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Consumer Watchdog Files White House FOIA Request for Ex-Googler's Email

White House Internet Policy Chief Andrew McLaughlin's 'Buzz' Profile Showed Continued Ties to Internet Giant

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Consumer Watchdog filed a Freedom of Information Act request today with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy seeking copies of email between Internet Policy chief Andrew McLaughlin and his former employer, Google Inc.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer group made the request after an online publication printed an article showing that McLaughlin's "Buzz" profile revealed that many of his most frequent email correspondents were Google employees. Before being appointed the OSTP's Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Internet Policy, McLaughlin was Google's head of Global Public Policy, its top global lobbyist.

Consumer Watchdog opposed McLaughlin's appointment by President Obama saying that it violated the intent of the Administration's ethics rules meant to end the revolving door between lobbyists and the executive branch.

"The appointment was troubling when it was announced, but signs that McLaughlin is continuing a cozy relationship with his former employer while serving in the top White House Internet policy job are even more disconcerting," said John M. Simpson, consumer advocate for Consumer Watchdog. "The public has a right to see exactly what sort of messages have been exchanged with his former employer and colleagues."

Consumer Watchdog's FOIA request seeks "access to and copies of all electronic mail communications between Office of Science and Technology Policy Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Internet Policy Andrew McLaughlin and officers and employees of Google Inc. and its contracted lobbyists and representatives...

"Include electronic mail records from Mr. McLaughlin's OSTP address amclaughlin@ostp.eop.gov, his Gmail address and other e-mail addresses he has used as an official of the OSTP."

Read Consumer Watchdog's FOIA request here: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/resources/LtrMcLaughlin060309.pdf

Ironically, McLaughlin's apparent continued ties to Google were revealed because of the Internet giant's lack of concern about consumers' privacy.  When Google first launched its new social networking service, Buzz, as part of its popular Gmail application, users' profiles publicly revealed their most frequent contacts as the default mode.  In the face of consumer backlash, including a pending formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, Google has since modified Buzz's privacy controls.

"Maybe now that Google's own privacy and that of a  former executive have been compromised, the company will finally understand that privacy matters to consumers," said Simpson.

Read the online article from Andrew Breitbart's Big Government describing McLaughlin's frequent email contacts here:  http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2010/03/30/google-buzz-privacy-fl aw-snags-another-victim-white-house-deputy-cto-andrew-mclaughlin/.

Read Consumer Watchdog's original joint letter with the Center for Digital Democracy opposing McLaughlin's appointment here:

http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/resources/LtrMcLaughlin060309.pdf

Consumer Watchdog, formerly the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights is a nonprofit, nonpartisan consumer advocacy organization with offices in Washington, DC, and Santa Monica, Ca.  Our website is http://www.consumerwatchdog.org.

Source: Consumer Watchdog
   

CONTACT:  John M. Simpson, +1-310-392-0522 ext 317; cell: +1-310-292-1902
or Carmen Balber, +1-202-629-3043, both of Consumer Watchdog

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

Capcom(R) Unveils Lost Planet(R) 2 'Kill Big for Charity' Program

Capcom to Donate Cash for Each Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo Downloaded; Community Members To Compete for Spot in Celebrity Tournament at Lost Planet 2 Launch Party

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 1 -- Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced it plans for an exciting new campaign called "Kill Big for Charity" that ties into the new Lost Planet® 2 multiplayer demo.  Kicking off this week as early subscribers begin to download the demo, the robust charity and community program will include a donation to Music for Relief for each demo downloaded via Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network or PlayStation®Network, a celebrity/charity tournament at the launch party and a community contest brought to you by Capcom Unity which will award the biggest Lost Planet 2 fans with spots in the celebrity tournament.

To launch the program, Capcom will create a charity fund of $20,000 as a donation for the first one million Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demos downloaded on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system from March 31, when the early access program begins, through midnight PT May 5.   If the demo surpasses the million mark across both platforms, an additional $5,000 will be donated when an extra 500,000 downloads is achieved. Please visit Lost Planet's community site, http://www.lostplanetcommunity.com for early access codes. They will also be distributed by various blogs, gaming media sites, and Amazon.com.

To celebrate the May 11th release of Lost Planet 2, Capcom will throw a pre-launch party in Los Angeles on May 6th.  Fans can get on the list for the party on a first-come basis by signing up at http://www.capcom-unity.com later this month.  A Lost Planet 2 celebrity tournament will take place during the party (participants to be announced at a later date).  The winning team will choose which Music for Relief cause will receive the grand total of the demo download fund, which can be up to $25,000.

Additionally, beginning April 1, community members will compete for a seat in the celebrity tournament and a trip to Los Angeles to attend the launch party by submitting their best tips and tricks for beating the new Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo to Capcom Unity.  The Capcom Unity team will choose the four lucky winners and shall post them on http://www.capcom-unity.com/ and http://www.lostplanet2game.com.  For more details on the contest and the official rules, check out http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2010/04/01/lost_planet_2_-_kill _big_for_charity

About Lost Planet 2:

The next installment in the popular action series, Lost Planet 2 will offer deeper insight into the world of E.D.N. III and the uncertain fate of mankind's future. With four-player co-op action, teamwork is the key to victory as players can team up to battle giant Akrid and depend on each other to succeed and survive.

Deep levels of character customization allow players hundreds of different ways to customize their look to truly help them define their character on the battlefield both on and offline.  Players will recognize beautiful and massive environments courtesy of Capcom's advanced graphics engine, MT Framework(TM) 2.0, to bring the game to life with the next step in 3D fidelity and performance.

Lost Planet 2 will be available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system on May 11, 2010 and has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

For more information on Lost Planet 2 and the "Kill Big for Charity" program, please visit http://www.capcom.com.

ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices.  Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.  More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, http://www.capcom.com.

Lost Planet, MT Framework, Capcom, the Capcom logo, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks  or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

ABOUT MUSIC FOR RELIEF

Founded by two-time Grammy winning/multi-platinum rock band Linkin Park, Music for Relief is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to victims of natural disasters and the prevention of such disasters. Since its inception in 2005, Music for Relief has raised over $3.5 million for victims of multiple disasters across four continents including the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, hurricanes Katrina and Rita, China's Wenchuan earthquake, a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe and the January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake. Music for Relief also supports environmental programs to help in prevention and mitigation of future natural disasters such as the Send Dirt campaign for wetlands protection and restoration and the Million Tree Project in China's Inner Mongolia Desert. MFR has organized a benefit concert featuring multi-platinum artists, sent musicians and volunteers to Southeast Asia and the U.S. Gulf Coast to help rebuild and donate supplies to people in need, and planted over 810,000 trees to help reduce global warming.  For more information visit http://www.musicforrelief.org.

Source: Capcom
   

CONTACT:  Melody Ann Pfeiffer, +1-650-350-6538, melodyp@capcom.com, or
Brian Keltner, +1-650-350-6631, briank@capcom.com, both of Capcom

Web Site:  http://www.capcom.com/

China Skyrise Announces Full-Year 2009 Results

Revenue increased 65.6% year-over-year to $6.9 million

SHENZHEN, China, April 1 -- China Skyrise Digital Service Inc.  (BULLETIN BOARD: CSKD)  ("China Skyrise" or the "Company") yesterday announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Fiscal 2009 Results

Revenue totaled approximately $6.9 million in 2009, a strong increase of 65.6%, versus $4.1 million for 2008. This rapid revenue growth was primarily driven by higher unit sales more than offsetting lower average selling prices.

"We are delighted to see that demand for our digital intercom products and solutions continued to experience robust growth in 2009 despite a challenging business environment," said Mr. Mingchun Zhou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Skyrise. "Revenues grew 65.6% in 2009, and our market share expanded to 12%. During the year, we earned nearly all of our revenue from digital intercom products and solutions, which we believe serves as an indicator that long-term industry trends are working in our favor. In terms of geographical contribution, we saw strength in the percentage of sales attributable to sales in Guangdong, our home province, which contributed 57.8% to our total sales during the period, compared to 31.3% in the previous year. Our product sales were also strong in Zhejiang, Hubei, and Jiangsu provinces and in Beijing, which together accounted for 32.1% of total sales."

"In September 2009, we went public in the U.S. through a share-exchange transaction, which represented another major milestone for China Skyrise," continued Mr. Zhou. "We are excited to be the one of the first companies in China's digital intercom sector to list publicly on a U.S. stock exchange. We believe that this represents an important step for us as we seek a higher platform to continue our geographic expansion and implement our strategic growth plans."

Cost of goods sold climbed by 157.6% to $4.7 million in 2009, or 68.5% of sales, from $1.8 million, or 44.1% of sales in the prior period. The Company reduced prices to maintain and continue to gain market share as customers became more price-sensitive in the global financial crisis. The cost of goods sold was also negatively affected by a moderate increase in raw materials cost due to an unfavorable supply-demand imbalance. In addition, some software- development cost in 2008 was recorded in cost of goods sold in 2009.

Gross profit for 2009 totaled $2.2 million, or 31.5% of sales, compared with $2.3 million, or 55.9% of sales, for 2008. The decrease in gross margin was largely attributable to a shift in customer demand towards standard products, versus high-end and luxury products, which were stronger in 2009.

Operating expenses totaled approximately $1.3 million for 2009, roughly flat with 2008. Total operating expenses amounted to 19.3% of sales in 2009, compared with 32.0% in 2008. Selling expenses decreased by 2.6% year over year to $0.5 million due to a contracted sales network. General and administrative expenses, though, grew 1.7% year over year to $0.8 million. Research and development expenses increased 8.9% to $418,177 in 2009 (amounting to 6.1% of sales) from $383,952 in 2008 (9.3% of sales), as the Company added more research and development employees.

Operating income was $0.8 million compared to $1.0 million in 2008.

The Company's net income in 2009 was $1.1 million, down 14.4% from $1.2 million in 2008. Earnings per basic and diluted share was $0.05 for 2009, compared to $0.07 for 2008.

Financial Condition

As of December 31, 2009, China Skyrise had $0.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $3.8 million in working capital. The Company had $0.4 million of short-term debt and no long-term liabilities. As of December 31, 2009, shareholders' equity was $4.4 million.

Business Outlook

China Skyrise maintains a positive outlook for China's security surveillance sector, and management estimates that the market for video surveillance is growing at an annual rate of 15% or greater. Management believes that the Company is well positioned to benefit from the continuing momentum of China's residential real estate industry. In the first quarter alone, the Company began shipping to six new intercom projects in Macau, Taiwan, Haikou (in Hainan Province), Ningbo (in Zhejiang Province) and Hefei (in Anhui Province).

While the Company continues to gain market share with its low-end digital solutions displacing competitors' high-end analog solutions, China Skyrise also stands to benefit from analog-to-digital upgrades of existing residential neighborhoods, a huge market. The Company is also developing a new cost-saving system-on-chip, and has initiated projects with two of China's leading 3G wireless communication service providers to test-launch standalone wireless intercom solutions. Wireless connectivity opens up potential markets for value-added services such as broadband access and home shopping, serving Chinese families. To maintain its technology leadership in the digital intercom segment, China Skyrise plans to maintain a healthy level of R&D investment, with R&D spending expected to grow by 30% annually from 2010 to 2012.

"With continuous product innovation and strong brand recognition, we are optimistic about our financial performance in 2010 and beyond. We believe our current backlog of approximately $2.2 million, together with continuing new business wins will generate revenue of approximately $10.2 million and net income of approximately $1.8 million in 2010," concluded Mr. Zhou.

The Company will continue to enjoy preferential tax treatment for the next three years starting in 2010, with an applicable tax rate of 11%.

About China Skyrise Digital Service Inc.

