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Hosted CMS Platform to Quickly Build Dynamic Websites Debuted by Webvanta

Lets Web Designers Create Sophisticated Websites in Record Time, For Less Money & Without Back-End Programming Skills

AUSTIN, Texas and SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 15 -- Webvanta, the powerful Software as a Service CMS that enables web designers to easily and quickly build hosted dynamic websites, today announced the preview of a new release of the Webvanta platform that gives designers even more control and flexibility to design and manage sophisticated, database-driven websites for their clients without needing a programmer. Webvanta 2.0 will provide more power and flexibility than other hosted CMS solutions, which typically do not support custom databases, and is a more reliable, easier-to-use alternative to open-source offerings such as Wordpress, Joomla! and Drupal. Webvanta is the first hosted CMS that enables professional designers to switch to a SaaS solution for high-end business sites.

"As the web has evolved, building sophisticated, content-rich sites demands an ever-broadening range of technical skills. Most web CMS designers are no longer able to build such sites on their own, but must call on programmers to deal with CMS setup and database features. They've flocked to WordPress as a simple solution, but they're hamstrung by its constraints," said Michael Slater, Webvanta CEO and co-founder. "Webvanta is the first solution that gives them back the power to build leading-edge web sites autonomously, while lowering costs and making it easier to realize their creative visions. We bring the SaaS model to business web sites, which have been stuck in an increasingly strained self-hosted paradigm."

The Webvanta Solution

Launched just last Fall, after a year of hands on beta testing, Webvanta is a SaaS (software-as-a-service)-based solution designed to alleviate a designer's ongoing frustrations while enabling them to deliver better business results for themselves and their clients. Designers build pages using their favorite tools, then easily integrate their HTML, CSS, and JS code into the Webvanta system to construct the site. This brings additional layers of capability, such as a full blog system, commenting, photo galleries, calendars, RSS feeds, a membership system, as well as fully customizable database-driven content.

Webvanta's streamlined administrative interface, in-place editing, and form-based content creation make it easy for clients to make updates on their own, enabling site owners to keep their sites fresh while keeping their costs down and preserving the integrity of their sites' design.

Webvanta's hosted CMS eliminates all the hassles of software updates, security risks, backups and systems administration, so designers can focus on design while being assured of reliability.

According to designer Charlie Magee, "Webvanta is the perfect fit for my business. I get the control of using my own CSS and HTML combined with the power of Webvanta's door into the world of database-backed websites. It's a win-win for me and for my clients."

Availability

Webvanta 2.0 is now in private beta, with general availability in late March. See the preview page at http://www.webvanta.com/v2. Pricing starts at as little as $15 monthly for use of the CMS and database system, site hosting, monitoring, and top-notch support.

About Webvanta

Founded in 2007 by two former Adobe executives, CEO Michael Slater and CTO Christopher Haupt, Webvanta is at the forefront of the SaaS/web design revolution for business websites. Created for web designers by web programmers, Webvanta's mission is to provide a radically different type of CMS that marries a powerful back-end system with an easy-to-use hosted service, optimized for the needs of the design community. Every day Webvanta designers are expanding their business, sharing information, and building the next phase of the Web. See how web CMS design is joining the SaaS revolution at: Webvanta.com.

SXSW Booth: 1024

Source: Webvanta
   

CONTACT:  Media, Leigh Anne Varney for Webvanta, +1-415-387-7250,
la@varneybusiness.com, or Michael Slater, CEO of Webvanta, 1-888-670-6793,
ext. 2, michael@webvanta.com

Web Site:  http://webvanta.com/

Advisor Software Launches goalgami Personal Finance Tool

New Online Tool Helps People Manage Financial Goals and Make Smarter Decisions

LAFAYETTE, Calif., March 15 -- Advisor Software, Inc., a leading provider of advice solutions for the advisor market, today announced the launch of goalgami(SM), an online personal finance tool that helps people take control of their finances in a new way.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100315/NY69865LOGO )

"goalgami is the first, goal-oriented personal finance tool designed to empower individuals," said Advisor Software's CEO Andrew Rudd. "By giving people a full view of their household Balance Sheet, goalgami helps them set measurable financial goals and understand how to make trade-offs in order to form a sustainable financial plan."

Available now at http://www.goalgami.com, goalgami is a free, interactive Web-based software solution that enables individuals and families to quickly assess their financial health. Investors can prioritize their goals along a timeline and use goalgami to stay on track to meet them. goalgami is unique because it uses a household Balance Sheet approach to helping people manage their finances, empowering them to make smarter decisions and better prioritize their spending and savings. The household Balance Sheet gathers an individual's income, assets, debts and goals and leverages a sophisticated analytic engine for present value analysis.

Powered by Advisor Software's patented ASI Wealth Manager® solution for financial advisors, goalgami offers individual investors the ability to:

  --  Easily identify and organize their financial resources and goals;
  --  Quickly generate a personal household Balance Sheet;
  --  Measure their financial resources vs. their goals over a life span;
  --  Calculate to what extent their resources can fund their goals;
  --  Explore how different life scenarios will affect their Balance Sheet;
  --  Create their own financial plan and send it directly to their
      financial advisor;
  --  Get instant feedback that informs their financial decisions and
      priorities.

goalgami goes beyond other programs to answer a fundamental question for investors: Can you really achieve your lifelong goals? And if not, what steps can you take right now to get yourself back on track? The key goalgami features that help users do this include:

  --  Progress Report. Users receive instant feedback on whether or not they
      can afford their life's goals and expenses.

  --  Affordability Meter. Gives an indication of whether an investor can
      achieve the expenses and goals, including retirement, that they enter
      as part of their financial plan.

  --  The Balance Sheet. Provides a simple, customizable snap-shot of an
      investor's Resources (income and assets) versus their Claims (debts,
      bills and expenses).

"Advisor Software is committed to developing innovative solutions that help investors achieve concrete financial goals," Mr. Rudd continued. "With goalgami, we're bringing our new goal-based advice approach to individuals at an important time, as many households reassess their financial needs and resources."

For more information, or to speak with Andrew Rudd, please contact Kate Rambo at 973.732.3521 or kate@jcprinc.com.

About Advisor Software, Inc.

Advisor Software, Inc. is a leading provider of advice solutions for the advisor market. The company has pioneered the first enterprise rebalancing solution and a unique goal-directed financial planning platform that combines institutional-caliber analytics and a balance sheet approach to financial planning. Advisor Software's solutions are designed for a wide range of asset management firms, broker-dealers, banks, insurance companies, online brokerages, and other financial institutions, enabling these institutions and their advisors to deliver more insightful, actionable investment advice and build stronger, more profitable client relationships.  For more information, visit http://www.advisorsoftware.com or call 925.299.7782.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100315/NY69865LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Advisor Software, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kate Rambo, JCPR, +1-973-732-3521, kate@jcprinc.com

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

Ricoh Introduces Aficio GX e5550N GelSprinter(TM) Color Printer

Business Inkjet Color Printer Offers Affordability and Convenience with the Speed and Durability of a Laser Printer

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., March 15 -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today introduced the new Ricoh Aficio GX e5550N, the latest installment in its GelSprinter(TM) line of color-inkjet printers.  Designed for business environments, the GX e5550N replaces the previous Aficio GX 5050N to provide a high-quality and affordable alternative to laser printing where speed and duplexing are required to meet high-volume demands.  With Ricoh's GelSprinter technology, the GX e5550N utilizes an enhanced viscous gel ink formula for better performance in dry environments.  With fast drying, waterproof properties, this improved ink meets the realization of published yields while eliminating smudging, bleed-through and page curling.

In high-volume settings, keeping up with demand while maintaining high-quality results is critical.  The network-ready GX e5550N supports workgroups with 30 pages-per-minute print speeds in both full-color and black and white modes, a fast 40-second warm-up time, and first print speeds of five seconds or less with the ability to print up to 999 sets per job. Print jobs flow seamlessly through a standard 250-Sheet paper supply that can be expanded by up to two 500-Sheet Paper Feed Units.  Standard automatic duplexing further enhances productivity while saving paper as users can print double-sided at high speed on plain paper.

A key enhancement of the GX e5550N over the previous model is the use of bi-directional, motorized ink pumps, offering improved reliability and ink yields.  Other essential features of the GX e5550N include a tilting LCD control panel for improved operability, the ability to capture counter data remotely with the option of Ricoh's intelligent remote management solution @Remote, and support for the latest networking standards including Macintosh, host-based and PCL 5c/6 printing support.

The Ricoh Aficio GX e5550N not only addresses many users' printing needs, but helps businesses to meet their environmental goals.  An improved Economy Color Mode produces crisp text and graphics that increase the longevity of supplies.  ENERGY STAR Version 1.1 compliant, the GX e5550N does not require heat to operate, using just 38 watts during normal printing and roughly 3.5 watts in Energy Saver Mode.  Additionally, the system is manufactured free of hazardous materials and produces zero ozone emissions, resulting in a low carbon footprint with minimal impact on the environment.

"Most businesses rely on laser printers to handle a lot of their document output needs," said Matt Sakauchi, vice president, Office Printer Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation.  "The GX e5550N with GelSprinter technology offers the speed and versatility of a laser printer in an affordable and reliable inkjet printing solution that not only produces outstanding color documents, but further demonstrates Ricoh's commitment to helping our customers become more environmentally friendly in their business practices."

To learn more about the Aficio GX e5550N and Ricoh's full line of products, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.

Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.

Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

  Ricoh Aficio GX e5550N Specifications
  -------------------------------------
  Main Unit Specifications
  ------------------------
  Configuration                   Desktop
  ---------------------------------------
  Technology                      On-demand Piezo Inkjet System
  -------------------------------------------------------------
  Ink Type                        Pigment-based (All four colors)
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  Control Panel                   16 characters x 2-line LCD
  ----------------------------------------------------------
  Resolution                      True 300 x 150 dpi, 300 x 300 dpi,
                                   600 x 300 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi,
                                   600 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi,
                                   Maximum: 3600 x 1200 dpi equivalent
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  Print Speed* (Letter)           Black & White: 30 pages-per-minute
                                  Full-Color: 30 pages-per-minute
                                   *Speed based on High Speed Draft
                                   Mode (300 x 150 dpi).
  ------------------------------------------------------------------
  Laser Quality Speed* (Letter)   Black & White: 20 pages-per-minute
                                  Full-Color: 19 pages-per-minute
                                   *When using RPCS Raster Driver.
  ------------------------------------------------------------------
  Warm-Up Time                    40 seconds or less
  --------------------------------------------------
  First Print Speed               Black & White: 4.0 seconds or less
                                  Full-Color: 5.0 seconds or less
  ------------------------------------------------------------------
  Paper Sizes                     Standard Tray, Optional Multi-Bypass
                                  Tray and Optional Paper Feed Unit:
                                   Letter (8.5" x 11"), Legal (8.5" x
                                   14"), Executive (7.25" x 10.5"),
                                   Half Letter (5.5" x 8.5"), A4 (8.3"
                                   x 11.7"), A5 (5.8" x 8.3"), A6
                                   (4.2" x 5.8"), B5 (6.9" x 9.8"), 16
                                   KAI (7.6" x 10.5"), F (8" x 13"),
                                   Foolscap (8.5" x 13"), Folio (8.25"
                                   x 14"), Envelopes (Com10, Monarch,
                                   C6, C5, DL (Standard and Optional
                                   Multi-Bypass Trays only))
                                  Standard Tray: Custom (Width: 3.5" -
                                   8.5", Length: 5.5" - 14")
                                  Optional Multi-Bypass Tray: Custom
                                   (Width: 2.1" - 8.5", Length: 5.0" -
                                   51")
                                  Optional Paper Feed Unit: Custom
                                   (Width: 4.1" - 8.5", Length: 5.8" -
                                   14")
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  Paper Weight                    Standard Tray: 16 - 43 lb. Bond - 90
                                   lb. Index (60 - 163 g/m2)
                                  Optional Multi-Bypass Tray: 16 - 68
                                   lb. Bond - 140 lb. Index (60 - 255
                                   g/ m2)
                                  Optional Paper Feed Unit: 16 - 28
                                   lb. Bond (60 - 105 g/m2)
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  Standard Paper Supply           250-Sheet Tray
  ----------------------------------------------
  Optional Paper Supply           100-Sheet Multi-Bypass Tray
                                  500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (1 or 2
                                   may be added)
  -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Maximum Paper Capacity          1,350 sheets
  --------------------------------------------
  Automatic Duplexing             Standard (Approx. 70% of the rated
                                   simplex speed in Speed Priority
                                   Mode)
  ------------------------------------------------------------------
  Output Capacity                 150 sheets (Face up)
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Acceptable Paper Types          Standard Tray: Plain Paper, Inkjet
                                   Plain Paper*, Glossy Paper*,
                                   Postcards, Inkjet Postcards,
                                   Envelopes*
                                  Optional Multi-Bypass Tray: Plain
                                   Paper, Inkjet Plain Paper*, Glossy
                                   Paper*, Postcards, Envelopes*,
                                   Thick Paper**
                                  Optional Paper Feed Unit: Plain
                                   Paper, Inkjet Plain Paper*, Glossy
                                   Paper**
                                  *Simplex mode only
                                  **Supports 42 lb. - 68 lb. Bond only
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  Dimensions (WxDxH)              20.0" x 19.1" x 10.4"
                                  (509 mm x 485 mm x 263 mm)
  ----------------------------------------------------------
  Weight                          34.2 lb. (15.5kg)
  -------------------------------------------------
  Power Requirements              100 - 120V, 50/60Hz
  ---------------------------------------------------
  Power Consumption               Printing: 38W or less
                                  Energy Saver Mode: 3.499W or less
  -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Energy Saver Mode               7W or less
  ------------------------------------------
  Safety Regulations              UL/CSA60950, FCC Class B
                                  ENERGY STAR version 1.1
  --------------------------------------------------------

