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Sino Payments to Provide Service for US and Japan Merchants

HONG KONG, April 9 -- Sino Payments, Inc. (http://www.sinopayments.com)  (BULLETIN BOARD: SNPY)  a provider of stand alone worldwide ecommerce processing capability today announced that it has submitted the first US ecommerce merchant account application to an existing bank partner.

In addition to providing service to ecommerce merchants in Asia, Europe and now North America, Sino Payments is accepting merchant applications worldwide directly via the Sino Payments website.

We are working with our Acquiring Bank partners and other merchants to pursue setup of both ecommerce and Sino Pay GPP deployment in Japan to provide ecommerce and IP physical store card processing in Japan to Japanese merchants.

Sino Payments' President and CEO Matthew Mecke stated, "Asian physical retailers continue to be a focus for Sino Payments, in addition to these, we see strong potential in services to groups based in Japan, Europe, the US and others in Greater China with regional operations and our merchant book in terms of large volume merchants for future projects as well as the number of existing merchants we have submitted continues to grow."

About Sino Payments, Inc.

Sino Payments is a US public company with offices in Hong Kong.  In addition to providing stand alone worldwide ecommerce processing capability, Sino Payments' proprietary IP transaction processing system (SinoPay GPP) is designed to convert transaction processing systems from old type dial up point of sale systems linked to sophisticated check out terminals to a modern seamless IP transaction process, reducing credit and debit card transaction processing times to between 3-5 seconds at checkout.  Sino Payments focuses on providing IP credit and debit card processing services to large retail chains, including supermarket chains and large regional multinational retailers, in China and throughout Asia.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for factual statements made herein, the information contained in this press release consists of forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the effect of changing economic conditions, competition within the credit and security industry, customer acceptance of products and other risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance, and Sino Payments, Inc. results could differ materially from those contained in such statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Sino Payments, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Source: Sino Payments, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Matthew Mecke, Chairman & CEO of Sino Payments, Inc.,
+1-631-458-1377, Investor Relations, +1-866-500-8985, or ir@sinopayments.com

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

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Crystal CG Sponsors the U.S. Pavilion of the Expo 2010 Shanghai

SHANGHAI, April 9, 2010--

    - Leading Enterprise Shows Chinese Visualization Charm

    Following the launch of the renowned Expo Shanghai Online
( http://www.expo.cn ), and previously won contracts with the Italy Pavilion
and the United Nations Pavilion to build their online pavilions for Expo 2010
Shanghai, Crystal Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Crystal CG) today announced a
cooperation deal with the U.S. Pavilion organizers to develop the U.S. online
pavilion. The new deal highlights the Company's commitment to the Expo as the
Designated Multimedia Design Service Provider of Expo 2010 Shanghai China.
With many multinational corporations, such as Microsoft and GE, being
sponsors of the U.S. Pavilion, Crystal CG is the first Chinese enterprise to
become a sponsor of the U.S. Pavilion.

    After the signing and unveiling the 3D promotional movie trailer for the
U.S. Pavilion, Crystal CG will soon focus on the development, building,
integration and communication issues of the U.S. online pavilion. Crystal CG
will incorporate its advanced, self-developed N-city technology, a cross-web
rich media production, and launch a platform designed to create a
"multi-dimensional" online display tool by realizing a 3D simulative and
interactive software system, through a series of standard production
procedures. This promising technology is widely used in a range of business
fields as an effective way of marketing.

    Since its establishment in 1995, Crystal CG has grown into the biggest
digital visualization service provider in Asia, with over 10 branches
worldwide, and is dedicated to providing world-class digital visualization
services on the back of its advanced digital 3D technologies.

    The cooperation with the U.S. Pavilion is viewed as another achievement
for Crystal CG while symbolizing its move into the international market. As a
global visualization specialist in the multimedia age, Crystal CG leverages
its advantages in communication and marketing and helps its clients to
realize their ideas by applying 3D visualization technology to creative
solutions. After the big success of its project as Beijing 2008 Games Graphic
Design Services Supplier, Crystal CG is now dedicating its efforts on the
Expo 2010 Shanghai China and as the Official Digital Imaging Services
Supplier of the London 2012 Olympic Games, striving to write a miraculous
chapter on the world stage for the visualization industry of China.

Source: Crystal Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Ms. Liu Xin, Marketing Department of Crystal CG (Shanghai), +86-21-5230-7699, or liuxin@shcrystal.com

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Cache-A Launches LTO-5 Archive Appliance - Pro-Cache5

Revolutionary Platform Raises the Bar in Content Archiving, Interchange, Access

MORGAN HILL, Calif., April 9 -- Cache-A today introduced Pro-Cache5, a revolutionary archive appliance for digital film, broadcast and video professionals working with file-based workflows. One of the first LTO-5 archive products on the market, Pro-Cache5 takes advantage of this next-generation technology to offer nearly double the storage capacity of existing LTO-4 cartridges - now 1.5 terabytes (TB)/LTO-5 cartridge - while also providing significantly faster archiving speeds.

Cache-A is featuring Pro-Cache5 at this year's National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB 2010) in Booth SL7906 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, April 12-15.

"Pro-Cache5 offers the most advanced tape-based storage technology and defines a new category of archive appliances," said Phil Ritti, President and CEO of Cache-A Corporation. "Pro-Cache5 offers many of the advanced on-set and in-studio features demanded by today's media industry professionals for content archiving, interchange and access. At the same time, it offers the most cost-effective way to manage multiple terabytes of archived data in a professional media environment."

Building on the acclaimed and highly adaptable Pro-Cache platform, the small form factor Pro-Cache5 enables creative professionals to create source masters in acquisition workflows when using the new memory card or disk-based cameras. At the same time, it also provides long-term archival storage with easy access to content assets at every stage of production.

Leveraging the technical innovations of LTO-5, Pro-Cache5 further extends data tape's key role in ensuring long-term content retention, archiving and disaster recovery. Pro-Cache5 writes data on low-cost, secure, portable, interchangeable and IT industry-standard LTO-5 tape cartridges using the standard "tar" format, and the archive life is 30 years. LTO-5 offers read/write compatibility with LTO-4 to ensure a truly future-proof solution that protects investments, eases implementation and permits source master content to be accessed over a long period of time.

The Pro-Cache Platform

Based on the upgradeable and expandable Pro-Cache platform, both the LTO-5 based Pro-Cache5 and LTO-4 based Pro-Cache4 network-attached archive appliances are easy to install and use. Operating system-independent, they can be deployed into Windows, MacOS and Unix environments to provide direct access to archived data from any platform with simultaneous multi-user access and volume sharing.

Both the rack-mountable Pro-Cache5 and Pro-Cache4 offer an internal 2TB of RAID configurable as either striped for maximum speed (RAID 0) or for data redundancy with mirrored reliability (RAID 1). With additional ExpressCard and eSATA connections, the Pro-Cache platform is ideal for the fast archiving of direct connected storage. It also offers SAS connections for high-speed mounts and expansion as well as a sturdy three rack unit (3RU)/half rack chassis for industrial compatibility.

In addition, the Pro-Cache platform can be upgraded to control robotic libraries. With a library upgrade, users can archive across multiple cartridges automatically and retrieve content over the network without manual intervention. With dozens of cartridges automatically accessible in the library, Pro-Cache can still manage more than 100TB of shelf-stored content.

About Cache-A Corporation

One of the first companies to introduce an LTO-5 product, Cache-A is a leading supplier of network-attached archive appliances for the digital film, broadcast and professional video industries. Cache-A's archive appliances provide both source masters for digital acquisition and project archives, using low-cost and easy-to-deploy configurations based on industry standard LTO tape. http://www.cache-a.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional resources on today's news, please visit: http://www.cache-a.com/productspro.php

  CONTACT:

  Randy Savicky
  Strategy + Communications
  (W) 203-226-6156
  (M) 203-571-8151
  randy@strategypluscommunications.com

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: Cache-A Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Randy Savicky, Strategy + Communications, (W) +1-203-226-6156,
or (M) +1-203-571-8151, randy@strategypluscommunications.com

Web Site:  http://www.cache-a.com/

Salesforce.com Chairman and CEO to Speak at Google Atmosphere April 12, 2010

Event to be audiocast live on salesforce.com's investor relations website

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9 -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing company, today announced that Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of salesforce.com, will speak at Google Atmosphere at the Google campus in Mountain View on Monday, April 12th, 2010 at 2:00 pm PT.

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A live audiocast of Benioff's presentation will be available on salesforce.com's website at http://www.salesforce.com/investor.

About salesforce.com

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

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

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

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

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CONTACT:  Stacey Thiell, Public Relations of salesforce.com,
+1-415-536-6164, sthiell@salesforce.com

Web Site:  http://www.salesforce.com/

MainConcept and AMD Collaborate to Accelerate High-Definition Video Encode

MainConcept H.264/AVC Codec Package Takes Advantage of ATI Stream Technology for GPU Acceleration

AACHEN, Germany and SAN DIEGO, April 9 -- MainConcept GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX) and one of the world's premier providers of video and audio codecs and software development kits (SDKs) to the consumer, broadcast and professional markets, today announced a strategic collaboration with AMD (NYSE:AMD) to accelerate digital video encode. MainConcept plans to leverage ATI Stream technology from AMD and OpenCL(TM) standards to accelerate the encoding capabilities within its H.264/AVC (Advanced Video Coding) Pro Encoder codec package by taking advantage of available graphics processors (GPUs) in PCs. MainConcept will be demonstrating this encode acceleration for the first time on AMD's latest professional graphics solution, the ATI FirePro(TM) V8800, at the 2010 NAB Show April 12-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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MainConcept intends to harness the compute power of GPUs, in addition to the multi-CPU support already enabled in H.264, to speed up the encoding process with advanced video coding. H.264/AVC is just one of the many industry standard video codecs supported by the MainConcept Codec SDK, which contains everything professional software developers need to integrate video and audio compression into their applications.

"MainConcept is committed to supplying a codec for every platform, and AMD can help them achieve this goal with our ATI Stream technology, enabled on AMD's consumer and professional graphics solutions*, and built on the OpenCL(TM) industry standard application programming interface," said Janet Matsuda, senior director, AMD Professional Graphics. "By choosing to accelerate encoding for H.264/AVC Pro Encoder with ATI Stream technology, not only is MainConcept helping its developers speed up the encoding process by tapping into the power of GPUs but they are also allowing the applications they develop to run on even more computing platforms."

Industry standards enable the seamless interoperability video professionals and developers experience today. As the developer community looks to harness the power and performance associated with heterogeneous architectures, industry standards are needed for developing applications capable of running on all of the available processors in a system. OpenCL is designed to enable developers to write vendor-neutral, cross-platforms applications capable of being accelerated by the most appropriate processors within a system, whether it is the CPU, GPU or others. This widely supported industry standard unlocks developers from vendor-specific implementations and gives them the freedom to choose.

"H.264 uses the latest innovations in video compression technology to provide incredible video quality from the smallest amount of video data, and numerous broadcast, cable, videoconferencing and consumer electronics companies consider it the video codec of choice for their new products and services," said Muzaffer Beygirci, Managing Director of MainConcept. "By collaborating with AMD to accelerate the encoding capabilities of our H.264/AVC codec package, we can provide our users with optimal compression and format conversion rates for digital video across a broad range of applications."

Please stop by the MainConcept booth at the LVCC, South Hall Upper level, booth #SU 6825 to learn more about MainConcept's OpenCL H.264/AVC Encoder. For a complete list of AMD graphics products supported by ATI Stream SDK version 2.0, please visit http://developer.amd.com/stream.

  *Requires ATI Stream technology-enabled applications.

  About MainConcept

MainConcept GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), is one of the world's premier providers of high-quality audio and video codec solutions for consumer and professional applications. Many of the world's best consumer electronics and computer manufacturers, handheld device makers, and creative software providers rely on MainConcept embedded codec solutions to deliver a superb audio and video experience to their customers, in virtually all popular consumer formats. MainConcept also provides comprehensive encoding and decoding solutions to the broadcast and professional video industry in the form of codecs for integration into creative software suites, as well as complete after-market plug-in solutions for adding new video format support into popular Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software packages. MainConcept The Codec People®.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX, Inc.'s visibility within the investment community. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX and MainConcept's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX® or MainConcept technologies may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk that DivX and MainConcept's activities may not result in the growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of the DivX and MainConcept brands; risks associated with DivX and MainConcept's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of DivX and MainConcept's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks related to the effect of intellectual property rights claims; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX and MainConcept are providing this information as of the date of this release and do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All trademarks are the property of their owners and are used for informational purposes only.

OpenCL and the OpenCL logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. used by permission by Khronos. All other trademarks remain the property of their owner(s), and are used for informational purposes only.

