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Neudesic Media Group and The Lounge Advertising Network Sign Deal

New contract expands Neudesic Media's reach inside technology vertical

IRVINE, Calif., March 22 -- Neudesic Media Group (NMG) announced today it has been awarded a new online advertising contract with The Lounge Advertising Network. Neudesic Media Group will now manage over 335 million impressions per month in the Online Technology and Consumer Electronics space.

Neudesic's online advertising footprint began with Microsoft's suite of technology based community web sites such as ASP.net, IIS.net, WindowsClient.net and Silverlight.net. In 2009, it expanded by including popular software development websites such as MSDN.com, Technet.com and EggHeadCafe.com.  Neudesic Media will add 17 million more impressions a month with this latest addition, and now represent a large network of community sites and targeted blog sites written by popular technologists in the software development space.

"The Lounge is very excited to be partnering with Neudesic Media Group to bring their expertise in campaign management and sales to the growing number of high quality publishers in The Lounge," said James Avery, CEO of The Lounge Network.

"Our publisher expansion efforts have led to explosive growth inside the software development and IT Professional channels," said Phil Scott, Neudesic Media Group's General Manager.  "With TheLoungeNet.com, we now offer internet marketers an even wider range of high-impact, brand safe, online advertising opportunities within these verticals. We are also excited to expand online advertising opportunities across the technology blogosphere."

About Neudesic Media Group

Neudesic Media Group (NMG), a subsidiary of Neudesic, LLC, is headquartered in Irvine, California with offices nationwide and international operations in Hyderabad, India.  NMG provides consultative, outsourced, online advertising services to web site owners, ad agencies and direct advertisers, focused on top tier, specialty web sites that provide advertisers with highly targeted online advertising opportunities. For more information about Neudesic Media Group, call (949) 789-2613 or visit our website at http://www.neudesicmediagroup.com.

About The Lounge Advertising Network

The Lounge is an exclusive advertising network of trusted and respected publishers focused on Microsoft technologies. The network attracts over 3.3 million unique visitors and serves over 17 million banner impressions per month across 2,459 different software development related blogs and sites on the Internet.

  Contact: Rick Webster               Phone: (949) 789-2613
           Online Advertising Manager Fax:   (949) 754-0098
                                      Email:  rick.webster@neudesic.com

Source: Neudesic Media Group
   

CONTACT:  Rick Webster, Online Advertising Manager of Neudesic Media
Group, +1-949-789-2613, fax, +1-949-754-0098, rick.webster@neudesic.com

Web Site:  http://www.neudesicmediagroup.com/
http://theloungenet.com/

WiSpry President & COO to Be Featured at the IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series

IRVINE, Calif., March 22 -- WiSpry, Inc., the leader in programmable radio frequency (RF) semiconductor products for the wireless industry, today announced that President & COO, Jeff Hilbert will be a featured presenter at the IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series to be held March 25, 2010 in Santa Clara, Calif.  Hilbert will join other key executives to discuss the mobile terminal market.

During his session on "Integrated RF-CMOS MEMS Solutions for Mobile Terminals," Hilbert will highlight state-of-the-art results from the implementation of software tunable, digital, RF-MEMS circuits in 180nm CMOS.  He will discuss this from the perspectives of process, device, and product technology integration. Future research directions and product applications will also be presented to highlight areas of the greatest challenges and opportunities.

"Tunable RF is now a reality," stated Hilbert. "We are pleased to have this opportunity to share our recent results and progress towards production with our leading customers and the availability of our market-leading tunable RF products for wireless applications."

About IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society Conference

The IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (CPMT) Society is the leading international forum for scientists and engineers engaged in the research, design and development of revolutionary advances in microsystems packaging and manufacture.  For more information, visit http://www.cpmt.org.

About WiSpry

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., WiSpry is a fabless RF semiconductor company that designs and manufactures RF CMOS integrated circuits and components for leading manufacturers of mobile phones, laptops and wireless data communications products.  Utilizing the Company's core competency in RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (RF-MEMS) technology, WiSpry creates revolutionary wireless 'System on Chip' MEMS-based RF architectures, and has recently begun shipping products to a Tier 1 mobile handset manufacturer.  WiSpry tunable RF-MEMS devices enable the development of reconfigurable RF front-ends, allowing system designers to achieve the architectural innovation required to meet the growing challenges of mobile communications networks. For more information, visit http://www.wispry.com.

Source: WiSpry, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Porter of Porter Creative Group, +1-949-752-5891,
lporter@portercreative.com, for WiSpry, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.wispry.com/
http://www.cpmt.org/

RoadRunner Sports is Keeping fit With Site-Search Optimizations

SAN DIEGO, California, March 22, 2010--

    - RoadRunner Sports Leads the way in an Ongoing Marathon of Etail
Success, Obtaining Significant Economic Value From its Site-Search and Online
Merchandising, Along With a 30% Increase in Search Engine Originated Traffic

    RoadRunner Sports, the leading national retailer of running gear,
experiences positive economic performance from its continuous investments in
Site-Search optimization by hitting end-user trends as they emerge and
improving SEO using site-search data.

    In order to stay on top of customer demands and varying sneaker
trends, RoadRunner Sports relies on Site-Search analytics to reveal demand
dynamics as they emerge. Spotting trends earlier than competition and
answering end-user interest with smart merchandizing campaigns makes the
whole difference.

    "RoadRunner Sports experienced a significant increase in
conversion rate within a short amount of time when using fallback reports to
identify popular items not carried in store and suggesting alternative
similar products it did supply instead, so as to prevent customers from
leaving empty handed," said Dan Kelly, RoadRunner Sports' VP of Information
Technology.

    "We depend heavily on our Site-Search analytics to guide us in
the right retail direction, which inevitably reflect the voice of our
customers. For example, once toning shoes entered the market, we were quick
to identify "MBT toning shoes" as a frequent fallback. Through site search
optimization, we were able to have Easy Tones and Skechers Shape Ups
programmed to appear when a customer queried "MBT toning shoes" instead. Over
1,200 pairs of toning shoes were sold within 2 weeks! I am very pleased with
the way our Celebros Site Search continues to contribute to our success,"
exclaimed Mr. Kelly.

    Another significant benefit for RoadRunner Sports has been
connecting its site-search with its site navigation menus, enabling
site-search to manage the category pages rather than having them pre-created
manually. Site management efforts have been notably simplified and costs have
been drastically reduced. This has further allowed for a better response time
to update the site with changes in the product catalog and has given the
end-user a coherent experience, whether searching through the search-box or
navigating the site menus.

    The category pages were made search-engine friendly through the
use of the URL-masking technique to make sure the category pages are
accessible to search engine crawlers and achieve a good ranking in the
results of Google, Yahoo and other leading search engines.

    In order to further improve its search-engine ranking, RoadRunner
Sports deployed Popular Search Pages, listing the search results for the top
queries (
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/popularSearches/PopularSearches.html).
RoadRunner Sports saw an increase of 30% in search engine originated traffic!
The Popular Search Pages are managed automatically by the Celebros Traffic
Builder and are updated periodically as the store's catalog changes. "We
experience an increase of search engine originated traffic each time our
catalog is updated," added Mr. Kelly.

    About RoadRunner Sports (http://www.roadrunnersports.com/):

    Road Runner Sports, founded in San Diego, California, in 1983,
provides fitness and sports enthusiasts the world's largest selection of
men's and women's running shoes, jogging shoes, running apparel and
accessories to everyone from beginning runners to seasoned marathoners,
cross-country runners and triathletes. Customers shop in a fun, friendly
environment for running and walking gear from the biggest names in running
such as Asics, New Balance, Nike, Saucony, adidas, Brooks and more. Road
Runner Sports has retail stores in Scottsdale and Tempe, Arizona; Concord,
Costa Mesa, Laguna Hills, San Carlos, San Diego, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, and
West Hills, California; Westminster, Colorado; Naperville, Illinois;
Columbia, Maryland; North Brunswick, Paramus, and Shrewsbury, New Jersey;
Columbus, Ohio; Tualatin, Oregon; Falls Church, Virginia; and Kent and
Seattle, Washington.

   
    Contact details:
    Yossi Hermush
    Phone: +1(732)981-8191
    E-mail: sales@celebros.com

Source: RoadRunner Sports

Contact details: Yossi Hermush, Phone: +1(732)981-8191, E-mail: sales@celebros.com

Internet Radio Startup Makes Music Truly Democratic at Demo 2010

The Plan: Provide an Apparatus that Introduces Artists' Music to Listeners

LOS ANGELES, March 22 -- Immitter.com is enthusiastic and honored to be presenting at the 2010 DEMO Conference. DEMO has introduced both emerging startups and products of vanguard technology companies from across sectors and specialties. Immitters' specialty is music; its platform is the Internet. Immitter is the Internet Music Transmitter. Its mission is to broadcast music from aspiring artists to its intended audience -- people who value it.

Immitter operates on the premise that everyone enjoys discovering new music. Many of us are willing to venture beyond the traditional label driven model to listen to music from aspiring artists. We do not, however, have time to sort through current platforms for independent music discovery, namely the millions of profiles on Myspace music and other social networking sites. And, even more problematically we don't always know where to begin when confronted by an overwhelming number of unsigned bands to sort through.

Jermaine Kelly and Andre Nurse, cofounders of Immitter, understand  this very specific problem -- they are independent musicians endeavoring to get their music to its intended audience. They founded Immitter in response to meeting listeners who are open to discovering hidden musical gems being overlooked by the major record label model. Though those audiences are open to listening to aspiring musicians, they are not open to spending hours sorting through hundreds of music profile pages on social networking sites to discover them.

The solution is to deliver the music to the audiences. Currently, there is no Pandora like promotion engine that broadcasts music from aspiring artists. Musicians hoping to have their content heard must wait for people to stumble upon it on Myspace Music. Immitter imagined the possibility of aspiring artists being able to upload their original content onto a transmitter to be broadcasted according to specific parameters, just as Pandora does with music from labels.

For the first time, aspiring artists will have their content delivered on their behalf. This is a service that musicians will be willing to pay for because it connects their original content to its target audience, which is the first step toward making the transition from aspiring musician to professional artist. Immitter assists musicians in making that transition by helping listeners find music that is relevant to them. Music is created to be heard; Immitter is the next step in ensuring that the right people hear it.

  Contact: Jermaine Kelly
  Cell Phone: 323 679 4622
  Email: mr.jk@immitter.com

Source: Immitter.com
   

CONTACT:  Jermaine Kelly, Cell Phone: +1-323-679-4622,
mr.jk@immitter.com

Web Site:  http://immitter.tumblr.com/

Distributing In-House Apps Now a Snap for Apple iPhones

Ondeego Announces AppCentral(TM) for iPhone

LAS VEGAS, March 22 -- CTIA -- Ondeego, the leader in Enterprise Mobile App Management for the fully empowered mobile company, today announced the public beta of AppCentral for iPhone, the first installation and deployment system for in-house iPhone apps.

Delivered as a cloud service, AppCentral allows enterprises and developers to manage the discovery, distribution, installation, and deletion of apps on mobile phones.  Increasingly, enterprises are moving to a device management model that encourages employees to bring their own phones to work.  AppCentral powers this new trend by giving enterprises the ability to secure their corporate applications on personal devices without interfering with personal data or personal use.

With the addition of iPhone support, AppCentral can now manage large deployments of iPhones in business environments. Companies enrolled in Apple's iPhone Developer Enterprise Program can use AppCentral  to install custom, enterprise apps directly onto their employees' iPhones without using the AppStore. AppCentral for iPhone streamlines the discovery and download of custom apps, making installation as easy as using iTunes. Now, enterprises can quickly deploy in-house apps, employees can manage custom apps directly from their desktop iTunes instance, and developers can rapidly test and deploy new enterprise apps.

"AppCentral's support of the iPhone makes the iPhone even more attractive than it already is for our Enterprise customers,"  said Ken Singer, CEO of Ondeego.  "Enterprise customers can now quickly and easily manage in-house business apps on the iPhone alongside other phones such as the BlackBerry and Java Phones."