  Print Controller Specifications
  -------------------------------
  CPU                             400MHz
  --------------------------------------
  Memory                          64MB RAM Standard/Maximum
  ---------------------------------------------------------
  Fonts                           45 PCL, 13 International
  --------------------------------------------------------
  Printer Languages/Drivers       RPCS Raster, PCL 5c, PCL 6
  ----------------------------------------------------------
  Standard Interfaces             USB 1.1/2.0, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
  -------------------------------------------------------------------
  Network Protocols               TCP/IP
  --------------------------------------
  Supported Environments          Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7*, Server
                                   2003/2008**, Mac OS X v.10.3+***,
                                   Citrix MetaFrame
                                  *Windows 7 will be available via
                                   download from Ricoh website.
                                  ** 32 bit version will be included
                                   on the CD-ROM. 64 bit version will
                                   be available via download from the
                                   Ricoh website.
                                  *** Macintosh driver will be
                                   included in the CD-ROM.
  -------------------------------------------------------------------
  Software Utilities              Web Image Monitor
                                  SmartDevice Monitor
                                  @Remote
  ---------------------------------------------------
  Hardware Options
  ----------------
  Capacity                        Optional Multi-Bypass Tray: 100
                                   sheets
                                  Optional Paper Feed Unit: 500 sheets
                                   (1 or 2 may be added)
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  Acceptable Paper Size           Multi-Bypass Tray: 2.1" x 5.0" to
                                   8.5" x 51", Envelopes
                                  Paper Feed Unit: 4.1" x 5.8" to 8.5"
                                   x 14"
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  Acceptable Paper Weight         Multi-Bypass Tray: 16 - 68 lb.
                                   Bond/140 lb. Index (60 - 255 g/m2)
                                   Paper Feed Unit: 16 - 28 lb. Bond
                                   (60 - 105 g/m2)
  -------------------------------------------------------------------
  Dimensions (WxDxH)              Multi-Bypass Tray: 9.9" x 13.7" x
                                   9.2" (253.6 mm x 348.7 mm x 233.1 mm)
                                  Paper Feed Unit: 20.0" x 19.1" x
                                   4.3" (50 mm x 485 mm x 110 mm)
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Weight                          Multi-Bypass Tray: 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg)
                                  Paper Feed Unit: 12.3 lb. (5.6 kg)
  -------------------------------------------------------------------

  Ricoh Web Site: http://www.ricoh-usa.com

  CONTACT:       Linda Montefusco                 Rebecca Maas
                 Ricoh Americas Corporation       Peppercom
                 (973) 882-2172                   (212) 931-6126
                 Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-usa.comrmaas@peppercom.com

Source: Ricoh Americas Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Linda Montefusco, Ricoh Americas Corporation, +1-973-882-2172,
Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-usa.com, Rebecca Maas, Peppercom, +1-212-931-6126,
rmaas@peppercom.com

Web Site:  http://www.ricoh-usa.com/

STMicroelectronics' Embedded Microprocessor Powers Innovative IP Phones from snom technology

GENEVA, March 15 -- A state-of-the-art embedded microprocessor from STMicroelectronics, a world leader in System-on-Chip technology, has been selected for next-generation IP telephones from snom technology, a leading producer of VoIP equipment for enterprise communication.

Combining an advanced ARM processor core with a rich set of audio, communication and connectivity interfaces, ST's SPEAr 300 microprocessor forms the heart of the newest snom 870 VoIP telephone. The Linux-based phone, which boasts an intuitive user interface with a high-definition touch-screen color display, wideband audio, an integrated XML browser, and plenty of additional features, arrived on the market in September 2009.

The SPEAr microprocessor runs the operating system and Graphical User Interface of the snom 870 phone and handles all the computing-intensive tasks, including Ethernet communication, real-time voice coding/decoding, telephone conferencing, and echo compensation. ST's microprocessor enhances the phone's connectivity and extensibility with Ethernet MAC, three USB 2.0 ports, an analog-to-digital converter, and WLAN through USB.

A companion chip to SPEAr 300 is ST's STM8 8-bit microcontroller, which manages the snom 870's touch screen display, as well as the keyboard and the receiver.

"When we were looking for a microprocessor that combines high levels of computing power, connectivity and customizability with low investment costs and short time to market, ST's technology has clearly emerged as the best choice," said Christian Stredicke, CEO snom technology. "The SPEAr provides us with an open, future-proof hardware and software platform that covers our complete IP phone product range, from entry-level to high-end models."

"This cooperation is a great opportunity for ST to contribute to the significant momentum IP telephony is gaining in enterprise communications, with the worldwide number of VoIP phones exceeding that of conventional phone sets," said Loris Valenti, Group VP and General Manager, Computer Systems Division, STMicroelectronics. "snom's decision to use ST's embedded microprocessor in their VoIP devices confirms SPEAr as a unique match to the needs of equipment manufacturers to develop complex yet flexible digital applications at a fraction of the time and cost required by a full-custom design approach."

About snom

snom technology AG develops and manufactures Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephones and related equipment based on the IETF open standard, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). Recognized for its high quality, customizable and cost-effective business solutions, snom is also differentiated by the company's history in the VoIP industry, and its dedication to high security standards. All of snom's software exists in the firmware on the phones - making it easier for users to download updates and new features. snom customers benefit from the interoperability and flexibility that the snom telephones offer, including plug and play integration and universal compatibility with any SIP-based telephony platform. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, snom technology AG also has offices in Milan, Italy, Paris, France and in Boston, USA. The company distributes its fourth generation SIP phones through its network of authorized reseller partners in Europe, South America, Asia-Pac, Africa and Australia. For more information on snom, please visit http://www.snom.com.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2009, the Company's net revenues were $8.51 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.

Source: STMicroelectronics
   

CONTACT:  Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-781-591-0354,
michael.markowitz@st.com

Web Site:  http://www.st.com/

SYLVANIA Announces 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge

Lighting Leader Challenges Consumers to Save 40 Million Kilowatt Hours of Energy to Honor Earth Day's 40th Anniversary

DANVERS, Mass., March 15 -- While being "green" has increasingly become a year-round priority for consumers, Earth Day remains a day that truly puts energy efficiency top of mind.  This year, the annual holiday marks a momentous milestone by celebrating its 40th anniversary.  In commemoration, North American lighting leader and pioneer in sustainable lighting, OSRAM SYLVANIA, is announcing its 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge to rally and inspire consumers to save a collective 40 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy in the 40 days leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2010.

The 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge is designed to show consumers how easy it can be to "green" their lifestyles, their homes, their offices and their communities.  Specifically, the campaign challenges consumers to take every day actions that will collectively save 40 million kilowatt hours of energy between March 14 and April 22, 2010.

"The SYLVANIA 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge was created to encourage a collaborative commitment to our natural resources and remind people that there are a variety of ways to make a difference," said Jennifer Dolin, OSRAM SYLVANIA manager of sustainability and environmental affairs.  "While 40 million kWh might sound like a big number, the small actions we take every day can have a big impact when combined."

To put numbers into perspective, 40 million KWh is the amount of lighting used annually in 20,513 homes and is the equivalent of lighting all the homes in the city of Boston, Massachusetts for about 30 days(1).  And it's not just lighting - simple actions, such as unplugging a phone charger or turning down the thermostat by one degree can mean big savings for both the environment and your wallet.

Dolin says, "The goals of this campaign are to save 40 million kilowatt hours by April 22 as well as motivate energy-efficient lifestyle practices that go beyond Earth Day."

How the SYLVANIA 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge Works

Consumers and businesses in the United States and Canada are invited to enter their commitment as to how they will contribute to the 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge at http://earthday.sylvania.com/.  Participants can check the progress of the challenge and how many kilowatt hours of energy have been saved thanks to a real-time online meter.

The site is pre-populated with several energy-efficiency actions for the home and the office.  Participants need only select the actions they choose to take for 40 days, and their energy savings will automatically be tallied.

All those who take the SYLVANIA 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge will be rewarded with a coupon for $1-off the new SYLVANIA Halogen SUPERSAVER® or a SYLVANIA CFL, valid at participating retail locations in the United States.  In addition, one entry each day, for 40 days, will be selected in a random drawing to receive a new SYLVANIA 40 watt replacement LED Ultra light bulb and weekly winners will be selected in a random drawing to receive annual passes to The National Parks system.  Finally, a Grand Prize Winner will be the lucky recipient of a carbon-neutral, three-night Disneyland® vacation for four that includes airfare, hotel and park passes.  Daily winners and campaign updates will be announced on Twitter @SYLVANIA.

Paying It Forward to the Next Generation

To offset(2) the carbon emissions from the Grand Prize Winner trip, SYLVANIA is offering the chance for one lucky classroom to receive a lighting upgrade.  This drawing is offered to K-12 educators in a public or private school in the United States and eligible entrants must take the lessons of the "40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge" to their students.  To help, SYLVANIA has provided links to tools for educators to help teach students about the importance and environmental benefits of energy-efficient practices and how easy they can be.

For more information about the 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge and SYLVANIA's innovative and energy-efficient lighting products for the home and office, please visit http://earthday.sylvania.com/.  Here you will also find online coupons for SYLVANIA ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs, including the Micro-Mini and Living Spaces(TM) CFLs, and the SYLVANIA Halogen SUPERSAVER® light bulb.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG.  Visit us at http://www.sylvania.com. Follow us at http://www.twitter.com/sylvania.

(1) Based on data from the US Census Bureau and ENERGY STAR

(2) Carbon neutrality calculated based on trip for 4 and includes cross-country air travel and ground transportation.

  Media Contact:
  Larissa Lee
  212-445-8329
  lblee@webershandwick.com

Source: OSRAM SYLVANIA
   

CONTACT:  Larissa Lee, +1-212-445-8329, lblee@webershandwick.com, for
OSRAM SYLVANIA

Web Site:  http://earthday.sylvania.com/

EnterpriseDB CEO Selected to Speak at Open Source Business Conference 2010

Ed Boyajian to deliver session on open source disruption in the database market

WESTFORD, Mass., March 15 -- EnterpriseDB, the enterprise Postgres company, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Ed Boyajian will deliver a presentation at the upcoming Open Source Business Conference (OSBC) 2010. During his session, Boyajian will discuss the open source revolution currently underway in the $19 billion database industry and the resulting pressures proprietary database vendors are facing.

"From Oracle's newfound ownership of MySQL, to organizations' continued scrutiny of IT department budgets, the database has taken center stage as an area ripe for an open source uprising," said Boyajian. "That said, MySQL was never designed to be a general purpose enterprise-class database that could pose a real threat to the big proprietary database vendors. It's the true open source solutions like PostgreSQL that are built to support high-transaction enterprise environments that could potentially unseat the top proprietary database vendors and their core business."

Boyajian's presentation, titled Database Disruption Finally Underway: The Biggest Infrastructure Market Yet to Fall to Open Source, will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 3:00 - 3:50 p.m. PT at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. As part of the Innovations, Tools and Solutions track, this session will examine how leading companies are moving more traditional, mainstream workloads to open source databases -- ultimately putting real pressure on proprietary database vendors.

The Open Source Business Conference is an ideal forum for leading organizations that want to learn about new ways to leverage open source for competitive advantage. As a Gold sponsor, EnterpriseDB joins other elite open source vendors to educate attendees on the benefits of using open source -- from cutting costs to boosting productivity and fostering innovation.

About EnterpriseDB Corporation

EnterpriseDB, the enterprise Postgres company, provides enterprise-class PostgreSQL products and PostgreSQL services to help IT organizations be successful with the world's most advanced open source database. The company's Postgres Plus products are ideally suited for transaction-intensive applications requiring superior performance, massive scalability and compatibility with proprietary database products to reduce overall database costs. EnterpriseDB has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Westford, Mass. For more information, please call +1-978-589-5700, or visit http://www.enterprisedb.com.

EnterpriseDB and Postgres Plus are trademarks of EnterpriseDB Corporation. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  Media Contact
  Laura Sexton
  Davies Murphy Group
  781-418-2417
  enterprisedb@daviesmurphy.com
  http://www.daviesmurphy.com

Source: EnterpriseDB
   

CONTACT:  Media, Laura Sexton of Davies Murphy Group for EnterpriseDB,
+1-781-418-2417, enterprisedb@daviesmurphy.com

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

Noah Education Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Wentai Education

SHENZHEN, China, March 15 -- Noah Education (NYSE:NED) ("Noah" or the "Company"), a leading provider of interactive educational content and education services in China, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 70% interest in Shenzhen Wentai Education Industry Development Co., Ltd ("Wentai Education"), a company focused on early childhood, primary and secondary education services in China, for a total consideration of RMB126 million to be funded by the Company's current cash reserve. The move represents an important milestone for Noah, underscoring the execution of its strategy of expanding within the education services business. The transaction is expected to close by June 1, 2010 and will be subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Founded in 2002, Wentai Education specializes in operating and managing schools for students aged 3-18, with the goal of providing high-end, top-quality education. Its management team, which has decades of experience in the education services sector and a proven track record of successfully managing and growing an education services business, will retain a 30% stake in Wentai Education.

Leveraging its expertise in education services and management, Wentai Education's management team implements a rigorous, well-structured curriculum at each of its schools to provide students with a profound and comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Wentai Education currently manages six kindergartens and four primary schools in five cities in Guangdong Province: Guangzhou, Foshan, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Huizhou. All of its schools are bilingual, with Chinese and English as the teaching mediums. Recognized as top-tier in their respective cities for quality of education, Wentai Education has a total student enrollment of over 5,000, and faculty and staff numbering approximately 580. In addition, the schools are able to provide enrichment programs, summer camps and before- and after-school programs.

Of the RMB126 million investment, RMB90 million will be used for expansion. Funded with the fresh capital provided by Noah, Wentai Education plans to expand its reach by operating new schools in newly developed communities and by making acquisitions across the country. Wentai Education recorded revenue of RMB49 million in 2009, and expects to see accelerated growth with the execution of its growth plans.

Mr. Dong Xu, Noah's chairman and chief executive officer, said, "We are very pleased to announce another significant inroad into the education services business, which offers great growth potential and recurring cashflow, as well as high margins. Wentai Education's emphasis on educational excellence for early education, primary and secondary school aged children is an ideal complement to our existing business. In line with our strategy to increase our footprint in the education services space, this second acquisition will further increase our revenue streams from our high-growth education services business, and is accretive to earnings upon completion. Furthermore, the bilingual nature of Wentai Education's schools presents synergistic opportunities with Little New Star, and facilitates international partnerships. Additionally, we will be able to enhance our research & development initiatives by using Wentai Education as a testing ground for our interactive content and devices.

