European network, the company is focused on a 1,300-kilometer ULH expansion project in the United Kingdom and a new diverse link between Europe and the U.K.  The company also is increasing the capability, as needed, of its ULH network, moving from 10 gigabits per second to 40G and even 100G on the Paris-to-Frankfurt route.

"Our multiyear ultra-long-haul program not only is a key factor for increasing our backbone network capacity, but also for what we can deliver to our customers," Tarazi said. "This network enables us to give our customers the higher speeds they need to support video, data and the expansion of data centers and cloud services."

(Listen here for more information about the Verizon Business ultra-long-haul project.)

With 214 global Private IP sites available on the Verizon Business network, the company plans to add more than 55 expansion sites within the next two years, including 22 sites in Europe and seven in the Middle East and India.

Verizon Business also is expanding its converged packet architecture (CPA) network in Europe this year, adding locations in Germany (Hamburg and Munich) and in the Netherlands (Rotterdam) to the 127 sites already on the global CPA network.

One of the most significant network enhancements to the European network during 2010 will be the activation of the EIG submarine cable system later this year.  With more than 93 percent of the marine installation completed, this next-generation, undersea optical cable system will link 12 countries/territories and connect Europe, the Middle East and India, giving Verizon Business customers direct access to the company's European and India networks.  Verizon Business is one of 16 companies building this cable.

"The EIG is using the most advanced technology available today for building submarine cables and will deliver significant capacity and diversity into many key areas," Tarazi said.  "As the world's leading companies grow their presence in emerging market regions, they know they can rely on Verizon Business' leading global network to support their business applications."

With a design capacity of up to 3.84 terabits per second, the EIG cable will provide Verizon Business a second, diverse connection into the company's Marseille cable terminal.  The Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe 4 (SEA-ME-WE 4) submarine cable also lands at the Marseille site, and has diverse fiber routes and equipment rooms at the facility. Verizon Business is the only U.S.-based founding member of SEA-ME-WE 4.

Verizon Business is a global leader in helping engineer and design submarine cable networks, and the EIG is the third major undersea cable network system the company has helped launch in the last five years.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), is a global leader in communications and IT solutions. We combine professional expertise with one of the world's most connected IP networks to deliver award-winning communications, IT, information security and network solutions.  We securely connect today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile customers, partners, suppliers and employees - enabling them to increase productivity and efficiency and help preserve the environment.  Many of the world's largest businesses and governments - including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and thousands of government agencies and educational institutions - rely on our professional and managed services and network technologies to accelerate their business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.

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Source: Verizon Business
   

CONTACT:  Linda Laughlin, +1-918-590-5595,
linda.laughlin@verizonbusiness.com or Jo Perrin, +44-770-252-5868,
jo.perrin@verizonbusiness.com

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

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Sony Introduces World's Smallest and Lightest Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras

Models Provide DSLR Performance, Full HD Video, Sweep Panorama, APS-C sensor and Low-Light Capability in an Unprecedented Compact Design

SAN DIEGO, May 11 -- Sony today introduced two innovative a (alpha) compact interchangeable lens digital cameras (models NEX-5 and NEX-3) that provide the quality of a digital SLR in a compact body that is easy to slip into a small purse or jacket pocket for ultimate portability.

"Consumers want better picture quality in a smaller form factor. Sony has made that a reality with these cameras. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 cameras truly embody Sony's make.believe spirit," said Kristen Elder, director of Sony's alpha digital imaging business. "These new cameras are the game-changers everyone has been waiting for and will revolutionize the consumer experience by offering outstanding picture quality with a totally pocketable size."

With breakthrough video performance, these models are the world's first interchangeable lens cameras with an APS-C sensor to continuously adjust focus and exposure while recording video. The NEX-5 camera offers Full HD movie capture (1080i AVCHD and 720p MP4) with Full HD 60i recording.

These cameras are perfect for point-and-shoot users looking to advance from snapshots to creative photography as well as existing DSLR users searching for a no-compromise compact alternative.

Innovative Design

Unlike conventional DSLR models, the "mirrorless" construction of the new models reduces the thickness of both camera bodies to just about an inch at their slimmest point (excluding grip and mount portions). The NEX-5, constructed from magnesium alloy, and the NEX-3, with a polycarbonate casing, offer a newly developed 14.2 megapixel Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor. About 60 percent larger than the sensor in micro four-thirds cameras, this sensor is key to the exceptional image quality, extremely low image noise and creative defocus background effects that are familiar to DSLR users.

HD Movie Recording and Fast, Silent Autofocus

The NEX-5 and NEX-3 are the first alpha cameras to offer the extra convenience of high definition video recording. In addition to 720p HD recording, the NEX-5 also captures  Full HD (1920 x 1080i) video in high-quality AVCHD files that can be easily enjoyed on a compatible HD television via the cameras built-in HDMI(TM) terminal (cable not included). The NEX-3 shoots 720p HD video as compact MP4 files.  Both Sony cameras include built-in stereo microphones for high-quality audio recording.

Still and video image quality is further refined by Sony's powerful BIONZ® processor that ensures quick DSLR-style shooting response with fast, precise autofocus and minimal shutter lag. Both cameras can also capture fast-moving action with a high-speed burst of full-resolution images at up to 7fps (AF/AE fixed from first frame).

Sweep Panorama

The NEX-5 and NEX-3 are the first alpha cameras featuring Sweep Panorama. Capturing large group shots is as easy as press-and-sweep. Sweep Panorama mode lets consumers capture breathtaking shots up to 226-degree horizontal or 151-degree vertical shots.

Both models will be ready for 3D Sweep Panorama this July (with firmware update). With 3D Sweep Panorama mode, these cameras can shoot 3D panoramic still images with a single lens. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together using innovative processing techniques to automatically create detail-packed 3D panoramas. These files can be enjoyed in stunning 3D on compatible 3D televisions (other accessories may be required).

These cameras provide the advantages of multi-frame capture featured in Cyber-shot® cameras, including Hand-Held Twilight and Anti-motion Blur modes, which offer extraordinary low-light performance.

Simple To Use

Overcoming the complexity and intimidation that often come along with DSLR use, the NEX-5 and NEX-3 cameras have a new easy-to-use interface. It makes their performance advantages and features--including the techniques of creative photography--simple to master for consumers stepping up from compact digital still cameras and simultaneously offers easy access to the important camera controls that DSLR users demand.

Images and camera settings are displayed on the 3-inch (diagonal) wide-type Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display with TruBlack(TM) technology and 921k dot high resolution LCD that tilts up or down for comfortable viewing in any shooting position. The screen features an auto-brightness control function for excellent visibility, even outdoors. TruBlack screen technology enables an even more vivid, high-contrast view of images and camera settings.

E-Mount Lenses

Three new E-mount lenses are being introduced, including a 16mm F2.8 wide angle prime lens (model number SEL16F28), an 18mm-55mm F3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens (model number SEL1855) and an 18mm-200mm F3.5-6.3 (model number SEL18200) high magnification zoom lens.

The E-mount lenses provide the cameras with extreme compactness as well as the performance required for quiet continuous auto focus and auto exposure during HD video capture.  These all new lenses are of premium construction, with brushed aluminum barrels and steel mounts.  An optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor extends compatibility to the alpha family of 30 lenses, plus a huge range of other legacy A-mount lenses (Manual Focus only).

Ideal for everyday shooting, the low-profile E 16mm F2.8 lens minimizes bulk, allowing the camera to easily be carried in a coat, pants pocket, or purse. This lens' creative possibilities can be expanded even further by the VCL-ECU1 Ultra Wide Converter which provides a 12mm view, and VCL-ECF1 Fisheye Converter that delivers impressive curvi-linear distortion.

Featuring in-lens Optical SteadyShot(TM) image stabilization for clearer handheld images, the E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS zoom is a perfect travel partner. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 are available in kit form with either the 16mm prime or the 18mm-55mm lens.  The E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS zoom lens offers a powerful 11x magnification range plus Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode that is used in the most advanced Handycam® camcorders.

Accessories

Both cameras are supplied with a super-compact clip-on flash that attaches via the smart accessory terminal when needed. Other optional accessories include the FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder plus stylish cases and shoulder straps.