AppCentral for iPhone also helps the internal developer as well as the contract developer.  "No longer do we need to sit for days upon end in a client's conference room, waiting for employees to come in to get their new apps installed on their iPhones," said John Stafira, CEO of Stafira. "With AppCentral, we can now electronically deliver the apps that we build for our clients who can test them and give us their approval.  Once approved, the employee can directly install the application on their iPhone themselves."

Ondeego is a trademark of Ondeego, Inc. AppCentral is a trademark of Ondeego Inc.

Ondeego is the leading provider of enterprise app stores for smartphones.  With Ondeego's AppCentral(TM), enterprises can source, purchase, and deploy 3rd  party apps as well as distribute and manage in-house apps.  AppCentral is designed to improve employee productivity while decreasing support costs for the IT department.  Ondeego was founded in 2007 and is based in Berkeley, California.

For more information on AppCentral(TM) for iPhone:

Visit the AppCentral for iPhone page for more information and, if you qualify, become a beta test site.  More resources for journalists are available on the Additional Journalist Resources page.

Source: Ondeego
   

CONTACT:  Matthew Gratt of Ondeego, +1-206-683-7390, matt@ondeego.com

Verizon to Turn Off Lights in Company Facilities Around the World in Support of Earth Hour

Company Expects to Conserve More Than 40,000 Kilowatt Hours of Energy

NEW YORK, March 22 -- To support Earth Hour and help raise employee awareness of energy-efficiency opportunities, Verizon will turn off all nonessential lighting for one hour at more than 450 company locations around the world on Saturday (March 27).

Verizon expects to conserve more than 40,000 kilowatt hours of energy as a result of darkening approximately 30 million square feet from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.

Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour is an event in which millions of Americans will turn out their lights for one hour to support action on climate change and creating a cleaner, safer and more secure future. Now in its third year, the event in 2009 attracted more than 80 million participants in the U.S. and nearly a billion people around the world, as lights dimmed on such global icons as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sydney's Opera House, the Great Pyramids of Gaza and New York's Empire State Building.

(NOTE: A video    prepared by the World Wildlife Fund provides more information about Earth Hour.)

"Our ultra-fast broadband and wireless networks are playing increasingly important roles in helping our residential and business customers cut their carbon footprints, and we're equally committed to reducing our own," said James Gowen, chief sustainability officer for Verizon. "That's why we're asking our employees and our customers to join us not just for Earth Hour but throughout the year to find ways to reduce energy and recycle at work and at home."

Reducing Verizon's Carbon Footprint

The company remains committed to finding practical and innovative ways to increase energy efficiency and bolster conservation efforts. For example, Verizon operates the largest fuel cell site of its kind in the nation. Using seven fuel cells, the company's Energy Star Award-winning facility in Garden City, N.Y., can generate enough electrical power per hour to meet the energy needs of 400 single-family homes.

Another of Verizon's ENERGY STAR rated facilities, Verizon's operations center in Basking Ridge, N.J., has earned the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Silver certification for the center's environmentally friendly design and energy efficiency.  The company operates nearly 46 Energy Star-rated facilities, including many retail stores across the country.

  Other Verizon initiatives include:
  --  Creating an industry standard - Verizon was the first
      telecommunications company to require that the network equipment it
      purchases be 20 percent more energy efficient.
  --  Employees have reduced engine idling, which has cut fuel consumption
      by more than 2 million gallons (equivalent to taking some 3,400 cars
      off the road for a year).
  --  Electronically delivering approximately 100 million bills to
      customers.

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

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Source: Verizon
   

CONTACT:  Alberto Canal, +1-908-559-6367, alberto.c.canal@verizon.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizon.com/

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

SailPoint Releases Next Generation Provisioning Solution

Company Builds on Its Identity Governance Base and Provisioning Heritage to Streamline Implementations and Reduce Costs

AUSTIN, Texas, March 22 -- Global 500 companies have invested millions of dollars on IT provisioning implementations, yet most still cannot provide prompt access to resources for new employees, immediate removal of access for terminated workers, or rapid processing for all the changes as employees move around the organization. To address that problem, SailPoint has added end-to-end provisioning capabilities to its award-winning identity governance solution, SailPoint IdentityIQ(TM), and can now automate the entire user access request and fulfillment process. Building on its early innovations in identity governance and leveraging its founders' provisioning heritage at Waveset Technologies, SailPoint's governance-based provisioning solution is designed to simplify implementations, reduce costs and deliver immediate business value.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090218/SAILPOINTLOGO)

"Companies struggle today with provisioning because the technology is expensive, overly complex and difficult to implement," said Mark McClain, CEO and cofounder of SailPoint. "The cost and complexity of implementing provisioning has limited the extent of its deployment in most organizations to a small minority of total applications. By implementing provisioning on an identity governance foundation, companies will benefit from shorter implementation times and broader application coverage. At the same time, it will be much easier to involve business users in all aspects of compliance and governance processes associated with user access control."

SailPoint's new approach to provisioning begins with a governance layer, which provides an enterprise-wide view into a company's identity data, applies intelligent, risk-aware controls to user access based on corporate policies, and then automates access request fulfillment across the organization through the most efficient processes available. This offers customers:

  --  Simplified deployments. SailPoint's approach begins with the mining
      and modeling of all necessary information about users, access
      privileges, roles and policy into a single governance platform,
      enabling organizations to automate access request and provisioning
      processes without extensive workflow and custom coding. This reduces
      custom coding requirements by 200-300 percent.
  --  Lower deployment costs. SailPoint provides an open and flexible
      approach to the "last mile" of provisioning - the connector layer
      where changes are executed on IT resources - by supporting multiple
      techniques and processes for making changes to resources. This
      eliminates the hundreds of thousands of dollars organizations
      typically spend on "last mile" integrations. It also allows customers
      to immediately focus their identity management efforts where the
      highest value exists: at the business process and governance layer to
      ensure consistent, enterprise-wide compliance with internal and
      external security mandates.
  --  Business and IT alignment. SailPoint provides the first user interface
      designed specifically for business users to request access and manage
      user lifecycle events. Traditional provisioning tools were designed
      for use by IT administrators and were too cryptic and technical for
      business users. With its business-friendly user interfaces, SailPoint
      makes it easy to involve business users in all identity management
      processes, such as access requests, change approvals, access
      certifications and role lifecycle management.

"Having a foundational identity and access governance platform in place and then expanding it into provisioning makes a lot of sense for companies," said Ian Glazer, senior analyst at Burton Group (acquired by Gartner). "Building a complete view of entitlements and access privileges is step one. The next step is to leverage role management and create a centralized policy that dictates who should have access to those resources. Companies then have the benefit of leveraging that model, built for compliance, across its provisioning processes."

SailPoint's new provisioning solution, IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager, will be available April 30 and provides the following key capabilities:

  --  The industry's first access request interface designed specifically
      for business users, which provides a "shopping cart" styled interface
      for convenient and intuitive selection of roles and entitlements.
  --  Full lifecycle event management that integrates with authoritative
      sources, such as HR systems and corporate directories, to identify
      changes in employment status, automatically trigger the appropriate
      changes in IdentityIQ, and generate the appropriate provisioning
      requests to ensure closed-loop access fulfillment.
  --  A provisioning broker that enables organizations to centralize policy
      and controls in a governance layer above provisioning, while
      cost-effectively orchestrating changes to target resources using
      3rd-party provisioning solutions, help desk solutions, emails sent to
      a system administrator or SailPoint's own Provisioning Engine, which
      includes more than 50 out-of-the-box read/write connectors and a
      custom connector toolkit for deploying to custom applications.

  About SailPoint

SailPoint's award-winning identity governance software, SailPoint IdentityIQ, helps organizations manage user access to critical systems and data, automate costly IT provisioning processes, streamline compliance efforts and reduce the risks of fraud, corporate data loss or theft and failed audits. SailPoint's marquee customer list includes: seven top tier global banks; two of the world's biggest property and casualty insurers; the largest global telecommunications provider; three of the top four U.S. managed healthcare providers; and two of the largest healthcare and biotechnology manufacturers in the world. Privately-held SailPoint is based in Austin, Texas.

SailPoint, the SailPoint logo, IdentityIQ, and all techniques are trademarks or registered trademarks of SailPoint Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other products or services are trademarks of their respective companies.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090218/SAILPOINTLOGO
AP Archive:  http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: SailPoint
   

CONTACT:  Kari Hanson of SailPoint Technologies, Inc., +1-978-373-4003,
kari.hanson@sailpoint.com; or Michelle Dillon of Beaupre & Co. Public
Relations, +1-603-559-5835, mdillon@beaupre.com, for SailPoint Technologies,
Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.sailpoint.com/

Longphone Terminates 1,000,000 Minutes Daily To Africa

PARIS, March 22, 2010--

    - Longphone Reached 1,000,000 Minutes a Day of VOIP Terminations to
African Destinations.

    Longphone recently reached a daily volume of 1,000,000 call terminations
to dozens of African destinations.

    Followed by a dramatic increase in Longphone's wholesale and retail
clients' portfolio, supported by the ability to carry large capacity of
traffic and the diversification of routes and routing options, the company
has increased its daily traffic intake by 100% since the second quarter of
2009.

    This figure positions Longphone at the forefront of the market in call
termination solutions to Africa.

    Eytan Cohen, Longphone's CEO, commented that "recent commercial and
infrastructural development in the company, allowed us to increase the number
of direct-route suppliers to Africa, to go hand in hand with Longphone's
client base and capacity potential. Longphone emerges as a true leader in
VOIP connectivity to hard-to-reach destinations and both our clients and
suppliers affirm that Longphone presents an optimal solution to their need
for connectivity to and from Africa.

    About Longphone: Since 1997 Longphone is a Paris based provider of
premium call termination and white labelled hosted services for F&M VNOs.
Longphone has an accumulated experience of years in developing and providing
stable VOIP solutions and direct routes for carriers and resellers in all
continents. Longphone is a licensed carrier in France and an established
major telecommunication provider for the ethnic markets in several European
countries, such as France, Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. By
adapting to local needs, while keeping a global perspective, the company
serves as a true bridge of communication between Africa and Europe.

    http://www.longphone.com

Source: Longphone

Contact Longphone, Yoav Fischer, Marketing Director, Tel +33-1-56-26-28-09, yoav@longphone.com

The9 Limited Announces Acquisition of Majority Interest in Red 5 Studios

SHANGHAI, March 22 -- The9 Limited (NASDAQ:NCTY) ("The9"), an online game developer and operator in China, and Red 5 Studios, Inc. ("Red 5"), an online game developer in the United States, today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive investment agreement pursuant to which The9 will invest a total amount of approximately US$20 million for a majority interest in Red 5.

Mr. Jun Zhu, The9's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Red 5 is a creator of innovative entertainment software, designing games that focus on ease of play and fun. With the acquisition, The9's global strategy is beginning to take shape. It will further enhance our game development capability and diversify our game portfolio and pipeline. I believe our collaboration will create new and exciting entertainment content for people around the world."

Mark Kern, the Chief Executive Officer of Red 5, said, "We are very excited to welcome The9 as our key investor and to announce that they are making a commitment to us with the equity infusion. The investment recognizes the hard work of the Red 5 team and the strong potential of the game we are working on, as well as our ability, in the future, to become a multi-game studio. By leveraging The9's outstanding expertise in the operation of online games, we will have a great advantage in bringing our games to millions of online gamers around the world.  We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with The9."

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is an online game operator and developer in China.  The9's business is primarily focused on developing and operating high-quality games for online game market.  The9 directly, or through affiliates, operates licensed MMORPGs and advanced casual games including Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Granado Espada, EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA Online 2 and Atlantica, as well as its proprietary games World of Fighter and Jiu Zhou Zhan Ji, in mainland China.  It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate other games in mainland China, including Audition 2 and Kingdom Heroes 2 Online.  In addition, The9 is developing various proprietary games, including Miracles: Ultimate X, Tiny Tribe, Monster of War and other MMORPGs and advanced causal games.