"We are also delighted that Wentai Education's existing management team will join us to build our education services business. The team's experience in education management will be a valuable resource for our education services business. With the rich experience they bring to Noah, combined with the fresh capital, Wentai Education will serve as a strong platform for organic and acquisitive growth across our education services business.

"As China's education industry remains nascent and fragmented, Noah's core offering of electronic learning products, coupled with the education services provided by Wentai Education and Little New Star, no doubt place us at the forefront of a vast and growing market. This transaction is an important milestone in Noah's growth story, as it underscores our ability to execute on strategy in order to become the leading provider of interactive educational content and education services in China. I am confident that our ongoing efforts to broaden our customer base, service offerings and operational platform will ultimately translate into long-term, sustainable value for our shareholders," Mr. Xu concluded.

About Noah

Noah Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of interactive educational content and education services in China. Noah's core offering includes the development and marketing of interactive educational courseware content, electronic learning products (ELPs), software, kids' English training and after-school education services. Noah combines standardized educational content with innovative digital and multimedia technologies to create a dynamic learning experience and improve academic performance for kids in China aged 3-19. Noah has developed a nationwide sales network, powerful brand image, and accessible and diverse delivery platforms to bring its innovative content to the student population. Noah also provides a kids' English training service under the brand Little New Star in its direct-owned schools and approximately 700 franchise schools throughout China. Noah was founded in 2004 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NED.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including certain plans, expectations, goals, and projections, which are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control which may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's final prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2007, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

  For more information, please contact:

  Investor Contact:
   Jerry He
   CFO and Executive Vice President
   Noah Education Holdings Ltd
   Tel:   +86-755-8204-9263
   Email: jerry.he@noahedu.com

  Investor Relations (US):
   Kelly Gawlik
   Taylor Rafferty
   Tel:   +1-212-889-4350
   Email: noahedu@taylor-rafferty.com

  Investor Relations (HK):
   Ruby Yim
   Taylor Rafferty
   Tel:   +852-3196-3712
   Email: noahedu@taylor-rafferty.com

Source: Noah Education Holdings Limited
   

CONTACT: Investor Contact: Jerry He, CFO and Executive Vice President of
Noah Education Holdings Ltd, +86-755-8204-9263, or jerry.he@noahedu.com; Or
Investor Relations (US): Kelly Gawlik of Taylor Rafferty, +1-212-889-4350, or
noahedu@taylor-rafferty.com; Or Investor Relations (HK): Ruby Yim of Taylor
Rafferty, +852-3196-3712, or noahedu@taylor-rafferty.com

APPCON(TM) 2010: World's Only Mobile App-Centric Conference and Expo Set for August 24-26 in Las Vegas

Independent and Enterprise Mobile Application Developers Come Together to Learn, Network and Strut Their Stuff at Industry's First Vendor-Neutral Event

LAS VEGAS, March 15 -- Mobile App developers from around the world will hit the Las Vegas strip this summer to learn, network and strut their stuff when APPCON(TM) 2010, the world's only App-centric event for independent and enterprise mobile App developers, kicks off Tuesday, August 24 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Bringing together best-in-breed mobile industry leaders, APPCON(TM) is the primary forum where developers, device and accessory manufacturers and carriers share ideas and influence the future of the mobile App industry. APPCON(TM) is all about mobile Apps, all the time, and is the only vendor-neutral forum for mobile developers on all platforms. The event runs three days, August 24-26, and is produced jointly by ConvExx and Taptopia, Inc.

"The mobile App industry is on fire right now, but most developer's forums are restricted to a specific platform," said Jeff Pressman, COO of ConvExx, a full-service show and event production company based in Las Vegas. "APPCON(TM) is the first event to open the doors for all platforms. It's ideal for corporate executives and enterprise developers who are exploring the development of mobile Apps for their company or brand."

Exclusive Expo Exhibit Time and Indie Alley

APPCON(TM) showcases the most eclectic collection of developers and world-class manufacturers and carriers during the Expo. The Expo features a full 8 hours of uninterrupted exhibit time that allows demonstrators to show off their Apps, tools and platform innovations without having to compete with concurrent sessions.

"One of the most frustrating parts of any expo or conference is having to decide between attending a workshop you don't want to miss or working the Expo floor," Pressman said. "We've eliminated that by creating exclusive expo exhibit time to allow exhibitors and attendees to meet and connect without missing a thing."

The APPCON(TM) Expo will also feature an exclusive Indie Alley, a prominent and dedicated showcase for small, independent App developers to show off their cutting-edge creations to some of the biggest names in mobile Apps, platforms and brand marketing.

App-Centered Learning Tracks

APPCON(TM) features more than 40 educational sessions covering the most relevant issues in the industry. A developer-focused track hones in on practical and technical development aspects of creating mobile Apps. A corporate IT track provides insight and expertise on how to manage mobile devices and Applications in the enterprise IT environment. The business track is aimed at App entrepreneurs and startups and covers topics on funding, intellectual property, promotion and other business-driven issues related to the App industry.

A pre-conference Hello World session is designed to help attendees get up to speed quickly on App technology before the technical sessions begin in earnest. Part training, part hands-on coding exercise, the Hello World session provides a crash course to get attendees armed and ready for the rest of the event.

"Hello World is perfect for experienced developers new to mobile App coding or for a developer experienced in one App platform looking to take a deep dive at the conference on another platform," said Bryan Scott, CEO of Taptopia, a global provider of mobile technology solutions for event organizers, convention centers and their related vendors.

Fast Pitch and Hackathon Mix Business with Pleasure

Half social event, half App showcase, the APPCON(TM) Fast Pitch marries business with pleasure, featuring cocktails, dinner and as many six-minute App demos as possible in one evening.

"Fast Pitch is a great opportunity for App developers to show off their latest creations in a casual networking atmosphere," Pressman said. "We plan to feature only the most innovative, influential and game-changing Apps, so developers need to apply now for their chance to take center stage."

APPCON(TM) will be partnering with one of the world's most innovative robotics companies to produce Hackathon, an ongoing contest that pits developer teams against one another in a battle for App supremacy. Participants will be able to get their hands on the latest robotic gear and have a chance to win prizes for their coding prowess.

Attending or exhibiting at APPCON(TM) is inexpensive, with all-inclusive packages covering booth space, setup and conference registration fees for one set price. Rooms at the Paris Hotel start at just $69 a night, and rooms at the connecting Bally's Resort start at just $49.

For more information about APPCON(TM) 2010, visit http://www.appconlv.com or follow us on twitter @appconlv http://twitter.com/appconlv.

About ConvExx:

ConvExx, an independent show management company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV and has produced shows all over the US and around the world. ConvExx produces tradeshows and conferences, as well as consumer events, including the Trade Show 200 Top 10 show - The SEMA Show, and the Las Vegas BikeFest®. For more information about ConvExx and all its services, please visit http://www.ConvExx.com or call 702-450-7662, ext. 102.

About Taptopia, Inc.:

Taptopia, a provider of mobile technology solutions, is headquartered in Dallas, TX and provides its solutions to event organizers, convention centers, and their related vendors. The company's solutions encompass leading and proven software and hardware technologies for today's most popular mobile platforms. Taptopia's team is comprised of serial entrepreneurs and technology evangelists who have been innovating and building mobile technology solutions for consumers and enterprise markets for at least a decade. For more information about Taptopia and all of its services, please visit http://www.Taptopia.com or call 972-479-8822. Taptopia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Metiscan, Inc. (MTIZ.PK).

Source: APPCON
   

CONTACT:  Belinda Banks of SS | PR, +1-609-750-9110, belinda@sspr.com,
for APPCON

Web Site:  http://www.appconlv.com/
http://www.convexx.com/
http://www.taptopia.com/

KEMP Technologies Adds to Family of Affordable, Feature-Rich Load Balancers

Priced at under $2,000, new server load balancer delivers high availability and increased throughput for optimized user and application traffic

YAPHANK, N.Y., March 15 -- KEMP Technologies today announced the newest member of its family of affordable load balancers. The LoadMaster 2200 ensures that each user receives the best application experience possible by intelligently and efficiently distributing user traffic among web and application servers. Like all KEMP load balancers and application delivery controllers, the LoadMaster 2200 is a low-cost device delivering higher performance, optimal throughput and increased SSL acceleration.

Priced at $1,990 and including first-year support, KEMP Technologies continues to deliver the best-value load balancers in the industry. The need for load balancers is increasing because businesses cannot risk losing customers and revenue as a result of network downtime. E-commerce and virtualization demand high performance from network applications and organizations must maintain continuous uptime despite traffic spikes, network overload and external attacks. A load balancer enables reduced risk of failure, simplified management of network resources and optimized performance all while streamlining IT costs.

The LoadMaster 2200 features four GbE Ports, 950Mbps throughput and delivers up to 200 SSL TPS. With support for redundant, stateful configuration, it provides "five nines" high availability of application servers and removes the load balancer as a single point of failure. The LoadMaster 2200 includes advanced application acceleration features such as caching and compression, which optimize performance of existing ISP links and reduces latency associated with the internal network. It also offers protection against application-level threats, even with SSL-encrypted traffic. Moreover, the LoadMaster 2200 offers IT administrators greater control and enables them to adapt to network changes easily by providing a resource optimization layer in front of applications and servers.

"Today, businesses need to expand their server and application network architecture to handle rising bandwidth requirements and explore new revenue opportunities," notes Peter Melerud, co-founder and VP of product management of KEMP Technologies. "At the same time, there is increased pressure on costs and the stress of handling issues associated with unforeseen traffic loads. KEMP Technologies provides what businesses need  the ability to load balance web and data server traffic without expensive equipment investment. Available today, the LoadMaster 2200 offers the functionality associated with much higher priced load balancers at a fraction of the cost."

Like all appliances of the KEMP's LoadMaster product family, the LoadMaster 2200 offers advanced Layer 7 content switching, application health checking, L7 persistence, caching, compression, L7 intrusion prevention and SSL offloading. A comprehensive first-year hardware maintenance and support agreement is included at no extra cost, which includes telephone and email support, software updates and advance hardware replacement.

About KEMP Technologies

KEMP Technologies is a leader in affordable server load balancer appliances and application delivery controllers tailored to meet the needs of businesses that rely on the Internet for e-commerce and business-critical applications. KEMP helps companies rapidly grow their business with 24/7 high-availability, better web infrastructure performance, scalability and secure operations - while streamlining IT costs.

Thousands of KEMP LoadMaster products are in use today to improve customer satisfaction by accelerating user access to business-critical web applications. Managed service providers also rely upon KEMP products to enable fast time-to-market and cost-effective operations for new and existing managed services.

KEMP's highly affordable LoadMaster products include Layers 4-7 load balancing, content switching and server persistence, SSL offload/acceleration, WTS load balancing and persistence with Session Directory integration, and application front-end capabilities (caching, compression, intrusion prevention system), plus one full year of product support - delivering industry leading price/performance value.

The company is headquartered in Yaphank, New York. For more information, visit http://www.KEMPtechnologies.com, or call us at 631-345-5292.

Application delivery solutions are known as application delivery controllers (ADC), server load balancers (SLB), application front-end devices (AFE), web switches, content switches and application switches.

  Press Contact:
  Fran Bosecker
  Vantage Communications for KEMP Technologies
  (845) 536-1416
  fbosecker@pr-vantage.com

  Company Contact:
  Peter Melerud
  KEMP Technologies
  pmelerud@kemptechnologies.com

Source: KEMP Technologies
   

CONTACT:  Press Contact: Fran Bosecker, Vantage Communications for KEMP
Technologies, +1-845-536-1416, fbosecker@pr-vantage.com, or Company Contact:
Peter Melerud, KEMP Technologies, pmelerud@kemptechnologies.com

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

MEI Furthers Its Commitment to Trade Promotion Management -- Launches New Website and Complimentary Webinar Library

On-Demand and Live Webinars Look at Actionable Trade Promotion Management Issues, Trends and Solutions

PITTSBURGH, March 15 -- MEI Computer Technology Group, Inc. - a leading developer of trade promotion management (TPM) software for the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry - today announced that is has revamped its corporate website.  Redesigned with usability in mind, the main goal of the upgrade was to provide a fast and simple way for individuals to learn more about the trade promotion management industry and its award winning product offerings.  To view the enhancements visit http://www.meicpg.com.

As part of this upgrade, the Company also announced the availability of a new on-demand webinar library which includes front of mind topics affecting consumer packaged goods manufacturers such as TPM Trends, 5 Steps to Successful Trade Promotion Management and What Does Trade Promotion Optimization Really Mean?  The site will promote the availability of live educational events including Tackling Trade Spending in the Consumer Goods Industry which will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. EST/ 11 a.m. PST.  The site also offers podcasts, white papers, webinars, conferences, case studies and other Trade Promotion Management reference materials.

Further, industry thought leaders Rob Bois, Cindy Goulden and other CPG veterans from the MEI team continue to contribute to the Company's blog dubbed, "Trade Talk, a forum in which readers and contributors can exchange ideas and comments on a wide variety of CPG-oriented topics ranging from changing the CPG value chain to discussing some of the top CPG predictions for 2010.

About MEI

MEI is a global provider of trade promotion management solutions.  Founded in 1983, MEI enables companies to reshape their sales and marketing activities by directly linking all phases of the planning process, thus improving the efficiency of their customers' trade spending, account management, sales planning, forecasting and reconciling.  The Company provides proven, reliable and highly reference-able sales solutions for the Consumer Goods industry, and continues to help companies such as HJ Heinz Company, Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, Solo Cup, Energizer Personal Care, Morton Salt and The Schwan Food Company increase profits, strengthen brand assets and provide better supply chain and inventory management.  MEI clients through the hosted model include Afexa Life Sciences, American Licorice Company, American Pie, J&J Snack Foods Corp, Marcal Manufacturing LLC, Pacific Natural Foods, Pierre Foods, Ruiz Foods, Sunny Delight, Sunsweet Growers and WhiteWave Foods.  For more information on MEI, please visit http://www.meicpg.com or call 1-800-INFO-MEI.