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Source: MainConcept
   

CONTACT:  Guido Mueller of MainConcept GmbH, +49 241 4010 80,
press@mainconcept.com

a2network Corporation Launches Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot in Japan

a2network First in Japan to Launch MiFi with High-speed Wireless Connectivity For Up To Five Devices Simultaneously

SAN DIEGO and TOKYO, April 9 -- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVTL), a provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today announced that a2network Corporation, a leading Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) for DoCoMo in Japan, is launching the Novatel Wireless' MiFi(TM) 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

The MiFi platform represents the industry's first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, a new category of mobile broadband that lets users put their world of content, services and connectivity in their pocket. Unlike existing router solutions that require an external broadband modem and serve only to provide connectivity, the MiFi platform creates a personal cloud of high-speed Internet connectivity that can be easily shared between multiple users and up to five Wi-Fi devices such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices and multimedia players.

"As a leading MVNO in Japan, a2network Corporation has the established expertise to meet the increasing demand for innovative and easy to use mobile connectivity solutions for both business and casual use," said Rob Hadley, CMO, Novatel Wireless. "With the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, a2network Corporation is providing its customers with unrivaled high speed Internet access for their wireless devices anywhere they want to go."

The MiFi 2372 platform supports 800MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz bands for local service in Japan, as well as for global roaming.  It also includes a microSD slot for expandable memory that can be accessed and shared over the Wi-Fi link with up to five simultaneous users, located within 10 meters of the unit.  For its innovative design and engineering, the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot was named the "Best of Innovations" award winner in the "Enabling Technologies" category at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2010 in Las Vegas, among the many other awards garnered since its launch.

"a2network Corporation is dedicated to delivering the most advanced wireless solutions to users across Japan, and throughout our operating regions worldwide," said Mr. Akihito Monta, CEO, a2network Corporation. "We are excited to be the first MVNO in Japan to deliver the unprecedented functionality and access of the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372."

The MiFi 2372 device will be available through a2network Corporation at the end of April 2010.

More information is available via a2network Corporation website: http://www.a2network.jp.

ABOUT A2NETWORK CORPORATION

a2network Corporation operates as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and offers "berrymobile" phone service to users in Japan, Germany, Belgium, Thailand, and the UK. It also functions as a mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) to provide other MVNOs with support. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. http://www.a2network.jp.

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G wireless technologies.  Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems and embedded modules enable high-speed wireless Internet access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit http://www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date.  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein.  These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights.  These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.

(C) 2010 Novatel Wireless.  All rights reserved.  The Novatel Wireless name and logo and MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc.  Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

  Contacts:          Julie Cunningham             Cara Sloman
                     Novatel Wireless             Nadel Phelan
                     (858) 431-3711               (831) 440-2411
                     pr@nvtl.comcara@nadelphelan.com

Source: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Julie Cunningham of Novatel Wireless, +1-858-431-3711,
pr@nvtl.com; or Cara Sloman of Nadel Phelan, +1-831-440-2411,
cara@nadelphelan.com, for Novatel Wireless

Web Site:  http://www.a2network.jp/

Slang and Konami Enter the Ring to Bring Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring to Next Generation Consoles

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 9 -- Slang announced today an exclusive distribution deal with Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. to handle the supply and sales of the highly anticipated wrestling video game Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring to retail shelves and into hands of fans across the United States, Canada and Latin America with the exception of Mexico, which will be distributed by Slang's parent company Gamexpress.

Slang received the Secretariat of Economy's (Secretaria de Economia) award in the category of Innovation and Technological Development for their work on Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring. Developed by Immersion Games and Sabarasa, and published under license of Televisa Home Entertainment, Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring brings the wildly popular sport of Mexican Lucha Libre to next generation consoles. Complete with superstar Luchadores from Mexico's most popular wrestling league, AAA, fans will have to use cunning strategy, a wide variety of aggressive strike and counter-strike moves and grapple holds, and acrobatic aerial assaults in order to gain the support of the crowd and decide the combat's outcome in their favor.

"In committing ourselves to honoring the rich tradition and culture of Lucha Libre we have amassed a team of passionate and dedicated individuals to create Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring," said Abraham Bautista, CEO of Slang. "To further ensure that Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring will be the best wrestling game on the market we approached Konami, another company steeped in rich tradition of creating highly successful entertainment experiences, to help handle the distribution and sales of our game to retailers."

Konami, a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties possesses an unparalleled catalogue of top tier software franchises including Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution, Castlevania, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, among other top sellers.  Slang will leverage Konami's industry leading distribution and sales expertise in the American, Canadian and Latin American markets to ensure the game's success.

"We are thrilled at the opportunity to share in the launch of Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring," said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.  "This is an important title for us because it is our first entry into the licensed wrestling sports category. We have a strong track record for delivering great content and this title will serve to further enhance our reputation as a pre-eminent third party video game company."

Slang and Konami will distribute AAA Lucha Libre: Heroes del Ring to retailers August 9, 2010.

About Slang

Slang is a console video game publisher dedicated to promoting the creativity and innovation of Hispanic culture and is the publishing venture of Latin America's foremost videogame distributor for over 20 years, Gamexpress. Based in Redwood City, CA, Slang specializes in delivering entertainment products derived from Hispanic culture into the mass market for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM). Slang's upcoming Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring will be released in Summer 2010.

  For more information on Slang go to http://www.slang.vg.

  About Konami

Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at http://www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

Source: Slang
   

CONTACT:  Jim Redner of The Redner Group, +1-323-217-4314,
jimredner@therednergroup.com, for Slang, or Jay Boor of Konami Digital
Entertainment, Inc., +1-310-220-8147, jb27786@konami.com

Web Site:  http://www.slang.vg/
http://www.konami.com/

Digi Launches Industry's First Enterprise Class Cellular Router with Qualcomm Gobi Technology

- New flexible Digi TransPort WR44 provides global carrier diversity -

MINNETONKA, Minn., April 9 -- Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) today introduced the Digi TransPort(TM) WR44 with Gobi, the industry's first enterprise class cellular router with Qualcomm Gobi(TM) technology. Gobi technology supports either High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) or Evolution- Data Optimized (EV-DO) networks from the same cellular radio.  This means the Digi TransPort WR44 with Gobi can connect to virtually any cellular network in the world.  Customers can now develop one solution for use in multiple regions to reduce cost and improve efficiency.  It also minimizes risk by allowing customers to support a different standard in the future than initially selected.

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"The Digi TransPort WR44 with Gobi provides anywhere global connectivity for the enterprise and greater flexibility for device deployment," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International. "This makes it easier and more efficient for organizations to connect to their remote assets throughout the world."

The Digi TransPort WR44 is an all-in-one enterprise class cellular router with an integrated Wi-Fi access point.  The multi-function Digi TransPort WR44 provides high-speed connectivity to remote devices by combining a 3G cellular router, state-of-the-art security, advanced routing, an Ethernet switch, global positioning system (GPS), telemetry and Wi-Fi access point in one device.  This unique combination of enterprise class features and flexible wireless functionality makes the router ideal for connecting remote devices in vertical applications such as transportation, remote office and retail point- of-sale.

"Qualcomm's Gobi technology is unique in that it provides reliable, transparent 3G connectivity to both EV-DO and HSPA networks," said Beau Beck, senior director of wireless connectivity at Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "This allows customers to access global networks and critical information from nearly anywhere in the world."

The Digi TransPort WR44 with Gobi is available now.  It is currently certified by AT&T with Verizon and Sprint certifications expected in Q2 2010. For more information, visit http://www.digi.com/wr44 .

About Digi International

Digi International is making wireless M2M easy by developing reliable products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the Web.  Digi offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  For more information, visit Digi's Web site at http://www.digi.com/ , or call +852-2833-1008.

All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  Press Contacts:
   Kylie Chan
   Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
   Digi International
   Tel:   +852-2833-1008
   Fax:   +852-2572-9989
   Email: kylie.chan@digi.com

Source: Digi International
   

CONTACT: Kylie Chan of Digi International, Channel Marketing Manager,
Asia Pacific, +852-2833-1008, fax, +852-2572-9989, kylie.chan@digi.com

Web site: http://www.digi.com/wr44
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LCN.com Introduce New Partnership With Sage Pay, the UK's Leading Payment Service Provider

LONDON, April 9, 2010--     LCN.com, one of the largest UK domain registration and web hosting
companies, today announced a new partnership with Sage Pay, the UK's leading
independent payment provider.

    To celebrate this partnership, Sage Pay and LCN.com are offering an
exclusive deal of 1 month's free processing to any customer who has an active
web hosting or eShop hosting (http://www.lcn.com/eshops) package within their
LCN.com account. SMEs and entrepreneurs can use the Sage Pay payment gateway
solution to connect to all the major UK Merchant account providers, thus
enabling businesses to securely accept card payments from their customers.

    "We're really pleased to be working with LCN.com. Making it easy for
people to do business is what Sage Pay is about. Often working out how your
customers will pay you can be a last minute panic, but with LCN.com's
offering and the out-of-the box Sage Pay module, merchants have one less
thing to worry about," says Sage Pay's Managing Director, Simon Black.

    The integration between Sage Pay and LCN.com also alleviates another
worry for online traders: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI
DSS), a set of rules designed by the card schemes to ensure the secure use of
card data. Becoming PCI DSS compliant is a common hurdle for all businesses
wishing to accept card payments from their customers. "The beauty of
LCN.com's eShop with Sage Pay is that it removes the need for a full PCI DSS
audit and reduces the cost of the PCI DSS overhead which for a start-up
business can be an un-factored cost," adds Simon Black.

    Mark Boost, Managing Director of LCN.com comments, "Both LCN.com and Sage
Pay are dedicated to providing customers with the most powerful solutions
within our respective industries. Sage Pay payment processing enables LCN.com
customers to get on with running their business as the solution provides the
key benefits of being simple to manage and easy to integrate.

    "With Sage Pay, we have gained a trusted partner that offers an
affordable, reliable, and secure solution to customers wishing to accept
cards online. The incentive of free payment processing to LCN.com customers
is definitely something new and existing eShop customers will be delighted to
hear."

    To find out more about the partnership and to receive one months free
payment processing visit http://www.lcn.com

    About Sage Pay

    Sage Pay is the union of Protx, the fastest growing payment service
provider (PSP) and Sage, one of the UK's most trusted business brands. We
offer our 28,000+ customers a secure payment service for the millions of
transactions that we undertake on their behalf each year.

    The philosophy that has driven us since our launch in 2001 is still at
the heart of our business - to give our customers more than they pay for, and
to make it really easy for them to do business. We make the process of
accepting payments simple, fast and safe. Whether your need for online
payment is simple, or completely tailored, we can help to make accepting
payments online, over the phone or via mail order more profitable. For more
information, please visit http://www.sagepay.com

    About LCN.com

    LCN.com has been providing world class web hosting since 2000 and is one
of the UK's largest web hosting companies with 180,000 current customers
hosting over 350,000 sites. For more information, visit http://www.LCN.com

    To follow LCN.com on Twitter visit http://www.twitter.com/LCN_com

    To become a fan of LCN.com on Facebook visit
http://www.facebook.com/lcndotcom

Source: Sage Pay

Contacts: Amy Monro, Sage Pay PR Executive, +44(0)207-685-3337; Barry Fenning, LCN.com, Marketing Director, +44-1438-342-452

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ERG Now Offering Hollywood and Independent Movies in the Popular DivX(R) Format

SAN DIEGO and SON, Netherlands, April 9, 2010--

    - Leading movie rental company in the Benelux enables consumers to watch
premium movies on millions of DivX Certified(R) devices

    DivX, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIVX), a leading digital media company, and
Entertainment Retail Group (ERG), today announced the availability of
Hollywood and independent films in the popular DivX(R) format at ERG's
online storefront http://www.moviemaxonline.eu. The launch marks the first
download-to-own (DTO) offering of DivX movies available to consumers in the
Benelux. Consumers will be able to download movies directly in the DivX
format for viewing on a wide range of DivX Certified(R) devices.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081124/DIVXLOGO)

    DivX technology is incorporated in more than 250 million DivX devices
that have shipped into the market worldwide from major consumer electronics
manufacturers, including DVD players, digital TVs, gaming consoles, Blu-ray
disc players, and portable DVD players. Consumers are free to transfer their
DivX movies via DVDs, USB drives, SD memory cards, and portable hard drives,
or stream content over a home network for playback on their registered DivX
Certified devices

    ERG possesses a 65% market share in Belgium, Luxemburg and the
Netherlands with 440 Movie Max and Videoland retail outlets. By offering
films in the DivX format, ERG will benefit from the high consumer awareness
of DivX throughout the Benelux, where the Company's brand is widely
recognized.

    The DivX format allows movies to be compressed to a fraction of their
original size while still maintaining excellent visual quality. Full length
movies can be quickly downloaded from the Internet and played on DivX
Certified devices via DVDs, USB thumbdrives, SD memory cards, and portable
hard-drives, or streamed directly over a home network using DLNA.

