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EU Agency Identifies Incentives & Challenges for Cyber Security Information Sharing in Europe

BRUSSELS and HERAKLION, Greece, September 10, 2010--     The EU 'cyber security' Agency ENISA, i.e. the European Network and
Information Security Agency, launched a new report on barriers to and
incentives for cyber security information sharing. The report shows e.g. that
the economic incentives are much more important for practitioners than what
academic literature indicate.

    The importance of information sharing for the Critical Information
Infrastructure Protection -CIIP-is widely acknowledged by policy-makers,
technical and practitioner communities alike. The Agency has researched
peer-to-peer groups, e.g. Information Exchanges (IEs) and Information Sharing
Analysis Centres (ISACs). The report identifies the most important barriers
and incentives in day-to-day practice in IEs and ISACs for CIIP. This
research differs from other reports by being focused on the practitioners'
experiences. The material stems from three sources, literature analysis,
interviews, and a two-round 'Delphi' exercise with security professionals.

    Many of the barriers and incentives identified in literature are of low
importance to practitioners and security officials working in IEs. The 'real'
list of incentives for practitioners is instead: economic incentives (i.e.
cost savings), incentives of quality, value, and use of information shared.
Main barriers to sharing information are poor quality information, poor
management, and/or reputational risks.

    The Agency has produced 20 recommendations to different target
audiences, e.g.:

   
    - Member States should establish a national information sharing platform
      and co-operate with other Member States.

    - Private sector should be more transparent in sharing information,
      improve preparedness measures based on information exchanged

    - Research and Academia should quantify the benefits and costs of
      participating in platforms; undertaking case-study research into where
      attacks might have been prevented, or their impact lessened.

    - The EU Institutions and ENISA should establish a pan European
      information sharing platform for Member States and private stakeholders.
      The EU Commission's European Public Private Partnership for Resilience
      (EP3R)
      (http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/nis/strategy/activities/
      ciip/impl_activities/ep3r_29_06_2010/index_en.htm) is the main policy
      initiative in this area.

    The Executive Director of ENISA, Dr Udo Helmbrecht, comments:

    "Information sharing is a corner stone to improve the
protection of critical information infrastructure-CIIP, which is vital for
Europe's economy and communications within Europe".

    Background: For full report, including all recommendations

    http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/res/policies/good-practices-1/information-
sharing-exchange

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Source: ENISA - European Network and Information Security Agency

For interviews: Pls contact Dr. Evangelos Ouzounis, Senior Expert-Network Security Policies: resilience-policies@enisa.europa.eu or Ulf Bergstrom, Spokesman, ENISA, press@enisa.europa.eu, Mobile: +30-6948-460143

Stream TV's Groundbreaking eLocity A7 Tablet Available on Amazon.com Includes Value Pack

The eLocity A7 $369.99 price tag includes HDMI & USB cables and pre-loaded apps

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9 -- The eLocity A7 tablet launched yesterday for pre-order on Amazon.com retails for $369.99 and will ship with a free software and cable add-ons valued at $70. The value pack includes a gold-plated HDMI cable, USB to USB cable for easy data transfer and preloaded software including the Documents To Go MS Office mobile productivity suite and the Amazon.com shopping application.

The new eLocity A7, a 7-inch tablet with NVIDIA Tegra II and running Android 2.2 from Stream TV Networks, is currently available for pre-order and sold exclusively on Amazon.com for the initial launch period. The tablet comes with the NVIDIA Tegra II processor providing for an unbelievably fast 3D gaming experience, a micro SD card slot, HDMI port with 1080p output and a USB port. The eLocity A7 mobile tablet retails for $369.99 and is available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

CEO Mathu Rajan of Stream TV comments, "We strive to bring our customers the best possible value for their dollar incorporating the best hardware and software solutions. As the first tablet to become available for pre-order in the US with Android Froyo and NVIDIA Tegra II, we're proud to offer the A7 as a step forward in mobile tablet computing at an appealing price point."

Launched just yesterday, the eLocity A7 is currently listed as #17 in Amazon.com's Top 100 in Computer & Accessories.

Source: Stream TV Networks
   

CONTACT:  Esther Koo, Southard Communications, +1-212-777-2220,
esther@southardinc.com

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

MainConcept Announces Two New H.264/AVC Video Transcoding Technologies Accelerated by NVIDIA GPUs With CUDA Technology

Allows Creative Professionals and Developers to Further Harness the GPU power of over 200 Million NVIDIA GPUs to Deliver Significantly Faster Video Encoding and Lower CPU Utilization.

AACHEN, Germany, Sept. 9 -- MainConcept GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX) and one of the world's premier providers of video and audio codecs and software development kits (SDKs) for the consumer, broadcast and professional markets, announced today the release of new H.264/AVC encoding technologies, which allow creative professionals and software developers to encode video into the immensely popular H.264/AVC format. By offloading many of the processor intensive video encoding tasks from the CPU to NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs), the MainConcept H.264/AVC Encoder provides up to 10x faster performance for HD video compared with CPU-only encoding and reduces CPU utilization to as low as 20%, freeing up the system for other computing tasks.  Two new MainConcept H.264/AVC Encoding technologies, built on the NVIDIA CUDA(TM) massively parallel computing architecture, are now available:

  --  New CUDA-based H.264/AVC plug-in for MainConcept's popular Reference
      2.1 stand-alone transcoding application for Windows® and Macintosh®,
      which provides production houses a fast solution for the transcoding
      of many formats into H.264/AVC, with pre-sets for popular playback
      devices including iPod/iPhone/iPad, PSP, Blu-ray Disc, and others.
  --  New Codec Suite 5 plug-in for Adobe® Premiere Pro CS5 that offers
      H.264/AVC encoding from the timeline, with full CUDA hardware
      acceleration, so video editors can finish their projects faster.

Additionally, MainConcept's CUDA H.264/AVC SDK, shipping since June 2010, enables developers to add GPU accelerated video encoding to their own applications.

The MainConcept CUDA H.264/AVC Encoder improves performance by using NVIDIA GPU acceleration for encoding/transcoding. It enables transcoding from MPEG-2, VC-1 and AVC elementary streams or raw frames into H.264/AVC Baseline and Main profiles.  MainConcept's CUDA H.264/AVC encoding solutions work seamlessly with the 200+ million NVIDIA graphics solutions supporting the CUDA architecture, including NVIDIA Quadro, Tesla and GeForce, product lines.

"Video professionals and developers alike understand that time is money and thus being able to encode video faster into H.264/AVC, the premier format for the next decade, is paramount," said Muzaffer Beygirci, managing director, MainConcept. "We have spent considerable effort optimizing our H.264/AVC technology offerings to take full advantage of the NVIDIA CUDA architecture and GPU acceleration, and continue to offer video professionals and developers this dramatically accelerated video encoding with MainConcept quality and compatibility baked right in."

"MainConcept's CUDA-based H.264/AVC video encoding solutions really showcase the incredible power of the GPU that NVIDIA offers," said Andrew Cresci, general manager, vertical market solutions, NVIDIA. "These latest, CUDA-based H.264/AVC encoding technologies are excellent solutions for developers and video professionals who are under constant pressure to produce high quality products in less time."

The MainConcept H.264/AVC encoder SDK and the Codec Suite 5 H.264/AVC encoder plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 are all available today from the MainConcept online shop at http://www.mainconcept.com  and are compatible with any NVIDIA graphics solution supporting the CUDA compute capability 1.0 or higher. For a complete list, please visit: http://www.nvidia.com/object/cuda_gpus.html.  The MainConcept H.264/AVC plug-in for Reference 2.1 will be available shortly.

Attending IBC 2010 in Amsterdam?  Please schedule a meeting with your MainConcept sales professional or simply drop by the MainConcept booth 2. C50, to see a demonstration of our new CUDA accelerated H.264/AVC encoding solutions in addition to the rest of MainConcept's renown audio and video codec products.