About Red 5 Studios, Inc.

Red 5 Studios is an online game developer located in California, formed in 2006 by former executives and developers from Blizzard Entertainment(R). Red 5 Studios is dedicated to bringing together millions of gamers across the world by creating immersive worlds, intriguing stories and compelling characters and believes that online games and persistent worlds are the future of video games.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements.  The9 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.  Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's limited operating history as an online game operator, political and economic policies of the Chinese government, the laws and regulations governing the online game industry, information disseminated over the Internet and Internet content providers in China, intensified government regulation of Internet cafes, The9's ability to retain existing players and attract new players, license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 20-F. The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

  For more information, please contact:

   Ms. Phyllis Sai
   IR Manager, Investor Relations
   The9 Limited
   Tel:   +86-21-5172-9990
   Email: IR@corp.the9.com

Source: The9 Limited
   

CONTACT:  Ms. Phyllis Sai, IR Manager, Investor Relations of The9 Limited,
+86-21-5172-9990, or IR@corp.the9.com

Axis Cameras Chosen to Improve Safety on Madrid's Buses

MADRID, March 22, 2010--

    - 9,000 Surveillance Cameras Will be Installed Across Madrid's Public
Bus Service

    - The Network Cameras Include High Resolution Real Time Monitoring

    The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT) has chosen Axis
Communications (http://www.axis.com/), the global leader in the network video
market(1), to deliver network surveillance cameras for Madrid's public bus
service. EMT has chosen Axis to help support its aim to become Europe's best
public transport company. The EUR20 million project will involve the
installation of more than 9,000 cameras in 2,300 buses.

    The surveillance system includes high resolution real time recording and
monitoring, and also features a panic button which is connected to EMT's
Central Alarm Station. In the event of an emergency the Control Centre
Operator can notify the relevant emergency service. Each bus also includes
GPS so it is easy to locate the bus quickly.

    The network surveillance cameras have already been installed in 400
buses, and it's expected that all buses will support the technology by the
end of this year. The tender was won by a consortium formed by Spanish IT and
security companies GRUPO ETRA (http://www.grupoetra.com/eng/home.aspx),
IECISA (http://www.ieci.es/) and PLETTAC
(http://www.plettac-electronics.es/index.jsp) who presented a project based
on Axis network cameras and video encoders.

    Axis has supplied cameras that are robust, easy to install and compact,
yet also deliver high resolution images and include vibration resistance and
tampering alarms. Each bus will include three AXIS M3113-R
(http://www.axis.com/products/cam_m3113r/) network cameras and one AXIS Q7401
(http://www.axis.com/products/cam_q7401/) video encoder. The cameras support
SVGA (800x600) resolution, which provides enough detail to make it possible
to identify people, or objects.

    The cameras also offer H.264 and Motion JPG compression formats. H.264
compression optimizes bandwidth use (critical for 3G mobile communications)
and storage requirements by considerably reducing the binary speed. The
cameras also support standard Power over Ethernet and can be integrated with
other devices and security systems.

    Juan Luis Brizuela, Axis Communications Iberia Country Manager said,
"This project presented us with a challenge which resulted in a new range of
cameras that are well suited to the demands of public transport. We look
forward to continuing to work with the Municipal Transport Company of Madrid
this year and completing Europe's leading transport surveillance solution."

    Ignacio Uria, Head of the VEA System Implementation Project (Security
Department of EMT) said, "For this pioneering project, it has been very
important to be able to rely on a camera vendor such as Axis Communications,
which has demonstrated a proven ability to support its customers closely.
Axis took full account of our previous experience with onboard video
surveillance and the specifications of the bus fleet. The network cameras are
ideally suited to our project's objectives, and we believe that, in view of
the similarities between urban bus transport systems, they could be
well-suited to the majority of transport systems in Spain, or the world."

    Notes to editors

    (1) Axis Communications is the global market leader in the network video
market with a market share of network cameras of 31.2 per cent. The world
market for network cameras alone is forecast to be worth more than $2.5
billion by 2013. The network camera market is set to have a CAGR of more than
28 per cent per year over the next five years, according to industry analyst
house IMS Research (http://www.imsresearch.com) in its latest market report entitled
'The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009 Edition'
published in August 2009.

    About Axis Communications

    Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional
installations. The company is the global market leader in network video,
driving the ongoing shift from analogue to digital video surveillance. Axis
products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring
and are based on innovative, open technology platforms.

    Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in more
than 20 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries.
Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm Exchange under
the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at
http://www.axis.com

    About EMT

    Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid, S.A. (EMT) was founded in
1947 and is responsible for the scheduled mass transit service for bus
passengers in the city of Madrid. EMT maintains a fleet of almost 2,100 buses
and relies on more than 8,000 employees, around 6,000 of whom are bus
drivers. EMT transports 425 million passengers per year and its vehicles
cover routes of more than 100 million kilometers per year.

Source: Axis Communications

Axis Communications AB: Address Emdalavagen 14, 223 69 LUND, Sweden, Phone +46-46-272-18-00, Fax +46-46-13-61-30

Furukawa Electric and OFS Launch Raman EDFA

SAN DIEGO, March 22 -- OFC/NFOEC 2010, Booth 1023 -- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., and the U.S.-based OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, are pleased to announce worldwide commercial availability of a module to integrate both an Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) and a Raman Amplifier into a single unit.  Raman amplifiers are known to have superior noise characteristics, and EDFAs provide higher gain of 15 dB to compensate for loss due to the number of components in the system and improve optical signal to noise ratio (OSNR). As transmission distances become longer, additional loss is created by the increased number of optical components in the system.  By combining the two technologies into one compact high-performance package with an output power of 18 dBm, we are prepared to meet the demand of ultra-high bit rate transmissions of 40 Gbps networking and the 100 Gbps systems now becoming available.

The new ErFA40000 Series from Furukawa uses our high-speed control EDFAs and 1480 nm high-power pump lasers.'''

Furukawa and OFS will be exhibiting at OFC/NFOEC, Booth #1023 beginning March 22, 2010.

About Furukawa Electric Company, Ltd.

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. (http://www.furukawa.co.jp/english) is an $11 billion global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of fiber optic products, network products, electronics components, power cables, nonferrous metals, and other advanced technology products. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Furukawa operates production facilities on five continents around the globe, including OFS and the OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, in the USA.

About OFS

OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of optical fiber, optical fiber cable, FTTX, optical connectivity and specialty photonics products.  Our manufacturing and research divisions work together to provide innovative products and solutions that traverse many different applications as they link people and machines worldwide. Between continents, between cities, around neighborhoods, and into homes and businesses of digital consumers we provide the right optical fiber, optical cable and components for efficient, cost-effective transmission.

OFS' corporate lineage dates back to 1876 and includes technology powerhouses such as AT&T and Lucent Technologies (now Alcatel-Lucent). Today, OFS is owned by Furukawa Electric, a multi-billion dollar global leader in optical communications.

Headquartered in Norcross (near Atlanta) Georgia, U.S., OFS is a global provider with facilities in Avon, Connecticut; Carrollton, Georgia; Somerset, New Jersey; and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as well as in Denmark, Germany and Russia.

  For more information, please visit http://www.ofsoptics.com.

  PR Contact:                       Technical Contact:
  Julie Rodriguez                   Steve Finn
  OFS, Specialty Photonics Division OFS, Specialty Photonics Division
  (860) 678-6531                    (732) 748-7403
  js162@ofsoptics.comsfinn@ofsoptics.com

Source: OFS
   

CONTACT:  PR, Julie Rodriguez, +1-860-678-6531, js162@ofsoptics.com, or
Technical, Steve Finn, +1-732-748-7403, sfinn@ofsoptics.com, both of OFS,
Specialty Photonics Division

Web Site:  http://www.ofsoptics.com/

Beceem and ICOMM Tele Enable BSNL's 4G-WiMAX Network Launch

High-performance, low-cost 4G-WiMAX modems from Beceem and ICOMM Tele accelerate the launch of BSNL's Kerala wireless broadband service

NEW DELHI, March 22 -- CONVERGENCE INDIA -- Beceem Communications, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions for 4G-WiMAX, and ICOMM Tele, a leading Indian Telecommunications Equipment Maker, announced that the recent launch of BSNL's WiMAX service in Kerala is using devices made by ICOMM that are based on Beceem's highperformance BCS5200 and BCSM250 chipsets.

The successful service launch highlights the close collaboration between Beceem and ICOMM Tele, during which both companies worked together closely to optimize their unique solution for BSNL and developed the foundation for an open device ecosystem.

"Having been at the forefront of many key WiMAX developments going back to the early WiMAX demonstrations, I must say that I am particularly proud of seeing Beceem being a centerpiece of the BSNL Kerala launch," said Arogyaswami Paulraj, CTO and co-founder of Beceem. "In launching BSNL's Kerala network, the largest planned Mobile WiMAX network in South India, ICOMM has enabled BSNL to take a strong leadership position in the wireless broadband service development, and we are honored to see our technology play an important role in enabling this historic event."

"We are very appreciative of the significant efforts that Beceem has made to help us deploy our WiMAX network in Kerala," said Sumanth Paturu, Director, ICOMM Tele. "As one of the WiMAX technology pioneers, Beceem has made tremendous contributions to the overall WiMAX ecosystem development, and we would not have been able to launch BSLN's Kerala network without Beceem's support and the quality of its semiconductor solutions."

About Beceem Communications

Beceem is a leading provider of 4G semiconductors and offers a number of single-chip solutions optimized for mobile devices and CPE markets. Beceem's products are WiMAX certified, exclusively power the CLEAR and Sprint 4G networks in the United States and are validated against the WiMAX base stations from major OEMs. http://www.beceem.com/

  Media Contact:
  --------------
  Lars Johnsson
  +1 (408) 387 5007
  ljohnsson@beceem.com

Source: Beceem Communications
   

CONTACT:  Lars Johnsson of Beceem Communications, +1-408-387-5007,
ljohnsson@beceem.com

Web Site:  http://www.beceem.com/

Beceem Releases 4G Smartphone Toolkit at CTIA

Collaboration with D2 Technologies adds multi-radio VoIP call handover to existing 4G-3G multi-mode and WiFi coexistence solution, completing reference design for Android(TM) mobile devices that can utilize 4G and 3G technology

LAS VEGAS, March 22 -- CTIA -- Beceem Communications, a leading provider of 4G semiconductor solutions, and D2 Technologies, a leading provider of embedded IP communications software platforms, today announced the availability of a reference design for Android mobile devices that delivers 4G VoIP services with seamless multi-radio and multistandard call handover between 4G and 3G networks. Live demonstrations of this platform will be shown by appointment at Beceem's booth #3746 at this week's CTIA trade show.

Beceem's high-performance BCSM250 WiMAX modem provides advanced 4G wireless capabilities, including 4G - 3G multi-mode and session handover as well as WiMAX-WiFi coexistence, and D2's breakthrough mCUE® converged communications client provides the VoIP/SIP solution with multi-radio call handover capabilities.  Taken together, the companies provide a complete turnkey solution that gives OEMs and ODMs the key building blocks for a truly Smart 4G phone that supports simultaneous Voice/Data sessions on different radios and enables VoIP services with multi-radio and multi-standard handover capability.

"Our 4G Smartphone toolkit includes key innovations like 4G-3G multi-mode with session continuity, full performance 4G-WiFi coexistence and Mobile VoIP with imperceptible handoffs," said Lars Johnsson, vice president of marketing and business development at Beceem.  "Working with D2, our 4G toolkit now supports multi-radio voice call handover, giving developers of nextgeneration Smartphones the proven and pre-integrated 4G capabilities needed to develop nextgeneration devices that can support the unencumbered simultaneous usage of multiple applications and radios that enables 4G phones with new levels of innovation similar to the way the iPhone innovated the Smartphone category."