China Skyrise Digital Service Inc. ("China Skyrise" or the "Company") develops, sells, installs and maintains digital residential and video- surveillance products, as well as related software. The Company's customers are primarily urban and suburban residential communities and real-estate developers in China, and China Skyrise receives the majority of its revenues from packaged digital residential safety and video-surveillance systems. The Company is headquartered in Shenzhen, and its sales network focuses on the heavily populated areas of Guangdong Province. For more information, contact CCG Investor Relations directly or go to China Skyrise's website at http://www.szskyrise.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements are based upon the current plans, estimates and projections of China Skyrise's management and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. Such statements include, among others, those concerning market and industry segment growth and demand and acceptance of new and existing products; any projections of sales, earnings, revenue, margins or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; uncertainties related to conducting business in China, as well as all assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future events. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: business conditions in China, general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes, availability of capital, changes in the residential digital safety and surveillance industry, the Company's ability to maintain its competitive position as well as other relevant risks, including but not limited to risks outlined in the Company's periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. China Skyrise does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

  For more information, please contact:

  Company Contact:
   Dustin Han, Vice President, Investor Relations
   China Skyrise Digital Service Inc.
   Email: xin.han@gmail.com
   Tel:   +1-408-857-8897
   Web:   http://www.szskyrise.com/

  Investor Relations Contact:
   John Harmon, Senior Account Manager
   CCG Investor Relations
   Email: john.harmon@ccgir.com
   Tel:   +1-646-833-3424
   Web:   http://www.ccgir.com/

                          (financial tables follow)

                     CHINA SKYRISE DIGITAL SERVICE INC.
       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
          FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008

                                                 2009                 2008

  Revenues                                 $6,856,198           $4,140,682

  Cost of goods sold                        4,698,295            1,824,163

  Gross profit                              2,157,903            2,316,519

  Selling and marketing
   expenses                                  (532,492)            (546,846)
  General and administrative
   expenses                                  (792,001)            (778,515)
  Net income from operations                  833,410              991,158
  Other Income (Expense)
    Other income                                3,672               76,665
    Government grant                          242,948              201,562
    Interest expense                          (22,638)             (39,511)
  Total Other Income
   (Expense)                                  223,982              238,716

  Income before provision for
   income taxes                            $1,057,392           $1,229,874

  Provision for income taxes                   (4,301)                (312)
  Net income                                1,053,091            1,229,562

  Other comprehensive income                      656               32,682
    Foreign currency
     translation gain                              --                   --
    Comprehensive income                    1,053,747            1,262,244

  Earnings Per Share
  Basic                                       $0.0541              $0.0723
  Diluted                                     $0.0541              $0.0723
  Weighted Average Number of
   Shares Outstanding
  Basic                                   $19,448,304          $17,004,800
  Diluted                                 $19,448,304          $17,004,800

                      CHINA SKYRISE DIGITAL SERVICE INC.
                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008

                                                      2009            2008
  ASSETS
  CURRENT ASSETS
    Cash and cash equivalents                     $409,718        $508,272
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance
     for doubtful accounts                       3,089,672       2,049,356
    Inventory                                    1,373,733       1,336,615
    Deposit and prepaid expense                    558,068         313,978
    Other receivables                              536,013         727,612
    Tax recoverable                                     --          31,132
  Total current assets                           5,967,204       4,966,965
  Property, plant and equipment, net of
   accumulated depreciation                        340,616         188,867
  Other assets
    Intangible assets, net of accumulated
     amortization                                  122,650         103,115
    Goodwill                                       193,754         193,754
  Total other assets                               316,404         296,869
  TOTAL ASSETS                                  $6,624,224      $5,452,701

  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  CURRENT LIABILITIES
    Accounts payable                            $1,005,679        $720,400
    Unearned Revenue                                81,009          58,692
    Other payables and accrued expenses            541,767       1,309,071
    Short term debt                                440,100         623,475
    Tax payable                                     73,160              --
                                                 2,141,715       2,711,638

  Commitments and contingencies                         --              --

  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common stock: 0.001 par value
    Authorized: 75,000,000 common shares
    Issued and outstanding: 21,110,550
    (2008: 17,004,800) common shares                21,111          17,005
  Additional paid-in capital                     2,207,072       1,523,479
  Statutory reserves                                 2,791           2,791
  Retained earnings                              2,218,197       1,165,106
  Accumulated other comprehensive income            33,338          32,682
  Total shareholders' equity                     4,482,509       2,741,063

  TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
   EQUITY                                       $6,624,224      $5,452,701

                      CHINA SKYRISE DIGITAL SERVICE INC.
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                  FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND
                              DECEMBER 31, 2008

                                                      2009            2008
  Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income for the period                     $1,053,091      $1,229,562
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
     cash from operations:
      Depreciation                                  65,896          64,012
      Amortization of intangible assets             32,310          23,326
  Changes in operating assets and
   liabilities:
      Increase in inventory                        (74,070)     (1,336,615)
      Increase in deposits and prepaid
       expenses                                   (207,138)       (313,978)
      Increase in accounts receivable           (1,040,316)     (2,049,356)
      Decrease (increase) in other receivable      191,599        (727,612)
      Increase in tax payable                       73,160              --
      Decrease (increase) in tax recoverable        31,132         (31,132)
      Increase in accounts payable                 285,279         720,400
      Increase in unearned revenue                  22,317          58,692
      Increase in other payable and accruals      (767,305)      1,310,403
  Net cash generated from (provided by)
   operating activities                           (334,045)     (1,052,298)
  Cash flows from investing activities
    Purchases of property, plant and
     equipment                                    (217,685)       (254,011)
    Purchases of goodwill                               --        (193,754)
    Net payment from acquisition of
     subsidiary                                         --         295,395
    Purchases of intangible assets                 (51,864)       (126,854)
  Net cash provided by investing
   activities                                     (269,549)       (279,224)
  Cash flows from financing activities
    Proceeds from short term debt                  440,100       1,114,920
    Repayment of short term debt                  (623,475)       (491,445)
    Statutory reserve                                   --           2,791
    Capital contributed by stockholders            683,593       1,472,739
  Net cash (provided by) generated from
   financing activities                            500,218       2,099,005
  Effects of exchange rate changes on cash           4,822        (259,211)
  (Decrease) increase in cash and cash
   equivalents                                     (98,554)        508,272
  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
   period                                          508,272              --
  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period        $409,718        $508,272
  Supplementary disclosures of cash flow
   information:
    Cash paid for interest                         $22,638         $39,511
    Cash paid for income taxes                      $4,301            $312
    Non cash transaction: shareholder
     forgiveness of debts                              $--         $30,365
    Common stock issued for services                $4,106             $--

Source: China Skyrise Digital Service Inc.
   

Contact: Company Contact, Dustin Han, Vice President, Investor Relations,
China Skyrise Digital Service Inc., xin.han@gmail.com, or +1-408-857-8897, or
Investor Relations Contact, John Harmon, Senior Account Manager, CCG Investor
Relations, john.harmon@ccgir.com, or +1-646-833-3424

Web Site: http://www.ccgir.com/
http://www.szskyrise.com/

ICSA Labs Offers Tips to Help Vendors Ensure Their IT Products Meet New Federal Requirements

New IT Products Purchased by Federal Agencies Must Adhere to IPv6 Standards, Starting in July

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 1 -- Federal agencies will soon be required to buy only networking and IT products that meet specific Internet protocol version 6 compliance requirements as recommended by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology.  The requirements include product testing in an accredited third-party laboratory.

The goal of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) USGv6 testing program is to ensure interoperability among all IT and networking components used to build, maintain and secure the IT infrastructure of federal agencies.

USGv6 Testing Program Tips

As an accredited third-party testing facility, ICSA Labs offers the following tips and guidance for vendors seeking to deliver USGv6-compliant products:

  --  Thoroughly review the USGv6 Testing Program User's Guide,  which
      explains all of the requirements and procedures.

  --  Federal agencies can procure IPv6 hardware and software only if it
      adheres to USGv6 Testing Program guidelines, as well as the individual
      agency's network architecture requirements.

  --  IT suppliers should not assume their IPv6 products meet USGv6 Testing
      Program guidelines.  These products must be evaluated by an accredited
      third-party test laboratory.

  --  Any product that contains an IPv6 component must be tested, including
      operating systems, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion prevention
      and detection devices, Web application firewalls and unified threat
      management devices, as well as network-connected devices such as
      printers and fax machines.

"With the compliance deadline just a few months away, vendors that have not had their IPv6 products tested should start the process immediately," said Guy Snyder, secure communications program manager, ICSA Labs. "As the first of two testing labs accredited under the USGv6 testing program managed by NIST, we can help product vendors fulfill this requirement."

Moving to IPv6

In August 2005, the Office of Management and Budget directed NIST to develop a technical infrastructure of standards and testing necessary to support wide-scale adoption of IPv6 in U.S. government agencies, resulting in the USGv6 Testing Program.

NIST worked with several test labs and developers including ICSA Labs to create this program, which provides a procurement path for vendors to sell their products to the U.S. government.  ICSA Labs became the first third-party laboratory accredited to test USGv6 product capabilities.

About ICSA Labs

ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business, offers vendor-neutral testing and certification of security products.  Many of the world's top security vendors submit their products for testing and certification at ICSA Labs.  Businesses rely on ICSA Labs to authoritatively set and apply objective testing and certification criteria for measuring product compliance and reliability. For more information about ICSA Labs, please visit: http://www.icsalabs.com/.

About Verizon Business

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

Source: Verizon Business
   

CONTACT:  Brianna Carroll Boyle, +1-703-859-4251,
brianna.boyle@verizon.com

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

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

Verizon Wireless Makes It Easy For Consumers In New York Metro Area To Recycle Old Wireless Phones

ORANGEBURG, N.Y., April 1 -- With drop boxes in stores throughout the area and a free mailing label available on its Web site (http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopelinemailinglabel),Verizon Wireless makes it easy for those in the New York Metro area to recycle old wireless phones, batteries and accessories during National Cell Phone Recycling Week and year-round.  Phones given to Verizon Wireless go to HopeLine®, the company's long-running phone recycling and reuse program that supports local domestic violence prevention and awareness organizations.

For the second straight year, Verizon Wireless is joining with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cell phone manufacturers and retailers to increase awareness about wireless phone recycling opportunities during Plug-In To eCycling's National Cell Phone Recycling Week (April 5-11, 2010).

2009 marked one of the most successful years to date for the HopeLine program in the NY Metro area, as Verizon Wireless received more than 500 devices, accessories and batteries that it used as product donations. Additionally, monetary contributions totaled more than $50,000 to local organizations that provide assistance for victims of domestic violence.

"We're always happy to see customers in our stores, and we encourage them to give their old phones to HopeLine after upgrading their devices or buying new ones.  It's an easy way to get rid of old, no-longer-needed equipment and help both the environment and people here in New York and New Jersey," said Pat Devlin, president of Verizon Wireless' New York Metro Region.  "National Cell Phone Recycling Week is a great reminder that there is a good use for that old phone."

Customers can visit their local Verizon Wireless Communications Stores to quickly and easily donate their no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories to HopeLine. Collected phones will be disposed of in an environmentally sound way under a zero landfill policy or refurbished for resale and reuse.  Proceeds from HopeLine support local victims of domestic violence and local non-profit advocacy agencies.

Verizon Wireless is a proud member of the EPA's Plug-In To eCycling program, which encourages Americans to recycle their cell phones and accessories.  For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/plugin.

To learn how to donate phones, accessories or batteries to HopeLine, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.

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:  David Samberg, Verizon Wireless, +1-914-329-5429,
david.samberg@verizonwireless.com; or Andrew Stein, Crenshaw Communications,
+1-646-484-4568, andrew@crenshawcomm.com

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

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

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KENSHOO to Make Next Generation Social Media Advertising ... Personal

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2010--     Kenshoo, a global leader in online marketing optimization technology,
announced today a tool which will enable online marketers on Facebook(R) to
optimize online marketing spend to acquire new high value customers. KENSHOO
is now integrated with Facebook's Ads API, which allows targeting of
Facebook's more than 400 million active users. KENSHOO gives savvy
advertisers the ability to consolidate search and social marketing channels
to understand the broader media mix and where to focus budgets. At the center
of KENSHOO's Facebook solution is a dynamic targeting system that provides
advertisers control and depth in targeting and optimizing marketing spend
around high-value customers.