About MainConcept

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

About DivX

DivX, Inc. is a leading digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the "three screens" comprising today's consumer media environment--the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 300 million DivX devices have shipped into the market worldwide from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home.

On June 2, 2010, DivX, Inc. and Sonic Solutions announced a proposed merger transaction.  Sonic Solutions has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the proposed merger and both companies intend to mail a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to Sonic and DivX shareholders following such time that the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC.

Forward-Looking Statements

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

Additional Information

This press release is not a solicitation of a proxy, an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Sonic Solutions, and it is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that may be made with the SEC with respect to the merger.  In connection with the proposed merger, Sonic Solutions has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Sonic Solutions and DivX. Investors and security holders are urged to carefully read the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and related joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Sonic Solutions and DivX, because they contain important information about Sonic Solutions, DivX and the proposed transaction, including with respect to risks and uncertainties that could delay or prevent the completion of the transaction. Such documents are available free of charge at the SEC website (http://www.sec.gov), from Sonic Solutions and its corporate website (http://www.sonic.com) or from DivX and its corporate website (http://www.divx.com).

Sonic Solutions, DivX and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of their management may be deemed to be soliciting proxies from shareholders of Sonic Solutions or DivX in favor of the merger. Investors and stockholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the direct and indirect interests in the merger of persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of these shareholders in connection with the merger by reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus described above. Additional information about the directors and executive officers of Sonic Solutions may be found in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on October 1, 2009. Additional information about the directors and executive officers of DivX may be found in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 20, 2010. Such documents are available free of charge at the SEC website (http://www.sec.gov), from Sonic Solutions and its corporate website (http://www.sonic.com) or from DivX and its corporate website (http://www.divx.com).

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CONTACT:  Guido Mueller of MainConcept GmbH, +49 (241) 40108-60,
press@MainConcept.com

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

Introducing The Daily Dish Website -- Exclusive Deals on Fine Dining with a Visual Twist

Foodies Weigh In: CatchTheDish.com Provides Exclusive Deals on the Best Local Restaurants and Bars with a Visual Twist

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 -- Deal of the day websites are a dime a dozen.  However, one Los Angeles-based website takes a fresh approach to the social buying phenomenon.  Focusing all of its attention on fine dining, The Daily Dish offers exclusive deals on local restaurants and bars anywhere from 50-90% off retail value.

"Restaurants and bars are the lifeblood of all social activity in every city.  More than just great food, people are looking for an experience - and that's what we can provide," says Dustin Cavanaugh, co-founder of The Daily Dish. "Fine dining is as visually pleasing as it is delicious.  We've tried to emulate that experience by providing a 1-minute video review of each restaurant we feature."

The Daily Dish website officially launched September 1st at http://www.catchthedish.com and has already received thousands of visitors and new user sign ups.  With upcoming deals from fine dining establishments such as Tagine Beverly Hills, Simon LA, and Cayenne, The Daily Dish is sure to make a splash in the community of food enthusiasts looking for great deals on high-class meals.

For the month of September, The Daily Dish will be issuing a free Dining Club Membership Card to every new user who signs up.  These exclusive membership cards can be used to redeem deals at participating restaurants, removing the need to print out deal vouchers or coupons for each deal purchased.  Additionally, the membership cards can be used for permanent VIP discounts & promotions at a number of participating restaurants and bars, exclusive only to Dining Club members.  Dining Club Membership Cards will only be made available to the first 5,000 registered users.

"We are quickly growing to become an exclusive community of critics, bloggers, and food enthusiasts with one thing in common: the love of fine dining," says Cavanaugh. "Through custom menus, limited quantity deals, and exclusive offerings, The Daily Dish members get a taste of VIP treatment at unbeatable prices."

A portion of each deal purchased will be donated to support Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Movement, an organization for educating people on early cancer detection.

For more on The Daily Dish, visit http://www.catchthedish.com or email info@catchthedish.com for details.

For more information on The Cancer Schmancer Movement, visit http://www.cancerschmancer.org.

CONTACT:  Jimmy Wang 1-714-308-0828

Source: The Daily Dish
   

CONTACT:  Jimmy Wang of The Daily Dish, +1-714-308-0828,
info@catchthedish.com

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

Netflix Goes Live on Panasonic's 2010 VIERA CAST(TM) Internet Content Service

World's Largest Online Movie Subscription Service Activated on VIERA CAST

SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 9 -- Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology and built-in TV web entertainment, announced today that streaming instantly from Netflix is now available to Netflix members via Panasonic's 2010 VIERA CAST(TM)-enabled VIERA® HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players.

Netflix is the latest entertainment feature to be added to VIERA CAST, Panasonic's IPTV functionality. Earlier this year, Panasonic added Skype(TM) voice and video calling(1), Twitter and Pandora to an already robust list of popular entertainment and information options, including Amazon Video on Demand(TM), You Tube(TM), Google's Picasa(TM) Web Album, Bloomberg News and a weather service.

With more than 15 million members, Netflix, Inc. is the world's largest subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies from a catalogue consisting of tens of thousands of titles for as little as $8.99 per month.

For 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled HDTVs, Panasonic also introduced USB connectivity which enables the addition of a wireless LAN adaptor (802.11b or faster), a keyboard for more efficient site navigation and communication, and USB memory which supports AVCHD video and JPEG photos.  VIERA CAST requires no external box or PC(2) and is accessed via a single button on the television remote control. There is no fee to use the VIERA CAST functionality (some VIERA CAST services such as Netflix and Amazon VOD have a separate fee structure).

"Panasonic is constantly looking to provide the best possible entertainment experience for our customers," said Panasonic Corporation of North America Vice President Merwan Mereby. "The addition of Netflix to our 2010 VIERA CAST(TM) offerings now gives consumers access to the leading online movie subscription service right from their 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled VIERA® HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players.  The features now available on VIERA CAST provide consumers with access to a wide range of the leading entertainment and interactive sites which allow them to enjoy high definition movies and connect directly with family and friends right from their HDTV in the comfort of their own living room."

"Panasonic continues to provide consumers with unique and exciting products for enjoying entertainment at home," said Netflix Vice President of Business Development Bill Holmes. "Netflix is proud to partner with Panasonic to deliver movies and TV shows to consumers with the greatest convenience, selection and value."

  2010 Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVs featuring VIERA CAST:
  VT25 and VT 20 series - Full HD 3D VIERA Plasmas
  --  TC-P50VT25- 50-inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P54VT25- 54-inch class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P58VT25-58-inch class (58 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P65VT25-65 inch class (64.7 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P50VT20-50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)

  GT25 series- Full HD 3D VIERA Plasmas:
  --  TC-P42GT25-42 inch class (41.6 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P50GT25-50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)

  G25 series -VIERA Plasmas
  --  TC-P42G25-42 inch class (41.6 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P46G25-46 inch class (46 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P50G25-50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P54G25-54 inch class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)

  G20 series - VIERA Plasmas:
  --  TC-P50G20- 50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)
  --  TC-P54G20-54 inch class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)

  2010 Panasonic Blu-ray Disc players featuring VIERA CAST(TM):
  --  DMP-BDT350 (Full HD 3D)
  --  DMP-BDT300 (Full HD 3D)
  --  DMP-BDT100 (Full HD 3D)
  --  DMP-BD85
  --  DMP-BD65
  --  DMP-BD70V (dual VHS/Blu-ray Disc player)
  --  DMP-B500 (portable Blu-ray disc player)

  About Panasonic Corporation of North America

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

Notes

(1) Skype is available exclusively on 2010 VIERA CAST enabled Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVS and requires the Panasonic Skype-enabled camera (TY-CC100W) which is sold separately (SRP $169.85) to make video calls.

(2) Access to a broadband internet connection is required to access VIERA CAST features

Source: Panasonic
   

CONTACT:  Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Marvell Supports RVU for 'Whole-Home' TV Entertainment

Demonstrating RVU Client Solution on the ARMADA 1000 HD Media SoC at IBC

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9 -- International Broadcasters Conference (IBC) -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced the integration of the RVU protocol onto their ARMADA(TM) SoCs.  Marvell, a member in the RVU Alliance, provides CPU and connectivity solutions for multiple entertainment platforms in the "Whole-Home."