"With the industry now actively deploying 4G WiMAX networks globally, many service providers and manufacturers will want to leverage the high-performance of 4G and the pervasiveness of cellular networks for complete coverage," said Doug Makishima, chief operating officer at D2 Technologies.  "Together with Beceem, we are showing how hybrid 4G/3G/Cellular networks can provide the best voice call coverage through optimized multi-radio seamless voice call handoff. Going forward, we plan to extend the multi-radio capabilities of our reference design to also include 4G-LTE, and plan to utilize Beceem's BCS500 4G WiMAX/LTE solution to demonstrate VoIP handover between WiMAX and LTE."

About D2 Technologies

D2 is a recognized leader in converged IP communications for next generation devices.  Manufacturers and service providers rely on D2 software to deliver carrier-grade IP connections across any network (WiFi, WiMAX, LTE, cellular, broadband, PSTN), service (voice, video, IM chat, SMS, presence/status, etc.) and system (IP PBX, UC, carrier, social network, etc.) for a broad range of fixed and mobile devices.  From processing billions of VoIP minutes each month to adding enhanced IP communications for Android(TM), learn how D2 software is converging communications at http://www.D2Tech.com.

About Beceem Communications

Beceem is a leading provider of 4G semiconductors and offers a number of single-chip solutions optimized for mobile devices and CPE markets. Beceem's products are WiMAX certified, exclusively power the CLEAR and Sprint 4G networks in the United States and are validated against the WiMAX base stations from major OEMs. http://www.beceem.com/

  Contacts:
  Daniel Rhodes                       Lars Johnsson
  Global Results Communications       Beceem Communications
  +1 949 306 6476                     +1 408 387 5007
  beceem@globalresultspr.comljohnsson@beceem.com

  Doug Makishima                      Rachel V. Berry
  D2 Technologies                     VOXUS, Inc., for D2
  805-564-3424                        253-853-5151 x223
  dmakishima@d2tech.comrberry@voxuspr.com

mCUE is a registered trademark of D2 Technologies Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Source: Beceem Communications
   

CONTACT:  Daniel Rhodes of Global Results Communications,
+1-949-306-6476, beceem@globalresultspr.com; or Lars Johnsson of Beceem
Communications, +1-408-387-5007, ljohnsson@beceem.com ; or Doug Makishima of
D2 Technologies, +1-805-564-3424, dmakishima@d2tech.com; or  Rachel V. Berry
of VOXUS, Inc., +1-253-853-5151, ext. 223, rberry@voxuspr.com, for D2

Web Site:  http://www.beceem.com/

OFS Announces FOX(TM) Mobile Backhaul Solution for Connecting Fiber to the Cell Site

SAN DIEGO, March 22 -- OFC/NFOEC 2010, Booth 1023 --, OFS, a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative fiber optic network products, today announced that it is introducing the FOX(TM) Mobile Backhaul Solution for connecting cell sites to optical fiber networks.  The FOX Mobile Backhaul Solution is a compact, secure, and easy to install passive optical system that is superb for service providers that are upgrading their bandwidth starved cell sites to the fiber-enabled bandwidths required for supporting 4G, LTE, and WiMax applications.

"Mobile service providers are seeing an order of magnitude increase in data consumption among smart-phone users, and this is straining the existing copper infrastructure in our customers' wireless networks," said Timothy Pillow, Senior Vice President Global Marketing and Sales for OFS.  "The FOX Mobile Backhaul Solution for connecting cell sites offers carriers quick access to 10 to 100 times more bandwidth, which can ease network congestion and allow capacity for revenue generating applications for their customers."

About the FOX Mobile Backhaul Solution

The FOX Mobile Backhaul Solution consists of a complete optical path from the optical ring through to the cell site active equipment ports. Lateral cables can be installed quickly using OFS' Fortex(TM) DT patented gel free cable, or quickly pulled through existing conduit using OFS compact microcables. The FOX Mobile Backhaul Solution utilizes OFS award winning AllWave® FLEX ZWP Bend optimized fiber throughout, to create a compact solution that enables using the full spectrum of wavelengths at low loss for simple high speed upgrades.

The new FOX Pluggable Drop Cable assembly can be easily pulled through conduits to help eliminate field splicing, and uses factory-terminated standard connectors which can be securely plugged inside locked enclosures.  The new V-LINX® Pluggable Drop Terminal can quickly extend its spooled cable to a variable length of up to 300 feet, and enables up to 12 pluggable connections from the terminal to the cell site equipment. The flexible AccuDry® Cables used in both of the drop solutions can reduce slack storage volume by more than fifty percent over existing solutions and protect the connectors with a special sock enabling a 100 lb pull force.

OFS also offers other innovative connectivity solutions for interconnecting or cross connecting from the drop cable fibers to the cell-site equipment in a secure and simple manner.  If field connector terminations are desired, the OFS Splice-on-Connector can be quickly and easily terminated to any of the cables within the FOX Mobile Backhaul Solution.

About OFS

OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of optical fiber, optical fiber cable, FTTX, optical connectivity and specialty photonics products.  Our manufacturing and research divisions work together to provide innovative products and solutions that traverse many different applications as they link people and machines worldwide. Between continents, between cities, around neighborhoods, and into homes and businesses of digital consumers we provide the right optical fiber, optical cable and components for efficient, cost-effective transmission.

OFS' corporate lineage dates back to 1876 and includes technology powerhouses such as AT&T and Lucent Technologies (now Alcatel-Lucent). Today, OFS is owned by Furukawa Electric, a multi-billion dollar global leader in optical communications.

Headquartered in Norcross (near Atlanta) Georgia, U.S., OFS is a global provider with facilities in Avon, Connecticut; Carrollton, Georgia; Somerset, New Jersey; and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as well as in Denmark, Germany and Russia.

  For more information, please visit http://www.ofsoptics.com.

  Contact:

  Sherry Salyer
  OFS Public Relations
  shsalyer@ofsoptics.com
  Direct:  770-798-4210
  Mobile: 678-296-7034

Source: OFS
   

CONTACT:  Sherry Salyer of OFS Public Relations, Direct: +1-770-798-4210,
Mobile: +1-678-296-7034, shsalyer@ofsoptics.com

Web Site:  http://www.ofsoptics.com/

50 GHz Spacing 88 Channel Athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG) Samples Now Available From Furukawa and OFS; Mass Production Planned to Start Summer 2010

OFC/NFOEC 2010, Booth 1023 -- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., and the U.S.-based OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, are pleased to announce launch of the new Athermal AWG, a temperature-independent multiplexer/demultiplexer for upgrading capacity in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical transmission systems. The device helps reduce cost by approximately 30% and helps save more than 50% space over conventional 50GHz spacing WDM configurations which use 2 separate 100 GHz spacing AWG modules and a high-unit-cost interleaver. This new design expands overall transmission capacity to meet demand by narrowing the bandwidth (i.e. signal spectrum) and the wavelength spacing between adjacent signals.  We meet the challenge of manufacturing a 50GHz 88 channel Athermal AWG module with a single chip by applying high-refractive index difference technology to the optical waveguides.

Furukawa and OFS will be exhibiting at OFC/NFOEC, Booth #1023 beginning March 22, 2010.

About Furukawa Electric Company, Ltd.

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. (http://www.furukawa.co.jp/english) is an $11 billion global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of fiber optic products, network products, electronics components, power cables, nonferrous metals, and other advanced technology products. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Furukawa operates production facilities on five continents around the globe, including OFS and the OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, in the USA.

About OFS

OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of optical fiber, optical fiber cable, FTTX, optical connectivity and specialty photonics products.  Our manufacturing and research divisions work together to provide innovative products and solutions that traverse many different applications as they link people and machines worldwide. Between continents, between cities, around neighborhoods, and into homes and businesses of digital consumers we provide the right optical fiber, optical cable and components for efficient, cost-effective transmission.

OFS' corporate lineage dates back to 1876 and includes technology powerhouses such as AT&T and Lucent Technologies (now Alcatel-Lucent). Today, OFS is owned by Furukawa Electric, a multi-billion dollar global leader in optical communications.

Headquartered in Norcross (near Atlanta) Georgia, U.S., OFS is a global provider with facilities in Avon, Connecticut; Carrollton, Georgia; Somerset, New Jersey; and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as well as in Denmark, Germany and Russia.

  For more information, please visit http://www.ofsoptics.com.

  PR Contact:                          Technical Contact:
  Julie Rodriguez                      Steve Finn
  OFS, Specialty Photonics Division    OFS, Specialty Photonics Division
  (860) 678-6531                       (732) 748-7403
  js162@ofsoptics.comsfinn@ofsoptics.com

Source: OFS
   

CONTACT:  PR, Julie Rodriguez, +1-860-678-6531, js162@ofsoptics.com, or
Technical, Steve Finn, +1-732-748-7403, sfinn@ofsoptics.com, both of OFS,
Specialty Photonics Division

Web Site:  http://www.ofsoptics.com/

What we've learned: 3 Years Running the Nation's Only Statewide Smart Grid Wireless Communications Network

Arcadian Networks, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op, Cisco share results from 700 MHz utility networks 8 a.m. Thursday, March 25th

NEW YORK, March 22 -- Panelists will detail methodology and keys to success gained from three years operating a 55,000 square mile smart grid network at a panel presentation "A Statewide Smart Grid Wireless Communications Network: Three Years and Running." The session will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, as part of DistribuTECH 2010.

  Moderator: John Redmon, President, John R. Redmon, Inc.
  Panelists:

  --  John (Jake) Rasweiler, Vice President of Engineering, IT and Network
      Operations, Arcadian Networks
  --  Ryan Hentges, Vice President of Corporate Services, Minnesota Valley
      Electric Cooperative
  --  Bradley Tips, Manager of Product Marketing, Smart Grid Marketing,
      Cisco

Panelists will share vital insights on SCADA and network management, with an emphasis on the design, implementation, and lessons learned from the nation's only statewide smart grid wireless network, which connects over 25 utilities. The concept builds a network of networks on a 700 MHz foundation and incorporates complementary technologies including:

  --  Arcadian 700 MHz
  --  WiMAX (802.16e, 802.16d)
  --  Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
  --  3G/4G (EVDO,GPRS,EDGE,HSPA,LTE)
  --  Serial, USB, Ethernet
  --  900 MHz (ISM and MAS) industrial radio

  See Arcadian Networks at DistribuTECH Booth 131.

Arcadian Networks designs and delivers wireless broadband communication systems to the energy sector. The real-time, two-way communication networks provide the backbone of all "smart" energy solutions - delivering operating efficiencies, interoperability and security. Designed specifically for utility, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries, the IP converged networks are based on private, secured 700 MHz spectrum. Customized services range from blueprint to network deployment, systems integration, through customer service. For more information, please visit: http://www.arcadiannetworks.com.

Source: Arcadian Networks
   

CONTACT:  Nancy Broe of The McDonnell Group, Inc., +1-404-583-0003,
nancy@themcdonnellgroup.com, for Arcadian Networks

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

MightyMeeting Transforms Content Sharing with iPad Application

Cloud-Based Collaboration Platform Turns Tablet into a High-Impact Business Tool

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- MightyMeeting, an innovative mobile collaboration and social publishing company, today unveiled its new business application for the iPad by Apple at this year's DEMO Spring 2010 conference, a semi-annual event that identifies new market-shaping technologies by giving companies just six minutes to demonstrate how their product will change the world.  MightyMeeting's suite of applications for mobile and hand-held devices, including the iPhone, iPod Touch, Android and now iPad, allows users to turn their devices into powerful business tools for high-resolution multimedia presentations and content sharing.

Today, hundreds of millions of professionals use smart phones to communicate and stay connected with their customers and partners.  The iPad - with its intuitive touch screen capabilities, collaborative format, wireless network connectivity and high-resolution display - now offers an even larger untapped potential for business users to communicate.  With MightyMeeting's iPad application, traveling business executives and remote workers can turn their mobile devices into a powerful tool that allows them to share and showcase business content.  The application allows users to start or join Web meetings, show presentations and share content directly from their iPad devices.  Users can schedule meetings that are integrated into Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar and Apple's iCal.