    "We're pleased to bring movies in the DivX format to another region of
Europe, giving consumers in Belgium, Luxemburg and the Netherlands the
opportunity to enjoy films from top Hollywood and independent studios on the
DivX Certified devices they own," said Kevin Hell, Chief Executive Officer,
DivX, Inc. "Our relationship with ERG is an important step as we expand the
availability of premium content in the DivX format throughout Europe."

    "DivX technology is synonymous with quality and portability," said Co
Mast, Chief Executive Officer, ERG. "The ability to deliver such a
high-quality viewing experience is one way in which we can differentiate our
product offering and compete successfully as we expand our business online."

    Products that bear the DivX Certified logo have undergone a rigorous
testing program to ensure a high-quality DivX media experience, including
reliable video creation and playback, interoperability with other DivX
Certified devices and the visual quality users expect from DivX.

    For more information about ERG visit http://www.e-r-g.eu.

    For more information about DivX, visit http://www.divx.com.

    About DivX

    DivX, Inc. is a leading digital media company that enables consumers to
enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX
creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the
"three screens" comprising today's consumer media environment-the PC, the
television and mobile devices. Over 250 million DivX devices have shipped
into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also
offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the
distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a
globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions
of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital
home.

    About Entertainment Retail Group (ERG)

    Since its beginnings in 1996, ERG expanded quickly to become the leading
movie rental place for the Benelux. Originally comprised of two retail
brands, "Movie MAX" and "Videoland", the company has recently launched an
online store.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in
nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but
are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's visibility within the
investment community and statements regarding the online availability of new
releases in the DivX format. Such forward-looking statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX's
actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any
results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX
technology may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market
opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk
that the Company's activities may not result in the growth of profitable
revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of
the DivX brand; risks associated with DivX's ability to penetrate existing
and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of
DivX's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks that new releases may
not be available for download in the DivX format as quickly as anticipated,
if at all; risks related to the effect of intellectual property rights
claims; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of DivX's
most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary
statement. DivX is providing this information as of the date of this release
and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

Source: DivX, Inc.

Media, Jennifer Baumgartner, +1-503-901-5371, jbaumgartner@divxcorp.com, or Investors, Karen Fisher, +1-858-882-6415, kfisher@divxcorp.com, both of DivX, Inc.

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Electronic Game Card, Inc. Begins Forensic Review of Circumstances of Withdrawal of Audit Opinions and Announces Management Changes

IRVINE, Calif., NEW YORK and LONDON, April 8 -- Electronic Game Card, Inc.  (BULLETIN BOARD: EGMI)  ("EGC"), announced today that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has begun a forensic review of the circumstances that gave rise to EGC's independent auditors' withdrawal of its audit opinions for EGC's financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.  EGC also announced that it will be unable to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

EGC announced that Lee Cole and Anna Houssels have resigned from the board of directors.  Ms. Houssels has also resigned from her position as Executive Vice President of EGC.  EGC also disclosed that Linden Boyne, EGC's Interim Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will no longer be serving in those positions.  No replacements for Mr. Cole, Ms. Houssels or Mr. Boyne have been named.  EGC announced that it has retained Shearman & Sterling LLP as its legal counsel.

  Kevin Donovan
  Chief Executive Officer
  Electronic Game Card, Inc.
  e-mail: investor.relations@electronicgamecard.com

  About Electronic Game Card, Inc.

Electronic Game Card, Inc.,  (BULLETIN BOARD: EGMI) , develops, produces and markets innovative games to the casinos and lottery, toys and games, education, and promotional industry worldwide. The Company's lead product is the EGC Electronic GameCard(TM), a unique credit card-sized pocket game combining patent and patent-pending proprietary technology of interactive capability with "instant win" excitement. The "EGC Electronic GameCard(TM)" can be programmed to suit a variety of gaming and promotion applications.

For further information please visit http://www.electronicgamecard.com

This news release contains disclosures that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management's expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects should be considered forward-looking.  Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "continue," "efforts," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "strategy," "will," "goal," "target," "prospects," "potential," "optimistic," "confident," "likely," "probable" or similar expressions.  These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. We caution that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, among others: the outcome of the company's forensic accounting review; the outcome of litigation involving the company; the company's ability to meet its obligations under existing and anticipated contractual obligations; the company's ability to develop, market, sell and distribute desirable applications, products and services and to protect its intellectual property; the ability and willingness of third-party manufacturers to timely and cost-effectively fulfill orders from the company; the ability of the company's customers to pay and the timeliness of such payments, particularly during recessionary periods; the company' ability to obtain financing as and when needed; changes in consumer demands and preferences; the company's ability to attract and retain management and employees with appropriate skills and expertise; the impact of changes in market, legal and regulatory conditions and in the applicable business environment, including actions of competitors; and other factors as may be discussed in the documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  EGC may not actually achieve the goals or plans described in its forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on these statements.  EGC undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Source: Electronic Game Card, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kevin Donovan, Chief Executive Officer of Electronic Game Card,
Inc., 866-924-2924, investor.relations@electronicgamecard.com

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

MicroStrategy Announces Beta Release of iPhone Apps Development Platform

Allows Rapid Development of Mobile Business Applications

MCLEAN, Va., April 8 -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that it will offer a mobile application platform for developing and deploying iPhone Apps.

MicroStrategy Mobile for iPhone offers a new way to develop and deploy iPhone Apps that is faster, easier, and more maintainable than using traditional Integrated Development Environments. MicroStrategy Mobile for iPhone offers the following benefits:

  --  Reduces the time to develop new iPhone Apps -- MicroStrategy's mobile
      app platform includes the infrastructure needed to support each new
      iPhone App, so application developers only need to focus on creating
      the user experience and not on the back-end infrastructure.
  --  Easy for non-developers to create professional iPhone Apps --
      MicroStrategy's iPhone applications do not require any coding. Using
      MicroStrategy's mobile app platform, iPhone Apps are assembled in a
      point-and-click fashion. App creators can choose from an array of
      finely-designed, iPhone-optimized displays and controls.
  --  Easy for companies to rapidly deploy iPhone App updates --
      MicroStrategy's mobile app platform uses an on-demand form of
      application deployment called "in-stream" deployment. As soon as new
      or updated applications are ready, they are instantly available to
      iPhone users directly from MicroStrategy's mobile app platform.

"Utilizing platforms that can easily assemble applications on mobile computing environments like Apple iPhone is the wave of the future," said Mark Smith, CEO and EVP Research, Ventana Research. "MicroStrategy's release of its new platform and capabilities will not only help to deliver world-class BI to Apple iPhone, but also make the assembly and publishing of a broader set of information-class applications much simpler to accomplish."

Mobile BI applications represent a new breed of business applications that are simple-to-use, highly focused, and available whenever and wherever business is conducted. Business people no longer need to delay decision-making due to a lack of information or delay executing a transaction simply because they are away from their desks. Mobile applications delivered through smartphones such as the iPhone have the potential to revolutionize business processes across every industry.

  For example, mobile BI applications can:
  --  Provide executives with real-time performance information 24 hours a
      day
  --  Enable claims adjusters to complete claims immediately on site
  --  Empower sales associates to offer discounts and cross-sell
      recommendations at the moment of the sale
  --  Provide regional managers the ability to manage their stores,
      restaurants, bank branches, and other retail outlets
  --  Deliver management information and guidance to franchise owners
  --  Give plant managers up-to-the-minute data on plant operations
  --  Allow inventory managers to reorder stock while managing the warehouse
      floor
  --  Provide health care professionals with immediate access to patient
      test results

"MicroStrategy's new mobile app platform will allow us to develop the vast majority of our iPhone Apps without coding," said Terry Adams, Senior Director at Herbalife. "MicroStrategy's platform approach to mobile application development will allow us to develop a series of business apps for the iPhone quickly and with less effort than building them from scratch using the Apple SDK."

"MicroStrategy's many years of experience in providing scalable, enterprise-class platform technology enables us to deliver a mobile application platform that is both industrial-strength and highly flexible," said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. "Our new mobile app platform gives companies the flexibility to create a broad array of intuitive business applications that seamlessly access back-end databases and systems, and delivers the same high performance and ease of management and administration that is expected from MicroStrategy."

MicroStrategy is currently accepting applications for inclusion in its MicroStrategy Mobile for iPhone beta program.  To find out more, visit http://www.microstrategy.com/mobile/platform.

About MicroStrategy

Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology.  MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day.  Companies choose MicroStrategy for its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. MicroStrategy offers free reporting software that can be downloaded from its website, http://www.microstrategy.com/freereportingsoftware. More information about MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) is available at http://www.microstrategy.com.

MicroStrategy and MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries.  Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

This press release may include statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements," including statements relating to the development of new products, services or new product features, including the product features that we are seeking to develop as part of our high performance initiative, and statements containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of MicroStrategy Incorporated and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could contribute to such differences include delays in our ability to develop and ship products and provide services containing the product features described in this press release and customer acceptance of any new or modified products and services that we may develop as a result of our high performance initiative.  By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

  MSTR-G

  Contact:
  Wende Cover
  MicroStrategy Incorporated
  703-770-1646
  wcover@microstrategy.com

Source: MicroStrategy Incorporated
   

CONTACT:  Wende Cover, MicroStrategy Incorporated, +1-703-770-1646,
wcover@microstrategy.com

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

HBN Interactive Acquires Leading Online Foreclosure Help Site IAmFacingForeclosure.com

Latest Acquisition Extends Consumer Reach of Company's Real Estate Vertical

MARIETTA, Ga., April 8 -- HBN Interactive today announced the acquisition of IAmFacingForeclosure.com, a leading foreclosure help website.

IAmFacingForeclosure.com has grown by 200% during the last two months and is projected to have well over 500,000 UVs (unique visitors) in 2010.  This growth is driven by the site's collection of foreclosure help experts and foreclosure assistance companies.

"This is a hot area," said Duane LeGate, CEO of HBN Interactive. "Foreclosures continue to plague the real estate market and there are no clear cut solutions for homeowners.  Our mission at IAmFacingForeclosure.com is to is to walk the homeowner through the minefield of options and provide them with the service(s) and advice that best suits their personal situation."

IAmFacingForeclosure.com is a perfect compliment to HBN Interactive's portfolio of real estate related companies, some of which include: HouseBuyerNetwork.com which focuses on short sales on behalf of the homeowner, SellMyHouseFast.com which introduces homeowners to quick sale solutions, and ~4,000 other real estate web properties with related resources. Since its establishment in 2004, HBN's real estate vertical has expanded from a single website to include over 4,000 principal websites which consist of millions of monthly page views.

"We are very focused on helping homeowners face the challenges in today's extreme real estate market. By leveraging HBN Interactive's suite of services, homeowners can: sell their house in a quick and efficient manner, short sale their house with HBN's experts, buy discounted property, and perform various other real estate related transactions," added LeGate. "We believe the market will continue to struggle for years, and we plan to continue to bring innovative solutions to the market that will benefit homeowners that need immediate assistance."

About HBN Interactive

Founded in 2004, HBN Interactive is a unique and leading Internet Real Estate Media Company. HBN Interactive has assisted close to one million homeowners needing specialized assistance.  HBN Interactive has built a network of the best professional service providers in the real estate arena that can assist both home sellers and home buyers.

  Contact
  Duane LeGate
  888-888-3034
  Duane@Hbninteractive.com

Source: HBN Interactive
   

CONTACT:  Duane LeGate, +1-888-888-3034, Duane@Hbninteractive.com

New Ships in the Old World: Celebrity Cruises' Solstice Class Ships to Summer in Europe

Summer 2011 Europe and Alaska itineraries to open for sale, offering loyalty program members opportunity to be first to experience newest ship

MIAMI, April 8 -- For those who have swooned over Celebrity Cruises' stylish new Solstice-class ships since their introduction in 2008, the year 2011 will be the summer of love. Inspired by its new brand platform, "Designed for you," Celebrity Cruises has created a destination line-up for the summer of 2011 that will place all four of its Solstice-class ships - including Celebrity Silhouette, which will set sail next year - in Europe at the same time, for the first time.

The move marks the return of the widely lauded Celebrity Solstice - the class's flagship vessel - to Europe. Celebrity's 2011 Europe season also will include a series of new seven-night Mediterranean voyages on Celebrity Constellation, which will undergo a series of refreshments inspired by the Solstice-class vessels, later this month. Celebrity's 2011 summer voyages and cruisetours will open for sale beginning tomorrow and continuing through the coming weeks. Celebrity's Captain's Club members can be the first to book voyages on Celebrity Silhouette in Europe and, in a Solstice-class first, in the Caribbean out of Bayonne, New Jersey, in the winter of 2011-12. Celebrity opened its summer Bermuda voyages - 7-night roundtrip sailings from Bayonne, New Jersey, on Celebrity Summit - on March 10.