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The first adoption by Marvell of the open standard RVU protocol begins with the ARMADA 1000 High Definition (HD) Media Processor System-on-a-Chip (SoC). Marvell's low power ARMADA SoCs will be deployed in various consumer video devices including thin client set-top-boxes (STBs) for second and third TVs in the home.

"We are pleased that Marvell has joined a host of other silicon companies powering RVU's vision of enabling consumers to access their entertainment content in a consistent manner on more devices in the home," said Henry Derovanessian, president of the RVU Alliance and senior vice president at DIRECTV. "Inclusion of RVU technology across handsets, tablets and set-top box platforms will accelerate the availability of service provider content throughout the home with a comprehensive Remote User Interface (RUI) that allows for pixel-accurate representation of the user experience rendered by the service operator's media server on thin clients.  The RVU technology is at the forefront of the move to advanced in-home video networking solutions and we are glad to see Marvell adopting this pioneering technology."

"The demands for home entertainment are rapidly expanding with 3D, streaming, multi-room TV and personal content consumption and the ARMADA 1000 with RVU protocol enables Pay TV operators to meet and exceed those consumer demands," said Gaurav Shah, General Manager for the Digital Entertainment Business Unit at Marvell. "Bringing the RVU protocol to the low-power and scalable ARMADA 1000 HD media processor opens brand new levels of operator and consumer engagement, rapidly advancing the home entertainment experience."

RVU is a client/server-based technology that allows the television content viewer to experience a consistent server-generated user interface, on various consumer electronics devices. The RVU protocol uses DLNA technology as a foundation.

Marvell's client RVU support is demonstrable today, and will be working with various CE manufacturers on various platforms for production deployment in 2011. Marvell will demonstrate an RVU client solution based on the ARMADA 1000 SoC (88DE3010) at IBC (Hall 9, Booth 131).

About ARMADA 1000

The award-winning Marvell ARMADA 1000 HD Media Processor SoC targets network-connected consumer electronics applications and is designed to enable multiple networked applications and many operating system frameworks, in conjunction with high performance, immersive viewing experiences for the next generation of connected high definition consumer electronics platforms. The ARMADA 1000 features dual CPU cores running frequencies up to 1.2 GHz, an award-winning Qdeo(TM) video processing pipeline, dedicated hardware acceleration for multi-format video and audio decoding, and support for a comprehensive set of peripherals.

About Qdeo Technology

Qdeo video processing, delivers rich, high-definition quality through a suite of advanced QuietVideo(TM) technologies, providing quiet, natural video free of noise and artifacts. Per-pixel noise and compression artifact reduction removes noise inherent in digital video, and per-pixel motion-adaptive 3D de-interlacing removes jaggies and eliminates feathering. Adaptive Contrast Enhancement and Intelligent Color Remapping render rich and vivid images. For more information on Qdeo, visit http://www.marvell.com/Qdeo.

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions.  Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com/.

About RVU Alliance

The RVU Alliance is an Oregon-based non-profit mutual benefit corporation formed to develop a specification for the new RVU technology including a full-featured "pixel accurate" Remote User Interface (RUI). Founding Promoter members are Broadcom, Cisco, DIRECTV, Samsung and Verizon. For more information about the RVU Alliance, please visit http://www.rvualliance.org.

Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.  ARMADA, Qdeo and QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.  Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

  Marvell Media Relations     Marvell Investor Relations
  Tate Tran                   Jeff Palmer
  Tel: 408-222-7522           Tel: 408-222-8373
  tate@marvell.comjpalmer@marvell.com

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CONTACT:  Tate Tran of Marvell Media Relations, +1-408-222-7522,
tate@marvell.com, or Jeff Palmer of Marvell Investor Relations,
+1-408-222-8373, jpalmer@marvell.com

Web Site:  http://www.rvualliance.org/
http://www.marvell.com/

PBteen, Scholastic, WhooGoo.com and My Pillow Pets Join Dove go fresh Deodorant and Matching Body Mist as Official Sponsors of the 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit

-10/10/10 Event in NYC Gives Tween Girls the Opportunity to Stand Up, Speak Out, and Be Heard -

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- AllyKatzz.com, the largest COPPA compliant tween-teen girl reporter and social networking site, today announced that PBteen, Scholastic, WhooGoo.com and My Pillow Pets have joined Dove go fresh Deodorant and Matching Body Mist along with Discovery Girls Magazine, Justine Magazine, Popstar! Magazine, HaveUHeard.net, the Confidence Coalition, Girl Scouts of Greater New York, IZZE Sparkling Juice, Pirate Brands and Rolling River Day Camp as Official Sponsors of the 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit scheduled for 10/10/10 at the Altman Building in NYC.

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"The continuing enthusiastic response of companies wanting to join our mission to give tween girls a platform to Stand Up, Speak Out and Be Heard has been incredible," states Denise Restauri, CEO and founder of both AK Tweens and AllyKatzz.com. "Our sponsors are embracing the fact that tweens have voices that need to be supported. They understand that our Tween Summits give girls incredible opportunities that they can't get anywhere else."

Emily-Anne, last year a tween attendee and this year an A.L.L.Y. Awardee, agrees, "Through the Tween Summit, I've met women who have changed my life in ways I never could have even dreamed of. The Summit played a vital role in opening my eyes to a whole new world of self-esteem and empowerment. For this reason, I will always have a special place in my heart for the AllyKatzz Tween Summit."

  --  PBteen- has created an incredibly fun and welcoming lounge filled with
      décor inspired from the pages of their eye-catching catalog. While
      relaxing in the PBteen lounge, the girls will have the opportunity to
      design a pillow using inspirational words and phrases. Everyone will
      leave the event with a PBteen goodie bag filled with swag!
  --  Scholastic- Ann M. Martin, bestselling author of the beloved The
      Baby-sitters Club, will be on hand for a "meet and greet" and book
      signing session and introduce the momentous series to a new generation
      of readers! Each attendee will also receive one of the following books
      in their swag bag:  Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #1: Moving Day by
      Meg Cabot, Girls' Life Guides, Smile by Raina Telgemeier, Forget Me
      Not by Coleen Murtagh Paratore or Millicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa
      Yee.
  --  WhooGoo.com- Set to launch at the end of October 2010, this NEW site
      inspires girls to know themselves and their friends better by sharing
      their stories and opinions through answering and crafting all sorts of
      cool questions. The end result is the creation of different themed
      books the girls produce and print out!
  --  My Pillow Pets (CJ Products, LLC) - A custom designed Ally Kat Pillow
      Pet will be given to each tween attendee at the Summit for years of
      fun, comfort and enjoyment.
  --  Macmillan Children's Publishing Group - in addition to their
      previously announced sponsorship, Alexandra Adornetto, author of Halo,
      will be in attendance for a "Meet & Greet" and book signing session.

  ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit will welcome 250 tween girls, ages 8-14, from across the country to NYC. Beginning at 8:00am at The Altman Building in Chelsea, the day will encompass a keynote address that emphasizes the importance of tweens speaking up and taking action, a hands-on "meet & greet" with "A.L.L.Y. Awardees"- inspiring tween/teen girls and boys who started their own non-profits, an Exhibit Hall featuring the event sponsors that make the Summit possible- all offering the girls a rare opportunity to tell companies what they want, a chance to "Speak Up & Share" with the "Listening Panel"- a group of accomplished women from media, entertainment, fashion, sports, and politics who want to know what tweens want, and a chance to spread goodwill through DenimMessaging(TM) - (decorating the interior pockets and waistbands of jeans with words of hope and encouragement that will then be donated to homeless tweens and teens). At 7:30pm, at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, they'll be treated to a Red Carpet event and the "DM'ing(TM) for Change!" concert featuring teen artists and bands!

To complement the tweens' experience- a day long Parent Track devoted to exploring topics relevant to their daughters is offered- including what girls are thinking, doing, saying (or not saying), and dreaming...