Source: MEI Computer Technology Group, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Chris McCoin, +1-508-429-5988, chris@mccoinsmith.com or Richard
Smith, +1-978-433-3304, rick@mccoinsmith.com, both of McCoin & Smith
Communications Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.meicpg.com/

Love is no Coincidence: New-happiness.com is Launching a New Dating Platform for Singles Above 40

HUENENBERG SEE, Switzerland, March 15, 2010--     new-happiness.com LLC is launching a unique, high standard dating
platform for singles above 40.

    Our members can count on high-quality matching - thanks to our scientific
matching algorithm - and can profit from easy handling, thanks to a simple
workbench.

    new-happiness.com is checking every new registration regarding
seriousness and is guaranteeing therefore a high service quality. Don't lose
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    new-happiness.com is furthermore dedicated to fair pricing. No tricks on
membership renewals.

   
    Please contact rolf.walser@new-hapiness.com for any information!
    Rolf Walser
    CEO new-happiness.com LLC
    Mobile: +41-79-402-68-63

Source: New-happiness.com

Rolf Walser, CEO new-happiness.com LLC, Mobile: +41-79-402-68-63

Society For Information Display and IMS Conferences Debut First-Ever Market Focus Conference Series During Display Week 2010

Exciting Addition to Display Week Line-up will Explore Some of the Hottest Segments in the Display Space -- TV, Lighting and Touch Technology

CAMPBELL, Calif. and AUSTIN, Texas, March 15 -- The Society for Information Display (SID), the leading global organization dedicated to the advancement of electronic display technology, announced it will be collaborating with IMS Conferences, a division of IMS Research, on a new series of conferences to take place during Display Week 2010, which will be held in Seattle at the Washington State Convention Center from May 23-28. The SID Market Focus Conference Series, held on May 26-27 of that week, will concentrate on the critical market development issues facing three of the hottest segments in the display space -- TVs, lighting/backlighting and touch. IMS Conferences will produce these events, which will help build awareness regarding opportunities and challenges in each of these dynamic markets.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100302/NY62854LOGO )

"SID is excited to be working with IMS Conferences to develop and present our first-ever Market Focus Conference Series," said Paul Drzaic, SID President. "Conference attendees and exhibitors have traditionally relied on SID to provide the most up-to-date information on technology innovations and emerging applications in important areas like these.  Our new connection with IMS, and the introduction of full-day Market Focus Conferences, will deliver complementary market insights and analyses in a truly exciting way. There is no better venue than that of SID's Display Week to access both the technical and market information we'll be delivering in these red-hot areas."

According to Ross Young, IMS Research's senior vice president of displays, "We are pleased to be working with SID on their new Market Focus Conference Series.  We feel this type of event will complement their outstanding technical sessions and exhibits, and lead to a more well-rounded experience for their attendees."

The Market Focus Conference Series balances out an already information-rich Symposium planned for Display Week.  In fact, the Symposium portion will feature a number of sessions dedicated to some of these very same compelling technology topics--guaranteeing that attendees will have access to the most comprehensive level of information available on the market, making Display Week a one-stop-shop for all things displays.  Specifically, the Market Focus Conference Series agenda includes:

TV 3.0 - The Future of TVs (May 26 and 27)

This two-day event will cover the rapidly changing TV market emphasizing 3D content and hardware, Internet content delivery, how 3D and internet TVs will be merchandised in retail, LED TVs, OLEDs, and other display and non-display advances.  The entire TV supply chain is expected to be represented on the agenda and in the audience, including service providers, content developers, retailers, brands, OEMs, panel suppliers, and other materials and components manufacturers.

The Future of Lighting and Backlighting (May 26)

This event will focus on the rapidly evolving requirements and opportunities for LEDs and OLEDs in the general lighting and backlighting markets.  It will feature presentations and data from experts throughout the LED supply chain as well as OLED developers, lighting and display companies, and market and financial analysts.

The Future of Touch and Interactivity (May 27)

This event will examine the market development issues, evolving technical requirements and opportunities for touch and interactive developers in the mobile, PC, TV, signage and other markets.  Presenters are expected to include developers and buyers of touch screens and interactive solutions as well as companies representing the entire touch supply chain.

Additional information about the Market Focus Conference Series is available at:  http://www.sidmarketfocus.com/.

  Display Week Contact Information:
  --  Media interested in attending Display Week, please contact Marie
      Labrie or Karen Do at DisplayWeekPR@mcapr.com. As space is limited for
      the Market Focus Conference, accredited media interested in attending
      must register in advance and will only be available on a first-come,
      first-served basis.
  --  Companies interested in exhibiting/sponsoring at Display Week, please
      contact Danielle Rocco at drocco@pcm411.com.

  About IMS Conferences

IMS Conferences is focused on the organization of international summits and conferences that explore the real world implementations of leading-edge technologies.  Its events bring together international executives from technology companies, content & service providers, operators, policy & standard makers, distributors, analysts and retailers.  The conferences comprise a mix of keynote speeches, case studies, panel debates and networking sessions, and are known for their high caliber of content and speakers.  As a division of IMS Research, a leading global electronics market research company with over 80 analysts worldwide, IMS Conferences is able to draw on a wealth of analyst experience and industry contacts to ensure that its summits and conferences address the key issues facing each industry.  IMS' client base includes most leading global electronics companies active in markets such Consumer Electronics, Displays, Lighting & LEDs, Communications & Wireless, Semiconductors, Automotive & Transportation, Factory Automation, Medical Electronics, Power & Energy and Security.

About Display Week

The 48th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, or Display Week 2010, will take place May 23-28, 2010, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.  Display Week is the premier international gathering of scientists, engineers, manufacturers and users in the field of electronic-information displays.  For more information on Display Week 2010, visit http://www.sid2010.org, or follow us on Twitter at @DisplayWeek.  Share Display Week-related tweets using the hash tag #SID2010.

About SID:

The Society of Information Display (SID) is the only professional organization focused on the display industry.  In fact, by exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic-display technology, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry's best new products.  With more than 6,000 members worldwide, the organization's members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales.  To promote industry and academic technology development, while also educating consumers on the importance of displays, SID hosts more than ten conferences a year, including Display Week, which brings industry and academia all under one roof to showcase technology that will shape the future.  SID's global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 114, Campbell, CA 95008. For more information, visit http://www.sid.org.

  Contacts:
  Marie Labrie/Karen Do, MCA           Bob Perez, IMS Research
  Phone:  (650) 968-8900               Phone: (512) 302-1977
  E-mail:  DisplayWeekPR@mcapr.com     Email:  Bob.Perez@imsresearch-usa.com

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CONTACT:  Marie Labrie or Karen Do, MCA, +1-650-968-8900,
DisplayWeekPR@mcapr.com; Bob Perez, IMS Research, 512- 302-1977,
Bob.Perez@imsresearch-usa.com

Web Site:  http://www.sid.org/

TheFind Says to Merchants: 'Feed Us Directly for Free!'

Straightforward Interface Gives Online Stores Control over their Window Displays in the World's Largest Shopping Center

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 15 -- TheFind, which hosts 17 million unique monthly shoppers and sends quality traffic to 150,000 stores, today introduced an enhanced feed spec and a new merchant center that allows online and local stores to submit their product feeds directly to TheFind, for free.  Most every merchant with their own online store is already in TheFind's index; however, uploading a direct product feed to TheFind provides merchants of every size with a finer degree of control over how their products are presented, including the ability to update pricing more frequently and accurately specify information important for consumers such as tax and shipping charges.

"When people search for products they are doing the online equivalent of window shopping," said Eric Peerless, chief marketing officer of Since1910 jewelers, the largest online seller of designer engagement rings, including the popular Tacori brand.  "Claiming my store, becoming an UpFront Merchant and submitting a feed directly to TheFind is a free and effective way of managing my product displays to invite more shoppers inside."

As the world's largest shopping center, TheFind contains more than 500,000 online and local stores carrying over 400 million products.  TheFind assembles this comprehensive array of stores and products through a mix of patented web crawling and information extraction technology, in addition to the direct feeds it already accepts from many large merchants.

Submitting a feed is easy, at merchant.thefind.com. Store owners must first "claim" their store and complete the basic store registration information.  Then, merchants can immediately begin submitting and directly managing their own product feeds to TheFind.  Merchants can use popular feed formats such as GoogleBase, or they can use TheFind's new enhanced feed spec, which includes more detailed attributes relevant to a growing number of online shoppers.

In addition to direct management of how product information is displayed, the new tax and shipping tool highlights the re-launched merchant center.  In simplifying the task of compiling data for tax and shipping costs using simple radio buttons and drop down menus, merchants can quickly provide shoppers on TheFind with a greater level of transparency by specifying where and how they ship and in which states they collect sales tax.

"We wanted to make it as fast and easy as possible for merchants to get their feeds directly into TheFind, which is exactly why we are perfectly happy to receive the GoogleBase feed that many merchants are already using," said Jordan Keffer, director of merchant programs at TheFind.  "We also know - based on our own data - that existing feed specs don't cover many of the product attributes consumers search for, so we've taken this opportunity to also define a new feed spec that better matches how shoppers actually search for products and stores."

Registering with TheFind and becoming an "UpFront Merchant," also a free service, allows merchants to provide buyers a greater degree of confidence by presenting easily located store detail information.  Importantly, UpFront merchants and merchants who submit their feeds directly to TheFind improve the quality of the store and product information consumers are seeking, thereby enhancing the relevancy of their product listings which typically increases the quality and quantity of the shoppers who visit their store from TheFind.

About TheFind

TheFind is the world's largest shopping center where more than 500,000 online and local stores can be found selling over 400 million products to more than 17 million unique monthly shoppers.  Opened to the public in 2007 and profitable since late 2008, TheFind has received multiple patents for its innovative shopping aggregation and search technology that combines an unsurpassed array of stores, products, coupons, reviews and other information relevant to all shoppers.  Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., TheFind's investors include Bain Capital Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Redpoint Ventures.

Source: TheFind
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Gonzales, +1-415-848-7169, lisa@sutherlandgold.com, for
TheFind

Web Site:  https://merchant.thefind.com/

CA's Virtualization Management Solutions Now Support Sun's Solaris Zones Virtualization Platform

CA's Expanded Support for Heterogeneous Virtualization Platforms Helps Customers Maximize the Business Value of Virtualization and Cloud Computing

ISLANDIA, N.Y., March 15 -- CA, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA) today announced that its virtualization management solutions now support Sun's Solaris(TM) Zones virtualization platform. The expanded support of CA's Service Assurance and Business-Driven Automation solutions for heterogeneous virtualization platforms helps enterprise and service provider customers to realize greater cost savings, efficiency and flexibility from their complex virtualized and cloud computing infrastructures.

"The combination of innovative CA technology and working in partnership with Sun enables us to provide management of Sun virtualization and cluster technologies in addition to comprehensive support for Sun operating systems," said Roger Pilc, corporate senior vice president and general manager, Virtualization and Service Automation, CA. "Customers gain visibility and control across their physical and virtual environments, helping them to ensure exceptional end user quality of experience and quality of service."

CA's highly scalable and enterprise-class virtualization management products, including CA Spectrum® Infrastructure Manager, CA eHealth® Performance Manager, CA Spectrum® Service Assurance and CA Spectrum® Automation Manager, fully support Sun's Solaris Zones virtualization platform, enabling customers to greatly reduce risk by using the same set of tools to centrally manage their virtualized and physical environments. CA's proactive performance alerts help customers improve service quality by identifying potential performance issues and quickly pinpointing the root cause of problems. CA's deep visibility into business transactions and the reliability made innate by the automation of routine activities helps lead to improved operational excellence. The CA solutions also help customers put critical applications into production much faster, leading to much improved agility and faster time to market.

"The combination of Sun's virtualization platform and CA's virtualization management solutions helps customers simplify management of their complex IT environments," said Lisa Sieker, vice president, product management, Oracle. "Together we deliver proven, mature, end-to-end and top-to-bottom management for both physical and virtual environments across systems, networks, databases and applications. This enables customers to transform virtualization from being a back-room experiment to a front-line business asset, especially in cloud computing."

CA's Service Assurance and Business-Driven Automation solutions, which are designed specifically for managing heterogeneous virtualized environments, help Sun customers confidently deploy and run virtualization to gain a competitive edge and to plan for growth. Key benefits include:

  --  Faster Deployment: Accelerate and automate the process to get critical
      applications into virtualized environments and reduce the manual,
      error-prone activities that compromise agility.

  --  Operational Excellence: Discover, classify and manage change across
      physical and virtual assets, enabling customers to gain visibility and
      operational control over their business transactions and end customer
      experience.

  --  Improved Predictability: Customers gain greater visibility into
      end-to-end performance of their business services, which helps them to
      optimize computing resources and plan for growth.

For more information about the business value of using CA's Service Assurance and Business-Driven Automation solutions to manage Sun virtualized infrastructures, please visit http://www.ca.com/us/products/collateral.aspx?cid=225012.

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  About CA

CA (NASDAQ:CA), the world's leading independent IT management software company, helps customers optimize IT for better business results. CA's Enterprise IT Management solutions for mainframe and distributed computing enable Lean IT--empowering organizations to more effectively govern, manage and secure their IT operations. For more information, visit http://www.ca.com.

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  Press Contacts

  David Resnic
  CA, Inc.
  (508) 628-8426
  david.resnic@ca.com

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CONTACT:  David Resnic, CA, Inc., +1-508-628-8426, david.resnic@ca.com

Web Site:  http://www.ca.com/

eXelate and Nielsen Align to Bring Offline Household Level Data Into eXelate's Targeting Exchange

eXelate becomes the first major data exchange to directly integrate both granular online and premium anonymous household-level offline data, enabling advertisers to create integrated online programs that reach their best prospects more efficiently

NEW YORK, March 15 -- eXelate, the first and largest open marketplace for online targeting data, and Nielsen, the world's largest provider of media and consumer information and analytics, today announced a deal to include Nielsen's household segmentation data in eXelate's Targeting eXchange.

Through this partnership, eXelate becomes the first targeting data exchange to integrate highly qualified online and premium branded offline data directly via one marketplace. Media agencies and advertisers can utilize Nielsen's household segmentation systems (PRIZM, P$YCLE and ConneXions) alongside anonymous online captured interest and purchase intent activity on the more than 150M U.S. monthly unique visitors that are part of the eXelate eXchange. Advertisers and agencies will have the same frame of reference and confidence when buying online impressions that leverage Nielsen data as they do when buying offline media.

