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ViewCast Streaming Media Management Software Now Supports Apple iPhone Mobile Devices

Niagara SCX 6.2's adaptive bit-rate video encoding and integrated segmenting capabilities enable seamless video delivery

PLANO, Texas, April 14 -- ViewCast Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: VCST), a developer of industry-leading solutions for the transformation, management and delivery of digital media over IP and mobile networks, today announced the release of Niagara SCX® 6.2 - an enhanced version of the company's powerful streaming media management software that now supports HTTP-based adaptive streaming to Apple® iPhone®, iPad® and iTouch® mobile devices. New features include integrated segmenting, adaptive bit-rate encoding, support for CDN authentication protocols, and built-in AES-128 encryption. Niagara SCX software supports all of the most popular media formats, including Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming, Windows Media, RealVideo, 3GPP and others.

"The adaptive and dynamic capabilities that we've brought to Niagara SCX 6.2 will markedly improve the live streaming delivery experience for both broadcasters and iPhone users," said Dave Stoner, President and CEO of ViewCast. "By eliminating the need for an external stream segmenter, we have also simplified encoding workflows and reduced overall system costs. Adaptive HTTP streaming for Apple iPhone mobile devices is the first of many extended features that we have planned for Niagara SCX v6 software in 2010."

About Niagara SCX 6.2

At the heart of Niagara SCX 6.2 is the new "iPhone Live Media Publisher" component, which includes proprietary, built-in MPEG-2 Transport Stream file segmenting and HTTP-based upload capabilities. The "iPhone Live Media Publisher" multiplexes encoded audio and video packets into multiple GOP-aligned, simultaneously output, MPEG-2 Transport Stream (M2TS) files, including one audio-only M2TS file.  AAC audio encoder and H.264 video encoder configuration is made easy by profiles included in Niagara SCX 6.2. The M2TS files, along with their associated manifest files, are uploaded to major Content Delivery Networks (CDN) using CDN-specific authentication. Content protection is available via built-in AES-128 encryption.

About ViewCast

ViewCast's award-winning solutions simplify the complex workflows required for the Web-based streaming of news, sports, music and other video content to computers and mobile devices, empowering broadcasters, businesses and governments to easily and effectively reach and expand their audiences. With more than 350,000 video capture cards deployed globally, ViewCast sets the standard in the streaming media industry. ViewCast Niagara® streaming appliances, Osprey® video capture cards, and Niagara SCX® encoding and management software provide the highly reliable technology required to deliver the multi-platform experiences driving today's digital media market.

ViewCast, Osprey, VMp, Niagara and Niagara SCX are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

  ViewCast Contact:
  Jeff Kopang
  Vice President of Marketing
  Tel: +1 (972) 488-7200
  E-mail: jeffk@viewcast.com

  PR Agency Contact:
  Jessie Glockner
  Rainier Communications
  Tel: +1 (508) 475-0025 x140
  E-mail: jglockner@rainierco.com

  Investor Contact:
  Matt Clawson
  Allen & Caron
  Tel: +1 (949) 474-4300
  E-mail: matt@allencaron.com

Source: ViewCast Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Jeff Kopang, Vice President of Marketing of ViewCast
Corporation, +1-972-488-7200, jeffk@viewcast.com; or PR Agency, Jessie
Glockner of Rainier Communications, +1-508-475-0025, ext. 140,
jglockner@rainierco.com; or Investors, Matt Clawson of Allen & Caron,
+1-949-474-4300, matt@allencaron.com, both for ViewCast Corporation

Web Site:  http://www.viewcast.com/

BounceBack Technologies CEO Doyal Bryant Announces New Company Direction

Global, Local and Mobile Search Company Pursues Growth Opportunities in Local Search Related to Business Identity and Visibility

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14 -- BounceBack Technologies. (PINK SHEETS: BBTC), a global technology company specializing in business intelligence, today released an open letter to shareholders, customers, and employees announcing that the company is changing its name and expanding with innovative new services and expanded capabilities. Moving forward, the company will focus its efforts on acquiring and developing services that improve the way businesses promote and protect their identity online. This new direction is designed to strengthen BounceBack Technologies, renamed as Name Dynamics, Inc., and help shape the future growth of the company in demand markets such as online search, interactive marketing, and business identity security. The complete letter from CEO Doyal Bryant follows below:

  Dear Shareholders, Customers, and Employees:

  Dear Shareholders,

Welcome to your new and exciting company.  As previously announced, BounceBackTechnologies.com, Inc. (BBTC) acquired all of the issued and outstanding stock of Name Dynamics, Inc., a private company.  We intend to change the name of the company from BounceBackTechnologies.com, Inc. to Name Dynamics, Inc.

In the acquisition transaction, the principals and others associated with Name Dynamics, Inc. received approximately 18 million shares of BBTC common stock in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Name Dynamics, Inc., and its subsidiary Universal Business Listings (UBL).  As a result, the combined company has approximately 30 million shares outstanding, which is the maximum amount of shares authorized by the Articles of Incorporation of BounceBackTechnologies.com, Inc.

The combined company has an aggressive plan for the next three months, including a corporate restructuring and a shareholder meeting.  The preliminary agenda for the shareholder meeting includes the following items:  (1) change the state of incorporation from Minnesota to Delaware, (2) a reverse stock split, (3) approval of the combined company's new auditors, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne LLP, (4) producing audited financial statements, (5) amending the Articles of Incorporation to authorize additional common stock and (6) the proposal of an employee stock compensation plan.  You will receive a formal notification regarding the shareholders meeting, including a chance to vote on the aforementioned agenda items.

Currently, the members of our Board of Directors are:  Jack Pilger, Doyal Bryant, Chris Travers, David Jaques and Jerry Robinson.  We intend to nominate three additional directors, all of whom will be independent and possess industry expertise.  The current officers of the combined company are:  Doyal Bryant, Chris Travers and David Jaques.  We are also in the process of forming an Advisory Board made up of world-renowned Industry leaders.

The following paragraphs will provide a general description of the business of Name Dynamics, Inc.

Name Dynamics' Universal Business Listing service (UBL) has become a recognized component in the local business listings marketplace where it has guided individual companies and major interactive agencies with the submission, correction, and enhancement of their online business profiles. It is regularly quoted by experts as one of the top ten fundamentals of Local Search optimization.

Accurate and ubiquitous local business listing content is known in the marketing world as a foundation element of online promotion and customer acquisition. We believe that these new services will provide the Company with significant growth opportunities worldwide. The Company will champion the importance of having a central repository of business profiles from which businesses and their representatives can manage their identity in one place for an annual fee. UBL currently has thousands of corporations and agencies subscribing to have their information distributed to every major local search portal such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, Local.com , City Search, SuperPages, and Yellow Pages.com. It complements that distribution by submitting to hundreds of internet yellow page sites, social networks, search directories, GPS Navigation devices, and to text, wireline, and mobile 411.

The Universal Business listing service (http://www.UBL.org) is the starting block for a larger strategy for monitoring, enhancing and protecting business identity and reputation.  Today it offers one of the largest capabilities for a business to list not just its basic name, address and phone number, but also critical details like hours of operation, and description that help raise the visibility of businesses online, and the Company will continue to lead the field with the largest profile available to the online local content publishers and data providers.

Name Dynamics recently opened new Headquarters in Charlotte, NC and has engaged industry experts in the United Kingdom and Canada with a view to its global expansion. The Company's executives will be making prominent appearances at industry conferences over the balance of the year and will make announcements about its additional offerings. The strategic direction of these valued services will provide Name Dynamics with the opportunity to shift its focus and tap into high growth market segments.

While our revenues are indicative of our early stage company, we are establishing a pipeline which should hopefully grow these revenues at a pace pleasing to our shareholders.  The Company has shown steady revenue and customer growth over the past 18 months. It currently has over 200 Agencies and Affiliates referring customers to UBL.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to send your email address, and the name under which the shares are registered, to investor@namedynamicsinc.com so we can update you on critical company news and information.

About Name Dynamics, Inc.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina,  Name Dynamics Inc, creates products that expand the scope of public identity for businesses and how they communicate it online across search engines, social networks, mobile phones, directory assistance and the next generation of online Yellow and White Pages. The Company's branded product Universal Business Listing has been recognized as one of the key tools for local search visibility. For more information, please visit us on the Web at http://www.NameDynamic.com or by calling 704-208-4040.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are indicated by words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "believes" and similar expressions. Our ability to achieve the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully centralize and consolidate various support functions, in addition to general economic conditions, operating results, market acceptance of our solutions and other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made in accordance with "safe harbor" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and no assurance can be given that the future results that are the subject of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Source: BounceBack Technologies.com
   

CONTACT:  Chris Travers  +1-704-208-4040, investor@namedynamicsinc.com

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

Internet of Things -- From Vision to Reality

International technology leaders NXP Semiconductors, Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI), austriamicrosystems, and RF-iT Solutions partner to demonstrate PlugNPlay solution, a major step towards the Internet of Things

HSINCHU, Taiwan, April 14 -- Connecting everyday items to the internet through embedding short-range mobile transceivers enables a new medium of communication between people and objects and between objects themselves. Novel EPCglobal C1G2 RFID products, including USB Dongle UHF RFID reader and Gen2 Tag with advanced capabilities, are presented allowing large- scale integration of ubiquitous computing in a way triggering innovative ideas of high value applications for the everyday life. Easy to install, one-click downloadable software makes the technology utilizable for experts and novices alike in a simple and fast way to access the Internet of Things.

MTI's game changing RFID USB Dongle (RU-888-100) based on austriamicrosystems AS3992 high-performance, completely integrated silicon solution provides a global, affordable, mobile and enabling EPCglobal C1G2 integrated UHF reader complete with embedded antenna. RF-iT Solution's innovative detego(R) EXPRESS provides a powerful software module catalogue. A variety of predefined interfaces to backend ERP or database systems can be downloaded easily. The internet link module directly feeds product code information into internet search engines. NXP's newly announced UCODE G2iL+ tag silicon provides advanced features for EPCglobal C1G2 tags, including the industry's first tag level I/O signaling interfaces, enabling low cost passive UHF RFID to be used in applications never before possible.

Come see our Internet of Things -- from Vision to Reality demonstration at MTI's booth (#355) during RFID Journal Live! 2010 in Orlando, Florida on April 14-16, 2010 and witness UHF passive RFID in a different, new and exciting way:

Smart Interfacing

Plug MTI's RFID USB Dongle (RU-888-100) with austriamicrosystems inside to a USB port of your PC, download the detego(R) EXPRESS soft ware from RF-iT's homepage and feed EPC data to any IT-Backend system of your choice. Through a series of interfaces defined data (ID, timestamp, location) is provided to seamlessly integrate into your IT backend systems like SAP, Navision, Sage and numerous others.

Smart Advertising

Download the Internet link option from RF-iT's home page and optionally feed EPC data to search engines like Google. Find out valuable information about products and services by just presenting a tagged item to MTI's RFID USB Dongle reader powered by austriamicrosystems with RF-iT's software application seamlessly connecting EPC data to the World Wide Web.

Smart Theft Protection

The recently announced NXP Semiconductors UCODE G2iL+ presents many exciting new features never be fore available from EPCglobal C1G2 compliant UHF tag silicon. One application that the partners have leveraged from the UCODE G2iL+ and demonstrate is the activation and deactivation of electronic devices over the RFID link.  By integrating NXP's tiny G2iL+ silicon into a tag, and then embedding this within an object or item, or even a printed circuit board (PCB) of a device such as a mobile phone, MP3 player or printer, the product can be stored on the sales floor in a deactivated state minimizing its value to potential shoplifters. Activation and downloading of relevant software or firmware of the device can be done at home after proper registration on the vendor's homepage, or alternatively at the POS, whichever is most convenient.

About NXP Semiconductors

UCODE G2iL series offer leading edge read range enabling simple antenna design solutions that increase the cost effectiveness of RFID solutions. An extensive set of unique features, including the Digital Switch, Data Transfer, Tag Tamper Alarm, battery assist mode and advanced privacy features make RFID more reliable, more flexible and easier to work with. NXP Semiconductors provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power, Digital Processing and manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing, and identification applications. Headquartered in Europe, the company has about 28,000 employees working in more than 25 countries and posted sales of USD 3.8 billion in 2009. News from NXP is located at http://www.nxp.com/ .

About MTI

MTI (TAIEX: 2314) was founded in 1983 as the first RF and Microwave design and manufacturing company in Taiwan. Internationally recognized today as a global leader in supplying RF and microwave products, MTI designs and manufactures products for cellular base stations backhaul; Remote Radio Heads for LTE; satellite receivers, upconverters and transceivers; terrestrial PTP and PTMP Radios, and Broadband Wireless Access applications. With award winning quality systems and a proven track record for high-volume manufacturing and shipments of complex RF and microwave products in excess of 1M pcs/month, MTI is focusing its resources on innovating and developing RFID Reader products for high-volume manufacturing applications and to enable triggering of mass market and ubiquitous adaptation of UHF passive RFID. For further information please contact prince_darryn@mti.com.tw or visit http://www.mti.com.tw/ .

About austriamicrosystems

austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of standard and customized high-performance analog ICs in the areas of power management, sensors & sensor interfaces and mobile infotainment. Complemented by its full service foundry services, the company focuses on the communications, industrial & medical and automotive markets. austriamicrosystems leverages more that 28 years of expertise in low power and high accuracy to provide industry-leading products, operating worldwide with more that 1,000 employees with its own state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities. austriamicrosystems is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS). For more information, visit http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/ .