As an option, the accessory shoe on both cameras accepts a compact ECM-SST1 Stereo Microphone that captures even more high-quality sound for HD video recordings than the cameras' built-in stereo recording.

The new cameras accept both Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) (including Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo(TM)) and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media (all sold separately). Sony's new Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX offers 30MB per second transfer rates that save you time when downloading images.

Pricing and Availability

The NEX-5A and NEX-3A cameras, which are supplied with SEL16F28 lens, will cost about $650 and $550 respectively. NEX-5K and NEX-3K cameras, supplied with SEL1855 lens will cost about $700 and $600 respectively. The NEX-3 will be available in silver, black and red, and the NEX-5 in silver and black.

The SEL16F28 and SEL1855 lenses will be available for about $250 and $300. (The SEL18200 zoom lens will be available this fall for about $800.)

The cameras, lenses and a range of accessories will be available in July at Sony Style® retail stores (http://www.Sonystyle.com/retail) and at authorized dealers nationwide.

Source: Sony Electronics
   

Web Site:  http://www.sonystyle.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS:  News releases and digital images with captions are available at http://www.Sony.com/news. For information regarding the nearest Sony authorized dealer or service location, your readers can call 1-800-222-Sony.      /CONTACT:  Linda Barger of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-2986, linda.barger@am.Sony.com; or Lorena D'Amato of Paine PR, +1-212-613-4918, ldamato@painepr.com, for Sony Electronics

Bigfoot Networks Unleashes Killer(TM) 2100, the World's Fastest Online Gaming Network Card

REDWOOD CITY, California, May 11, 2010--

    - Up to 10X Faster Than Standard Connections, the Killer(TM) 2100
Delivers Unprecedented Speed and Performance

    Bigfoot Networks, the networking technology company behind the Killer(TM)
line of gaming networks cards, today announced Killer(TM) 2100, its
next-generation network interface card (NIC) for online gaming. Killer 2100
combines elements of speed, intelligence and control demanded by gamers with
major throughput and latency enhancements and an innovative and easy-to-use
software interface. Killer 2100 epitomises speed and maximum performance as
the fastest Gigabit NIC on the planet for gamers.

    At the heart of Killer 2100 is Bigfoot Networks' groundbreaking Game
Networking DNA(TM) technology, comprised of a dedicated network processor
(NPU), Advanced Game Detect(TM), Windows stack bypass, Visual Bandwidth
Control(TM) and other optimisations designed to deliver the best online
gaming experience possible. Game Networking DNA accelerates latency-sensitive
game traffic while reducing stuttering, freezing and other symptoms of lag,
giving online gamers a competitive edge.

    "Killer 2100 is the fastest network card available for online games,
period," said Michael Howse, CEO, Bigfoot Networks. "From its completely
redesigned user interface and race-inspired outer casing to its
high-performance Game Networking DNA software, everything about Killer 2100
screams speed and maximum performance."

    Using the Gaming Network Efficiency test, a new benchmark that measures
network latency during gaming scenarios the Killer 2100 was more than ten
times faster than standard network interfaces on multicore gaming PCs with
high-end graphics cards. The additional speed provided by Killer 2100 means
players can achieve quicker response times, better in-game performance and
higher scores.

    "We saw a dramatic performance advantage over standard network interfaces
in our Killer 2100 tests-an advantage that's big enough to change the online
gaming experience," said Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Research. "The
Killer 2100 repeatedly delivered superior network latency on mainstream and
enthusiast-class gaming PCs, and this difference could easily provide a
winning edge to online gamers."

    Killer 2100 is a plug-and-play card that enables gamers at every level of
experience to improve their online gaming with minimal setup. But for those
who want to tune their PC, Killer 2100 offers powerful tools for monitoring
and optimising network performance. Visual Bandwidth Control provides
real-time feedback about how Internet bandwidth is used on a per-application
basis, making it easy for gamers to limit or block network-hungry
applications. The Online Gaming PC Monitor feature gives players at-a-glance
graphical displays and detailed logging so that they can track performance
statistics such as CPU usage, memory usage and frame rate along with
networking activity.

    "As gamers, we don't want anything to get in the way of our skill," said
Alex Garfield from top eSports team Evil Geniuses. "Killer 2100 gets our
reactions and commands to the network faster than any other network card,
letting us concentrate on the game without worrying about lag."

    Notes to Editors:

    Killer 2100 specifications include:

   
    - 10/100/1000 Ethernet
    - PCIe interface (x1 form factor)
    - 400 MHz dedicated network processor
    - 128 MB DDR2 RAM
    - Performance-inspired housing
    - Advanced Game Detect
    - Visual Bandwidth Control
    - Online Gaming PC Monitor
    - Windows network stack bypass
    - Optimized for use with voice chat applications
    - Support for Win7, Vista & XP 32

    Killer 2100 products will be available in coming weeks in retail and
online stores in the U.S., Europe and Asia from Golden Arrow, Leadtek, TUL
and VisionTek. MSRP GBP86 U.K. For more details, please visit
bigfootnetworks.com

    About Bigfoot Networks

    Bigfoot Networks is a leading networking technology company that develops
hardware and software solutions that significantly improve the online gaming
experience. Its products are designed to provide maximum network performance
for online gaming and other real time applications. Killer(TM) gaming network
cards are integrated into online gaming PCs from Dell, Alienware, CyberPower
and iBUYPOWER and other leading PC vendors. Consumers may buy stand alone
Killer(TM) gaming network cards from Golden Arrow, Leadtek, VisionTek and
TUL. Bigfoot Networks is funded by leading venture capital firms North Bridge
Venture Partners, Palomar Ventures and Raven Venture Partners. To learn more,
visit Bigfoot Networks at http://www.bigfootnetworks.com.

    BIGFOOT NETWORKS, the BIGFOOT NETWORKS logo, KILLER and all other Bigfoot
Networks product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bigfoot
Networks Inc. KILLER Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

   
    For further press information, please contact:
    Ellen Spenceley
    LEWIS PR for Bigfoot Networks
    +44-(0)117-315-8586
    BigfootUK@lewispr.com

Source: Bigfoot Networks

For further press information, please contact: Ellen Spenceley, LEWIS PR for Bigfoot Networks, +44-(0)117-315-8586, BigfootUK@lewispr.com

Lightcrest Joins Lucid Imagination Global Partner Program for Open Source Search

Rapid Growth and Diversification of Data Drives Customer Interest in Apache Lucene/Solr and Spurs New Market Opportunities

LOS ANGELES, May 10 -- Lightcrest, a provider of managed hosting and high-volume enterprise search implementations, has broadened its solutions portfolio by joining the Global Partner Program led by Lucid Imagination, the commercial company for Apache Lucene and Apache Solr search technology.

Lightcrest was selected as one of the seven inaugural reseller partners for Lucid Imagination worldwide, and will begin to offer Lucid Imagination's products, training, and support services immediately. Lightcrest is the leading provider of hosted application solutions, and operates under the belief that sub-second search, data classification, machine learning, and e-discovery are features that all enterprises should have access to.

"Look, there a lot of search solutions out there; but few cut the mustard when it comes to delivering sub-second performance at a reasonable price point. Lucene/Solr is the only platform that gives us the economy of scale needed to provide enterprise-grade search within our hosting model", said Zach Fierstadt, CEO of Lightcrest.  "By leveraging our expertise in deploying search within the enterprise, Lightcrest will be able to provide search solutions to smaller and mid-sized businesses that currently find proprietary platforms to be cost prohibitive."

"We have been working with Lightcrest to implement a new search platform based on open source Apache Solr," says Eileen Chin, CEO at FinanceWorldNetwork.com. "We knew Lightcrest had built large search deployments for industry leading organizations, but we didn't want to invest in a costly proprietary solution. Solr/Lucene gave us the functionality we needed, and Lightcrest made good on its promise to deliver us the same level of service it provided to its Fortune 500 clients.  We are looking forward to the alliance formed by Lightcrest and Lucid Imagination.

About Lightcrest

Lightcrest helps customers drive new revenues and lower TCO through the creative deployment of enterprise search architecture, advanced data classification, and managed technology services.  In addition, Lightcrest operates datacenters in the United States and United Kingdom to provide managed hosting and content delivery for customers who wish to leverage scalable, high-availability clusters and cloud computing. Boasting a burgeoning client base and partnerships with innovative, industry-leading enterprise search vendors, Lightcrest provides managed infrastructure services and world-class information retrieval services for the complete spectrum of businesses.