Through eXelate's open, flexible data marketplace, advertiser, agency, demand-side platform and ad network partners will now have access to Nielsen PRIZM household segments via the eXelate Targeting eXchange. Additionally, partners can access this data in conjunction with eXelate's pool of online Demographic, Interest and Intent information in segments such as Business-to-Business, Auto, Travel, Finance and Shopping.

"With many of the leading 100 advertisers still spending a proportionately small share of their ad budgets in digital marketing, the addition of offline data from a respected partner like Nielsen will be a strong driver for increasing their confidence in online advertising," said Matt Freeman, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mediabrands Ventures. "I have been in the media trenches for over 15 years, and I know that this kind of data will be a real catalyst for change among the largest U.S. advertisers," added Freeman, whose resume includes stints as CEO of Tribal DDB and Betawave.

"With the growing use of traditional data to reach precise online audiences, Nielsen's segmentation expertise brings tremendous value to brand marketers through eXelate's market innovating exchange," said Dwight Green, Nielsen Vice President of Digital Media. "Major brands and agencies have relied on Nielsen data for over 35 years, and as those advertising dollars move increasingly online, they now have a familiar, common language to help ensure their messaging is delivered to their exact audience."

"We're thrilled that Nielsen selected eXelate for their first direct data exchange integration," said eXelate CEO and founder Meir Zohar. "I know how important the addition of offline data from a trusted source like Nielsen is to the continued growth of the data driven targeting marketplace which eXelate has been leading since 2007."

About eXelate:

The eXelate eXchange is the world's first and largest open marketplace for behavioral targeting data. Through participation on the eXchange and access to proprietary data management tools such as eXelate's teXi, data buyers build an instant behavioral targeting function and optimize their campaign delivery, while data sellers gain direct control over their audience data distribution and build a new privacy-friendly income stream. The eXchange includes over 40 top ad network, agency and demand-side platform buyers and dozens of leading publishers, who deliver targeting data on 150M U.S. unique users in lucrative verticals including Business-to-Business, Auto, Travel, Finance, Shopping and registration-based Demographics. For more information please visit http://www.exelate.com.

  Contact info:
  Uriah Av-Ron
  Email: pr@exelate.com
  http://www.exelate.com
  Tel.: +972-50-7-427-087

Source: eXelate
   

CONTACT:  Uriah Av-Ron of eXelate, +972-50-7-427-087, pr@exelate.com

Web Site:  http://www.exelate.com/

Powermat Available Now in Sprint Stores Nationwide

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 15 -- Powermat, the leader in wireless charging, today announced the availability of the Powermat 2X two-position charging mat in Sprint stores nationwide.  This comes just one month after the company's recent pledge to significantly expand its reach within the consumer marketplace.

Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2010), the Powermat 2X is the first at-retail product to usher in Powermat's extensive new line of mats and chargers that will expand both the number of devices consumers can wirelessly charge as well as the multiple ways they can charge them. The two-position charging mat allows users to wirelessly charge up to two devices simultaneously from one power source, losing both the tangled mess of cords and the hassle of constantly plugging and unplugging. With its small footprint the Powermat 2X is also ideal for multiple charging locations such as bedside or desk side.

"We are pleased to be working with Sprint to offer the consumer the freedom and convenience of Powermat as well as to launch the Powermat 2X," said Ron Ferber, President of Powermat. "Not only does Powermat provide the freedom to charge a Smartphone without the constant plugging and unplugging, but they can also charge the rest of their handheld gear without the hassle and tangle of cords."

With a price-point of $79.99, the Powermat 2X comes complete with the multi-faceted Powercube Universal Receiver and eight Powercube tips. The Powercube works with hundreds of devices including eBooks, Bluetooth headsets, handheld games, music players and phones.

In addition to the brand new Powermat 2X, Sprint stores will also carry Powermat receivers for BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8330, BlackBerry Curve 8350i and BlackBerry Tour(TM) 9630. The Powermat-enabled BlackBerry covers, retailing for $29.99 each, allow consumers to simply replace the existing cover on their BlackBerry with a Powermat-enabled cover and then simply drop and charge at their convenience.

Powermat is the first wireless charging company to gain national distribution with leading retailers in the U.S. market including Best Buy, Target, Amazon.com, Bed, Bath & Beyond and now Sprint.

About Powermat

Powermat is a complete solution for simultaneously delivering real time, wireless charging to multiple electronics including mobile phones, music players, handheld games, electronic readers, GPS devices, Bluetooth headsets, netbooks and laptops. Powermat technology has been miniaturized to a level where it can be embedded into virtually any device, as well as walls and table top surfaces. Powermat technology is fast, efficient and safe, and revolutionizes the way consumers charge and power. For more information, please visit http://www.powermat.com.

Powermat Sales & Marketing offices are based in Commerce Township, Michigan, with Research & Development facilities in Neve Ilan, Israel. Powermat is operated by Ron Ferber and Ran Poliakine.

  Contacts:
  Scott Eisenstein, Powermat      Jessica Francisco, Weber Shandwick
  scott@powermat.comjfrancisco@webershandwick.com
  212-297-2762                    212-445-8027

Source: Powermat
   

CONTACT:  Scott Eisenstein, Powermat, scott@powermat.com,
+1-212-297-2762; or Jessica Francisco, Weber Shandwick,
jfrancisco@webershandwick.com, +1-212-445-8027

Web Site:  http://www.powermat.com/

Compete Emceeing Mobile Marketing and Advertising Special Session at CTIA Wireless 2010

Compete's Vice President Adam Guy and Director Danielle Nohe host full day event on future of mobile marketing

BOSTON, March 15 -- Compete, a Kantar Media company, today announced that Adam Guy, vice president of client services, and Danielle Nohe, director of technology and entertainment,  will serve as Masters of Ceremonies for the Mobile Marketing & Advertising special session at CTIA Wireless 2010. The full day event on Monday, March 22nd will feature a keynote address from Diana Pouliot, director of mobile advertising for Google, and other industry executives discussing the future of mobile in the marketing and advertising sectors.

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The mobile marketing industry is primed for exponential growth and a growing number of companies from a variety of industries are incorporating mobile into their marketing strategies. CTIA's Mobile Marketing & Advertising special session will give brands and agencies the opportunity to discuss the development of the mobile medium and share insights and best practices for utilizing the burgeoning mobile channel.  In additions to Pouliot's keynote, speakers at the Mobile Marketing & Advertising special session include Paul Cushman, director of mobile sales strategy at Yahoo!, Matt Peterson, head of consumer services for Samsung Telecommunications America and Stuart Taylor, managing director, Cisco Systems.

"Over the past few years, we have seen clients across industries embrace mobile as a core marketing channel.  At the same time, Compete's analysis of consumer behaviors and attitudes indicate that the mass market is prepared to open their mobile experience to marketers who are using the mobile channel as an integral part of their strategy to reach consumers. This session is a must for any brand or agency looking to use the channel for maximum marketing potential," said Guy. "We're looking forward to participating in these lively discussions about mobile's future in our industry."

"Mobile is on the cusp of mainstream adoption," said Jeff Simmons, director of technology programs at CTIA. "As businesses begin to recover from the economic downturn and invest in the next wave of technologies, we expect the mobile channel to emerge as a logical and competitive solution for reaching consumers quickly and efficiently while maximizing ROI. We instituted this special session at our annual conference to give brands and agencies a forum to discuss marketing via wireless technology and are confident attendees will benefit from the discussions of successful campaigns."

  What:  CTIA Wireless 2010 Mobile Marketing & Advertising Special Session
  When:  Monday, March 22, 2010; 9:00am - 5:30pm
  Where:  Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N258

Who:  Emceed by Compete's Adam Guy and Danielle Nohe, keynote address from Google's Diana Pouliot and presentations from numerous mobile industry executives

Why:  Share insights and learn how to harness the power of the mobile channel from a variety of industry leaders. The full agenda for the day is available here.

CTIA is offering advertising and marketing agencies the opportunity to bring a client to the Mobile Marketing & Advertising special session for free. Credentials for the event also include admission to the Exhibit floor and Keynote Sessions. To take advantage of this special offer, please contact JSimmons@ctia.org.

About Compete

Compete, a Kantar Media company, helps the world's top brands improve their marketing based on the online behavior of millions of consumers. Leading marketers such as Carlson Hotels Worldwide, Hyundai Motor America, Upromise, Chrysler, and Verizon Wireless rely on Compete's services to create effective online experiences and highly profitable advertising campaigns.  Compete's online behavior database--the largest in the industry--makes the Web as ingrained in marketing as it is in people's lives.

Compete was founded in 2000 and is located in Boston, MA, with offices throughout the U.S.  For more information about us, please visit http://www.competeinc.com/, or to join the conversation visit http://www.compete.com/.

About Kantar Media

Established in more than in 50 countries, Kantar Media enables exploration of multimedia momentum through analysis of print, radio, TV, internet, social media, and outdoors worldwide. Kantar Media offers a full range of media insights and audience measurement services through its global business sectors - Intelligence, Audiences and TGI & Custom.   Combining the deepest expertise in the industry, Kantar Media tracks more than 3 million brands and delivers insights to more than 22,000 customers around the world.  (http://www.KantarMediaNA.com).

About Kantar

Kantar is one of the world's largest insight, information and consultancy networks. By uniting the diverse talents of its 13 specialist companies, the group aims to become the pre-eminent provider of compelling and inspirational insights for the global business community. Its 26,500 employees work across 95 countries and across the whole spectrum of research and consultancy disciplines, enabling the group to offer clients business insights at each and every point of the consumer cycle. The group's services are employed by over half of the Fortune Top 500 companies.

  For further information, please visit us at http://www.kantar.com

  Kate Finigan
  Greenough Communications
  617-275-6520
  kfinigan@greenoughcom.com

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CONTACT:  Kate Finigan  of Greenough Communications, +1-617-275-6520,
kfinigan@greenoughcom.com

Web Site:  http://www.compete.com/

Fox Sports Chooses RRSat for Distribution to Europe, the Middle East & North Africa

RE'EM, Israel, March 15, 2010--     RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a
rapidly growing provider of comprehensive content management and global
distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries,
announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with FOX Sports,
a leading sports channel and a division of the FOX Broadcasting Company. FOX
Sports, the flagship network of the FOX Sports Television Group, is America's
top-rated network for sports for 13 straight years (1997-2009), FOX Sports
boasts rights agreements with each of the United States's highest-rated
sports.

    Distribution of FOX Sports via the Eurobird-9 satellite in
MPEG-4 format provides the FOX Sports Television Group with increased, yet
cost-effective, coverage within Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and
with the possibility to add HD format in the future.

    "We are proud that a major and leading sports channel, such as
FOX Sports, chose RRsat to expand its distribution of leading US sports into
Europe and the Middle East," commented Lior Rival, Vice President, Sales and
Marketing of RRsat. "We believe the fact that FOX Sport's decision to expand
their relationship with us, testifies their satisfaction with our existing
services. We believe our expanding relationship with FOX could lead to
significant additional business with FOX in the future. In addition, with
this agreement, RRsat will be increasing the highly successful SD feed
already being distributed to Israeli television operators with a parallel HD
feed."

    "As one of the leading providers of sports coverage in the
United States, we have a global audience and distribution is a key and an
uncompromising undertaking for us," commented Julio R. Sobral, SVP Broadcast
Operations of Fox International Channels. "In RRsat, we have found a partner
that is more than capable, and our work with them so far has met and even
exceeded our expectations. We look forward to a long and fruitful
relationship with RRsat, as we continually build our global audience of
sports enthusiasts through them."

    About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.

    RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global,
comprehensive, content management and distribution services to the rapidly
expanding television and radio broadcasting industries. Through its
proprietary "RRsat Global Network," composed of satellite and terrestrial
fiber optic transmission capacity and the public Internet, RRsat is able to
offer high-quality and flexible global distribution services for content
providers. RRsat's comprehensive content management services include
producing and playing out TV content as well as providing satellite
newsgathering services (SNG). RRsat concurrently provide these services to
more than 500 television and radio channels, covering more than 150
countries. Visit the company's website http://www.RRsat.com for more
information.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including
statements regarding (i) the growth of our business and the television and
radio broadcasting industries, (ii) our expectation to expand our client base
and sell additional services to our existing client base, (iii) our ability
to successfully integrate the teleports we acquired, (iv) our ability to
develop and commercialize the RRsat Global Internet TV service, (v) our
expectation to extend the average length of our contracts in the future, (vi)
our ability to report future successes and (vii) our intention to distribute
dividends in the future and the size of any dividends declared. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties
and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections
about the companies and the industry as of the date of this press release.
The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its
expectations, except as may be required by law. Forward-looking statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to
differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements,
including the risks indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). For more details, please refer to our SEC filings and the
amendments thereto, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year
ended December 31, 2008 and our Current Reports on Form 6-K.

    Information in this press release concerning FOX Sports and the FOX
Broadcasting Company is based on information published by FOX Sports and the
FOX Broadcasting Company and has not been independently verified by RRsat.

   
    Company Contact Information:

    Gil Efron, CFO
    Tel: +972-8-861-0000
    Email: investors@RRsat.com

    External Investor Relations Contacts:
    Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
    Tel: +1-646-201-9246

Source: RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd

Company Contact Information: Gil Efron, CFO, Tel: +972-8-861-0000, Email: investors@RRsat.com; External Investor Relations Contacts: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green, Tel: +1-646-201-9246

The Marley Family Announces Partnership With HoMedics to Expand Legacy of Music Legend Bob Marley

Line of Consumer Electronics to Debut in October 2010

CHICAGO, March 15 -- Working together for a better world, reggae musician Bob Marley's Family, along with HoMedics, introduced The House of Marley in Chicago last night.  Dedicated to benefit people and the planet, The House of Marley is committed to developing innovative products, adhering to Marley family values: Equality, authenticity, charity and sustainability.

"We the Marley family are ecstatic to partner with HoMedics.  Our father used music as a tool to share his vision with the world and it's our turn to help people of the earth," said Cedella and Rohan Marley.