"We believe our summer destination line-up perfectly complements our commitment to designing cruise vacations around our guests' interests - a commitment that is central to our brand platform, 'Designed for you,'" said Dan Hanrahan, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises. "Our guests told us what they wanted in ship design, cuisine, accommodations and innovations, and we designed our Solstice-class ships around those desires. Our guests said that they want to experience that same style on our other ships, and we committed to invest $200 million to "Solsticize," or refit, our Millennium-class ships to reflect some of the Solstice-class venues and design attributes. Now, we have designed a dynamic new cruise calendar valued by discerning cruisers and reflective of the same level of service and sophistication we offer onboard."

When Celebrity Silhouette sets sail for the first time in July 2011, she will offer a unique maiden voyage from Hamburg to Rome and a special nine-night Mediterranean voyage. Then, she will offer a series of 12- and 13-night Holy Land sailings roundtrip out of Rome. Celebrity Equinox also will sail from Rome, offering 10- and 11-night roundtrip Mediterranean cruises.

Celebrity Solstice, offering summer Caribbean voyages out of Fort Lauderdale in the summer of 2010, will return to Europe next summer with a series of 12 night round-trip itineraries out of Barcelona, and Celebrity Eclipse - launching next month in Southampton, England - will offer a similar line-up from that same port in 2011. The 2011 Europe cruises on Celebrity Solstice, and Celebrity Equinox will open for sale to the general public beginning tomorrow; Celebrity Eclipse is already open for booking.

In another Solstice-class first, Celebrity Silhouette will sail from Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey, offering cruisers throughout the Northeast easy driving access to a vacation on the newest ship in the line's award-winning fleet. After Celebrity Silhouette makes her debut in Europe, she will homeport in Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey during the winter of 2011-12, with a series of 12-night Caribbean voyages. Members of Celebrity's loyalty program, Captain's Club, will have exclusive first-booking rights to Celebrity Silhouette's 2011-12 summer and winter itineraries, beginning tomorrow, through April 19. Additional details for Captain's Club members can be found at http://www.celebritycruises.com/bookingevent. Beginning April 20, the bookings of Celebrity Silhouette will be open to the public.

With a number of guests and travel agents expressing strong interest in having a variety of lengths of Mediterranean sailings, and to showcase its soon-to-be "Solsticized" Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity designed a series of back-to-back seven-night cruises roundtrip out of Athens. Guests can take these separately or as a 14-night cruise. Three sets of the cruises will sail in September and October, and with only one or two sea days per cruise, the itineraries offer guests the opportunity to fully experience the culture-rich "Holy Land" and Greek isles. The summer 2011 season also will mark the first time that Celebrity will have six ships in Europe, with Celebrity Mercury sailing in the region as well. In total, Celebrity will visit 70 total ports in 23 countries in Europe, including six new ports: Leknes (Lofoten) and Longyearbyen, Norway; Bari and La Spezia, Italy; Bodrum, Turkey; and Kotor, Montenegro. Celebrity Constellation's and Celebrity Mercury's 2011 Europe voyages will open in the coming weeks.

Cruisers who wish to make the most of their time in Europe can choose from a variety of cruisetours, land tours offered pre-cruise that are combined with the cruise itself for a longer, more in-depth experience of a destination. In Europe in 2011, Celebrity will offer a new four-night Greece package on Celebrity Constellation out of Athens. The package features Athens, Delphi (with an overnight in Itea) and Olympia. Additionally, Celebrity will offer a variety of escorted cruisetour packages with colorful, immersive experiences in various cities:

  --  A four-night Madrid and Barcelona package
  --  A five-night Venice, Florence and Rome package
  --  A four-night Paris and London package
  --  A three-night Paris and Amsterdam package

Celebrity has designed a variety of shore excursions to round out the cruise experience by contrasting the new-world style and design of Celebrity's ships with the old-world culture of Europe. Can't-miss examples include:

  --  In Ephesus, Turkey, the famous ruins of Ephesus, the largest
      collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean, including the
      iconic Library of Celsus.
  --  In Israel, during itineraries offering overnight stays, two-day
      overland tours of some of the most sacred sites in the Holy Land,
      including Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Wailing Wall, and the Church of the
      Holy Sepulcher.
  --  In Cairo, Egypt, trips to the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx.
      Itineraries with two days in Egypt offer overland tour options to
      explore further into this fascinating country.
  --  In Naples, Italy, a trip to explore either the ruins of Pompeii, a
      venue that every world explorer should visit at least once in their
      lifetime, or a trip to the intriguing Isle of Capri, the world's most
      romantic European spot - or both.
  --  In Florence, Italy, tours of Michelangelo's "David," Ghiberti's
      "Bronze Doors" and numerous architectural wonders including the Ponte
      Vecchio, Duomo and Pisa's Leaning Tower and Field of Miracles.
  --  In Berlin, Germany, a visit to the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag,
      which served as Germany's Parliament building until the early 1930s,
      and Potsdam Square, where the Berlin Wall used to stand.

When Celebrity Cruises' 2011-12 Alaska season opens for sale on Tuesday, April 13, cruisers will find more opportunities to enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the privacy of their stateroom verandas. For the first time, Celebrity Century, which was redesigned to offer an additional 314 verandas in 2006, will sail in Alaska, alongside seasonal favorites Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Infinity. Replacing Celebrity Mercury in the region will be Celebrity Century, which has 73% more veranda and Concierge Class staterooms. To complement the increase in available verandas, Celebrity has designed a dynamic line-up of itineraries, cruisetours and shore excursions to offer something for every discerning cruiser seeking a premium Alaska vacation experience, including two wine-themed cruises along the Pacific Coast and a new 18-night cruisetour package.

Discerning cruisers seeking the opportunity to experience British Columbia and Alaska in style can choose from a total of 17 repeating seven-night Alaska Hubbard Glacier cruises on Celebrity Century. In addition to the expanded number of veranda staterooms, the 1,814-guest vessel's 2006 "makeover" also included the unveiling of Murano, Celebrity's popular European-style specialty restaurant, and the first "ice" Martini Bar at sea. Visiting Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, and cruising by the awe-inspiring Hubbard Glacier, the cruises sail roundtrip out of Vancouver from May to September. Preceding the season will be an eight-night coastal cruise along the Pacific Coast, sailing from San Diego to Vancouver on May 14.

Celebrity Infinity will continue to offer seven-night Tracy Arm Fjord cruises roundtrip out of Seattle, Washington, from May to September of 2011. The itinerary also will include calls at Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, Alaska, as well as a cruise through the Alaska Inside Passage. Bookending Celebrity Infinity's seven-night pattern will be two 10-night Ultimate Alaska voyages roundtrip out of Seattle on May 10 and September 16.

Building on the popularity of past years, Celebrity Millennium will present seven-night alternating northbound and southbound cruises between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska, from May to early September. These cruises will visit Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway, and will cruise by Hubbard Glacier. Celebrity Millennium's 2011 Alaska season will start with a 10-night West Coast wine cruise from San Diego, California, to Vancouver on May 3, featuring an overnight call in San Francisco, followed by a roundtrip seven-night Hubbard Glacier cruise roundtrip out of Vancouver. At the end of its northbound/southbound season, Celebrity Millennium will offer another wine cruise, sailing for 10 nights from Vancouver to San Diego with another overnight call in San Francisco, as well as calls to Monterey and Catalina Island, California.

Celebrity has designed 21 Alaska cruisetours to offer cruisers a variety of land tour experiences like no other into the interior of Alaska. New in 2011 is a vacation-of-a-lifetime experience, "The Ultimate Cruisetour - Canadian Rockies & Alaska," an 18-night package being offered to guests sailing on Celebrity Millennium. The experience features a six-night pre-cruise Canadian Rockies tour, a seven-night northbound Alaska cruise, and a five-night post-cruise Alaska land tour. Highlights of the Canadian Rockies portion include rail travel through the Rockies, accommodations at Victoria's acclaimed Fairmont Empress, and a two-night stay in Denali.

All cruisetours include hotel accommodations, in-tour transportation and baggage transfers, and some meals. In Alaska, Celebrity's local tour directors travel with the guests as they enjoy the luxury of Celebrity's glass-domed Wilderness Express railcars and deluxe motorcoaches.

While sailing on any of Celebrity's Alaska cruises, a wide range of shore excursions have been designed to offer discerning cruisers enriching experiences of Alaska's scenery, culture and history, from train tours to cycling, from culinary extravaganzas to whale-watching. Examples include "Pilot's Choice Glacier Exploration" in Juneau, where guests have an opportunity to take in the beauty of a breathtaking glacier from the viewpoint of a helicopter, and "Wild Alaska: Culinary Extravaganza" in Icy Strait Point, where guests can savor wild Alaskan salmon or locally caught Dungeness crab. Ketchikan's "Saxman Native Village and Lumberjack Show" offers guests a way to experience demonstrations of totem-pole carving and a fun-filled competition by lumberjacks, two hallmarks of Alaskan culture.

For more information on Celebrity's cruises, cruisetours and shore excursions, travelers are encouraged to visit http://www.celebritycruises.com/sailwithus.

Celebrity Cruises is designed for discerning cruisers, with modern, sophisticated environments, impeccable service, enriching and inspiring onboard programs, and world-class cuisine. The ultimate in premium cruising, Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, Europe, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, and year-round in the Caribbean and the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America. Celebrity's mega-series of honors include being named the top mega-ship line in Conde Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards (November 2009). Celebrity's fleet currently consists of nine ships. Its $3.7-billion investment in building five stylish Solstice Class ships between 2008-2012 represents the largest newbuild commitment for a single brand in industry history. For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111 or visit http://www.celebritycruises.com.

Source: Celebrity Cruises
   

CONTACT:  Elizabeth Jakeway, +1-305-539-6127,
ejakeway@celebritycruises.com; or Tavia Robb, +1-305-539-6721,
trobb@celebritycruises.com

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

Kakuro CS App From Dogfish Software is Now Available for iPad

SEATTLE, April 8 -- Dogfish Software announced the official release of their latest game, Kakuro CS for the iPad.  Kakuro originates from Japan and is a math-based puzzle that offers similar logic challenges to Sudoku and crossword puzzles.  Kakuro CS offers hours of enjoyable, challenging fun.

With this latest release, Dogfish Software makes its mark by having an application in the initial iPad store.  According to Dogfish Software CEO Dan Zimmerman, "We believe that the iPad platform is going to revolutionize mobile computing.  We were excited to launch Kakuro CS -- our first application designed exclusively for the iPad -- to take advantage of iPad features that create a great gaming experience.  With its increased screen size, intuitive user interface and challenging puzzles, our latest application is the first of many Dogfish apps for this new and exciting device."  The new Kakuro CS puzzle for iPad complements previous Dogfish Software creations CrossSums and CrossSums Lite for the iPhone.

Regarding the future of iPad development, Mr. Zimmerman continued, "Many of our prospective clients are looking to us to help them enter the mobile arena.  Our discussions have centered on developing iPhone and Android applications, but we see a natural progression to the iPad. As it becomes a standard for publications, multimedia and gaming, users' minds will open up to greater possibilities.  As developers, we could not be more excited about the opportunity to have this new platform to work on."

The Kakuro CS App for iPad is now available for $1.99 from the App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.

About Dogfish Software

Dogfish Software is a Seattle-based technology company.  Founded in 2010 by a small group of local technology professionals, Dogfish provides design, development and maintenance services to small and mid-sized companies.  Using a comprehensive array of services for desktop, web and mobile applications, the company produces solid, innovative solutions to put its clients ahead of the competition.

For more information about Dogfish Software, go to http://www.dogfishsoftware.com or follow the company's latest news on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Source: Dogfish Software
   

CONTACT:  Dan Zimmerman, President and CEO of Dogfish Software,
+1-360-440-0281, dan@dogfishsoftware.com

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

Apple Previews iPhone OS 4

Includes Multitasking, Folders, iBooks, Unified Inbox & More

CUPERTINO, Calif., April 8 -- Apple® today previewed its iPhone® OS 4 software and released a beta version of the software to iPhone Developer Program members. The iPhone OS 4 beta release includes an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,500 new Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and over 100 new features that will be available to iPhone and iPod touch® users this summer. New features include Multitasking for third party apps; Folders to better organize and access apps; improved Mail with a unified inbox, fast inbox switching and threaded messages; enhanced Enterprise support with even better data protection, mobile device management, wireless app distribution and more; Apple's new iAd mobile advertising platform; and iBooks, the delightful new ebook reader and online bookstore recently debuted on the iPad(TM).

