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Radware Continues to Revitalize the Alteon Product Line; Introducing Two New Alteon Switches

Less than one-year since acquiring Nortel's Alteon assets, Radware expands product offering to align datacenter application infrastructure with business requirements

MAHWAH, N.J., March 9 -- Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced the expansion of its Alteon® Application Switch product line with two new OnDemand switches®, the Alteon 4408 and Alteon 4416. The Alteon 4-series is available less than one-year after Radware acquired Nortel's layer 4-7 application switching business, and rounds-out the product suite together with the recently introduced Alteon 5412, which now offers complete application delivery throughput coverage up to 20 Gbps.

According to market analysis from IDC(1), a leading provider of global IT research and advice, Layer 4-7 switches that can provide good visibility into application use on the network and enable a 'pay-as-you-grow' IT philosophy will be integral in creating the next-generation datacenter. This is fueled by a need to evolve datacenter network architecture that can fluidly adapt to real-time business demands; allowing organizations to fully leverage the benefits of hosted datacenters, cloud services, and a global workforce.

With a focus on business-IT alignment in the datacenter, Radware's Alteon 4-series provides the required application insight to efficiently scale both service and throughput levels based on business demand. The Alteon 4-series, built on Radware's on demand infrastructure approach, enables Alteon customers to start with a certain bandwidth and application services to meet current operational needs, and then increase capacity and capabilities on a 'pay-as-you-grow' model - without replacing or rebooting supporting hardware - whilst maintaining high performance levels in layers 4-7. Leveraging simple, easy-to-deploy software license upgrades, coupled with Radware's five-year platform longevity guarantee, Alteon customers gain a 'future-proofed' datacenter solution that successfully meets application needs across Layers 4-7, ensures transaction completion with maximum performance, and minimizes capacity planning risks.

"The network is on a course to deliver a broad base of services to the datacenter and application networking is at the heart of driving the datacenter to be more responsive, in real-time, to business needs," said Lucinda Borovick, Research Vice President for IDC's Datacenter Networks service. "Radware's expanded Alteon suite will be a strategic resource for Alteon customers' datacenters, as these products enable the network to provide business value to the organization by standing between mission-critical applications and the global network of end-users."

"We had very high expectations from Radware concerning the launch of their new Alteon platforms, and Radware delivered with the launch of the Alteon 5412 last quarter," stated CY Hwang, Managing Director Openbase Korea. "The Alteon 5-series has already been deployed and tested by several of our customers, who have told us they are very happy especially with the technical innovation, support stability and high performance levels. Based on this feedback, we believe that the new Alteon 4-series will also attain great heights."

"There is a clear pent up demand amongst many of our long time customers that use Alteon technology; they need greater capacities, advanced features and first rate  support," said Bart Graf, Principal of Integration Partners Corporation, a leading US secure networking solutions provider.  "Radware has addressed these needs by re-energizing the Alteon product line - further enhancing the platforms with leading Radware technologies. With the launch of the Alteon 5412 and now the 4 Series platforms, Radware is helping us provide our customers with the products, support and innovation they need to build their businesses."

Radware acquired the Alteon line on March 31, 2009, and made a commitment to advance the product portfolio to protect customers' application switching investments. Today's Alteon 4-series launch comes on the heels of the Alteon 5412 high-end solution introduction; representing a critical proof point in Radware's year of investment in research, development and engineering support and plans to continue to invest and further evolve the Alteon product line.

"Enterprises will increase their investments in datacenter technologies as a way to improve business agility - especially as cloud services, IT-communications convergence and the software-services industries have a transformative effect on the network, while data center consolidation, virtualization and similar initiatives support the need for cost cutting and productivity enhancement," said Ilan Kinreich, Chief Operating Officer, Radware. "The Alteon 4-series is a core component of both the current and next-generation datacenter; strategically aligning business-IT investments through real-time awareness, increased speed, performance, and compliance of mission-critical applications."

Alteon 4408 and 4416 Specifications

Similar to other Alteon application switch models, the 4-series combines the unique Alteon Virtual Matrix Architecture (VMA) technology with Radware's industry-recognized hardware platforms, resulting in performance leadership for optimal Quality of Experience. The switches are designed and built as specialized high-performance Layer 4-7 application delivery switches with backward compatibility.  Extending throughput capacity by up to 4 Gbps, the Alteon 4408 and 4416 deliver breakthrough performance including 215K Layer 4 and 135K Layer 7 Transactions per Second and the fastest response time.

They enable the broadest range of performance traffic management and control services with six-Gigabit Ethernet (GE) and two small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports on the Alteon 4408, and twelve GE, four SFP ports and dual, out-of-band management ports on the Alteon 4416.  Both switches also offer a serial management port and a USB port for simplified software upgrades and recovery as well as redundant power supply configurations.

Trade-in Program

The Company is offering attractive trade-in credits and a seamless upgrade path to current Alteon customers interested in the Alteon 4-series application switch. For more information on Radware's trade-in program, please contact your nearest Radware office.

"Alteon is Back": The Battle Continues

Radware continues its "Alteon is Back" campaign (http://www.alteonisback.com/) with not only the second installment of its super hero saga combating his evil network archenemies (Episode 2: Alteon - Power Play), additional wallpapers, screen savers and other extras such as ringtones but also a contest, which runs from March 15th thru March 19th, 2010. Participants will be required to find a hidden reference each day with one prize awarded per day. Information pertaining to contest rules, eligibility, daily clues and prizes can be found on http://www.alteonisback.com/community and or on Radware's Twitter page (http://www.twitter.com/radware).

About Radware

Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), the global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart". For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.

(1) IDC, "Worldwide Datacenter Layer 4-7 Switch 2010-2014 Forecast", Doc #221590, January, 2010.

  Press Relations:
  Joyce Anne Shulman
  +1 201 785 3209
  joyceannes@radware.com

Source: Radware Ltd
   

CONTACT:  Press Relations, Joyce Anne Shulman of Radware Ltd,
+1-201-785-3209, joyceannes@radware.com

Web Site:  http://www.radware.com/

VoSKY's Exchange Gateway Helps Global Engineering Consultant Significantly Cut International Calling Costs

VoSKY's PBX-to-Skype gateway delivers quick ROI, enables reporting on phone usage and improves international business collaboration for Vector

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 9 -- Leading global engineering and environmental consultant Vector Engineering, has deployed VoSKY's PBX-to-Skype gateway to dramatically reduce its international calling costs, enable reporting on company phone usage and enhance intra-office communications.

With worldwide office locations in South America and Australia, Vector Engineering installed a VoSKY Exchange 9080 gateway to its ESI PBX at its office in Grass Valley, California, enabling employees to make high-quality free Internet-based Skype calls between their offices in different cities and different countries.

Employees make the calls using their conventional desktop PBX handsets, and the gateways automatically route calls over Skype according to Vector's numbering plan. Employees are also able to make calls to non-Skype customers and colleagues for a fraction of the price of traditional calls using SkypeOUT.

In addition the gateways enable the company's remote and mobile workers to make low-cost inbound office calls from any location via Skype, with the Skype call routed over the VoSKY gateway to the company's PBX. Skype trunking has delivered further cost savings to Vector as the company now no longer needs to rent private intra-office lines.

Frank Magni, corporate IT manager for Vector Engineering, said: "With offices spread across the globe our international phone bills were costly. We needed a solution which would help cut the cost significantly as well as deliver greater reporting functionality.

"VoSKY's Exchange has helped us to save a ton of money and the team have been especially helpful in configuring our accounts to help us make further savings. Furthermore, the gateway has in-fact paid for itself in less than five months - delivering a fantastic ROI, I think the product is great!"

David Tang, Global VP of Marketing for VoSKY, said: "VoSKY offers enterprises an easy and cost-effective way to integrate Skype into their communications network. The gateways not only deliver considerable cost savings to companies in a managed way, but also enable them to benefit from advanced functionalities, enhancing day-to-day business communications.

"Our VoSKY Exchange gateway has enabled Vector to benefit from significant cost savings of Skype. By using the gateways businesses typically can realise savings of up to 90% over traditional telephony, freeing up funds which can be re-directed into other areas of the business."

Vector plans to make further savings by deploying a VoSKY Exchange Pro VIS8 at its Golden Colorado office early next year.

VoSKY's gateways Skype-enable a company's existing phone system to allow businesses to take advantage of Internet Telephony without replacing their existing network infrastructure. The scalable, enterprise-grade gateways fully integrate Skype with the company system, so employees can make and receive Skype calls from their regular office phone -- no Skype software, computers, or headsets are required, making them easy for telecoms and IT managers to configure and manage.

About VoSKY

Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, VoSKY is the global leader in empowering businesses to leverage Skype, the world's largest VoIP community. The company's proven, enterprise-grade solutions create new opportunities for small-to-medium size businesses (SMBs) and enterprises to reduce communications costs and improve productivity. VoSKY Exchange, the company's flagship product, is an award-winning PBX-to-Skype application gateway that seamlessly integrates a company's phone system with Skype. This plug-and-play platform is compatible with any existing TDM or IP PBX phone system.

VoSKY is a wholly owned subsidiary of Actiontec Electronics. In addition to its headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA, VoSKY maintains branch offices in Colorado Springs, CO; Basingstoke, United Kingdom; Beijing, China; Bogota, Colombia; Shanghai, China; and Taipei, Taiwan. For more information please visit the VoSKY website at http://www.vosky.com.

Source: VoSKY
   

CONTACT:  Stephanie Wu of VoSKY, +1-408-752-7700, s.wu@vosky.com, or
Priya Mistry or Craig Coward, 01625 511966, vosky@contextpr.co.uk, both of
Context Public Relations for VoSKY

NBC Universal and Bigpoint Announce First Ever MMO Based Upon the Television Phenomenon, Battlestar Galactica: Battlestar Galactica Online

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2010--

    - NBC Universal and Bigpoint Announce Frakkin' Sweet 3D Browser-Based
MMOG at 2010 Game Developers Conference

    - Co-Development With Unity Pushes Visual and Technology Boundaries

    The global market leader in browser-based Massively Multiplayer Online
Games (MMOG), Bigpoint, (http://bigpoint.com) will be demonstrating the next
generation of client-free PC gaming at Game Developers Conference 2010.
Leading its product slate for 2010 will be Battlestar Galactica Online, a
tactical space combat and adventure MMOG based upon Syfy's Battlestar
Galactica series. The MMOG, inspired by one of the most popular science
fiction series in television history, will launch worldwide exclusively this
fall on Syfy.com for a 30 day period. The Unity co-developed MMOG will offer
state of the art graphics that can be played directly in an Internet browser.
The teaser website for Battlestar Galactica Online is available at
http://www.bgo.bigpoint.com and Bigpoint will be discussing this announcement
at booth 2038 at Game Developers Conference, March 9th-12th. Battlestar
Galactica Online is licensed through Universal Partnerships & Licensing, on
behalf of the NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.

    Battlestar Galactica is the gripping saga of humanity's last remnants and
their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon
enemies. Redefining the space opera with its gritty realism, Galactica's
intensity, issues-driven topicality, and command performances have garnered
it numerous awards, including three Emmy(R) Awards and the prestigious George
Foster Peabody Award. The show was recognized by the American Film Institute
(AFI) as one of the most outstanding programs of the year two years running.
The series was produced by Universal Cable Productions and executive produced
by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. The outstanding ensemble cast was led by
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James
Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park.

    "Battlestar Galactica is a supremely gameable intellectual property, with
compelling character classes, a fantastic array of ships and weaponry,
multiple worlds, and a dramatic storyline," said Bill Kispert, VP & GM,
Digital Platforms, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. " We are excited to
work with Bigpoint - and our partners at Universal Cable Productions and Syfy
- to bring an epic, accessible, and 'always on' BSG experience to fans of the
franchise and online gamers alike."

    "Cooperation between Bigpoint and NBC Universal is a very important
strategic step for us," explains Heiko Hubertz, CEO and founder of Bigpoint.
"Battlestar Galactica has a huge and passionate fan base. We are proud to be
able to publish such an internationally famous title as one of our online
games. For the first time ever, we're relying completely on Unity in order to
offer our users fantastic game graphics right in their browsers."

    Battlestar Galactica Online is the first game inspired by a blockbuster
Hollywood franchise to be fully developed on Unity technology for MMO
audiences. This platform independent engine makes it possible to produce
real-time 3D applications such as MMO games with exceptionally high quality
graphics without having to download a client.

    Players will be able to choose to play as cylons or humans in a constant
struggle to control the universe or just survive its perils. A blend of
tactical space combat, exploration, and mission-based gameplay will provide a
diverse experience. The dramatic missions will define the game's overall
storyline, enabling the player to delve into mysteries of the Battlestar
universe. Battlestar Galactica Online will create a new standard for web
games, with beautiful 3d graphics and innovative game mechanics bringing a
new level of game play to browser based MMOG. Assets from the television
production will be integrated into the game to deliver an even more authentic
experience.

    The game is being developed by Artplant (http://artplant.no), a Norwegian
development studio specializing in 3d web MMOGs.

    PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, GRAPHICAL
MATERIAL AND INFORMATION ABOUT BIGPOINT AND THE OTHER COMPANIES INVOLVED:

    ftp://ftp-private-pub.bigpoint.net

    Username: press_gdc

    Password: gdc

   
    Contact:

    Bigpoint GmbH
    Janine Griffel
    Head of PR
    Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-163
    Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7163
    E-Mail: j.griffel@bigpoint.net

    Bigpoint GmbH
    Rene Hamann
    Product PR Manager
    Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-183
    Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7183
    E-Mail: r.hamann@bigpoint.net

Source: Bigpoint GmbH

Contact: Bigpoint GmbH, Janine Griffel, Head of PR, Tel.: +49-(0)40 881413-163, Fax: +49-(0)40 881413-7163, E-Mail: j.griffel@bigpoint.net ; Bigpoint GmbH, Rene Hamann, Product PR Manager, Tel.: +49-(0)40 881413-183, Fax: +49-(0)40 881413-7183, E-Mail: r.hamann@bigpoint.net .

Bigpoint and Unity Pit Online Gamers Against Smart Phone Gamers as They Debut the First Ever Technical Demo of Real-Time Cross-Platform Online Gaming

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2010--

    - Online Games Developer and Game Engine Company to Demonstrate How They
Will Tear Down Platform Barriers at Game Developers Conference 2010

    Bigpoint, the global market leader in Browser MMOs, today announced that
it will be demonstrating the next generation of browser based games and the
future of multiplayer gaming with a multiplatform technical demo, codenamed
Uniter, that illustrates how multiplayer gaming can be achieved across
multiple platforms like smart phones and PCs.

    Leveraging Unity, Bigpoint can develop games for browser, console or
smart phones with the goal of creating a truly open gaming platform. Bigpoint
is currently working on other different Unity projects, the first technical
demonstration of them (codename "Uniter") will be presented at the GDC. The
Uniter technology will be demonstrated with the help of a racing game that
shows how Unity allows Bigpoint to develop games that are completely
synchronous, so the players can compete and interact in real-time on multiple
platforms. This is the first time that cross-platform gaming has been
realized in this form and will provide the industry with a first look at the
future of gaming. A Bigpoint user will be able to play the same character in
the game on different platforms. Which means that you can start in the
morning on your PC, pick up the same game exactly where you left off on the
bus using your smart phone and after that at home on your console. It will be
always the same game and the same character.

    PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR THE FULL RELEASE,
GRAPHICAL MATERIAL AND INFORMATION ABOUT BIGPOINT AND THE OTHER COMPANIES
INVOLVED

    ftp://ftp-private-pub.bigpoint.net

    Username: press_gdc

    Password: gdc

   
    Contact:
    Bigpoint GmbH
    Janine Griffel
    Head of PR
    Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-163
    Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7163
    E-Mail: j.griffel@bigpoint.net
    or
    Bigpoint GmbH
    René Hamann
    Product PR Manager
    Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-183
    Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7183
    E-Mail: r.hamann@bigpoint.net

Source: Bigpoint GmbH

Contact: Bigpoint GmbH, Janine Griffel, Head of PR, Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-163, Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7163, E-Mail: j.griffel@bigpoint.net, or Bigpoint GmbH, René Hamann, Product PR Manager, Tel.: +49-(0)40-881413-183, Fax: +49-(0)40-881413-7183, E-Mail: r.hamann@bigpoint.net

Epson Announces Two High-Volume Business Color Ink Jet Printers for Workgroups and Network Printing Environments

Epson B-310N and B-510DN Provide Powerful Productivity and Affordable Color Printing

LONG BEACH, Calif., March 9 -- Epson America today announced a pair of powerful, compact business color ink jet printers - the Epson B-310N and B-510DN. Designed for workgroups and small to medium size businesses, the B-310N and B-510DN provide high-volume color network printing with exceptional performance, reliability and productivity. Easy to own and operate, the B-310N and B-510DN printers offer high-yield ink cartridges, a high-capacity front loading paper cassette and an affordable ink cost per color page.

"There is a big demand for fast, economical color network printing in a variety of business environments ranging from real estate offices to medical clinics and the Epson B-510DN and B-310N more than fill this gap," said Anna Jen, director of new business development, Epson America, Inc. "Businesses that print a lot of color documents or wishing to print more in color will benefit most from the new Epson B-Series printers."

Both models feature high-capacity front paper cassettes that hold up to 500 sheets to facilitate high-volume, uninterrupted printing; the B-510DN holds letter or legal-size paper and the B-310N holds letter-size paper with an optional legal-size paper cassette. In addition, both the B-310N and B-510DN provide networkability, fast print speeds and high yield ink cartridges. They also offer hassle-free operation and maintenance to help users get back to the business of producing printed color documents that help enhance productivity and communication.

About the Epson B-310N

The Epson B-310N is the economical color network printer to own and operate offering speeds of 19 black/18 color ISO pages per minute (1) and ink costs as low as 6¢ per color page (2) (based on cartridge MSRP divided by ISO page yield). Other key features include:

  --  High-capacity paper cassette to boost productivity by holding up to
      500 letter-size sheets (legal-size paper cassette optional)
  --  Four individual, high-yield ink cartridges which allow about 3,000
      pages (black) and 3,500 pages (color) to be printed before replacement
      (ISO page yield) (2)
  --  Versatile rear sheet feeder to support specialty media like envelopes,
      sheet labels, and Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
  --  Monthly duty cycle of 10,000 pages (2,000 recommended) to support busy
      workgroups (3)
  --  Easy maintenance with intelligent nozzle verification system which
      checks and cleans the print head on a regular basis to ensure premium
      print quality
  --  ENERGY STAR® qualified
  --  MSRP:  $399

  About the Epson B-510DN

The Epson B-510DN delivers high operational cost savings with ink costs as low as 4¢ per color page (2), when using the highest capacity ink cartridges available for the printer (based on cartridge MSRP divided by ISO page yield). Other key features include:

  --  High print productivity with speeds of 19 black/18 color ISO ppm (1)
  --  Easy to replace, high yield ink cartridges to reduce downtime and
      increase productivity
  --  Highest yield ink cartridges which print about 8,000 pages (black) and
      7,000 pages (color) before replacement (2)
  --  High-capacity front loading paper cassette to facilitate high volume
      printing by holding up to 500 letter or legal-size sheets
  --  Paper saving built-in duplexer for double-sided printing to help
      stretch budgets
  --  Versatile rear sheet feeder for specialty media such as labels,
      envelopes and Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
  --  High color print productivity with monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages
      (4,000 pages recommended) (3)
  --  Easy maintenance with intelligent nozzle verification system which
      checks and cleans the print head on a regular basis to ensure premium
      print quality
  --  ENERGY STAR® qualified
  --  MSRP:  $599

  Availability and Support

The Epson B-310N and B-510DN are currently available through distribution, direct market resellers, online resellers, and Epson's retail site http://www.epsonstore.com. Epson business color ink jet printers come with a one-year limited warranty. For more information about the Epson B-510DN and B-310N business color ink jet printers, visit http://www.epson.com.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 companies around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.

Note: Specifications subject to change.  Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other products and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(1) ISO ppm is based on the new print international standard for measuring print speed. Black and color print speeds are determined in default, single-sided mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See http://www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports.

(2) Cost per page is the combined cost of black and three colors, derived from the ink cartridge MSRP divided by cartridge yield. Cartridge yields are based on continuous printing of a suite of five black and color pages as required by ISO/IEC 24712. Actual yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "Replace cartridge" signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All inks are used for both black and color printing. Both the B-510DN and B-310N ship with standard-capacity ink cartridges. For more information about yields, see http://www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo

(3) Monthly duty cycle is the highest duty a user could expect in a month, based on near-constant operation of a device of this kind. It is not recommended that the device be run at this duty. For best device performance, run the device at the recommended duty.

Source: Epson America, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Caroline Zubieta of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-4026,
Caroline_Zubieta@ea.epson.com, or Jane Fainer of Walt & Company,
+1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.epson.com/

Tweetshare Delivers Twitter Fan Pages

New application from Fuze Box allows Twitter users to publish and promote content, generate conversation threads and create a branded Twitter presence using existing Twitter accounts

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9 -- Fuze Box, the leading provider of visual collaboration applications for consumers and businesses, today introduced Tweetshare, a Twitter-based application that allows anyone to immediately publish any type of content to the web--including HD video, presentations, images and more--and automatically start Twitter conversation threads around their content. Tweetshare also announced a new iPhone app that allows mobile users to upload content, tweet and create discussions on the Tweetshare platform. The app is available globally on the Apple App Store today.

A social alternative to static landing pages, and similar to Facebook fan pages, YouTube channels and blogs, Tweetshare Fan Pages provide a place where Twitter users can post relevant content and initiate real-time conversations. Tweetshare turns every comment into a tweet that is then shared with the Twitter community, virally promoting the content. Any comments made on the Tweetshare Fan Page or similarly, made on Twitter in response to posted content is also automatically threaded on the page, displaying the full breadth of conversation.

Getting started is simple: simply log onto Tweetshare using your existing Twitter credentials, post content to your Tweetshare page and start the conversation by tweeting it out.

Tweetshare also provides built-in content promotion, measurement and analytics tools, including polling functionality and the ability for users to become a fan of a brand's Tweetshare Fan Page. Like YouTube channels and Facebook pages, Tweetshare Fan Pages can be branded and customized, with variable color schemes and multimedia assets.

Marketers, brands and businesses both large and small can sign up for free branded Twitter Fan Pages starting today at http://www.tweetshare.com/.

"By creating branded Twitter pages hosted on Tweetshare, marketers have an ideal landing page to engage in richer conversations with their audience," said Patrick Moran, chief strategy officer of Fuze Box's Tweetshare. "Tweetshare integrates brands' content directly into the Twitter stream, adding a viral element to the conversation and providing an aggregated, interactive channel, other than a company's blog or website, to connect with current and potential customers."

  Use Tweetshare to:

  --  Create a branded Twitter page to host and promote any type of content
  --  Automatically generate a landing page around an event, promotion or
      contest
  --  Host an online media room with videos, presentations, images and PDFs
  --  Perform market research on new campaigns, post surveys on different
      topics and get immediate feedback from the Twitter community

Tweetshare will be demonstrating the application's functionality at SXSW by working with video bloggers who will post live content from the interactive, video and music events.

Visit http://www.tweetshare.com to find out more, and begin using Tweetshare today.  To see a video of Tweetshare in action, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vWeJjgHT3M.

About Fuze Box

Fuze Box is a leading platform provider of visual collaboration applications for consumers and businesses. Its applications - Fuze Meeting, Fuze Messenger, Fuze Movie and Tweetshare - allow people to communicate, collaborate and share from any device, anywhere in the world.  The company's technology is based on a real-time visual communications platform that converges messaging, telephony, high-definition, synchronized video and image sharing across the enterprise, the web and mobile networks. For more information, please visit http://www.fuzebox.com.

  Media Contact

  Meredith Obendorfer for Sparkpr
  415.321.1882
  Meredith@sparkpr.com

Source: Fuze Box
   

CONTACT:  Meredith Obendorfer for Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1882,
Meredith@sparkpr.com

Web Site:  http://www.fuzebox.com/
http://www.tweetshare.com/

Inmarsat plc Reports Full Year Results 2009

LONDON, March 9, 2010--     Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, today reported consolidated
financial results for the year ended 31 December 2009.

    Inmarsat plc - Full Year 2009 Highlights

   
    - Total revenue $1,038.1m up 4.2% (2008: $996.7m)
    - Inmarsat Global MSS revenue $682.8m up 10.4% (2008: $618.4m)
    - EBITDA $594.2m up 11.9% (2008: $531.2m)
    - Adjusted EPS[1] $0.38 up 26.7% (2008: $0.30)
    - 2nd interim dividend of 20.63 cents US$, up 13.4% on 2008 final
      dividend
    - Full year dividend increase 10%
    - Free cash flow up 54% to $349.0m

    Q4 2009 Inmarsat Group[2] Highlights

   
    - Q4 revenue $181.5m up 13.0% (2008: $160.6m)
    - Q4 MSS revenue $176.9m up 12.5% (2008: $157.2m)
    - Q4 EBITDA $119.7m up 18.0% (2008: $101.4m)
    - $650m refinancing completed, lowering cost of debt
    - Acquisition of Segovia government solutions business

    Andrew Sukawaty, Inmarsat's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, said, "We finished the year strongly and continue to see good
trading conditions in all our markets. 2009 was a transformational year for
our satellite network, our service portfolio and our distribution
arrangements, giving us a strong platform to maintain our market leadership.
We are entering 2010 with a positive outlook, revenue growth momentum and new
growth opportunities ahead of us."

    Inmarsat Global results

    Our Inmarsat Global business delivered growth in MSS revenue
of 10.4% for the year ended 31 December 2009. Our maritime revenue was up
7.4% and was driven by strong take up and usage of our Fleet and
FleetBroadband services. Our FleetBroadband service has gained widespread
market acceptance since becoming globally available at the beginning of 2009.
We are also pleased with the progress of our new FleetBroadband 150 service
which has been successful in attracting new business from smaller vessels.

    The land mobile sector revenue growth of 3.3% was mainly due
to growth in our BGAN service. BGAN revenue for the year increased by 33% as
a result of growth in subscribers and migration from older services. BGAN
ARPU strengthened in the second half of the year and reached $288 per month
in the fourth quarter. We also saw growth in revenue from our low data rate
services, showing the benefit of our collaboration with SkyWave which was
completed during the year.