    The new Facebook integration expands the power of Kenshoo's existing
online SEM advertising optimization platform to offer increased marketing
program visibility and control to both agencies and advertisers. Marketers
can now take advantage of Kenshoo's automated RealTime Campaigns technology,
full multi-channel tracking and algorithmic bid optimization technology to
further their online marketing dollar.

    " Kenshoo has developed tools on the Facebook API that will help
marketers better understand the value of their Facebook advertising
campaigns," said Grady Burnett, Facebook's director of online sales and
operations. "Kenshoo's integration, which includes proprietary conversion
path tracking and a unique desktop application, will also allow marketers to
manage their ads on Facebook and to measure their value more easily."

    "It was clear from the beginning that we have an amazing opportunity in
front of us. Facebook has experienced formidable growth and is advancing its
leadership worldwide. Kenshoo is a superior technology to optimize marketing
spend around the right people. We love being in a position to deliver a
first-mover advantage and competitive edge to our customers." said Yoav
Izhar, CEO of Kenshoo. "The support and collaboration that we received from
Facebook has been phenomenal and we are excited to drive more value to online
advertisers"

    KENSHOO Search has managed over 300 million ads in over 100 countries
generating over $10 Billion in revenue for agencies and advertisers last
year. KENSHOO provides the tools to manage and maximize pay-per-click
campaigns and brand campaigns through intelligent automation. This
integration brings the most sophisticated algorithms and methodologies in the
industry to the one of the largest web properties on the planet.

    About Kenshoo

    Kenshoo is the provider of KENSHOO(TM) Search, the only 3rd generation
end-to-end search marketing platform. KENSHOO Search's RealTime Campaigns
links a company's search marketing program with their e-commerce or inventory
to continually update campaigns to reflect up to date product information.
KENSHOO Local, based on the KENSHOO Search platform, is the first enterprise
search platform designed specifically for the 'local' market, providing
significant value to agencies, resellers supporting SMBs or local franchises
by saving valuable time and resources while maximizing advertizing
effectiveness. Kenshoo's automation and optimization technology is being used
today by ad agencies and advertisers on five continents and in dozens of
languages. Customers include Omnicom, Zappos, Expedia, Hitwise,
TextBooks.com, iREP, LinkShare, and many more. Kenshoo is backed by venture
capital firms Sequoia Capital and Arts Alliance. http://www.kenshoo.com.

    Facebook (R) is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

   
    Contact:

    Ari Rosenstein
    Kenshoo
    Tel: +1-877-536-7462
    ariel.rosenstein@kenshoo.com
    http://www.kenshoo.com

    Monica Maron
    Spicetree Communications
    marketing@kenshoo.com

Source: Kenshoo

Contact: Ari Rosenstein, Kenshoo, Tel: +1-877-536-7462, ariel.rosenstein@kenshoo.com, http://www.kenshoo.com. Monica Maron, Spicetree Communications, marketing@kenshoo.com

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- CDMA Certification Forum/

In the news release, CDMA Certification Forum Details Timeline for CDMA2000 and LTE Device Testing, issued today by CDMA Certification Forum over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that references to the International CTIA Wireless 2010 industry trade show should be disregarded. The complete, corrected release follows:

CDMA Certification Forum Details Timeline for CDMA2000 and LTE Device Testing

Certification Process for CDMA2000 and LTE Multi-Mode Device Interoperability Will Be Ready by the End of 2010

LAS VEGAS, April 1 -- The CDMA Certification Forum® (CCF), a global non-profit organization that certifies single-mode and multi-mode CDMA2000® devices, today announced that it will be ready to certify the interworking of multi-mode CDMA2000/LTE devices by the end of 2010.  Test platforms are currently being developed to support the 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) test specification, C.S0095-0, which was published in December 2009. Accordingly, the CCF Test Plan will be updated to support evolved high-rate packet data (eHRPD) networks and the CDMA2000 1X, EV-DO and LTE multi-mode device interworking test cases included in the 3GPP2 specification.  The CCF will begin platform validation in mid-2010, enabling it to provide a complete testing and certification process for the CDMA2000 portion of CDMA2000/LTE multi-mode devices by the end of the year.

"With LTE deployments augmenting CDMA2000 networks this year it's important that multi-mode devices be tested and certified to perform optimally across both technologies," said Thomas Erickson, President and CEO of the CCF. "Critical to seamless 3G and 4G interoperability is the interworking between multi-mode devices and their radio access networks.  The completion and validation of our test platform will allow the CCF to provide the only comprehensive testing and certification process for CDMA2000 1X and EV-DO devices incorporating LTE by the end of 2010."

The CCF is currently developing its test plan, test cases and scripts to certify CDMA2000/LTE devices, enabling CDMA2000 operators to be among the first to deploy LTE on a commercial basis with WorldModeTM devices.  Using its authorized test facilities and the same streamlined processes used in certifying other CDMA2000 devices, the CCF will ensure CDMA2000 operators receive certified devices employing LTE in an expedient manner.

The CCF is also working closely with the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to align the proposed LTE certification requirements and priorities and implement a common certification solution, enabling manufacturers to test once for multiple certifications and minimize development time- and cost-to-market. The testing and certification process for CDMA2000/LTE multimode devices enjoys the active support of CCF members from around the world.  Several operators, device manufacturers and test companies are working together on completing the entire process by year-end.

For more information about the CCF or CDMA device testing and certification, please visit http://www.globalccf.org.

About the CCF

The CCF is a partnership of CDMA vendors and operators worldwide that has established and maintains a single core global device certification process. The CCF process allows quick and affordable certification of devices so they meet prescribed international performance requirements. This process improves quality through consistent interoperability, signaling conformance, and performance testing. For more details, visit the CCF Web site at http://www.globalccf.org.

CDMA Certification Forum is a registered trademark of the CDMA Certification Forum.  CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA).  All other marks are properties of their respectful owners.

Source: CDMA Certification Forum
   

CONTACT:  Sandrine Melfort of CDMA Certification Forum, +1-303-828-7232,
S_melfort@globalccf.org

Web Site:  http://www.globalccf.org/

Seven Major Automakers Expand Commitment to HD Radio(TM) Technology

New Vehicles from BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Scion & Volvo Quality, Value and Versatility of HD Radio Digital Pipeline to Consumers Driving Widespread Adoption

NEW YORK, April 1 -- New York International Auto Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced expanded support for HD Radio Technology from a wide array of leading automakers.

"The auto industry is accelerating its commitment to HD Radio Technology," said Bob Struble, iBiquity Digital President and CEO. "HD Radio Technology is now a core element of the entertainment package offered by leading automakers. Our technology provides a digital pipeline to the consumer, with crystal-clear audio, more content choices and new services such as iTunes Tagging, Real Time Traffic, Journaline and other information."

Several carmakers have used this week's annual New York International Auto Show to highlight their expanded commitments to HD Radio Technology. BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Scion and Volvo have all extended their commitments to the technology with a mix of new vehicle launches, broader application and new services.

Expanded Commitment & More Vehicles in Dealerships

Ford, confirmed two new models equipped with HD Radio Technology are now available at dealerships - the 2011 model year Mustang and Super Duty.  Ford, which earlier this year announced plans for the first ever vehicles to feature factory installed iTunes Tagging, will additionally include HD Radio Technology in the Taurus, Econoline, Escape, F-Series, Flex, and Fusion line-ups.

Lincoln previously announced that the first vehicle line to offer HD Radio Technology as a factory-installed option would be the MKX. Other models that will include HD Radio Technology are the MKS, MKT and Navigator.

With BMW's recent launch of the 2011 model year 5 Series, the automaker's entire product line has HD Radio Technology as standard equipment. The 7 Series, 6 Series, 3 Series, 1 Series, X5, X6, X3, Z4 Roadster and 5 Series Gran Turismo make up the rest of the balance of the HD Radio-equipped lineup.

Hyundai is also offering HD Radio Technology as standard with the introductory inclusion in the Equus, their high-end flagship model. Other Hyundai models offering HD Radio Technology as a factory-installed option include the Genesis sedan and the 2011 model year Sonata.

Also embracing HD Radio Technology, Kia has confirmed plans for factory-installed HD Radio receivers in multiple 2011 model year vehicles, including select sedans and SUVs.

The New York Auto Show will also be the venue for Scion to announce the arrival of the all new 2011 model year iQ and tC. Both these vehicles offer HD Radio Technology in the upgraded audio system packages. Those vehicles join the xB and xD in offering HD Radio-enabled enhanced audio systems.

And rounding out the announcements, Volvo will make HD Radio Technology standard on the new 2011 model year S60. The C30, C70, S40, TC, S80, V50, V70, XC60, XC70 and XC90, which are already standard, are currently available at dealerships today.

OEMs Moving Towards Standardization of HD Radio Technology

More automakers are accelerating their HD Radio adoption from a factory-installed option to standard equipment. BMW and Volvo both offer the technology as standard across their entire vehicle line-up. Other OEMs have committed to offering digital radio as standard on specific models, including Audi, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes, and Rolls-Royce.

HD Radio Technology Adoption Firmly Entrenched in the Auto Industry:

Additional OEM brands that have announced intentions to install HD Radio receivers as either standard or optional equipment include:

  --  Audi - standard on A6, A8 and Q7 2011 models; available on the
      navigation radio on A4, A5, and Q5 2011 models.
  --  Jaguar - standard feature on the flagship 2010 Jaguar XJ, XF and XK
      models offer it as factory-installed option.
  --  Land Rover - factory-installed option across entire Land Rover and
      Range Rover vehicle offering.
  --  Mercedes - factory-installed option in popular premium packages in the
      E-, E-Coupe/Sedan , GL-, M-, R- and SLK- Class and standard equipment
      in the CL-, CLS-, G-, S-, and SL -Class models in dealerships today.
  --  Mercury - factory-installed option on the 2011 model year Mariner.
  --  MINI USA - factory-installed option in MINI Cooper, Convertible and
      Clubman in dealerships today.
  --  Rolls-Royce - standard feature in Phantom Series.
  --  Volkswagen announced that select 2010 models equipped with the DVD
      navigation system will include HD Radio Technology as a feature.

  About iBiquity Digital Corporation

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

  To arrange interviews or for additional information, please contact:

  Scott Cianciulli / Nancy Zakhary
  Brainerd Communicators
  212-986-6667
  cianciulli@braincomm.comnancy@braincomm.com

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

Source: iBiquity Digital Corporation
   

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

Web Site:  http://www.ibiquity.com/

Capital Region Orthopaedics Selects Allscripts for Electronic Health Record and Practice Management

Leading Albany, NY provider also to deploy patient kiosks for easy sign-in and iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows smart phone access to patient information

CHICAGO and ALBANY, N.Y., April 1 -- Allscripts (NASDAQ:MDRX) today announced that Capital Region Orthopaedics has selected the Allscripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management solution to automate and connect 27 physicians in six locations across the Albany area.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081013/AQM041LOGO)

"We intend that the electronic health record will help us further our mission of improving the patient experience through the provision of high quality care, while at the same time enhancing the everyday work experience of our providers," said David Quinn, MD, of Capital Region Orthopaedics.

In continuous practice for more than 50 years, Capital Region Orthopaedics combines specialists and diagnostics under one roof to address the full spectrum of general and sub-specialty orthopaedic problems.

The Allscripts Electronic Health Record automates many daily clinical tasks, such as prescribing medications and documenting clinical encounters, while connecting providers to each other and to labs, pharmacies and insurers. It comes with extensive orthopaedic-specific clinical content, enables orthopaedic practices to adapt existing documentation templates for common problems and injuries, captures clinical images directly into the patient's chart, and interfaces with Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS). The Allscripts Practice Management solution is fully integrated with the Electronic Health Record and features sophisticated scheduling and revenue cycle management tools.

As part of the implementation, Capital Region Orthopaedics will deploy the Allscripts Patient Kiosk to enhance patient check-in, and Allscripts Remote, delivering virtually anytime, anywhere access to and control of the EHR on a physician's iPhone®, BlackBerry® or Windows® smart phone.