This groundbreaking day will be moderated by tween expert, AK Tweens and AllyKatzz.com founder Denise Restauri along with author, Seventeen Magazine columnist and self-esteem expert Jess Weiner.

SPONSORS: For information on sponsorship packages, full day passes and other opportunities, contact sales@allykatzz.com.

TWEENS AND PARENTS: For more information and to apply to attend the AllyKatzz Tween Summit visit http://www.tweensummit.com/

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CONTACT:  For more information or to register to attend please contact
Kerry Gillick-Goldberg of KGG Enterprises, LLC, +1-516-455-3179,
kerry.gillick.goldberg@gmail.com

Web Site:  http://www.allykatzz.com/

IDrive Lite Adds Location Tracking to iPhone Contacts

CALABASAS, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Pro Softnet Corporation, a leader in Cloud based Storage and remote access offerings announced a key enhancement to its contacts backup application for iPhones, IDrive Lite.

IDrive Lite (http://www.idrive.com/idrive-lite/) offers contacts backup and restore functionality for iPhones, Blackberries and supported Android devices.  Users can also transfer contacts between multiple platforms.

IDrive Lite has now been enhanced to add location information of contacts. Users are required to opt in to enable this feature. The contacts appear in a consolidated map on the iPhone platform.  Efforts are underway to encompass this functionality to other platforms as well.

"IDrive Lite is a leader in contacts backup for smart phones, especially iPhones.  With the addition of the new opt-in location tracking feature, IDrive Lite now has the ability to both backup contacts as well as provide location tracking. This is possibly our first step towards making Contacts social.  We believe it will be very beneficial for families and friends to track their location with strict privacy controls and without being part of a very public social network such as Facebook.

"With over 15 Million contacts backed up, IDrive Lite provides a compelling solution for sharing location information among them," says K. Raghu President and CEO of IDrive.com.

  Features now include:
  --  Easy backups and restores of contacts
  --  Multiple platform support allowing transfer of contacts between
      devices
  --  Enable location tracking, add and manage contacts who can see your
      location
  --  Track all opted in contacts on a map view

  About IDrive:

IDrive (http://www.idrive.com/), a service of Pro Softnet Corp., is one of the leading services in the field of online backup and combined with IBackup (http://www.ibackup.com/) offers one of the most popular online backup services for both Windows and Mac. PC World recently named it as one of the Best 101 Freebee products. The technology behind IDrive has received many accolades,  the latest, Best of the Bunch rated by PC World, the PC Magazine Editor's Choice pick and the PC Pro award winner.

Source: IDrive
   

CONTACT:  Shweta Sachdeva of Pro Softnet Corporation, +1-818-251-4200,
ext. 107, shweta@pro-softnet.com

Web Site:  http://www.idrive.com/

KYOCERA ELCO Develops Ultra-Low Profile 5803 Series 0.4mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Connector

Achieving industry's lowest-class stacking height (0.5mm), and smallest depth (2.4mm)

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept. 9 -- Kyocera Elco Corporation (Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan; President: Yoji Date) announced today that it has developed the 5803 Series 0.4mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Connector, which achieves the industry's lowest-class stacking height at 0.5mm, and the smallest depth* at 2.4mm. Samples of the new product will be available starting September 9, 2010.

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While further miniaturization and multifunctionality have continually been required in consumer electronic equipment such as cell phones, smartphones, digital still cameras(DSC), digital video cameras (DVC), digital audio players and game consoles; in recent years, the number of components incorporated into such equipment has also increased.

Under these conditions, miniaturization of components is also demanded to make effective use of the limited space on boards.

The newly developed 5803 Series has achieved the smallest-class profile in the industry, with a distance between boards of only 0.5mm when the plug and receptacle connectors are mated, and at 2.4mm, has the smallest depth in the industry. These properties allow for further space-saving on boards, as well as its low profile contributes to slim design capabilities.

The 5803 Series increases freedom in designing pattern layouts on the board, because with no contact exposed on the connector bottom with the insulator housing, the circuit insulation between the connector and a board is assured. Furthermore, reliable contact performance is realized with Kyocera Elco's original contact structure which removes foreign matter such as splashes of solder flux in the soldering process and particles inboard splitting.

Kyocera Elco Corporation is contributing to the further miniaturization of consumer electronic equipment with the launch of the new 5803 Series.

  * Based on research by Kyocera Elco Corporation; as of September, 2010.

  Product Outline
  Product name: 5803 Series 0.4mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Connector

  Specifications:

  No. of Positions    10 to 60
  Stacking Height     0.5mm
  Contact Pitch       0.4mm
  Rated Current       DC 0.3A
  Rated Voltage       DC 50V
  D. W. Voltage       AC 250Vrms/min
  Contact Material    Copper alloy
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  Insulator Material  Heat-resistant plastic
  ------------------  ----------------------

  Features:

1. Ultra-low profile board-to-board connector contributes to optimal space saving

Ultra-low profile and space-saving board-to-board connector with 0.4mm-pitch, 0.5mm stacking height, and 2.4mm depth.

2. Good operability

Mating is perceivable with a secure "click-feeling" with structural protrusion on contacts of both plug and receptacle connectors.

3. Dual-contacting structure improves mating reliability

A pinching type, that is highly resistant to impact and drop shock, is adopted for the dual-contacting structure. Due to the touch of the contact tip on the inner wall of the insulator housing, mating wobble is restrained and the mating stability improves accordingly.

4. Proprietary contact structure improves contact reliability

Reliable contacting is realized with the wiping effect; removing foreign matter such as splashes of flux, particles of boards splitting through increased concentrated load.

5. Increased freedom in pattern layout on boards

No contact exposed on the bottom of both the plug and receptacle connectors enables pattern layout all over a board, thus increasing freedom in pattern layout on boards.

6. Structurally prevents solder-wicking

The insert-molding process prevents the solder wicking on plug connectors, and the nickel barrier on contacts prevents the solder wicking on receptacle connectors.

7. 3,000 connectors contained in reel of embossed tape for automatic mounting machines.

8. RoHS-compliant

http://www.kyocera-elco.com/

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CONTACT:  Product specification inquiries from customers or the media:
Chihiro Matsui - Marketing Dept., KYOCERA ELCO Corporation, TEL:
045-943-2946, FAX:  045-943-2910

Web Site:  http://www.kyocera-elco.com/

YAWMA Uses Facebook to Launch New Marketplace for Independent Music and Games

New Online Community Revolutionizes Idea Of Social Sharing By Allowing Users To Earn Cash Rewards For Engagement

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 9 -- YAWMA, an online community and marketplace, launched today.  The service allows users to discover, download and share high-quality independently produced digital content through Facebook and earn cash rewards for their participation. YAWMA launched with both independent music and game content.

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"YAWMA is grounded in two basic ideas," said Thomas Brooke, CEO and founder. "First, we wanted to bring a high degree of social sharing innovation to the purchasing of music and games. Second, we wanted to reward users for the value they create within a social network."

Here's how it works.  YAWMA is a Facebook App that allows users to create social discovery and sharing networks (or YAWMAs) by inviting Facebook friends to join them. The App delivers to users on Facebook one-click access to music and game demos. When a user finds music or a game they like and purchase it, a recommendation is sent to members of their YAWMA. The recommendation also posts through their Facebook news feed with one click access to the music sample or a game demo.

"In today's over-saturated digital stores like iTunes, it is exceedingly difficult to sort through the massive amounts of content and find cool new music and great games," Brooke said. "With YAWMA, we only carry high-quality indie content so social discovery isn't simply further marketing noise about top-20 hits.  We elevate this content to the broader market it deserves while providing consumers with the benefit of a simple and fun way to discover great new downloads through Facebook. There is no need to recreate relationships on yet another social network."