  Visit http://www.lightcrest.com/ for more information.

  About Lucid Imagination

Lucid Imagination is the commercial company dedicated to Apache Lucene technology. The company provides value-added software, documentation, commercial-grade support, training, high-level consulting, and free certified distributions, for Lucene and Solr. Lucid Imagination's goal is to serve as a central resource for the entire Lucene community and marketplace, to make enterprise search application developers more productive. Customers include AT&T, Sears, Ford, Verizon, TheGuardian, Elsevier, Zappos, The Motley Fool, Macy's, Cisco and many other household names.  Lucid Imagination is a privately held venture-funded company.

  Contact:

  For Lightcrest:
  Zach Fierstadt
  Lightcrest, LLC
  zfierstadt@lightcrest.com
  1-888-320-8495

  For Lucid Imagination:
  Elyce Ventura
  Eastwick Communications
  elyce@eastwick.com
  650-480-4054

Source: Lightcrest
   

CONTACT:  Zach Fierstadt of Lightcrest, LLC, 1-888-320-8495,
zfierstadt@lightcrest.com; or Elyce Ventura of Eastwick Communications,
+1-650-480-4054, elyce@eastwick.com, for Lucid Imagination

Web Site:  http://www.lightcrest.com/

A New Way to Give: California Elementary Schools and Other Nonprofits Benefit From the Popularity of Verizon's Phone, TV and Internet Services

Verizon Makes Contributions to Nonprofits When Their Members Order Verizon Service Through Company's Velocity Program

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 10 -- Members and supporters of parent-teacher associations, community athletic organizations like Little Leagues, and churches and other registered nonprofits have found an easy way to raise thousands of dollars for their organizations with the help of Verizon.

Verizon offers nonprofits in the state an opportunity to participate in the Verizon Velocity Program, which provides eligible groups with contributions when their members or supporters purchase certain Verizon services: Verizon FiOS TV, Verizon FiOS Internet, Verizon High Speed Internet, Verizon Freedom Calling and Verizon Long Distance home phone services, or DIRECTV Service through Verizon.

The Verizon Velocity program is providing support to dozens of grassroots groups such as PTAs at Frank C. Leal Elementary School in Cerritos, Vejar Elementary in Pomona, St. Linus School in Norwalk, Mark Twain Elementary in Long Beach and Kimberly Elementary in Redlands, and the Greater Works Church in Temecula. Last year, through the program, Verizon provided nearly $15,000 in funding to Southern California nonprofits.

"We used the funds we raised to support our Family Astronomy Night," said Dina Martins, membership chair of Frank C. Leal Elementary School's PTA. "The state budget cuts have hit us tremendously hard. Community support through programs like Verizon Velocity is essential for us to continue to organize events like this for our students."

Participating groups share the Verizon Velocity toll-free number and their group's code with other members, families and friends through fliers and other free marketing tools provided by Verizon. Verizon takes care of the sales and everything else.

Organizations receive up to $65 when a member or supporter orders a FiOS Triple Play bundle that includes long-distance.*

"Verizon Velocity is creating a network of giving," said Jennifer Little, marketing director for Verizon in California.  "Velocity is a win-win. Nonprofits get timely and direct financial support, and their members or supporters get superior communications, broadband and entertainment delivered with the best customer service."

Verizon has a quick and easy online enrollment process for nonprofit organizations that want to participate in the Velocity program. Once verified as a valid nonprofit, the organization will receive an electronic marketing flier that details the group's fundraising mission, a special Verizon Velocity program toll-free number, and a unique tracking code.  The more an organization promotes its mission through Velocity, the more donations the organization can potentially receive.

Interested nonprofits can learn about and sign up for Verizon's Velocity fundraising program at http://www.verizon.com/velocity.

* Verizon Velocity terms and conditions are available at http://www.verizon.com/velocity.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 93 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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Source: Verizon
   

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Salesforce.com Completes Acquisition of Jigsaw, Making Strategic Entry Into the $3 Billion Cloud-Based Business Data Services Market

Salesforce.com's 72,500+ customers can now realize new levels of success by leveraging Jigsaw's world-class, real-time business contact data

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10 -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing (http://www.salesforce.com/cloudcomputing/) company, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Jigsaw, the privately held leader in crowd-sourced data services based in San Mateo, Calif. In acquiring Jigsaw, salesforce.com makes its strategic entry into the $3 billion cloud-based, business contact data services market.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050216/SFW105LOGO)

Salesforce.com's more than 72,500 customers can now realize new levels of success by leveraging Jigsaw's world-class, real-time business contact data as a part of Cloud 2. Using a unique Wikipedia-style crowd-sourcing model, Jigsaw delivers the world's most complete and accurate business contact data available in the cloud. Jigsaw's tremendous success has been fueled by its vibrant community of more than 1.2 million members. Over the last six years, community members have built and maintained a contact database of more than 21 million business professionals at 3 million companies. Jigsaw currently has more than 800 corporate customers, 70 percent of which are also salesforce.com customers, including CA, EMC and Siemens.

  Comments on the News
  --  "Salesforce.com and Jigsaw share a vision for harnessing the
      innovation of the consumer Web to transform the enterprise," said Marc
      Benioff, chairman and CEO, salesforce.com. "Jigsaw's unique
      crowd-sourcing model embodies the power of Cloud 2, which is
      inherently social, collaborative and accessible via new mobile
      devices. With the acquisition of Jigsaw, salesforce.com is entering an
      entirely new market to not only increase customer success, but also
      open up new opportunities for partnerships with data service providers
      in Cloud 2."
  --  "The combination of Jigsaw and salesforce.com means that we may spend
      even more time on what matters most," said Corrine Lattell, vice
      president, global marketing operations, CA, Inc. "Combining
      cloud-based data services with business contact data is great because
      it makes our investments in Salesforce CRM apps even better. Now we'll
      be able to drive higher levels of adoption, close more business, and
      increase sales productivity."
  --  "Demandbase's mission is to provide the fastest path to business,"
      said Chris Golec, CEO, Demandbase. "With salesforce.com's acquisition
      of Jigsaw, we can harness the power of Salesforce CRM apps and
      Jigsaw's accurate business contact data to help customers realize even
      greater value from a combined data solution from Demandbase. We are
      eager to work with Jigsaw and salesforce.com to discover new
      opportunities for success in the cloud."

  Salesforce.com Accelerates Business Contact Data to Cloud 2

The acquisition combines the power of salesforce.com's suite of CRM applications and leading enterprise cloud computing platform, Force.com, with Jigsaw's cloud-based model for the automation of acquiring, completing and cleansing business contact data. In deeply integrating business contact data into Salesforce CRM, salesforce.com can accelerate it to Cloud 2. Once Salesforce Chatter becomes available later this year, the business contact data can be social, collaborative and accessible on mobile devices. In addition, the integration enables salesforce.com to lay the foundation for a rich data ecosystem, creating an enormous opportunity for developers and independent software vendors to deliver entirely new apps. In turn, the better access to data will fuel a market for all kinds of data to power all kinds of apps - creating expanded commercial opportunities for information services companies like D&B, Hoover's and LexisNexis in the cloud.

About Jigsaw

Jigsaw (http://www.jigsaw.com/) is a leading provider of business information and data services that uniquely leverages user-generated content contributed by its global business-to-business community of 1.2 million members. Jigsaw gives individuals and companies access to business contact information for 21 million business professionals and profiles of 3 million companies. In addition to delivering low-cost and easy access to high-value business information for sales, marketing, recruiting and customer service, Jigsaw provides a variety of cloud-based data acquisition and management services. Founded in 2004, Jigsaw is located in San Mateo, Calif. and is a salesforce.com company.

About salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and CRM applications (http://www.salesforce.com/crm) have revolutionized the way companies collaborate and communicate with their customers, including:

  --  The Sales Cloud, for sales force automation and contact management
  --  The Service Cloud, for customer service and support solutions
  --  Chatter, for social collaboration
  --  The Force.com platform, for custom application development
  --  The AppExchange, the world's leading marketplace for enterprise cloud
      computing applications

Salesforce.com offers the fastest path to customer success with cloud computing. As of January 31, 2010, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 72,500 customers including Allianz Commercial, Dell, Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, and SunTrust Banks.

Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com/, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

"Safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release and related public statements regarding the acquisition of Jigsaw contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding potential productivity gains and other commercial opportunities to be realized by customers resulting from the acquisition of Jigsaw, and the effect of the acquisition on our future financial operating results.  The achievement of these results involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make.  These risks and uncertainties include -- but are not limited to -- risks associated with our ability to effectively integrate Jigsaw's business, services and technologies with ours; successful customer deployment and utilization of Jigsaw's technology and services; and our ability to attract and retain users of Jigsaw's services.

Further information on these and other factors that could affect the company's financial results is included in the reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our Form 10-K that will be filed for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Information section of the company's website at http://www.salesforce.com/investor.

We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Copyright (c) 2010 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce and the "no software" logo are registered trademarks of salesforce.com, inc., and salesforce.com owns other registered and unregistered trademarks. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT:  Media Relations, Jane Hynes, +1-415-901-5079,
jhynes@salesforce.com; or Investor Relations, David Havlek, +1-415-536-2171,
dhavlek@salesforce.com, both of salesforce.com

Web Site:  http://www.salesforce.com/

Dydacomp Announces Another First with the Introduction of Web Designer-Friendly Complete Commerce

TOTOWA, N.J., May 10 -- Dydacomp, the premier provider of cross-channel commerce management solutions for direct, retail and online merchants announced today a major shift in product focus to include making current and future versions of their shopping cart, Complete Commerce, available to third party web designers.

"We have found that the majority of our clients rely on local web designers to help them get the most bang from their web sites and now Complete Commerce will make it easier for that to happen," said John Healy, CEO of Dydacomp.  Healy went on to say, "No longer will our clients, working with their web designers, have to go through the process of getting their web orders in and out of Mail Order Manager.  With Complete Commerce, the web designer is completely free to create a web site in our tool that publishes all the products, descriptions and pricing and exports customer order information seamlessly."

Robert Coon, President of Dydacomp added, "This is a huge productivity gain for our clients as well as their web designers.  Now, the client can publish everything they need from Mail Order Manager to their website with no extra steps."  Coon added, "Their web design partners can build cutting-edge sites in our all new Complete Commerce with features usually reserved for big ecommerce players, knowing that all of the information calls back and forth to Mail Order Manager are covered and happening in real time."

In 1997, Dydacomp became a pioneer in the shopping cart space by introducing SiteLINK, one of the first software as a service solutions built to exclusively conduct commerce online for off line merchants.  Now, all new Complete Commerce has been built completely in a Microsoft.NET environment with a Microsoft SQL Database back end.  This is very different than most of the shopping carts in the market which are typically built using freeware like PHP and mySQL and often have difficulty becoming PCI compliant.

John Healy, CEO of Dydacomp, said, "Because we are totally .NET with our platform, we have more web 2.0 features, are PCI ready, run faster, are more scalable than typical free ware solutions and allow our client to very easily plug in other applications when they need them because we are following a Microsoft standard that is documented and everyone writes to."

For existing clients of Mail Order Manager, Dydacomp is offering PCI ready Complete Commerce for free for a limited time when the merchant and their web design firm attend one of the company's product review webinars.  For new clients, pricing starts with a small set up fee and a very competitive monthly subscription.

About Dydacomp

Dydacomp specializes in multi-channel software solutions for e-commerce, catalog, DRTV, and traditional point-of-sale business. Dydacomp's popular Mail Order Manager® (M.O.M.) software, first released in 1986, is fully featured including integrated Ecommerce, inventory control, order entry, customer maintenance, credit card processing, list management, fulfillment and other related functions. Through M.O.M., online merchants using MIVA®, Shopsite®, Yahoo!®, eBay®, Amazon®, SiteLINK® and other carts or marketplaces can manage their entire back-office operations. Dydacomp's client base, approaching 10,000 Mail Order Manager installations worldwide, consists of e-commerce, mail order, fulfillment, distribution and call-center companies.

Source: Dydacomp
   

CONTACT:  Lisa R. Gittleman, Marketing Specialist, Dydacomp,
+1-973-237-9415, ext. 215, lisa.g@dydacomp.com

Web Site:  http://www.dydacomp.com/

Australian Angel Investors Go Hi-Tech

Internet Tools Connect Promising Entrepreneurs With Early Stage Funding

BRISBANE, Australia, May 10 -- The Australian Association of Angel Investors (AAAI), whose members invest millions of dollars each year into Australian start-up companies, unveiled a new Internet-based suite of tools that will dramatically enhance the ability of Australian entrepreneurs to attract startup investments from angel investors throughout Australia and around the world.

Every angel investor in Australia will now be provided free use of the powerful Angelsoft online tools as a benefit of membership in any angel group that belongs to the Association. AAAI joins the peak business angel bodies in the United States and Canada in adopting Angelsoft as its official suite of tools for connecting entrepreneurs with investors and experienced angels who will fund and mentor them, as well as manage the ongoing relationships between promising startups.

Angelsoft's comprehensive software-as-a-service powers the internal collaboration process within each angel group and professionally showcases the organization to prospective entrepreneurs, supporting sponsors, and individual members. As the new standard tool for all early-stage investing in Australia, it enables entrepreneurs to apply for funding throughout the country using one single common application.

Angel group screening committees will then use the Angelsoft collaboration system to review applications, while individual angel investors can use advanced Internet tools to lead deals all the way through to investment.  This process will greatly speed-up the time to closing, while also improving the due diligence that enables angels to make more qualitative decisions.

Australia angel groups will now be on the same platform, allowing investors from multiple groups across the country to work together pooling their funds and resources in order to help entrepreneurs grow their companies.

AAAI's adoption of Angelsoft will also benefit Australian entrepreneurs seeking cross-border investments. "More than 20,000 investors from 500 angel networks in 50 countries already use Angelsoft's tools to manage their angel activities," said John Mactaggart, AAAI's Chairman. "Now, entrepreneurs in Australia will have unprecedented opportunities to expand their ventures into new markets and build world-class businesses for Australia."

"This is a great day for Australian entrepreneurs and for investors worldwide," said David S. Rose, Founder and CEO of New York-based Angelsoft. "Empowering Australian angel investors, and promising Australian start-ups with state-of-the-art tools, will have far-reaching benefits as cross-border investing continues to expand."

As part of the arrangement announced today, members of AAAI affiliated angel groups throughout Australia, including Melbourne Angels, Sydney Angels, Brisbane Angels, Capital Angels, Gold Coast Angels, BioAngels, SA Angels, Hunter Angels and Hunter Founders Forum, will receive access to Angelsoft as part of their existing membership dues. Angel investors and entrepreneurs can start using the Angelsoft platform immediately.

About AAAI

The Australian Association of Angel Investors Limited (http://www.aaai.net.au) is the national, not-for-profit, peak body for Australian professional angel investors.  It promotes a vibrant business angel community and culture in Australia, fostering the development of angel investor groups, providing continuing education for angel investors, maintaining relationships with the international angel community, and representing its members with Australian governments to encourage and develop an efficient and effective risk capital market in Australia.

About Angelsoft

Angelsoft (http://www.angelsoft.net) is the global provider of Internet-based solutions for early-stage investing worldwide.  Angel investment groups and networks, venture capital firms, business incubators and entrepreneurs on six continents rely on Angelsoft to facilitate private equity investments into promising companies. Its award-winning collaboration tools make it easy for seed-stage investment groups to coordinate and process their deal-flow from initial contact, screening, due diligence and ultimately, through to funding and beyond.