"Faster mobile networks, powerful new devices and increasingly mobile workforces make it the perfect time for products and services that enable mobile collaboration and content sharing," said Dmitri Tcherevik, founder and CEO of MightyMeeting.  "The iPad is optimal for viewing and sharing images, videos and documents.  Leveraging MightyMeeting's technology, users can turn the iPad into a powerful tool to connect and share this content with others in real time."

MightyMeeting's content-sharing capabilities are built on a unique system architecture that combines the latest achievements in mobile and cloud computing technologies.  Users can add content either by uploading it from a desktop or by sending it to an e-mail address associated with their MightyMeeting account.  Then, MightyMeeting automatically converts this content into formats suitable for delivery to different types of devices.  In addition to the native application for devices running iPhone OS, such as iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, MightyMeeting offers a lightweight HTML-only client that can be used to start and join Web meetings from any device with a Web browser.  This month, MightyMeeting will also introduce a Flash-based client to deliver an optimized experience for desktop users.

"As a manager of a mobile sales force, I know how critical it is for our team to be able to share our presentation materials without access to a cumbersome laptop," said William King, general manager for the pharmacy division of a leading hospital software developer.  "As the places and times we conduct business expand outside the 'nine to five' of office confines, tools like MightyMeeting's application for the iPad will allow us to effectively deliver our message in an easy-to-share format."

The iPad application from MightyMeeting is free to iPad users and will be available shortly after the product arrives in U.S. stores on April 3, 2010.  Visit MightyMeeting's Web site for a full demo of all MightyMeeting's solutions.

About MightyMeeting

Mighty Meeting (http://www.mightymeeting.com) is a mobile collaboration and social publishing platform that is used by entrepreneurs, business executives, lawyers, scientists, educators, and students in every part of the world to share ideas and connect in real time, anytime.

About DEMO

Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

Source: MightyMeeting
   

CONTACT:  Kate Corcoran of Articulate Communications Inc.,
+1-212-255-0080, ext: 18, kcorcoran@articulatepr.com

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

World's Lowest Power Consumption 1 Micrometer Optical Transmission Module Samples Now Available From Furukawa and OFS

SAN DIEGO, March 22 -- OFC/NFOEC 2010, Booth 1023 -- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., and the U.S.-based OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, are pleased to announce  they have begun supplying samples of a 1 micrometer optical transmission module to key customers, who are expected to employ the new technology in cloud computing applications.  Cloud computing and other internet activities have created an urgent need for enhancing transmission speed between servers and transmission equipment.  The product is designed to achieve ultra-high bit rates through compact high-density mounting and parallel optical transmission by using an eye-safe 1 micrometer band vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL).  This system is capable of board-to-board optical transmission capacity in excess of 10 Gbits/s per channel.  In testing, the module has achieved a transmission distance of 300 meters at 120 Gbps while maintaining the world's lowest power consumption < 0.84 W (equivalent to 7 mW/Gbps) at case temperatures from +15 to 80 degrees C.  Its compact size also allows mounting on circuit boards or integration into various optical transceivers of Multi Source Agreement (MSA) configuration.

Furukawa and OFS will be exhibiting at OFC/NFOEC, Booth #1023 beginning March 22, 2010.

About Furukawa Electric Company, Ltd.

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. (http://www.furukawa.co.jp/english) is an $11 billion global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of fiber optic products, network products, electronics components, power cables, nonferrous metals, and other advanced technology products. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Furukawa operates production facilities on five continents around the globe, including OFS and the OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, in the USA.

About OFS

OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of optical fiber, optical fiber cable, FTTX, optical connectivity and specialty photonics products.  Our manufacturing and research divisions work together to provide innovative products and solutions that traverse many different applications as they link people and machines worldwide. Between continents, between cities, around neighborhoods, and into homes and businesses of digital consumers we provide the right optical fiber, optical cable and components for efficient, cost-effective transmission.

OFS' corporate lineage dates back to 1876 and includes technology powerhouses such as AT&T and Lucent Technologies (now Alcatel-Lucent). Today, OFS is owned by Furukawa Electric, a multi-billion dollar global leader in optical communications.

Headquartered in Norcross (near Atlanta) Georgia, U.S., OFS is a global provider with facilities in Avon, Connecticut; Carrollton, Georgia; Somerset, New Jersey; and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as well as in Denmark, Germany and Russia.

  For more information, please visit http://www.ofsoptics.com.

  PR Contact:                       Technical Contact:
  Julie Rodriguez                   Steve Finn
  OFS, Specialty Photonics Division OFS, Specialty Photonics Division
  (860) 678-6531                    (732) 748-7403
  js162@ofsoptics.comsfinn@ofsoptics.com

Source: OFS
   

CONTACT:  PR: Julie Rodriguez, +1-860-678-6531, js162@ofsoptics.com; or
Technical: Steve Finn, +1-732-748-7403, sfinn@ofsoptics.com, both of OFS,
Specialty Photonics Division

Web Site:  http://www.ofsoptics.com/

Furukawa and OFS Announce 3 new Components for 100 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Transmission

SAN DIEGO, March 22 -- OFC/NFOEC 2010, Booth 1023 -- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., and the U.S.-based OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, are pleased to announce the availability of a Narrow Linewidth Full-Band Tunable Laser, a Coherent Mixer with Built-in Polarization Multiplexer/Demultiplexer, and a Polarization Maintaining Fiber with a new stress rod design for application in Optical Digital Coherent Transmission Systems.  The next generation of ultra-high speed optical networks is going up to and beyond 100 Gbps, and new components are necessary to support these speeds.

Narrow Linewidth Full-Band Tunable Laser:  Furukawa has developed a Tunable Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser with a linewidth less than 500 KHz.  This decreases the linewidth of conventional DFB technology by a factor of 3 with an output optical power of 40 mW or higher.  The high wavelength stability and high reliability characteristic of conventional DFB technology are maintained even over this decreased linewidth and high output power performance level.

Coherent Mixer with Built-in Polarization Mx/DMx:  In order to generate ultra-high speed transmissions in an optical digital coherent system, system designers use a combination of a polarization multiplexer/demultiplexer and an optical interference device in a Dual Polarization Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DP-QPSK) receiver.

Furukawa's established and proven planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology has been applied into this new Coherent Mixer now integrated with a Built-in Polarization Mx/Dmx to improve the performance of DP-QPSK transmission.   Our integration of these parts on one chip results in smaller size, while still maintaining superior loss uniformity (lower than 1 dB), low skew (typically lower than 1 ps), and high polarization extinction ratio (higher than 18 dB).

Polarization Maintaining Fiber with a New Stress Rod Design:  In the DP-QPSK modulation system, optical signals have to be transmitted while keeping the state of polarization.  This can occur between an optical local oscillator and a coherent mixer or between a signal light source and a modulator.  The new PM fiber created by Furukawa's wholly owned subsidiary, OFS, achieves a superior polarization extinction ratio and low insertion loss with a novel design to support these systems.

Furukawa and OFS will be exhibiting at OFC/NFOEC, Booth #1023 beginning March 22, 2010.

About Furukawa Electric Company, Ltd.

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. (http://www.furukawa.co.jp/english) is an $11 billion global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of fiber optic products, network products, electronics components, power cables, nonferrous metals, and other advanced technology products. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Furukawa operates production facilities on five continents around the globe, including OFS and the OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, in the USA.

About OFS

OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of optical fiber, optical fiber cable, FTTX, optical connectivity and specialty photonics products.  Our manufacturing and research divisions work together to provide innovative products and solutions that traverse many different applications as they link people and machines worldwide. Between continents, between cities, around neighborhoods, and into homes and businesses of digital consumers we provide the right optical fiber, optical cable and components for efficient, cost-effective transmission.

OFS' corporate lineage dates back to 1876 and includes technology powerhouses such as AT&T and Lucent Technologies (now Alcatel-Lucent). Today, OFS is owned by Furukawa Electric, a multi-billion dollar global leader in optical communications.

Headquartered in Norcross (near Atlanta) Georgia, U.S., OFS is a global provider with facilities in Avon, Connecticut; Carrollton, Georgia; Somerset, New Jersey; and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as well as in Denmark, Germany and Russia.

  For more information, please visit http://www.ofsoptics.com.

  PR Contact:                       Technical Contact:
  Julie Rodriguez                   Steve Finn
  OFS, Specialty Photonics Division OFS, Specialty Photonics Division
  (860) 678-6531                    (732) 748-7403
  js162@ofsoptics.comsfinn@ofsoptics.com

Source: OFS
   

CONTACT:  PR: Julie Rodriguez, +1-860-678-6531, js162@ofsoptics.com; or
Technical: Steve Finn, +1-732-748-7403, sfinn@ofsoptics.com, both of OFS,
Specialty Photonics Division

Web Site:  http://www.ofsoptics.com/

Anite Leads the Way in LTE Carrier Acceptance Testing

FLEET, England, March 22, 2010--

    - Anite Releases Tier-1 LTE Operator Script Package to Speed up LTE
Device Time-to-Market

    Anite, a global leader in testing technology for
the wireless industry, today announced the release of its first LTE operator
acceptance script package. The release of CAS (Carrier Acceptance Scripts)
V5.0 constitutes a significant LTE device testing milestone as this is the
first package to support the LTE device acceptance requirements of a major
network operator.

    Major operators consider Interoperability Testing (IOT) in the lab as
essential in verifying that new devices will deliver the anticipated mobile
user experience. Today, the largest number of tests for 2G and 3G operator
acceptance programmes are run on SAS, Anite's leading network simulator
solution. The powerful and cost-effective means of network simulation is now
being considered for LTE device interoperability, and CAS V5.0 is the first
Anite script package released to support LTE operator acceptance tests.

    CAS V5.0 uses SAS LTE and the Anite 9000 Mobile Test Accelerator to help
identify and resolve device interoperability issues early in the testing
cycle, to ensure that the LTE user experience will live up to customer
expectations. The CAS V5.0 scripts support the formalised LTE device test
requirements of a major, multi-technology, network operator. The scripts have
been written using the intuitive SAS LTE graphical interface, consequently
they are easy to understand and run. Furthermore, these scripts have already
been used to test LTE devices currently available from leading UE
manufacturers.

    "Interest in LTE is growing, and Anite is at the forefront of LTE device
testing," says Richard Jacklin, IOT Product Group Manager, Anite. "Using SAS,
the industry-leading 3GPP IOT solution, Anite's 2G/3G operator acceptance
script packages have helped our customers reduce device approval times by
more than 50%. The new CAS package is based on the same 'winning formula' to
accelerate LTE device time-to-market. This is another proof of the
competitive advantage that Anite's LTE testing solutions provide to our
customers."

    About Anite

    Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to Wireless
and Travel sector organisations across the globe.

    We develop and implement software, provide consultancy, systems
integration and managed services to ensure that our customers operate
effectively and securely. We use the latest technologies to deliver quality
and cost-effective solutions that meet specific requirements and realise
tangible results.

    With a deep understanding of our customers' markets we deliver wireless
mobile test and operational software to the top telecommunications
manufacturers and wireless operators and holiday booking systems for the
travel industry.

    Our team is focused on making a difference and exceeding expectations. We
are diverse, draw on worldwide expertise and are enthusiastic about the
future.

    With our Headquarters in the UK, we employ around 500 staff in 13
countries across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East. For more
information, please visit http://www.anite.com.

   
    For further information, please contact:

    Anite
    Tel: +44(0)1252-775200
    Email: wireless@anite.com

    Editorial contacts:
    Kristin O'Herlihy
    Tel: +44(0)1252-775380

Source: Anite

For further information, please contact: Anite, Tel: +44(0)1252-775200, Email: wireless@anite.com . Editorial contacts: Kristin O'Herlihy, Tel: +44(0)1252-775380.

Publishing Technology plc Announces Preliminary Results for 2009

OXFORD, England, March 22, 2010--

    - Enabling Digital Transformation of the Global Publishing Industry

    Publishing Technology plc (PTO.L) ("Publishing Technology", the "Group"),
the AIM quoted, leading provider of information technology tools and online
services to international book and academic publishers, is pleased to
announce its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2009.