"iPhone OS 4 is the fourth major release of the world's most advanced mobile operating system," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We're delivering over 100 new features, including multitasking, folders, a unified inbox, deeper Enterprise support, and an iPhone version of our iBooks reader and online iBookstore."

iPhone OS 4's new multitasking offers users a new way to quickly move between apps, and provides developers seven new multitasking services to easily add multitasking features to their apps. These services include background audio, so apps like Pandora can play music in the background, and VoIP, so VoIP apps can receive a VoIP call even when the iPhone is asleep or the user is running other apps. iPhone OS 4 provides multitasking to third party apps while preserving battery life and foreground app performance, which has until now proved elusive on mobile devices.

Folders help users better organize and quickly access their apps. Simply drag one app icon onto another, and a new folder is automatically created. The folder is automatically given a name based on the App Store category of that app, such as "Games," which the user can easily rename. Using folders, users can now organize and access over 2,000 apps on their iPhone. Users can also create and manage iPhone folders on their Mac® or PC using iTunes® 9.2.

iPhone OS 4 delivers the best mail experience on a mobile phone with its new Unified Inbox, allowing users to see messages from all their email accounts displayed together in a single inbox. With just a few taps, users can quickly switch between inboxes to see messages from any single account. In addition, users can now thread their messages by conversation, making it easier to stay on top of email discussions, as well as open email attachments with compatible apps from the App Store.

iAd, Apple's new mobile advertising platform, combines the emotion of TV ads with the interactivity of web ads. Today, when users click on mobile ads they are almost always taken out of their app to a web browser, which loads the advertiser's webpage. Users must then navigate back to their app, and it is often difficult or impossible to return to exactly where they left. iAd solves this problem by displaying full-screen video and interactive ad content without ever leaving the app, and letting users return to their app anytime they choose. iPhone OS 4 lets developers easily embed iAd opportunities within their apps, and the ads are dynamically and wirelessly delivered to the device. Apple will sell and serve the ads, and developers will receive an industry-standard 60 percent of iAd revenue.

The iPhone OS 4 beta release includes a developer preview of Game Center, which contains a set of APIs that allows developers to create apps with the ability to invite friends to play a game, start a multiplayer game through matchmaking and track achievements and compare high scores on a leader board. Apps created with GameKit APIs will work with Game Center, Apple's new social gaming network available to iPhone and iPod touch users later this year.

New enterprise features in iPhone OS 4 include improvements in security, scalability and compatibility. The new Mobile Device Management service can be integrated with third party servers to wirelessly configure, query and even wipe or lock managed iPhones, and iPhone OS 4 enables enterprises to securely host and wirelessly distribute their own in-house developed apps to employees. The new Data Protection feature uses a user's passcode as an encryption key to protect mail messages and attachments stored on the iPhone. iPhone OS 4 now provides the option to set a longer, more complex passcode, making iPhone and its data even more secure. iPhone OS 4 allows IT managers to set up multiple Exchange ActiveSync accounts, is compatible with Exchange Server 2010 and includes support for forthcoming SSL VPN applications from Juniper Networks and Cisco.

Today, more than four billion apps have been downloaded from the revolutionary App Store and more than 185,000 apps are available to consumers in 90 countries. Over 85 million iPhone and iPod touch users around the world can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.

Availability

The iPhone OS 4 beta software and SDK are available immediately for iPhone Developer Program members at developer.apple.com. iPhone OS 4 will be available as a software update to iPhone and iPod touch users this summer.* A version of iPhone OS 4 will be coming to iPad this Fall.

*Some features may not be available on all products. For example, Multitasking requires iPhone 3GS or third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB).

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iTunes are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Apple
   

CONTACT:  Trudy Muller, +1-408-862-7426, tmuller@apple.com, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple

Web Site:  http://www.apple.com/

Offerpal Media Rolls Out New Direct Payment Options Worldwide, Hires Industry Veteran Alex Brutin

Partnerships with Zeus Research, paysafecard, MyCard, Rixty, BillMyParents, ClickandBuy and others help boost developer monetization in nearly 200 countries

FREMONT, Calif., April 8 -- Offerpal Media (http://www.offerpalmedia.com/), the leader in virtual currency payment alternatives, announced today that it recently integrated several new direct payment options into its platform in order to help social developers and online game publishers accept payments from users who do not have or are unwilling to use credit cards. The new payment options include pre-paid debit cards, phone cards, e-payment systems, parent-approved payments and more, from such partners as Zeus Research and STi Prepaid, paysafecard, MyCard, Rixty, BillMyParents, ClickandBuy and others--covering nearly 200 countries in all.

The company also announced it recently hired payment industry veteran Alex Brutin as its Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Brutin is responsible for forging new relationships with other direct payment providers and monetization partners as well as new strategic initiatives. Having previously worked as the Head of Channel Partnerships at Google Checkout and in Merchant Services Business Development at PayPal, Mr. Brutin most recently was the VP of Business Development at FreeCause, a free, fully-customizable toolbar that helps organizations reach and engage their supporters in fundamentally new ways. He has his MBA from the Walter A. Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

"Our vision is to help developers monetize larger portions of their user bases, whether through alternative payment options like offers, videos and surveys, or cash payment methods such as credit cards and all their substitutes," said George Garrick, Chairman and CEO of Offerpal Media. "There's a lot of innovation in the online payment space at the moment, with all sorts of new payment products that enable developers to monetize distinct sets of users based on geography, demographics and behavior types. We're proud to bring on board someone like Alex to help us identify the most appropriate partners to work with and build up profitable relationships."

The following direct payment options have been added to Offerpal's alternative payment platform in recent months:

  --  STi Prepaid phone cards: Using Zeus Research's patent-pending
      conversion system, gamers can purchase virtual currency by typing in
      pin numbers found on the back of pre-paid phone cards from STi
      Prepaid, a long-established name recognized throughout the U.S. STi
      sells in excess of 200 million cards each year through more than
      225,000 national retail outlets.
  --  paysafecard: The leading online payment method in Europe, paysafecard
      allows users to purchase prepaid vouchers and authorize payments
      online by simply entering a 16-digit PIN code. Paysafecard is
      available at 280,000 outlets in more than 24 European countries.
  --  MyCard: MyCard offers several types of stored value cards such as
      scratch cards, thermosensitive paper and more, available in retail
      outlets, convenient stores and websites all throughout Asia.
      Furthermore, it also provides diverse micropayment methods for
      purchase online. MyCard was founded in 1983 and is based in Taiwan.
  --  Rixty: Rixty is an alternative payment platform that makes it easy for
      youth and adults without credit cards to convert their cash into
      online credits at more than 10,000 Coinstar kiosks and 10,000
      convenience stores via the Rixty prepaid card. Rixty recently
      announced it had expanded its system to safely enable kids under the
      age of 13 to purchase online.
  --  BillMyParents: BillMyParents is a youth payment system that lets teens
      and tweens shop online without a credit card and gives parents the
      ability to easily track and control their teen's spending - while
      ensuring that credit card numbers and personal information are kept
      safe and secure. BillMyParents is a product of Socialwise, Inc.
      (OTCBB:SCLW).
  --  ClickandBuy: ClickandBuy is a leading Internet payment service
      provider that enables users to conduct one-click transactions in 120
      currencies throughout the world and offers 50 national and
      international modes of payment. Founded in 1999, ClickandBuy is a
      wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG.

Offerpal already works with many other direct payment providers, from PayPal and Visa/MasterCard to Zong, Boku, DaoPay, Amazon Payments, Paymo, Ultimate Game Card, PayByCash, Social Gold and more. The company recently passed its Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance validation, meaning that it meets the fraud prevention and data security standards established by the PCI and can now process credit card transactions more efficiently. The company expects to roll out several more payment options in coming months.

About Offerpal Media

Offerpal Media is the leader in virtual currency monetization for online games, virtual worlds and social networks. The company's turnkey payment platform gives consumers the opportunity to earn virtual currency for free by taking part in targeted advertising offers, shopping at big-brand retailers, completing online surveys, watching videos or otherwise engaging with brands.  Since its launch in 2007, Offerpal has issued more than 1 trillion virtual points to over 200 million consumers across 2,000 publishers. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California. Investors include Interwest Capital, North Bridge Venture Partners, and D. E. Shaw Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.offerpalmedia.com.

Source: Offerpal Media
   

CONTACT:  Matt McAllister of Offerpal Media, +1-510-403-7319,
matt.mcallister@offerpal.com; or Jennifer Parson of Atomic PR,
+1-415-593-1400,  jennifer.parson@atomicpr.com, for Offerpal Media

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

Calling All Latin Food Lovers! Carnation(R) Evaporated Milk Delivers Recipes to Your Mobile Phone

SOLON, Ohio, April 8 -- Lovers of Latin cuisine just got a little meal preparation help from Nestle Carnation® Evaporated Milk. The maker of "The Cooking Milk(TM)" today introduced a new mobile website and custom iPhone application targeted directly at Hispanic consumers.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/CL83508 )

The mobile website and application draw sweet and savory recipes from the brand's MiCocinaLatina.com website, delivering valuable product and brand engagement right to consumers' mobile phones.

Both the mobile website and the iPhone app present content in Spanish and English languages.  The mobile website offers full search capabilities of more than 300 recipes for web-enabled phones. The iPhone app provides similar capabilities, with a richer user experience. The iPhone app also offers a clever little twist on standard recipe search: with a shake of the iPhone, the user can generate a "random" recipe, adding a little fun to the experience. The "Shake" of the iPhone app is a visual and tactile extension of the actual Carnation Evaporated Milk can, which you also shake before using its contents in your cooking.  For more information, visit http://www.micocinalatina.com/phone.

According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, in 2009 more than 47 percent of Hispanics had used a handheld device to go online, compared to 28 percent of whites. Carnation brand managers implemented the mobile program to respond to this trend and to put recipes in consumers' hands, where they could more likely use them at the point of purchase.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/CL83508
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Nestle USA
   

CONTACT:  Roz O'Hearn, Nestle USA, +1-440-264-5170,
roz.ohearn@us.nestle.com

Web Site:  http://www.micocinalatina.com/phone

Aircell Announces 2010 Inflight Internet Seminar Series

Nationwide Tour Aims to Help Business Aircraft Operators Understand the Industry's New Generation of Inflight Internet Systems

ORLANDO, Fla., April 8 -- AEA International Convention & Trade Show -- Aircell, the world's leading provider of airborne communications, today announced the launch of a new educational series entitled, "Getting Your Business Aircraft Online: The Seminar." Stopping in multiple cities across the United States throughout 2010, the tour will give business aircraft operators a complete understanding of the latest generation of inflight connectivity.

"There has been a wholesale shift in inflight Internet capabilities for business aviation in the past year -- it's an entirely new landscape," said Aircell Senior Vice President and General Manager John Wade. "As part of the natural learning curve with these new capabilities, a great deal of confusion has arisen as various providers attempt to hype the virtues of a single network or an equipment package. What's been missing is the chance for operators to get a balanced, straightforward overview of all three high-speed data networks for aviation -- Inmarsat SwiftBroadband, Ku-band Satellite and Aircell High Speed Internet. This is exactly what Aircell's 2010 Inflight Internet Seminar Series will provide.

"Even with all the advances, there is still not a single airborne network that represents everything to everyone," Wade continued. "In sharp contrast to mobile networks on the ground which are often quite similar, airborne network capabilities can vary drastically. This makes it critical for operators to have a clear understanding of what's available."

Aircell developed seminar content from intelligence gathered from thousands of customer interactions since 2006. Attendees will get answers to the most commonly-asked questions, including:

  --  Can I use my own laptop, Smartphone or PDA?
  --  Are the connection speeds similar to those available on the ground?
  --  What can I expect for performance from each network?
  --  Are the systems difficult to use -- do you log on like a hotel or
      coffee shop?
  --  What's involved with the aircraft installation -- will the equipment
      fit on my aircraft?
  --  How do I determine which systems will best meet my own flight
      department's needs?
  --  Is all this as expensive as it used to be?

Wade continued, "People will walk away with a solid base of knowledge -- capable of sorting out their own flight department's needs and ready to have an intelligent conversation with their installation facility. They'll be smart shoppers. Because inflight Internet systems typically involve a variety of company personnel, seminar content was specifically created for a wide range of perspectives. It's as appropriate for executives as it is for flight department managers, maintenance directors and aircraft managers," he concluded.

The current seminar schedule is listed below, with more dates and venues expected to be added throughout 2010.

  Date & Time  Venue                       City             Remarks

  May 25th     Bali Hai Golf Club          Las Vegas, NV    --
  11:30A

  June 9th     Meridian Jet Center         Teterboro, NJ    --
  11:30A       Teterboro Airport (KTEB)

  July 13th    Frontiers of Flight Museum  Addison, TX      In Conjunction
  11:30A       Dallas Love Field (KDAL)                     with the Love
                                                            Field Pilots
                                                            Association

  July 13th    Clay Lacy Aviation          Van Nuys, CA     --
  11:30A       Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)

  Aug 10th     Landmark Aviation           Washington, D.C. --
  11:30A       Dulles Airport (KIAD)   
                                                     
  Sept 9th     DB Aviation                 Chicago, IL      During the
  2:30P        Waukegan Airport (KUGN)                      National
                                                            Business
                                                            Aviation
                                                            Association
                                                            (NBAA)
                                                            Regional Forum

  Registration Information

Advanced registration is required and there is no charge to attend. Attendees can get event schedules and register online at http://www.aircell.com/seminar. More information is available by contacting Aircell's Libby Smith at +1.303.301.3206 or lsmith@aircell.com.