Source: Angelsoft; The Australian Association of Angel Investors Limited
   

CONTACT:  Jordan Green, AAAI, +61-425-730-799, jordan@aaai.net.au; or
Mark LaRosa, Angelsoft, +1-212-228-8770, mark@angelsoft.net

Web Site:  http://www.angelsoft.ne/
http://www.aaai.net.au/

Texas Instruments launches DaVinci(TM) DMVA2 video processor, the first megapixel IP camera SoC with smart analytics

DMVA2 SoC enables cost effective video analytics making this a de facto feature on megapixel IP cameras for intelligent video surveillance

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 10 -- Offering the first megapixel IP camera system on chip (SoC) equipped with smart analytics, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduces the DaVinci DMVA2 video processor.  Video surveillance and security customers can easily utilize integrated smart analytics that run on TI's first generation vision co-processor incorporated on the DMVA2 SoC.  People counting, trip zone, intelligent motion detection, camera tamper detection and streaming metadata analytics are all possible while streaming up to 1080p.  Meeting the need of cost-sensitive applications, compared to other industry multi-chip solutions, the integrated, single chip DMVA2 SoC reduces eBOM cost by one-third and board space by one-half, making video analytics possible in a broader range of surveillance applications.  Supply chain and design complexity are also reduced by one-third, thanks to the integrated smart analytics, enabling faster time to market (http://www.ti.com/dmva2-prhome).

Following the recently introduced DMVA1 video processor which supports up to 720p, the DMVA2 SoC offers three times the video performance over the DMVA1 video processor and is equipped with TI's Smart Codec Technology, which provides up to five times the bit rate reduction for improved video quality and network bandwidth.  Making video analytics a de facto feature on IP cameras and providing more design choices to security customers, the DMVA2 is the next device in TI's dedicated roadmap for IP camera applications. The DMVA2 video processor is also both pin and software compatible with TI's DMVA1, DM365 and DM368 DaVinci video processors, a key point in maintaining customer investments.  In addition to the DMVA2 chip itself, customers can accelerate their time-to-market with a complete IP camera reference design and free Linux IP camera application software with source code.

  DMVA2 video security camera SoC features and benefits:

                    Features                            Benefits

  ARM926EJ-S(TM) core                            Provides more than 40
                                                 percent host processor
                                                 performance over DMVA1

  --Support for H.264 in high, main or base      Enables up to two
   profiles 720p at 30 fps or 1080p 15 fps,      megapixel IP camera
   plus secondary CIF stream                     designs
  -- Multi-codec support (MPEG-4, MPEG-2
   MJPEG and VC1)

  TI's on-chip, fifth generation ISP solution    Enables image
   allows for video stabilization, face          improvements and added
   detection, face recognition, noise            intelligent video pre-
   filtering, auto white balance, auto focus,    processing
   auto exposure and edge enhancement, as well   
   as other video quality enhancements

  Pricing and availability

The DMVA2 video security camera SoC will begin sampling in 2Q 2010 to early adopter video security customers. To evaluate the DMVA2 video security camera SoC today, customers can order TI's DMVA2IPNC-MT5 IP camera reference design which is open for order entry and is priced at USD $795. Visit http://www.ti.com/dmva2-prhome for more information.

  Find out more about TI's video solutions:
  --  DMVA2 SoC-based IP camera reference design: http://www.ti.com/dmva2-prhome
  --  DMVA1 SoC-based IP camera reference design: http://www.ti.com/dmva1-2-prhome

  About Texas Instruments

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

Trademarks

DaVinci is a trademark of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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CONTACT:  Christi Davidson of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2584,
cdavidson@golinharris.com; or Stephanie Groswirt of Texas Instruments,
+1-214-567-5055, s-groswirt@ti.com (Please do not publish these numbers or
email addresses.)

Web Site:  http://www.ti.com/

Arlen Specter's Campaign and Others Commit to Being Transparent and Accountable via New Technology

CHICAGO, May 10 -- The congressional campaign for U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (Democrat) and seven other campaigns have signed on with Visible Vote, a first-of-its-kind software application. These campaigns have committed to being transparent and accountable to their constituents and to maintaining a constant-touch relationship with them. Visible Vote has more than 100,000 users in the United States and will allow campaigns or legislative officials to talk about their voting records/beliefs and conduct real-time polls of their constituents at no cost via Smartphones and Social Media.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100507/CG01088LOGO)

The service for campaigns' use was launched this April, and the congressional campaigns that have registered with Visible Vote thus far are:

  --  Arlen Specter, Democrat Senator Pennsylvania
  --  Jim Holt, Republican Congressman, candidate for U.S. Senate, Arkansas
  --  Terrence Wall, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin
  --  Tony Gentile, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, Louisiana
  --  Bill Scheurer, Green candidate for U.S. House of Representatives,
      Illinois' Congressional District 8
  --  Chris Leopold, Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives,
      Louisiana's Congressional District 3
  --  Roger K. Davis, Green candidate for U.S. House of Representatives,
      Illinois' Congressional District 17
  --  Jerry McKinley, Libertarian candidate for U.S. House of
      Representatives, Maryland's Congressional District 3

In the coming weeks you will find on each candidate's website the official Visible Vote badges.  This badge lets the people know that the candidate's campaign is active on Visible Vote and that the candidate is committed to being transparent and accountable to their constituents.

According to a survey conducted of Visible Vote users, 96% said they will use the application to make a decision on whom to vote for in the 2010 elections.

Visible Vote is a free non-partisan application dedicated to bringing greater transparency to our representative form of government. Visible Vote was a 2009 Chicago Innovation Award Winner.  For more information, please visit http://www.visiblevote.us/.

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CONTACT:  Ellen Steinlauf of Visible Vote, +1-908-309-6091,
Ellen.steinlauf@visiblevote.us

Web Site:  http://www.visiblevote.us/

Gaming Is Again Redefined: Award-Winning Franchise Returns to the PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) System in LittleBigPlanet(TM) 2

Multi-Million Unit Selling Experience Returns to Reinvent the World of User-Generated Content Allowing Fans to PLAY, CREATE, and SHARE Full-Scale Games, Not Just Levels, in this Revolutionary Sequel!

FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 10 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) announced today plans to release LittleBigPlanet(TM) 2, the sequel to the award-winning, multi-million unit selling hit LittleBigPlanet(TM), exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) system.  Developed by Media Molecule, LittleBigPlanet 2 will provide fans a new means to PLAY, CREATE, and SHARE, including a revamped graphics engine supplying stunning visuals, a fresh storyline, added accessories and equipment for Sackboy, and revolutionary gameplay mechanics providing players a level of control and customization that has never been seen before.

"Since LittleBigPlanet launched, our online community has created an amazing selection of levels with the tools available," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA.  "With LittleBigPlanet 2, users will now have a new, evolved Create mode with the ability to make actual games, not just levels, providing an endless gaming adventure for fans, as well as an entertainment experience that can be enjoyed by the entire family."

Utilizing an updated graphics engine and state-of-the-art visual technologies, LittleBigPlanet 2 will showcase Sackboy better than ever.  Along his adventure, the stitched together icon will have access to new equipment to aid him on his journey, including a grappling hook, power gloves, a magic bag, and more, all anchored by a fresh storyline to PLAY that is set in an artistically modernized new world.  Players will also have the opportunity to add customizable Sackbots (robot Sackboys) to their creations.  These interactive, programmable characters bring the game to life and allow users to record animations and voice-overs with them, as well as customize sizing and clothing for each individual or group of Sackbots.

LittleBigPlanet has always empowered players to CREATE their own levels by utilizing the same tool set used by the development team.  In LittleBigPlanet 2, the tools have evolved to allow users to not only make better levels, but completely new games.  With the implementation of a new CREATE mode, players will have the ability to broaden their developer horizons across multiple genres.  Now allowing for a higher level of gameplay control, players can reset the control buttons for any object and change the rules to any level--imagine racing games, flying games, and shooters-you can now take control of anything!  Also included are new multiplayer abilities so games can have life meters, scoring, and other elements to advance the types of games available for a social/competitive multiplayer experience, including puzzle games, sports, action/adventure, and more.  Added to these fundamentals are a movie-like cut-scene maker to improve the storyline components of each creation and a newly enhanced SHARE component making it easier to search for, play through, and showcase the millions of levels around the world.

LittleBigPlanet 2 will be backwards compatible with LittleBigPlanet allowing players to access all online levels created with the original game.  It will also include bonus levels that will support the PlayStation®Move navigation controller.  LittleBigPlanet 2 is a single or multiplayer creative gaming experience that has an ESRB rating of "RP" for Rating Pending.  For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org.  For more information about the LittleBigPlanet franchise, visit http://www.littlebigplanet.com.