"Orthopaedic practices prefer our electronic health record and practice management solution because it is uniquely designed to optimize the orthopaedic workflow and best practices," said Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer of Allscripts. "We are excited that Capital Region Orthopaedics has also selected two of our latest innovations, the patient kiosk and Allscripts Remote, to help drive their quest to improve patient care and do so in a way that keeps healthcare efficient and affordable for their patients."

Allscripts Remote enables physicians to safely make critical medical decisions even when they are away from the office by making all relevant information available on the one device they keep closest - their phone. Capabilities include quick access to real-time patient summary information; fast communication to local hospital emergency rooms; convenient ePrescribing to the patient's regular pharmacy; and real-time access to all the information a physician needs to make decisions, including medical history, lab results and medications.

Allscripts Patient Kiosk solves a common patient complaint--the seemingly endless stream of paperwork they must fill out every time they register for an appointment. Allscripts Patient Kiosk   eliminates this frustration while helping physician practices reduce the costs and overhead associated with traditional patient check-in. The integration of the Fujitsu PalmSecure palm vein authentication solution maintains patient confidentiality, privacy and information security.

About Capital Region Orthopaedics

Based at the Bone and Joint Center, Capital Region Orthopaedics combines specialist physicians and diagnostics to address orthopaedic problems such as trauma, sports medicine, joint replacement, and spine care. Capital Region Orthopaedics is partnered with Albany Medical Center to ensure that patients have access to the most advanced care. The group operates offices in Albany, Saratoga, Catskill, Clifton Park, Guilderland, and Latham, NY.  For more information, visit http://www.capitalregionorthopaedics.com.

About Allscripts

Allscripts uses innovation technology to bring health to healthcare. More than 160,000 physicians, 800 hospitals and nearly 8,000 post-acute and homecare organizations utilize Allscripts to improve the health of their patients and their bottom line.  The company's award-winning solutions include electronic health records, electronic prescribing, revenue cycle management, practice management, document management, care management, emergency department information systems and homecare automation. Allscripts is the trade name of AllscriptsMisys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. To learn more, visit http://www.allscripts.com.

For more Allscripts news, follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/AllscriptsMisys

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events, developments, the Company's future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are outlined below. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are: the volume and timing of systems sales and installations; length of sales cycles and the installation process; the possibility that products will not achieve or sustain market acceptance; the timing, cost and success or failure of new product and service introductions, development and product upgrade releases; competitive pressures including product offerings, pricing and promotional activities; our ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships; undetected errors or similar problems in our software products; compliance with existing laws, regulations and industry initiatives and future changes in laws or regulations in the healthcare industry; possible regulation of the Company's software by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; the possibility of product-related liabilities; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to identify and complete acquisitions, manage our growth and integrate acquisitions; the ability to recognize the benefits of the merger with Misys Healthcare Systems, LLC ("MHS");  the integration of MHS with the Company and the possible disruption of current plans and operations as a result thereof;  maintaining our intellectual property rights and litigation involving intellectual property rights; risks related to third-party suppliers; our ability to obtain, use or successfully integrate third-party licensed technology; breach of our security by third parties; and the risk factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K available through the Web site maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Source: Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Dan Michelson, Chief Marketing Officer, +1-312-506-1217,
dan.michelson@allscripts.com, or Seth Frank, Vice President, Investor
Relations, +1-312-506-1213, seth.frank@allscripts.com, or Todd Stein, Senior
Manager/Public Relations, +1-312-506-1216, todd.stein@allscripts.com, all of
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.allscripts.com/

Planet Payment Announces Fifth Third Contract Extension

LONG BEACH, N.Y., April 1 -- Planet Payment (LSE: AIM: PPT and PPTR; OTCQX: PLPM), a leading multi-currency and data processor, today announced a multi-year extension of their processing agreement with Fifth Third Processing Solutions, a premier full service payment solutions provider, for the deployment of Planet Payment's multi-currency processing solutions to Fifth Third's merchant base in the United States.

Fifth Third and Planet Payment have been offering multi-currency solutions to the U.S. market since 2004.  The products are designed to facilitate international commerce and provide merchants with innovative ways to sell more product and services, increase operational efficiencies and drive customer satisfaction.

Fifth Third offers Planet Payment's dynamic currency conversion service, called Pay in Your Currency, which provides merchants with a powerful marketing and customer service tool to attract and close more sales from their international clientele.  Pay in Your Currency improves the shopping experience for international customers using Visa or MasterCard payment cards by presenting the option to pay for their purchases in their home currency - providing greater convenience and clarity and eliminating the guesswork associated with the process in place today.  The solutions also include Planet Payment's FX Assured Best Rate Guarantee Service in which Planet Payment, using its patented processes and business logic, develops a rate that is calculated to be more competitive than the effective rate that would have been applied by the cardholder's issuing bank.

"Fifth Third and Planet Payment are delivering state-of-the-art multi-currency processing solutions that help merchants increase sales and profitability and are designed to improve the customer's shopping experience," said Philip Beck, Chairman and CEO of Planet Payment.  "We look forward to continuing our work with Fifth Third to deliver these innovative solutions to the U.S. market."

Fifth Third also offers Planet Payment's Multi-Currency Pricing Service, which is designed to help merchants in the e-commerce and Mail Order/Telephone Order sectors reach international markets more effectively. With Multi-Currency Pricing, merchants are able to localize their product offering by allowing customers to view pricing and pay in their local currencies; enabling merchants to attract more international customers and increasing the likelihood that customers complete their purchases.

The Fifth Third and Planet Payment services are robust enough to satisfy most merchants' foreign currency requirements while the products' tight integration within Fifth Third's processes and systems ensures efficiency and ease-of-use from a back office and reporting perspective.  The solution includes support for twenty foreign currencies, with all settlement being paid directly by Fifth Third in US$, on the same schedule as domestic, US$ transactions.  In addition, Fifth Third offers a consolidated view of all transaction activity, allowing merchants to access reporting on multi-currency and domestic transactions in a single report.

For more information about Planet Payment or how our innovative products and services can help your business please contact Melissa Jones, VP of North American Sales, at (516) 760-3200 or via email at mjones@planetpayment.com.

  Planet Payment, Inc.                                http://www.planetpayment.com
  Joel Mayer, SVP Product Development                 +1 516 670 3200

  Redleaf Communications (UK PR for Planet Payment)   planet@redleafpr.com
  Emma Kane /Rebecca Sanders-Hewett /Henry Columbine  +44 20 7566 6700

  CJP Communications (US PR for Planet Payment)       ecleary@cjpcom.com
  Emily Cleary/Thomas Rozycki                         +1 212 279 3115 x257

  About Planet Payment®:

Planet Payment's Common shares trade in the UK on AIM under the symbols PPT for unrestricted Common Shares and PPTR for Reg S Common Shares and in the United States on the OTCQX under the symbol PLPM.

Planet Payment is a leading international payment and data processor, providing banks and their merchants with innovative solutions to accept, process and reconcile payments, anytime, anywhere and in any currency. Our customer base of more than 40 acquiring banks and processors stretches from North America, to the Middle East, to Asia Pacific, including China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia and India.

Planet Payment is headquartered in New York and has offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Bermuda, Delaware, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. Visit http://www.planetpayment.com for more information on the Company and its services.

Source: Planet Payment
   

CONTACT:  Joel Mayer, SVP Product Development, Planet Payment, Inc.,
+1-516-670-3200, or Emma Kane or Rebecca Sanders-Hewett or Henry Columbine,
Redleaf Communications (UK PR for Planet Payment), +44-20-7566-6700,
planet@redleafpr.com, or Emily Cleary, ecleary@cjpcom.com, or Thomas Rozycki,
CJP Communications (US PR for Planet Payment), +1-212-279-3115 x257

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

MedNet Solutions to Sponsor, Speak and Exhibit at the 2010 eClinical Technology Summit

MINNETONKA, Minn., April 1 -- MedNet Solutions, a global life sciences technology solutions company specializing in clinical study management systems, is pleased to announce the company's involvement as a sponsor, speaker and exhibitor at the 14th Annual eClinical Technology Summit, to be held April 12-14, 2010 in Orlando, Florida.

John M. (Rob) Robertson, MedNet Solutions' President and CEO, will be speaking on "EDC Reform - The Time is Now" on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m.  Mr. Robertson, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, will begin with an overview of the clinical research obstacles faced today by many sponsors, CROs, sites and vendors.  He will then explore multiple "EDC Reforms" that can effectively address these challenges, resulting in clinical research technology solutions that truly deliver on the promise of EDC...faster trials, lower costs and improved data quality.

MedNet Solutions is proud to once again be a sponsor of the eClinical Technology Summit.  MedNet will have a large presence in the exhibit area for not only this event, but the colocated Partnerships in Clinical Trials conference as well.  Both meetings bring together multi-disciplinary personnel from around the world to exchange new ideas and discuss innovative strategies in clinical research.

Attendees from both conferences will have the chance to meet with Mr. Robertson and other MedNet personnel in MedNet's booth (#326) to discuss their research-related challenges, and see first-hand how MedNet Solutions can dramatically improve their future research initiatives.  MedNet will also be offering previews of iMedNet(TM), the company's innovative, next-generation EDC/eClinical technology platform - delivered through a pay-as-you-go, SaaS model - that allows non-technical sponsor and CRO personnel to quickly, easily and affordably build and manage their own studies.

About MedNet Solutions

MedNet Solutions is a leading healthcare technology company specializing in clinical study management systems designed for the global life sciences market.  Applying critical insight, proven technology and unwavering support, MedNet delivers powerful, flexible and easy-to-use web-based solutions that support our customers' clinical studies, registries and investigator initiated trials.  Since 2000, MedNet has successfully supported leading pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology organizations on projects spanning 6 continents and more than 40 countries.  MedNet delivers a superior customer experience from beginning to end.  For more information, please visit http://www.mednetstudy.com.

  Contact Information:
  Dirk H. Nelson
  Marketing Manager
  601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 605
  Minnetonka, MN  55305
  USA
  (763) 258-2735

Source: MedNet Solutions
   

CONTACT:  Dirk H. Nelson, Marketing Manager of MedNet Solutions,
+1-763-258-2735

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

The First 'Parent-to-Child' Text Messaging Service Debuts

-- This is the 1st Text Messaging Service designed specifically for "Mother-to-Child" interaction -- Two-Way Text Messaging between any Computer and any Mobile Phone -- Innovative premium features make sending Text Messages to Mobile Phones easier than ever

NEW YORK, April 1 -- Blue Spark Interactive, LLC announced today a new online service called MomsMessenger.com(TM) that will make it quick and easy for parents to have two-way text messaging conversations with their children, family, and friends from any computer, no matter what type of mobile device they have. This proprietary technology combines the best features of Instant Messaging and Text Messaging to deliver an "Instant-Text Message." This web-based service will help alleviate the headaches that many parents experience when trying to stay in touch with children and teenagers.

MomsMessenger.com(TM) is an online service that allows two-way text message conversations, without the need for software downloads.  Any computer with an active Internet connection will be able to communicate with any mobile device (in the United States) that is capable of sending and receiving text messages.

With MomsMessenger.com(TM), it will no longer be necessary to wrestle with tiny mobile keyboards or number pads to type messages.  Parents can communicate with the ease and comfort of a full-sized computer keyboard, an especially useful feature in situations that make sending messages with a mobile device inconvenient (or even inappropriate).  This also eliminates the need to learn special, abbreviated text lingo that often seems like a foreign language.  Now you can simply type "See You Later" instead of "CUL8R."  For those moms who still want to speak the "text" language, "on screen" text libraries are available that allows them to "Click and Send" popular phrases.

Now, parents can simply type their messages in plain English (on a full-sized keyboard) and keep up with their increasingly mobile kids at any time.  This service will make it easier than ever to interact with busy children and teenagers who always seem to be on the go.  Customers can also log into the online service and send/receive messages at any time from home, work, or school.  It's as simple as that!

In addition to facilitating conversations with mobile users, MomsMessenger.com(TM) will offer a variety of premium features.  Premium features will include: Group Messaging, Text Event Calendar, Customizable Text Libraries, Message Archiving, Message Forwarding, and much more.  For a limited time these innovative premium features will be offered. Customers can sign up for free for this exciting new service at http://www.momsmessenger.com.