About Aircell

Aircell is the world's leading provider of airborne communications and a single-source, turnkey provider of equipment, service, and technical support. With a global sales and support presence, its products are offered by virtually every fixed- and rotor-wing airframe manufacturer in business aviation, and are installed aboard the world's four largest fractional ownership fleets. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary new mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell® Network and its inflight portal, known as Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. The Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business Aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois. Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay In Touch, In Flight®. For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.

Aircell, Aircell Axxess, Gogo and In Touch, In Flight are registered trademarks of Aircell Business Aviation Services LLC or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  Press Contact:
  Tom Myers
  Director, Marketing
  Show Mobile +1.303.917.8352
  tmyers@aircell.com

Source: Aircell
   

CONTACT:  Tom Myers, Director, Marketing of Aircell, Show Mobile
+1-303-917-8352, tmyers@aircell.com

Web Site:  http://www.aircell.com/

The Alliance for Digital Equality Hosts 2010 Digital Empowerment Summit at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark

Summit highlights the impact that universal broadband access will have on access to education, jobs and wealth creation opportunities for un-served and underserved communities of color

NEWARK, N.J., April 8 -- The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) has announced that the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark will host their 2010 Digital Empowerment Summit themed, "Broadband:  Closing the Economic Divide" on Friday, April 23, 2010.  Following the release of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) National Broadband Plan, ADE will convene a mix of policymakers, thought leaders and the media in New Jersey to discuss the impact that universal broadband access will have on access to education, jobs and wealth creation opportunities, particularly for the millions of un-served and underserved Americans who have the most to gain from this great technology.  The summit will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m.

Several powerful voices will be heard during New Jersey's first broadband summit including FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial and Senator Rodney Ellis, who will be delivering remarks.  CNN Contributor, Mario Armstrong, and Actor, Author and Activist, Hill Harper, will moderate the summit's panel discussions to include:  "Jobs & Wealth," "The Wireless Broadband Revolution," and "The State of Broadband in Minority Communities."

"Throughout our history there are numerous examples in which communities of color have been the last to enjoy the full economic benefit of transformative periods, such as those now offered courtesy of the digital revolution," said Julius H. Hollis, Chairman and Founder of ADE.  "Broadband is the bridge that provides a unique opportunity for people of color to achieve economic equality, and as we now work to implement the FCC's National Broadband Plan - designed to deliver access to every American - it is vital that we focus on the millions of un-served and underserved Americans to ensure that these Americans adopt this great tool once they have access."

Opening remarks will be given by Mayor Booker.  Confirmed panelists include:  Manny Diaz (Former Mayor of Miami), David Jefferson (President and CEO, JNET Communications), Willie E. Woods Jr. (Managing Director, ICV Capital Partners), Heather McKay (Director, Innovative Training and Workforce Development Programs, Rutgers), Fateen Ziyad (City of Newark Fire Department Deputy Chief), George Cigale (Founder and CEO, Tutor.com), Eduardo Tinaco (CEO and Founder, Athena Wireless Communications), Ash Shehata (Director, Healthcare Practice, Cisco), Lillian Rodriguez Lopez (President, Hispanic Federation), Dr. Jan Gant, Ph.D. (Visiting Resident Fellow, Media and Technology Institute, Joint Center for Political Studies), Gregory S. Fehribach, J.D. (Attorney, The Fehribach Group), Lorraine A. Cortes-Vasquez (New York Secretary of State), and Dr. Randal Pinkett (President and CEO of BCT Partners).

Members of the community are encouraged to submit questions to the Newark Digital Empowerment Summit Panelists.  Questions will be asked during the live webcast on the day of the event.  Send questions to info@adeql.org.

For More Information or to register please visit:  http://www.alliancefordigitalequality.org

  Follow us on Twitter:  @DigitalEquality
  Newark Digital Empowerment Summit Twitter Hashtag:  #adesummitnj
  Friend us on Facebook:  alliancefordigital.equality

About The Alliance for Digital Equality:  The Alliance for Digital Equality, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a non-profit, nonpartisan consumer advocacy organization that serves to facilitate and ensure equal access to technology in underserved communities. The Alliance also serves as a bridge between policymakers and minority individuals in order to help the public understand how legislative and regulatory policies regarding new technologies can impact and empower their daily lives.

Source: Alliance for Digital Equality
   

CONTACT:  Kimberlee Williams, Marketing Director, FEMWORKS, LLC,
+1-973-494-9705, kwilliams@femworksllc.com

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

General Dynamics Introduces New Tadpole(R) TOPAZ Rugged Notebook; High-end Computing and Graphics Display at a COTS Price

The Tadpole TOPAZ is ruggedized for superior performance in the most demanding command, control, communication and computing environments

CUPERTINO, Calif., April 8 -- The new rugged Tadpole® TOPAZ notebook computer by General Dynamics is now available for military power-users, first responders and federal agents who require workstation-class applications with mobile-server performance. Built from commercial-off-the-shelf technology, the lightweight, compact-sized Tadpole TOPAZ also supports network connectivity at multiple security levels and interoperability with computers and radios currently fielded by the U.S. military.

"The military rugged Tadpole TOPAZ delivers the performance and reliability needed for users in highly specialized environments. For instance, warfighters responsible for battlespace air traffic control need the computing horse-power to support airspace management programs with a workstation display that supports 3D imagery and mapping without scrolling around to see the entire picture," said David Miles, marketing manager for Tadpole products.

The rugged Tadpole TOPAZ has passed rigorous military-standard tests including exposure to high and low temperatures, shock and vibration extremes and water resistance. For users, three segregated Ethernet ports enable Tadpole TOPAZ operators to gain access to multiple networks operating at different levels of information security.

  Tadpole TOPAZ highlights:

  --  Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo®  Mobile Processor (T9400) and up to 8 GB DDR3
      SDRAM
  --  15.1-inch DynaVue® daylight viewable display with optional touch
      screen
  --  Compatible with Windows®, Linux(TM) and Solaris(TM) applications
  --  Three segregated Gigabit Ethernet ports
  --  Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) V1.2
  --  Passes military-standard tests MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-461E
  --  Type I, II, and III PCCARD/PCMCIA expansion slots
  --  Size and weight:  2.4 inches high x 15 inches wide x 12.4 inches deep;
      11 lbs with battery

Tadpole is a part of General Dynamics Itronix, a leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers, offering a full range of field computing systems including laptops, ultra mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs. General Dynamics Itronix is part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD). Additional information is available at http://www.tadpole.com.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 91,700 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at http://www.gd.com.

Tadpole is a registered trademark of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation.

Source: General Dynamics C4 Systems
   

CONTACT:  Fran Jacques of General Dynamics C4 Systems, +1-480-441-2885,
or Cell: +1-480-586-1886, Fran.Jacques@gdc4s.com

Web Site:  http://www.tadpole.com/

DROID Does Competition: Apps To Help Verizon Wireless Customers Show Their Inner Champions

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 8 -- As college basketball and hockey championships come to an end and baseball season starts up, Verizon Wireless has DROID by Motorola customers covered when the competitive spirit strikes.  With applications from Android Market(TM) running on the largest and most reliable 3G network in the United States, customers have a champion's advantage when they challenge themselves and their opponents.

This week's highlighted apps get customers in the game, give them a competitive edge, and help them share the thrill of victory.

  --  Skype mobile(TM) - A victory is much sweeter when shared with friends
      and family.  Whether boasting a new record or swapping stories of
      great games, customers can reach loved ones around the globe using
      Skype mobile.  The free app lets customers remain always connected to
      instantly flaunt achievements.
  --  Buddy Runner - Buddy Runner is the ultimate personal trainer.
      Customers can use this free app to track workouts and record routes,
      distances, times and pace.  Automatic postings to Facebook® and
      Twitter allow customers to share personal bests with friends and
      family, and audio feedback of workout progress makes it easy to
      improve training.
  --  Nintaii - Nintaii is a Japanese term for "patience, perseverance, or
      endurance."  The 100-level game increases these strengths through
      brain-twisting puzzles.  For $2.99, customers can train their minds
      with award-winning fun.
  --  What the Doodle!? - For $1.50, this draw-guess game pits customer
      against customer in a real-time doodle duel.  Fast-draw action and
      social gaming features make this app challenging, fun and a way to
      make new friends or rivals.
  --  WoW Droid Armory - Some competitors want to conquer the world.  WoW
      Droid Armory is a free app that gives customers a strong advantage in
      World of Warcraft play.  Customers can search the database for
      characters and add character widgets to their home screens to keep a
      vigilant eye over their champions.

Customers can get these apps and more on DROID by Motorola, available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99.  For more information on DROID by Motorola, visit http://www.droiddoes.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, Verizon Wireless , +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

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First Things First: iVdopia Introduces High-Definition Video Ads and Talk2Me Social Ads to the iPad

The mobile ad network and platform features video ads with up to eight times better monetization than traditional mobile advertising

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8 -- With the iPad debut of iVdopia, the groundbreaking mobile advertising platform and network, the first high-definition video ads arrive today on the widely coveted device. Also making its iPad premiere is iVdopia's Talk2Me, the only social video ads available on the iPad.

"Since iVdopia's arrival in March 2009, the company has led the field with innovations that help developers better monetize their applications - as much as six to eight times better than traditional mobile advertising," said iVdopia co-founder Srikanth Kakani. "We were the first company with video advertising for iPhone applications, with pre-app videos that allowed for Hulu-like monetization. And for the first time, iVdopia brings high-definition advertisements to the iPad. These new capabilities are available to iVdopia's Premium platform partners, who can sell advertising through their own sales departments."

iVdopia's proprietary caching and encoding technology translate into a powerful viewing experience - and the highest quality video advertising - with even more striking, rich media than what's available on smartphones. The high-definition ads on iPad are among the many ways iVdopia is leading the ad network pack as it takes advantage of the device's versatility and larger screen.

iVdopia's Talk2Me social ads will optimize the iPad's strengths as the high-definition video ads allow users to better interact with the bigger screen. The recent smartphone campaign for the Universal action film "Repo Men" allowed users to share the ads via Facebook or Twitter, buy tickets or search for nearby movie theaters, resulting in a click-through rate that was 400 percent above average.

"Video advertising is making campaigns scalable across TV, mobile and online," said Chhavi Upadhyay, COO and co-founder of iVdopia. "And high-def on the iPad takes all the sights and sounds to a whole new level. What has succeeded on smartphones, such as monetization of video ads or Talk2Me social ads, will really shine on the larger, more versatile iPad."

About iVdopia

iVdopia is the advanced mobile advertising platform and network, pioneering rich media and video advertising on smartphones, including Pre-App video and social networking options on smart mobile devices. iVdopia's brand-centric mobile advertising network and platform is used by top developers and brands such as Coca-Cola, Warner Brothers and Miller Lite to deliver premium advertising campaigns.

iVdopia continued its revolutionary streak with Talk2Me, a completely extensible way of customizing ad interaction according to brand. Talk2Me ads are the first to allow mobile advertisers to tailor interactive actions in video and banner ads that include the customized social features to best fit their branding needs.

The holding company Vdopia Inc. is the fastest growing, venture-funded advertising technology company focused exclusively on premium audiences in the world. The privately held, venture-backed company is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has offices in San Jose, CA, New York, NY, Gurgaon and Mumbai, India.

  Contact:
  Media Contact:
  Mark de la Vina
  Consort Partners
  vdopia@consortpartners.com
  Tel: +1 415 282 4795

Source: iVdopia
   

CONTACT:  Mark de la Vina of Consort Partners, +1-415-282-4795,
vdopia@consortpartners.com, for iVdopia

Web Site:  http://www.ivdopia.com/

Weather Gets Personal with Weather Central Interactive, Online, and Mobile Tools for Broadcasters

Enhanced Forecast, Radar and Alerting Solutions Create One-to-One Relationship with Viewers

MADISON, Wis., April 8 -- Weather Central LLC, provider of the world's most viewed on air weather systems for broadcasters, today unveiled tools that enable broadcasters to create interactive, one-to-one connections with their viewing audience. From high-resolution personalized weather forecasts, reporting and radar that zoom down to street-level, to severe weather text message, email alerts and mobile delivery of weather information, the new tools from Weather Central increase the broadcaster's value to their viewers and ensure that station branding is consistently and continuously delivered.