Acclaim for the LittleBigPlanet Franchise

Since its launch in October 2008, LittleBigPlanet has been widely praised and critically acclaimed with more than 80 industry awards worldwide, 15 of which have been for Game of the Year categories, with awards ranging from the top gaming critics to prestigious organizations such as the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) and The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).  The title has established the PLAY, CREATE, SHARE creative gaming genre and the game continues to grow and evolve, helped by the support of countless fans around the globe.  The customizable nature of the unique PlayStation® exclusive title allows players to alter characters and build entirely new objects and levels, then share and play them online as part of the LittleBigPlanet community.  In fact, the sharing nature of the game has become so embraced, it has attracted fans to publish more than two million levels to the PlayStation Network since the award-winning game was released.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services 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 game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., 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/.

"PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  LittleBigPlanet ©2007 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.  Developed by Media Molecule.  LittleBigPlanet is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.  Sackboy is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.

Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
   

CONTACT:  Eric Levine, +1-858-824-4916, Eric_Levine@playstation.sony.com,
or Ron Eagle, +1-858-824-5585, Ron_Eagle@playstation.sony.com, both of Sony

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

ClearCube Launches Secure Blade PC and Secure Workstation

ClearCube R3040SS and R3080DS Secure Workstation Blade and Blade PC Deliver Advanced Network Computer Security

AUSTIN, Texas, May 10 -- ClearCube Technology, the leader in rack mounted secure workstations, blade PCs and centralized computing, today announced the launch of the R3040SS secure workstation blade and R3080DS secure blade PC, which deliver unprecedented network computer security, by utilizing the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions (AES-NI) for encryption acceleration and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT).

The ClearCube R3040SS secure workstation blade and R3080DS secure blade PC incorporate the latest processor advancements from Intel that include AES-NI that facilitates full hardware-based AES acceleration.  Therefore, organizations that rely on AES for data encryption can do so without the performance limitations.  AES-NI is comprised of six new instructions that enhance overall encryption performance as well as guarding against side channel exploits.  In software-only implementations of AES, side channels present a threat vector that can be utilized for attacks and represent significant risk of encryption key exposure.  The new ClearCube secure blade workstations with Intel AES-NI eliminates that threat.

In addition, the ClearCube R3040SS secure workstation blade and R3080DS secure blade PC include Intel processors that are enabled with Intel TXT.  The processor executes new SMX (Safer Mode Extensions) instructions, which generate a binary hash (a number generated by a formula) of all system software, including operating systems, applications and VMMs. The hash is performed in a secure area of the processor and the results are stored in the TPM. The new hash values are verified with the previous values before any software is allowed to start execution, thus preventing system tampering.

"With more than 345 million records containing sensitive information being compromised in security breaches since January of 2005, it is critical for enterprises to secure computing environments," said David Grawrock, Senior Principal Engineer and Security Architect at Intel.  "Not only does ClearCube have the inherent security of placing the PC in the data center versus the desktop but they've also collaborated with Intel to deploy our latest security advancements in their blade workstations that mitigate many of the common threat vectors."

In addition to incorporating Intel's AES-NI and TXT into the architecture, ClearCube has included its patent-pending mass storage lockout capability in the R3080DS and R3040SS blade workstations.  Mass storage lockout is a hardware security setting that prevents unauthorized storage devices from connecting to the ClearCube blade workstation.

"We continue to see strong demand for secure computing solutions for government, financial services and CAD environments in order to protect intellectual property and top secret data," said Randy Printz, CEO of ClearCube Technology.  "When the US Department of Defense banned USB storage devices we were first to respond with a hardware security layer that prevented USB storage devices from connecting to our blade workstations.  The R3040SS and R3080DS are the latest examples of our commitment to secure computing."

USB storage devices have often been the source of malware attacks as well as internal data breaches which have resulted in billions of dollars in losses.  The ClearCube R3040SS and R3080DS blade workstations eliminate these threats from USB storage devices.

In addition, the R3040SS and R3080DS can operate over copper or fiber networks and include the Teradici PCoIP remoting protocol option which provides hardware compression and data encryption to deliver a high performance secure workstation experience with multi-monitor support to the end-user.

Combining the new ClearCube secure workstation blades and blade PCs with a ClearCube secure zero client and Sentral 6.1 management software provides additional security fortification.

  For more information, visit http://www.clearcube.com

  Contact:

  Jeff Fugitt
  ClearCube Technology
  v. 512.652.3238
  e. jeff.fugitt@clearcube.com

Source: ClearCube Technology
   

CONTACT:  Jeff Fugitt of ClearCube Technology, +1-512-652-3238,
jeff.fugitt@clearcube.com

Web Site:  http://www.clearcube.com/

Win Gaming Media Launching Online Binary Options Trading Sites

WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 10, 2010--     Win Gaming Media, Inc. (OTCBB: WGMI.OB) has changed its
business model to offer online trading of binary options through its newly
organized fully-owned subsidiaries in Cyprus and in Israel. Worldwide trading
is being offered by Cyprus-based WGM Services Ltd., on
http://www.globaloption.com, later to expand through localized activities in
leading markets around the world, while in Israel, same services are featured
through B Option Ltd., on http://www.options.co.il. Formerly, WGMI was engaged in
the development and distribution of interactive gaming software.

    Win Gaming Media has acquired a license to operate the sites and will
concentrate on marketing the services and retaining its clientele.

    Investors who trade Binary Options through Win Gaming Media's websites
may have a return of up to 71% on their initial investment, when expiration
of the option is in-the-money - in addition to their initial investment - or
receive back 15% of their initial investment, in case expiration of the
option is out-of-the-money. Binary Options are also known as Digital Options
or Fixed Return Options (FRO's - on the NYSE Amex).

    Win Gaming Media has elected to launch its first localized site in
Israel. B Option Ltd. has appointed Mr. Ehud Barzily to serve as Chairman of
the Board of Directors. Mr. Barzily, a Certified Public Accountant and
attorney, formerly served as Israel's Income Tax Authority Deputy
Commissioner and Legal Counsel. Mr. Barzily is currently providing income tax
advisory services through his law firm.

    In addition, B Option has appointed Mr. Ronen Shtivelman to serve as its
General Manager. Mr. Shtivelman formerly served as VP Marketing of Gaon Trade
Ltd., one of Israel's leading brokerage institutions.

    About Win Gaming Media, Inc.:

    WGMI is now focused on offering worldwide online trading of
binary options. Formerly, the company was engaged in the business of offering
technology, servicing the interactive gaming industry. Following the sale of
its entire gaming software assets and development activities, WGMI is no
longer a technology company.

    Win Gaming Media's common shares are quoted on the OTCBB under
the symbol WGMI.OB. For more information, please visit
http://www.wingamingmedia.com, the content of which is not part of this press
release.

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    Win Gaming Media, Inc.
    Haim Tabak
    +972-73-755-4500

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Contact: Win Gaming Media, Inc., Haim Tabak, +972-73-755-4500

SATIMO Innovates With MIMO Test Systems!

PARIS, May 10, 2010--     SATIMO launches new systems that offer laboratories effective
solutions to test the influence of Multiple Input/ Multiple Output (MIMO)
signals on the performance of wireless devices. MIMO device testing has
become necessary due to the increasing use of multiple antennas in single
pieces of equipment.

    The Telecom sector has been rapidly evolving toward the "4G"
(WiMAX, LTE) which provides more functions and improved connectivity for
wireless network and devices. To secure the connection and ensure higher
rates, manufacturers in the Telecom sector now use MIMO technology. This
technology is based on the integration of several antennas in an emitter
(base station) or receiver (wireless communication device). Laboratory
testing of this technology raises complex challenges.

    In a real environment, either indoor or outdoor, a signal
emitted by an antenna reflects off surrounding obstacles to form several
signals. To measure the performance of a MIMO antenna system, the various
environmental influences on a signal must be taken into account by modeling
the direct signals, reflected signals (multipath), and any interfering
signals (coming from competing emitters). A MIMO system must therefore
simulate different electromagnetic environments in order to evaluate and
optimize the performance of mobile devices in real operational conditions.

    With over 10 years of experience in multi-probe technology,
SATIMO has developed a family of MIMO test systems that best answers these
technical requirements. The uniqueness of the systems is based on the use of
an arch that integrates many probes and an instantaneous calibration unit to
speed up the measurement time. Both easy to use and extremely fast, these
systems perfectly answer industrial expectations. With these new systems,
SATIMO, already a leader in the antenna measurement market, strengthens its
position in the Telecom sector.