In Q4, 2010, a collection of boom boxes, docking stations, ear buds and headphones will debut, leading to the introduction of additional consumer categories.  The House of Marley will strive to create eco-friendly offerings, utilizing leathers, woods, bamboo and recycled plastics and fabrics.

"We are excited to announce this partnership with Marley & Co.," says Alon Kaufman, CEO of HoMedics.  "We translated family values into the design DNA of our products, focusing on details that portray unity, peace and equality."

An affinity program will enable everyone to support Marley's vision of hope and unity. Through unique products and the reinvestment of proceeds, people and charities from around the world will benefit. The focus will be on three main causes that will change the world forever: youth, planet and peace.

"The Movement will feature less-waste packaging to reduce its carbon footprint, making the entire process, from design to disposal, one with the earth," says Jamie Salter, CEO of Marley & Co.

ABOUT The House of Marley:

Working together for a better world, The House of Marley was created from the belief in Bob Marley's vision of "One Love," offering a range of earth-friendly, innovative products that adhere to the Marley family core values: equality, unity, authenticity, charity and sustainability.

  http://www.thehouseofmarley.com.

  ABOUT HoMedics:

HoMedics is the number one name in health and wellness around the world.  Created with the highest quality components, HoMedics invests in the latest technological advances to provide products dedicated to restoring everyday balance.  http://www.homedics.com.

ABOUT Marley & Co.:

Marley & Co.  is a lifestyle branding company offering unique partnerships with leading manufacturers and retailers worldwide to create branded products that represent the association of the legendary musician Bob Marley.  http://www.marleyandco.com.

Source: The House of Marley
   

CONTACT:  Holly Winter, holly@zapwater.com, +1-312-623-1441, or Jenn
Lake, jenn@zapwater.com, +1-847-707-7059

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

iLinc and Onstream Media's Infinite Conferencing Announce Strategic Partnership To Deliver Web-Based Collaboration Solutions

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 15 -- Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM), an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, today announced that its Infinite Conferencing Division has signed an agreement with iLinc, a leading provider of web and video conferencing solutions, to offer Infinite clients tailored, affordable web-based collaboration solutions.

"We are very excited about this partnership and look forward to introducing iLinc's suite of web conferencing solutions to both our existing and new clients," said Ari Kestin, President of Infinite Conferencing. "iLinc is a recognized leader in providing online collaboration services to businesses, and by partnering with them, we are able to expand our solution set and offer our clients a broader array of world-class services to help them communicate better, reduce costs, minimize travel time, and increase overall productivity."

This partnership adds a number of new solutions to the Infinite portfolio including webinar tools, online meetings, virtual training capabilities and more.  The new services will include advanced capabilities such as integrated audio conferencing, VoIP support, turnkey webinar provisioning, robust reporting, learning management integration, and CRM integration (with Salesforce.com, for example).

"Both Infinite and iLinc share a common philosophy of offering the very best solutions to organizations of all sizes at affordable prices," said James Powers, iLinc President and CEO.  "This partnership is a good fit for our strategic growth strategy and we are excited to now be aligned with such an innovative and respected company as Infinite."

  Infinite will begin offering iLinc solutions in April of 2010.

  About iLinc:

iLinc, a recognized leader in web and video conferencing and collaboration solutions, empowers people to achieve their organizational goals easily and quickly, making it possible for them to accomplish more, travel less, achieve work-life balance, all while preserving the environment. iLinc's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery, industry-leading service, and integrations such as iLinc for Salesforce, which automatically synchronizes web conferencing and CRM data, increase operational efficiency across the organizations that drive more revenue. For more, visit http://www.ilinc.com.

About Infinite Conferencing:

Infinite Conferencing, a wholly-owned division of Onstream Media, provides high touch, "white glove" audio and web conferencing, webinar and webcasting services, delivering feature-rich solutions that range from on-demand conferencing to full-scale, online event management. Infinite offers additional value through its team of experienced communications experts who help tailor each solution to meet a client's specific business requirements. For more information, visit http://www.infiniteconferencing.com or call 888-203-7900.

About Onstream Media:

Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM) is an online service provider of live and on-demand Internet video, corporate web communications and content management applications. Onstream Media's pioneering Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides our clients with intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, streaming video, mobile streaming and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user- generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media's Auction Video(TM) (patent pending) technology. For more information, visit http://www.onstreammedia.com or call 954-917-6655.

  Infinite and Onstream Media Relations:

  Chris Faust
  FastLane
  973-226-4379
  cfaust@fast-lane.net

Source: Onstream Media Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Chris Faust, FastLane, +1-973-226-4379

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

Fandango Launches 'Mobile Ticket' Program at Movie Theaters in Eight Markets

LAS VEGAS, March 15 -- SHOWEST -- Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, is unveiling a new convenience for film fans, where they can get movie tickets sent as barcodes to their mobile phones.

  (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100315/LA70061)

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Fandango is rolling out its "Mobile Ticket" program in eight markets around the country, with more markets to come.

The benefit is that moviegoers can simply take their mobile phones straight to the theater ticket-taker, who scans the phones' barcode, allowing customers to bypass the box office windows and kiosks.

Fandango's Mobile Ticket works with most mobile carriers, and does not require a smart phone. The program is rolling out to more than 100 screens in the Reading Cinemas circuit, including:

  --  New York: City Cinemas 1, 2 & 3, Angelika Film Center, East 86th
      Street Cinemas, Village East Cinema, Beekman Theatre, The Paris
      Theatre.
  --  New Jersey: Manville 12 Plex.
  --  Houston: Angelika Film Center.
  --  Dallas/Plano: Angelika Dallas; Angelika Plano.
  --  San Diego: La Mesa Grossmont Center, Clairemont Town Square Stadium.
  --  Bakersfield: Valley Plaza 16.
  --  Sonoma County: Rohnert Park 16.
  --  Hawaii: Ward Stadium, Kahala Theater, Kapolei 16, Mililani Stadium.

"We've already seen success in the mobile space with our variety of apps for the iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm and others," says Rick Butler, Chief Operating Officer of Fandango. "We know that Mobile Ticket will be one more Fandango convenience that moviegoers will enjoy. Our cell phones are with us all the time - so what better way to ensure you have your movie ticket?"

"Reading Cinemas is honored to work with an innovative company like Fandango," said Terri Moore, Vice President of Theater Operations for Reading Cinemas' Western division. "Fandango's Mobile Ticket is extremely convenient and our customers really enjoy being on the cutting edge of this new technology."

About Fandango

One of the Web's top movie and entertainment destinations, Fandango sells tickets to more than 16,000 screens. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. Fandango is available at http://www.fandango.com, 1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless mobile device at mobile.fandango.com. Fandango is a unit of Comcast Interactive Media.

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Source: Fandango
   

CONTACT:  Harry Medved, +1-310-954-0461, harry.medved@fandango.com, or
Melinda Petrow, +1-310-954-0278 x231, melinda.petrow@fandango.com, both of
Fandango

Web Site:  http://www.fandango.com/

Ireland's EazyBusiness Selects Silicon Valley to Stage U.S. Rollout of Cloud-Based Business Applications Software Solutions

Company selects San Francisco for U.S. operations hub

SAN JOSE, Calif. and DUBLIN, March 15 -- EazyBusiness, an Ireland-based provider of cloud-based business applications for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today staged the U.S. rollout of the EazyBusiness product suite.  The first four applications--EazyWeb, EazyCRM, EazyHRM, and EazyWork--enable SMBs worldwide to set up, grow, and manage their businesses profitably and competitively. The company also announced that it would establish its U.S. operations hub in San Francisco, Calif.

The announcement was made during an Enterprise Ireland-supported Trade and Investment Mission to the U.S. led by Ireland's Prime Minister, Brian Cowen.  Enterprise Ireland is the Irish state agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous Irish business sector.

The EazyBusiness Suite makes doing business in the cloud possible and affordable by leveraging industry-leading open source software. The suite addresses four core business activities: website and ecommerce management, sales and customer relationship management, employee management and human resource compliance, and employee email and collaboration.

The EazyBusiness Suite includes:

EazyWeb - A complete platform for creating websites, ecommerce stores, and company intranets that enable easy upload and editing of content to provide a customized online experience for customers.

EazyCRM - A comprehensive tool for managing customer relationships (CRM) that integrates sales, service and marketing to help acquire, grow, and retain customers.

EazyHRM - A solution for managing employee information that integrates and streamlines human resources operations while enabling compliance and reporting.

EazyWork - A set of email, messaging, conferencing, collaboration, content creation and office tools that integrate seamlessly and enable a company to improve productivity.

"Costly hardware and technical staff become things of the past because the EazyBusiness Suite reduces total software costs by up to 70 percent," said Jeffrey Engelmann, CEO of EazyBusiness.  "With EazyBusiness, SMBs can achieve significant and measurable savings."

About EazyBusiness

Based in Dublin, Ireland and San Francisco, California, EasyBusiness was founded in 2009 to help small and medium sized businesses enjoy the benefits of cloud-based computing and open source software without the expense and difficulty.  For more information on EazyBusiness, visit http://www.eazybusiness.com

For more information on Enterprise Ireland, please visit http://www.enterprise-ireland.com or http://www.americas.enterprise-ireland.com.

Source: Enterprise Ireland
   

CONTACT:  Rakesh Sreekumar, +1-408-916-8683, rakesh@eazybusiness.com

Web Site:  http://www.eazybusiness.com/
http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/

Agito Networks Customer Selected to Present on Enterprise Mobility at Network World IT Roadmap Conference

CTO from Anthony Marano Company to Present on Extending Enterprise Mobility and Unified Communications Capabilities to Mobile Workers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 15 -- Agito Networks, Inc.(TM), the company delivering innovative solutions in enterprise mobility, today announced that customer Anthony Marano Company has been selected to present in multiple sessions at the Network World IT Roadmap Conference and Expo being held in Chicago March 16.

Anthony Marano Company CTO Chris Nowak will present "VoIP and WiFi Make for a Winning Combo" in the conference's Convergence and Wireless Roadmap IT Track.  In addition, Mr. Nowak will lead the "Tips and Tricks for Success with VoIP and WiFi" moderated table discussion in the expo.

Located near downtown Chicago, Anthony Marano Company serves the Midwest with fine fresh produce from its state-of-the-art distribution center.  The 400,000 square foot facility contains 73 docks to receive and ship more than 1,400 types of fresh produce.  According to Nowak, Anthony Marano Company's large metal and concrete facility makes cellular communications impossible for the staff which is constantly on the move between produce areas, shipping docks, receiving docks, and internal and nearby offices.  Accessibility is critical because the staff deals with fresh produce, a perishable commodity.  A missed call could easily cost the company thousands of dollars, he said.  With Agito's RoamAnywhere(TM) Mobility Router(TM), Anthony Marano Company enables continuous high-quality voice coverage for its mobile produce buyers and sellers, which need to be accessible at all times to receive and fulfill an average of 3,000 orders throughout the day.

"Network World's IT Roadmap is a convenient, one-day seminar where attendees can learn practical strategies and tactics to use at their jobs moving forward," said Pejman Roshan, Agito Networks Chief Marketing Officer. "Through his years of dealing with wireless connectivity issues, ultimately addressed by Agito Networks, Chris Nowak is an expert when it comes to enabling the mobility and UC tools mobile workforces need to be productive.  Attendees will learn valuable lessons from hearing his experiences on leveraging WiFi and VoIP that they can apply in their own organizations."

Agito Networks' RoamAnywhere Mobility Router extends UC, PBX and deskphone features to mobile phones, while providing industry-leading handover between WiFi, 3G and cellular networks.  RoamAnywhere uniquely delivers a mobile UC product with high availability, redundancy, security, enterprise scalability, and the industry's broadest IP-PBX and mobile handset support, including VoIP support for the Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad and Research In Motion (RIM®) BlackBerry® smartphones.   RoamAnywhere works with all cellular networks, and natively integrates with enterprises' existing equipment, including WLAN infrastructure and directory stores.

The March 16 Network World IT Roadmap Conference and Expo is being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago.  IT Roadmap is the professional-level technology conference and expo full of job-ready solutions attendees can put to work - from each region's most-experienced network and IT practitioners and the industry's most-innovative solution providers all gathered for a one-day conference and expo focused entirely on building the roadmap attendees need in crucial areas of enterprise IT.  For more information on the Chicago event, see:  http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=8581&tabid=5505&.

About Agito Networks

Agito Networks is the award-winning technology leader in enterprise mobility.  Its product, the RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, is an innovative mobile Unified Communications (UC) product enabling enterprises to extend voice and UC to cell phones.  RoamAnywhere is the first and only network appliance that fuses enterprise wireless LANs, carrier cellular networks, IP telephony and location technology to mobilize voice and data applications, while remaining agnostic to customers' choices of carrier and equipment vendors.  Agito enables low-cost in-building voice coverage, reduced cellular costs, improved enterprise visibility and control over cellular usage, and better accessibility and responsiveness for mobile workers.  With Corporate Headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., and European presence in Reading, England, the company is venture backed by Battery Ventures, Castile Ventures and ITX International.  Go to http://www.agitonetworks.com/ for more information, or follow Agito Networks on Twitter at http://twitter.com/agitonetworks, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AgitoNetworks.

  Agito Networks and RoamAnywhere are trademarks of Agito Networks, Inc.

  Editorial Contact:
  Dan Spalding
  Spalding Communications, LLC
  (408) 960-9297
  dan@spaldingcomm.com

Source: Agito Networks, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Dan Spalding of Spalding Communications, LLC, +1-408-960-9297,
dan@spaldingcomm.com, for Agito Networks, Inc.

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

Rock Bottom Standardizes on Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi for Its Restaurants Across the United States

Better Wi-Fi Helps Improve Customer Service Experience, Opens Door to a Myriad of Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 15 -- Ruckus Wireless(TM), the smart mobile internetworking company, today announced that it has been selected by Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc., one of the nation's leading casual dining companies, to supply next generation Smart Wi-Fi equipment for 103 restaurants across the country.

Rock Bottom Restaurants operates a variety of casual dining restaurants including Old Chicago, the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Chop House & Brewery, Walnut Brewery and Sing Sing piano bars. The Ruckus Wireless Smart Wi-Fi equipment will be used to deliver new levels of customer service that can be enabled by more reliable wireless technology supporting higher speeds and more stable client connections.