About RF-iT Solutions

RF-iT Solutions GmbH stands for expert consulting, successful project implementation and the development of advanced RFID solution modules. As developer of the leading RFID platform detego(R) You-R OPEN and a leading European provider of integrated RFID solutions, we offer detego(R) standard modules for the optimization of business processes. At the same time, we focus our research and development capabilities continuously on innovative technologies in the Auto-ID field, to create a clear value for our customers. Since our founding in 2005, we witnessed a steady growth and have gained many new partners, employees and customers. For further information about RF-iT Solutions GmbH and the solution modules of detego(R) please visit: http://www.rf-it-solutions.com/ .

  For further information, contact:

  Microelectronics Technology Inc.
   Darryn Prince
   Strategic Business Development
   Tel:   +1-760-613-2471
   Email: prince_darryn@mti.com.twhttp://www.mti.com.tw/

Source: Microelectronics Technology Inc.
   

CONTACT: Microelectronics Technology Inc., Darryn Prince, Strategic
Business Development, +1-760-613-2471, prince_darryn@mti.com.tw

Web Site:  http://www.mti.com.tw/
http://www.rf-it-solutions.com/
http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/
http://www.nxp.com/

DebtGoal Receives $2 Million in Venture Funding

Tugboat Ventures Leads Series A Round for Online Personal Debt Management Pioneer

SAN FRANCISCO, April 14 -- DebtGoal(TM) (corporate name GoalSpring Financial, Inc.), the leader in online personal debt management, announced that they have closed $2 million in Series A funding.  Including an earlier seed round led by New Cycle Capital, this brings the total financing of the San Francisco-based company to approximately $3.1 million.  Specific terms were not disclosed.

Tugboat Ventures of Palo Alto led the round and was joined by New Cycle Capital and Ed Ojdana, founder of FreeCreditReport.com.  Ed Ojdana and Dave Whorton, a venture partner at Tugboat Ventures, recently joined the DebtGoal Board of Directors.

"We founded DebtGoal as the antidote to the personal credit crisis that millions of Americans have faced over the last two years," said DebtGoal CEO Scott Crawford.  "In the months since we started, we've founded a new product category, signed major distribution partnerships, and helped our users start to pay off over $1 billion in debt.  This latest investment will help us continue to grow and expand our debt management services."

DebtGoal provides online, do-it-yourself tools that empower borrowers to pay off debt as quickly as possible.  Launched in December 2008, the company employs proprietary algorithms that can help users save over $35,000 in interest and get out of debt 16 years sooner.

"DebtGoal is the leader in a new market with enormous potential," said Dave Whorton, Venture Partner at Tugboat Ventures.  "Nearly half of American households say getting out of debt is their number one financial goal.  Solutions like Credit Counseling or Debt Settlement target distressed borrowers unable to make payments, but until DebtGoal there wasn't really a service that was appropriate for borrowers who were current on payments and wanted to pay off their debts.  I am excited about working with the DebtGoal team."

About DebtGoal

DebtGoal is the industry leader in online personal debt management.  Targeting the do-it-yourselfer, DebtGoal is helping its members organize, optimize and pay off nearly $1B in debt with its proprietary SmartPay Plan(TM), that calculates an optimal pay-down plan based on the user's preferences and ability to pay.  With its low monthly price and focus on helping users build credit by repaying what they owe, DebtGoal represents a dramatic departure from previous debt solutions that charge high fees or significantly harm credit.  For more information about DebtGoal, visit http://www.debtgoal.com/.

About Tugboat Ventures

Tugboat Ventures is an early stage, mentor capital firm dedicated to investing significant time, energy and money in the highest potential entrepreneurs to assist them in building market-leading companies. Tugboat's active involvement starts as early as concept stage and continues through public offering and beyond.  Tugboat invests primarily in capital-efficient companies in software infrastructure, enterprise software-as-a-service, consumer internet, mobility and cloud computing. Current and prior companies served by Tugboat's team include Blue Nile, Drugstore.com, Good, Imperva, PGP, RepairPal, richrelevance, ShopItToMe and SuccessFactors. For more information about Tugboat Ventures, visit http://www.tugboatventures.com/.

Source: DebtGoal
   

CONTACT:  Katherine Madariaga of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400,
Katherine@atomicpr.com, for DebtGoal

Web Site:  http://www.debtgoal.com/
http://www.tugboatventures.com/.

Assurant Employee Benefits Introduces Industry-First Smartphone Application

Launch of Assurant Benefit Tools connects consumers with the dental providers they need

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 14 -- Finding a dentist has never been easier, thanks to Assurant Employee Benefits' new smartphone application Assurant Benefit Tools. The application, now available for iPhone® and Android(TM) and launching soon for BlackBerry®, consists of Find-a-Dentist, which uses GoogleMaps technology to connect smartphone users with dentists in proximity to their location. Currently Assurant Employee Benefits is the only insurance benefits carrier offering smartphone technology in this way.

The Find-a-Dentist application is an extension of a similar online tool available to Assurant Employee Benefits customers. As programmers began to develop smartphone applications outside of work, Todd Rever, vice president, professional services, saw the opportunity to leverage emerging technology on the job to benefit consumers. A team was put together to think through the best use of smartphone technology, and the new application was born.

"We always look for ways to keep our products and communications relevant to our customers and sales force, and the way they use technology is always changing," says Rever. "It's very gratifying to be able to provide an industry-first tool that will help Assurant Employee Benefits connect in a new and meaningful way."

The new application also provides updates on company news and Twitter feeds.  Additional tools and enhancements will continue to be rolled out under Assurant Benefit Tools. The application is a free download available to all smartphone users.

Follow Assurant Employee Benefits news on Twitter @aebnews and by subscribing to our RSS feed in our media room at http://www.assurantemployeebenefits.com.

About Assurant Employee Benefits

Assurant Employee Benefits specializes in quality employee benefits and services, including long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits such as cancer, critical illness and accident, dental coverage, and disability reinsurance management services. Assurant Employee Benefits is the brand name for insurance products underwritten by Union Security Insurance Company and for prepaid dental products provided by an affiliated prepaid dental company.  In New York, insurance products are underwritten and prepaid products are provided by Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York, which is licensed in New York and has its principal place of business in Syracuse, New York.  Plans contain limitations, exclusions and restrictions. http://www.assurantemployeebenefits.com

Assurant Employee Benefits is a part of Assurant, a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and select worldwide markets. Its four key businesses -- Assurant Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property, Assurant Health, and Assurant Employee Benefits -- partner with clients who are leaders in their industries and have built leadership positions in a number of specialty insurance market segments worldwide.

Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ. http://www.assurant.com

Source: Assurant Employee Benefits
   

CONTACT:  Megan Hutchison, Public Relations Specialist of Assurant
Employee Benefits, +1-816-556-7815, Cell, +1-816-646-0030,
Megan.hutchison@assurant.com

Web Site:  http://www.assurant.com/
http://www.assurantemployeebenefits.com/

RealNetworks' Updated Helix Media Delivery Platform Streams Any Media Type to Any Player and Device

- Universal platform supports broadest audience reach to any playback environment including Flash, iPhone, iPad, Silverlight - Simplicity, reliability and performance provide best total cost of ownership - Comprehensive media capabilities for encoding, streaming, authentication, client control, content management and playback

SEATTLE, April 14 -- RealNetworks®, Inc. (RNWK), the digital entertainment services company, today released a new version of its Helix(TM) Media Delivery Platform with advancements that enable organizations to stream live and on-demand content in any format to any device.

Real's Helix Platform provides the tools to create, deliver, monitor, monetize, organize and play digital media.  The latest update includes support for Flash, MP4/H.264, Silverlight, Windows Media and QuickTime on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry and Symbian devices, creating a truly universal platform.

"Real's Helix Platform sets the industry standard, providing consumers with the highest quality digital media experience," said Kari Kailamaki, vice president for Helix, RealNetworks.  "Our latest update makes Helix Platform the most reliable, universal and cost-effective solution for any media and any playback environment across all devices, including PCs, mobile phones and internet-connected TVs."

  The Helix Platform's advancements include:
  --  Simultaneous content delivery from a single media source for iPhone,
      iPad, Flash Player, Silverlight, H.264 and RealVideo--simplifying
      video distribution for content owners
  --  A comprehensive set of tools that helps content owners monetize and
      control access to content, including enhanced client control, external
      authorization and streaming session logging, and management
  --  The ability to upload, tag, search and discover digital media quickly,
      particularly relevant in the education market
  --  Encoding into standard MP4/H.264 for maximum audience reach without
      requiring separate encoders to reach devices like the iPhone and iPad
  --  Support for rapidly building and deploying a compelling, customized
      mobile video viewing experience on mobile handsets supporting over 900
      devices including iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Nokia with the new
      Helix Rich Media Client.

RealNetworks' Helix family of products is the market-leading software for encoding, delivery, management and playback of digital audio and video over mobile and broadband networks.  With a reputation for reliability and world-class customer support, Helix is the choice of more than 100 mobile operators, many Global 1000 enterprises and the top universities.  More information about Helix Products may be found at http://www.realnetworks.com/helixplatform.aspx.

  RNWK-G

  ABOUT REALNETWORKS

RealNetworks, Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, handheld device, home entertainment system or mobile phone.  Real® created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer®, the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; GameHouse®, one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world.  RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/about-us.

RealNetworks, RealPlayer, GameHouse and the Real logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries.  All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Source: RealNetworks, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Sally Julien, +1-206-399-1419, sally@sallyjulien.com, for
RealNetworks, Inc.

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

Berkeley Varitronics Systems Bloodhound Cell Phone Detector 'Sniffs Out' Contraband Cell Phones in Maryland Prison

Five smuggled cell phones discovered during a two-hour sweep of Maryland's Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services facility

METUCHEN, N.J., and LONDON, April 14 -- Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. (BVS), a leading provider of advanced wireless solutions and products to the domestic and international wireless telecommunications industry, recently showcased the Bloodhound Cell Detector at the GovSec Show in Washington, DC March 23rd.

A live Bloodhound demonstration at the show was made to Mr. Jay Miller, DOC IT Manager for Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.  A field trial was scheduled that same evening to fully test a Bloodhound in a Maryland correctional facility.  A team of correctional officers was assembled to execute a cell phone detection operation during the evening hours of Tuesday, March 23, 2010 accompanied Mr. Miller.

Of the five confiscated cell phones, two were on active voice calls, one was being used for text messaging, and two were hidden on standby mode. One of the hidden phones was in a hollowed out brick covered by a capstone in a low wall that separates bunk areas in a dormitory. The second was inside an electrical box that had been covered with a solid utility plate that was held in place with security screws.

"It took only two hours to find five cell phones that were either in use at the time or hidden in the jail cells on standby mode ready to take calls," said Jay Miller.

"Based on these results we plan to place additional orders for the Bloodhound cell phone detector," added the Assistant Commissioner of the Maryland Division of Corrections, Mr. Gary Hornbaker.

As a wireless, handheld device, the Bloodhound is a safe, legal (Bloodhound does not use jamming which is a violation of FCC rules), quick and cost-effective way to monitor and pinpoint unauthorized cell phones within correctional facilities 24 hours a day. The complete Bloodhound unit costs $1,800, which is much less than other solutions that may require an entire network infrastructure to be installed. The device can also be utilized by any government agency or organization that wants to enforce a 'no wireless policy'. This can also include schools, hospitals, airliners, etc.

BVS will be showcasing the Bloodhound Cell Phone Detector (link to high res image and demo video) at the Counter Terrorism Expo 2010 April 14-15th at stand K20 in the United Kingdom.

About Berkeley Varitronics Systems

Berkeley Varitronics Systems, located in Metuchen, New Jersey, has been providing advanced wireless solutions and products to the domestic and international wireless telecommunications industry for over 35 years. Since 1995, BVS has introduced over 50 unique wireless test devices for a variety of applications including the popular Cellular, iDEN, PCS, CDMA, RFID, LTE, Mobile WiMAX, FIXED WiMAX, 802.11b/a/n/g & Bluetooth specifications.

For more information about BVS, visit http://www.bvsystems.com.

The Berkeley Varitronics Systems logo, names and logos and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. All other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Berkeley Varitronics Systems Contact: Scott Schober, President
and CEO, +1-732-548-3737, snschober@bvsystems.com; or Berkeley Varitronics
Systems Media Contact: Tom Price, The Bernard Group, +1-512-617-6354, or Cell,
+1-512-415-7744, tprice@bernardgroup.com

Web Site:  http://www.busystems.com/

Jive Announces the Next Generation of Jive Market Engagement

Only Jive Delivers Enterprise-Scale Social Media Monitoring, Engagement and now Ideation

PORTLAND, Ore., April 14 --   Company News
  --  Jive, the Social Business Software leader, today announced the next
      generation of the Jive Market Engagement solution.
  --  Jive Market Engagement now includes:
      --  Complete integration of Filtrbox technology, the powerful social
          media monitoring software Jive acquired earlier this year.
          Reflecting both companies' flexible architectures, the integration
          was completed in less than 90 days.
      --  Tight integration with the recently introduced Jive Ideation
          module, enabling companies to tap the power of crowd-sourcing and
          social networks to identify and nurture the best ideas.