About Blue Spark Interactive, LLC:

Blue Spark Interactive, LLC is a privately held company with offices in Manhattan, NY, and Northeastern PA. The company is currently in the process of launching a world-class platform to aggregate the best features of Instant Messaging, Text Messaging, and traditional Email to offer an innovative, real-time communication experience between computers and mobile devices in the United States and Canada.

Source: BLUE SPARK INTERACTIVE, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Deanna Redman, Blue Spark Interactive, LLC, +1-570-709-8881

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

HOT POCKETS(R) Brand Launches Major League Gaming Freedom Pass

The chance at $25,000 worth of prizes and access to premier content will be awarded throughout the MLG season, including highly coveted team passes, online competition credits, Xbox console and games, and more

DENVER and NEW YORK, April 1 -- NESTLE® HOT POCKETS® brand and Major League Gaming (MLG), the professional video game league, today announced the launch of the HOT POCKETS Freedom Pass. The HOT POCKETS Freedom Pass will give consumers who register the chance to win monthly prizes and access specialized content throughout the MLG 2010 season. The new program brings together the freedom that is the essence of HOT POCKETS® brand sandwiches and the competitive video gaming lifestyle. This is the first major initiative of the HOT POCKETS® brand and MLG partnership which will also include retail activation and team sponsorship.

Consumers can sign up for the program at http://www.mlgpro.com/hotpockets and the first round of winners will be announced on Friday, April 30th, 2010. The first slate of prizes includes:

  --  One (1) winner of a Fly-away trip for two to a Pro-Circuit Regular
      Season Competition
  --  One (1) winner of a Team pass to live Pro-Circuit Regular Season
      Competition
  --  One (1) winner of an Online gaming lesson
  --  Fifteen (15) winners of Game Battles credits (10 credits each)
  --  One (1) XBOX 360 console
  --  Nine (9) winners of games for the Xbox 360 (1 game each)
  --  Ten (10) winners of a MLG sweatshirts
  --  Twelve (12) winners of a MLG hat
  --  Twelve (12) winners of a MLG tee-shirt

"We've recognized the passion that defines our consumers! They love our stuffed sandwiches and they love competitive gaming.  That's why we've signed on as the official sponsor of Major League Gaming and created the HOT POCKETS Freedom Pass. In doing so, we hope to offer MLG fans the freedom to enjoy exclusive gaming perks and prizes to support their passion through Major League Gaming," said Mike Niethammer, Group Marketing Manager for HOT POCKETS® brand.

"Our community responds quickly to companies that support the league with programs that reward the pursuit of competitive achievement," said Matthew Bromberg, president and CEO of Major League Gaming. "This program is a good example of how to bring together meaningful prizing and the information, access, and aspiration that defines our league."

Visit http://www.mlgpro.com/hotpockets and http://www.facebook.com/hotpockets for more information on the HOT POCKETS Freedom Pass.

About Nestle USA - Named one of "The World's Most Admired Food Companies" in Fortune magazine for thirteen consecutive years, Nestle provides quality brands and products that bring flavor to life every day.  From nutritious meals with LEAN CUISINE® to baking traditions with NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE®, Nestle USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverage products that enrich the very experience of life itself.  That's what "Nestle. Good Food, Good Life" is all about.  Nestle USA, with 2009 sales of $10.4 billion, is part of Nestle S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland -- the world's largest food company with a commitment to Nutrition, Health & Wellness -- with 2009 sales of $99 billion.  For product news and information, visit Nestleusa.com or NestleNewsroom.com.

About Major League Gaming - Founded in 2002, Major League Gaming (MLG) is the dominant media property exclusively targeting the approximately 40 million consumers in North America who have a passion for playing video games as a competitive social activity. The company exclusively represents the best professional gamers and gives millions of aspiring gamers around the world an opportunity to compete, improve their skills, and socialize through our thriving online competitive community and live Pro Circuit competitions. For more information: http://www.mlgpro.com.

Major League Gaming and all related logos are trademarks of Major League Gaming.   All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  Media contact for MLG:
  Amy Janzen, ajanzen@mlgpro.com; 917-209-6819

  Media contact for Nestle Prepared Foods Company:
  Roz O'Hearn, roz.ohearn@us.nestle.com; 440-264-5170

Source: Major League Gaming
   

CONTACT:  For MLG: Amy Janzen, ajanzen@mlgpro.com, +1-917-209-6819; or
for Nestle Prepared Foods Company: Roz O'Hearn, roz.ohearn@us.nestle.com,
+1-440-264-5170

Web Site:  http://www.mlgpro.com/

Liz Claiborne Inc. Picks AT&T for Network Upgrade and Managed Network Services

NEW YORK, April 1 -- Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ), the designer and marketer of a global portfolio of retail-based premium fashion brands and department store brands, has selected AT&T* (NYSE:T) to update its internal network infrastructure and manage its network services.

Under a new contract with AT&T, Liz Claiborne Inc. will retain AT&T to provide ongoing management of all network services, along with wireless and wireline services. In addition, AT&T will upgrade the Liz Claiborne Inc. network to support effective communications and collaboration across the company's multiple brands and divisions.

With the goal of reducing the load on Liz Claiborne Inc.'s internal IT operations, AT&T will provide 24/7 monitoring and maintenance of the network, along with complete implementation and lifecycle management. As part of the transition process, Liz Claiborne Inc. will also upgrade its aging network infrastructure to include next-generation technologies, such as state-of-the-art voice and data services. Liz Claiborne Inc. will use these technologies to facilitate communications between headquarters, warehouses, distribution centers and other divisions within various retail brands like Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand Jeans and Kate Spade.

"As our business continues to evolve and grow, we realized we were placing increased pressure on our IT operations and needed to streamline our network solutions for the most efficient processes," said Wayne Dabney, VP of Information Technology of Liz Claiborne Inc. "Along with upgrading our network technology, AT&T's management of our network will help support optimal functionality across our many divisions and brands."

Liz Claiborne will also continue to use AT&T's wireless and wireline services, including AT&T Teleconferencing and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions, to help facilitate efficient communications throughout the organization.

IT investments that increase productivity and reduce costs are essential for large companies such as Liz Claiborne Inc. According to AT&T "Road to Growth" study(1) of CIOs and senior IT executives of multinational companies in the U.S. and Europe, U.S. companies are under increasing pressure to deliver on IT investments and projects. IT investments and priorities continue to go towards lowering cost, reducing risks and improving productivity and efficiency.

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

About Liz Claiborne Inc.

Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets a global portfolio of retail-based premium brands including Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand and Mexx. The Company also has a refined group of department store-based brands with strong consumer franchises including the Liz Claiborne and Monet families of brands, Kensie, Kensiegirl, Mac & Jac, and the licensed DKNY Jeans Group. For more information visit http://www.lizclaiborneinc.com.

About AT&T

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

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

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

(1) AT&T Road to Growth Study, August 12, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.att.com/roadtogrowth

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Alyson Cavalere, AT&T Corporate Communications,
+1-617-267-8223, acavalere@attnews.us

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/
http://www.lizclaiborneinc.com/

Acosta Teams With AT&T for Wireless Service

AT&T Wireless Network Provides Greater Flexibility for Mobile Associates

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 1 -- Acosta Sales & Marketing is accelerating its ability to get the brands consumers desire most onto store shelves in major food and grocery retailers across the U.S.

Under a $2 million, two-year contract with AT&T*, more than 3,000 Acosta retail merchandisers will have the power of HTC Tilt(TM) 2 smart mobile devices to analyze, execute and report in near real-time product placement, space allocation and display compliance to their consumer packaged goods clients. With such business intelligence, retail merchandisers will help clients make informed decisions about their retail and merchandising strategies, and also help facilitate the availability of the goods shoppers frequently enjoy in food, drug and convenience stores.

With the mobile devices, each merchandising specialist has access to a personalized daily task list to download store specific SKU-based assignments for the day - all before they arrive at their first store. With merchandising instructions readily available, retail merchandisers can easily access product display images and authorization information unique to each store on their route with their wireless device. Once tasks are completed, they then report their activity and transmit the information along with images taken from the device's built-in camera back to Acosta headquarters for reporting and fast analysis of field conditions including what brands are performing well or which products need additional support to improve performance.

"AT&T is helping Acosta mobilize our associates across the nation's fastest 3G network with connectivity anytime, anywhere," said Erick Kritsky, director of application development for Acosta. "From communicating information quickly to leveraging our robust retail reporting system built for our field force, we're able to make fact-based decisions faster and establish greater connectivity across all operations."

Additionally, Acosta retail merchandisers will have the power of built-in GPS for efficient routing and field activities as they visit retailers throughout the day. They will also have the ability to connect to e-mail on the fly - whether on site or in the field - with the Microsoft® Office suite for Windows Phone. Retail merchandisers can also perform administrative tasks including time entry and expense reports with more flexibility and ease.

Acosta also plans to stream corporate training videos to the device.

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

About Acosta Sales & Marketing

Acosta Sales & Marketing is a leading full-service sales and marketing agency providing outsourced headquarter sales, retail merchandising, marketing, and customer support services to manufacturers in the consumer packaged goods industry. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Acosta has more than 15,000 associates and operates throughout the U.S. and Canada.

About AT&T

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

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

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Stacey Harth of AT&T Corporate Communications, Office,
+1-404-986-1833, Mobile, +1-404-536-0323, Stacey.Harth@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

AT&T Supports EPA's National Cell Phone Recycling Week

AT&T, EPA, Community Volunteers to Fight E-Waste With Nationwide Campaign Urging Consumers to Recycle Their Wireless Devices and Accessories

DALLAS, April 1 -- Today may be April Fool's Day, but recycling wireless phones is no joke to AT&T* and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  AT&T today announced its continued commitment to the EPA's Plug-In To eCycling National Cell Phone Recycling Week, which runs this year April 5-11.  AT&T will promote the effort in stores, online, and through community recycling drives led by the AT&T Pioneers, a group of AT&T volunteers.

The EPA's project brings together leading cell phone manufacturers and service providers to encourage consumers to recycle used wireless devices, batteries, chargers and other accessories -- and to reduce the amount of reusable materials in landfills, including e-waste. (More details are available at http://www.epa.gov/cellphones.)

AT&T continues to offer three simple ways to donate and recycle phones: Wireless customers of any carrier can drop off used cell phones and accessories at any of the 2,000-plus AT&T stores across the U.S.; they can go to http://www.att.com/recycle to download free shipping labels and mail them in for recycling or request that a free shipping envelope be mailed to them for recycling. Part of the proceeds from these efforts benefits Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS), a charity that recycles cell phones and uses the proceeds to buy free phone cards for troops overseas.

The customer-facing recycling efforts that AT&T offers through its stores, community drives and online tools have added volume to its broader corporate recycling work.  AT&T also recycles wireless phones that are returned through other channels, sending phones at the end of their lifecycles to recycling plants. In 2009, AT&T collected more than 4.2 million cell phones and almost 1.8 million pounds of batteries and accessories, overall.

Encouraging cell phone recycling is one way AT&T is working to tackle environmental issues. Other initiatives include:

  --  AT&T recently challenged its customers to make the switch to paperless
      billing, and pledged to have a tree planted for every customer who
      makes the switch -- up to a million customers by the end of 2010.  If
      a million customers make the switch, this would save 400,000 pounds of
      paper, avoid 6 million pounds of greenhouse gases, and prevent 4
      million gallons of wastewater from discharging into lakes, streams,
      and rivers in a year.**
  --  In March, AT&T announced its transition to smaller and more
      eco-friendly packaging for the wireless device chargers, cases,
      batteries and data cables it sells.  This will save more than 200 tons
      of wasted plastic and paper in 2010, avoiding more than 1,100 cubic
      yards of landfill space -- enough to house nearly 10 school buses --
      by the end of 2010. ***
  --  As announced previously, AT&T begins offering the AT&T ZERO Charger in
      its stores, nationwide this May.  The charger does not waste power
      when left plugged in, and it improves charging efficiency when
      powering a device.  Its interchangeable design allows customers to use
      the same charger for future handsets and will, over time, cut the
      number of chargers produced, thus reducing future landfill waste.
  --  In 2009, AT&T announced plans to invest up to $565 million as part of
      a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel
      vehicles over a 10-year period.  AT&T also works to enhance energy
      performance and reduce energy consumption and has begun to use
      alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power.