    SATIMO profile: SATIMO Industries SAS is a French subsidiary of the
Microwave Vision Group, listed on the ALTERNEXT stock exchange (FR0004058949
- ALMIC). The company develops, manufactures, and markets electromagnetic
field measurement systems. With a large choice of technical solutions, SATIMO
possesses thorough technical expertise in the field of microwave
measurements: mechanical or electronic scanning, anechoic or free space field
strength measurements, software, mechanical design, system integration and
antenna technology.

    Download systems information:
http://www.satimo.com/sites/www.satimo.com/files/fiche_mimo_web.pdf

   
    For more information, please contact:
    Pauline Berniere, Marketing and Communication Manager
    Tel: +33(0)2-98-05-13-34
    Fax: +33(0)2-98-05-53-87
    Email: pauline.berniere@microwavevision.com

Source: SATIMO

For more information, please contact: Pauline Berniere, Marketing and Communication Manager, Tel: +33(0)2-98-05-13-34, Fax: +33(0)2-98-05-53-87, Email: pauline.berniere@microwavevision.com

RetireLife Launches New Website: Connecting with Aging Services Providers Online Just got Easier

BOSTON, May 10 -- Did you know that more than 30 million adult children are caregiving for aging parents in the US, and over half of these children live in a different state?

This geographic dispersion coupled with a highly fragmented, and localized industry makes it challenging to locate aging services providers. However, this is no longer the case as Megan Shea, through involvement with her own grandparents' care, decided to fix this problem by becoming founding member of RetireLife (http://www.retirelife.net).

RetireLife is the nation's most comprehensive online eldercare directory, with over 193,000 aging services providers listed across the continuum of needs. "While caring for my grandparents we continually found ourselves needing additional services, such as an elder law attorney or senior move manager, and struggled to find our options online," said Shea. RetireLife aims to connect individuals with local aging services providers easily online.

Additionally, aging services providers experience unique marketing challenges themselves. These providers must communicate on both a local and national level, which is often difficult to do. This is exactly why RetireLife offers marketing and business development support to aging services businesses. "Families and friends of seniors are often key players in helping their loved ones make important decisions and in obtaining the care they need. Our listing on RetireLife allows us to share current information about our services on both a local and national level," says Judy Dovev, Marketing Coordinator at Sophia Snow House.

RetireLife was founded in Massachusetts in early 2009 with one goal in mind: to help individuals connect with local aging services providers on a national level. Since then, this start-up has been growing quickly and has just re-launched their website. "We have experienced tremendous growth, and are excited to roll out our new web design, and look forward to all the growth initiatives planned for later this summer," says Shea. For more information, check out RetireLife at (http://www.retirelife.net).

RetireLife (http://www.retirelife.net) is the country's largest online aging services directory in the country. Offering adult children and caregivers information about Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Adult Day Health Programs, Elder Law Attorneys, Senior Move Managers, Councils on Aging, and much more.

Source: RetireLife
   

CONTACT:  Megan Shea, Founder of RetireLife, +1-888-454-3320,
media@retirelife.net

Web Site:  http://www.retirelife.net/

StratoComm Issued Key Patent by U.S. Patent Office

ALBANY, N.Y. and EATONTOWN, N.J., May 10 -- StratoComm Corporation (STCO) The U.S. Patent and Trade Office issued patent number 7,708,222 to StratoComm Corporation and its Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Y. C. Lee.

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The patent, which is titled, Long Mission Tethered Aerostat and Method of Accomplishing greatly enhances StratoComm Corporation's capabilities in the global market for fixed wireless telecommunications services. It enables the continuous replenishment of the lifting gas while also maintaining critical pressure and lift of StratoComm's tethered Transitional Telecommunications System. This capability distinguishes StratoComm's service offering as superior to that of its competitors.

"This patent is a key ingredient in enabling delivery of reliable and high quality services from StratoComm's Transitional Telecommunications System. Utilization of an aerostat as a telecommunications platform has been challenged by low service availability resulting from the need to bring the aerostat out of service to replenish lost helium," stated Dr. Lee. "This patent dramatically increases the overall service availability of StratoComm's Transitional Telecommunications System," Dr. Lee concluded.

Mr. Roger D. Shearer, StratoComm Corporation, CEO adds, "The value of this patent to StratoComm may extend beyond the point in time that the company commences delivery of telecommunications services from its stratospheric fleet. It is anticipated that potential licensing or sale of its use to various non-competitive interests globally could create a separate and potentially substantial revenue stream for the company."

StratoComm Corporation is a developer and provider of telecommunications infrastructure technologies with a specific focus to the delivery of ubiquitous and cost sensitive communication services to the developing world. The company is further committed to the allocation of a portion of each system's service capacity for the provision of low cost/no cost social and economic outreach programs.

Safe Harbor Disclosure - This Press Release contains or incorporates by reference "Forward-looking statements," including certain information with respect to plans and strategies of StratoComm Corporation. For this purpose, any statements regarding this announcement, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including StratoComm Corporation beliefs, expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and based on information available to StratoComm Corporation as of such date. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual events or actual results of StratoComm Corporation and its subsidiaries to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements.

Company web site: http://www.stratocomm.net

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CONTACT:  StratoComm Corporation, Roger D. Shearer, CEO, +1-518-608-8940
ext. 15, info@stratocomm.net, Company web site: http://www.stratocomm.net

Web Site:  http://www.stratocomm.net/

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Launches ShopKMSA.com

RAMSEY, N.J., May 10 -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and shape, announces the launch of the all-new ShopKMSA.com. Now customers can shop Konica Minolta's full catalog online anytime, day or night.

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ShopKMSA.com expands on Konica's existing corporate website and offers a more complete and detailed view of all of their products. From colorimeters to luminance meters to Konica's innovative spectroradiometers, purchasing some of the most advanced and accurate instruments in the world has never been easier.

"One of the goals of ShopKMSA.com was to showcase the multitude of accessories KMSA offers," said Lou Carulli, Marketing Manager for Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, "We have accessories that are specific to vertical application such as pre-form measurement for plastic bottle manufacturing as well as customized specialty units to measure tomato, coffee, french fries and even human skin."

ShopKMSA.com also features an easy to navigate layout, secure customer login, online shopping cart and an advanced product search engine.  In addition, customers can request an online price quote for all higher end products or can call in to speak with a product specialist to help them chose the correct product for their application.

Log on today to see what we offer http://www.shopkmsa.com/

Stay connected with Konica! Visit our social media sites Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings USA, Inc., is recognized as the international leader of industrial color, light and shape measurement. The company is responsible for product lines that continuously revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world.

An industry pioneer, as well as innovator, Konica Minolta Sensing developed and introduced the first portable color measurement units to the world. Presently, their catalog contains instruments such as portable colorimeters as well as portable and benchtop spectrophotometers for color measurement, spectroradiometers and lux meters for light/display measurement and 3D non-contact scanners for shape measurement.

Thousands of companies across the globe choose to depend on Konica Minolta Sensing equipment when color, light or 3D measurement is vital to the manufacturing process. Konica Minolta Sensing's products can be found in a wide array of industries including food, plastics, paints, coatings, automotive, aerospace and cosmetics.

Konica Minolta Sensing's Ramsey, New Jersey corporate headquarters is fully equipped with a state of the art service center, 3D scanning laboratory, tech support center, and a focused sales force dedicated to both the North American and South American regions.

When it comes to color, light and shape measurement - the world looks to Konica Minolta.

  Lou Carulli
  Marketing Manager
  Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
  +1-201-785-2413
  lcarulli@se.konicaminolta.us
  konicaminolta.com/sensingusa

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CONTACT:  Lou Carulli, Marketing Manager, Konica Minolta Sensing
Americas, Inc., +1-201-785-2413, lcarulli@se.konicaminolta.us

Web Site:  http://www.shopkmsa.com/

Sending Flowers in Ireland is Now Easier with Interflora.ie

SLEAFORD, England, May 10 -- Interflora has launched an improved online service in the Republic of Ireland. The web site Interflora.ie, which is priced in euros, is committed to providing customers with excellent service and a wide choice of products.