  Market Perspective
  --  Today most enterprises have only focused on the role the social web
      plays in brand disruptions. Even the most sophisticated use cases -
      where companies have used the social web to promote products and build
      the brand - fall short of truly engaging and driving the power of
      real-time conversations.
  --  Because of their complexity and cost, social media monitoring software
      has been confined to a handful of power-users within an organization -
      the social media "gurus."  The rest of the organization is dependent
      upon these individuals to filter, interpret and draw attention to key
      trends and conversations.
  --  Given the increasingly strategic role the social web is playing in
      product development, customer service and support, a broader set of
      users want and need easy, cost-effective access to social intelligence
      in a way that feels as familiar and easy as Googling.

  Product Detail
  --  With Jive Market Engagement, companies can now harness the power of
      the social web to change the way they develop products, go to market,
      and engage with customers, prospects and brand influencers.
  --  In addition, a broader set of users are now able to tap the power of
      the social web, having instant and easy access to real time market
      research, sentiment and idea generation. Now, brand owners, knowledge
      workers and company spokespeople can identify key content and engage
      with the social web - instead of relying on one or two social media
      experts - quickly and easily.
  --  Jive Market Engagement helps organizations proactively monitor brand
      or product issues and competitive threats; enables quick collaboration
      on appropriate responses or interventions; and elevates and broadens
      the social conversations with a company. The solution provides
      organizations a foundation for building a comprehensive social media
      strategy:
      --  Marketing teams use an integrated social media monitoring platform
          to listen across the social web for real-time dialogue about and
          around a brand. The monitoring platform locates these discussions
          on blog posts, videos and photos, forums, mainstream online news,
          and micromedia like FriendFeed and Twitter.
      --  Using these findings, the right people can come together instantly
          in a secure area, what Jive calls a "Market Space," to take action
          in that moment of pain or opportunity. In addition to the
          observations from the monitoring platform, users can bring in
          observations from individual tweets, blogs, or other media into
          the Market Space.  This "war room" environment allows for rapid
          decision-making from the right people within the organization.
      --  These observations are then consolidated into market summary
          reports, what Jive calls "Viewpoints."  Viewpoints can be shared
          broadly within an organization to foster collaboration and to
          develop and implement appropriate responses.  Jive Market
          Engagement also provides the ability to analyze the effectiveness
          of those responses.

  Supporting Quote
  --  "With Jive Market Engagement, business can finally put an end to the
      unmanageable patchwork of alerts, people and email used to monitor the
      social web," said Ben Kiker, Chief Marketing Officer for Jive.  "Now,
      people throughout an organization can listen, measure, engage and
      share insights using a solution that's as familiar and easy to use as
      Google or Facebook."

  Product Availability
  --  Jive Market Engagement is available now for existing and new Jive
      customers.
  --  Jive Ideation is available now for existing and new Jive customers.

  Additional Resources
  --  Jive's Ari Newman blogs on "The Top Five Things To Remember When
      Evaluating Social Media Monitoring Platforms"
  --  Jive's Adam Mertz blogs on "Five Ways to Leverage the Real-Time Web
      for Monumental Competitive Advantage"
  --  Jive Market Engagement Product Information

  About Jive Software

Jive is the largest and fastest growing Social Business Software (SBS) company in the world. SBS creates a material competitive advantage by combining the power of social networking, collaboration software, and community software. For more information, visit http://www.jivesoftware.com.

Source: Jive Software
   

CONTACT:  Maria Krinsky of Reidy Communications,
maria@reidycommunications.com, for Jive

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

D2S and JEOL Partner to Reduce Write Times for Advanced Photomask Production

D2S to Provide Design for E-beam (DFEB) Mask Technology for JEOL's JBX-3200MV System

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 13 -- D2S(TM), an emerging design and software company, today announced a partnership with fellow eBeam Initiative member JEOL Ltd. to provide a new mask data preparation (MDP) infrastructure that is optimized for JEOL's new JBX-3200MV mask writing system.  JEOL, a world leader in electron optical equipment and instrumentation, will use D2S' patent-pending, model-based MDP technology for both variable-shaped beam (VSB) lithography and the newly-announced circular aperture option for its JBX-3200MV tool.  Together, JEOL's system hardware and D2S DFEB mask technology will enable the use of circular main features and curvilinear assist features on advanced photomasks--essentially extending the use of optical lithography for 22-nanometer-and-below integrated circuit (IC) processing.

As the semiconductor industry migrates to the 22-nm node, the depth of focus of the contacts and vias become a large issue.  Curvilinear assist features on photomasks aid in producing higher depth of focus.  In addition, circular main features as the contacts and vias, instead of squares, helps with critical dimension uniformity, another important manufacturability criterion.  Traditionally, higher mask costs resulting from increased shot counts have prevented curvilinear assist features and circular main features.  D2S DFEB mask technology enables the connection between manufacturing and design to provide a solution that leverages the rounding nature of e-beams to significantly reduce shot count and write times for curvilinear assist features.  JEOL's JBX-3200MV writer is equipped with circular apertures to shoot circular e-beam shots of various sizes efficiently.  Together, photomasks with circular main features and curvilinear assist features can be shot efficiently.  This allows masks of reasonable cost and yield to produce the best yielding wafers for the 22-nm logic node.

General Manager of Advanced Technology Department at HOYA Corporation, H. Kinoshita, noted, "We have been using JEOL's new JBX-3200MV system at our facility and have experienced positive results.  We feel this system can help remove the e-beam roadblock for 22-nanometer-and-below nodes.  As a result, our partnership with JEOL provides us with a cost-effective solution that enables our product roadmap for advanced photomask production."

General Manager of Semiconductor Equipment Business Operations at JEOL, W. Wakamiya, explained, "Our new JBX-3200MV system is an example where together with D2S' model-based MDP technology, we were able to produce a mask writer that is particularly suitable for the 22-nm node where circular main features and curvilinear assist features will become increasingly desirable.  We value our partnership with D2S as we continue to develop cost-effective solutions for the production of advanced optical photomasks."

"This announcement is an example of how a fruitful partnership between design and manufacturing can advance the state of the art for mask-writing technology," stated Aki Fujimura, president and CEO of D2S.  "To break down the barrier to using circles, it required both manufacturing and design working together.  We look forward to working with JEOL and all of our global partners to provide innovations that bridge the gap between design and manufacturing with e-beam technologies to enable cost-effective optical lithography at future nodes."

At Photomask Japan 2010, eBeam Initiative members JEOL and D2S will present a paper titled "Best Depth of Focus on 22-nm Logic Wafers with Less Shot Count" on April 15, during the Mask-related Lithography session from 10:30-10:50 a.m.  In addition, Initiative members JEOL, Petersen Advanced Lithography and D2S will present a paper titled "Writing 'Wavy' Metal 1 Shapes on 22-nm Logic Wafers with Less Shot Count" on April 15, during the EDA, DFM and MDP session from 11:10-11:30 a.m.  Photomask Japan 2010 will be held April 13-15 at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan.

Both papers represent the first published examples of DFEB mask technology being successfully deployed on advanced photomasks in fewer shot counts and less write-time than traditional e-beam writing techniques.  This demonstrates the ability of DFEB mask technology to help extend optical lithography to the 22-nm logic node in a practical manner.

About JEOL Ltd.

JEOL is a world leader in electron optical equipment and instrumentation for high-end scientific and industrial research and development.  Core product groups include electron microscopes (SEMs and TEMs), instruments for the semiconductor industry (electron beam lithography and a series of defect review and inspection tools), and analytical instruments including mass spectrometers, NMRs and ESRs.  For more information about JEOL Ltd. or any JEOL products, visit http://www.jeol.com.

About D2S, Inc.

D2S is an emerging company providing semiconductor IP and software to maximize existing e-beam technology to reduce mask costs for both low-and high-volume applications.  D2S advanced design-for-e-beam (DFEB) mask solution reduces mask write times for high-volume designs with complex and circular features using existing e-beam mask writing equipment.   D2S DFEB direct write solution virtually eliminates the costs of masks for low-volume applications and can speed time-to-market by shortening the design-to-lithography process flow.  D2S is the managing sponsor of the eBeam Initiative.  Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company was founded in 2007.  For more information, see: http://www.design2silicon.com.

D2S(TM) is a trademark of D2S, Inc.

Source: D2S
   

CONTACT:  Angie Kellen of MCA, +1-650-968-8900, ext. 120,
akellen@mcapr.com, for D2S

Web Site:  http://www.design2silicon.com/
http://www.jeol.com/

Echofon is the Latest Twitter Application Developer to Join the 140 Proof Advertising Network

Twitter In-Stream Advertising, Powered by 140 Proof, is Live Today on Echofon for Mac

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13 -- Echofon released version 1.0 of their Twitter app for the Mac today, which can be purchased for $20 or is available for free with ads by 140 Proof.  The app has a simple, clean user interface which allows users to easily attach photos to your tweets with drag and drop. Users can also attach screen captures, the song they are listening to, or the web page they are currently viewing to a tweet.

140 Proof's personalized ad solution allows advertisers to reach Echofon's loyal user base, with relevant, unobtrusive ads that resonate with users.  Users can interact with ads, just as they do with normal tweets: they can be replied to, retweeted, or favorited.

"We pride ourselves on a clean Twitter experience, and integrating 140 Proof ads allows us to monetize without impacting the great user experience we've worked hard to create," said Kazuho Okui of naan studio, creator of Echofon.

"We're excited that Twitter has followed a similar strategy for monetizing the 25% of users who use twitter.com.  140 Proof is thrilled to be partnering with great application developers like Echofon and monetizing the vast Twitter ecosystem today." said CEO Jon Elvekrog. "We are excited to be working with Echofon, the best Mac app for Twitter."

Check out the Echofon blog post here. http://blog.echofon.com/2010/04/echofon-for-mac-official-release.html

For more information on 140 Proof, please visit http://140proof.com/. For additional information on Echofon, visit http://echofon.com/

About Echofon/naan studio:

Echofon is a suite of Twitter apps available for iPhone, Mac and as a Firefox extension. Echofon is created by naan studio, a software company based in Mountain View, California whose social networking apps have been downloaded more than 6.5 million times.

About 140 Proof:

140 Proof is the first scalable ad solution built exclusively for Twitter. 140 Proof matches ads to people by what they care about, using public Twitter data. 140 Proof's patent-pending algorithm reaches the right audience across mobile devices, desktop clients, and the web: wherever tweets are served. 140 Proof is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and backed by a $2 million investment from Blue Run Ventures and Founders Fund raised in the summer of 2009.  For more information visit http://www.140proof.com.

Contact: press@140proof.com or 415-259-4125

Source: 140 Proof
   

CONTACT:  140 Proof, +1-415-259-4125, press@140proof.com

Web Site:  http://140proof.com/
http://echofon.com/

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Akamai Technologies, Inc./

In the news release, Akamai HD Network Ecosystem Eases Complexity of Delivering High Quality Online Video, issued 12-Apr-2010 by Akamai Technologies, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that "Inlet Technologies" has been added to the third paragraph. The complete, corrected release follows:

Akamai HD Network Ecosystem Eases Complexity of Delivering High Quality Online Video

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 12 -- NAB CONFERENCE --Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM), the leader in powering video, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, today announced that since the Akamai HD Network launch in September 2009, leading companies in the digital media ecosystem have successfully tested, integrated and supported the Akamai HD Network.  The Akamai HD Network leverages VAR, solution and technology companies to provide an end-to-end solution, including signal acquisition, encoding, content management, mobile support, video delivery, pre-built and custom video players, and analytics.

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"Akamai recognizes the importance of the ecosystem and is committed to providing our customers with a complete solution in the Akamai HD Network," said Suzanne Johnson, Director of Industry Marketing at Akamai.  "With these relationships in place, the complexity of bringing live and on-demand events and high definition content online is minimized for our customers and the time to market reduced."

Inlet Technologies, AEG, ClipSync, IBM, iStreamPlanet, mDialog, Ooyala and Origin Digital have each been involved in supporting large scale events on the Akamai HD Network events to date including NBC's coverage of the Vancouver Olympics, MTV Network's Hope for Haiti Now concert, IFC.com's live coverage of the South by Southwest Festival, CBS Sportsline's March Madness On Demand, and NFL Thursday Night Football.  Akamai is also working closely with All Digital, Azuki Systems, Digital Rapids, Kaltura, Kit Digital, Kulabyte, The Platform and VMIX to support future events and content delivered across the Akamai HD Network.

Akamai's HD Network was developed with the goal of delivering the highest quality experience at broadcast audience scale(1) across the industry's most popular devices, platforms and runtimes, and enabling large-scale broadcasters and film distributors to increase audience engagement and expand revenues through higher quality video playback and interactivity.  Akamai's HD Network was further designed to allow content owners and publishers to deliver live and on-demand content while leveraging an infrastructure of tens of thousands of HTTP servers deployed globally in ISP servers.

For more information on Akamai's HD Network, please visit http://www.akamai.com/hdnetwork

The Akamai Difference

Akamai® provides market-leading managed services for powering video, dynamic transactions, and enterprise applications online.  Having pioneered the content delivery market one decade ago, Akamai's services have been adopted by the world's most recognized brands across diverse industries.  The alternative to centralized Web infrastructure, Akamai's global network of tens of thousands of distributed servers provides the scale, reliability, insight and performance for businesses to succeed online.  Akamai has transformed the Internet into a more viable place to inform, entertain, interact, and collaborate.  To experience The Akamai Difference, visit http://www.akamai.com.