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"Weather reporting is one of the most valuable means of building and retaining a viewing audience," said Weather Central's vice president of media Terry Casey, "But the TV screen is only one of a growing set of ways in which people look for information. These new online, interactive and mobile tools are designed to deliver the same caliber of presentation that goes on air with 3D:LIVE within the more personal realms of a broadcaster's web site and other communications."

Personal MicroCast 3.0 makes it easy to provide viewers anywhere in the world with hyper-local, street-level weather and traffic alerts via web pages and mobile web pages that merge on-air branding, graphics and personalities into a highly personalized news service for their locations. Geo-located advertising and station branding can be integrated to increase viewer awareness and create promotional opportunity. The easy to use interface allows any designated station employee to update content throughout the day to provide viewers with an ever-changing variety of compelling content, while emailed updates provide a personal connection to on air weather personalities. Integration with LIVE:Wire enables registered users to also receive severe weather alerts and Personal MicroCast email updates.

LIVE:Wire Personal Alerts 2.0 automatically delivers instant alerts of breaking weather news to viewers via SMS text message or email that are tailored to their specific location. Hosted by Weather Central, the service allows broadcasters to send unlimited text messages for a flat rate.

Interactive Radar for ESP:Online 4.0 provides website visitors with a fascinating, branded interactive information tool that will help ensure they spend extended time on a broadcaster's site. Using Microsoft Bing mapping technology, the system lets users pan, scroll and zoom the radar map down to street level while Weather Central High Definition Smoothview(TM) technology keeps the radar imagery in focus. An available Severe Weather Package complements a broadcaster's on air presentation allowing users to track and interact with storm cells, warnings, lightning strikes and more. Additional packages lend further interactivity include a forecast package and hurricane tracker. Pinpoint Publishing and Sponsor Layer tools lets the broadcaster add custom content including branding and advertising, as well as plot items and events of local interest.

The complete lineup of new online and interactive tools from Weather Central will be available in May 2010. For additional information about the complete range of solutions from Weather Central, visit http://www.wxc.com, call +1 (608) 274-5789, or email globalsales@wxc.com.

About Weather Central, LLC

Weather Central, LLC, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional on-air, online, print, mobile and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting in North America and to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the Company's dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Central's attention to weather presentation, detail and insight.

© 2009 Weather Central LLC, Madison, Wis. All rights reserved. Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.  Weather Central LLC, :LIVE, GENESIS:LIVE, 3D:LIVE, ESP:LIVE, Weather Central MagicTRAK, LiveLine GENESIS, A.D.O.N.I.S. MicroCast, A.D.O.N.I.S. FutureCast, StormSentinel DV, WxWarn2, ScreenWRITER, SportsWRITER, SimulCAST, X-Vision, Storm Vitals, TelePath, RainVision, SnowVision, FunnelPATH, CellPATH, HailZONE, GustZONE, MessoPATH, Always-On Training, Instant Mapping and WxPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Weather Central LLC.

All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT:  Evan Sirof, MarComm-On-Call, Inc., +1-845-255-1909,
evan@marcomm-on-call.com

Web Site:  http://www.wxc.com/

RxEOB Releases MyDrugBenefit Version 3.0, Allowing Health Plans To Partner with Consumers To Reduce Drug Spending and Improve Outcomes

New platform builds on a decade of experience in pharmacy data analytics and consumer engagement

RICHMOND, Va., April 8 -- After nearly two years of intense development, RxEOB is pleased to announce the general availability release of MyDrugBenefit(TM) Version 3.0.  With MyDrugBenefit, health plan members have a secure, branded, online dashboard to:

  --  Access consumer-friendly, actionable pharmacy histories,
  --  Compare benefit-specific out-of-pocket costs of all available options,
  --  Receive targeted cost-saving and care enhancing messages,
  --  Appropriately prepare for a physician visit,
  --  Take general and condition-specific health risk assessments, and
  --  Find in-network pharmacies, integrated with Google Maps®.

"As health plans seek to create high-value pharmacy programs and use prescription data to advance their clinical agenda, they must integrate a detailed understanding of Rx data, clinical pharmacology, benefit design, health plan operations, and consumer behavior," commented Robert Oscar, CEO of RxEOB.  "With Version 3.0, our health plan clients now have new tools to promote benefit-driven, formulary-compliant, evidence-based use of medications.  At the same time, with MyDrugBenefit, the high-volume pharmacy data is re-tasked to improve the patient-provider relationship, track care overtime, improve compliance, and--most importantly--reduce costs for the plan and the member.  The latter is now so critical in this economic climate," added Mr. Oscar.

In addition to expanded end-user functionality, such as the Physician Visit Prep Kit, My Medicine Chest, and automated clinical alerts, Version 3.0 includes several health-plan oriented back-end capabilities.  Specifically, in Version 3.0, health plans can use published web-services to display the cost-saving, care-improving data elements of MyDrugBenefit directly in their existing online environments.  Version 3.0 also offers much tighter disease management workflow integration, as well as more detailed clinical and operational reporting.

Version 3.0 builds on the existing MyDrugBenefit solution, which today manages over 19M lives and 17,000 different benefit designs for numerous health plans nationwide.  MyDrugBenefit is scalable to support the unique needs of health plans of all sizes, from more than 10 million members down to less than 10 thousand lives. In creating Version 3.0, RxEOB collaborated with pharmaco-economic and behavioral change researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, as well as working closely with existing clients.

For more information, contact Kevin Agatstein (804.648.0989 Ext. 226 or media@rxeob.net), or visit the company's web site http://www.rxeob.com.

ABOUT RxEOB

Working closely with payers nationwide, including Blues plans, regional payers, and national carriers, RxEOB allows health plans to maximize the value of their pharmacy programs--reducing costs while improving population health.  RxEOB's pharmacy analytics, workflow automation and multi-modal communications technologies work in concert to drive appropriate consumption of pharmaceutical regimens, promote lower-cost options, and streamline medical management.  On a single information platform, health plans and PBMs can interact with consumers and providers online, employ highly personalized letters and IVRs interactions, as well as utilize a multitude of mobile devices.  Proprietary pharmacy ETL solutions, clinical algorithms, and reporting suites support the deployment of effective programmatic campaigns, while allowing health plans to immediately demonstrate better outcomes and ROI.

Source: RxEOB
   

CONTACT:  Kevin Agatstein, Executive Vice President, RxEOB,
+1-804-648-0989, ext. 226, kagatstein@rxeob.net

Web Site:  http://www.rxeob.com/

Microsoft End-to-End Platform Powers Next-Generation Silverlight and IIS Media Experiences Across Multiple Screens

Announces plans to deliver Silverlight experiences to the living room via support on Broadcom- and Intel-powered set-top boxes and connected TVs; provides first look at IIS Media Services 4.

REDMOND, Wash., April 8 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show next week, it will showcase new products and initiatives that make it easier for content owners and broadcasters to reach consumers across multiple screens with the highest quality Microsoft Silverlight media experiences, using a single runtime platform, server infrastructure and free programming frameworks. The company announced it is working with system-on-chip (SOC) partners Intel Corporation and Broadcom Corp. to deliver support for reference designs that will provide the complete Silverlight platform to set-top boxes, connected TVs, Blu-ray Disc players and other consumer devices. Microsoft also unveiled details about Internet Information Services (IIS) Media Services 4 and announced the upcoming release of Silverlight Media Framework 2.0.

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At NAB, Microsoft will demonstrate how Silverlight for SOCs will enable consumer electronics manufacturers to deliver native Silverlight support in future products. This means that content owners can deliver high-definition programming to the living room with all the benefits of Silverlight and IIS Smooth Streaming, such as adaptive bitrate streaming over standard Internet connections, DVR-like capabilities, and support for Microsoft PlayReady digital rights management, on Broadcom BCM7420- and Intel CE4100-based devices for the connected home. A single Silverlight platform means that developers and content owners can develop one experience that can be consumed across a multitude of devices.

"Our vision is to bring Silverlight to every screen, and as we continue to expand the capabilities and resources for Silverlight and IIS Media Services, it's exciting to see the amazing ways our customers use these technologies to deliver outstanding media experiences for their end users," said Scott Guthrie, corporate vice president of the .NET Developer Platform at Microsoft. "We've brought together great tools and a great platform to provide content owners and broadcasters a great business opportunity."

Cost-Effectively Deliver, Monetize and Protect Media

Microsoft also unveiled plans for the next version of IIS Media Services, an integrated HTTP-based media delivery platform built on Microsoft Windows Server that enables customers to cost-effectively deliver, monitor and monetize live and on-demand media content across enterprise, consumer and broadcast scenarios. New features in IIS Media Services 4 include the following:

  --  Multiplatform delivery with content protection offers content
      providers and broadcasters the ability to encode once and deliver
      protected live and on-demand encoded content across multiple screens,
      to Silverlight- as well as non-Silverlight-capable devices.
  --  Smooth multicast support allows enterprises, telcos and cable
      companies to efficiently deliver adaptive media streams to multiple
      recipients over their internal networks with the benefits of IIS
      Smooth Streaming. The use of multicast technology dramatically reduces
      the demands on private networks for delivering such content.
  --  Integrated encoding support enables third-party encoding products and
      Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 to be integrated into IIS Media
      Services 4, which allows customers to benefit from an integrated
      encoding and delivery platform.

In addition, Microsoft will deliver the IIS Smooth Streaming Client 1.0, which provides advanced playback functionality; and the IIS Smooth Streaming Format Software Development Kit 1.0 and IIS Smooth Streaming Porting Kit 1.0, which enable third parties to add Smooth Streaming support to their products.

In conjunction with Inlet Technologies, Level 3 Communications, THX Ltd. and TVN, Microsoft will also feature one of the first demonstrations of live high-definition content in 3-D using IIS Smooth Streaming and Silverlight at NAB. More information will be available at the Microsoft booth, SL220.

Create Compelling Media Experiences Fast; Full Integration With Analytics Providers

At NAB, Microsoft will also showcase how Silverlight Media Framework 2.0 can simplify and speed the creation of rich media experiences with Silverlight. Based on the Silverlight player used for the 2010 Winter Olympics by NBCOlympics.com, Canada's CTV and Norway's NRK, the Silverlight Media Framework will enable content providers to rapidly create compelling media experiences with almost no coding. Released under a Microsoft open source license, the Silverlight Media Framework  can be used and extended by third-party developers without royalties or fees.

Microsoft also announced partner support for Silverlight Analytics Framework, a framework for integrating business intelligence analytics into Silverlight applications. A growing list of partners includes AT Internet; comScore Inc.; Conviva; Eqatec Analytics; GlanceGuide Inc.; Google Analytics; Location3 Media Inc.; Nedstat; The Nielsen Company; Omniture, an Adobe company; PreEmptive Solutions LLC; Quantcast Corp.; Telerik; Unica Corp.; and Webtrends Inc.

In addition, online video platform providers Kaltura Inc. and Ooyala Inc. announced plans to include full Silverlight and IIS Media Services support in their products using the Silverlight Media Framework. This will provide their customers with the ability to easily create Silverlight-based experiences to meet the demands of end users.

Silverlight and IIS Media Services Continue Strong Market Momentum

As highlighted at MIX10 last month, Silverlight adoption has continued at a rapid pace and is now approaching 60 percent installation on all Internet devices worldwide. Microsoft has also seen continued industry adoption and commitment to Silverlight and IIS Smooth Streaming from customers in a variety of industries. Media customers that used Silverlight and IIS Media Services to deliver online broadcasts of the 2010 Winter Olympics include CTV, Czech Television, Eurosport, France Televisions, NBC, NOS, NRK, RAI, SBS and TVP. Other new customers include telcos such as Portugal Telecom and Swisscom; digital marketing partnerships such as Red Bull for its Red Bull Stratos: Mission to the Edge of Space challenge; and customers with new Silverlight applications on mobile devices including OWL.tv/Billboardlive.com, multichannel retailer HSN and Major League Soccer.

"Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium made a significant bet on Silverlight and IIS Smooth Streaming for our broadcast of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and we are thrilled with the results," said Alon Marcovici, vice president of Digital Media and Research for Canada's Olympics Broadcast Media Consortium. "We delivered millions of hours of live and on-demand video, with online viewers watching an average of 54 minutes of video daily during the Games. With extraordinarily high-quality video and a superior player experience, our viewers enjoyed an outstanding online experience that kept them more engaged and helped us deliver results for our advertisers."

Product Information and Availability

Silverlight for SOCs beta is planned to be available for hardware and device manufacturers to evaluate by the end of 2010.

More information about Silverlight 4 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight or at the Microsoft Silverlight virtual pressroom at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/silverlight/default.mspx. Silverlight 4 will be available later this month.

More information on IIS Media Services and related IIS Smooth Streaming technologies can be found at http://iis.net/media. These will be available as a beta by the second quarter of 2010.

More information on Expression Encoder 4 can be found at http://expression.microsoft.com/ and will be available in the middle of 2010.