    Our aeronautical and leasing sectors continued to see strong
revenue growth, being up 18% and 30%, respectively, for the year. Customer
acceptance and take up of our SwiftBroadband service have been ahead of our
expectations and additions of SwiftBroadband terminals began to exceed our
established Swift 64 service in the second half of the year. In-flight
cellular services for airline passengers made good progress during the year,
but remain at an early stage in terms of revenue contribution.

    Net operating costs for Inmarsat Global were down 1.9%,
contributing to growth in EBITDA of 14.8% to $495.5m.

    Stratos results

    Our Stratos business recorded revenue growth of 1.0% for the
year. Growth of 3.8% in MSS revenue was offset by a decline in Broadband
revenues. Although Broadband revenues were lower year over year, the
profitability and cash flow of this division has improved. Operating costs at
Stratos increased marginally by 0.7% for the year and Stratos ended the year
with growth in EBITDA of 2.2% to $100.5m.

    Dividend

    The dividend announced today will be paid as a second interim
dividend and will be paid in lieu of a final dividend for the 2009 financial
year. The dividend payment date will be 1 April to holders of record on 19
March 2010. Together with the interim dividend of 12.73 US$ cents paid in
October 2009, the total dividend for 2009 will be 33.36 US$ cents, an
increase of 10.0% on the total 2008 dividend.

    Liquidity

    The Group ended the year with a strong balance sheet and
significant available liquidity. At 31 December 2009, the Group had net
borrowings of $1,319.5m, made up of cash of $226.8m and total borrowings of
$1,546.3m. Taking into consideration our cash on hand and available but
undrawn borrowing facilities of $210.0m, the Group had total available
liquidity of $436.8m at the end of the year. During the fourth quarter we
refinanced over $600m of debt that fell due in 2012 with new debt at lower
cost and not maturing until 2017. The Group has no debt maturities in the
next twelve months.

    Outlook

    We believe demand from commercial and government customers is continuing
to expand, particularly for our data services. With a portfolio of broadband
services now deployed globally in all our markets, we are further able to
meet our customer needs and continue our revenue growth. In addition, we are
excited about entering the handheld satellite phone voice market and believe
this represents an attractive new growth opportunity for the future. In view
of these factors we believe the Group can continue to deliver solid revenue
growth in 2010.

    Allowing for approximately $10m of planned capital expenditure
that has been deferred from 2009 to 2010, we expect our 2010 cash capital
expenditure to be in the region of $160 to $170m, including capital
expenditure for our Stratos division and deferred satellite payments.

    Other Information

    A webcast recording of our results presentation to be held on
9 March at 9:30am will be posted to our website after the event. To access
the webcast please go to the investor relations section of our website at
http://www.inmarsat.com. Inmarsat management will also host a conference call
on Tuesday, 9 March at 2:00pm London time (United States 9:00am EST). To
access the call, please dial +44(0)20-7162-0025 and enter the access code
858360. A recording of the call will be available for one week after the
event. To access the recording please dial +44(0)20-7031-4064 and enter the
access code 858360. The call will also be available by webcast accessible via
the investor relations section of our website.

    Our Financial Reports

    Our subsidiaries Inmarsat Group Limited and Stratos Global
Corporation are required by the terms of their outstanding debt securities to
report consolidated financial results. Inmarsat plc is the ultimate parent
company of the Group. A copy of the financial report for Stratos Global
Corporation for the year ended 31 December 2009 can be accessed via the
investor relations section of our website. We expect Inmarsat Group Limited
to report full year 2009 results on or before 30 April 2010 and a copy of
these results can also be accessed via our website at that time.

    To assist analysts and investors in their understanding of the
results announced today, the following unaudited financial tables for the
fourth quarter are provided for Inmarsat Group Limited.

   
    Inmarsat Group Limited
   
    Revenue Breakdown (unaudited)     Fourth quarter ended December 31,
                                          2009       2008          %
                                                              Difference
    Revenues                                  (US$ in millions)
    Maritime sector:
    voice services                        25.7       26.3       (2.3%)
    data services                         65.5       56.6       15.7%
    Total maritime sector                 91.2       82.9       10.0%
    Land mobile sector:
    voice services                         2.0        2.6      (23.1%)
    data services                         35.7       32.3       10.5%
    Total land mobile sector              37.7       34.9        8.0%
    Aeronautical sector                   20.6       18.2       13.2%
    Leasing                               27.4       21.2       29.2%
    Total mobile satellite 
     communications services             176.9      157.2       12.5%
    Other income                           4.6        3.4       35.3%
    Total revenue                        181.5      160.6       13.0%

    Inmarsat Group Limited

    Net Operating Costs             Fourth quarter ended December 31,
    (unaudited)   
                                        2009        2008       % Difference
                                              (US$ in millions)
    Employee benefit costs              32.7        23.7            38.0%
    Network and satellite               13.6        11.0            23.6%
    operations costs
    Other operating costs               20.0        31.2           (35.9%)
    Work performed by the Group         (4.5)       (6.7)          (32.8%)
    and capitalised
    Total net operating costs           61.8        59.2             4.4%

    Forward-looking Statements

    Certain statements in this announcement constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual
results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially
different from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These
factors include: general economic and business conditions; changes in
technology; timing or delay in signing, commencement, implementation and
performance of programmes, or the delivery of products or services under
them; structural change in the satellite industry; relationships with
customers; competition; and ability to attract personnel. You are cautioned
not to rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date of this announcement. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any
change in events, conditions or circumstances.

    ---------------------------------

    [1] Adjusted for the impact of $28.8m of non-recurring interest cost
associated with refinancing activity completed during the fourth quarter
2009.

    [2] Inmarsat Group Limited results exclude the results of Stratos Global
Corporation.

Source: Inmarsat plc

Contact: Inmarsat, London, UK. Investor Enquiries: Simon Ailes, +44-20-7728-1518, simon_ailes@inmarsat.com ; Media Enquiries: Christopher McLaughlin, +44-20-7728-1015, christopher_mclaughlin@inmarsat.com

PT Adds IP-Based Radar/Sensor Recording and Playback Platform to its Air Traffic Control and Defense Communication Systems

Next Generation MPR2000 Supports Radar Formats and Sensor Protocols for Enhanced Interoperability and Worldwide Deployment

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, March 9 -- PT (NASDAQ: PTIX), the recently rebranded Performance Technologies, a leading global provider of advanced network communications solutions, today announced the introduction of its MPR2000 Radar and Sensor Data Recording/Playback System. The new offering enables integrators to more easily expand their existing air traffic control recording systems and leverage new technologies to build next generation, IP-based sensor and radar recording solutions.

The MPR2000 Data Record/Playback System is the newest addition to the company's suite of air traffic control and defense communication systems, complementing the world class MPS1000 Data Distribution Server which transports multiple radar formats and sensor interfaces over IP. For over a decade, PT systems have provided extremely reliable and highly available services over IP networks, by gathering and delivering vital data such as weather, flight tracking, and ground surveillance. The company's presence in air traffic control and defense-related communication systems includes over 3,500 systems deployed in 30 different countries.

PT's MPR2000 expands the current portfolio by adding the capability to easily record and play back radar/sensor data. The record feature stores data in raw or payload format with highly accurate timestamping, enabling the user to view previously captured data as source material to analyze or transmit to remote archive locations. A unique feature of the MPR2000 is its multiple playback function, whereby simultaneous sessions may be conducted and widely distributed to discrete users. The MPR2000 employs a web-based user interface simplifying set-up, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance in order to create an intuitive, user-friendly experience. Unlike other offerings, these capabilities apply to the entire platform as well as to specific radar/sensor ports (links) running specific communications protocols. Finally, MPR2000's flexible platform accepts optional processor blades and PT's NexusWare® Linux® distribution, enabling tight integration of applications and reducing the need for additional servers.

"PT is very proud to introduce the newest member of our Air Traffic Control portfolio," said Ed Bizari, Vice President of Military, Aerospace, and Government Systems for PT. "Coupled with our popular, field proven MPS1000, the MPR2000 delivers a one-two punch to provide mission-critical, IP communication solutions, and it represents our ongoing commitment to the Air Traffic Control and government systems industry to provide best in class products."

PT is demonstrating its Air Traffic Control solutions that include the MPR2000, the MPS1000, and the company's IPnexus® EMS at the ATC Global Exhibition and Conference, March 9-11, 2010, in Stand R301A in Amsterdam RAI.

Online Resources

Air traffic and defense communication system architects needing more information on PT's MPR2000 system, the MPS1000 server, and other leading communication solutions can access the following online resources:

  -- MPR2000 Data Record/Playback System:  http://go.pt.com/mpr2000
  -- MPS1000 Data Distribution Server:  http://go.pt.com/mps1000
  -- NexusWare® Radar/Sensor Communications Software:  http://go.pt.com/wan
  -- IPnexus EMS (Element Management System):  http://go.pt.com/ems

  About PT (http://www.pt.com)

PT (NASDAQ:PTIX) is a global supplier of advanced network communications solutions to carrier, government, and OEM markets. PT's portfolio includes IP-centric network elements and applications designed for high availability, scalability, and long life cycle deployments. The company's entire line of offerings is anchored by IPnexus®, PT's own IP-native, highly integrated platforms and element management systems. OEMs and application developers, including PT itself, leverage the robust carrier grade Linux® development environment and rich suite of communications protocols (PT's NexusWare®) of IPnexus Application-Ready Systems as a cornerstone component of their end product value proposition. PT's SEGway(TM) Signaling Solutions provide low cost, high density signaling, advanced routing, IP migration, gateway capabilities, SIP bridge, and core-to-edge distributed intelligence. The company's Xpress(TM) NGN applications enable evolving Mobile 2.0, Multi-media, and IMS based revenue generating services. PT is headquartered in Rochester, NY and maintains sales and engineering offices around the world.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and which could impact the Company's financial performance. These statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Company's future operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various trends and factors which are beyond the Company's control, including customers' acceptance of the Company's new products. Forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto, Risk Factors, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company as of December 31, 2009, as contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PT is a trademark of Performance Technologies, Inc.

The names of actual companies, products, or services may be the trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

Source: PT
   

CONTACT:  Will Smith, Marketing Communications Manager, PT,
+1-585-256-0200, wjs@pt.com

Web Site:  http://www.pt.com/

Quantros Releases Video in Recognition of National Patient Safety Week

'Let's Talk' Theme Inspires New Video and Giveaway Through Clinical Cafe, a Free Networking Site for Healthcare Professionals

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9 -- Quantros, a leading healthcare software and services provider of data management, decision support analytics, and clinical business intelligence solutions, today announced its support for National Patient Safety Week with a video about Quantros' Clinical Cafe, a new online networking community for healthcare professionals working in patient safety, quality of care and regulatory compliance. Designed to bring together healthcare professionals from around the world, Clinical Cafe http://www.clinicalcafe.com is a free, membership-based interactive site.

Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meaLUGPZNVU to see the video on YouTube.

The National Patient Safety Foundation's theme for the weeklong effort to raise awareness about patient safety is "Let's Talk: Healthy Conversations for Safer Healthcare." According to Chris Bethell, Vice President of Marketing for Quantros, "Connectivity is the key and Quantros offers a number of vehicles for healthcare professionals to communicate about quality, safety and compliance and access best practice content. Clinical Cafe was created to help healthcare professionals connect, share, learn and inform."

To celebrate the week, Clinical Cafe is also holding drawings for five Clinical Cafe members to win copies of Dr. Peter Pronovost's new book, SAFE PATIENTS, SMART HOSPITALS: How One Doctor's Checklist Can Help Us Change Health Care from the Inside Out. Pronovost, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is widely recognized for creating a simple checklist of basic steps that has helped hospital clinicians dramatically reduce many kinds of infections.

About Quantros

Quantros is a leading healthcare software and services provider of data management, decision support analytics, and clinical business intelligence solutions for the healthcare industry in areas of safety and risk management, quality and performance improvement, outcomes monitoring and accreditation and compliance. For more information about Quantros, visit http://www.quantros.com.

Source: Quantros
   

CONTACT:  John Novack of Quantros, +1-978-778-8228, jnovack@quantros.com

Web Site:  http://www.quantros.com/
http://www.clinicalcafe.com/

MoreMagic Solutions Offers International Recharge for Mobile Phones in Mexico

46,000 Western Union Agents; Retailers Throughout the United States, Canada, Worldwide; and etopuponline.com Offer Airtime TopUps for Telcel Mobile Phones

NEWTON, Mass. and MEXICO CITY, March 9 -- MMT Americas, Mexico City -- MoreMagic Solutions, a leading mobile financial solutions provider, and Telcel, the largest mobile operator in Mexico, subsidiary of America Movil, announced today that international friends and family of Telcel customers are now able to recharge Telcel mobile phones, and transfer electronic airtime for Telcel's prepaid users, using the MoreMagic Solutions International Recharge Hub.  From 46,000 Western Union Agent locations throughout the United States, as well as additional international retail locations, or the web - http://www.etopuponline.com, a customer can purchase a gift of prepaid airtime, or transfer electronic airtime, to a Telcel phone.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090716/NE47191LOGO )

The MoreMagic Solutions platform offers international recharge, or "TopUp" transactions and settlements for Telcel, extending the Telcel brand to the United States and worldwide.  MoreMagic Solutions also interconnects with America Movil subsidiaries in Brazil, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru, which operate under the Claro brand.