  (1)Defined as the average Nielsen audience

  Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act

This press release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the effects of any attempts to intentionally disrupt our services or network by hackers or others, changes in our customers' or partners' or  Akamai's technologies such that they are no longer inter-operable, lack of market acceptance of the services and technology we offer, failure of our services to operate as expected, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.

  Contacts:
  Jennifer Donovan                        Noelle Faris
  Media Relations                         Investor Relations
  650-627-5395                            617-444-4676
  jdonovan@akamai.comnfaris@akamai.com

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer Donovan, Media Relations, +1-650-627-5395,
jdonovan@akamai.com; or Noelle Faris, Investor Relations, +1-617-444-4676,
nfaris@akamai.com

Web Site:  http://www.akamai.com/

Winkball: A Way to Join the Government of Britain

LONDON, April 14, 2010--     The Conservative Party has launched its general election
manifesto "An invitation to join the Government of Britain". It sets out the
party's plans to revive Britain's economy, mend its frayed social fabric and
restore faith in the political system.

    At the heart of the manifesto is the principle that government
isn't just a job for elected politicians, but for the entire country. David
Cameron said his vision would bring a "new kind of government" with less
state and more "people power". It is this people power that is being
embraced by video technology company Winkball, a British video messaging and
broadcasting service that gives Britain's Government and citizens the means
to create policies together.

    The Conservative Party wants millions of us " fired up to play
a part in the nation's future". Winkball say they can get the nation talking
politics again .

    A poll published by NESTA* revealed that 40% of us would like
more opportunity to interact online with politicians and Government. This
rises to 60% of the digital generation, those 18-24 year olds preparing to
vote in their first election.

    David Cameron wants us to pull together, work together and be
inspired and mobilized. Voters and politicians alike can air their ideas over
dedicated video channels and join in the debate on policy on Winkball.com
video walls.

    If you want to join the debate:

    http://www.winkball.com

    *NESTA; Online electioneering fails as voters demand more interaction

    http://www.nesta.org.uk/news_events/press_releases/assets/features/online_electioneering_fails_as_voters_demand_more_interaction

    About WinkBall.com

    WinkBall.com is a free, web-based, personal video
communication service, which allows anyone to record, send and share videos
with friends and family - privately. Users can also create and post content
to video blogs and walls for private and public viewing. Video messages
delivered by WinkBall.com can be accessed anywhere, anytime through a web
browser.

    WinkBall.com is also used by brands and organisations to share
video content, which users can actively choose to watch and share. All
messages sent through WinkBall.com are supported by targeted five-second
advertisements, which are played at the end of video messages.

    WinkBall.com is safe, simple and fun and makes video the best
way to communicate well online.

    Established in London in 2005 by Dr. James Ohene-Djan and
Duncan Barclay, the WinkBall Project team has evolved to become a leading
player in driving the future development of online communication.

    Winkball.com is a London based company established in 2005.
Founder Dr James Ohene-Djan is also a lecturer at Goldsmiths University and
the technology is the latest social networking phenomenon to come out of a
university campus.

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

Source: WinkBall.com

Contact: Winkball - Jennifer +44(0)20-8962-3030

Digital Signage Association, Self-Service & Kiosk Association Merge to form Digital Screenmedia Association

LAS VEGAS, April 13 -- The Digital Signage Association and the Self-Service & Kiosk Association have announced plans to merge and form a new organization called the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA).

The Advisory Board of the Digital Signage Association agreed to the merger on April 6. The Self-Service & Kiosk Association Advisory Board voted in favor of merger during its meeting this morning, held in conjunction with KioskCom and The Digital Signage Show.

The Digital Signage Association, which in March announced its decision to incorporate as an independent 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, and the Self-Service & Kiosk Association had formed a merger discussion task force comprising members from both groups to deal with the many details involved before making the recommendation to its respective advisory boards.

With the approvals of both Advisory Boards, the new organization was filed with the state of Illinois as a non-profit trade association called Digital Screenmedia Association.

In addition to addressing the needs of the digital signage and self-service industries, the new association will look for ways to serve users, deployers, vendors, integrators, agencies and network operators in all areas of digital technology applied to audience engagement, including  mobile services.

"Companies within the industry and end-users have continuously said that digital signage, while regarded as a powerful communications technology, is one component of an overall out-of-home digital media strategy," said Stuart Armstrong, president of EnQii North America and president of the Digital Signage Association. "As the leading industry association, it is our responsibility to pave the road ahead to enhance the success of our member companies and help educate and articulate an integrated value proposition. Replacing signage with 'screenmedia' to form Digital Sceenmedia Association is a major step in that direction. Couple that with bringing the strength of the SSKA under the same association and you have a tremendously powerful voice of 600-plus member companies to drive industry education, advocacy and networking."

Armstrong will serve as president of the Digital Screenmedia Association. Janet L. Webster, president of Creative Solutions Consulting and president of the Self-Service & Kiosk Association, will serve as an executive vice president in the new association.

"As an industry consultant focused in the area of strategic planning for self-service, I often have customers ask about solutions, not technology," said Webster. "My clients are focused on the customer experience and business outcomes. And, so, with a focus on an integrated view of digital screen media solutions, the new DSA will give members easy and comprehensive access to a broad spectrum of industry professionals, users/deployers, as well as an extensive range of self-service solutions providers."

"What's interesting is that board members from the two associations, independent of each another, made the suggestion that we consider a merger," said David Drain, who serves as executive director for both associations. "Once we brought members from each association together on a task force, things moved really quickly with general agreement after the first meeting that it made a lot of sense to merge the two groups to better serve the marketplace and speak with a stronger voice."

"Since I thrive on innovation, I was excited to hear about the launch the new Digital Screenmedia Association," commented Alex Richardson, managing director of Selling Machine Partners. "In my cross-channel practice for worldwide retailers, I recommend, purchase and install hundreds of digital screens, kiosks and mobility solutions for their stores and wholesale partners. The merger of the DSA and SSKA simplifies my life by offering an easier way for me to find relevant best practices and a single source of suppliers for my global projects."

Brian Ardinger, SVP and chief marketing officer for Nanonation, said: "We are excited to be an active participant in the new Digital Screenmedia Association. The convergence of technologies from digital signage to kiosks to mobile are driving today's customer experiences. It's important to have an industry association that's dedicated to addressing these multifaceted needs and one that can bring together the leadership, tools, training, and insights required to help businesses thrive in a challenging and ever-changing marketing landscape."

"The creation of the Digital Screenmedia Association makes a lot of sense to our company," said Scott Falso, director of OEM marketing for Seneca Data. "We see many similarities in the technologies utilized in what I now refer to as 'screen media' markets. Rich-media content, dynamic messaging and interactivity, including mobile applications, are extremely influential methods to engage customers. The Digital Screenmedia Association umbrella allows experts in each of these areas to come together."

"The merger of the Self-Service & Kiosk Association and the Digital Signage Association is the right move at the right time," said Cortlandt Johnson, kiosk services sales leader of IBM Global Services. "Users are now looking for solutions that address digital signage, interactive kiosks and mobile devices and need an integrated digital screen media strategy. The new Digital Screenmedia Association will be a larger, more influential association that will be a stronger force in driving market growth for everyone involved."

NetWorld Alliance, publisher of this website, founded the organizations and has managed them until now.

Dick Good, CEO of NetWorld, said, "We are very proud of the growth of the associations, and have been thrilled to play a part in their maturation. We look forward to supporting their continued success in whatever way we can."

The group plans to complete the merger process by June 1. The Web address is http://www.digitalscreenmedia.org.

  Contact:   David Drain
                  davidd@digitalsignageassociation.org
                  (817) 914-6728

Source: Digital Signage Association; Self-Service & Kiosk Association
   

CONTACT:  David Drain, +1-817-914-6728,
davidd@digitalsignageassociation.org

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

New IBM POWER7 Blades, Systems Software, Services Cut IT Costs, Pave Way for New Workloads for Customers

POWER7 Systems Set Benchmark Records; Cut Software Licensing by up to 80%

ARMONK, N.Y., April 13 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today added new servers, services and software to its lineup of 2010 systems designed to put a lid on the rising costs and complexities of operating modern data centers. The new offerings help clients reap the benefits of IBM's three-year, $3 billion investment in POWER7(TM) systems that are ready for new workloads, such as the growing use of powerful, real-time business analytics.

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They include blade servers built on IBM's POWER7 workload-optimized systems' design, new systems software that can reduce the deployment of workloads from weeks to minutes, and new services to remotely implement the systems, reducing costs by up to 25%.

IBM also announced its POWER7 technology achieved record performance for a range of workloads.

New POWER7 Blades, Systems Software, Services: Improved Performance, Reduced Data Center Costs

With four, eight or 16 cores per blade, the new POWER7 servers offer clients the same 64-bit POWER® technology at work in some of the world's most critical data centers in government, research, finance and high-tech industries, among others.

Built on the proven foundation of the IBM BladeCenter® family of products and designed for mid-size businesses needing enhanced performance to manage growth and reduce complexity, the all new PS700, PS701 and PS702 Express are the premier blades for workloads ranging from web-tier and SAP application servers to distributed databases in blade-based data centers. POWER7's innovative technologies automatically optimize the blades' performance and energy efficiency, allowing the new BladeCenter PS702 Express to deliver 225% better performance per blade than the Oracle Sun Blade T6340, and 188% greater performance per blade than the HP Integrity BL860c Blade. (1)

For more information go to: http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/

New IBM Systems Director Software helps adjust computing resources in virtualized data center environments to focus on priority workloads. With IBM Systems Director 6.2 and IBM Systems Director VMControl, multiple virtualized and physical systems can be managed from a single interface, new workloads can be deployed in minutes instead of weeks, and server administration costs can be reduced up to 34%.  IBM Active Energy Manager 4.3 monitors and manages energy use and can reduce systems energy costs by nearly 30% on Power servers. (2)

For more information on new IBM Systems Director, VMControl and Active Energy Manager offerings go to: http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/software/index.html

IBM Global Technology Services' new, remotely delivered implementation and migration services provide a lower-cost method (shaves up to 25% from installation costs) to install and implement IBM systems. Remote delivery allows IBM to staff engagements more quickly and gives clients a faster return on their investment. Initially available in the U.S. and Canada with plans to expand to the rest of the world later in the year, these remotely delivered, lower priced services help clients optimize system performance and reduce time to value.

For more information, go to: http://www.ibm.com/services/implementation

IBM also announced today a new exchange program to allow clients to upgrade to POWER7 technology immediately. IBM's lending and leasing unit, IBM Global Financing, is offering well-qualified clients to move up to POWER7 systems at monthly costs close to, or lower than what they are paying for a current POWER6(TM) lease.  The program also provides for side-by-side migration of up to 60 days with little to no downtime as the upgrade occurs.

For more information go to: http://www-03.ibm.com/financing/us/lifecycle/acquire/powerx.html

Eight-Core POWER7 System Boosts Transaction-Processing Performance to Slash Licensing Costs More Than 80%

Using a sliver of its total, 64-core processing power, IBM's Power® 780 system today became the first server to deliver more than 1.2 million transactions-per-minute on only eight cores according to Transaction Processing Performance Council results. With price/performance of less than 70 cents per transaction per minute, the Power 780's 1.2 million transactions-per-minute sets a new record in performance-per-core - 4.6 times better than an HP Superdome and 7.5 times better than a Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 cluster running Oracle RAC. (3)

For businesses that run SAP, the Power 780 handled 37,000 users on 64 cores - 16% more users than a 256-core Sun Enterprise M9000 and 130% more users than a 64-core Fujitsu system running Intel Xeon® X7560 chips. (4)

Record-Setting Performance for Web and Analytics Workloads

The Power 780 also demonstrated the ability to deliver leadership, workload-optimized performance by setting new records across the three major industry-standard processor benchmarks for Java, integer and high-performance-computing workloads, achieving between 1.8 and three-times the performance of all other competitive published eight-socket results. (5)

IBM Power Systems' built-in virtualization provides the ability to scale virtual machines to the full capacity of the system - up to eight-times more than VMware.  IBM testing indicates clients deploying virtualization may see up to 65% more performance-per-virtual machine on a Power 750 Express running PowerVM(TM) than a similarly configured HP DL380 G6 running VMware. (6)

Today's benchmark results continue to demonstrate that IBM Power Systems are able to deliver more compute power with fewer cores and less energy consumption than Sun/Oracle and HP/Itanium® based servers. This performance leadership across all major workloads, combined with Power systems' built-in virtualization technology means clients can achieve dramatic cost savings and energy efficiency in their data centers. For instance, by using 87% fewer  cores than a Sun SPARC Enterprise Cluster to deliver more than one million transactions per minute, the Power 780 allows clients to slash database licensing and maintenance costs by up to 80%. (7)

New Operating Environments, Developer Tools

New AIX® 6 Express Edition offers clients a new, lower-priced edition of AIX designed for SMB environments or smaller workloads consolidated on midrange or high-end Power Systems. Supporting up to four cores per image and 8GB per core, AIX 6 Express provides the reliability and flexibility of AIX at lower cost. AIX Express joins the existing AIX Standard and Enterprise Editions to fill out the new family of AIX 6 offerings.

The new IBM i 7.1 integrated operating environment is designed to take advantage of workload optimization features of POWER7, including automatic exploitation of Solid State Drives for optimum performance.  Enhanced support for XML in DB2®, the integrated database for IBM i, helps companies exchange information between customers and suppliers, a new virtualization feature for PowerVM enables simpler testing of new releases before a software upgrade, and asynchronous geographic mirroring with PowerHA(TM) SystemMirror provides support for multi-site clustering over longer distances.