YAWMA is designed to form a vibrant community through the overlapping nature of the individual YAWMAs and various features that allow and promote broader interactions. Discovery and sharing is made into a social game as users compete to become the taste-maker, or "The Maven," of product categories. The platform then showcases the community experts who earn this distinction for their engagement (e.g. writing reviews, liking songs, commenting on posts and/or purchasing).  Community members can also "follow" each other and share the music or games they have found most interesting.

In addition to social discovery innovation, YAWMA was founded on the belief that users should be rewarded for the value they create within social networks. Brooke explained, "Everyone wants to discuss how to monetize a social network but no one mentions in that discussion the real drivers to value creation within social networks. It's the people and their sharing of meta data with friends."

YAWMA works much like a co-op where a percentage of profits generated through each user's YAWMA is distributed back to the YAWMA members based on criteria including product purchase influencers and total purchases made.

Brooke continued, "We saw an industry that had an abundance of incredible content that was hard to find, users that increasingly relied on online social connectivity in their daily lives, and incredible value being generated by those users through their social interactions, so we created the technology that allowed us to connect all those together into a single business idea."

YAWMA maintains the quality of its content by having industry experts review and approve content added to its library.  YAWMA launched with tracks from over 300 bands across all musical genres including pop, rap, indie, electronic, blues, country and World. YAWMA has also partnered with IRIS, one of the premiere aggregators of independent music and expects to offer IRIS-managed content later in September. Plans for YAWMA include expanding into other content areas and integrating with other preferred social media including Twitter.

"We're very excited about partnering with innovative new music services such as YAWMA," said Bryn Boughton, IRIS's Chief Marketing Officer. "We see YAWMA's social discovery engine and co-op business model as a compelling new idea for distributing independent music and look forward to working with them to help people find and enjoy new music."

"We're a very small company but with what we think is a really big idea," said Brooke. "Simplifying social discovery and sharing through integration with preferred social channels makes sense. People are busy so we were not going to expect them to recreate and manage yet another social channel in order to discover and share. And we felt that our social discovery idea makes sense across lots of product categories and not just music.  Add to this, a co-op profit sharing for the purchasing that occurs, and you have what we think is a new Web 3.0 retail business model."

YAWMA is an online marketplace that allows you to discover and share indie music and games through Facebook while earning cash rewards for your participation in our community.  It's a small company, with a revolutionary idea - that you should benefit from the value you create online.  Find us here:  yawma.net or on Facebook at: facebook.com/YAWMA or follow us on our Twitter feed:  YAWMAmusic.

  Contact:      Lindsay Shutt
                Lindsay@yawma.net
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                901.275.4143

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CONTACT:  Lindsay Shutt, +1-901-275-4143, Lindsay@yawma.net

Web Site:  http://yawma.net/

QVC Pop-Up Shop Provides a Multimedia Shopping Experience During Fashion Week

Leading Multimedia Retailer to Preview App for iPad(TM)

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 9 -- Not content to merely increase its physical presence during New York Fashion Week, QVC will create a multimedia shopping experience in the heart of Rockefeller Center featuring the many ways consumers can shop "QVC Everywhere."

The experience, which kicks off with Fashion's Night Out on Friday, September 10 at 6PM (ET) and continues throughout Fashion Week, will allow consumers to experience a pop-up shop featuring some of QVC's most exciting brands.  Products ranging from fashion, beauty and jewelry to home and electronics are scheduled to be on display.  Each product showcased will feature a Microsoft Tag, which shoppers can scan with any Smartphone to be linked to the item page on the QVC mobile website.

Consumers will be exposed to each facet of "QVC Everywhere." The live broadcast will stream continually and the QVC website will be accessible at computer stations throughout the shop. Shoppers can download and utilize QVC Apps for iPhone®, Android(TM) and BlackBerry®, as well as access the QVC mobile website. They will also be invited to connect with the QVC community through YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

QVC will even offer a sneak preview of QVC's iPad(TM) App, which is expected to become available in the coming weeks. The App is optimized for full screen viewing and will be offered for free from the iTunes App Store.  Highlights include access to a full 16:9 HD feed of QVC's live broadcast, full search capability and access to full product descriptions, sizing, available colors and additional images within product detail.  Users can also browse items recently on air and view customer ratings and reviews.

"We are constantly evaluating the QVC shopping experience to identify new opportunities to engage with our customers," said Angie Simmons, QVC's executive vice president of multichannel platforms. "We're thrilled to introduce our latest application, as we recognize that the iPad has become a relevant device for our shoppers."

In addition to three live broadcasts and personal appearances by a selection of QVC's favorite personalities and brands, the QVC pop-up shop will host the Dell/Intel Blogger Lounge.  On Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, bloggers can utilize Dell/Intel computers to blog, tweet, post to Facebook, or just take respite from the fast-paced schedule of Fashion Week.

About QVC

QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (NASDAQ:LINTA), is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 180 million homes worldwide. The company's website, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and launching in Italy in 2010, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 24-year history. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

Source: QVC, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Tara Hunter, +1-484-701-8163, Tara.Hunter@qvc.com; Kayce
Cashman, +1-484-701-2179, Kayce.Cashman@qvc.com

Web Site:  http://www.qvc.com/

ClassicCars.com Launches Auction Central - A One-Stop Resource for Collector Car Auctions

PHOENIX, Sept. 9 -- ClassicCars.com, a leading provider of online classified advertising for the collector car industry, announces that it has launched Auction Central - the Internet's most comprehensive guide to collector car auctions.

Located at http://classiccars.com/auction/ and accessible via an "Auctions" link in the site's main navigation bar, Auction Central showcases upcoming auction events in North America and beyond from auction houses large and small.  Included at launch are events from top-tier collector car auction houses Barrett-Jackson, Leake Auctions, Mecum Auctions, RM Auctions and Russo and Steele, and as well as regional events from Auctions America, Red Top Auction and Worldwide Auctions, among others.

Previews for featured auctions include full profiles of consigned vehicles with photos, videos and contact forms.  Vehicle profiles are updated as new vehicles are consigned.  During the run-up to the industry's peak season in January, Auction Central visitors can expect to see online dossiers on more than 2,000 vehicles to be sold at auction.  Car collectors and enthusiasts can also review auction news, detailed results of past auctions and a schedule of upcoming events.

"We are excited to launch Auction Central," said David Hackett, ClassicCars.com Vice President of Operations.  "Auctions represent 15% percent of all the classic and collector vehicle transactions in the United States.  We are delighted to have the support of the auction industry and look forward to making this exciting facet of the hobby accessible to the widest possible audience.

"The new Auction Central at ClassicCars.com is a win-win for all," Hackett continued.  "Auction companies now have a way to generate interest in their entire inventory as well as their event.  Classic and collectible buyers now have a centralized place to see the entire spectrum of vehicles that they are interested in, whether they be for sale by a private party, a dealer or at auction."

About ClassicCars.com

Phoenix-based ClassicCars.com, "America's Collector Car Marketplace," is the world's most comprehensive online resource for buyers and sellers of classic and collector vehicles.  ClassicCars.com's catalog features more than 20,000 classic cars, muscle cars, antique cars and specialty cars for sale by dealerships, auction houses and private sellers nationwide.  ClassicCars.com is focused on expanding and supporting the collector car marketplace for casual enthusiasts and serious collectors alike, and on providing significant value to companies who provide products and services to this market.

For more information, including advertising information, write to ClassicCars.com at 1345 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85048; call 480-285-1600; or visit http://classiccars.com/.

Source: ClassicCars.com
   

CONTACT:  Casey Milano, McCullough Public Relations, +1-330-244-9980

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

Next Fifteen Launches Beyond, A New Type of Digital Consultancy

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 -- Next Fifteen Communications Group, a $115 million PR Services Group, today unveiled Beyond http://www.bynd.com/, its new digital media consultancy. This coincides with the announcement of its most recent investment, the acquisition of Type3, a 20 person digital agency with offices in San Francisco and London.

Type3 is being merged with the research and analytics capabilities of Context-Analytics, a specialist content analysis business, which has more than 12 years experience in media analysis. The newly formed consultancy, Beyond, has over 30 staff, a client base which includes Google, Genentech, Hilton Group and Virgin America, and has offices in San Francisco and London.  Beyond will also be opening an office in New York within weeks. Beyond was previously codenamed Project Metal.