Mexico is the leading country of origin for US immigrants, with the Mexican-born population numbering 11.5 million in early 2009, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. MoreMagic Solutions is offering members of this community the opportunity to give a directed gift to a friend or family member in Mexico, sending electronic airtime for Telcel prepaid phones.

When a member of the Mexican community in the United States, or another country, sends a TopUp, the electronic airtime is immediately available, and the recipient is notified with a personalized SMS message. The gift of an electronic airtime recharge is immediately available on the Telcel mobile phone, and will result in more calls from home.

"Western Union is known for helping to connect people to their loved ones around the world," said David Shapiro, Senior Vice President, Western Union Global Payments. "Our relationship with MoreMagic Solutions is just one more example of how we are using our unparalleled Agent network to provide consumers with the services they want and need."

"Mexican communities in the United States, and around the world, maintain strong ties with friends and family back home, and customers in these communities understand that gifts of airtime for Telcel phones are immediate and inexpensive," said Pankaj Gulati, chairman and CEO, MoreMagic Solutions. "MoreMagic Solutions is pleased to make Telcel recharges available through Western Union Agent locations, additional retail locations and etopuponline.com, so that customers can direct their giving in an immediate and personal way."

Telcel

Telcel is the leading wireless services provider in Mexico with more than 59.2 million clients and 90% of the Mexican wireless market. In operation since 1989, Telcel offers a wide array of voice and data services in GSM/GPRS/EDGE y UMTS / HSDPA network in Latin America. http://www.telcel.com

Telcel is a subsidiary of America Movil (NYSE:AMX)(NASDAQ:AMOV) (BMV: AMX), the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America. As of December 31, 2009 it had over 201 million wireless subscribers.

MoreMagic Solutions

With deployments in more than 60 countries worldwide, MoreMagic Solutions offers transaction platforms for mobile operators, financial institutions, content providers, and distributors, enabling consumers to purchase goods and services on demand using a mobile phone, POS, or web. The MoreMagic Solutions high-throughput payment engine and pre-packaged applications enable revenue-generating services, including mobile recharge and mobile money transfer, both domestic and international; mobile banking; bill payment; and mobile commerce; with integration into diverse network environments, languages, and currencies. Through MoreMagic Solutions worldwide distribution, MNO-branded services are available for out-of-country customers, enabling communications with relatives back home, and increased usage on mobile networks worldwide. http://www.moremagic.com

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090716/NE47191LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: MoreMagic Solutions
   

CONTACT:  Federico Alberto Ruiz Vera of Telcel Mexico, + 52-55-2581-4768,
federico.ruiz@telcel.com; or Carol J. Meier of MoreMagic Solutions,
+1-617-244-1598, cjmeier@moremagic.com

Web Site:  http://www.moremagic.com/

Silicon Valley Customers Can See, Touch and Experience the Latest Wireless Phones and Devices

New Verizon Wireless store in San Jose is one of the first in the industry to seek LEED(R) certification for green store design and construction

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 8 -- Wireless users in San Jose who are looking to get hands-on experience with cutting-edge voice, data, music and video devices have a new place to call home.

Verizon Wireless is celebrating the grand opening of its new "evolution" communications store in San Jose and one of the first in the nation to seek LEED® certification.  The store offers consumers hands-on interaction with wireless voice, data, music and video services in a sleek, new full-service environment.  The new store is located at 150 South King Road in San Jose.

Wireless customers can sample a wide array of fully-activated new phones and devices first hand for a total wireless experience. What's more, data users can learn how to stay connected in more places with Mobile Broadband; learn about Mi-Fi (your own personal Wi-Fi hotspot); experience the new Netbooks; and find out about smartphone platforms including RIM, Android, Windows Mobile, and Palm.

LEED® Certification

The new San Jose store is among the first Verizon Wireless retail locations in the nation to apply for LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

The store's design optimizes water and energy use, enhances indoor environmental quality and reduces waste through specifications and responsible procurement and construction practices.  The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System(TM) is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.

"Our new, green store in the West Valley provides plenty of space for both shopping and customer service, in keeping with our commitment to deliver innovative voice and data plans, exciting new devices and services and the best possible wireless experience," said Kevin Zavaglia, Verizon Wireless region president.

Learn more about Verizon Wireless' company-wide "green" initiatives at http://aboutus.vzw.com/Green_Initiative/overview.html.

In addition to these green  features, our new San Jose store includes the following convenience features:

  --  Interactive "demo zone" guided by knowledgeable staff
  --  Integrated systems and operational enhancements designed to streamline
      the sales process and increase customer satisfaction
  --  Check-in kiosk enables customers to sign in on arrival and stay
      informed via monitors that track their place in the queue for service
  --  Roomy and easy to locate technical assistance and customer support
      areas with interactive displays

Verizon Wireless regularly invests in its wireless network to provide customers with the reliable, high-quality service they expect from the company. Verizon Wireless' ongoing network investment now totals more than $5.7 billion in California and more than $55 billion nationally over the past ten years.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About LEED®

The LEED Green Building Rating System(TM) is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.  LEED® and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission.

About USGBC

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.  The U.S. Green Building Council developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Heidi Flato of Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545,
Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com

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

Intelius Leads in Development of Consumer-Focused Internet Marketing Standards Working Group

Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) will head working group and open membership to industry and consumer advocacy groups

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 8 -- Intelius, a leading internet information commerce retailer, today announced that they are joining, as a founding member, an independent working group, led by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), to develop best practices for internet retailers when offering additional subscription products and services.  The new working group will convene industry leaders and consumer advocates to establish a set of guidelines for such offers.  Intelius has committed $250,000 to the working group.

"Intelius is dedicated to providing the best shopping experience for our customers," said Jim Adler, Chief Privacy Officer of Intelius.  "Currently, there are no uniform, national guidelines on how retailers should present additional offers to consumers during their online check-out process.  This group will set clear guidelines that balance consumer protection and industry responsibility, filling the void that now exists so consumers can be better served."

Internet commerce is relatively young and standards are still emerging.  Through this working group, industry and consumer advocacy groups will come together to create common sense guidelines for online marketing to consumers.

"Consumer advocates, retailers, consumers and regulators can all benefit from uniform standards for marketing on the internet," said Ari Schwartz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CDT.  "One of the challenges that must be addressed is how to clearly define standards for purchases made from third-party advertisers that the consumer has had no previous relationship and may never even have heard of before.  This working group will be a place to address consumer concerns and provide clear guidelines to the industry. We are pleased that Intelius has taken a leading role in developing this important initiative."

Additional members are encouraged to join this working group.  For more information, or to join the working group, please contact either Ari Schwartz or Justin Brookman at CDT (at ari@cdt.org or justin@cdt.org).

ABOUT INTELIUS

Intelius is a leading information commerce company providing businesses and consumers with information to empower the decision-making process for peace of mind and security. To date, Intelius has gained more than eight million unique customers who use Intelius' information to reconnect and protect their loved ones, businesses and assets. Intelius' services include background checks, people search services, comprehensive employment screening services and an award-winning identity theft prevention product, IDProtect(TM) and the award-winning DateCheck(TM) mobile application. Intelius is one of the top 100 most trafficked sites on the Internet, according to comScore/Media Metrix.  For more about Intelius screening products and services, visit http://www.talentwise.com.  For more about Intelius' business, news and policies, visit http://www.intelius.com/corp.

ABOUT CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY & TECHNOLOGY

The Center for Democracy and Technology (http://www.cdt.org) is a non-profit public interest organization working to keep the Internet open, innovative, and free.  With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in communications technologies.  CDT is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media.

Source: Intelius
   

CONTACT:  Melissa Korb, +1-425-974-6146, mkorb@intelius.com

Web Site:  http://www.intelius.com/corp

ClickSoftware to Present at the ROTH 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference on March 15, 2010

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, March 8, 2010--     ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. (NasdaqGS: CKSW), a leading
provider of workforce management and service optimization solutions, will be
presenting at the ROTH 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference. The Conference
will take place March 15 - 17, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, CA.

    Shmuel Arvatz, Chief Financial Officer of ClickSoftware, will
present on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET.

    The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed on
the Company's website at http://www.clicksoftware.com/company/webcasts.asp. A
replay will be available for ninety days.

    About ClickSoftware

    ClickSoftware is the leading provider of workforce management
and service optimization solutions that create business value for service
operations through higher levels of productivity, customer satisfaction and
cost effectiveness. Combining educational, implementation and support
services with best practices and its industry-leading solutions,
ClickSoftware drives service decision making across all levels of the
organization. From proactive customer demand forecasting, capacity planning
and shift scheduling to real-time decision making, incorporating scheduling,
mobility and location-based services, ClickSoftware helps service
organizations get the most out of their resources. With over 150 customers
across a variety of industries and geographies, and strong partnerships with
leading platform and system integration partners - ClickSoftware is uniquely
positioned to deliver superb business performance to any organization. The
company is headquartered in Burlington, Mass. and Israel, with offices in
Europe, and Asia Pacific.

    For more information about ClickSoftware, please call
+1-781-272-5903 or +1-888-438-3308, or visit http://www.clicksoftware.com.

   
    ClickSoftware Contact:

    Noa Schuman
    Investor Relations
    +972-3-7659-467
    Noa.Schuman@clicksoftware.com

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Marybeth Csaby / Rob Fink
    KCSA Strategic Communications
    +1-212-896-1236 / +1-212-896-1206
    mcsaby@kcsa.com / rfink@kcsa.com

Source: ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd

ClickSoftware Contact: Noa Schuman, Investor Relations, +972-3-7659-467, Noa.Schuman@clicksoftware.com . Investor Relations Contact: Marybeth Csaby / Rob Fink, KCSA Strategic Communications, +1-212-896-1236 / +1-212-896-1206, mcsaby@kcsa.com / rfink@kcsa.com .

MSPtv Delivers Progressive, Streaming Video Webcasts for IT Professionals

This interactive channel for MSP-oriented broadcasts celebrates its 2nd year delivering expertise from top industry authorities, including new content on a regular basis

WARRENDALE, Pa., March 8 -- "MSPtv," the interactive, online educational resource aimed at managed service providers, announces it is enhancing its schedule of web-based presentations.  This series of free, streaming video webcasts features a collection of best practices sessions, market advice and IT expertise presented by industry-leading journalists from a list of major 'channel' publications including Business Solutions, Channel Insider, ChannelPro, Redmond Channel Partner and Vertical Systems Reseller.  Industry experts from IT analyst firms EMA (Enterprise Management Associates) and IDG Enterprise, managed services vendor Zenith Infotech, and others round out the featured speakers.

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The MSPtv schedule will continue to evolve and change, offering a cumulative series of interactive educational and "infotainment" presentations geared toward the managed service provider and the IT channel.  MSPtv hosts a selection of on-demand events, live webcasts and roundtable discussions, where industry-wide thought leaders impart insights, analyze trends and offer success strategies.  Recent content has spotlighted business journalist and channel specialist Heather Clancy (former editor-in-chief of CRN) on managing virtualization; and Pamela Bilbrey and Brian Jones, authors of Ordinary Greatness: It's Where You Least Expect It...Everywhere.  Forthcoming presentations will feature Channel Insider Editor Carolyn April on selling managed services, and Channel Pro with guests Cyndi Laurin and Craig Morningstar, authors of The Rudolph Factor: Finding the Bright Lights that Drive Innovation in Your Business.  MSPtv currently has nearly 200 programs in its archives and will continue to add an average of 12 to 15 programs per month.

The portal is designed to be valuable for industry newcomers and channel veterans alike, with topics covering new client acquisition, contract writing, business continuity, marketing skills, cloud computing, disaster recovery solutions and more.  Many of the live MSPtv shows are available for viewing or downloading within 24 hours of their original broadcast.  Visit the MSPtv program calendar for current listings.

"This is a fast-paced industry. MSPtv is an engaging media vehicle that reflects the excitement and speed at which our IT universe moves," said MSPtv Producer Stephanie Yeager.  "The platform provides progressive, stimulating channel news and B2B insights, delivered right to the desktop. Educational content is focused on the interest of our MSP community, in addition to the overall solution provider community."

Changing the Educational Paradigm

Internet-TV and streaming media are transforming the way people view and interact with their information.  Streaming media venues such as YouTube and iTunes continue to climb in popularity, and a recent Forrester Research report predicted online video will be the fastest growing sector of Internet marketing by 2012, surpassing other applications like email.  MSPtv adapts this medium to inform the IT solution provider, with a special emphasis on services, with contributions from some of the industry's most well-known pundits.

"The roster of quality leaders we've assembled for MSPtv is impressive," stated Yeager. "We provide access to a body of work that has been cultivated by some of our most renowned peers, focused on proven business acumen.  We think that's a terrific value proposition to put on the table."

Be sure to follow MSPtv on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.  To be considered as a speaker/presenter on an upcoming MSPtv program, IT industry and business experts should visit http://www.MSPtv.net/beaguest to learn more and complete an online application.

About MSPtv

MSPtv is the ultimate online media channel featuring dynamic and innovative programming that informs, educates, and entertains the managed services and information technology communities. Located near Pittsburgh, PA, MSPtv's "infotainment" style programming engages audiences and underscores the importance of continuing education in the IT industry through our offerings of live and on-demand webinars, series, and special events.