    Highlights

   
    - Total revenues of GBP15.3m (2008: GBP15.4m)

    - Group EBITDA of GBP0.9m (2008: GBP0.9m)

    - Gross profit of GBP6.1m (2008: GBP6.1m)

    - Net profit of GBP0.5m (2008: loss of GBP1.4m), after GBP0.2m forex loss
      (2008: GBP0.2m forex profit)

    In last year's very difficult economic and business environment
Publishing Technology recorded its first net profit and is now poised for
further growth as markets recover and its new products gain customers.

    2009 Successes included:

   
    - First major digital platform sale in Japan

    - Opening of business in Brazil

    - Four sales of new advance products in the USA

    - A GBP1.9m improvement in net profit, posting an unadjusted net profit
      for the first time.

    - High levels of recurring contract renewals and extensions

    - GBP1m of positive cash flow

    The company has a long list of blue-chip publishing clients such as
Random House, Pearson, Hachette and Harper Collins and also helps publishing
clients such as McGraw-Hill and the British Medical Journal to maximise
revenues from digitialising their publications, journals etc and exploiting
other on line revenues. In addition, the company has a new suite of software
called 'advance', which deals with all publishers' distribution, editing,
royalty payment systems - the company's systems handle the royalties of a
number of renowned authors including JK Rowling.

    Enabling digital transformation

    The publishing industry is going through an exciting period of
development and re-invention and the company's products are unique in the
industry for the breadth and depth of their capabilities, and because they
have been specifically developed to capitalise on digital routes to market.

    Also, the e-book wave, Apple iPad and iPhone are a manifestation of the
tremendous changes, but the transformation of publishing will also come from
the systems needed to create, market, sell, fulfil, and financially manage
the deconstructed and granular product of tomorrow, which the company's
products also address.

    Developing products core to publishers' evolving needs

    Over the past three years the Group has invested heavily in new products:

   
    - advance - supports publishers' infrastructure, such as production,
      distribution, royalties etc

    - pub2web - online multi-content platform that can host journals, books,
      manuals, podcasts etc

    - ICS - maximises the value of publisher's digital assets

    The company also continues to invest in IngentaConnect, a major
multi-content online research platform.

    Expanding internationally to drive growth

    During 2009 positive results were gained from expansion in Japan, Brazil
and Germany. In Australia, following some market research and visits last
year, it was decided to push forward with the sales of our advance product.

    George Lossius, Chief Executive of Publishing Technology, commented:

    "Publishing across all sectors is going through huge change. The
opportunities are considerable as publishers seek to capitalise on the
digital revolution. Never has investment in the right systems and software
been so relevant; I am pleased that we have the products to support
publishers in their quest to maximise online revenues and support their
overall software needs."

    RELATED LINKS

    Visit http://www.publishingtechnology.com, follow on Twitter
@publishingtech, or connect with us on LinkedIn
(http://www.linkedin.com/companies/204020).

   
    Press Inquires:
    Nativo Communications
    Jed Erlichman
    +44(0)20-7193-4719

Source: Publishing Technology plc (PTO.L)

Nativo Communications, Jed Erlichman, Tel: +44(0)20-7193-4719 / +44(0)7816-506-264 or jed.erlichman@nativocommunications.com.

Publishing Technology plc Announces Preliminary Results for 2009

OXFORD, England, March 22, 2010--

    - Enabling Digital Transformation of the Global Publishing Industry

    Publishing Technology plc (PTO.L) ("Publishing Technology", the "Group"),
the AIM quoted, leading provider of information technology tools and online
services to international book and academic publishers, is pleased to
announce its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2009.

    Highlights

   
    - Total revenues of GBP15.3m (2008: GBP15.4m)

    - Group EBITDA of GBP0.9m (2008: GBP0.9m)

    - Gross profit of GBP6.1m (2008: GBP6.1m)

    - Net profit of GBP0.5m (2008: loss of GBP1.4m), after GBP0.2m forex loss
      (2008: GBP0.2m forex profit)

    In last year's very difficult economic and business environment
Publishing Technology recorded its first net profit and is now poised for
further growth as markets recover and its new products gain customers.

    2009 Successes included:

   
    - First major digital platform sale in Japan

    - Opening of business in Brazil

    - Four sales of new advance products in the USA

    - A GBP1.9m improvement in net profit, posting an unadjusted net profit
      for the first time.

    - High levels of recurring contract renewals and extensions

    - GBP1m of positive cash flow

    The company has a long list of blue-chip publishing clients such as
Random House, Pearson, Hachette and Harper Collins and also helps publishing
clients such as McGraw-Hill and the British Medical Journal to maximise
revenues from digitialising their publications, journals etc and exploiting
other on line revenues. In addition, the company has a new suite of software
called 'advance', which deals with all publishers' distribution, editing,
royalty payment systems - the company's systems handle the royalties of a
number of renowned authors including JK Rowling.

    Enabling digital transformation

    The publishing industry is going through an exciting period of
development and re-invention and the company's products are unique in the
industry for the breadth and depth of their capabilities, and because they
have been specifically developed to capitalise on digital routes to market.

    Also, the e-book wave, Apple iPad and iPhone are a manifestation of the
tremendous changes, but the transformation of publishing will also come from
the systems needed to create, market, sell, fulfil, and financially manage
the deconstructed and granular product of tomorrow, which the company's
products also address.

    Developing products core to publishers' evolving needs

    Over the past three years the Group has invested heavily in new products:

   
    - advance - supports publishers' infrastructure, such as production,
      distribution, royalties etc

    - pub2web - online multi-content platform that can host journals, books,
      manuals, podcasts etc

    - ICS - maximises the value of publisher's digital assets

    The company also continues to invest in IngentaConnect, a major
multi-content online research platform.

    Expanding internationally to drive growth

    During 2009 positive results were gained from expansion in Japan, Brazil
and Germany. In Australia, following some market research and visits last
year, it was decided to push forward with the sales of our advance product.

    George Lossius, Chief Executive of Publishing Technology, commented:

    "Publishing across all sectors is going through huge change. The
opportunities are considerable as publishers seek to capitalise on the
digital revolution. Never has investment in the right systems and software
been so relevant; I am pleased that we have the products to support
publishers in their quest to maximise online revenues and support their
overall software needs."

    RELATED LINKS

    Visit http://www.publishingtechnology.com, follow on Twitter
@publishingtech, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

   
    Press Inquires:
    Nativo Communications
    Jed Erlichman
    +44(0)20-7193-4719

Source: Publishing Technology plc (PTO.L)

Nativo Communications, Jed Erlichman, Tel: +44(0)20-7193-4719 / +44(0)7816-506-264 or jed.erlichman@nativocommunications.com.

AT&T U-verse Arrives in Springfield

Springfield Customers Get New TV Service That Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Study

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., March 22 -- Springfield residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T* today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse(SM) services in parts of Fremont Hills, Springfield, Battlefield, Nixa and Republic, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T Uverse Voice.

AT&T U-verse services, which are all delivered over AT&T's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network, offer a new alternative to cable and an unmatched experience for customers. AT&T Uverse brings together your TV, broadband, home phone and AT&T wireless services - all on one bill - with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control. AT&T U-verse TV ranked "Highest in Residential Television Service Satisfaction in the South Region Two Years in a Row," according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 and 2009 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Studies(SM).

AT&T U-verse is being expanded in Missouri thanks to legislation passed in 2007 that provides an environment that encourages new video providers such as AT&T to invest in Missouri to compete against incumbent cable providers. "We commend lawmakers for making public policy decisions that encourage investment," said Sandy Howard, vice president of public affairs for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

"Cable has been the only game in town for too long, and we're excited to change that today in Springfield," said Nancy Garvey, Greater Midwest Region vice president and general manager, AT&T Missouri. "We know Springfield customers want a better choice to break free from cable, and AT&T U-verse is the answer. And we'll continue to make U-verse TV even better for customers with regular upgrades and new cool applications that enhance your TV experience."

More Choice, Advanced Features

AT&T U-verse TV is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider, making AT&T U-verse one of the most dynamic and application-rich services available today, with advanced capabilities that customers don't get from other providers.

Where AT&T U-verse services are available, local U-verse TV customers can enjoy numerous features and applications, including the ability to manage and playback your recorded programs from a single DVR on any U-verse connected TV in the house with Total Home DVR; the ability to watch up to four channels at one time with U-verse TV Multiview; access to an extensive High Definition (HD) channel lineup with access to more than 120 HD channels; the ability to program DVR recordings from your Web-connected mobile phone or PC; personalized, on-screen weather, sports, traffic and stock information via AT&T U-bar; the ability to stream your personal photos and music files from your PC to your U-verse TV with Media Share; the ability to check the current weather conditions and forecasts in any U.S. city with Weather On Demand; and more.

With AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet services, every AT&T U-verse customer or small business broadband user can enjoy faster available speeds. Packages include a range of speeds, with the fastest downstream speeds up to 18 Mbps. All AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet packages include wireless home or office networking at no extra cost, and access to the nation's largest WiFi network with on-the-go connectivity at more than 20,000 hot spot locations.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over the AT&T's fiber-rich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that combine with your AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and wireless services. Customers benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; U-verse Central, an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to view your call logs from your PC or your recent incoming calls on your TV screen; the ability to initiate a call from your PC or TV using Click to Call; and more. All U-verse Voice customers have 911 service.

AT&T U-verse offers multiple combinations of TV, Internet and Voice packages to customize your experience. Standard professional installation is included, and you also get a 30-day money-back guarantee. Additional promotional offers are available to qualifying customers who bundle U-verse Internet or U-verse Voice service.

AT&T U-verse customers who want the complete home entertainment experience can also benefit from AT&T ConnecTech, an in-home and remote care solution for virtually any technology or entertainment need, including computer, networking, TV, home theater installation, repair and maintenance. For more information, visit http://www.att.com/connectech.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit http://www.att.com/u-verse, call 800-ATT-2020 or visit one of the following AT&T Springfield-area retail locations:

  --  2601 North Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
  --  2737 East Battlefield Street, Springfield, MO 65804
  --  4160 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
  --  Battlefield Mall Kiosk, 2825 S. Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO
      65804
  --  Four State Wireless Authorized Retailer, 2545 N. Kansas, Springfield,
      MO 65803
  --  Four State Wireless Authorized Retailer, 3011 S. Glenstone,
      Springfield, MO 65804
  --  Four State Wireless Authorized Retailer, 402 W. Mt. Vernon, Nixa, MO
      65714
  --  Four State Wireless Authorized Retailer, 1081 US-60 E, Republic, MO
      65738

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T 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's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

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. 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.

IMPORTANT OFFER INFORMATION: Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.uverse.att.com to see if you qualify. All promotional offers expire 3/20/10. Residential customers only; Prices, programming, and offers subject to change without notice. A one-time TV service activation fee of $29 applies. AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet: Internet speed claim(s) represent maximum downstream and/or upstream speed capabilities. Speeds may vary and are not guaranteed.  Many factors can affect actual speeds including the use of other U-verse services. Credit and other restrictions apply. Purchase of U-verse TV required to order AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet. A $3 monthly High Speed Internet equipment rental fee will apply. Channel counts include optional channels available in plan; Wireless networking may require adapter purchased separately; Fiber-optics apply to part or all of the network depending on your location. Other Charges: Taxes, city video cost recovery fees, and other fees extra. Installation Included: Offer ends 3/20/10. No charge for standard professional installation for new AT&T U-verse customers ordering qualifying U-verse TV packages. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee: Offer ends 3/20/10. Residential customers ordering new U-verse service may cancel all AT&T U-verse services within 30 days from service activation. Money-Back Guarantee includes adjustment only of initial installation charges and one month service charges, if paid; Customer is responsible for all additional charges including but not limited to Video on Demand, Pay Per View, international calls, other pay-per-use features and non-returned equipment charges. HD Service: Access to HD service requires $10/mo. HD Premium Tier available for an additional $5/mo. HD channel availability varies by package selected. THDVR: Four channels can be recorded to the DVR or viewed simultaneously. Full Total Home DVR functionality requires a receiver for each additional TV at $7 per month each.  DVR not included with U100 or U-basic packages. Media Share requires Windows XP or Vista operating systems and streams only photos or songs that are supported by Microsoft Media Player. Multiview: Channels/content available for viewing in Multiview are based on TV package subscription and additional programming purchased. Wi-Fi: Based on non-municipal company-owned and operated hotspots.  Wi-Fi access not included with AT&T WorldNet service. An 802.11b/g enabled device required.  Other restrictions apply. See attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.  Wi-Fi at Starbucks available at U.S. company operated Starbucks locations with a hotspot. Customizing options require AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Service. Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required.  Other restrictions apply.  See http://www.attwifi.com for  additional services, details and locations.

AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies. Wireless phone with Internet access required and standard data charges may apply.

AT&T U-verse Voice: Available in limited areas and only with purchase of AT&T U-verse TV. Prices subject to change. Residential customers only. Installation, Universal Service Fund Fees, taxes, fees, and other charges apply. International calls billed at additional per-minute rates; higher rates may apply for calls terminating on mobile phones or other wireless devices. U-verse Voice, including 911 dialing, will not function during power outage without battery backup power. Non-returned equipment charges will apply if equipment is not returned within required timeframe upon disconnect of services. Service is not portable; will function only in your home. May be incompatible with monitored home alarms and medical monitoring systems. Refer to Learn More pages for U-verse Voice at http://www.uverse.att.com/ for more information on 911, battery backup, and home alarms. Acceptance of Terms of Service and 911 Acknowledgement required. Credit and other restrictions apply. AT&T U-verse Messaging may not be fully compatible with all AT&T wireless voice mail systems. Caller ID and Call Waiting might not work simultaneously with AT&T U-verse Voice. Unlimited Plan: Includes unlimited calling within the U.S. and to Canada and U.S. Territories. 250 Plan: Includes 250 minutes of calling within the U.S. and to U.S. Territories; 5 cents/minute thereafter. Minutes are rounded up.

AT&T ConnecTech® Services: Residential customers only. Not available in all areas. Service-specific terms and conditions apply, see http://www.att.com/ConnecTechToS.

AT&T U-verse received the highest numerical score among television service providers in the South in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2009 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Studies(SM). 2009 study based on 28,118 total responses from measuring 13 providers in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX) and measures consumer satisfaction with television service.  Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January, March and June, 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Marisa Giller of AT&T Corporate Communications, Office,
+1-314-982-8761, Mobile, +1-314-630-4123, mgiller@attnews.us

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

AirSet Launches Cloud Computing for the Rest of Us at DEMO Spring 2010

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- New AirSet service, http://www.airset.com, makes it easy for anyone to manage all the important groups in their life by setting up a network of servers in the cloud.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100322/SF73755)

Each user gets their own Personal Cloud Computer and can add Group Cloud Computers to their Cloud Network.

Each cloud computer has an expandable hard disk, a rich suite of web applications, and acts as a web server publishing content 24/7.

The basic service is free, supported by advertising, but at $2.95/month, members can upgrade to Personal Premium to remove ads, have added security, and expand their online storage to 5GB.

The Personal Cloud Computer also serves as a data hub, automatically synchronizing information and content across an owner's devices.

An unlimited number of people can be invited to join a Group Cloud Computer to share files, coordinate schedules, collaborate on documents, participate in online discussions, and conference real-time via Skype.

By providing a rich, flexible, and extensible group environment, AirSet envisions each customer managing all of their important groups in one place -- easily sharing information across the cloud network and even viewing a combined address book and calendar.

"My company, family, extended family, son's school... all the important groups in my life are organized in AirSet. I can finally manage the chaos," said Brian Dougherty, founder of AirSet who will demonstrate how he uses AirSet at the conference.

"The a-ha moment for me," said Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO, "was when I realized that I could really use this service. Between DEMO, VentureBeat, my family, and a host of other projects, I need a way to manage everything in one place and AirSet could be the answer."

About DEMO

Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

About AirSet

AirSet is a private company based in Berkeley, CA and was founded in 2003 by CEO and veteran entrepreneur Brian Dougherty. For more information, visit http://www.airset.com/.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100322/SF73755
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: AirSet
   

CONTACT:  Sherrie Wu, +1-650-740-1145, for AirSet

Web Site:  http://www.airset.com/

Hillcrest Labs Introduces Kylo(TM): The Web Browser for Television

- Available for the Millions of Households That Connect Their Computers to TVs - - Provides Optimized Presentation of Web Sites for Viewing From the Living Room Couch - - Free, Mozilla-based Browser Compatible With Windows or Mac OS(R) - - Ideal for Use With the Loop(TM) Pointer, but Works With Any Mouse -

ROCKVILLE, Md. and PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- Today, at the DEMO Spring 2010 event, Hillcrest Labs launched the Kylo(TM) browser - a new Web browser for TV. Developed for the millions of households that connect their PCs or Macs to the TV, Kylo lets users visit any site on the Web with a browser that was specifically designed to be viewed from a distance in the family room, living room, or dorm room.

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The Kylo browser is not meant to replace traditional browsers such as Internet Explorer®, Safari®, or Firefox® for use with standard computer display screens, but instead is for use on a television connected to a computer. Unlike other applications or Web sites, Kylo is not a "walled garden" of aggregated video content, but rather a true Web browser that lets users go where they want across the Internet.

"No matter how hard they try, no single set-top-box manufacturer, specialized TV widget developer, or content aggregator can match the volume of online viewing choices available on a computer," said Dan Simpkins, founder and CEO of Hillcrest Labs. "For this reason, many consumers are simply using their new HDTVs as an alternative display for their PCs or Macs. So, we've developed Kylo as a free and simple TV browser that enables them to visit any site on the Web, and makes the entire experience more enjoyable."

The Trend: Computers in the Living Room

A variety of recent findings demonstrate the growing popularity of pairing computers with televisions.  For example:

  --  In Forrester Research's report, "How Consumers Get Online Video to The
      TV," June 9, 2009, the  firm estimates that nearly 9 million homes in
      the US watch at least some online video on a TV set in a typical
      month.
  --  In Deloitte's, "State of the Media Democracy Survey Fourth Edition,"
      December 2009, the firm found that 65% of US Internet users would like
      to connect their televisions to the Internet, a figure that jumped to
      74% among Millennials (ages 14-26).
  --  According to Pew Research's, "The Audience for Online Video- Sharing
      Sites Shoots Up," July 2009, 23% of those who watch online video have
      connected their computer to a TV (29% of males who watch online video
      vs. 16% of females who watch online video).
  --  Research conducted by One Touch Intelligence as reported in VideoNuze
      on November 4, 2009, states that approximately 13.4% of Netflix "Watch
      Instantly" usage is by people who connect their computer to the TV,
      versus approximately 3.6% that is done by people using a Roku set-top
      box.
  --  In December of 2009, Hillcrest Labs also conducted its own mall
      intercept survey of 200 consumers within the high-tech corridor of the
      Washington DC area, and found that 34% of consumers connect their
      computers to their TVs "always" or "often," while 80% were interested
      in surfing the Internet on TV.

  The Problems

Despite this growing trend, the first hurdle that consumers face is the physical act of connecting their computers to their TVs. For this reason, Hillcrest Labs developed a simple online guide to help people get started: http://www.hillcrestlabs.com/loop/connecting.php.

"When users connect their computer to the TV, they typically run into a series of mundane and irritating complications," said Simpkins.  "Many people rely on unsightly keyboards and mice on their coffee tables or couches - often to the dismay of their spouse or roommate."

Simpkins continued, "Some Web sites have optimized settings for TV viewing, but most do not. Fonts and items of interest are generally too small, and too hard to see from across the room. In addition, conventional Web browsers tend to clutter the screen with unnecessary status bars, menus, tabs, indicators and more, since they were designed to be used from two feet away. People deserve something better when it's time to connect to the TV."

The Solution: Kylo Browser + the Loop Pointer (or Any Other Mouse)

Last year, Hillcrest Labs launched its iconic Loop pointer as its first company-branded product for consumers. The stylish in-air mouse was named a CES 2010 Innovations Award Honoree, and is powered by Hillcrest's Freespace© in-air pointing and motion-control technology. Hillcrest's Freespace technology is also used in the award-winning Logitech MX(TM) Air Rechargeable Cordless Mouse.  Like the Kylo browser, the Loop pointer was specifically designed for consumers who connect their computers to TVs. It is available for $99 via Hillcrest Labs or Amazon.com at http://www.hillcrestlabs.com/loop.

"We've been very pleased with consumers' responses to the Loop pointer," said Chad Lucien, vice president of Freespace products at Hillcrest Labs. "With just four buttons and a scroll wheel, it's an attractive, in-air mouse for the living room."

Simpkins added, "With the Loop pointer, we felt that we had the right hardware for consumers, but that was just part of the solution. The Kylo browser lets people view any Web site from a distance, use an onscreen keyboard, and benefit from a suite of optimized features for surfing the Web from the couch."

Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO, said, "Over the years, DEMO has selected companies and launched new products that have changed entire industries. Very often simple ideas that solve real problems are the most impressive, and that's how we feel about the Kylo Web browser for TV. Hillcrest Labs has a stellar reputation for innovation, and the Kylo browser is further evidence of their ability to envision and develop compelling products."

  Key features of the Kylo Web browser for TV include:

  --  the ability to visit any site on the Web;
  --  an onscreen keyboard that appears when there is a need to enter text,
      eliminating the need for a physical keyboard; compatibility with any
      physical keyboard for users who prefer to use one;
  --  Fonts, cursor, and onscreen targets are larger than those in
      traditional browsers;
  --  easy zooming and panning;
  --  the maximization of useful viewing space by hiding or removing
      toolbars, tabs, buttons and indicators;
  --  works with any mouse, but ideal for use with an in-air mouse such as
      the Loop pointer;
  --  easy bookmarking;
  --  a directory of links to dozens of popular Web sites;
  --  a Mozilla-based design, and
  --  free, easy download and setup.

The Kylo browser is available for free via download at http://www.kylo.tv or http://www.hillcrestlabs.com/kylo. Additional details about Hillcrest Labs are available at http://www.hillcrestlabs.com. The Kylo browser's hashtag is #Kylo.

About Hillcrest Labs

Hillcrest Laboratories (a.k.a. Hillcrest Labs) sells products to consumer electronics manufacturers, service providers, and consumers that enable unique, interactive digital media experiences for TVs and other digital media devices. Hillcrest Labs sells and licenses its pointing technology, called Freespace®, for use in a wide range of consumer devices including remote controls, PC mice, and game controllers. Companies that have licensed Hillcrest Labs' technology for use in their products include: Eastman Kodak, Logitech, Universal Electronics (UEI), and ZillionTV. For consumers, Hillcrest Labs sells the Loop(TM) pointer, an in-air mouse for TV that lets users control an onscreen cursor with a flick of the wrist and navigate the Web or their home media content on TV. Hillcrest Labs also offers the Kylo(TM) browser, a free Web browser for TV.

Hillcrest Labs has received numerous awards and recognitions including the CES Innovations Award, PC World's 100 Best Products and Greatest Tech Designs, Popular Mechanics' Editors Choice, ECN's Reader's Choice Tech, and many others. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Hillcrest Labs was founded in 2001 by Dan Simpkins. The company is funded by NEA, AllianceBernstein, Columbia Capital, and Grotech Ventures. For additional information, visit http://www.hillcrestlabs.com.

About DEMO

Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

All product and service names listed in this release remain property of their parent companies and do not indicate official support or endorsement for Kylo, the Loop pointer or Hillcrest Labs. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Hillcrest Labs, Freespace, the Loop pointer, and the Kylo browser are trademarks of Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

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CONTACT:  Jeremy Pemble, jeremy@jlmpartners.com, or Renee Burch,
renee@jlmpartners.com, both of JLM Partners, for Hillcrest Labs,
+1-206-381-3600

Web Site:  http://www.hillcrestlabs.com/
http://www.kylo.tv/

Invested.in Launches the First Fully-Customizable Social Fundraising Platform at DEMO Spring 2010 Conference

Raise the money you need to fund your projects, ideas and dreams

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- Invested.in, the world's first fully-customizable social fundraising platform is launching today at DEMO Spring 2010. Invested.in enables its users to leverage their social capital to raise financial capital.