AT&T estimates it will collect roughly 14 million wireless devices for recycling by the end of 2011, which is the environmental equivalent of keeping more than 920 tons of primary materials and more than 13 tons of toxic waste out of landfills.****

For more information about AT&T's sustainability efforts, please visit http://www.att.com/sustainability or http://www.att.com/csr.

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

** Environmental equivalents provided paperless calculator available via http://www.payitgreen.org.

*** Environmental equivalents calculated based on information from earth911.com.

**** Environmental equivalents provided by ReCellular using the Electronic Environmental Benefits Calculator (EEBC), developed by The University of Tennessee Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies.

About AT&T

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

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

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

About Plug-In To eCycling

Plug-In To eCycling with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a partnership with electronic manufacturers, retailers, and service providers to create, provide, and promote opportunities to donate or recycle ("eCycle") used consumer electronics. Initiated in 2003, the Plug-In To eCycling program facilitates partnerships to increase recycling opportunities and empowers consumers with information about how to donate or safely recycle their old electronics, including televisions, computers, and cell phones. For additional information, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/plugin.

EPA's Plug-In To eCycling National Cell Phone Recycling Week April 5 through April 11, 2010

Plug-In To eCycling's National Cell Phone Recycling Week 2010 is a joint effort with leading cell phone manufacturers, service providers and retailers to increase the awareness and recycling rates for cell phones. Plug-In To eCycling encourages Americans nationwide to donate or recycle their unwanted cell phones during the week of April 5 through April 11, 2010. For additional information and to find cell phone recycling locations near you, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/cellphones.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Amanda L. Ray, Office, +1-214-665-1359, aray@attnews.us, for
AT&T

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Verizon Wireless Launches Know It Forward in Alabama to Raise the Awareness of Sexual Assault Among College Age Students

Social media campaign launched for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 1 -- Verizon Wireless today launched "Know It Forward," a social media campaign aimed at increasing the awareness of sexual assault, particularly among college age students.

Throughout the month of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Verizon Wireless will visit college campuses in Alabama and encourage students to visit http://www.KnowItForward.com to learn about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, find out how to reduce the risk of it and discover ways to share the information with their personal network through social media.

College age women are four times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the general public, and an estimated one in four female college students will become victims of sexual assault during their college career, according to studies from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Verizon Wireless is a recognized corporate leader for its commitment to preventing domestic violence and raising awareness of the issue through its HopeLine program (http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline). The company is launching a variety of initiatives across the south this April focused on sexual assault awareness as an extension of the focus on domestic and family violence.

"Because of our great relationships with universities in Alabama as well as non-profits that focus on sexual assault and domestic violence, we felt we had a real opportunity in Alabama to reach young people and help them educate their peers about this issue," said Jeff Mango, president - Alabama/Georgia Region for Verizon Wireless. "We want to provide information on this topic in a way that is impactful, memorable and is easy to share with friends and family."

At http://www.KnowItForward.com, everyone can easily share the Web site with friends and family on Facebook or Twitter and embed the Know It Forward video in their blog posts.

Schools included on Verizon Wireless' Know It Forward campus tour this month include the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Auburn University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University.

  KNOW IT. FORWARD IT. KNOWITFORWARD.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:  Caran Smith, +1-678-339-4891, Caran.Smith@VerizonWireless.com

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

Mobile Gamers Spin the Wheel and Solve the Puzzle With Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's Wheel of Fortune

CULVER CITY, Calif., April 1 -- Do you want to buy a vowel?  Sony Pictures Home Entertainment ® (SPHE) takes the classic game show mobile with Wheel of Fortune, the most-enhanced mobile Wheel of Fortune experience to date.  Launching on wireless handsets in April, mobile gamers will feel like they are live with Pat Sajak and Vanna White with the game's true-to-show audio tracks and updated graphics reflecting the latest season of the television series.

Armed with new avatar choices, players can battle friends and compete for trophies with Wheel of Fortune's new pass-n-play multiplayer mode.  Wheel of Fortune also now offers leaderboards, giving gamers bragging rights as they solve the puzzle and win the grand prize.

Wheel of Fortune will be available to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Verizon subscribers.  The game will retail between $2.99 and $9.99, depending on the wireless carrier.  For more information about Wheel of Fortune and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's mobile game lineup, please visit http://www.sonypictures.com/mobile/.

ABOUT SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. SPE is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.  SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 100 countries.  Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/.

Source: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
   

CONTACT:  Jason Allen of SPHE, +1-310-244-3502, jason_allen@spe.sony.com;
or Danit Ross of Cohn & Wolfe, +1-310-967-2959, danit.ross@cohnwolfe.com, for
SPHE

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

Greenplum to Deliver 'Best of Breed' Integrated Data Cloud Solution for Global Organizations

Offering Addresses the Growing Need for Large-Scale Analytics, Data Mart Consolidation and Large-Scale Data Warehousing

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 1 -- Greenplum Software, the pioneer of Enterprise Data Cloud(TM) solutions for large-scale data warehousing and analytics, today announced it has jointly developed a solution that pairs Greenplum's Enterprise Data Cloud platform with Dell's PowerEdge C2100 servers. Designed to capture, organize and manage massive amounts of data generated by global organizations today, the "best of breed" offering represents the industry's leading combination of scalability, power, and space and cost efficiencies, company executives said.

With organizations' datasets ballooning to petabyte proportions, technology consulting firm Gartner has ranked the $30 billion business intelligence/data warehousing market a top priority for chief information officers. Based on the Greenplum Database, the Greenplum Enterprise Data Cloud solution is a software-based platform that enables users to create and manage any number of data warehouses and data marts that can be deployed across a common pool of physical, virtual or public cloud infrastructure. Key features of the platform include self-service provisioning, the ability to manage data on a massive scale and dynamically expand system capacity, and a highly optimized parallel database core.

Bundled with the Dell PowerEdge C2100 server, the solution excels at large-scale warehousing and data mart consolidation. A cluster of Dell PowerEdge C2100 servers running Greenplum operates as a single database supercomputer, automatically partitioning and parallelizing queries, to achieve performance that is tens or hundreds of times faster than traditional database platforms. For additional capacity, organizations can scale out cost effectively by simply adding servers. With linear scalability, performance remains lightning quick even as data volumes grow to petabyte levels.

"With its balance of compute, memory and storage resources, the Dell PowerEdge C2100 constitutes an exceptional platform for taking full advantage of Greenplum Database's shared-nothing, massively parallel procession (MPP) architecture," said Scott Yara, co-founder and president of Greenplum. "Cost efficiency and high performance are paramount, whether it's a new data mart or a wide-ranging Enterprise Data Cloud platform deployment, and the Greenplum/Dell solution is our most competitively priced and fastest solution to date."

In addition to cost and performance benefits, the offering also addresses the issue of consolidation. IT departments across all industries struggle with issues stemming from the proliferation of shadow data marts. The Greenplum/Dell offering resolves this challenge by consolidating these databases onto a single common compute platform capable of supporting petabyte-scale data warehousing.

"Dell is a leader in enterprise technology and our approach aligns with Greenplum's vision of helping organizations reach new heights of effectiveness through data collaboration," said Andy Rhodes, director at Dell. "Together, we are creating a solution that offers industry-leading density, power consumption, and storage/compute co-location."

Greenplum Days

The announcement comes in advance of Greenplum Days, an invitation-only event for Greenplum customers, partners, employees and special guests that takes place April 12 and 13, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, and will run alongside the Gartner Business Intelligence Summit. Greenplum will make several key announcements at the event. Requests for invitations can be sent to days@greenplum.com

About Greenplum Software

Greenplum Software is the pioneer of Enterprise Data Cloud(TM) distributed system solutions for large-scale data warehousing and analytics, providing customers with next-generation database capabilities including multi-petabyte scale on commodity hardware, elastic expansion and self-service provisioning, and massively parallel analytic processing. Data-driven businesses around the world, including NASDAQ OMX, NYSE Euronext, Reliance Communications, eBay and Fox Interactive Media/MySpace, have adopted the Greenplum Database to support their mission-critical business functions. For more information visit http://www.greenplum.com.

Source: Greenplum Software
   

CONTACT:  David Oro of The Oro Group, +1-707-558-8585,
david@orogroup.com, for Greenplum Software

Web Site:  http://www.greenplum.com/

LivingSocial Goes Bananas For The Jungle

Top Group Buying Service Expands to The Jungle By Launching a Finger Monkey Frenzy

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- LivingSocial, the social commerce leader behind LivingSocial Deals and top Facebook applications Visual Bookshelf and Pick Your Five, today announced the launch of LivingSocial Deals for The Jungle, making the program live in 13 cities and 1 jungle. The popular group buying program saves people an average of 50-70% off at the hottest local restaurants, spas, fitness centers, bakeries, and primates. The first deal for The Jungle is 85% off a finger monkey.

"Finger monkeys are the hottest accessory for 2010, and LivingSocial is excited to feature them this month," said Tim O'Shaughnessy CEO and co-founder. "I can speak from personal experience when I say a finger monkey changed my life. My finger monkey lifts my spirits after a long day and always knows just when to swing across the room to provide some good cheer - all while growing no larger than a normal sized digit. Bringing finger monkeys to LivingSocial members is a dream come true."

The Jungle will feature a new Deal every month offering consumers a chance to take a walk on the wild side with something fun and unique. To get your own finger monkey, visit The Jungle.

LivingSocial's group buying service has grown rapidly since its launch in August 2009, expanding from Washington, D.C., to New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Twin Cities, Chicago, Raleigh Durham, Denver, San Diego and now the The Jungle with more cities rolling out in coming months. Also, with the first social savings iPhone application, LivingSocial users, or members of The Jungle, can get savings on-the-go and be alerted when new deals are available through push notifications and even redeem directly from their iPhone. LivingSocial users throughout the country have already saved millions of dollars, with tens-of-millions more on tap throughout 2010.

For more information or to sign up for your city, go to http://livingsocial.com/.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial is an online community that connects 85 million people to all the things they care about. LivingSocial also powers group buying through Deals, its new social commerce program which invites people and their friends to save 50% off or more each day at their favorite restaurants, spas, sporting events, hotels and other local attractions in major cities. As the creator of top Facebook applications "Visual Bookshelf" and its flagship "LivingSocial," it's the most comprehensive place on the Web for people to engage with others around topics like entertainment, food, fashion, technology and more. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. To sign up for Deals in your city, or to find out more information about LivingSocial, visit http://www.livingsocial.com. You can also follow LivingSocial on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/livingsocial.

Source: LivingSocial
   

CONTACT:  Korina Buhler of Atomic PR for LivingSocial, +1-415-593-1400,
korina@atomicpr.com

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

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. Subsidiary Acquires New Customer

Signs Virtualization Agreement with Network & Information Center of Shandong

University

SHANDONG, China, April 1 -- China VoIP & Digital Telecom, Inc.'s  (BULLETIN BOARD: CVDT)  wholly-owned subsidiary Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd., today announced that it has signed a virtualization agreement with Network & Information Center of Shandong University (the "Customer"). Jinan Yinquan will implement an integrated virtualization solution and provide long-term support for the Customer's datacenter.

Yinquan will provide the Customer with industry leading technology in comprehensive datacenter solutions. Yinquan's sophisticated virtualization solution will help the customer reduce investment and operating expenses. It also will help reduce the required number of servers in the datacenter which will result in higher energy-savings and lower overall emissions, thereby providing a more environmentally-friendly computing environment. Yinquan's solutions will also enhance the Customer's network security environment.

"We designed the comprehensive virtualization datacenter solution around the Customer's business needs, and we are pleased to see that our Customer's business has directly benefited from them. Customer satisfaction is our number one objective," said Mr. Kunwu Li, President and CEO of China VoIP & Digital Telecom.

About China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc.