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CONTACT:  Lynette Bohanan of CommCentric Solutions Inc., +1-813-727-0196,
lbohanan@commcentricsolutions.com, for MSPtv

Web Site:  http://www.msptv.net/

Maxwell Technologies CFO Kevin Royal to Present at Roth Capital Investor Conference in California

SAN DIEGO, March 8 -- Kevin Royal, chief financial officer of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXWL) will present at the Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference at 11:30 am PDT on March 16, 2010, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dana Point.

The presentation will be webcast live via the following link:  http://maxwell.investorroom.com/ and will be archived for subsequent Internet replay via the following link:  http://maxwell.investorroom.com/index.php?s=19.

Maxwell is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell modules provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Our CONDIS® high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications.

Source: Maxwell Technologies, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Michael Sund of  Maxwell Technologies, +1-858-503-3233,
msund@maxwell.com

Web Site:  http://www.maxwell.com/

ViXS Introduces High Performance Transcoder SOC for DLNA Networked Devices

TORONTO, March 8 -- ViXS Systems Inc, a leading provider of smart network multimedia processor solutions that enable a rich video entertainment experience, announced today the introduction of XCode(R)4111 Network Media Processor. This new high performance HD Transcoder/Encoder is targeted at side-loaded DLNA networked devices and enables seamless transfer of content across a wide range of Consumer Electronic devices, Digital Televisions, Blu-Ray Player/Recorders, Set-top boxes, PCs and mobile phones.

An Ethernet/WiFi connected device built around XCode(R)4111 can serve as the media center controller for the conversion and transfer of multi-format video/audio content between connected devices. The XCode(R)4111 offers seamless connection to other networked devices in the home that are Digital Living room Networked Alliance (DLNA) certified. The DTCP/IP security protocol defined in the DLNA standard provides an ability to build compelling and completely secure networked multimedia solutions.

As part of the Xtensiv(TM) software suite, ViXS will be offering fully tested software stacks for a DLNA Digital Media Server, Digital Media Client, DLNA Bridging and DTCP/IP Security. This software can be provided to XCode(R)4111 customers at the source code level allowing them customizations for their overall application needs. In addition, XCode(R) customers will not have the burden of IP license fees that are common with third party DLNA software stack providers.

XCode(R) 4111 Network Media Processor integrates Smart XCode(TM) technology which is based on sophisticated algorithms that dynamically switch between a highly efficient direct transcode and a full decode and full encode mode. By taking advantage of the Smart XCode(TM) technology, Consumer Electronics and Set-Top Box (STB) manufacturers can develop highly flexible and robust media solutions, offering the utmost in video quality performance in their products.

The XCode(R) 4111 Network Media Processor family integrates the following features:

  - Single Stream HD/SD Video Transcoding and Encoding:
      - Full Decode/Full Encode Transcode mode
      - Smart XCode(TM) mode
      - High-speed Transcoding up to 12x faster than real-time
      - Transrating: Bit-rate Reduction, Resolution Reduction and Format
        Conversion on the fly
      - Support for HD H.264 AVC, HD VC-1, and HD MPEG2 video formats
      - Support for other common Internet Video formats:
         - MPEG4 Part 2, H.263, DiVX, XViD, Real, Flash, etc.

  - Support for multiple audio and video container formats including AVCHD
    for video camera, 3GP and 3GPP & 3GPP2 for 3G cellular devices,
    MPEG-4 Part14 for the iPhone, iPOD Touch, iPOD and PSP and other
    portable device formats

  - Support for multiple audio formats

  - Mirror Transcoding

  - Small Form Factor and Low Power Designs

  - 1250 DMIPS Dedicated Application Processor

  - Multiple Integrated Peripherals:
    - 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0

  - Multiple Interconnects:
    - PCI, UART

  - Memory:
    - High Speed DDR3 Memory Interface w/Security
    - NAND Flash Controller w/Secure Boot

  - Fully integrated security:
    - Smart Card and DVB Common Interface (DVB-CI)
    - Multiple Encryption and Decryption Engines
    - Digital Rights Management (DRM)/Conditional Access (CA)/
      Content Protection (CP) support
    - Transcryption between CA's/CP's/DRM's

"The introduction of the XCode(R) 4111 family continues in the ViXS tradition of delivering silicon and complete software solution that addresses the rapidly growing market for content distribution within the home. This powerful multimedia processor IC provides the best in class when it comes to audio/video processing performance", said Sally Daub, President and CEO of ViXS Systems.

Availability & Pricing

XCode(R) 4111 is available now. Please contact ViXS Sales for pricing. For any inquiries about ViXS please visit http://www.vixs.com or email sales@vixs.com.

  About ViXS Systems, Inc.
  ------------------------

ViXS Systems Inc. is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless multimedia control, conversion, and connectivity between any class and size of digital entertainment device.

ViXS Systems supplies advanced System-on-a-Chip semiconductors, software solutions and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs, Network Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways and Blu-Ray players/recorders.

ViXS Systems is a leading fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 250 patents worldwide with over 60 patents being issued to date. Listed as one of the Deloitte's fastest growing North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of multimedia products.

Source: ViXS Systems Inc.
   

CONTACT:  ViXS Media Contact: Kiran Koshy, ViXS Systems Inc., (408)
461-8497, kkoshy@vixs.com

Everything Channel's Channel@Work: Technology Makeover School Edition Partners with L.A. Works to Empower Students at Dayton Heights Elementary School with Technology

Provides Students with State-of-the Art Technology in the Library, Computer Lab and Teacher's Workroom

LOS ANGELES, March 8 -- Everything Channel, a UBM company, and L.A. Works, a nonprofit, volunteer action center, are partnering to empower students at Dayton Heights Elementary School by providing much needed technology for its library, computer lab and teacher's workroom. The new technology in the library was unveiled to students at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local and school officials this morning.

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Channel@Work: Technology Makeover School Edition program, a nonprofit component of Everything Channel's XChange Solution Provider conference, brought together 50 members of the technology community and Everything Channel employees for a community service project.  Volunteers installed six new computers and a printer in the school's library, one new computer in the teacher's workroom, refreshed the operating systems on 34 mac workstations in the computer lab and installed new keyboards.  Additionally, program volunteers beautified several areas of the school including painting a mural created by Los Angeles-based artist, Jennifer Langstrom.

"On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, I would like to thank Everything Channel and its sponsors for investing in technology that will provide our students with the tools and resources that will enhance their educational experience," said Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.  "Through access to computers in the classroom, the students of Dayton Heights Elementary will be able to gain the technical skills necessary to compete in the global economy."

Nancy Hammervik, Senior Vice President, Events, Everything Channel, Debra Brutchey, Senior Director, L.A. Works, Marie Leyva, Principal, Dayton Heights Elementary, Eric Martorano, Director of U.S. Partner Channel, Microsoft, Melissa Infusino, Director of Partnerships, Los Angeles Unified School District and Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles City Council President, District 13 were in attendance to cut the ribbon on the library.

Technology and service donations to Dayton Heights Elementary School include:

  --  Microsoft is the underwriter of the Channel@Work: Technology Makeover
      School Edition program.
  --  AMD donated seven all-in-one workstation computers built on the most
      recent AMD platform.
  --  Solution provider, Jessica DeVita of UberGeekGirl® of Santa Monica, CA
      refreshed the operating systems on the mac workstations in the
      computer lab and installed new keyboards.
  --  Solution provider Bob Nitrio of Ranvest Associates, Orangevale, CA
      installed six new workstations and a networked color laser printer in
      the library and one new workstation in the teacher's workroom.
  --  Juniper Networks made a monetary donation.
  --  Samsung donated a CLP-670ND printer as well as two 22 inch 2243BWT-1
      monitors and two SPL300 LCD projectors for audio visual needs at the
      school.
  --  Belkin International, Inc. made technology donations.
  --  Through its integration partner, Arey Jones Educational Solutions, the
      Los Angeles Unified School District's Information Technology Division
      will incorporate and manage these new workstations and the refreshed
      computer lab systems, which include new keyboards supplied by the
      district.

"We are very excited to bring the attendees and sponsors of XChange Solution Provider as well as members of the Everything Channel team together to assist the Dayton Heights Elementary School.  It is a privilege for us to give back to the local community and showcase our commitment to education.  We are thrilled to leave a lasting tribute with the city of Los Angeles," said Hammervik.

Opened in 1909, Dayton Heights Elementary is currently in its 100th school year. Designated a Title 1 school, as 91 percent of students' families have household incomes below poverty level and qualify for free lunches, the school administrators work hard to serve the 588 students in grades K-5. The focus for the year is to raise the Academic Performance Index (API) from 757 to above the state target of 800. Understanding that technology is an important tool to increase student performance, the principal is pleased to have the Channel@Work: Technology Makeover School Edition program on her campus.

"We are very grateful for the business community's generosity in helping us revitalize the library and computer lab at Dayton Heights Elementary School," said Brutchey.  "Everything Channel and members of the technology industry have set aside valuable time to help us improve the facility of one of our community partners.  We appreciate this tremendous support of our mission to increase volunteer participation and build the capacity of our nonprofit partners."

"Our children are growing up in a world where technology is part of everything we do, so it's crucial for them to have access to the tools that will help them succeed," said Martorano. "Microsoft, along with our partners, is excited to provide these exciting state-of-the-art technology solutions to the students of Dayton Heights Elementary School to help fuel their learning now and for years to come."

Everything Channel's Channel@Work initiative is the nonprofit component of all XChange events.  Channel@Work brings together members of the technology industry to support local communities in need.  The Channel@Work: Technology Makeover School Edition program is the nonprofit component of its XChange Solution Provider event which will take place March 8-11, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.  XChange Solution Provider will bring together more than 200 pre-qualified executive-level technology sellers with approximately 75 industry leading Channel vendors to meet, build relationships and strategize growth.

For additional information about LA Works, visit http://www.laworks.com. For additional information about Everything Channel's XChange Solution Provider or Channel@Work: Technology Makeover: School Edition, visit http://everythingchannelevents.com/xsp10.

About Everything Channel (http://www.everythingchannel.com, http://www.channelweb.com)

Everything Channel, headquartered in Framingham, MA, is a technology marketing and sales solutions company.  Through its "Complete Technology Channel Solution," Everything Channel offers the right business tools to accelerate technology sales.  From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database.  Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to the sellers of technology to achieve measurable and significant results.

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

About L.A. Works (http://www.laworks.com)

L.A. Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Founded in 1991, its mission consists of three principal points: to increase volunteer participation in community service projects; to provide nonprofit partners with access to volunteer labor and other resources; and to educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community. L.A. Works has contributed over one million volunteer hours of service to Los Angeles, spent over 80,000 hours reading books to children and at-risk youth, 65,000 hours tutoring and 50,000 hours providing activities for the elderly, served over 10,000 meals to the homeless, and painted hundreds of murals at schools and nonprofit partners. More information available at http://www.laworks.com.

About Microsoft

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

  Contacts
  Allison Cohen                 Natalee Ellars
  Everything Channel            L.A. Works
  516 562 7870                  323 224 6510
  Allison.Cohen@ec.ubm.comNatalee@laworks.com

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CONTACT:  Allison Cohen, Everything Channel, +1-516-562-7870,
Allison.Cohen@ec.ubm.com or Natalee Ellars, L.A. Works, +1-323-224-6510,
Natalee@laworks.com

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

SPIN Magazine Announces Plans for 25th Anniversary Celebration

NEW YORK, March 8 -- SPIN, America's premier music resource, today announced the elements that will form the brand's 25th anniversary celebration. Starting in March and continuing throughout the year, SPIN will develop a series of live events, editorial features, products, and promotions that will showcase the excitement and relevance that have defined the brand for a quarter century.

Starting at March's South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas, SPIN will produce a series of 25 music events that will run through the rest of the year. The inaugural show will be the annual "SPIN@STUBB'S" party on March 19th. It's always the hottest ticket at SXSW, and headlining this year's concert will be five-time cover artist Courtney Love and Hole. Also appearing on the bill are Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Miike Snow, and more. Sponsors for "SPIN@STUBB'S" include Rock Band, MySpace Music, Chevy, VTech, Pepsi, SESAC,TIGI, Mike's Hard Punch, and UV Vodka.

The pinnacle of the 25th anniversary events will be a marathon week of music programming in July, called "SPIN's 25 Hours of Music." In partnership with the Bowery Presents, SPIN will produce five consecutive nights of concerts throughout New York City, featuring artists that have made the greatest music of the past 25 years. These ticketed events are being sponsored by VTech and Vitamin Water.

In other 25th Anniversary programming, SPIN will be producing an array of special events, including an intimate series entitled "An Evening With...," in partnership with The Hard Rock Cafe and CITI. Each live performance by some of today's best-known artists will be followed by a Q&A with a SPIN editor.

SPIN magazine will also be getting special treatment during the 25th Anniversary celebration. The March, April, and May issues will all be special editions with unique content and packaging. March and April include such features as "Where Are They Now?" "The Greatest Rock Fashion Icons of the Past 25 Years," and "Under the Influence: Musicians Interview Their Idols." Finally, in May, SPIN will present its Official 25th Anniversary Issue, which will be dedicated to the 100 Moments That Rocked Music in this past quarter century. The issue will feature pieces written by such past contributors as SPIN founder Bob Guccione, Jr., Chuck Klosterman, Marc Spitz, Jim Greer, Craig Marks, and Sue Cummings.