Beyond's mission is to rethink the traditional digital agency approach and use a combination of earned, owned and paid media to maximize relevant traffic to brand properties and experiences. It combines the capabilities of a traditional digital agency, but with an emphasis on the disciplines of listening and influence more often associated with PR agencies.

Tim Dyson, CEO of Next Fifteen Communications Group, says, "Traditional digital agencies emerged in an era where the web was a one-way publishing channel and marketing was all about one-way communication. Beyond has been created from the ground up to create a digital consultancy grounded in the disciplines of influence and listening to maximize traffic to branded content."

Conversation Analytics is at the heart of Beyond's offerings. Using Conversation Analytics, Beyond is able to predict the type of content people are most likely to engage with and the most effective means of spreading that content to the right audience, regardless of whether it is through owned media, paid media or earned media.

According to David Hargreaves, CEO of Beyond, "We believe the very nature of digital communications campaigns has changed. Many digital agencies come from the advertising world and rely on building an expensive digital property and then investing in a large media spend to drive the audience to it. Beyond believes today's successful campaigns require an additional skill set and mindset from those of a traditional digital agency."

  The key ingredients for today's successful campaigns are as follows:
  --  Campaigns should leverage the power of the influencer, not just paid
      media to achieve reach
  --  Campaigns and conversations need to be created and managed in real
      time
  --  Campaigns are built around ongoing conversations not just marketing
      campaign windows

Beyond is able to deliver campaigns that capture the maximum amount of relevant organic and paid traffic by combining the skills of: digital media monitoring specialists; conversation analysts; creatives; developers; statisticians; account planners; PR consultants; search experts and community managers,

According to Matt Iliffe, Creative director and founder of Type3, "The days of Web strategy are gone. It is now about creating a content strategy grounded in what people want to talk about and then making sure that that content is available anywhere, on any platform. In some cases that could be an owned property, but in other cases it might be a third-party community or media destination.

"Just because we are a digital consultancy doesn't mean we will recommend you spend thousands on building something. We all know if you build it, they don't always come," concluded Iliffe.

For more about Beyond go to http://www.bynd.com

Source: Next Fifteen Communications Group
   

CONTACT:  David Hargreaves, CEO, Beyond, +1-415-260-7814, david@bynd.com

Web Site:  http://www.bynd.com/

NetSuite and IMA Partner to Help Finance Executives Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing

'Transformational CFO' Educational Series Offers Live and Online Education, Research for Finance Executives

SAN MATEO, Calif. and MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 9 -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE:N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), today announced a partnership aimed at helping finance executives succeed in adopting cloud software technology as this powerful new force in computing transforms the role of the CFO and the practice of corporate finance management.

NetSuite and IMA will explore this and related topics as part of the "Transformational CFO" educational series through live seminars, webinars, white papers and published research. The Transformational CFO program is immediately available to all IMA members. The first online webinar titled "Financial Executive Panel: What the Cloud Means to The Finance Organization," is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Three visionary CFOs on the panel will share their first-hand experience and best practice in moving from pre-Web client server technologies to new cloud-based business management software suites. These panel speakers include: David Bosher, SVP and CFO at SnagAJob.com, America's largest hourly job Web site, which jumped to the cloud after outgrowing QuickBooks; Michael Metz, CFO at Lexi-Comp, Inc., a leading provider of medication information and drug data solutions for the healthcare industry, which is relying on a cloud-based business management solution to run financials and key business processes after abandoning Microsoft Dynamics Solomon (SL); and Will Gregerson, CFO at Schaeffer Manufacturing Company, a leading provider of quality lubricants and fuel additives, that chose cloud ERP software over SAP during the software evaluation process. For more information about the webinar, please visit here.

Today's business climate requires finance executives to have real-time visibility into their company's performance. They must also be able to simultaneously cut costs, increase productivity, and expand growth capacity. Cloud computing is seen as one of the most promising technologies in decades to help finance organizations retool to meet these challenges.

By combining NetSuite's leadership in delivering cloud computing financials and ERP software suites and IMA's decades of experience in meeting the needs of finance professionals, the Transformational CFO educational series will help IMA members identify gaps in their finance organization, target growth opportunities, and understand how cloud computing enables powerful process changes.

"Using technology to enable business success is very important to accountants and financial professionals on the CFO team, especially in these turbulent economic times," said Jeff Thomson, IMA President and CEO. "This new partnership will support our members with tools, strategies and educational opportunities as they enhance their business processes. We look forward to working with NetSuite, to improve individual and organizational effectiveness."

"NetSuite understands that finance teams are playing a more strategic role in helping to lead their respective organizations on all fronts. We recognize that IMA is one of the leading global associations dedicated to advancing the knowledge and credentials of their corporate finance and accounting members to lead and succeed in today's business environment," said Ron Gill, NetSuite CFO. "Their membership is uniquely positioned to have significant impact in the transformation of finance departments in companies of all sizes and sectors. This is a key synergistic partnership for us."

About IMA

IMA® is the association dedicated to empowering accountants and financial professionals in business to become "trusted business advisors" by playing an active role in their organizations' business success. With a network of more than 60,000 professionals worldwide, IMA provides a dynamic forum for professionals to advance their careers through Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) certification, professional education, networking, and advocacy of the highest ethical and professional standards. For more information about IMA, please visit http://www.imanet.org.

About NetSuite

NetSuite Inc. is the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials/ERP software suites. NetSuite enables companies to manage core key business operations in a single system, which includes ERP, accounting, customer relationship management (CRM) and Ecommerce. NetSuite's patent-pending "real-time dashboard" technology provides an easy-to-use view into up-to-date, role-specific business information.

For more information about NetSuite Inc., please visit http://www.netsuite.com.

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are registered service marks of NetSuite Inc.

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CONTACT:  Mei Li of NetSuite Inc., +1-650-627-1063, meili@netsuite.com;
or Marc Gerrone of IMA, +1-201-474-1502, mgerrone@imanet.org

Web Site:  http://www.netsuite.com/
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Harris Corporation Enhances NEXIO® Server Portfolio to Improve Speed, Quality and Capacity in Broadcast Playout and Production Applications

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9 -- (IBC2010, Stand 7.G20) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced it is adding significant product introductions to its NEXIO® video server portfolio, designed to help broadcasters accelerate time-to-air, reduce costs and streamline workflows in both playout and production environments.

Powerful, Space-Saving Integrated Storage Server

IBC2010 marks the European debut of NEXIO Volt(TM), a small form-factor, high-performance baseband video server equipped with 2 TB of RAID 3-protected integrated media storage.  Offering support for up to four mixed SD/HD or SD-only baseband channels in a 1RU package, the high-density NEXIO Volt integrates easily into environments where space is at a premium. It reduces power consumption and lowers operating costs -- without sacrificing functionality or flexibility.

NEXIO Volt is ideal for applications including disaster recovery, edge server, on-air cache, production playout and ingest-to-archive.  Built on the same technology as the award-winning NEXIO AMP® server, NEXIO Volt offers software-enabled license keying that allows customers to pay for only the channels and resolutions they need, and easily upgrade to more channels or HD at anytime.  A simple software reconfiguration enables NEXIO Volt to attach to NEXIO shared storage as system requirements increase.

High-Performance, True Shared Storage

Harris introduced NEXIO Farad(TM), a high-performance online storage system ideal for large-scale ingest, editing and playout for production, sports, news and live-event applications.  Customers in today's production environments face escalating storage and bandwidth requirements due to higher data rate codecs, more channels, more concurrent editing seats, additional camera feeds, 3 Gb/s and the overall volume of content.  To address these challenges, NEXIO Farad delivers the highest levels of bandwidth and storage capacity to support even the most demanding multiplatform media delivery workflows.