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. offers virtualization technology application in the People's Republic of China through its wholly owned subsidiary Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd and Beijing PowerUnique Technologies, Co., Ltd. Through the two subsidiaries, China VoIP & Digital Telecom is well positioned to take full advantage of the tremendous economic growth currently being experienced in China. The Company is currently marketing its integral virtualization solutions and services in China and at this time is in the testing stages of other Information Technology products. More information can be found at http://www.chinavoip-telecom.com/ .

About Virtualization Technology

Virtualization is a proven software technology that is rapidly transforming the IT landscape and fundamentally changing the way people compute.

Today's powerful x86 computer hardware was originally designed to run only a single operating system and a single application, but virtualization breaks that boundary, making it possible to run multiple operating systems and multiple applications on the same computer at the same time, increasing the utilization and flexibility of hardware.

Virtualization is a technology that can benefit anyone who uses a computer, from IT professionals and Mac enthusiasts to commercial businesses and government organizations. Join the millions of people around the world who use virtualization to save time, money and energy while achieving more with the computer hardware they already own.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding our future plans, objectives or performance. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in The People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, reliance on collaborative retail partners and on new product development, variations in new product development, risks associated with rapid technological change, and the potential of introduced or undetected flaws and defects in products, and other risk factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

  For more information please contact

  CVDT Investor Contacts:
   Michelle Wong
   Tel:   +86-531-5558-5742
   Email: michellewong@chinavoip-telecom.com

  Great Wall Research LLC
   Sheena Shen
   Tel:   +1-203-252-7266
   Email: sshen@greatwallresearch.com

Source: China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc.
   

CONTACT: Michelle Wong of China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc.,
+86-531-5558-5742, michellewong@chinavoip-telecom.com; or Sheena Shen of Great
Wall Research LLC, +1-203-252-7266, sshen@greatwallresearch.com

Web site: http://www.chinavoip-telecom.com/

Panasonic Solutions Company Launches Operations

Rance Poehler to lead consolidated B2B-focused unit combining mobile computing, media and production and display solutions

SECAUCUS, N.J., April 1 -- Joseph M. Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced that Rance Poehler will head the newly consolidated Panasonic Solutions Company as President.  The new B2B-focused company will incorporate the operations of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company and Panasonic Professional Display Company and formally launch operations today, April 1, 2010.

Panasonic Solutions Company will deliver content creation, collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for customers in government, healthcare, education as well as a wide variety of commercial enterprises. Products and services within the Panasonic Solutions portfolio include Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computing solutions, projectors and professional displays and HD video acquisition and production solutions.

"At Panasonic we have always been focused on providing the most reliable technology platforms to support our customers' missions. With this consolidation, Panasonic is streamlining its relationships with customers and offering them a broad portfolio approach," said Mr. Taylor.  "We believe this change will make Panasonic an easier company with which to do business and enhance our ability to deliver superior products, services and support to commercial and government customers."

"Panasonic is a technology leader and continues to spend over $3 billion in R&D each year," said Rance Poehler, president, Panasonic Solutions Company. "We will utilize the technology and innovation from our multiple engineering and research centers to create new solutions, built with the input of our customers and ecosystem of channel partners, to substantially grow our business."

Opportunities for Channel Partners and ISVs in Vertical Markets

Panasonic Solutions Company will deliver an integrated solutions approach based on the company's proven experience automating and supporting business processes in vertical markets.  The company will adopt a two tier channel approach to its sales, providing partners significant opportunities to expand their portfolio of reliable Panasonic products and create a host of new solutions for enterprise and government organizations.

"Offering Panasonic's array of mobile computing, video, and display technologies under one banner makes sense," said Roger Kay, principal analyst at Endpoint Technologies Associates.  "Many of Panasonic's government and commercial customers rely on the company's full suite of technologies to streamline operations, gather and analyze business intelligence, protect and train employees, and improve customer experience."

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC), and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.  Information on Panasonic Solutions Company's full line of products can be obtained at: http://www.panasonic.com/business-solutions.

Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Jim Reilly, Panasonic, +1-201-392-6067,
Reillyj@us.panasonic.com; or Chip Dehnert, Cohn & Wolfe for Panasonic
Solutions Company, +1-415-365-8533 direct, chip.dehnert@cohnwolfe.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Salesforce.com Chairman and CEO to Speak at Salesforce.com's Cloudforce 2 Event April 8, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing company, today announced that Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of salesforce.com, will speak at a salesforce.com Cloudforce 2 event at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, New York on Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at 10:00 am EDT.

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

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

About salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company. The company's portfolio of Salesforce CRM applications, available at http://www.salesforce.com/products/, has revolutionized the ways that companies collaborate and communicate with their customers across sales, marketing and service. The company's Force.com platform (http://www.salesforce.com/platform/) helps customers, partners and developers to quickly build powerful business applications to run every part of the enterprise in the cloud. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, Salesforce CRM and Force.com offer 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.

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

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050216/SFW105LOGO
AP Archive:  http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: salesforce.com
   

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

Web Site:  http://www.salesforce.com/

Motorola Introduces H17txt With MotoSpeak(TM): New Text-To-Speech Bluetooth Headset Available in April at Verizon Wireless

Motorola to deliver improved text-to-speech capabilities and encourage responsible driving with new headset

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 1 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), the world leader in Bluetooth headsets, today announced H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM), a Bluetooth® headset designed to keep you connected and responsible - on and off the road. The new headset was created to optimize the text-to-speech technology and experience, which, when paired with an application, reads text messages (SMS) into the headset, in real time. Plus, you have the added ability to customize an automated response and automatically enable text-to-speech when the headset is powered on. H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM) will be available starting April 1 through Verizon Wireless.

"Motorola continues to promote responsible driving, by helping users keep their hands on the wheels and eyes on the road, no matter what comes in on their mobile phone," said Wayne White, corporate vice president, Companion Products, Motorola Mobile Devices. "H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM) reflects an enhancement in Bluetooth® connectivity where consumers are able to stay connected in a more responsible way."

Customers can download the text-to-speech application to their smartphone from multiple application stores, including Android Market(TM), by simply searching for "MotoSpeak." Users can enable the application on their cell phone and, when paired with H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM), automatically hear their text messages through their headset. In addition to quickly and clearly converting text-to-speech, additional features include:

  --  Easy on: Text messages will automatically be played over your H17txt
      with MotoSpeak(TM) every time your headset is activated.
  --  Incoming text message sender ID: Always be in the know about who in
      your phonebook is trying to text you without having to take your hands
      off the wheel with sender ID announcements.
  --  Auto-response message: Determine if you want to send an automated text
      message to callers informing them that you are driving and will call
      back when available or pick a more personalized message to send.
  --  Translates 150 text acronyms: Acronyms such as lol, btw and l8r are
      translated when the text message is read aloud, so you will never miss
      the meaning of a message.

When paired with any Bluetooth-compatible phone, such as DROID by Motorola, H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM) also allows for turn-by-turn directions to be heard only by the driver, not everyone else in the car. Plus, voice prompts audibly update you on battery level, mute status, how to connect for the first time and more. With this enhanced headset, you can even listen to streaming media, music, videos and games - all hands-free.

H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM) availability:

The Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM) Bluetooth® headset will be available in the U.S. beginning April 1 at Verizon Wireless Communications stores and online. For more information regarding H17txt with MotoSpeak(TM), please click here.

For the latest Motorola Mobile Devices product news and promotions, you can also find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

The use of wireless devices and their accessories while driving may cause distraction.  Discontinue use of the device if you can't concentrate on driving.  Additionally, the use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.  Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Android Market is a trademark of Google Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.  © Motorola, Inc. 2010.  All rights reserved.

DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of U.S. $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

Source: Motorola
   

CONTACT:  Danielle McNally of Motorola, Inc. Mobile Devices,
+1-312-613-7021, danielle.mcnally@motorola.com

Web Site:  http://www.motorola.com/

Electus Announces Partnership with Oscar-Winning Producer Fisher Stevens to Develop Globally Inspired Documentary About the Intricacy of the Human Decision-Making Process

NEW YORK, April 1 -- Ben Silverman's next generation multimedia studio, Electus, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), today announced an exclusive partnership with Academy Award-winner Fisher Stevens' newly formed production company, Insurgent Media, whereby the two will create and produce a full-length documentary co-directed by "The Cove's" Stevens and Mark Monroe. The film, which will be independently financed, will provide insight into the decision making process of people all over the world; what, why and how people make decisions in a given day. Electus will own the global distribution rights for the film including television, motion picture and digital. The documentary is slated for theatrical release in 2011.

The globally inspired documentary, co-created by Ben Silverman, Fisher Stevens and Sean Carver, will utilize 20 different cameras to follow 20 different people on the exact same day as they make their daily decisions.  Participants will be from diverse backgrounds and disparate geographies and will face a wide range of decisions - from a wealthy couple in Los Angeles deciding where to purchase a house, to a mother in a developing country figuring out how to feed her children, to a man on death row - in order to gain insight into the incredible diversity in what people value, hold sacred, fear, anticipate and work to overcome.

"We are thrilled to be making this film with Fisher Stevens, who has a keen eye and understanding for the human condition and is an accomplished Oscar-winning storyteller, said Ben Silverman, CEO of Electus. "We are going to be doing a thorough and detailed examination of why and how people make the decisions they do and how different decisions have impact beyond the people making them."

"Ben is the ideal partner for a cultural experiment like this where we will delve deep, posing provocative questions to people of all walks of life on what really makes them tick," said Fisher Stevens, Director. "These distinctive personal perspectives will likely expose truly unique facets about our culture today."

As avid supporters of independent filmmakers, Silverman and Stevens will collaborate with both top level filmmakers as well as film students around the world. Professionals and next generation directors will work hand-in-hand to record people's real life moments in places ranging from big cities to small rural towns, from the northern boarders of Asia to the horn of Africa. East Pleasant Pictures is the production company coordinating this endeavor.

About Electus

Electus is the first integrated multimedia entertainment studio to unite producers, creators, advertisers and distributors under one roof and produce all forms of content for distribution across a variety of platforms around the world. Headed by Ben Silverman, in partnership with IAC, the company will connect advertisers, distributors and content creators early on in the development process, enabling marketers and advertisers to be a true partner in campaigns and content creation.

About IAC

IAC operates more than 50 leading and diversified Internet businesses across 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. To view a full list of the companies of IAC please visit our website at http://www.iac.com.

About Insurgent Media

Insurgent Media was founded by Andrew Karsch, Erik Gordon and Fisher Stevens in January of 2010 and the company is currently creating various forms of filmed content as well as structuring several innovative approaches designed to maximize both emerging and existing opportunities in production, acquisition and distribution.  Based out of NY, other projects include "Blank City," a documentary which recently premiered at The Berlin Film Festival, is focused on New York City's independent film movement during the 1970's and 80's, a documentary about the United Nations Peacekeepers in Haiti called "War Against War" and the building of a floating hospital on Lake Tanganyika called "Imaginary Line."

  Contact Information:
  --------------------
  IAC Communications
  Stacy Simpson/ Leslie Cafferty
  (212) 314-7470 / (212) 314-7326
  Stacy.simpson@iac.com/leslie.cafferty@iac.com

  Electus
  Sunshine, Sachs & Associates
  Jessica Berger
  (212) 691-2800
  berger@sunshinesachs.com

  Insurgent Media
  Sunshine, Sachs & Associates
  Whitney Tancred/Keleigh Thomas
  (310) 275-3222
  tancred@sunshinesachs.com/thomas@sunshinesachs.com

  East Pleasant Pictures
  Sarah Roebuck
  (212) 982-1903
  sarah@eastpleasant.com

Source: Electus
   

CONTACT:  Stacy Simpson, +1-212-314-7470, Stacy.simpson@iac.com, or
Leslie Cafferty, +1-212-314-7326, leslie.cafferty@iac.com, both of IAC
Communications; or Jessica Berger, Sunshine, Sachs & Associates,
+1-212-691-2800, berger@sunshinesachs.com, for Electus; or Whitney Tancred,
+1-310-275-3222, tancred@sunshinesachs.com, or Keleigh Thomas,
+1-310-275-3222, thomas@sunshinesachs.com, both of Sunshine, Sachs &
Associates for Insurgent Media; or Sarah Roebuck of East Pleasant Pictures,
+1-212-982-1903, sarah@eastpleasant.com

Web Site:  http://www.iac.com/

Sonic Executives Provide Insights Into Emerging Entertainment Markets

Present at Premier Conferences Discussing 3D Movies, Digital Streaming, and Universal Device Access

NOVATO, Calif., April 1 -- Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ:SNIC) today announced participation in a series of major entertainment events and executive tradeshows this spring, including NAB, Digital Hollywood, and Connections: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase. Sonic Solution's president and CEO, Dave Habiger, will join top executives from major Studios, retail chains, and technology firms, to discuss the future of entertainment and provide insights into the new models and opportunities emerging for multi-screen, over-the-top video services.