  Other highlights of SPIN's 25th Anniversary include:
  --  The SPIN25 Microsite: This hub page at SPIN.com will feature unique
      editorial and user-generated content, video from SPIN's Anniversary
      events, "Best of..." lists, schedules, trivia contests, and
      sweepstakes. SPIN will also partner with mobile innovator Foursquare
      for a contest that challenges users to compete by seeing the most live
      music in a month.
  --  As a way to highlight the breadth and quality of its 25 years of music
      journalism, SPIN, in conjunction with Google, will release the entire
      magazine catalog digitally later this spring on SPIN.com. This archive
      of every issue of the past quarter century will be searchable and free
      of charge.
  --  SPIN and Wiley publishing will produce a book, SPIN: Greatest Hits,
      containing the very best writing of the magazine's storied history,
      including features, artist Q&A's, essays, and oral histories. The book
      is expected to hit stores in the fall.

  About SPIN:

Since 1985, SPIN has been known for giving the first national exposure to many of history's most important recording artists. The publication has since expanded to be a monthly resource for all things prominent in music. Its leading web presence offers daily unique content and breaking news for readers and listeners through http://www.spin.com and with http://www.spinearth.tv, correspondents from around the globe have the opportunity to upload their unfiltered thoughts on everything happening in the world of music. SPIN celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2010.

Source: SPIN
   

CONTACT:  Lacy Pica, lacy.pica@pmkbnc.com, or Kevin Ray,
kevin.ray@pmkbnc.com, both of PMK BNC, +1-212-582-1111

Web Site:  http://www.spin.com/

CBS Sports Mobile Announces NCAA(R) March Madness(R) Products for 2010

Free & premium NCAA March Madness on Demand apps available for iPhone and iPod Touch, delivering live video, radio, & highlights over 3G and Wi-Fi CBS Channel on FLO TV provides live video of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, from the First Round through the Final Four®

LOS ANGELES, March 8 -- CBS Sports Mobile, in partnership with CBSSports.com, CBS Sports and the NCAA, today announced new mobile products for the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Following up on last year's extremely popular NCAA March Madness on Demand (MMOD) app, CBS is distributing both the premium, live-video app as well as a free "lite" version.

The NCAA March Madness on Demand (MMOD) premium application offers live streaming video and video highlights of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Coverage begins with the NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show on March 14 and continues with every game from the first round of the tournament through the semifinals and championship of the Men's Final Four. New this year, in collaboration with AT&T, the live video will be delivered over 3G, EDGE and Wi-Fi connections. Premium app users can also receive score alerts and listen to live game radio broadcasts from Westwood One throughout the entire tournament, starting with the Opening Round game on March 16.

In addition to the premium app, CBS Sports Mobile has also produced a free, "lite" version that is the perfect companion for any March Madness fan. The lite app provides on-demand video highlights from every game, live scores, and comprehensive news coverage of both the 2010 conference tournaments and NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Both the free and premium NCAA MMOD apps feature an interactive tournament bracket that updates with real-time scores, plus news headlines and the ability to log into Facebook and Twitter and connect with your friends.  Fans can follow the Road to the Final Four®, with exclusive CBSSports.com Edge Matchup game previews, including team breakdowns and matchup comparisons. Users can also make their CBSSports.com bracket selections directly from the app, and track their progress throughout the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Developed by CBS Sports Mobile with partner MLB Advanced Media, both the NCAA March Madness on Demand applications are now available from Apple's App Store on iPhone and iPod touch at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/ or can be downloaded by clicking here:

  --  Premium NCAA MMOD ($9.99)
  --  NCAA MMOD lite (FREE)

CBS Mobile is also offering live video of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, through the CBS Mobile Channel on FLO TV. AT&T subscribers of the FLO TV service can watch live video of 63 games from the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, from the first round of the tournament through the semifinals and championship of the Men's Final Four.

The FLO TV(TM) service is currently available through AT&T, the Exclusive Wireless Partner of the NCAA and other wireless providers to more than 200 million consumers across more than 100 markets. The FLO TV service can be viewed on several handsets from LG, the Official Mobile Device of the NCAA and other manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.flotv.com/.

"The CBS Sports Mobile 2010 March Madness products appeal to both casual and diehard fans, keeping them connected to the action via live video and highlights, news, scores, and brackets," said Rob Gelick, Sr. Vice President and GM, CBS Mobile. "Last year CBS Sports Mobile witnessed a huge appetite for mobile video when we were the first to stream live sports events over the iPhone, and this year, by including Wi-Fi and 3G, we expect that appetite, and audience, to grow even more."

"The popularity of March Madness on Demand is matched only by the collective effort to make the platform even better," said Greg Shaheen, NCAA senior vice president for basketball and business strategies. "Working with CBS to introduce new mobile products keeps NCAA Basketball fans on the cutting edge of technology -- wherever they are.  Providing fans with new mobile applications packed with high quality features makes it easy to stay connected and catch action day and night all the way through the Final Four."

NCAA March Madness on Demand (MMOD) is the Emmy award-winning video player that provides live streaming video and audio of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. NCAA March Madness on Demand's standard video player will launch on March 10 with historical highlights from past NCAA tournaments and be available at NCAA.com (mmod.ncaa.com) as well as via MMOD links on CBSSports.com.

The NCAA March Madness on Demand application for iPhone and iPod touch users will expire at the end of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, on April 5th, 2010.

  Sufficient network coverage is required to stream live video.

  About CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the best online content network for information and entertainment.  With 200 million people visiting its properties each month, it is a top 10 Web property globally and a top 5 Web property in the U.S. in terms of unique video viewers.  Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, BNET, CBS RADIO, and Last.fm, span popular categories such as technology, entertainment, sports, news and business.

Follow CBS Interactive on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cbsitweets.

More information about CBS and its businesses is available at http://www.cbscorporation.com.

About the NCAA

The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit http://www.NCAA.org and http://www.NCAA.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.  The NCAA is proud to have the following elite companies as official Corporate Champions-AT&T and Coca-Cola-and the following elite companies as official Corporate Partners-Enterprise, The Hartford, Hershey's, LG, Lowe's and State Farm.

NCAA, Final Four, The Road to the Final Four, and March Madness are trademarks owned or licensed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Source: CBS Sports Mobile
   

CONTACT:  Alex Riethmiller, CBSSports.com, +1-954-689-3334,
ariethmiller@cbs.com; LeslieAnne Wade, CBS Sports, +1-212-975-5171,
lwade@cbs.com; Gail Dent, NCAA, +1-317-917-6117, gdent@ncaa.org

Web Site:  http://mmod.ncaa.com/
http://www.cbscorporation.com/

Giving Goes Interactive on the Streets of New York

VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATION ILLUSTRATES THE DIFFERENCE A DONATION CAN MAKE

NEW YORK, March 8 -- A street-based innovation in charitable giving that amplifies the growing use of mobile donations by adding an interactive virtual demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWhdY-9DC0M) was launched on building sides in downtown New York  by digital invention agency Sarkissian Mason, on behalf of Pathways to Housing, a New York-based agency that provides apartments and services for the homeless.

Pedestrians in downtown Manhattan encounter a video projection of a homeless man -- life-size -- on the street, asleep but shivering.  A call to action to remove this virtual person via text message appears on the projection.  Once a passerby interacts with his/her mobile phone, hidden software activates a separate video loop that causes a door to appear in the wall, through which the homeless person enters into a new home.  A text message is then sent to the passerby's mobile phone with a code to donate to Pathways to Housing.

"Technology is dramatically changing the model of charitable giving," explained Sarkissian Mason CEO, Patrick Sarkissian.  "Not only is it now easier to solicit funds through mobile codes, but the lower cost per donation has made giving more mainstream.  For New Yorkers, we thought providing not only a simple way to give but also a demonstration of what their donation can do -- help get homeless individuals off the street -- was a creative and compelling way to use this new technology."

Sarkissian Mason came up with the non-traditional donation concept after re-launching Pathways to Housing's website and noticing the growing trend of charitable giving via mobile text codes.  The virtual demonstrations will be projected on the sides of buildings in March in pre-selected downtown locations.  Information on where to find the demonstration will be posted to the Pathways to Housing's Facebook page at: http://facebook.com/pathwaystohousing.

"Pathways to Housing takes a non-traditional approach to providing services and solutions to those in need, so trying a new way to connect with donors made a great deal of sense to us," explained Sam Tsemberis, Pathways' Founder and CEO.

About Pathways to Housing

Founded in 1992, Pathways to Housing is the originator of the Housing First model of addressing homelessness among people with psychiatric disabilities.  Housing First is simple: we provide housing first, then add supportive treatment services in the areas of mental and physical health, substance abuse, education, and employment.  Since its founding, Pathways has housed more than 600 people in New York alone, and the program maintains an 85%, 5-year retention rate.  In addition to its New York headquarters, Pathways to Housing now has program offices in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Burlington, VT, and the model has been replicated in more than 40 cities across the United States.

About Sarkissian Mason

Sarkissian Mason is an independent marketing services agency specializing in the creation and development of breakthrough digital brand solutions for its clients.  Founded in 1998, Sarkissian Mason has been a pioneer in helping its clients adapt new technology solutions to better connect with consumers.  Its clients include leading Fortune 500 companies including Mazda, Boeing, Chrysler Financial, Nike, and others.  Sarkissian Mason is headquartered in New York with offices in Detroit, Arizona, and California.

Source: Sarkissian Mason
   

CONTACT:  Marcia Santoni, Pathways to Housing, +1-917-744-2960,
msantoni@pathwaystohousing.org; http://www.pathwaystohousing.org; or Patrick
Sarkissian, Sarkissian Mason, +1-212-625-8212,
psarkissian@sarkissianmason.com; http://www.sarkissianmason.com

Web Site:  http://facebook.com/pathwaystohousing
http://www.sarkissianmason.com/

FixMyCellBill.com Powered by Validas Launches Free National Consumer Protection Week Promotion to Help Consumers Save on Wireless Bills

First 500 visitors using 'Protect Me' promo code get free comprehensive wireless bill analyses; National promotion expected to save consumers over $100,000

HOUSTON, March 8 -- To kick-off National Consumer Protection Week, FixMyCellBill.com Powered by Validas is offering the first 500 visitors to its online wireless bill analysis and optimization service free comprehensive wireless bill analyses. Because 80 percent of all wireless subscribers pay too much for their mobile services, FixMyCellBill.com wants to make it easy for AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular subscribers to save an average of 22 percent on their annual wireless expenses.

With free analyses always available for consumers and small businesses with five phone lines or less, FixMyCellBill.com's National Consumer Protection Week promotion provides a comprehensive audit, recommendations and tools to submit changes directly to carriers.

"We started this company to protect consumers and save them money on a key aspect of everyone's lifestyle - wireless services. We want to educate everyone about the discounts they can receive and all the ways they can save money on wireless," says Tom Pepe, CEO and Co-founder of Validas.

In addition to paying too much for wireless services, many consumers don't take advantage of wireless carrier discounts available through their employers, which sometimes are as much as 30 percent. To bring light to this issue, Validas offers a simple methodology for consumers to determine whether they are eligible for these discounts, a means to take advantage of them and the tools to squeeze additional dollars out of nearly every wireless bill in the United States.

The following resources provided by the leading wireless carriers are a great starting point for consumers to use to determine if they are receiving the discounts they deserve. Sprint, AT&T Wireless, and Verizon Wireless customers can use the URLs below, while T-Mobile customers can call the 800 number listed:

  --  Sprint Customers: Learn more about the Sprint National Volume Program
      here; call 1-888-703-9514 regarding participating organizations.
      http://www.sprint.com/business/products/products/nationalVolumePricing
      .html
  --  AT&T Wireless Customers: Click the following link and submit
      work-related e-mail to learn more.
      https://www.wireless.att.com/business/authenticate/
  --  Verizon Wireless Customers: Learn more about the Employee Discount
      Program here; call 1-800-899-4249 regarding eligibility.
      http://b2b.vzw.com/employee/employeediscount.html
  --  T-Mobile Customers:  Call 1-877-453-8824 and inquire about company
      discount programs

To take advantage FixMyCellBill.com's free National Consumer Protection Week promotion, consumers and small businesses with five wireless phone lines or less can follow the following steps:

  --  Visit http://www.FixMyCellBill.com
  --  Click on the "Start Saving Now" button on the home page
  --  Simply enter e-mail and create username, password and promotion code
      "Protect Me"
  --  Follow easy steps to upload or import the latest wireless bill
  --  FixMyCellBill.com does the rest, generates a comprehensive report and
      spells out simple steps that lead to real savings

  About Validas

Validas®, a pioneer in online wireless billing analysis, provides consumers, businesses and government agencies with a simple, secure online service that enables them to optimize rate plans and save money cutting bottom line costs by an average of 20 to 40 percent. Founded by seasoned wireless industry professionals, Validas eliminates the confusion of wireless bills and rate plans to ultimately deliver more value to its users. The Web-based wireless bill analysis and optimization software platform leverages patent-pending algorithms, processes and PDF scanning capabilities to deliver powerful business intelligence in seconds. For more information visit http://www.myvalidas.com/.