For more information go to: http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/software/i/advantages/v7r1/index.html

IBM Rational Developer for Power V7.6 gives users of Power Systems on AIX a modern, Eclipse-based development environment that supports C/C++ and COBOL development, and is also tightly integrated with Rational Team Concert for Power Systems for improved application lifecycle management. IBM is also introducing Rational compilers for C/C++ and Fortran, both optimized for POWER7. This new environment can provide up to 30% improvement in workload productivity. (8)

For more information go to http://www-01.ibm.com/software/rational/announce/power/

For more information on new products announced today and to register for a special IBM webcast visit ibm.com/systems

  Contact(s) information
  Rick Bause
  IBM Media Relations
  845-892-5463
  rbause@us.ibm.com

  Mike Corrado
  IBM Media Relations
  914-766-4635
  mcorrado@us.ibm.com

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(1) SPEC® and the benchmark names SPECrate®, SPECint®, and SPECjbb® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. For the latest SPEC benchmark results, visit http://www.spec.org/. All results are the best result posted at http://www.spec.org as of April 5, 2010 for the system indicated except for the IBM BladeCenter result which was submitted to SPEC as of April 13, 2010.

SPECint_rate 2006 results: IBM BladeCenter PS702 with 16 cores, two processor chips, and four threads per core had a peak result of 520. HP Integrity BL860c i2 with 8 cores, 2 processor chips and two threads per core had a peak result of 134.  Sun Blade T6340 with 16 cores, two processor chips and eight threads per core had a peak result of 160.

SPECjbb2005 results: : IBM BladeCenter PS702 with 16 cores, two processor chips, and four threads per core running with 16 JVM instances had a result of 1,119,946 bops and 69,997 bops per JVM. Sun Blade T6340 with 16 cores, two processor chips and eight threads per core running with 16 JVM instances had a result of 388,456 bops and 24,279 bops per JVM.

(2) Source: ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/common/ssi/sa/wh/n/xbw03007usen/XBW03007USEN.PDF

  page 3 of VALUE PROPOSITION FOR IBM SYSTEMS DIRECTOR
  Challenges of Operational Management for Enterprise Server Installations
  International Technology Group

(3) Transaction performance based on tpmC results as on 4/9/2010.  Source: Transaction Processing Performance Council, http://www.tpc.org as of 4/9/10. IBM result submitted on 4/13/10. IBM Power 780 with 2 processor chips, 8 cores, 16 threads achieved 1,200,011 tpmC @ $.69 $/tpmC. Database was DB2 9.1 on AIX 6.1.  System availability is 10/13/2010.  tpmC per core is 150,001.  HP Integrity Superdome with 64 processor chips, 128 cores, 256 threads achieved 4,092,799 tpmC @ $2.93 $/tpmC. Database was Oracle 10g on HP-UX 11i v3.  System availability was 8/6/2007.  tpmC per core is 31,975.  Sun/Oracle T5440 cluster with 48 processor chips, 384 cores, 3,072 threads achieved 7,646,486 tpmC @ $2.36 $/tpmC. Database was Oracle 11g EE RAC on Solaris 10.  System availability was 3/19/2010.  tpmC per core is 19,913.  IBM x3850 M2 with 4 processor chips, 16 cores, 16 threads achieved 516,752 tpmC @ $2.59 $/tpmC. Database was DB2 9.5 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.  System availability was 3/14/2008.  tpmC per core is 32,297.

(4) The  IBM Power 780 achieved the highest result ever published on the two-tier SAP® Sales and Distribution (SD) standard application benchmark running SAP enhancement package 4 for the SAP ERP application Release 6.0 (Unicode) with a result of 37,000 SAP SD benchmark users. The 64-core Power 780 handled 16 percent more users  than a 256-core Sun Enterprise M9000 (Oracle's biggest system) and 130 percent more users than a 64-core Fujitsu 1800E system running Intel's Xeon X7560 chip. IBM Power System 780, 8p / 64-c / 256-t, POWER7, 3.8 GHz, 1024 GB memory,  37,000 SD users, dialog resp.: 0.98s, line items/hour: 4,043,670, Dialog steps/hour: 12,131,000, SAPS: 202,180, DB time (dialog/ update):0.013s / 0.031s, CPU utilization: 99%, OS: AIX 6.1, DB2 9.7, cert# 2010013;  SUN M9000, 64p / 256-c / 512-t, 1156 GB memory, 32,000 SD users, SPARC64 VII, 2.88 GHz, Solaris 10, Oracle 10g , cert# 2009046; Fujitsu 1800E, 8p / 64-c / 128-t, 512 GB memory, 16,000 SD users, Intel Xeon X7560, 2.26 GHz, Windows Server 2008 R2 DE, SQL Server 2008, cert#: 2010010.   All results are 2-tier, SAP EHP 4 for SAP ERP 6.0 (Unicode) and valid as of 4/1/2010.

All SAP Sales and Distribution 2-tier benchmark results can be found at http://www.sap.com/solutions/benchmark/sd2tier.epx

(5) Best in class 8-socket results: IBM Power 780 64-core (3.86 GHz, 8 chips, 8 cores/chip,4 threads/core) SPECint_rate2006 result of 2,526; IBM Power 780 64-core (3.86 GHz, 8 chips, 8 cores/chip,4 threads/core) SPECfp2006 result of 2,240; IBM Power 780 64-core (8 chips, 128 threads) 3.86 GHz IBM Power 780 System running AIX V6.1 with a SPECjbb2005 result of 5,210,501 bops (81,414 bops/JVM).

Competitive 8-socket results: SPECint_rate2006: Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST 1800E 64-core (Intel Xeon X7560, 8 chips, 8 cores/chip, 2 threads/core) SPECint_rate2006 result of 1339; SPECfp_rate 2006: SGI Altix ICE 8200EX 32-core (Intel Xeon X5570, 2.93 GHz, 8 chips, 4 cores/chip, 2 threads/core) SPECfp_rate2006 result of 742; SPECjbb2005: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP DL785 G6 achieved 1,984,616 bops (248,077 bops/JVM on a 480core system (8 chips, 48 threads).

SPEC and the benchmark names SPECrate, SPECint, and SPECjbb are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Benchmark results stated reflect results published on http://www.spec.org (link resides outside ibm.com) as of April 8, 2010.

(6) "A Comparison of PowerVM and VMware Virtualization Performance", April 2010.  White Paper available through http://www.ibm.com.

(7) Claim based on comparing an 8-core Power 780 system vs. a cluster of two Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 both of which are estimated to deliver over 1 million OLTP transactions per minute. For details on the comparison please go to:

http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/migratetoibm/systems/power/power7_legal_foot notes/index.html

(8) According to IBM Business Partner Oxford International, a leading provider of enterprise modernization solutions, new IBM Rational application development and management software for POWER7 is providing improvements of up to 30 percent in team productivity in all aspects of the development process.

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CONTACT:  Rick Bause, IBM Media Relations, +1-845-892-5463,
rbause@us.ibm.com, or Mike Corrado, IBM Media Relations, +1-914-766-4635,
mcorrado@us.ibm.com

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Aerojet Solid Rocket Motor Propels Successful PAC-3 MSE Flight Test Intercept

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 13 -- Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE:GY) company, announced today that it provided the advanced Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) propulsion that propelled Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control's (LMMFC) successful PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Guided Test Flight - 1B (GTF-1B). This mission was the first successful guided flight test for the MSE interceptor where a target simulating a tactical ballistic missile was intercepted in the MSE extended battlespace.

The PAC-3 MSE spiral development program is being managed by the U.S. Army's Lower Tier Project Office (LTPO) in Huntsville, Ala. The program is significantly expanding the capability of the already battle-proven PAC-3 missile by giving the interceptor more range and maneuverability against faster and more sophisticated ballistic and cruise missiles. The MSE propulsion system is an advanced two-pulse motor that provides energy management as a key element of the expanded interceptor capability and is currently undergoing qualification at the Aerojet Camden, Ark. facility.

Launched from White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico, the PAC-3 MSE GTF-1B flight builds on a series of recent ground tests of MSE SRM performance and a successful CTF-B (Controlled Test Flight - B) flight test conducted in 2008.

Aerojet also provides 180 Attitude Control Motors (ACM's) used on each PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE interceptor for fly-out maneuvering and hit-to-kill agility, and an advanced Lethality Enhancer (LE) for the MSE interceptor. "The advanced high-performance MSE pulse motor represents a significant capability upgrade to the battle-proven PAC-3 system," said Aerojet's Vice President for Tactical Programs, John Myers. "This GTF-1B success further validates the maturity of our pulse motor propulsion technology. Aerojet is pleased to be part of the Army LTPO and Lockheed Martin team in providing this noteworthy enhancement to our warfighters."

Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader principally serving the missile and space propulsion, defense and armaments markets. GenCorp is a leading technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale, and leasing of the company's excess real estate assets. Additional information about Aerojet and GenCorp can be obtained by visiting the companies' Web sites at http://www.aerojet.com/ and http://www.gencorp.com/.

Source: Aerojet
   

CONTACT:  Glenn Mahone, +1-202-302-9941, Glenn.Mahone@Aerojet.com, or
Kristin Conner, +1-916-355-2143, Kristin.Conner@Aerojet.com, both of Aerojet

Web Site:  http://www.aerojet.com/
http://www.gencorp.com/

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Extreme Networks Data Center Architecture Named a Finalist for Best of Interop

Extreme Networks Direct Attach architecture highlights Interop's Virtualization category, the centerpiece of data center and cloud networking innovation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 13 -- Extreme Networks, Inc., (NASDAQ:EXTR) today announced that its soon-to-be-revealed Direct Attach data center network architecture addressing virtualization in the data center has been selected as a Finalist from hundreds of submissions for the Best of Interop awards, occurring at Interop Las Vegas 2010.

Extreme Networks data center architecture takes a progressive approach to migrating customers from physical networks to virtual networks and to the cloud, highlighted by providing insight and control of Virtual Machines (VMs) throughout the network while reducing the expenses and layers of complexity found with today's commonly prescribed data center network designs.

"Our network-centric data center strategy, Direct Attach, provides organizations with an evolutionary data center upgrade path that reduces infrastructure tiers and operational expenses, while delivering high scalability and control of virtualized assets," said Shehzad Merchant, senior director of strategy for Extreme Networks.  "Making its debut at Interop Las Vegas, we are truly excited about demonstrating how Direct Attach moves virtual machine switching back to the network, enabling the application of mature network capabilities at wire speed, as well as providing unprecedented network level visibility into the virtual machine operating environment."

The Best of Interop judging panel selects finalists based on their solution's potential to advance the state of computing, while presenting a clear business case to IT planners.  The virtualization category recognizes, among other technologies, network hardware products for enabling technologies such as storage virtualization, IO acceleration and specialized computer platforms targeted at virtualization applications.

Extreme Networks will showcase its leading data center infrastructure technologies at Interop Booth #2143.  Interop Las Vegas 2010 takes place April 26-29, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet network infrastructure that support data, voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company's network solutions feature high performance, high availability and scalable switching solutions that enable organizations to address real-world communications challenges and opportunities. Operating in more than 50 countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com/

Source: Extreme Networks, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Public Relations, +1-408-579-3483, gcross@extremenetworks.com

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

INPUT Develops New Partner Community to Better Serve Members

Offers Wider Range of Business Services in the Government Market through Alliances

RESTON, Va., April 13 -- INPUT, the authority on government business, today announced its new Partner Community, which offers companies and organizations working in the public sector an opportunity to grow their business, better serve their existing members and channel partners, and present their services to a larger audience through an alliance with one of the leading market intelligence companies in the government industry. INPUT supports its members with online, comprehensive information and tools. More than 2,000 member organizations with over 39,000 public sector professionals use INPUT to help find, strategize, bid and win government business.

"Many of these businesses require additional assistance and support when it comes to software development, CRM integration, proposal writing, grant writing, and more. The Partner Community is the place they can go to get this additional assistance to win large public sector projects," said Marc Palombo, manager, Channel Sales, INPUT. "We are interested in partnering with companies whose services complement our product offerings and provide excellent value to our members."

Companies that partner with INPUT will be given opportunities for increased revenue potential, joint marketing and promotion for events and webinars, listing on the INPUT Web site and additional sales support.

"Microsoft Public Sector uses INPUT today to find insightful and timely research related to government opportunities that are important to us and our partners," said Vince Menzione, Microsoft General Manager, U.S. Public Sector Partner Organization & Strategy. "We are excited about the expanded partnership between INPUT and Microsoft Public Sector that will enable our two organizations to do more in the way of joint marketing to support our partners and help them win more government, education and healthcare business."

For more information: Companies interested in becoming an INPUT Partner should contact Marc Palombo, manager, Channel Sales, INPUT, at (703) 707-3632 or mpalombo@input.com.

About INPUT

INPUT is the authority on government business. Established in 1974, INPUT helps companies develop federal, state, and local government business and helps public sector organizations achieve their objectives. More than 2,000 member organizations, including small specialized companies, new entrants to the public sector, and the largest government contractors and agencies, rely on INPUT for the latest and most comprehensive procurement and market information, consulting, powerful sales management tools, educational, and networking events. For more information about INPUT, visit http://www.input.com or call 703-707-3500.

  Proper use of name is INPUT.