NEXIO Farad is designed for customers requiring more than 10,000 Mb/s bandwidth and more than 58 TB storage capacity.  NEXIO Farad makes building a storage system that meets individual needs simple, thanks to its scale-out architecture, which allows bandwidth and capacity to be accommodated independently of each other.  Customers can achieve the system design they need, without compromising on performance, channel count, file-based I/O or their preference of compression technology.

Compatibility with NEXIO AMP and Volt servers, Velocity(TM) editors, Apple® Final Cut Pro® and an extensive range of media appliances are all assured for best-in-class performance. The system is equipped with inherent RAID-601 storage protection to maintain system performance and resilience, and provide complete redundancy and backup without degrading system performance.  Coupled with unattended, fully automatic drive rebuilds and a system monitoring and notifications system, NEXIO Farad represents the state of the art for high-performance, online, true shared storage.

Advanced Codec Support

To help streamline workflows in today's multiformat environments, Harris introduced ingest and playout support for two new codecs in its NEXIO platform: for playout, the H.264 video compression standard; and for production, the popular Avid DNxHD® "mastering" format for post-editing.  Native playout support in NEXIO AMP and Volt servers means that no transcoder is required to handle H.264 or DNxHD; in many competing products, customers would have to buy additional hardware to support these codecs.  Unique to NEXIO, all supported codecs can be played back-to-back in any order with all other supported codecs.   As the new codecs are implemented in software, they are turned on via a simple software license key.

Fast-Turnaround Production Platform

Also making its European debut is the Harris Production Playout Center (PPC), an ingest, preparation and playout system designed to control NEXIO server channels in fast-turnaround production environments from scripted news, to sports arenas, to on-the-fly live productions.  From a single 1RU platform, PPC controls up to 16 NEXIO channels, as well as up to eight routers.  Onboard media preparation tools and built-in Fast-Cue technology enable users to get material on air in record time.  PPC offers a number of benefits over other available systems, including a smaller form factor; access to true shared storage and on-SAN edit-in-place; and software-only modules that allow for cost-effective system scaling.

"Citizen Journalist" Applications

With the introduction of the Newsfish(TM) application, Harris is enabling broadcasters to implement cost-cutting business models wherever a citizen is on-site capturing the action.  Newsfish is an Apple® iPhone® "app" that allows iPhone users to capture video and send it to designated catch servers.  Newsrooms receive fast content that is verifiable by GPS location and call-back phone number, and is fully searchable using the Harris Invenio® asset management system.  NEXIO servers manage the non-broadcast resolution of the iPhone material and ready it for broadcast via Velocity editors -- taking the guesswork out of creating SD and HD broadcast content from cell phone footage.

Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite and out-of-home networks.  The Harris ONE(TM) solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that enable advanced media workflows for emerging content delivery business models.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

Source: Harris Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Monica Heck, PR and Communications Manager, Europe, Middle East
and Africa, Harris Broadcast Communications, +353 87 963 1536,
monica.heck@harris.com

Web Site:  http://www.harris.com/

Shoebuy Extends Success to New Private Events Business

New member requests top 5,000 a day

BOSTON, Sept. 9 -- Shoebuy.com (http://www.shoebuy.com), one of the largest retailers of footwear, accessories and related apparel on the Internet and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), announced today that new member requests are topping 5,000 a day at its newest website, events.shoebuy.com. Shoebuy Events offers private flash sales on a members only basis featuring unmatched savings of up to 90% on leading brands such as Rockport, Aerosoles, Heys USA, Crocs, Dr. Martens, Florsheim, Kangol, Johnston & Murphy, Timberland, Timbuk2 and others. These new Shoebuy members join the millions of shoppers that already shop Shoebuy.

Founded in the midst of the dot-com boom, Shoebuy.com is one of the few Internet companies to emerge successfully from that period and has become one of the most heavily-visited apparel shopping sites in the U.S. with over 6.5 million shoppers a month, and over 1,000 brands, 800,000 products, and $3.5 billion of inventory available to purchase.

Shoebuy Events is the latest in a series of new businesses that leverage Shoebuy's proven business model, robust technology platform, vendor relationships, and ecommerce expertise. In the past year, in addition to Shoebuy Events, the company has launched designer.shoebuy.com, a site that offers a specialized shopping experience and design-focused products, Shoebuy.co.uk, addressing the UK marketplace, and ProductExpress.com, which provides free overnight delivery on a broad selection of shoes and accessories. The company recently unveiled an iPhone app, enabling shoppers to enjoy all of the traditional Shoebuy features from their mobile devices. Shoebuy.com also replicated its business model in another product category with the November launch of FloraFlora.com, an e-tail flower supersite.

"With our portfolio of over 1,000 great brands, millions of loyal customers, and a decade of ecommerce expertise, Shoebuy Events is uniquely positioned to deliver tremendous value to both shoppers and manufacturers," says Scott Savitz, CEO of Shoebuy.com. "Listening to our customers has always been the most important factor in our success and we are hearing a lot of excitement about our private sale business from both our shoppers and our brands. Shoebuy Events has proven to be a great way to generate a lot of fun viral-based attention and at the same time to move very large quantities of product in one 48 hour event."

Shoebuy Events is only available to registered members and features offers that are unmatched anywhere on the web. All products and pricing that are featured on the site are reviewed to ensure that all offerings always represent the best deal available on leading styles of shoes, bags, apparel, and accessories.

Shoebuy.com was created with one overarching purpose: to revolutionize how people shop for products online while keeping the customer the number one priority. Shoebuy Events furthers that tradition.

About Shoebuy.com

Shoebuy.com is one of the largest retailers on the Internet focused on all categories of footwear and related apparel. Shoebuy.com offers over 800,000 products from 1,000 brands including adidas, Aerosoles, Allen-Edmonds, Bass, Born, Bostonian, Brooks, Clarks, Crocs, Dockers, Donald J Pliner, Dr. Martens, Easy Spirit, ECCO, Fila, Florsheim, Franco Sarto, Hush Puppies, Jessica Simpson, Johnston & Murphy, K-Swiss, Keds, Mephisto, Merrell, Mezlan, Naturalizer, New Balance, PUMA, Reebok, Rockport, Sebago, Skechers, Softspots, Sperry Top-Sider, Stride Rite, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. Shoebuy.com also operates Bagsbuy.com, which represents all categories of bags including handbags, backpacks, luggage, baby gear, briefcases and laptop bags, Product Express which makes available over 10,000 products with free overnight shipping for the customer who needs the product now, and designer.shoebuy.com which offers a specialized shopping experience and design-focused product from over 200 top designer brands. Shoebuy.com is an operating business of IAC.

  Contact:
  Lauren Kurkul
  Shoebuy.com
  +1-617-451-2929, x286
  lkurkul@shoebuy.com

Source: Shoebuy.com
   

CONTACT:  Lauren Kurkul of Shoebuy.com, +1-617-451-2929, ext. 286,
lkurkul@shoebuy.com

Web Site:  http://www.shoebuy.com/

ActiveVideo Networks to Demonstrate its CloudTV Platform at Cisco Exhibit at IBC 2010

Solution expected to bring enhanced interactive TV experience to millions of homes

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9 -- ActiveVideo Networks(TM), the global leader in cloud-based interactive television solutions, will demonstrate its CloudTV(TM) Platform for delivery of interactive television applications in collaboration with Cisco on its stand at the IBC 2010 trade show (RAI Center in Amsterdam - Hall 1. Stand D.71).

Leveraging ActiveVideo's CloudTV Platform and Cisco's multi-screen Content Delivery System (CDS), an end-user will be able to navigate the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) application on an iPad to select live, time-shifted or VOD content to be displayed seamlessly on their TV or directly on their iPad anywhere throughout the home, through a Wi-Fi network.

The companies anticipate the combination of ActiveVideo's cloud-based platform and Cisco's multi-screen Content Delivery System (CDS) will allow cable system operators and IPTV providers throughout the world to quickly introduce innovative interactive applications to digital set-top boxes (EBIF and tru2way), CI+ connected televisions and IP-Connected devices.