Source: Validas
   

CONTACT:  Matt Averitt, +1-214-414-3318, maveritt@mww.com, or Alex Fencl,
+1-214-414-3330, afencl@mww.com, both for Validas

Web Site:  http://www.myvalidas.com/
http://www.fixmycellbill.com/

VPS.NET Celebrates First Anniversary With Significant Growth in Cloud Hosting

VPS.NET becomes one of the industry's fastest growing cloud hosting web service providers and adds new DDoS protection technology

LOGAN, Utah, March 8 -- The UK2 Group, http://www.uk2group.com, a global leader of web hosting solutions today announced that after one year of offering a next generation model of VPS cloud hosting, it has garnered thousands of new deployments and clients and added new technological improvements unique to VPS.NET, http://www.vps.net.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100308/AQ66606LOGO)

In celebration of its first anniversary, VPS.NET is offering a free upgrade from 256MB to 375MB of RAM and 400 MHz to 600 MHz per node on all new deployments.  This free upgrade is also extended as the new standard for existing customers and will provide greater speed and power to customers at an exceptional price.

VPS.NET has a unique niche in the web hosting market by offering a cloud hosting model that enables customers to quickly build, test and deploy websites in the cloud within minutes.  Unlike dedicated servers, VPS.NET's solution offers limitless resources and instant scalability.  The VPS.NET Custom Built solution includes technologies found on Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Firewalls, Network Behavior Analysis, Network Perimeter Security, DDoS protection and traffic monitoring software.  Through a cloud hosting model, VPS.NET has been able to leverage more resources out of the cloud thereby providing greater resources, cost effectively, to customers.  This model ensures continuous and uninterrupted uptime even during heavy load spikes as well as self-healing, automatic failover and redundant gigabit network connectivity.

Customers can deploy a cloud server in less than a minute and are able to cost effectively add or remove nodes on a daily basis as needed for as little as $1.00 per day.  This allows customers to pay only for what they need and to avoid costly long-term contracts.  VPS.NET's flexible model allows for upgrading and downgrading or complete cancellation at any time.  VPS.NET also offers monthly discounting for as low as $13.00 per month, per node.

"VPS.NET is deploying thousands of new virtual machines each month which is an amazing achievement in our first year and demonstrates the demand and power of a cloud hosting model for our customers," said Ditlev Bredahl, chief executive officer, UK2 Group, the parent company of VPS.NET.  "Our customers value the ability of our solution to grow with their needs without locking into a specific platform, unlike some of our competitors," said Bredahl.

"I'm now moving 2-3 of the remaining sites a week off my shared plan and onto my spiffy new cloud [VPS.NET]," said Greg Rickaby, senior web developer and owner of GRd Design.  "Every time I move one, I can't help but grin because I know my clients will notice the difference in speed too," said Rickaby.

  To take advantage of the free memory and speed upgrade, visit http://www.vps.net.

  About UK2 Group

UK2 Group has been a significant player in the British and European hosting markets since 1998, and is the founder brand of the UK2 Group.  UK2 Group provides domain name registration and web hosting services to many global customers through its family of hosting brands - UK2.net, midPhase, WestHost, 10TB.com, AN Hosting, Autica, Resell.biz, US2.net, WingSix, Supreme Support, Dotable and the most recent acquisition, VI.net.  The group operates its services out of several state of the art, multi million dollar data centers in the UK and US, and are committed to providing reliable, secure and great value products and services underpinned with excellent support.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100308/AQ66606LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: UK2 Group
   

CONTACT:  Carlos Rego of UK2 Group, 020 7053 7668, carlos@uk2group.com

Web Site:  http://www.uk2group.com/
http://www.vps.net/

Dine on Us!

YOU MAKE THE RESERVATION AND URBANSPOON WILL PAY FOR YOUR DINNER

SEATTLE, March 8 --
  WHO:    Tired of trying to find a last minute reservation in Seattle? Look
          no further, Urbanspoon has a new feature called Tables Tonight
          which features the hottest restaurants with available
          reservations tonight, and during the month of March, we are giving
          away a free dinner a week through our "Dine on Us" promotion.

  WHEN:   March 1st - April 4th

  WHERE:  On Urbanspoon Seattle
          (http://www.urbanspoon.com/c/1/Seattle-restaurants.html)

  WHAT:   From March 1st - April 4th, Seattle residents who make a
          reservation through Urbanspoon's Tables Tonight feature are
          automatically entered for a chance to win a free dinner. The
          "Dine on Us" promotion includes a weekly giveaway of $100 to use
          at the restaurant of your choice.

          To enter "Dine on Us," visit Urbanspoon Seattle online at
          http://www.urbanspoon.com/free and complete a reservation with
          the Tables Tonight feature at a participating Seattle restaurant.

          For more information, visit http://www.urbanspoon.com/free

  For more information, please contact:
  Brandi Willard 310.775.3738 or brandi.willard@citysearch.com

Source: Urbanspoon Seattle
   

CONTACT:  Brandi Willard, +1-310-775-3738, brandi.willard@citysearch.com,
for Urbanspoon Seattle

Web Site:  http://www.urbanspoon.com/

Genworth Arms Financial Advisors with New Communication Tools for Investment Approaches

'Crossing the Sea' Illustrates the Company's 'Sailing and Rowing' Investment Approach

PLEASANT HILL, Calif., March 8 -- Genworth Financial Wealth Management (GFWM), an investment management and consulting firm dedicated to helping financial advisors build great businesses and a division of Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW), today announced the release of Crossing the Sea, a book that uses a simple but powerful parable to help advisors explain the "sailing and rowing" investment approach to their clients.

The story describes two couples' journey across the sea to retirement, each using a different approach. The first couple prefers a less active approach, symbolized by "sailing." The second, concerned about periods when the wind might not be blowing in the right direction, prefers a more risk-averse "rowing" approach.  Ultimately, both couples suffer periods of doubt about the wisdom of their respective strategies. Both reach retirement safely -- only to discover that a third approach designed to capture broad returns in bull markets ("sailing"), with more risk-averse approaches designed for bear markets ("rowing") may have resulted in a less stressful journey.

Crossing the Sea was designed to illustrate complicated investment concepts through a simple, easily understood story. It is intended to be a conversation starter about how investors think about risk and volatility as they journey toward their financial goals. GFWM Advisors are able to access the book online at no charge from anywhere, including client meetings.  GFWM also offers glossy, hard-cover copies of the book for advisors to give to clients, with the option to personalize the book's interior flap to include the advisor's biography, headshot, and company information.

"As the markets recover, one of the challenges advisors face is how to communicate with and reassure their clients in what is still an uncertain economy," says Mark Schoenbeck, author of Crossing the Sea and Chief Marketing Officer for GFWM.  "The story provides a simple, effective way for advisors to illustrate the need for different types of investment strategies during a time when clients are nervous about "crossing the sea" to their desired destination." To date, advisors have pre-ordered over 800 copies of the book, in both standard and customized editions.

As part of its ongoing efforts to help advisors through a volatile market and unpredictable economic conditions, GFWM is also expected to launch a website tool this spring to help advisors in a more interactive way that furthers the sailing and rowing metaphor described in Crossing the Sea. The site will feature vignettes about individual investors that illustrate the differences between cyclical and secular bull and bear markets, and contain a survey that will help investors analyze their investment style and generate a risk profile.

GFWM Advisors may order Crossing the Sea by contacting GFWM or emailing CrossingTheSea@genworth.com.  The online version is available at http://www.genworthwealth.com/crossingthesea.html. Financial Advisors not currently working with GFWM who are interested in using Crossing the Sea with their clients may contact 800-664-5345.

About Genworth Financial Wealth Management, Inc.

Genworth Financial Wealth Management, Inc., helps independent Financial Advisors build great businesses by providing comprehensive support across every phase of their operation. We offer a sophisticated wealth management platform that enables advisors to craft customized solutions to meet a wide range of client needs; robust client relationship support and back office administration that reduces operational complexity; and pioneering practice management combining leading-edge industry research with real-world expertise and experience. Genworth Financial Wealth Management has helped over 4500 advisors raise over $18 billion in assets. For more information, visit http://www.genworthwealth.com.

About Genworth Financial

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) is a leading Fortune 500 global financial security company. Genworth has more than $100 billion in assets and employs approximately 6,000 people with a presence in more than 25 countries. Its products and services help meet the investment, protection, retirement and lifestyle needs of more than 15 million customers. Genworth operates through three segments: Retirement & Protection, US Mortgage Insurance and International. Its products and services are offered through financial intermediaries, advisors, independent distributors and sales specialists. Genworth Financial, which traces its roots back to 1871, became a public company in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. For more information, visit Genworth.com. From time to time Genworth releases important information via postings on its corporate website. Accordingly, investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll to receive automatic email alerts and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds regarding new postings. Enrollment information is found under the "Investors" section of Genworth.com.

Source: Genworth Financial, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Tom Topinka of Genworth Financial, Inc., +1-804-662-2444,
thomas.topinka@genworth.com; or Alicia Wells for Genworth Financial, Inc.,
+1-212-931-6149, awells@peppercom.com

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

QNAP Expands Business Series with New 4-drive TS-459U-RP and TS-459U-SP Rack Mounted Turbo NAS Servers

New 1U Rack-mounted Models are Datacenter Friendly with Intel(R) Atom D510 Dual-core Processors, iSCSI for Business, Low Power Consumption, and are Fully VMware(R) Certified

POMONA, Calif., March 8 -- QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class NAS servers, NVR Video Surveillance Systems, and Network-based Video Players today expanded their popular Business Series Turbo NAS lineup with two new 1U rack-mounted, 4-drive models, the TS-459U-SP and TS-459U-RP.  These new models, with up to 8TB of storage (using 2TB hard drives), have been certified as compatible with VMware's vSphere4 (ESX 4.0) virtualization platform, ideal for departmental file sharing, storage, and advanced server applications in the office environment. VMware's vSphere is the industry's first cloud operating system that offers a way to reduce IT costs and increase responsiveness. Shared networked storage is an essential component of a cloud computing infrastructure. The TS-459U-RP and TS-459U-SP incorporate the Intel(R) Atom(TM) D-510 1.66Ghz dual-core processor and feature 1GB of DDRII RAM, delivering exceptional performance and high reliability for multiple concurrent tasks and intensive data transfer with lower power consumption.  Businesses of all sizes are able to enjoy the interoperability between VMware virtual machines and QNAP high performance storage to take the advantages of VMware cloud computing environments.

"QNAP's commitment to delivering SMB, Corporate, and entry-level Enterprise customers exactly what they need, and nothing they do not shine through with the TS-459U-SP and TS-459U-RP models," said Laurent Cheng, Product Manager of QNAP Systems, Inc.  "These new Business Series models provide businesses of all sizes a solid foundation for their network storage needs and a host of business-critical applications." Mr. Cheng added.

The new models are differentiated with the TS-459U-RP containing redundant power supplies. Should one power supply fail, the other will continue to supply the power for the entire system and alert the administrator via email or SMS to the failure. The TS-459U-SP contains a single power supply, and can be upgraded to the -RP configuration with installation of a second power supply module, sold separately. Both models support RAID 0/1/5/5+ hot spare/6, and JBOD, with online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration and RAID recovery. Both models also feature 256-bit AES volume level encryption for maximum data security. The TS-459U-RP and TS-459U-SP models feature 5 USB ports (1 front panel & 4 real panel) and 2 e-SATA ports for storage expansion and printer sharing. Both models support advanced features including DOM architecture with fail-safe dual OS, scheduled power on/off, Wake on LAN, and HDD S.M.A.R.T.

The new models come pre-installed with version 3.2 of the QNAP NAS management software which supports lots of class-leading new features such as iSCSI service; supports SPC-3 Persistent Reservation for clustering in VMware and Hyper-V clusters in Windows Server 2008. MPIO and MC/S are also supported. As well as new DFS support (Shared Folder Aggregation), import of user-list, the next-generation Internet Protocol, IPv6, has been incorporated for future networking evolution. QNAP's Web File Manager 2 features an entirely redesigned user interface and functionality for improved file sharing and management. WebDAV is also available for users to collaboratively share, access, and edit files over HTTP and HTTPS. Additionally, Apple Time Machine backups are now supported.

Availability

The new TS-459U-RP and TS-459U-SP Business Series Turbo NAS servers are available from March through QNAP global commercial distributors, resellers, and retailers.

For more information on these two exciting new models or to download the product images, please visit http://www.qnap.com/ .

To view the latest video of the TS-x59 series, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/qnapsys .

QNAP offers the broadest lineup of NAS server enclosures currently available. QNAP Turbo NAS servers are available in 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8-bay tower & rack mount configurations to fit consumer's needs, including small/medium business, workgroups, and entry-level enterprise networks. Most QNAP NAS servers feature hot-swap removable cartridge drives with 2.5" and 3.5" drive support, and offer unique features including virtual disk, and dual Gigabit LAN ports with fail-over, load-balancing and multi-IP setting capabilities for all Intel-based models. QNAP NAS servers are ideal for simple website hosting, ultra-high performance RAID storage supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 5+ hot spare and 6+hot spare (5 drive and higher models), stand-alone file downloading, network-wide backups, printer sharing, video surveillance, and a whole lot more. QNAP NAS servers are fully compatible with Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and UNIX networks and incorporate green power management technologies.