For the first time online, anyone, in any country, can raise money for anything by promoting their projects to friends, family and social connections worldwide. Invested.in makes the entire process easy, including the promotion of the project via social media, the collection of money, the disbursement of money, and finally, the goods or services (not cash) that are returned to each investor in exchange for their investment.

Invested.in has created an easy to use interface where soon-to-be fundraisers build a personalized project profile explaining what they need and what they are willing to provide in return. Fundraisers can effortlessly embed videos, include images, and customize every aspect of their project profiles. Once published, Invested.in provides the tools to promote and distribute these projects via the fundraisers' existing social media presence (such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter) and beyond. Invested.in also facilitates the collection and disbursement of the funds, allowing fundraisers to fully devote their time and energy to their cause.

"Invested.in was chosen to present at DEMO Spring 2010 because of its innovative and accessible approach to micro-financing," said Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO. "The platform makes fundraising possible for more people and more projects than ever before."

About Invested.in

Invested.in provides a comprehensive web-based platform that manages fundraising efforts from start to finish. The company's grassroots fundraising solution is available to all individuals, businesses, and not for profit organizations. Invested.in is a self-funded, private company, and is located in Los Angeles, CA.

About DEMO

Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

  Media Contact:
  Alon Goren
  Co-Founder and President
  alon@invested.in
  323.596.1723

Source: Invested.in
   

CONTACT:  Alon Goren, Co-Founder and President of Invested.in,
+1-323-596-1723, alon@invested.in

Web Site:  http://invested.in/

Voxofon Launches One-of-a-Kind Software That Makes Smartphones Safe for Children

DEMO Spring 2010 attendees get a first look at Voxofon Ambit

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- Voxofon, a leading provider of Mobile VoIP applications for smartphones, has introduced Voxofon Ambit at the DEMO Spring 2010 conference in Palm Desert.  Ambit is essentially an eco-system that is planted on a smart device and can include any functionality according to the parents' needs and preferences.

Ambit is a mobile-based family-oriented communication software that combines a beginner social media program with parental control. It includes an application for the child's phone, a web control panel for parents, and an application for parents' phones.  Parents who use the software can ensure their children are not exposed to the potential dangers of the smartphones' open window to the world.  It allows parents to do the following:

  --  Limit access to applications and features
  --  Monitor the time and place that phone is used
  --  Have dynamic and remote control of the child's smartphone from their
      own smartphone in real time
  --  Protect children from inappropriate contacts
  --  Know where children are at all times
  --  Stay in touch during busy workdays

Ambit has much to offer for children as well as their parents.  With the touch of a button, kids can communicate with close friends and family on the phone or with its social media functions.  Children can share photos, post updates and enjoy many other smartphone features that you are able to incorporate onto their phone.

"For most parents, giving their child a smartphone and knowing that he or she has access to every single feature, program and application at any given time is very unsettling.  There are many things in the world that are completely unsuitable for children to see," says Voxofon COO Julia Goloshubina.  "But with Ambit, you can control your child's access to the phone's features, functions and applications according to your own preferences and the child's age and maturity.  Plus, you can feel secure knowing who your children are talking to and exactly where they are at all times. "

The first version of Ambit is designed for phones on the Android platform, but all smartphones will eventually be able to access this application.

Voxofon chose the DEMO conference as the venue to launch their product as it is the world-renowned launch platform for some of the most notable emerging technologies introduced over the past two decades. Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO, said, "As the use of smartphones greatly increases among people in all age groups, there becomes a great need for parental control programs that can be easily installed on these devices.  Voxofon's Ambit is unique in that it incorporates a variety of fun yet security-oriented features into one product, and that's why it will appeal to both children and their parents."

Voxofon LLC is based in Houston, Texas.  For more information about Voxofon Ambit, go to http://www.voxofon.com.

About DEMO

Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business.  For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

Source: Voxofon
   

CONTACT:  Margot Dimond, +1-713-426-4111, mobile, +1-713-825-0006,
margot@doubledimondpr.com, or Lisa Dimond Vasquez, +1-713-426-4111, mobile,
+1-713-828-5825, lisa@doubledimondpr.com, both for Voxofon

Web Site:  http://www.voxofon.com/

Value-Centered Solutions, Inc. Unveils InOutCash.com, an Online Money Management Coaching Software at DEMO Spring 2010

Easy-to-Use Tool Offers Comprehensive Views, Financial Assessments, an Incentive Based Point System and Money Management Coaching, Empowering Users to Financially Excel

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- Value-Centered Solutions, Inc. today announces the launch of its online money management coaching software, InOutCash.com.  In today's turbulent economy, people are looking for ways to hold on to their income and make smarter money management decisions.  InOutCash.com delivers a convenient platform for real-time views of all financial accounts in one location and offer financial health score assessments to rate users' progress against tailored financial goals.  The personalized coaching features equip users with knowledge to improve their financial health score while the incentive based point system motivates them to be consistent.

InOutCash.com users can securely view all of their financial accounts in one system, create budgets, and set financial goals.  Using over 10 custom algorithms that bring together best practice recommendations from credit bureaus, lending institutions, and financial advisors, users are scored in categories surrounding cash health, debt health, and spending discipline.  Based on their financial health scores, users are offered on-demand video coaching and tailored financial tips.  To encourage users to improve their scores, they are given a title and ranking (called a Cashatar) based on their accumulation of points. This greatly motivates users to continually strive for excellence.

"InOutCash.com gives users real-time scores and views of their financial health providing a true snapshot of their financial condition," said Michael E. Parker, CEO of Value-Centered Solutions.  "People need a money management tool that coaches them through their financial situations and then motivates them to consistently improve."

InOutCash.com offers convenient technological features, coaches users to financial health unlike any software on the market, and incentivizes users to maintain consistent, positive financial behavior by using a rewards point system.  This new online money management coaching software enables the common person to manage their money with greater financial intelligence and ease.

"InOutCash.com rivals existing products in that it not only shows people where they are financially, but provides tailored coaching based on the users true financial condition," said Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO.  "Its easy-to-use interface makes it the ideal tool for novices and experts alike."

About DEMOProduced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business.  For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

About InOutCash.com

InOutCash.com is an online software created by Value-Centered Solutions, Inc., which was founded in 2006 by Michael E. Parker.  Value-Centered Solutions created its flagship online personal financial management software to coach users into financial health. For more information visit http://www.InOutCash.com.

Source: Value-Centered Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Netta Conyers-Haynes, +1-925-382-7808, nettahaynes@yahoo.com,
or Megan Tomasello, +1-510-685-6040, mtomasello@vcsinc.com

Web Site:  http://www.inoutcash.com/

Lights, Camera, Collaborate! Verizon Business Helps Organizations Sharpen their Focus With Managed Cisco TelePresence

Solution Enables Near-Lifelike, Face-to-Face Video Meetings to Cross Business Borders

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and ORLANDO, Fla., March 22 -- As organizations worldwide turn to advanced collaboration tools to boost productivity and save time, Verizon Business is teaming with Cisco to deliver a new managed service that makes using immersive video meetings as simple as making a phone call.

Whether it's extending access to health care in rural areas, keeping governments and utilities running smoothly during extreme weather or working with global suppliers to close contracts, Verizon Immersive Video Conferencing Service for Cisco TelePresence(TM) enables customers to break down the barriers of space and time with the touch of a button on the telepresence system.

Immersive video goes far beyond traditional video conferencing by replicating face-to-face interaction so realistically it makes participants feel as though they are in the same room, even though they may be thousands of miles apart. The new managed offering, available in April, expands Verizon Business' existing portfolio of unified communications and collaboration solutions - from conferencing to unified messaging to video-to-the-desktop and immersive video-to-the-conference room.  At the same time, Verizon is building and deepening its relationship with Cisco as the two companies, among the industry's leaders, bring advanced unified communications and collaboration offerings to market.

"As businesses expand beyond their traditional office walls, we have found that deploying advanced collaboration tools such as telepresence can have a big impact on an organization's performance," said Anthony Recine, vice president of network and communications solutions for Verizon Business. "Our new service facilitates the reservation, builds the visual bridge and manages the overall experience, so customers can zoom in on the encounter, whether they use their own facilities or an established public room."

Meetings are supported by two Verizon Business Exchanges, which run on Verizon's Private IP network infrastructure and use Cisco TelePresence technology to  give users enterprise-class redundancy, reliability and security.  If one exchange is interrupted, the video connection will automatically transfer to the other exchange, enabling customers to simply touch a button to re-establish service.

Customers can take advantage of complete setup and management, including pre-connected and configured video circuits, and the ability for users to make reservations online or by phone.  Two Verizon Business Video Network Operations Centers will provide concierge services to set up and manage meetings round-the-clock.

Mark Weidick, vice president and general manager, TelePresence Business Unit, Cisco, said: "Verizon Business and Cisco are collaborating to bring the future of work to reality with high-quality video Cisco TelePresence collaboration for everyone, everywhere.  Intercompany Cisco TelePresence gives organizations the ability to use Cisco TelePresence to meet with key suppliers, customers and partners to drive competitive advantage, faster time to market and better collaboration in their businesses."

A demonstration of immersive video capabilities is available at the Verizon booth (#923) at VoiceCon trade show, March 22-25 in Orlando.

(View a video of Verizon's visual communications solutions here.)

With more than 30 years of experience, Verizon Business is a leading provider of collaboration and unified communications services, enabling organizations to effectively collaborate for increased productivity while reducing costs and carbon emissions associated with business travel.   Verizon Business offers some of the most advanced meeting tools available today as well as UC&C professional consulting services to help organizations tailor the best UC&C strategy to meet their specific goals.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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Source: Verizon Business
   

CONTACT:  Stefanie Scott, +1-512-495-6730, stefanie.scott@verizon.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizon.com/

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MEDL Technology Launches at DEMO Unveiling First Portable 13" LED Monitor

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., March 22 -- MEDL Technology today announced the prototype of 'The Panel', the world's first fully functional, portable LED monitor, at IDG's DEMO conference in Palm Springs, CA. For updates on The Panel, visit http://www.medltech.com.

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"The technology wasn't available previously to manufacture an elegant, lightweight and durable, portable display; but with The Panel, anyone can add a second or third monitor to their laptop and easily pack it up and go," said Eric Liao, CEO of MEDL Technology. "Our vision is to make life easier for the laptop-toting public and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to launch our first product at DEMO."

A multi-purpose, LED display, the MEDL Panel offers both business and consumer audiences the very first portable 13" display. Lightweight at 2.2 lbs., it can be used for work or play. Students, telecommuters and road warriors alike can add more screen real estate to their computer's desktop and enhance productivity at home. The battery-operated Panel is perfect for desks, conference rooms or for an impromptu presentation in any location.

The Panel connects easily to computers using either Mac OS or Windows operating systems via a common USB cable and is ready for use in fewer than 10 seconds. With WXGA resolution and a five-hour battery life, The Panel provides portability with incredible LED brightness, high definition and resolution. Not limiting itself to just laptops, The Panel can be used with portable video players, cameras, DVD players, iPhones, iPods and gaming platforms such as Xbox and PS3.

Last year over 160 million LCD monitors were sold and DisplaySearch forecasts growth to 197 million by 2012.

About DEMO

Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business.  For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

About MEDL Technology

Founded in 2008 and based in Hong Kong, MEDL Technology is an innovator in portable consumer electronics. Designer of the first fully functional, portable 13" LED monitor, MEDL Technology is committed to bringing the next generation of portable devices to market. For more information, go to http://www.medltech.com.

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Source: MEDL Technology
   

CONTACT:  Andrea Roesch of Tier One Partners, +1-650-644-1700,
aroesch@tieronepr.com

Web Site:  http://www.medltech.com/