This May, at Digital Hollywood, a leading entertainment trade conference attracting executives from film, television, cable, and computing industries, Mr. Habiger will join a panel that includes representatives from Best Buy and HP, to discuss the market impact and potential for Web-delivered entertainment. In June, Mr. Habiger will be teamed with top executives from Disney and Sony at the Copyright and Technology Conference in New York. The group will discuss their involvement with initiatives such as KeyChest, DECE and Roxio CinemaNow(TM) aimed at providing consumers extensive, multi-device access to their digital movie purchases.

Also speaking at a major event this spring is Jim Taylor, Sonic's Chief Technologist. Mr. Taylor is participating in the Digital Cinema Summit at NAB on a panel discussing the various methods for delivering 3D entertainment to the home. During the session, Mr. Taylor will outline the tools and technologies involved in using the Roxio CinemaNow entertainment platform to electronically deliver 3D content to broadband-connected Blu-ray Disc players and HDTVs.

  Executive Speaking Calendar - Spring Events:
  --------------------------------------------

  NAB Digital Cinema Summit
  Who:      Jim Taylor, Chief Technologist
  What:     3D TV Distribution: Which Platforms Will Succeed?
  When:    April 11, 2010 - 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
  Where:   Las Vegas, NV
                  LVCC - South Hall, Room S222

  Digital Hollywood Spring
  Who:      Dave Habiger, President and CEO
  What:     Over the Top and Everywhere Video to the Consumer
  When:    May 5, 2010 - 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM
  Where:   Santa Monica, CA
                  The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

  Streaming Media East
  Who:      Dave Habiger, President and CEO
  What:     The Impact of Broadband-Enabled TVs, Gaming
   Consoles and Devices
  When:    May 11, 2010 - 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
  Where:   Hilton New York
                  New York, NY

  Connections: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase
  Who:      Dave Habiger, President and CEO
  What:     Monetizing Connected CE
  When:    June 9, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Where:   Santa Clara Convention Center
                  Santa Clara, CA

  Copyright and Technology Conference
  Who:      Dave Habiger, President and CEO
  What:     The New Ecosystems for Video
  When:    June 17, 2010 - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
  Where:   Hotel Roger Smith
                  New York, NY

  About Sonic Solutions

Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ:SNIC) is powering the digital media ecosystem through its complete range of Hollywood to Home(TM) applications, services, and technologies. Sonic's Roxio® products enable consumers to easily manage and enjoy personal digital media content and, through Roxio CinemaNow(TM), access premium Hollywood entertainment on a broad range of connected devices. A wide array of leading technology firms, professionals, businesses, and developers rely on Sonic to bring innovative digital media functionality to next-generation devices and platforms. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.

Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, Roxio CinemaNow, and Hollywood to Home, are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by Sonic Solutions in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used by Sonic Solutions under license. Specifications, pricing and delivery schedules are subject to change without notice.

Source: Sonic Solutions
   

CONTACT:  Chris Taylor of Sonic Solutions, +1-408-367-5231,
chris_taylor@sonic.com

Web Site:  http://www.sonic.com/

CEL Congratulates NEC Electronics on Completion of Merger with Renesas Technology Corporation

New entity continues CEL partnership; minimal impact to CEL from merger

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 1 -- California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) congratulates our long-standing partner, NEC Electronics, on the completion of its merger with Renesas Technology Corporation.  The new entity, Renesas Electronics Corporation, continues its 50 year partnership with CEL.

Product Supply Uninterrupted

The supply of CEL products that come from NEC Electronics, including RF switches, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, optocouplers, solid state relays, lasers, and detectors, will continue without interruption.

"We are delighted that the uncertainty caused by the pending merger is behind us.  Now, without any distractions, CEL and the new Renesas can confidently bring the best RF and optical semiconductors to market," said Paul Minton, President and CEO for California Eastern Laboratories.

Merger Impact Minimal

"Mergers happen, but we are still us. We are still CEL, dedicated to the same great products and same great service our customers have come to expect. And we are looking forward to another 50 plus years of working with the new Renesas and serving our key customers and partners," continued Mr. Minton.

  For more information on the merger, please visit:

  http://www.cel.com/merger

Please contact David Cohen at david.cohen@cel.com for more information or to arrange a briefing.

About CEL

California Eastern Laboratories (http://www.cel.com) the exclusive sales and marketing partner for products made by the Compound Semiconductor Devices Business Division (CSDBD) of Renesas Electronics Corporation. These products include wireless RFICs and discrete devices, lasers and detectors for fiber optics, optocouplers, and solid state relays. Renesas Electronics is a leader in manufacturing quality and reliability.

Source: California Eastern Laboratories
   

CONTACT:  David Cohen of California Eastern Laboratories,
+1-408-242-3755, david.cohen@cel.com

Web Site:  http://www.cel.com/

Apple iPad Giveaway at Ecigaretteschoice.com

Ecigaretteschoice.com is giving away a free iPad to one lucky customer at the end of April.

COLLEYVILLE, Texas, April 1 -- SS Choice, LLC announced today that it is giving away the latest must have gadget from Apple, the new iPad. Details of this promotion can be found on their web site at Ecigaretteschoice.com.

Ecigaretteschoice.com is the number one provider of the No. 7 E-cigarette micro and the battle tested military STEALTH micro. The company is located in the heart of the USA in Southlake, Texas and has a global network of quality minded retailers. The No. 7 E-cigarette starter kit comes in a beautiful presentation box complete with two rechargeable batteries, two atomizers, USB/wall charger and a pack of cartridges with or without nicotine.

The E-cigarette is a smoking alternative for adult committed smokers who wish to save money over the rapidly escalating cost of heavily taxed tobacco cigarettes. Newly developed micro technology has brought the smoking consumer a better way to smoke without offending others with the obnoxious odors produced by a burning cigarette. The E-cigarette has no flame or sparks and is an excellent fire reduction product.

Smokers can try a No. 7 E-cigarette for as little as $14.99 and check out the web site Savings Calculator to see how much they will save over time. The average smoker may save over a thousand dollars a year and have their E-cigarettes conveniently delivered to their door.

This new promotion will end on April 30th.

E-Cigarettes Choice is the number one retailer of electronic cigarettes in the United States. Visit their site at http://www.ecigaretteschoice.com/.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/.

Source: SS Choice, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Kyle Newton of SS Choice, LLC, +1-817-247-7032,
kyle@ecigaretteschoice.com

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

Cox Hosts E-Waste Recycling Events in Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and Roanoke with Partner Synergy Recycling

~In Roanoke and Hampton Roads, businesses also may recycle free-of-charge, via appointment-based collections~

CHESAPEAKE, Va., April 1 -- Cox Communications is hosting electronics or e-waste recycling events on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at varied locations around the state. Cox is hosting these events in partnership with recycling contractor Synergy Recycling.

  Events will be held as follows:

  Hampton Roads:           April 24, 2010
                           Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake
                           8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  Northern Virginia:       April 24, 2010
                           George Mason University, Lot K, Fairfax
                           9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  Roanoke:                 April 24, 2010
                           Roanoke Civic Center
                           8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"The overall goal of our environmental conservation movement is to further reduce Cox's annual carbon footprint by 20% by 2017. That's no small order but we are committed to do those things that preserve and protect our environment," says Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager Cox Virginia.

All electronic items are accepted for this event. The list of items accepted includes, but is not limited to:

  --  CPUs, servers and other computers
  --  Monitors (CRT and LCD based)
  --  Computer mice, printers, cable, modems
  --  Speakers, scanners, and other electronic peripherals
  --  Networking hardware
  --  Fax machines, answering machines
  --  Copy machines
  --  Power tools
  --  Televisions, VCRs, CD players, DVD players, remote controls
  --  Audio visual equipment
  --  iPods, MP3 players, computer games
  --  Microwaves and other small kitchen appliances
  --  Cell phones, telephones, radios, CB radios, stereos
  --  Calculators
  --  As well as most other electronic items

For details on these recycling events, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com. Also, to learn more about the recycling process, visit http://www.synergyrecycling.com.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers.  The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services.  Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services.  More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com, http://www.coxbusiness.com, and http://www.coxmedia.com.  In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.

About Synergy Recycling, LLC

Synergy Recycling LLC is a privately held firm located in Mayodan, North Carolina.  A recent $15 million dollar expansion of new processing facility in Madison North Carolina and into Hampton Roads and Roanoke, Virginia offers statewide ISO certified electronics recycling. Synergy is ISO 14001:2004 (EMS) Certified for environmental management and was recently certified ISO 18001 (OHSAS) for occupational health and safety.  Synergy Recycling's services include environmentally responsible recycling of obsolete and end of life electronic equipment, asset recovery, and certified data destruction of proprietary or otherwise sensitive media, logistics and transportation for the materials handled.  Synergy's scope of work enables recycling services for companies as large at the Dell Reconnect Program and small businesses alike.  More information about the services of Synergy Recycling is available at http://www.synergyrecycling.com

Source: Cox Communications
   

CONTACT:  Felicia Blow, APR, Cox Communications, +1-757-222-8432,
felicia.blow@cox.com, or Leigh Woisard, Cox Communications, +1-757-222-8496,
leigh.woisard@cox.com, or David Dibean, Synergy Recycling LLC,
+1-757-339-4010, hrrecycling@synergyrecycling.com

Web Site:  http://www.cox.com/

Cox and USO Partner on Cell Phone Recycling Program with Proceeds Benefiting Soldiers

~Program Runs from April 1 through April 30~

CHESAPEAKE, Va., April 1 -- From April 1 through April 30, Cox will accept cell phones for recycling at its two Retail Solutions Stores in the Hampton Roads region. Cox and the USO of Hampton Roads are partnering on this cell phone recycling initiative for April, Earth Month. Proceeds from the recycling of phones will be used to provide wireless devices and/or phone cards to Hampton Roads-based soldiers and their families serving our country. The USO of Hampton Roads will coordinate the purchase and distribution of the devices.

"We are very pleased to partner with the USO on this environmental initiative which also supports the military. It's easy to participate and we hope that Hampton Roads residents take advantage of this very simple way to support our troops and the environment," said Leigh Woisard, Vice President Public Affairs.

  Used cell phones will be accepted at the following locations throughout
   the month of April:

  Chesapeake:
  -----------
  Towne Place at Greenbrier
  725 Eden Way, N., Suite 708
  Chesapeake, VA 23320
  (757) 410-4664

  York County/Kiln Creek:
  -----------------------
  209 Village Avenue, Suite GH
  York County, VA 23693
  (757) 369-6307

Bruce LaLonde, CEO of the USO of Hampton Roads said, "This is a wonderful partnership between Cox and the USO. It is indicative of Cox's commitment to the military community of Hampton Roads and the environment."

In addition to this cell phone recycling activity, Cox also will host an e-waste recycling event on Saturday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake. The event is open to the public and is free-of-charge to participants. It is hosted in partnership with the City of Chesapeake, the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council, Synergy Recycling and Greenbrier Mall. Finally, free recycling and collection of business e-waste is also offered from April 1 to May 31.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.

Source: Cox Communications
   

CONTACT:  Felicia Blow, APR, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com, or
Leigh Woisard, +1-757-222-8496, leigh.woisard@cox.com, both of Cox
Communications

Web Site:  http://www.cox.com/