"As the world goes wireless, there's a real opportunity within our industry to radically enhance the guest service experience through the use of more advanced Wi-Fi," said Rob Jakoby, VP of IT at Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc., based in Louisville, Colorado. "With everything becoming electronic, smarter Wi-Fi technology gives us the opportunity to introduce new services and applications, while improving the overall efficiency of our operations. This will give us the foundation to build our future technology on."

Jakoby noted that recent advances in Wi-Fi technology are enabling new applications such as tabletop payment and media devices that allow customers to access multimedia content and video streaming and online gaming. Meanwhile the same wireless infrastructure can be used to support point of sale and secure guest access.

"Given a limited IT staff to serve so many remote locations, we needed a Wi-Fi system that could deliver robust connectivity with a lot of horsepower, be ultra simple to deploy, remotely manageable and all at an affordable price point," said Jakoby. "We found these competing requirements were not addressed with conventional 802.11 technology."

Rock Bottom becomes the first to test and deploy the new Ruckus ZoneFlex 7300 series of mid-range 802.11n access points that provide industry leading performance at the most affordable price point available today (see related release). The Ruckus ZoneFlex wireless access points replace a legacy 802.11g system.

"Given the type of interactive and multimedia applications we envision in the future, the ability to deploy higher speed 802.11n systems in our restaurants at 802.11g prices is a big win for us," said Jakoby. "With the flood of smart phones and Wi-Fi-enabled handheld devices hitting the market, customers have come to expect carrier class wireless connectivity.  The Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi technology helps us meet these expectations in a very affordable fashion."

Each Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi access point integrates a patented smart antenna array that focuses and directs Wi-Fi signals over the best signal path, automatically avoiding interference to ensure the highest data rates and consistent performance wherever clients roam. ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi access points can be deployed as standalone APs without a controller or with a controller as a fully centralized wireless LAN system.

Rock Bottom will deploy multiple ZoneFlex APs in each of its restaurants, managing all the APs as a unified system using the Ruckus FlexMaster remote Wi-Fi management platform. This gives Rock Bottom the ability to quickly and easily perform bulk configuration, proactively troubleshoot the network from a single location, gather statistics and actively monitor each ZoneFlex access point. The Wi-Fi rollout is currently underway and will continue throughout 2010.

About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is supplier of advanced wireless systems for the mobile Internetworking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers and corporate enterprises around the world. Ranked as the top telecom company in the 2009 Inc. Magazine 500 list and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus Wireless has realized dramatic growth. Since 2006, revenue and shipments have grown by over 1000 percent. Ruckus invented, and has patented, innovative state-of-the-art wireless technology that steers signals around obstacles and interference. This unique capability extends signal range and ensures consistent reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. The company has shipped over 2 million Smart Wi-Fi systems around the world and has raised $51 million in funding from premier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill, Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus Ventures and Firelake Capital. The company is led by Ms. Selina Lo, president and chief executive officer. For more information, visit Ruckus Wireless at http://www.ruckuswireless.com/.

  Media Contacts
  Nancy MacGregor Hill
  RealTime Communications
  nancy@realtime-comm.com
  +1-510-733-6228 office
  +1-415-309-5185 mobile

Source: Ruckus Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Nancy MacGregor Hill of RealTime Communications,
+1-510-733-6228 office, +1-415-309-5185 mobile, nancy@realtime-comm.com for
Ruckus Wireless

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

Ruckus Wireless Sets New 802.11n Price/Performance Benchmark with the World's Most Affordable Enterprise-Class Access Point

At Under $1 Per Megabit, the New ZoneFlex 7300 Series Delivers Never Before Seen 802.11n Price/Performance by Combining Patented Smart Antennas with Dynamic Beamforming

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 15 -- Ruckus Wireless(TM), the smart mobile internetworking company, today announced that it has broken the price/performance barrier for 802.11n wireless networking with the introduction of the new ZoneFlex(TM) 7300 series of midrange access points.

The first sub-$500 enterprise-class 802.11n access point, the ZoneFlex 7300 series includes both single-band (7343) and dual band (7363) products, priced at US $499 and $599 respectively. With maximum 802.11n capacity of 300Mbps (single band) or 600Mbps (dual band), the ZoneFlex 7300 has been measured to deliver unparalleled throughput of 210Mbps at short ranges (10 to 20 feet) and over 120 Mbps at longer ranges (60 to 100 feet) within a typical, walled office environment - making it the industry's lowest cost, highest performing line of 802.11n access points.

One of the first companies to deploy the new ZoneFlex 7300 series is Louisville, Colorado-based, Rock Bottom Restaurants, a leading casual dining chain. In 2010, Rock Bottom is standardizing on Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi across 105 of its restaurants across the United States (see separate release).

The ZoneFlex 7300 is the first series of Wi-Fi access points in their class to uniquely integrate patented smart antenna array and dynamic beamforming technology that delivers unmatched reliability and performance at near and far distances.

For solution developers and system integrators, the 7300 series can be custom ordered with an add-on USB port for value-added applications such as machine-to-machine (m2m) communications or WAN link backup using a 3G/4G/EVDO dongle.

"Enterprises and service providers around the world are trying to deal with a tsunami of Wi-Fi-enabled mobile internet devices in the hands of a growing user population that expects fast and reliable connectivity everywhere, all the time," said Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless. "802.11n is expected to be the answer, but high prices and inconsistent performance have hampered mass adoption. Ruckus Wireless is breaking down these barriers once and for all."

  Available immediately, the ZoneFlex 7300 Series is ideally suited for:

  --  Branch offices that need high-speed, low cost, and remotely-controlled
      Wi-Fi services;
  --  Schools that want to easily migrate to higher capacity wireless
      infrastructures at the lowest total cost of ownership;
  --  Hotels and public venues that must offer "complaint-less" guest Wi-Fi
      access that is simple to implement and operate;
  --  Retail outlets where cost, aesthetics and reliability are key
      concerns; and
  --  Remote controlled hotspots that deliver capacity and coverage despite
      interference from other APs in close proximity.

  Low-End Price, High-End Performance

In over-the-air, wireless performance testing against high-end competitive 802.11n products from Aruba (AP125) and Cisco Systems (1250) that were twice the price, the new ZoneFlex 7363 consistently delivered up to 40% better throughput at close and long ranges.

More importantly, in performance testing where the client laptops were rotated 360 degrees to emulate mobile client devices from a variety of directions and orientations, the ZoneFlex 7300 delivered a dramatic 2x to 4x improvement in throughput over the high-end Aruba 125 and Cisco 1250.

Unlike any other 802.11n access points, Ruckus ZoneFlex access points integrate BeamFlex(TM), a patented software-controlled multi-antenna array that forms and directs Wi-Fi signals over the best performing signal paths in real time, on a per packet basis. As RF environments change, Ruckus ZoneFlex APs are able to automatically select better signal paths to increase performance and minimize packet loss, thereby ensuring good, consistent user experience. In contrast, access points with omni-directional antennas have difficulty coping with obstacles and interference and must resort to dropping their data rate. This degrades performance for all users sharing an access point.

"We've always expected to see 802.11n prices drop as chips mature and the commoditization curve takes over, just as it did with previous standards," said Craig Mathias, principal at Farpoint Group, a leading wireless consulting firm. "But what we didn't expect was the level of innovation beyond the chip that adds dramatic improvements in performance, range and reliability from smart antenna systems like those innovated by Ruckus Wireless. Looking ahead, we expect the real value in 802.11n systems to come from technology like this that helps control and optimize the physical layer where all the real problems arise."

Product Details

The ZoneFlex 7300 series is packaged in a lightweight (.0875 lbs/397 grams), compact and ultra-slim design measuring just 7"x7"x1".  Moreover, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7300 packs a unique collection of powerful capabilities not found in any other 802.11n access points. These include:

  --  Integrated smart antenna array enabling 4dBi of antenna gain for
      extended coverage;
  --  Automatic interference avoidance of -10dB;
  --  Support for dynamic beamforming to minimize lowering of data rates and
      packet loss, ensuring consistent performance;
  --  Secure L2TP tunneling;
  --  State-of-the-art WPA2, AES encryption and 802.1X support;
  --  Patented IP multicast-to-unicast conversion for high quality real time
      video streaming;
  --  Flexible deployment in remotely managed standalone or controller-based
      configuration;
  --  Smart mesh networking for cable-less deployment, lowering deployment
      costs;
  --  Advanced Smart/OS features (when used with the Ruckus ZoneDirector
      controller) such as dynamic pre-shared keys and guest networking;
  --  Advanced QoS with automatic traffic classification and per-user rate
      limiting;
  --  Support for eight BSSIDs per radio;
  --  Single and dual radio 2x2 11n designs with up to 300Mbps per radio;
  --  Standard 802.3af power; and
  --  Wall, ceiling or desktop mounting.

Completely manageable as a standalone access point through an easy-to-use, web-based graphical user interface, the ZoneFlex 7300 also works in concert with the Ruckus ZoneDirector controller and FlexMaster remote Wi-Fi management platform. ZoneFlex 7300 access points mesh seamlessly with other indoor and outdoor Ruckus 802.11n products. With BeamFlex mesh backbone links are inherently more resilient, longer range and more bandwidth efficient than other mesh access points in the market.

About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is supplier of advanced wireless systems for the mobile Internetworking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers and corporate enterprises around the world. Ranked as the top telecom company in the 2009 Inc. Magazine 500 list and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus Wireless has realized dramatic growth. Since 2006, revenue and shipments have grown by over 1000 percent. Ruckus invented, and has patented, innovative state-of-the-art wireless technology that steers signals around obstacles and interference. This unique capability extends signal range and ensures consistent reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. The company has shipped over 2 million Smart Wi-Fi systems around the world and has raised $51 million in funding from premier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill, Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus Ventures and Firelake Capital. The company is led by Ms. Selina Lo, president and chief executive officer. For more information, visit Ruckus Wireless at http://www.ruckuswireless.com/.

  Media Contacts
  Nancy MacGregor Hill
  RealTime Communications
  nancy@realtime-comm.com
  +1-510-733-6228 office
  +1-415-309-5185 mobile

Source: Ruckus Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Nancy MacGregor Hill of RealTime Communications,
+1-510-733-6228 office, +1-415-309-5185 mobile, nancy@realtime-comm.com for
Ruckus Wireless

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

China Interactive Education Inc. Announces $79 Million in Contract Wins

ZHONGSHAN CITY, China, March 15 -- China Interactive Education, Inc.  (BULLETIN BOARD: CIVN)  ("China Interactive Education" or the "Company"), a pioneer in interactive teaching and learning solutions in China, today announced $79 million in framework contract wins as of March, 8, 2010.

Since January 1, 2010, the Company has signed multiple framework contracts with local area distributors for the sale of its new Interactive Classroom Solution ("ICS") products and Educational Learning Products ("ELP") valued at approximately $79 million. The contracts are with local area distributors who have agreed to purchase the Company's products at wholesale prices and sell them within specific authorized geographic locations throughout China, subject to the Company's right to terminate or renew distribution contracts if sales targets are not met.

Approximately $65 million of the Company's contract wins are in the ICS product segment and approximately $14 million are in the ELP segment. The Company expects that as a result of these contracts, the Company's pioneering ICS products distribution network will cover more than 149,000 schools in Guangdong, Shandong, Fujian, Sichuan, Guangxi, Shanghai, and Beijing, and that the Company's ELP products will reach retail distribution networks in 18 provinces resulting in more than 2,000 points of sale. The ELP contract wins mark the Company's introduction of its own "Five-Best Student" brand into existing distribution channels throughout China, along with its other licensed brands.

Mr. Ruofei Chen, Chief Executive Officer of China Interactive Education commented, "We are very pleased with the continued success in our ELP segment and very excited by the successful launch of our innovative Interactive Classroom Solution. We believe that the rapid market traction for ICS, as demonstrated by our $65 million in contract wins in the ICS segment in less than three months, reflects the strong demand by China's schools for IT and teaching infrastructure product upgrades, and customer confidence in our ability to meet this demand. We expect that our innovative, affordable, end-to-end ICS solution will be a key growth driver for China Interactive Education in 2010 and beyond."

About China Interactive Education

China Interactive Education, Inc., headquartered in Zhongshan, China, is a pioneer in providing interactive teaching and learning solutions to China's educational institutions, professional training schools, and individuals. The Company's proprietary educational materials, co-developed with one of China's leading universities and groups of educational professionals, are embedded in its self-developed interactive hardware and software solutions. China Interactive Education sells its interactive classroom solutions (ICS) directly to educational institutions, as well as through area distributors, and its electronic learning products (ELP) are sold under its own "Five-Best Student" consumer brand as well as other licensed brands through retail points of sale throughout China. To learn more about the Company, please visit http://www.menq.com.cn/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain 'forward-looking statements' relating to the business of China Interactive Education, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding: the significance of the Company's contract wins on the Company's business and operations; the ability of the Company to meet the market demand for IT and teaching infrastructure product upgrades; the likelihood that the Company's ICS solution will be a key growth driver in 2010 and beyond; the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'believes,' 'expects' or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov/ ). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

  For more information, please contact:

   Mr. Michael Lin
   Vice President Investor Relations
   China Interactive Education, Inc.
   Tel:   +1-949-743-2513
   Email: ir@menq.com.cn
   Web:   http://www.menq.com.cn/

Source: China Interactive Education, Inc.
   

CONTACT: Michael Lin, Vice President Investor Relations, +1-949-743-2513,
ir@menq.com.cn, of China Interactive Education, Inc.

Web site: http://www.menq.com.cn/

Hollysys Automation Technologies to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events

BEIJING, March 15 -- Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:HOLI) ("Hollysys" or the "Company"), a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, today announced that it will participate in the following investor events in April, 2010.