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP Systems, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 2004 and is dedicated to bringing world-class NAS storage, professional NVR video surveillance, and network video players to consumer, small/medium business, and entry-level enterprise market segments. QNAP leverages not only hardware design but also a growing core competency in software engineering that is precisely focused on bringing to market products that offer the highest available performance coupled with outstanding reliability, scalability, and ease of installation and use. QNAP is a multi-national company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, and subsidiary offices in China and the United States.

  Press contact:

  QNAP Systems, Inc.
   Ms. Vera Wang
   Tel:   +886-2-8698-2000
   Email: qnap_enews@qnap.com

  DeMoulin & Company
   Robert DeMoulin
   Tel:   +1-925-699-5423
   Email: robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com

Source: QNAP Systems, Inc.
   

CONTACT: Ms. Vera Wang, QNAP Systems, Inc., +886-2-8698-2000, or
qnap_enews@qnap.com; or Robert DeMoulin, DeMoulin & Company, +1-925-699-5423,
robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com

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

Want to Live a Healthier Lifestyle? Now There's an App for That, Too!

Innovative New iPhone App Shows How Different Lifestyle Factors Interact, Offers Expert Advice on Health & Fitness

NEW YORK, March 8 -- Ever wonder why you're always so hungry? Not getting enough sleep?  Feeling stressed?  The answers to these questions are sitting right in the palm of your hand.  B Healthy U's "Body & Mind Connection", a new application for the iPhone now available for download in Apple's App Store, is the first app of its kind that helps people live healthier lifestyles by showing how various lifestyle factors interact with one another.  The program also offers daily diet and exercise tips from world-class experts, including Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center, and Joe Decker, recognized as "The World's Fittest Man" after breaking the Guinness World Records 24-Hour Physical Fitness Challenge in 2000.

Each day, the app will ask the user to rate, on a scale of one to five, how they have done on a set of specific lifestyle factors: diet, exercise, sleep, hunger, energy, mood, stress and weight.  With many people, lack of sleep can wreak havoc with their appetites.  With others, eating highly processed foods can create uncontrollable hunger, which may lead to weight gain.  Once a person becomes aware of these relationships through the use of color-coded graphs offered in the app, they can adjust their lifestyle to better match their health and fitness goals.  After using the app daily for two weeks, the user receives a printable diploma, and after one month, they receive a graduate degree.

"I created this app because I wanted to share the benefits that come with a healthier lifestyle," said Mitzi Perdue, Founder of B Healthy U.  "What you eat, how you exercise and how well you sleep can have powerful and unexpected consequences on other aspects of your life.  It takes no more than 60 seconds each day to rate these lifestyle factors and, as a result, it can truly change your life."

One of the unique features of the app is its daily diet and exercise recommendations.  The diet information comes from Dr. David Katz, a world authority in nutrition and weight management who has studied thousands of diets.  The exercise tips come from Joe Decker, an ultra-endurance power athlete, fitness trainer and syndicated columnist who has helped thousands of people get into shape and lose weight.  Lastly, encouragement comes directly from the program's author, Mitzi Perdue.  As Founder of Healthy U of Delmarva, a community lifestyle improvement effort on Maryland's Eastern Shore, she has spoken with thousands of people and seen the joy they have felt when they've lost weight, reclaimed their energy, are able to sleep well or have had their moods improve.

"Body & Mind Connection" is currently available for $4.99 (USD) and can be accessed through the App Store on your iPhone.  It may also be downloaded by clicking the "Available on the App Store" button at http://www.bhealthyu.com, or through iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/body-mind-connection/id356573398.

About Mitzi Perdue

Mitzi Perdue, heiress to the Sheraton Hotel chain, has authored more than 1,600 newspaper and magazine articles on food, nutrition, agriculture and the environment.  She has also hosted and produced more than 400 TV interview shows.  She founded Healthy U of Delmarva, a 9,000-member organization which encourages healthy lifestyles through awards for outstanding workplace wellness programs, while living in Salisbury, MD with her late husband, Frank Perdue, the well-known CEO of Perdue Farms.  Mitzi's work in the field of encouraging healthy lifestyles has earned her numerous awards, including Woman's Day Magazine's "Women Who Inspire Us" award and the Ellis Island National Medal of Honor.

About B Healthy U

B Healthy U is a publisher of mobile applications that help individuals rate, discover and adjust their day-to-day activities to improve their lives.  For more information, visit http://www.bhealthyu.com.

Source: B Healthy U, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Jason Solomon, R.C. Auletta and Company, +1-212-355-0400,
jsolomon@auletta.com

Web Site:  http://www.bhealthyu.com/

ClearCube Technology Launches the First PCoIP(R) Zero Client with Integrated Smart Card Reader

The ClearCube I9424 VMware Ready(TM) Zero Client Delivers Smart Card Capabilities in a Rugged Case

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8 -- ClearCube Technology, the leader in centralized computing, today announced the launch of the I9424 PCoIP® zero client with integrated smart card reader.

After experiencing firsthand the rapidly increasing demand from federal customers for a VMware Ready(TM) PCoIP® zero client with an integrated Smart Card reader, ClearCube has fulfilled that void in the market and extended its leadership position in virtual and centralized computing.  The ClearCube I9424 is a single client that works for task and knowledge workers utilizing VMware virtual machines as well as power users connecting to ClearCube PCoIP® blade workstations resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.

The I9424 zero client allows smart card access to protected resources once the PCoIP session is established. Initiation of the PCoIP session itself via smart card authorization will be supported in the future.

"Governments around the globe have come to rely on ClearCube for secure computing solutions," said Randy Printz, CEO of ClearCube Technology.  "They have unique requirements and we work closely with them to fulfill those requirements with innovative solutions like the I9424 VMware Ready(TM) PCoIP® zero client with integrated Smart Card reader."

The ClearCube I9424 is very energy efficient and comes in a tamper-proof rugged case with the option of custom colors and includes a port for a Kensington lock for additional physical security.

For a limited time ClearCube is offering a free test drive of the new I9424.  To learn more call 1.866.652.3500 or visit http://www.clearcube.com/centralized-computing-pcoip-vmware-solutions.html.

About ClearCube Technology

ClearCube Technology, Inc. is the pioneer and market leader in centralized and virtual computing hardware and management software. By deploying ClearCube blade solutions and clients, customers have dramatically reduced their support costs while improving the security and availability of their computing infrastructure. U.S. Government Agencies, Mexican Government Agencies, Canadian Government Agencies, the world's largest financial services companies,  the world's most advanced health care organizations and educational institutions all rely on ClearCube Blade PCs and Virtual Desktop Solutions for secure, reliable and energy efficient computing.  For more information on the I9424 and other ClearCube PCoIP zero clients, visit: http://www.clearcube.com/centralized-computing-pcoip-vmware-solutions.html

  Contact: Jeff Fugitt
  Tel. 512.652.3238
  Cell Phone: 512.653.8295
  Email: jeff.fugitt@clearcube.com

Source: ClearCube Technology
   

CONTACT:  Jeff Fugitt of ClearCube Technology, +1-512-652-3238, Cell,
+1-512-653-8295, jeff.fugitt@clearcube.com

Web Site:  http://www.clearcube.com/

Ford Offers Security Features to Protect Owners' Personal Information as Cars, Internet Converge

DEARBORN, Mich., March 8 -- With the rapid convergence of in-car technology and the Internet, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said today it is offering a suite of security features to protect the personal information of millions of Ford owners from the threat of computer hackers and viruses.

Protecting customers is critical as Ford moves to the forefront of in-car personal technology.  Ford's popular SYNC system allows owners to connect digital media players and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to their vehicle's entertainment system and operate them with voice commands.  The mobile phone also is a gateway to a number of Internet "cloud" services through SYNC's Traffic, Directions and Information application that provides turn-by-turn directions, business searches and more.

As a result, Ford is adapting methods and technologies most often associated with the fast-paced IT world to secure its mobile device-to-car connections from unwanted entry.  Think firewalls, virus protection and password-controlled access.

"Ford Motor Company delivers highly advanced technology and entertainment platforms that, just like a consumer's laptop or smart phone, need to have security features built into it," said Jim Buczkowski, director, Ford Electronics and Electrical Systems Engineering.  "Consumers want and need to know that their personal or professional information in their vehicle is specific only to them."

Recent industry data shows that more than 11 million people in the U.S. were victims of identity theft and fraudulent accounts in 2009 - with nearly a third of fraudulent accounts opened via mobile phone technology.  As the use of smartphones escalates - with 174 million shipped globally in 2009 alone - concern over identity and information theft continues to rise.

Safeguards

To give customer peace of mind that their private information is protected, concealed and secure while in the vehicle, Ford is offering the following security features:

  --  SYNC Firewall:  With the launch of MyFord Touch for the 2011 model
      year, Ford is adding WiFi "hot spot" broadcasting through SYNC using a
      USB-connected broadband modem.  To prevent unauthorized access and
      combat piggybackers, Ford has built in firewalls to both the wireless
      network and the vehicle.  Using the SYNC WiFi system, a signal will be
      broadcast throughout the vehicle.  Default security is set to WiFi
      Protected Access 2 (WPA2), requiring users to enter a randomly chosen
      password to connect to the Internet.  When SYNC sees a new WiFi device
      for the first time, the driver must specifically allow that device to
      connect, preventing piggybacking on the SYNC-provided signal.

  --  SYNC Phone Pairing Protection: The one-time pairing of a phone to SYNC
      is a simple process through Bluetooth wireless connectivity technology
      allowing up to 12 cell phones to be recognized by system. The
      short-range nature of Bluetooth technology makes SYNC's connection to
      a paired cell phone's stored information - contact lists and address
      books - possible only when the phone is inside the vehicle. If there's
      no phone in the cabin, the wireless connection is broken and there's
      no evidence of stored data for invaders to collect.

  --  Encrypted Jukebox: Ford's onboard "Jukebox," which allows customers to
      download music onto a hard drive, has built-in digital rights
      management and encryption features. The encryption is unique to each
      navigation unit, which means the hard drive can't be removed, inserted
      into another vehicle's navigation system and accessed.  In addition,
      hackers can't access the drive from another computer and enjoy those
      favorite tunes.  Customers don't have to worry about someone hopping
      in their car sight unseen, plugging in a USB stick and doing a quick
      download of their personal music library, either.  The Ford
      proprietary encryptions protect any songs saved to the system's
      digital jukebox - which can hold up to 2,400 tracks - from being moved
      or copied to another device.

  --  "Home" Protection:  Ford also gives customers with voice-activated
      navigation the ability to protect their programmed destinations and
      addresses - such as "Home" - from unauthorized eyes.  A valet mode can
      be engaged on the system that locks all programmed destinations from
      view unless a 4-digit PIN is entered with each ignition key cycle.
      MyFord Touch will also offer a valet mode.

  --  Engine Immobilizer: To help protect the vehicle, the mobile hub for
      all this personal information, Ford depends on SecuriLock.  This
      patented passive anti-theft system prevents the engine from starting
      unless a coded ignition key is used.  With SecuriLock, a wireless
      radio-frequency transmission is required to transfer an electronic
      code between a transponder in the key to the vehicle's ignition
      system.  There are 72 million-billion possible codes so every Ford
      vehicle sold worldwide for the next 10 billion years will come with a
      unique code.

  --  Securicode keyless entry. The Ford-exclusive keypad gives customers
      the ability to lock their key fob in the car if they desire (consider
      not having to worry about losing the expensive fob when biking a
      mountain trail, sunning on the beach or jamming at a rock concert).
      Securicode works on a secure 5-digit code.  The latest iteration of
      the keypad employs similar touch-sensitive technology, processors and
      algorithms used by the iPod and iPhone.

  About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 198,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.

Source: Ford Motor Company
   

CONTACT:  Alan Hall, +1-313.594.3744, ahall32@ford.com, or Robert Parker,
+1-313-845-0784, rparker8@ford.com

Web Site:  http://www.ford.com/

Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/107607.html

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Testing Promises Significantly Faster Speeds Than Current 3G Networks

Available to 100 Million Americans in 25 to 30 U.S. Markets by End of 2010

IRVINE, Calif., March 8 -- Verizon Wireless announced today that its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network field trials in the U.S. have demonstrated wireless data speeds that are significantly faster than today's 3G network speeds. Trials in Boston and Seattle indicate the network is capable of peak download speeds of 40 to 50 megabits per second (Mbps) and peak upload speeds of 20 to 25 Mbps. The speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.

Verizon Wireless has been testing its forthcoming 4G LTE network in both Boston and Seattle since August. Successful data calls involved streaming video; file uploads and downloads, and Web browsing, as well as calls with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to enable voice transmissions over the LTE network. Verizon Wireless engineers report LTE average data rates of 5-12 Mbps on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world environments and will offer Verizon Wireless customers mobile browsing speeds comparable to customers' current, typical online Internet experience.

"Our LTE rollout plan positions Verizon Wireless to be a global leader in 4G LTE deployment. We are on track to deliver an outstanding wireless data experience to customers in 25 to 30 markets covering roughly 100 million people by year's end," said Tony Melone, senior vice president and chief technical officer at Verizon Wireless. "As device makers, manufacturers and others around the world begin to introduce newer and faster products to take advantage of these incredible new speeds, Verizon Wireless will be positioned to offer our customers new and exciting products on the nation's first 4G LTE network."

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the U.S., Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage and in-building penetration. Verizon Wireless is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the U.S. as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@verizonwireless.com

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

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