  Media Contact:
  Claire Carlin
  INPUT
  media@input.com
  703-707-3685

Source: INPUT
   

CONTACT:  Claire Carlin, INPUT, +1-703-707-3685, media@input.com

Web Site:  http://www.input.com/

Wipro Q4 2010 Earnings Call on April 23, 2010

Wipro Limited to Announce Results for Fourth Quarter Ended March 31, 2010 on April 23, 2010

BANGALORE, India and EAST BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 13, 2010--     Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), the leading provider of IT services
globally, will announce results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2010
on Friday, April 23, 2010 (late night, Thursday, April 22, 2010). The results
will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company website at
http://www.wipro.com.

    At 02:00 PM IST* (4:30 AM US Eastern time) following the
results announcement, Mr. Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro, and the senior
management will discuss the company's performance for the quarter followed by
Q&A. You may also send your questions for the morning conference call by
e-mail to Rajendra.shreemal@wipro.com .

   
    The phone numbers to dial in for this conference call are:

    Time                             02.00 PM- IST* (4.30 AM-ET#)

    Primary Access Toll Number       (+91-22)6629-0047
    Standby Toll Number              (+91-22)3065-0047
    Bangalore Toll Number            080-3940-3977
    US Toll Free Number              1-866-746-2133
    UK Toll Free Number              0-808-101-1573

    No pass-code required

    Wipro will also hold a conference call later that day for US
and European analysts at 6:45 PM IST* (9:15 AM US Eastern time). To
participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:

   
    Time                            6.45 PM- IST* (9.15 AM-ET#)
   
    US / UK / Europe /              Listen only Mode
    International
                                    Primary Access
                                    Toll Number: (+91-22)-6629-0047
    United States: (888)-713-5994   Standby Toll Number (+91-22)-3065-0047
    International: (763)-488-9145   Bangalore Toll Number 080-3940-3977

    No pass-code required

    * Indian Standard Time, # US Eastern Time

    Please dial the number five to ten minutes ahead of schedule.
The operator will provide instructions on asking questions before and during
the call. You may also send your questions for the evening conference call by
e-mail to sridhar.ramasubbu@wipro.com

    The audio from the conference calls will be available online
through a web-cast and can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of
the company website at http://www.wipro.com.

    The replay of these calls will be available 2 hours after the
end of each call on following numbers:

    02.00 PM IST* Call Playback Numbers:

   
                     Phone Number      Pass-code /        Replay Dates
                                      Conference ID

    India Toll    (+91-22)-3065-1212    Access Code:     23-April-2010 to
                  (+91-80)-3940-3988      94776#              23-May-2010
                                         
    US Toll Free    1-877-344-7529      Access Code:     23-April-2010 to
                                          94776#              23-May-2010
                                         
    International   +1-412-317-0088    Access Code:      23-April-2010 to
     Toll                                 94776#              23-May-2010

    6.30 PM IST* Call Playback Numbers:

   
                      Phone Number      Pass-code /        Replay Dates
                                       Conference ID

    India Toll    (+91-22)-3065-1212    Playback Id:     23-April-2010 to
                  (+91-80)-3940-3988      947765#             23-May-2010

    US Toll Free    1-877-344-7529      Access Code:     23-April-2010 to
                                          947765#             23-May-2010

    International  +1-412-317-0088     Access Code:      23-April-2010 to
         Toll                             947765#             23-May-2010

    About Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT)

    Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems
integration, Information Systems outsourcing, package implementation,
software application development and maintenance, and research and
development services to corporations globally. Wipro Limited is the first
PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally.
Wipro's Global IT Services business was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI
V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers.

    In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and
services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration,
network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has a
profitable presence in niche market segments of infrastructure engineering,
and consumer products & lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East
markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations.

    Wipro's ADS's are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and
its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the
National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit our websites at
http://www.wipro.com, http://www.wiprocorporate.com and http://www.wipro.in

   
    Contact: Sridhar Ramasubbu
    Wipro Limited
    +1-408-242-6285

Source: Wipro Limited

Contact: Sridhar Ramasubbu, Wipro Limited, +1-408-242-6285.

Twelve Major Broadcast Groups to Form Joint Venture to Develop National Mobile Content Service

LAS VEGAS, April 13 -- Belo Corp., Cox Media Group, E.W. Scripps Co., Fox, Gannett Broadcasting, Hearst Television Inc., ION Television, Media General Inc., Meredith Corp., NBC, Post-Newsweek Stations Inc. and Raycom Media today announced plans to form a standalone joint venture to develop a new national mobile content service. Utilizing existing broadcast spectrum, the service will allow member companies to provide content to mobile devices, including live and on-demand video, local and national news from print and electronic sources, as well as sports and entertainment programming.

Broadcast spectrum to be utilized for the new mobile service will come from the three owned-and-operated station groups -- Fox, NBC & Telemundo, and ION -- and the nine local broadcast groups, which are Belo, Cox, E.W. Scripps, Gannett, Hearst, Media General, Meredith, Post Newsweek and Raycom. Separately, these nine local broadcast companies formed Pearl Mobile DTV Company LLC as a vehicle for their involvement in the venture.

By aggregating existing broadcast spectrum from its launch partners, the new venture will have the capacity to offer a breadth of mobile video and print content to nearly 150 million U.S. residents. In addition to broadcast spectrum, the partners will commit content, marketing resources and capital to the new venture. The service will employ ATSC-M/H, an open broadcast transmission system developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) specifically for mobile devices.

The venture is designed to complement the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) National Broadband Initiative by giving consumers mobile access to video content while reducing congestion of the nation's wireless broadband infrastructure. In addition, the service's mobile content network will have the capacity to deliver local and national time-sensitive emergency information to citizens across the U.S.

Regarding the announcement, Jack Abernethy, Chief Executive Officer of Fox Television Stations, stated: "We are excited about building a platform that makes mobile television universally available and economically viable. This venture is the first step in forging cross-industry and company partnerships to deliver content to consumers."

"This initiative offers a path for the next generation of video consumption, and will help the FCC in its goal of ensuring efficient and reliable broadband service for US consumers," said John Wallace, President, NBC Local Media.

"Local broadcasters are the backbone of the U.S. media industry," said David J. Barrett, President and CEO of Hearst Television Inc. "This sharing of content, broadcast spectrum, marketing resources and capital is unprecedented, and underscores U.S. broadcasters' commitment to bringing vital local news, weather, and emergency information to increasingly mobile U.S. consumers. This is a critically important initiative that holds great promise for our audiences and the television industry. This is truly the next generation of local television service."

"This venture takes to the next level the work we embarked upon three years ago with the development of Mobile DTV technology, in anticipation of digital TV capabilities and consumer mobile demand," said Brandon Burgess, CEO of ION Television.

"Mobile digital television places each of our companies at the center of a consumer transformation, putting us on cell phones, netbooks, DVD players and even in-vehicle entertainment systems," said David Lougee, President, Gannett Broadcasting, Gannett Co. Inc. "And it's the consumers who are the big winners. From news and entertainment to emergency information, virtually all U.S. consumers will soon be able to bring their most valuable content with them wherever they go."

Information regarding a dedicated management team that will focus on securing additional content, spectrum and distribution partnerships for the venture will be made available at a later date.

Source: Brainerd Communicators
   

CONTACT:  Michele Clarke, +1-203-912-0560, clarke@braincomm.com, or Nancy
Zakhary, +1-212-986-6667, nancy@braincomm.com, Brainerd Communicators, Inc.

Earth Day Turns 40, the Electric Bicycle Turns 115

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 13 -- More than one billion people in 190 countries will be taking action for Earth Day 2010. ELV Motors, Inc is doing its part by offering practical and affordable zero emission vehicles in the form of electric bicycles.

Every year a growing number of people help expand Earth Day from once a year to once a week. They might start out by leaving the car at home once a week and use an electric bike to commute to school or work or a folding electric bike to get you to and from mass transit. Some folks go even further and make every day Earth Day by trading in their car for a solar charging system for their entire home.

"We have found electric bicycles are one of the few products that appeal to 16 through 86 year olds, to both women and men, and with an economic range from unemployed without a license to billionaires with private planes and yachts," stated Douglas Schwartz, CEO & founder of ELV Motors, Inc. based in Silicon Valley.

Like cars, electric bikes come in all shapes, sizes, power, and price range.  The choices abound and thoughtful selection is the key to buying the perfect electric bike for your size, age, budget and application. Electric bikes give consumers the option of riding in power mode or peddling like a traditional bike.

"If small size and light weight is important for commuting, carrying upstairs, or using with an RV, boat or plane, I suggest a folding electric bike from VeloMini.  If price is king, then Currie's EZip line could be a good choice. If cruising in comfort is important then a beach cruiser with balloon tires from Pedego is the way to go.

"For riding in style to work, school or on the trails, Ultra Motor would be my recommendation. Hebb Bikes makes an excellent daily commuter and Electric Motion System is my recommendation for steep hills, the need for speed or for large or heavy riders," Schwartz explained.

About ELV Motors, Inc.

ELV Motors, Inc. was founded in 2008 with the mission of supplying "Fleet Certified" electric bicycles and scooters to consumers, companies, campuses and cities. For information call 408-850-8191 or visit http://www.elvmotors.com

  Related images:

  The A2B Metro
  http://www.xpresspress.com/images/ELV-MOTORS/elv-bike.jpg

  The VeloMini(TM) folding e-bike
  http://www.xpresspress.com/images/ELV-MOTORS/VeloMini.jpg

  Contact: Doug Schwartz, doug@elvmotors.com, 408-850-8191

This release was issued through The Xpress Press News Service, merging e-mail and satellite distribution technologies to reach business analysts and media outlets worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.xpresspress.com/.

Source: ELV Motors, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Doug Schwartz of ELV Motors, Inc., +1-408-850-8191,
doug@elvmotors.com

Web Site:  http://www.elvmotors.com/

Telecommunication Operators Launch Afghanistan Telecommunication Operators' Association

KABUL, April 13 -- The telecommunications operators of Afghanistan, Afghan Telecom, Afghan Wireless Communications Company, Etisalat, MTN and Roshan, today announced the launch of the Afghanistan Telecommunication Operators' Social Association (ATOSA), a forum through which operators can collectively work together to provide the people of Afghanistan with high-quality and reliable telecommunications services. The Association will collaborate closely with the Government of Afghanistan to ensure the continued growth and success of the telecommunications sector in the country.

"The launch of ATOSA is an important development for the telecommunications sector. The mobile market in Afghanistan is one of the fastest growing in the world. Such growth is predicated on a public-private partnership and framework between the Government of Afghanistan and its private sector partners that should set an example for encouraging investment, private sector participation and ultimately delivery for our citizens in other sectors of the economy," said His Excellency Amirzai Sangin, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.

The telecommunications industry is one of Afghanistan's major success stories, providing vital services to the Afghan people. Today, over 10 million Afghans have access to telecommunication services compared to 20,000 in 2001; service reaches more than 80% of the population, approximately 23 million people. The telecommunications industry has spurred growth in a number of industries, including the financial, trade, agriculture, health, security and technology sectors.

ATOSA will also provide a forum through which operators can constructively raise and address issues of common concern, including security and predictability in the policy environment. In addition, the Association will work to improve relations with other industries and sectors in Afghanistan to encourage a cooperative reconstruction effort.

"The telecommunication operators of Afghanistan are committed to building on growth in the sector in a manner which is transparent and conducive to creating an enabling environment for the private sector throughout Afghanistan. We will work with the Government of Afghanistan, Parliament and the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ATRA), to continue to play a significant role in developing the country. The telecommunications sector has and will continue to be a catalyst, enabling people to access information, pricing, conduct business, but most of all talk to each other. ATOSA looks forward to supporting growth in the years ahead as we focus on extending coverage into rural areas," said Najibullah Kamali, President, ATOSA.

Since 2001, the industry has played a significant role in developing the country, creating over 100,000 indirect jobs and investing over USD $1.2 billion in building a national telephone network for the first time in Afghanistan's history. The industry is the largest tax paying sector in Afghanistan with an estimated USD $500 million paid in taxes, duties and fees to the Government of Afghanistan since 2003, representing over 10% of all domestically generated Government revenues in the same period.

  Media Contact

  Najibullah Kamali
  President
  Afghanistan Telecommunication Operators' Social Association (ATOSA)
  Mobile: +93 (0) 79 999 1547
  E-mail: najibullah.kamali@roshan.af

Source: Afghanistan Telecommunication Operators' Social Association (ATOSA)
   

CONTACT:  Najibullah Kamali, President, Afghanistan Telecommunication
Operators' Social Association (ATOSA), Mobile: +93 (0) 79 999 1547,
najibullah.kamali@roshan.af

NFL Mobile is Here, Exclusively for Verizon Wireless Customers

New App Available Today Gets Fans Ready for the 75th NFL Draft and 2010 NFL Season

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 13 -- In time for the 75th NFL Draft, Verizon Wireless customers can download NFL Mobile, a new application available today on select 3G Smartphones and 3G Multimedia Phones that gives fans of America's number one sport unprecedented access to information about their favorite teams, players and games.

NFL Mobile provides the latest news and information, including in-depth profiles of current players and draft prospects, team updates, mock drafts, expert analysis and more.  The new app also lets fans watch NFL Network, including live coverage of the 2010 NFL Draft, which will be held at New York's Radio City Music Hall from Thursday, April 22 to Saturday, April 24.