  Nomura China Conference

  Event:         One-on-One meetings
  Date:          April 21-22, 2010
  Location:      Le Meridien Hotel
                 Chongqing, China
  Participants:  Peter Li, CFO
                 Serena Wu, Investor Relations Manager

  Macquarie China Conference

  Event:         One-on-One meetings
  Date:          April 26-28, 2010
  Location:      Mandarin Oriental Hotel
                 Hong Kong
  Participants:  Peter Li, CFO
                 Serena Wu, Investor Relations Manager

  About Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:HOLI)

Hollysys Automation Technologies is a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China that enables its diversified industry and utility customers to improve operating safety, reliability, and efficiency. Founded in 1993, Hollysys has approximately 2,100 employees with 9 sales centers and 13 service centers in 21 cities in China and serves over 1700 customers in the industrial, railway, subway & nuclear industries. Its proprietary technologies are applied in product lines including Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), high-speed railway Train Control Center (TCC) and Automatic Train Protection (ATP), subway supervisory and control platform (SCADA), and nuclear conventional island automation and control products. Hollysys is the largest SCADA systems supplier to China's subway automation market, and is the only certified domestic automation control systems provider to the nuclear industry in China. Hollysys is also one of only five automation control systems and products providers approved by China's Ministry of Railways in the 200- 250kph high-speed rail segment, and is one of only two automation control systems and products providers approved in the 300-350kph high-speed rail segment.

  For more information, please contact:

   Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd.
   http://www.hollysys.com/

   Jennifer Zhang
   Investor Relations
   Tel:   +86-10-5898-1386
   Email: investors@hollysys.com

   Serena Wu
   Investor Relations
   Tel:   +1-646-593-8125
   Email: serena.wu@hollysys.com

Source: Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd.
   

CONTACT: Jennifer Zhang, Investor Relations, +86-10-5898-1386,
investors@hollysys.com, or Serena Wu, Investor Relations, +1-646-593-8125,
serena.wu@hollysys.com, both of Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd.

Web site: http://www.hollysys.com/

VerticalResponse Announces Business Association Program, with 10,000 Free Emails Per Month

Continues Commitment To Small Business Growth By Offering Discounts To Chambers and Associations Across The Country

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15 -- VerticalResponse, Inc. (http://www.verticalresponse.com) a leading provider of on-demand email marketing, online surveys and direct mail solutions today announced its Business Association Program to grant Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce 10,000 free pay-as-you-go emails per month, plus an additional 15% discount on online surveys and direct mail postcards. The Business Association Program also allows these qualified organizations to extend a 15% discount to their registered members for VerticalResponse's email marketing, online surveys and postcards as an additional feature for their members.

"We're committed to helping small businesses grow, and our Chamber and Association discounts will ensure their marketing dollars stretch further," said Janine Popick CEO of VerticalResponse. "This program will allow us to continue our support for the small business community on a much larger scale, which is really exciting."

Through the VerticalResponse Business Association Program, qualified Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations will be able to improve member communications by sending newsletters, event invitations and announcements to their members for free. As part of the Business Association Program, VerticalResponse also assists Chambers with marketing the discount to their customers, and educating their members on how to get started with VerticalResponse. Additionally, all Chambers and their members will have access to 25 MB of free image hosting, plus weekly webinars on subjects such as how email marketing and social media work together and list management features.

"VerticalResponse has helped me grow the Silicon Valley SBDC and keep in touch with members and clients," said Patrick Cook, Director of the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center. "We're excited to extend this great discount to our members so they can easily create emails to grow their small businesses."

How To Apply

Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce can easily apply for the Business Association Program online at http://www.verticalresponse.com/bap.

Within a few days, VerticalResponse will verify that the Association qualifies for the program. Once approved, a Chamber can start sending professional looking emails to its members for free. In exchange for free email marketing and discounted survey & postcards, the chamber or association will provide VerticalResponse with limited marketing initiatives on an annual basis.

Association Partner Program

VerticalResponse also offers an Association Partner Program for larger associations looking for co-branded opportunities. Qualified partners are eligible to earn commissions on all their members' purchases. Learn more about the Association Partner Program at http://www.verticalresponse.com/partner/.

About VerticalResponse

VerticalResponse, Inc. is a leading provider of self-service email marketing, online surveys and direct mail services empowering small businesses to easily create, manage and analyze their own direct marketing campaigns. VerticalResponse bundles email, online surveys and postcards to offer customers an integrated Web-based direct marketing solution that's intuitive and affordable. VerticalResponse is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For additional information, please visit http://www.verticalresponse.com

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Source: VerticalResponse, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jo Large of VerticalResponse, Inc.,+1-415-808-2457,
pr@verticalresponse.com

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

Panasonic Touch the Future Tour Lets Consumers Get Hands-On With Latest Cutting-Edge Technology For Home Entertainment and Digital Imaging

15-City Tour Kicks Off Today In New York, Los Angeles and Chicago Featuring Demonstrations of First Full HD 3D TVs, 3D Gaming, Internet-Connected TVs, LUMIX Digital Cameras and More Sweepstakes Will Make One Visitor in Each City Among the First To Own A Full HD 3D Home Theater System*

SECAUCUS, N.J., March 15 -- Panasonic, a global leader in consumer electronics technology, kicks off its 15-city "Panasonic Touch the Future Tour" today with events in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago.  The public tour will give consumers across the US an opportunity to see, hear and interact with the latest cutting-edge home entertainment products, including a chance to experience live the first Full HD 3D Home Theater systems.

The Panasonic Touch the Future Tour, which will visit 15 cities across the US over the next five weeks, will appear in popular, high-traffic venues in Atlanta; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Detroit; Houston; Los Angeles; Miami; Minneapolis; New York; Philadelphia; San Francisco; Seattle; Scottsdale, AZ; and Washington, DC.  A complete listing of event locations and dates can be found at http://www.panasonic.com/future.

"Panasonic has really raised the bar in consumer electronics for 2010," said Bob Perry, Senior Vice President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "From the launch of the world's first VIERA Full HD 3D Home Theater Systems, to IPTV-enabled HDTVs with Skype video calling, to LUMIX Digital Cameras and Camcorders that make it easy for anyone to capture crisp, clear memories, there has never been a more exciting time for consumers to take their home entertainment experience to a new level.  Many people may have heard about these new advances but we want to give consumers across the US a chance to experience it all for themselves and see first-hand how it can enrich their lives."

The Panasonic Touch the Future Tour features hands-on demonstrations of Panasonic's 2010 cutting-edge products and features including Full HD 3D Plasma Home Entertainment Systems, flat panel VIERA Plasma, LCD and LED HDTVs; Blu-ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems; and LUMIX Digital Cameras and Camcorders.  Highlights of the Tour include:

Experience VIERA Full HD 3D Home Theater - Visitors to the Panasonic Touch the Future Tour will be able to experience the world of 3D for the home with Panasonic's award-winning Full HD 3D Home Theater System featuring the VIERA VT25 Full HD 3D Plasma TV, the BDT350 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and Panasonic Active Shutter Eyewear.  Panasonic Full HD 3D Home Theater Systems are now available at select Best Buy Magnolia Home Theater stores.

"For many people, this will be the first opportunity for them to experience for themselves the immersive world of Full HD 3D," said Perry.  "People who have already had the chance to see one of our demos have been amazed at the depth and sense of being there that Full HD 3D delivers.  It is something they won't want to miss."

See the World's First Commercial 3D Television Channels - Panasonic will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of DIRECTV's new HD 3D channels set to debut in June 2010.  Demonstrations of the channels, which will deliver movies, sports and entertainment content from some of the world's most renowned 3D producers will be on display at Panasonic Touch the Future Tour events.  DIRECTV's HD 3D channels, powered by Panasonic, will offer a 24/7 3D DIRECTV Cinema and pay per view event channel focused on movies, documentaries and other programming, a 24/7 3D DIRECTV On Demand channel and a free 3D entertainment channel featuring event programming such as sports, music and other content.

Test Drive 3D Gaming - Computer graphics innovator NVIDIA will debut NVIDIA 3DTV Play(TM), a software solution that allows consumers to connect their GeForce® GPU-powered desktop or notebook computer to new 3D TVs, for the ultimate in big screen 3D gaming action. For the launch of 3DTV Play, NVIDIA  is teaming up with Panasonic on the Panasonic Touch the Future Tour, where visitors can test drive 3DTV Play-based PCs running on Panasonic's new VIERA® Full HD 3D TVs.

Connect with Skype-enabled HDTVs - Panasonic and Skype are taking VIERA HDTVs to a whole new level of connectivity in 2010 with Skype on Your TV.  Visitors will see demos about how select Panasonic 2010 VIERA HDTVs will enable you to place free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls, make calls to landline or mobile phones at Skype's low rates, receive inbound calls via a user's online Skype number, access Skype voicemail, participate in voice conference calls with up to 24 other parties.

Explore and Share with VIERA CAST IPTVs - Explore Panasonic's VIERA CAST(TM) enabled HDTVs which give owners access thousands of television and movie titles, share photos and videos with family and friends, make video calls, listen to their favorite musical artists, and stay up-to-date with the latest sports news and information.  In 2010, VIERA CAST-enabled HDTVs will feature wireless connectivity and add new features such as Netflix®, Twitter(TM), Skype(TM), Pandora®, and Fox Sports to an existing list of features which includes Amazon Video On Demand(TM), Google's YouTube(TM), Picasa(TM) Web Albums, Bloomberg and weather services.

Capture Your Memories - Learn about the intuitive features on Panasonic's range of easy- to-use Camcorders and LUMIX Digital Cameras.  See how simple it is to take great photos and videos and share the with family and friends right on your HDTV and online via VIERA CAST.  Tour visitors will also be able to meet professional photographers from the LUMIX Digital Photo Academy to learn tips on how to take the perfect picture.  Visit http://www.panasonic.com/future for specific dates and times to meet professional photographers in each city.

Join the Full HD 3D World - Panasonic's Touch the Future Tour Sweepstakes* will award one lucky visitor (18 years of age or older as of 3/15/10) in each of the 15 cities on the Tour a Full HD 3D Home Theater System featuring a Panasonic Full HD 3D VIERA Plasma HDTV, Panasonic 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and one pair of Panasonic Active Shutter Eyewear.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs.  Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

  Tour Dates & Locations
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  3/15 - 3/17 New York       Penn Pavilion          401 7th Ave at 33rd St
  3/15 - 3/17 Chicago        Tribune 445            445 S. Michigan Avenue
  3/15 - 3/17 Los Angeles    Hollywood and Highland 801 Hollywood Boulevard
  3/20 - 3/22 Boston         Copley Place           2 Copley Place
  3/22 - 3/24 Detroit        Detroit Opera House    1526 Broadway
  3/22 - 3/24 Scottsdale     Fashion Square Mall    7014 East Camelback Road
  3/25 - 3/27 Philadelphia   King of Prussia Mall   North Gulph Road
  3/29 - 3/31 Minneapolis    IDS Tower              80 8th Street South
  3/29 - 3/31 San Francisco  One Market Plaza       1 Market Street
  3/31 - 4/2  Washington, DC Union Station          50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
  4/6 - 4/8   Dallas         Grapevine Mills Mall   3000 Grapevine Mills
                                                     Parkway
  4/6 - 4/8   Seattle        Top of the Market      93 Pike Street, Suite
                                                     307
  4/7 - 4/9   Atlanta        595 North              595 North Ave, NW
                                                     Atlanta
  4/12 - 4/14 Houston        The Warehouse          4108 Dupont Street
  4/15 - 4/17 Miami          Ice Palace             59 Northwest 14th Street

* For full sweepstakes terms and conditions, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/future.

Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy, +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com, or Nick Rosen-Wachs, +1-212-798-9717,
nicholas.rosen-wachs@cohnwolfe.com, both of Cohn & Wolfe

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Harris Corporation's Dale Meyerrose Calls on Technical Community to Help Educate Consumers About Security Risks in Cyberspace

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- While nearly all of us today are users of cyberspace, only a few of us truly understand the risks that accompany every keystroke.  That's the reason technologists must find more direct and productive ways of discussing cyber and its associated security issues, said Retired Major General Dale Meyerrose (USAF), vice president and general manager for Cyberspace Solutions at Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS).

"During the past decade, cyberspace access and use have become ubiquitous assets in our society, but the way that we discuss cyber hasn't changed," said Meyerrose.  "The general user has become more knowledgeable about cyberspace, but is still not fully aware of its dangers.  Every individual who touches cyberspace is a user, consumer, threat, vulnerability, defender and attacker at the same time - irrespective of intent or capability."

Meyerrose made the comments during a keynote address at the recent Global Cybersecurity Policy conference at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Washington, DC.  One goal of the conference is to promote a public dialogue about cyberspace in support of the 2009 White House Cyberspace Policy Review committee's recommendation for a national public awareness and education campaign to promote cybersecurity.

According to Meyerrose, the rapid move of cyber into the general population has created a shift in defining and addressing the risks posed by today's interconnected world.  In office settings, for example, network security has changed drastically because of consumer-imposed demands.

"First, information-on-demand capabilities created new expectations about the availability of information," he explained.  "Browsers and data search engines, while not new, soared in importance.  Second, the social networking phenomenon meant that workers often had more capable and agile information technology at home than they had in the office.  In turn, they have become dissatisfied with the limitations of workplace networks, and often risk bypassing or ignoring security tools such as virus protectors and spam filters to get the information they seek.  As technologists, we must change the cyber dialogue to make consumers aware that cyber has no territorial boundaries.  There is no inside and outside of the office building or complex.  Cyber and network security are intertwined with basic information sharing and computing."

Meyerrose was the first chief information officer of the Intelligence Community.  Today, he is a strong advocate of the need to make cyberspace a trusted domain for both private and government sectors. He believes that priorities for cyber may soon parallel those of the nation's defense and intelligence missions.

More information about the Global Cybersecurity Policy conference is available at http://www.stevens.edu/cyberpolicy/

A world leader in cyber, Harris has been using state-of-the-art technology assessment techniques and architecture engineering for decades to define and operate secure networks supporting nationally critical programs.  Harris currently supports three of the nation's largest secure networks, including the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure, the National Reconnaissance Office network, and the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.  The company's technology countermeasures and monitoring capabilities proactively safeguard vital information assets supporting the missions of U.S. military, intelligence, transportation and commerce customers.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

Source: Harris Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Sleighton Meyer, Harris Government Communications Systems,
+1-321-727-6514, sleighton.meyer@harris.com; Jim Burke, Harris Corporation,
+1-321-727-9131, jim.burke@harris.com; Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation -
Washington, D.C., +1-202-729-3732, marc.raimondi@harris.com

Web Site:  http://www.harris.com/