More information about the Silverlight Media Framework 2.0 can be found at http://smf.codeplex.com/; it will be available by the end of the second quarter of 2010. More information about the Silverlight Analytics Framework can be found at http://msaf.codeplex.com/. The Silverlight Analytics Framework will be available when Silverlight 4 is released.

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

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CONTACT:  Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.

Web Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/

Turkcell Continues to Lead the Way in Technology

Breakthrough Mobile Technology to Upload and Converge a Multiple set of Applications and Settings in Just Minutes, With a Single Stroke

ISTANBUL, April 8, 2010--     Turkcell (NYSE:TKC, ISE:TCELL), the leading communications and technology
company in Turkey, announced a first ever comprehensive multiple mobile
client installation service , that will be available through telephone
back-up devices offered at Turkcell Communication Centers, also known as
TIMs. Telephone back up devices are also being used to transfer data between
mobile phones and also to backup/restore subscriber phonebook to/from
Turkcell.

    With this exceptionally user-friendly new feature, multitude of Turkcell
mobile applications that are compatible with the mobile telephone will be
installed in one fell swoop. Consequently, calendars, pictures, videos, SMS
messages and more will be transferred to the new phone instantly only with a
single action.

    The kinds of applications that can be uploaded include Turkcell Pratik,
Turkcell Travel, Turkcell Compass, Turkcell Video Seeker, Turkcell Super
League, Turkcell Mobile TV , IBB Cep Trafik (Mobile Traffic Application) and
Turkcell Phonebackup application.

    Okan Alper, Head of Turkcell's Internet and Community Division, noted
that "Once again, Turkcell has proven its leadership in technology as the
first mobile operator in the world to offer a service that provides highest
level of flexibility and comfort for its users. We continue our focus on
providing the best customer experience through innovative thinking and
services parallel to our vision to ease and enrich the daily lives of our
customers.

    ABOUT TURKCELL

    Turkcell is the leading communications and technology company in Turkey
with 35.4 million postpaid and prepaid customers and a market share of
approximately 56% as of December 31, 2009 (Source: ICTA). Turkcell provides
high quality data and voice services to approximately 70% of the Turkish
population with its 3G and EDGE technology supported network. Turkcell
reported TRY 8.9 billion ($ 5.8 billion) net revenue for the year ended
December 31, 2009 and its total assets reached TRY 14.0 billion ($ 9.3
billion) as of December 31, 2009. Turkcell is the only Turkish operator to
have implemented HSDPA+ and has become one of the first operators in the
world to reach the speed of 42.2 Mbps on its 3G network, as of March 5th
2010. Turkcell is a leading regional player and has interests in
international mobile operations in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Moldova, Northern Cyprus and Ukraine which, together with its Turkish
operations, had approximately 62.7 million subscribers as of December 31,
2009. Turkcell has been listed on the NYSE and the ISE since July 2000 and is
the only NYSE-listed company in Turkey and is among the top 15% companies
listed on NYSE by its size. 51.00% of Turkcell's share capital is held by
Turkcell Holding, 0.05% by Cukurova Group, 13.07% by Sonera Holding, 2.32% by
M.V. Group and 0.08% by others while the remaining 33.48% is free float. Read
more at http://www.turkcell.com.tr/en

   
    For further information please contact Turkcell
    Nihat Narin, Investor and International Media Relations
    Tel: +90-212-313-1244
    Email: nihat.narin@turkcell.com.tr
    investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
    http://www.turkcell.com.tr

Source: Turkcell

For further information please contact Turkcell: Nihat Narin, Investor and International Media Relations, Tel: +90-212-313-1244, Email: nihat.narin@turkcell.com.tr, investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr

Sono Bello Reaches Out to the Hispanic Community

Sono Bello announces dedicated communication channels for Spanish speaking patients

SEATTLE, April 8 -- Sono Bello, the laser-assisted body contouring specialist, is making its services accessible to patients who speak Spanish.  A new toll-free number (1-877-881-SONO) is staffed by Spanish speaking customer service specialists further complementing a Spanish version of the website and a new collection of brochures and forms written in Spanish. Sono Bello is also producing Spanish language commercials for use on Latino radio stations, as well as getting testimonials from prominent members of the media community.

Using the latest micro laser technology, Sono Bello's board certified physicians remove unwanted body fat permanently, enhancing and reshaping almost any area of a person's body.  Sono Bello's physicians and medical professionals are second to none and have all undergone extensive training in the area of micro laser-assisted body contouring.

With locations in six states and more in the planning stages, Sono Bello makes laser-assisted body contouring accessible to people throughout North America.  For more information on Sono Bello's body contouring techniques, visit http://www.sonobello.com.

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Source: Sono Bello
   

CONTACT:  Darci Howard of Destination Marketing, T, +1-425-774-8343, F,
+1-425-774-8499, for Sono Bello

Web Site:  http://www.sonobello.com/

CA Ushers in New Level of Agility with CA Agile Vision for Application Development from the Cloud

Proven and Robust Agile Planning App Built and Delivered Fast on Salesforce.com's Force.com Platform Helps Accelerate the Market Shift to Cloud 2

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Salesforce.com Cloudforce 2 Tour -- CA, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA) today announced the general availability of CA Agile Vision(TM) Team Edition, the first native Force.com agile development planning tool, designed to enable companies to unlock the competitive advantage of application development management entirely in the cloud.

With CA Agile Vision, CA joins Salesforce.com® in helping companies to realize tremendous success with cloud computing. Announced at Dreamforce 2009, CA Agile Vision was built leveraging salesforce.com's Force.com platform and is based on proven technology successfully used by salesforce.com for its industry-leading Sales and Service Cloud apps. The new offering is being demonstrated today with an integration to salesforce.com's Chatter for integrated social collaboration, a unique value extension of the product that is scheduled for general availability later this year.

"For those seeking to leverage an agile software development process, coordinating effective project and portfolio planning and prioritization in conjunction with a compelling SaaS solution can enable users to quickly adopt technology as they strive to deliver robust software releases in less time," said Melinda Ballou, program director for IDC's Application Life-Cycle Management research. "With this new CA offering, organizations have the opportunity to increase collaboration across the enterprise and improve the product development process."

With CA Agile Vision Team Edition, companies can bolster agile planning and collaboration to realize faster, more efficient releases. As a service delivered in the cloud, it frees teams to concentrate on faster, more efficient application development rather than costly and time-consuming software installation and maintenance. Priced at $15 per user per month, teams can purchase the product online with a credit card and plan their first sprints in 15 minutes.

"With CA Agile Vision Team Edition, development teams across the country or around the world have access to a cost-effective offering they can use right away to help deliver better products to market faster," said Brian Bell, senior vice president and general manager of the Project and Portfolio Management business unit at CA. "The Team Edition service is just the beginning. We also plan to deliver comprehensive enterprise agile management from the cloud when we bring together CA Agile Vision with our leading solution for project and portfolio management (PPM), CA Clarity PPM On Demand."

"Salesforce.com and CA share a similar vision for customer success with the Cloud 2," said Kendall Collins, chief marketing officer, salesforce.com. "As the first native agile planning app available on Force.com, CA Agile Vision provides customers with a solution to help them innovate in app development faster and better than ever before by incorporating the social features of Force.com."

CA Agile Vision is the newest solution in CA's comprehensive portfolio of on-demand applications, including CA Clarity PPM On Demand, CA Service Desk on Demand, and CA RMDM On Demand. To further improve agile product development in the enterprise, CA is planning to release an enterprise edition of CA Agile Vision that will be integrated with CA Clarity PPM, the leading project and portfolio management system used by more than 1,200 enterprises worldwide to manage strategic programs and innovative new products.

CA Agile Vision: Enterprise Tested, Community Approved

Agile development is based on collaborative teams using iterative and incremental development to rapidly deliver high-quality applications that meet evolving requirements and goals. In keeping with agile practices, CA created CA Agile Vision iteratively and collaboratively with the agile community, allowing agile developers and evangelists to submit, vote on and discuss feature ideas, many of which were incorporated into the solution.

Interested agile enthusiasts can access up-to-date information and join the community and at ca.com/agile.

Pricing, Availability and 30-Day Free Trial

CA Agile Vision Team Edition is available now on salesforce.com's AppExchange and at ca.com/agile for $15 per user per month. CA is also offering a free 30-day trial of CA Agile Vision Team Edition for up to five users.

About the Force.com Platform and AppExchange

Force.com is the only proven enterprise platform for building and running business applications in the cloud. The Force.com platform powers the Salesforce CRM (http://www.salesforce.com/) applications with more than 800 ISV partner applications like those from FinancialForce.com and Fujitsu, and nearly 150,000 custom applications used by salesforce.com's 72,500 customers such as Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE and Sprint Nextel. Force.com now enables developers to make any enterprise app social by leveraging the social collaboration components including profiles, status updates, and real-time feeds available with Chatter.

Applications built on the Force.com platform can be easily distributed to the entire cloud computing community through the salesforce.com AppExchange 2 marketplace http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange/, now featuring the ChatterExchange.

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COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Renews Hit Series 'Tosh.0' for a Third Season

The Second Season Of "Tosh.0" Continues With 16 New Episodes Beginning On Wednesday, June 2 At 10:30 P.M. ET/PT With Charlie Siskel Tapped As Executive Producer

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Daniel Tosh takes his acerbically twisted comedy and his love-hate relationship with the Web to the next level as COMEDY CENTRAL orders a third season of the weekly hit series "Tosh.0," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, head of original programming and production COMEDY CENTRAL.  The third season of "Tosh.0" will consist of at least 29 episodes and premiere on Wednesday, January 12 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

"Tosh.0" is currently in its second season which consists of 25 episodes (nine aired from January 13 through March 10, 2010) with new episodes returning on Wednesday, June 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT helmed by newly appointed executive producer Charlie Siskel.  The second season of "Tosh.0" is averaging 1.8 million total viewers and is the most watched show in its timeslot among Men 18-24 and Men 18-34.  Since the first season, ratings have enjoyed a meteoric rise in the following demos: Persons 18-49: +83%; Men 18-34 +85%; Men 18-24 +84%.

The multi-platform hit has also resonated among viewers on the Web - following him on Twitter, becoming a fan of the show on Facebook and flocking to the "Tosh.0" blog, which has grown into one of COMEDY CENTRAL's most-visited properties with an average of 660K Unique Visitors per month (Source: Omniture SiteCatalyst).  Even when the show is on hiatus, fans of "Tosh.0" continue to seek out the blog's original content, including the current "Casual Bracket 2010," a challenge to nominate Tosh's next signature wardrobe choice when the show returns this summer to which Tosh will almost certainly pay no heed.

"I haven't seen the show yet, but I understand Daniel is very funny," said Alterman.  "I would like to publicly thank him for making me look smart."

"I am beyond thrilled about Season Three of 'Tosh.0,'" said Tosh.  "COMEDY CENTRAL has been like a father to me; they pretend to support my comedy and I am pretty sure they have slept with my mom."

"Tosh.0" premiered on June 4, 2009 and features the razor sharp humor and biting commentary from comedian Daniel Tosh and delves into all aspects of the Internet from the absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious in this weekly, topical series.  The series also features viral clips of the week and original videos created by and starring well-known actors and comedians.  Each episode features the segment "Web Redemption," which gives subjects of infamous viral videos (i.e. Phillies Fan and Make It Snow Girl) a second chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment with which they've become synonymous.

Recently, Tosh inked a multi-level deal with COMEDY CENTRAL to shoot an original one-hour stand-up special which will air in 4Q to be subsequently released with extended material on DVD and CD.  He will also embark on a national stand-up tour which will kick-off in the fall.  Tosh has a long history with COMEDY CENTRAL having hosted the network's "Live at Gotham" stand-up series and performed on "Premium Blend" and "Friday Night Stand-Up."  Tosh has also been featured on the all-comedy channel in a half-hour stand-up special "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents..." (2002) and on his first hour-long stand-up special, "Completely Serious" (2007).  His premiere CD, "True Stories I Made Up," was released in 2005 through COMEDY CENTRAL Records.

Charlie Siskel is an Emmy®-nominated executive producer, writer and director.  His most recent credits include COMEDY CENTRAL's "Important Things with Demetri Martin," Showtime's "La La Land" and the documentary "Religulous" with Bill Maher and Larry Charles.  Previous credits include COMEDY CENTRAL's "Crossballs," Bravo's "The Awful Truth with Michael Moore" and Moore's documentary "Bowling for Columbine."  Siskel is a former lawyer.

"Tosh.0" is executive produced by Tosh and Siskel.  Gary Mann is the executive in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 98 million homes nationwide.  COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks.  COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is http://www.comedycentral.com.  For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at http://www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products.  The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 400 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., TeenNick, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, SPIKE, TV Land, Atom, GameTrailers and Xfire.

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