NFL Mobile on Verizon Wireless will add new features later this year, including content from NFL training camps, preseason games and games throughout the 2010 NFL season.  The new app also will offer live streaming of NBC's Sunday Night Football and NFL Network's Thursday Night Football.  In addition, fans will have access to fantasy information, news, and player and team statistics, as well as receive NFL Network, which airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day on a year-round basis and is the only network fully dedicated to the NFL and the sport of football.

NFL Mobile provides Verizon Wireless customers access to live radio broadcasts of every regular season and playoff game; postgame highlights; and ringtones, graphics and alerts for each team.

Also later this year, NFL RedZone, the wildly popular channel from NFL Network, which airs live or near-live look-ins of every key play and touchdown from Sunday afternoon games, is coming to mobile for the first time.

Phones, Pricing and Availability

At launch, NFL Mobile will be available on 13 3G Smartphones and 3G Multimedia Phones, including DROID by Motorola, Motorola DEVOUR(TM), DROID ERIS(TM) by HTC, BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8530, BlackBerry Curve(TM) 8330, BlackBerry Storm2(TM), BlackBerry Storm(TM), BlackBerry Tour(TM),  BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, LG Chocolate Touch(TM), LG enV® TOUCH, LG VX8360 and Samsung Rogue(TM).

NFL Mobile is a free app covering the 2010 NFL season, with no subscription or monthly charges if customers download it by Dec. 31, 2010.  For customers without an unlimited data plan, data or megabyte charges may apply when downloading or using the application.

Beginning today, customers with Android phones can download the app from the Verizon Channel in Android Market(TM).  Customers with BlackBerry devices can enter http://mobile.vzw.com/nfl on their smartphones' browsers to download the app.  Over the next few weeks, BlackBerry customers will also receive a virtual pre-load of the NFL Mobile app to the homescreen of their smartphones. Customers with select 3G Multimedia Phones can get the app by texting "NFL" to 2777 to receive directions on how to download.

The exclusive app is part of Verizon Wireless' multi-year sponsorship agreement with the NFL.  Verizon Wireless is the official wireless service provider for the NFL.

For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/nfl.  For more information about Verizon Wireless, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Debra Lewis, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com,
or Jeffrey Nelson, +1-908-559-7519, Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com, both
of Verizon Wireless; or Joanna Hunter, NFL, +1-212-450-2449,
Joanna.hunter@nfl.com

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

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

St. Aidan's Anglican Girls' School Enjoys the Reliability and Mobility of a Xirrus 802.11n Network

Xirrus was selected by St. Aidan's for Their Ability to Provide A Robust Network with Fewer Devices Than Any Other Vendor

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., April 13 -- Xirrus®, the Wi-Fi "Power Play" that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, and user density in the industry, announced today the deployment of Xirrus high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays across both campuses of St. Aidan's Anglican Girls' School in Corinda, Brisbane, Australia. As an all girls school with 840 students from preschool through year 12, St. Aidan's aims to provide the best possible educational environment for individual growth and goal realization. As part of this endeavor, the school chose to deploy Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays so the students could enjoy mobility, reliability, and large amounts of bandwidth when connecting to the wireless network campus-wide.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/st-aidans-anglican-girls-school-enjoys -the-reliability-and-mobility-of-a-xirrus-80211n-network-90754629.html

Dean Downs, Director of ICT at St. Aidan's Anglican Girls' School explains their need for wireless, "We have moved to a 1-to-1 environment in Year 9 to 12. The issue for us was how to provide access to all the students as demand for technology kept growing across the teaching faculties. The only solution really was to go with a portable device that every student could take with them as our computer lab spaces were already pretty saturated and we didn't have any more rooms to convert. We have a SharePoint environment as well for web 2.0 applications, so the choice to move to a wireless environment was very much driven by the fact that the hardware we needed was a portable device that needed to be wirelessly enabled."

Dean continued by explaining his reasons for choosing Xirrus, "We were drawn to the density of the Xirrus Array as they allow us to simply place something in one location to cover a large area. What I wanted to do was provide the best user experience for the kids and placing a device like the Xirrus Wi-Fi Array in the center of four classrooms allows each device the opportunity to take a 300meg connection and really get a fantastic user experience as opposed to sharing a smaller bandwidth. In the end it's really about quality of service -- the bandwidth, the capabilities, and the management interface makes the biggest difference."

Learn valuable lessons from others deploying Wi-Fi at http://www.xirrus.com/customerdeployments/

Sign up for your site survey by visiting us at http://www.xirrus.com/sitesurvey or by calling 800-947-7871.

About Xirrus

Xirrus, the only Wi-Fi Power Play(TM), manufactures the Wi-Fi Array® architecture that displaces both overlay Wi-Fi offerings and switched Ethernet or Fast Ethernet to the desktop. Unlike traditional access points, the Wi-Fi Array integrates 4, 8, 12, 16 or 24 802.11abgn radios along with a high-gain directional antenna system, onboard multi-gigabit switch, Wi-Fi controller, firewall, dedicated Wi-Fi threat sensor, and an embedded spectrum analyzer into a single energy-efficient and cost-effective device using 75% fewer devices, cabling, switch ports, power, space, and installation time compared with any other offering.  Xirrus products are designed and manufactured in the United States.  Xirrus is Wi-Fi Alliance Verisign, PCI, FIPS 140-2, and ISO 9001:2008 Certified. For more information, please visit http://www.xirrus.com/.

  Xirrus. Switching: Without Wires(TM)
  Xirrus. The Only Wi-Fi Power Play(TM)
  Xirrus. High Performance Wi-Fi(TM)
  Xirrus. The Wi-Fi Array®

Follow us at twitter.com/xirrus, facebook.com/xirrus, and youtube.com/xirrustv.

Related links:

Xirrus: Switching Without Wires

Video:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/st-aidans-anglican-girls-school-enjoys-the-reliability-and-mobility-of-a-xirrus-80211n-network-90754629.html
Source: Xirrus
   

CONTACT:  John Merrill, +1-805-262-1644, john.merrill@xirrus.com

Web Site:  http://www.xirrus.com/

Manifesto and use Video Messaging Technology to Reach

                the Masses
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Do you Know who you are Voting for? UKIP Launch Their Manifesto and use Video Messaging Technology to Reach the Masses

LONDON, April 13, 2010--     UKIP has launched its " Sod the Lot" manifesto and Lord Pearson's party
are giving voters the chance to see and hear their prospective parliamentary
MPs ( PPC's) thanks to the UK's fastest growing video communications company
Winkball.

    UKIP say they're bringing canvassing into the 21st century and more than
60 of their candidates have recorded bite-sized video manifestos for voters
to view on line at Winkball.com

    The 2010 campaign is being hailed as the UK's first on-line election and
the most eagerly anticipated in decades. Winkball are embracing this grass
roots enthusiasm and say they'll interview all 3000 Parliamentary candidates
from all constituencies across the UK.

    Hundreds of PPCs have already turned to Winkball's 'Do you
know who you're voting for ' campaign and are actively on the site urging the
public to vote for them.

    Each candidate can sum up in a video interview what issues are
most important to them, and where they stand on key policies to give voters
an insight into issues that are affecting their local constituencies. Voters
can respond with their own comments, recorded on web cameras, or can even
leave a question in a hope that a candidate will respond to them.

    The UKIP prospective candidates who are already on line include ex UKIP
leader Nigel Farage - Buckingham, Dr David Sebastian Fairweather - Banbury,
Waheed Rafiq - Birmingham Hodge Hill and Charles Dodman - Eddisbury.

    The full list is at:

    http://www.winkball.com/walls/Election2010/ukip/

    Winkball co-founder Dr James Ohene-Djan says " Campaigning has never been
this exciting and the electorate has never seemingly been so interested in
politics. This is truly an on-line election and gives voters an amazing
insight into so many prospective parliamentary candidates. We are aiming to
interview and feature as many PPCs as possible on Winkball.com.

    About WinkBall.com

    WinkBall.com is a free, web-based, personal video
communication service, which allows anyone to record, send and share videos
with friends and family - privately. Users can also create and post content
to video blogs and walls for private and public viewing. Video messages
delivered by WinkBall.com can be accessed anywhere, anytime through a web
browser.

    WinkBall.com is also used by brands and organisations to share
video content, which users can actively choose to watch and share. All
messages sent through WinkBall.com are supported by targeted five-second
advertisements, which are played at the end of video messages.

    WinkBall.com is safe, simple and fun and makes video the best
way to communicate well online.

    Established in London in 2005 by Dr. James Ohene-Djan and
Duncan Barclay, the WinkBall Project team has evolved to become a leading
player in driving the future development of online communication.

    Winkball.com is a London based company established in 2005.
Founder Dr James Ohene-Djan is also a lecturer at Goldsmiths University and
the technology is the latest social networking phenomenon to come out of a
university campus.

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

   

Source: WinkBall.com

For more information, or to set up an interview with WinkBall co-founder Dr James Ohene-Djan, please call: Ashleigh or Claire at Shout! Communications +44(0)207-240-8852, +44(0)207-240-7121

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TechMedia Advertising Report Issued by Emissary Capital Group

NEW YORK, April 13 -- Emissary Capital Group has issued a report on TechMedia Advertising, Inc.  (BULLETIN BOARD: TECM) , a fast growing India-based new media technology solutions provider.

With demand for new and creative advertising avenues outstripping that of traditional forms, we believe prospects remain high for Chennai, India-based TechMedia Advertising, a company that went public onto the bulletin board via a reverse merger in August 2009.  Through its soon to be completed joint venture with Peacock Media Ltd. India - one of India's fastest growers in the Out-Of-Home (OOH) media segment and leader in fixed-print advertisements (http://www.peacockmedia.in) - the company holds a first mover advantage offering scalable digital out-of-home (DOOH) media content to India's growing consumer class.  DOOH is currently the world's fastest growing advertising medium, combining the sound and movement of audio-visual communication with highly visible outdoor electronic display advertisements regularly mounted in elevators, stores, malls, airports and transit shelters.  In India, DOOH is well in its infancy, valued at less than $20 million or a mere fraction of the OOH space.  The company's digital content network management system is the only such system in India to combine software and hardware capable of delivering content - commercials, news, sports, movies, etc. - to LCD, LED and plasma screens in fixed locations through both wired network and wireless networks.

The initial roll out is taking hold on trans-provincial long-distance buses in Tamil Nadu's capital city of Chennai, India's fourth most populous metropolitan region and the second largest exporter of software, IT and IT-enabled services.  The southern state of Tamil Nadu is the fifth largest contributor to India's GDP and the most urbanized state in the country with the highest number of business enterprises.

About TechMedia Advertising, Inc.

TechMedia Advertising, Inc. plans to specialize in new outdoor media technology solutions designed to increase market presence and brand awareness for our potential clients. Going beyond the borders of traditional advertising media, the company proposes solutions to generate greater impact amidst the noise of the evolving market. The company expects to sell prime advertising space both in high-traffic as well as previously unexplored areas. The company plans to successfully carry our advertisers' message through the right channels and bring their point right to their chosen target consumers within the region. For more information and a full copy of the report, visit http://www.techmediaadvertising.com.

About Emissary Capital Group

Emissary Capital Group, LLC. is a New York City-based company that provides strategic consulting and research services to public emerging growth companies. The firm also provides a diversified array of services to small and medium sized private companies, generally defined as those with annual revenues under $200 million, in order to assist them to become publicly traded companies in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.emissarycapital.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release may include 'forward-looking statements' regarding TechMedia Advertising, Inc., and its subsidiaries, business and project plans. Such forward looking statements are within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections. Where TechMedia Advertising, Inc. expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. TechMedia Advertising, Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

  Contact:

  TechMedia Advertising, Inc.
  Investor Relations
  Tel: 1-480-366-5788
  Email: info@techmediaadvertising.com

  Emissary Capital Group, LLC
  Albert Lee
  1-212-297-6218

Source: Emissary Capital Group, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Investor Relations of TechMedia Advertising, Inc.,
+1-480-366-5788, info@techmediaadvertising.com; or Albert Lee of Emissary
Capital Group, LLC, +1-212-297-6218

Web Site:  http://www.emissarycapital.com/
http://www.techmediaadvertising.com/
http://www.peacockmedia.in/

AT&T to Deploy First Standards-Based HD-SDI Switching Capability to Distribute Contribution Video

AT&T's Intelligent Layer 1 Optical Network Combines with Next Generation Video Transport Technology

LAS VEGAS, April 13 -- AT&T* today announced plans to deploy the industry's first standards-based High Definition-SDI video transport and switching network capability designed for the professional broadcast marketplace and customers using AT&T's Global Video Services.

The new feature will combine AT&T's ultra fast, self-healing SONET optical network with next-generation video transport technology based on JPEG2000 compression standards. It will support HD-SDI at rates between 75Mb and 400Mb along with SD-SDI at 24Mb to 150Mb.

Following a successful pilot program in January, AT&T expects to start delivering the feature utilizing JPEG2000 compression capabilities beginning 3Q 2010 in major metropolitan areas across North America.

"This enhancement to our AT&T Global Video Services portfolio will enable broadcast customers to take advantage of a cost-effective, high availability, high quality compression process for migrating to next generation video services such as 3D and higher-quality HD," said Sanford Brown, vice president, AT&T Connectivity and Metro Network Services. "AT&T has the ability to reach many media outlets on a global scale with a high level of network redundancy and resiliency -- and now with JPEG2000 compression technology planned -- for an unparalleled viewing experience."

The new capability will provide something that broadcasters, content providers and production studios have been looking for -- innovative and cost-effective access to higher bit rate video services over reliable delivery methods. It is designed to help these businesses improve the viewing experience for consumers demanding video over traditional cable television in addition to new endpoints such as mobile phones and the Internet.