Not only has Interflora provided Irish customers with a simpler way of buying flowers, but it has also helped increase business for its network of Irish florists.

First quarter trading in 2010 for Interflora.ie was very successful. Press, radio and online promotions during peak periods, such as Mother's Day and Valentine's Day, helped launch the site and spread awareness.

The new online service is a response to the need to provide an even better service for customers in the Republic. Michael Barringer, marketing director at Interflora, said: "We identified a large number of Irish customers who were not getting the optimum Interflora experience. We acted upon this opportunity and quarter one has proven that Interflora has been welcomed in Ireland."

Notes to editors

Interflora is the largest flower delivery network with over 160 florists across Ireland. These expert florists will hand-tie and deliver flowers and, with standard, next-day and even same-day delivery. So whether you need to send birthday flowers or an anniversary gift you can be sure that flowers will always arrive fresh and on time.

  For more information visit http://blog.interflora.co.uk/

  Or contact the Interflora press office:
  Erica Nicolson - 01529 301453 - press.enquiries@interflora.co.uk

Source: Interflora
   

CONTACT:  Erica Nicolson, Interflora press office, +01529-301453,
press.enquiries@interflora.co.uk

Web Site:  http://www.interflora.ie/

drugstore.com, inc. Launches New Microsite for Salons and Spas

DeluxeSalonSupply.com(TM) Lets Salon and Spa Operators Shop, Click, and Relax with Effortless Online Ordering

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 10 -- DeluxeSalonSupply.com(TM) a new business-to-business online store is now available to provide beauty professionals with a faster, more efficient way to order supplies supporting the operation of a successful business. A division of de~luxe Distributors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of drugstore.com, inc. (NASDAQ:DSCM), DeluxeSalonSupply.com offers an outstanding selection of the products and supplies salon and spa operators need to run their business on a daily basis - all in one store.

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"As a spa owner, time to focus on customers, staff and growing my business is extremely valuable," said Tatia Davenport, an owner of The Spa at La Borgata, El Dorado Hills, California and business development director, DeluxeSalonSupply.com. "Using DeluxeSalonSupply.com gives me back some time, because I can order everything I need - from beauty products to paper towels, snacks and even massage tables."

The wide and growing assortment of products features basics like nail, skin, hair and massage essentials, office and salon furniture, must-haves for break and locker rooms, apparel, linens, green and natural products and cleaning supplies.

DeluxeSalonSupply.com features online tools to make ordering easier, outstanding prices and a customer rewards program:

  --  Your List(TM) makes shopping easier (and quicker) with a list of
      previous purchases - just check the box and re-order.
  --  Order History allows you to print and inventory the items you ordered
      online.
  --  De~luxe Rewards(TM) loyalty program offers 5% cash back on eligible
      purchases during a calendar quarter (every three months). The credit
      will be applied to the first eligible order placed during the month
      following the quarter when using the registered DeluxeSalonSupply.com
      account.
  --  Volume discounts on select products.

Customers receive free shipping on orders of $99 or more, some exceptions apply, with online tracking of delivery status and the convenience of delivery right to the door of a salon or spa.

About DeluxeSalonSupply.com

DeluxeSalonSupply.com(TM) is dedicated to helping beauty professionals create and maintain a successful business by offering an outstanding selection of salon and spa products - from basics like nail, skin, hair and massage essentials to larger equipment, furniture, office supplies, break & locker room necessities, and more - all at great prices in one easy-to-use online store. DeluxeSalonSupply.com(TM) is a division of de~luxe Distributors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of drugstore.com, inc. (NASDAQ:DSCM), among the 50 largest online retailers in the United States.

  Media Contact:
  Anne Marshall
  425-372-3464
  amarshall@drugstore.com

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CONTACT:  Anne Marshall of drugstore.com, inc., +1-425-372-3464,
amarshall@drugstore.com

Web Site:  http://www.drugstore.com/

PrintontheGo Debuts Secure Mobile Printing Hubs

Public Printing Stations Enable Fast, Reliable, Effortless Printing from Laptops and Smartphones

NEW YORK, May 10 -- PrintontheGo today unveiled a service that enables any location to serve as a secure mobile printing center.  From hotels to airports to universities and convention centers, the ability to print documents, emails with attachments, and Web-content from a laptop, BlackBerry®, iPhone® or wireless handheld devices has never been easier.   PrintontheGo's wireless printing stations allow institutions and proprietors to provide patrons with access to easy, secure printing capabilities and require no investment other than an electrical outlet.

For years, the only choices for printing documents on-the-go were hotel and airport business centers, or scrambling to find the closest Kinkos.  Now, PrintontheGo offers a unique wireless printing option that virtually any institution can offer to its patrons.  Through a secure and innovative technology, PrintontheGo can set up a top quality printer, handle the logistics with paper and toner, and even provide 24/7 customer support for any logistical matters.

Hundreds of PrintontheGo stations (and counting) are already up and running offering:

  --  Simplicity - Guests just forward a document or email and print it.
      They do not require any special third-party membership.
  --  Security - All data is transferred and encrypted using secure SSL
      communication standards to ensure privacy and security in every
      transaction.
  --  No Hassle - Eliminate the need for a resident "technician." With
      PrintontheGo, there are no drivers to install or any technical details
      to understand about your printers.  In addition, PrintontheGo offers
      same-day service to repair or replace the unit, if necessary.
  --  Increased Patron Loyalty - Increase guest satisfaction and customer
      loyalty by offering your guests hassle-free, convenient printing which
      will ensure they return again and again.

"Everyone at some point has been in a situation where they need to print something on the move, and the demand for convenience is stronger than ever," said Leo Goldberg, chief executive officer, PrintontheGo.  "People staying in hotels need to print boarding passes; executives need to print last-minute changes to presentations at the airport; a student needs to print a paper in the middle of campus.  Now it's easier than ever to print anything directly from a smartphone or laptop to a PrintontheGo mobile printing hub."

Rapid and continuous innovation in the wireless industry serve as further validation that the market is ready for PrintontheGo's mobile printing center model.  The latest iteration of the BlackBerry unveiled at WES 2010 is just one example of how the latest smartphones lend themselves to technology offered by vendors such as PrintontheGo.  Additionally, HP's latest announcement regarding the ability to print from a BlackBerry through PrintSpot's public network of printers is yet another sign that the industry is ready.  PrintontheGo utilizes PrintSpot's technology, offering access to thousands of printers located in airports, hotels, libraries and cafes around the country.

PrintontheGo brings freedom to the mobile printing process.  The benefits are real and already being realized by proprietors and end-users.  Here are just a few examples from real people enjoying the PrintontheGo experience:

"I printed my airline tickets before I went to sleep, and at 6 a.m. they were waiting for me in the printer next to my elevators.  I punched in my code and retrieved it.  It saved me a bundle of time." - End-User, Charleston, SC

"I got an important e-mail the night before the big presentation.  I printed it in the hotel on the east coast at 2 a.m., and the rest was history." - End-User, Tacoma, WA

"These days, everyone owns a BlackBerry and receives e-mail constantly.  But they keep asking where can I print it?  Thanks PrintontheGo for giving us the solution.  You have saved us time, money and headaches." - Hotel Manager, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Any internet service provider can easily deliver a seamless mobile printing solution to its clients and users through PrintontheGo.  With PrintontheGo, any location transforms into a mobile printing center where individuals can easily and securely print documents, emails (with attachments), and Web-content from their laptops, BlackBerry®, iPhone®, and wireless handheld devices.

About PrintontheGo

PrintontheGo® specializes in mobile printing solutions, delivering business-critical services for mobile executives, Wi-Fi hotspots, hospitality, retail locations, corporate environments, and education markets. PrintontheGo® flawlessly converts any Internet-enabled location into a mobile printing center where individuals can easily and securely print documents, emails, and web content from laptops and wireless handheld devices. There is no need for any drivers, cable connections or web-related memberships. You simply forward your email (with attachments) and you print it. Our goal is to give you wireless printing everywhere around the globe - Wherever. Whenever. Whatever.

Source: PrintontheGo
   

CONTACT:  Leo Goldberg, PrintontheGo, +1-718-853-0300,
leog@printonthego.com, or Rachel Miller, SHIFT Communications,
+1-617-779-1856, potg@shiftcomm.com