What's more, it will address broadcasters' needs to incorporate JPEG2000 compression technology while having to balance capital outlays for the necessary compression equipment with pressures on advertising revenues. Delivering high quality compression technology through AT&T's network can allow broadcast customers to focus more dollars around reaching more locations to generate more advertising dollars.

For more information on AT&T's Global Video Services, go to http://www.att.com/dms.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Michael Lordi, Office, +1-908-234-6071, Mobile,
+1-908-329-4854, mlordi@attnews.us, for AT&T; or Janet Wyles of AT&T, Office,
+1-908-234-6067, Mobile, +1-732-331-6754, wyles@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

30 New Jersey High Schools To Compete In Finals Of 2010 Panasonic Creative Design Challenge

NJPAC Hosts Finals of Premier H.S. Robotics Competition

SECAUCUS, N.J., April 13 -- WHAT:  Student teams representing 30 New Jersey high schools will compete for more than $40,000 in individual scholarships and prizes in the finals of the Panasonic Creative Design Challenge (CDC), a premier science and engineering technology competition for public and private New Jersey high school students.

In this year's challenge, each team has designed and built a remote controlled robotic recycling plant to help sort through debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch http://www.greatgarbagepatch.org/.  In the finals, student teams will demonstrate their robotic recycling device and will be judged on the quality of their written report, oral presentation, engineering logbook entries, as well as the performance of their apparatus.  Winning teams are awarded special category prizes, as well as scholarships to be used exclusively for college expenses.

  WHO:  Student Teams Representing...

  Academies At Englewood - Dwight       Lenape Valley Regional High School
   Morrow (Englewood)                   (Stanhope)
  Academy for Advancement of Science &
   Tech (Hackensack)                   Linden High School (Linden)
  Academy for Engineering & Design      New Providence High School (New
   Tech (Hackensack)                    Providence)
  Academy for Telecom & Computer        Northern Highlands Regional H.S.
   Science (Hackensack)                 (Allendale)
                                        Northern Valley Regional (Old
  Automotive Vo-Tech (Teterboro)        Tappan)
  Bergen Technical High School          Pascack Hills  High School
   (Teterboro)                          (Montvale)
  Burlington County Institute of        Pascack Valley High School
   Technology (Medford)                 (Hillsdale)
  Chatham High School (Chatham)        Rahway High School (Rahway)
  Cranford High School (Cranford)      Ramapo High School (Franklin Lakes)
  Delbarton School (Morristown)        Randolph High School (Randolph)
  Deptford High School (Deptford)      Somerville High School (Somerville)
  Dickinson High School (Jersey City)  Wallington High School (Wallington)
  Emerson Jr. Sr. High School           Warren County Technical H.S.
   (Emerson)                            (Washington)
  High Point Regional  High School      West Essex Regional H.S. (North
   (Sussex)                             Caldwell)
  High Technology High School           Williamstown High School
   (Lincroft)                           (Williamstown)

  Executives Including...
  Joseph Taylor -- CEO, Panasonic Corporation of North America
  Bob Altenkirch - President, New Jersey Institute of Technology

  WHEN:  Wednesday, April 14th - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  --  Performance Trials: 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
  --  Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation: 3:00 to 3:20 p.m.

  WHERE:  New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
  One Center Street -- Newark, NJ

ABOUT:  In 1991 Panasonic first introduced the Creative Design Challenge, a premier science and technology competition where engineering and technical skills are put to the test for teams of New Jersey high school students.  Panasonic's long-term partner in this program is the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), one of the top engineering universities in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.panasonic.com/cdc/index.asp.

Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

VPT Adds Several New Modules to DC-DC Power Converter Series

New Output Voltages Added to Satisfy Today's Avionics and Military Electronics Requirements

BLACKSBURG, Va., April 13 -- VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI), today announced that several new modules are available for the DVFL, DVTR, and DVHF Series DC-DC power converter product lines. The new output voltages on these modules satisfy the reliability requirements and varying output voltage needs of the newest avionics and military electronics.

  (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100413/SF85566)

  The new modules now available include:

  --  DVFL single output, 120 watts - 6.3V, 7V, 8V, 9.5V, 18V, 28V
  --  DVFL, dual output, 120 watts - 6.3V, 9.5V
  --  DVTR, single output, 40 watts - 7V, 8V, 18V, 28V
  --  DVTR, dual output, 40 watts - 8V, 18V
  --  DVHF, single output, 20 watts - 5.7V, 18V

"We've optimized these modules to fit the needs of today's commercial and military avionics instrumentation such as navigation and guidance systems, flight data recorders, radar, and other demanding applications," said Michael J. Bosmann, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. "We're providing engineers with a breadth of options for output voltages within our most popular families of DC-DC power converters."

All three DC-DC power converter families are designed and manufactured in facilities qualified to ISO9001 and certified to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K and MIL-STD-883. Optimized for absolute reliability for the demanding environments of avionics and military applications, all of these new DC-DC converters feature:

  --  High power densities, extremely small sizes, and light weights for
      aircraft use
  --  Thick-film hybrid construction in fully hermetic packaging
  --  Full military required temperature ranges of -55 deg. Celsius to +125
      deg. Celsius
  --  Critical reliability performance
  --  Wide input voltage ranges
  --  High efficiencies
  --  Low output noise
  --  Fault tolerant design with patented technology - no optoisolators
  --  Environmental screening that ensures rugged performance through
      extreme temperature cycling, shock, vibration, salt atmosphere,
      barometric conditions and moisture and solvent resistance

The new modules are priced beginning at $299.00 for the DVHF, $390.00 for the DVTR, and $685.00 for the DVFL modules in OEM quantities. Complete technical details of the new power converter modules are available at http://www.vpt-inc.com. For further information, contact VPT at (425) 353-3010.

About VPT and HEICO

VPT, Inc., part of the HEICO Electronic Technologies Group, leads the industry in providing innovative DC-DC power converters, EMI filters, and custom engineering services for avionics, military, and space applications. VPT can deliver its patented power solutions in a fast timeframe, with certified quality, at a comfortable cost. Every day, organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, the United States Air Force, and many more depend on quality solutions from VPT to power critical systems. Whether on the ground, in the air, or beyond, VPT provides the power driving critical missions today. For more information about VPT, please visit the web site at http://www.vpt-inc.com.

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) is engaged primarily in certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries through its Hollywood, FL-based HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. subsidiary and its Miami, FL-based HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. subsidiary. HEICO's customers include a majority of the world's airlines and airmotives as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide in addition to medical, telecommunication and electronic equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit the web site at http://www.heico.com/.

  Contact:          Michelle Manson
                    MMC Marketing & PR
                    425.353.3010
                    press@vpt-inc.com
                    Twitter: VPTnews

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100413/SF85566
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: VPT, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Manson of MMC Marketing & PR, +1-425-353-3010,
press@vpt-inc.com, for VPT, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.vpt-inc.com/
http://www.heico.com/

Verizon Offers 10 Tech Tips for Being Greener by Earth Day

NEW YORK, April 13 -- Thanks to today's broadband and wireless technologies, being green has never been easier. With the approach of Earth Day, which will be observed on April 22, here are 10 ways technology can help people reduce their carbon footprint:

  1. Recycle cell phones that are no longer used. Donating these phones to
     the Verizon Wireless HopeLine® program will keep batteries out of
     landfills and help generate funds to assist domestic violence
     survivors.
  2. Telecommute when possible. Whether it's one day a week or once a month,
     working from home and using broadband connections, like Verizon's
     ultra-fast FiOS Internet or reliable High-Speed Internet services, can
     help reduce traffic congestion, trim your fuel bill, and reduce GHG
     emissions while adding time to your day.
  3. Go paperless. In 2009, Verizon customers replaced 110 million paper
     bills with online bills, saving 2,866 tons of paper.  By opting to
     receive monthly bills electronically, Verizon wireline and wireless
     customers helped save the equivalent of 68,793 trees.
  4. Use video conferencing instead of travel. (One flight between New York
     and Los Angeles produces 1,600 pounds of CO2 per person.) Verizon
     employees held more than 8,000 virtual meetings in 2009, saving the
     equivalent of  taking nearly 700 passenger cars off the road for a
     year.
  5. Get the Go Green App. Verizon Wireless customers can find out their
     Green IQ, take quizzes and learn about taking simple steps to become
     more environmentally conscious.
  6. Shop online using a high-speed Internet connection instead of making a
     trip to the mall for a single item.
  7. Movie Night at Home. Watch a movie with a theater-like experience by
     using Verizon FiOS TV's video-on-demand service instead of driving to
     rent a movie.
  8. Need a new light bulb? Opt for a compact fluorescent bulb, which cuts
     carbon emissions and outlasts conventional light bulbs.
  9. Use a mapping tool, such as VZ Navigator, to find the most direct route
     to your destination to help save on fuel.
  10. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency's Web site to learn about
      additional steps you can take at home, work or school to help protect
      the environment (http://www.epa.gov/).  Or visit Verizon Thinkfinity
      (http://www.thinkfinity.org), a free educational Web site, to find a host of
      free educational resources to teach children about environmental
      stewardship.

"When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, small steps add up," said James Gowen, chief sustainability officer for Verizon. "Every day, we're discovering new ways that Verizon's ultra-fast broadband and wireless networks help our customers reduce their carbon footprints."

Verizon is committed to finding practical and innovative ways to increase energy efficiency and bolster conservation efforts. In 2009, Verizon's aggressive energy reduction measures reduced the company's CO2 emissions by more than 793 million pounds, approximately the amount of CO2 emitted by 46,700 homes in a year. The company also improved its rate of emissions per million dollars in revenue to 60.2 metric tons of CO2 in 2009, from 64.4 metric tons in 2008.

(NOTE: To view a video featuring the many ways Verizon is reducing its carbon footprint, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tETxFdHh0LM.)

For more information on Verizon's commitment to the environment, visit the company's Green Press Kit at http://newscenter.verizon.com/kit/green-press-kit/.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 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 approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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AT&T Enhances Its Digital Media Solutions Portfolio With New Features That Expand Content Management and Delivery Capabilities

AT&T Will Offer Video Creation and Publishing Services from iStreamPlanet

DALLAS, April 13 -- AT&T* today announced enhancements to AT&T Digital Media Solutions(SM), its suite of content management and delivery capabilities, with new features that include the ability to dynamically adapt video delivery for a better viewing experience.  The enhancements expand the capabilities of the AT&T Digital Media Solutions portfolio to help companies package, deliver and distribute video and rich multimedia Web content across their communications networks.

In addition, AT&T announced an agreement with iStreamPlanet to expand the range services supporting video creation and publishing.  AT&T will offer iStreamPlanet's Director, Presenter and Managed Live Broadcasting and Professional Services including content acquisition, encoding into all media formats, inclusive of the latest adaptive streaming formats, design and development of rich media experiences, and project management.

With the consumption of rich multimedia content and video on the Web growing exponentially, businesses require resources to deliver compelling content to end users, while managing their IT investments to drive additional revenue and productivity.  Now, AT&T Digital Media Solutions supports Adobe® Flash® Media Interactive Server 3.5, allowing customers to take advantage of adaptive bit rate streaming technology, which dynamically adjusts video delivery for an optimized viewing experience for the end user.

"Whether it's at work or at home, people are consuming increasing amounts of rich Internet-delivered content. And it's not just sports, news or amateur video. Corporations are increasingly making rich digital media content central to their businesses to enhance communications," said Sam Farraj, assistant vice president of product marketing for AT&T.  "We're continuing to invest in and expand our digital media management capabilities to benefit our customers and simplify their ability to monetize, manage and deliver their content in a highly-secure  effective and efficient manner," he said.

AT&T is finalizing a content download manager that is designed to cater to the rapidly increasing demand for controlled electronic software delivery.  This feature is designed to accelerate the download process and give customers distributing large files the ability to allow their users to pause and restart the process, reducing abandonment rates which may result from dropped connections or system crashes.  The download manager will ensure that files are delivered with complete integrity and includes a reporting function to provide detail such as the number of downloads, success rates and completion verification.

Because of the reach and depth of its global network, AT&T is uniquely positioned to deliver and manage content better- with the security that companies want in today's virtual environments.

In addition to the services announced today, AT&T's Digital Media Solutions portfolio offers a host of content management and distribution, broadcast video and digital signage services and solutions. Individual services can be combined with a broad range of services designed to address rich media distribution needs for mid- to large enterprise customers.

AT&T has  the most eyeballs of any U.S. content delivery provider and as of December 31, 2009, AT&T had:

  --  more than 17.3 million high speed Internet subscribers.
  --  85+ million wireless subscribers
  --  owns and operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, and offers
      access to more than 125,000 Wi-Fi hot spots in 79 countries (through
      roaming agreements.)
  --  2+ million U-verse subscribers

AT&T's routing and access infrastructure within its global Internet Protocol network today reaches countries representing 99 percent of the world economy. As a result, AT&T can deliver content quickly and reliably to companies, while monitoring details such as performance, congestion and other activities to the destination end-users.

What's more, AT&T's network also has security built in to every layer from network transport through end-user application and is supported by 1,500-plus security experts and support professionals.  Because AT&T's content delivery services are built into its network fabric, security is implemented at every layer, enabling AT&T to predicatively and proactively detect and repel malicious activity.

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

About AT&T

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

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