"The winners in interactive TV will be those media companies that can quickly drive diverse and innovative programming to the greatest number of screens," said Jeff Miller, president and CEO of ActiveVideo Networks. "We believe that CloudTV products are the solution to speeding the delivery of compelling, Web-based content that can generate new revenue for cable and IPTV providers, programmers, advertisers and, of course, consumers."

About ActiveVideo Networks

ActiveVideo Networks is the world leader in cloud-based interactive services that are redefining television (iTV 2.0). The company created its CloudTV Platform to simply and inexpensively enable expanded programming, navigation and advertising possibilities, allowing viewers to define and share their TV experiences. ActiveVideo combines Web-based media and targeted, clickable advertisements with the high-quality video, immediate responsiveness and remote control navigation of television for uniform interactivity across all digital and IPTV set-tops, CI+ enabled televisions, and broadband-connected CE devices. ActiveVideo Networks is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, with offices in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Hilversum, the Netherlands. For more information, visit http://www.activevideo.com; find us at http://www.facebook.com/ActiveVideoNetworks; follow us at http://www.twitter.com/activevideo; view our videos at http://www.youtube.com/AVCloudTV.

Source: ActiveVideo Networks
   

CONTACT:  Paul Schneider, Paul Schneider Public Relations, Inc.,
+1-215-817-4384 (mobile), pspr@att.net; or Joe Paone, Bee Elevated
Communication, +1-215-495-3235, BeeElevated@gmail.com, both for ActiveVideo
Networks

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

Ektron Revamps Partner Portal

Aims to increase client references 20% by year-end

NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 9 -- Ektron announced today a redesign of the Ektron Partner portal to support Ektron's established Partner management methodology for systems integrators, digital agencies, and technology, training and translation partners worldwide.  The portal leverages the Ektron Marketing Optimization and Social Software Suites to obtain and evaluate data that will create more customized Partner solutions.  Within the portal, Partners will have direct access to training resources and supplemental tools for project success, including links to accreditation exams, surveys, and webinars.

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"Choosing qualified Partners to deploy effective web strategies that ensure our customers' brands are promoted in a protected, positive and integrated way is a core Ektron value.  The new portal gives our Partners direct access to the information, tools, methodologies and technologies to help customers achieve business-critical success with Ektron," said Bill Rogers, founder and CEO of Ektron.  "We are dedicated to our Partners and have built an infrastructure to ensure that every deployment is a success.  We aim to increase our global account references a minimum of 20 percent by the end of 2010."

With solutions for a wide range of industries including healthcare, media and entertainment, financial services, manufacturing and non-profits, the portal will:

  --  Leverage the Ektron Marketing Optimization and Social Software suites
      to facilitate Partner Forums and analyze Partner priorities for
      continued program improvement.
  --  Enable Accredited Partners to access the latest solutions data sheets,
      collateral, and whitepapers for effective and efficient customer
      response.
  --  Give access to the most current social tools and technology features
      within the Ektron platform.
  --  Provide a path for new global consultants and Partners to support
      client projects in conjunction with the Ektron team.
  --  Make available monthly Partner webinar series on the first Thursday of
      every month at 11 am Eastern to accommodate EMEA regions.  Webinars
      will be recorded and posted on the portal for ongoing global access.

"Partner feedback has played a significant role in the revamp of the Ektron Partner portal," said Savas Gunduz, Managing Partner, Solsbury Partner Group.  "Ektron is listening and re-aligning with Partners to create an infrastructure that makes it easier to team with Ektron on customer engagements.  The redesign of the site itself is based on continual Partner feedback that Ektron has acquired via the use of its own social technology to create bi-directional communication streams.  Making it easier for Partners to work with Ektron ultimately will lead to tighter communication and collaboration in front of our mutual customers -- a better experience for and ultimately higher referenceability from the customer."

More information about the Ektron Partner Program may be found at http://www.ektron.com/partners/.

About Solsbury Partner Group

Solsbury Partner Group is a nationally managed alliance consulting firm and a leading advisor for technology centric alliance strategy and management. Solsbury selectively works with innovative technology industry clients across the globe to identify their highest-value teaming opportunities, and help them grow exponentially by leveraging strategic alliance programs to support their product and channel programs. Solsbury's strategic advantage comes from a group of Principals with a combined 40 years of industry alliance management experience from Accenture, PwC, HP, CA and a host of other successful technology partners. They have used this experience to create a formal set of methodologies Align & Drive to strategically define an Alliance program that aligns the goals of both the technology company and their Partner, and in turn drive revenue for both sides, and comprehensive solutions for the end clients that drive real business value.

About Ektron

Ektron Inc. has innovated web technology since 1998. By integrating web content management (WCM), marketing optimization and social software, Ektron's software and solutions improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth and build customer loyalty. Ektron empowers marketers to create, publish and optimize web content that engages, converts and retains customers. Developers benefit from Ektron's extensibility and commitment to the Microsoft .NET framework. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, with offices in Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom, Ektron has more than 8,000 customers worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Home Depot, Kodak, Microsoft, NASDAQ, Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Notre Dame. For more information, please visit http://www.ektron.com.

Ektron, the Ektron logo and eIntranet are trademarks of Ektron Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT:  Nancy Scott, Ektron Inc., +1-603-589-5412,
Nancy.Scott@ektron.com

Web Site:  http://www.ektron.com/

Tekserve - New York City's Leading Independent Apple Retailer & Solutions Provider Partners with Apple to Help Small Business Windows Users Switch to Mac Platform

Eight weeks of Free Educational Seminars Being Offered To Support The Surging Interest of Mac Platform in Business Environment. Kick Off Event on September 14th

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Tekserve, New York City's largest independent Apple retailer and solutions provider has partnered with Apple Computer to support the surging interest in Macintosh computers among business users.

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In addition to experts from Apple and Tekserve, representatives from Adobe, Xerox, and Parallels will describe their solutions on the Macintosh platform.

Event details - Improving Business Productivity with a Mac - Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the  DoubleTree Times Square, 1568 Broadway (enter at 47th St. and Seventh Ave.). Free registration: tekserve.com/meansbusiness

According to Needham & Co.'s Charlie Wolfe, latest report for Q2, Mac sales grew 35% compared to the standard market growth rate of 20.9%. Wolfe notes that Mac shipments in government, however, grew an astonishing 200%; sixteen times more than market growth of 12.1%. Enterprise business growth was also successful at a 49.8% increase which is over three times higher than the market's 15.7%.

"Historically, the growth of the Apple Macintosh platform among New York businesses has grown dramatically faster than the national average because of the large number of creative people and businesses here" said David Lerner, co-founder and president of Tekserve. For more than 20 years, we have empowered these customers through best of class technology, solutions-based education, and uncompromising service," he continued.

Tekserve is New York's largest independent Apple solutions integration store serving the creatively vibrant New York City market for more than 20 years offering a broad selection of leading Apple technologies and accessories.  Tekserve's user satisfaction driven business model is driven by a unique "configure while you wait" service supported by a variety of professional support services in the audio, video, and business applications areas. For more information, visit http://www.tekserve.com or call 212.929.3645.

Contact:     Mipam Thurman - 212.929.3645 ext 309

mipam@tekserve.com

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Source: Tekserve
   

CONTACT:  Mipam Thurman of Tekserve, +1-212-929-3645 ext 309,
mipam@tekserve.com

Web Site:  http://www.tekserve.com/

Paris, Kentucky, Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

New Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

PARIS, Ky., Sept. 9 -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Paris, which improves voice and data coverage along the following major roads:

  --  State Road 57 between State Road 1678 and State Road 627
  --  State Road 1678 between Southland Drive and the Bourbon/Clark county
      line
  --  State Road 627 between Pretty Run Road and Spears Mill Road

The new cell site, which is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging as well as making calls.

"Our customers rely on their wireless devices for virtually all of their communication needs," said David MacBeth, executive director-Network, Kentucky/Indiana/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless.  "Ten years ago, ensuring they could make clear calls and stay connected was our top priority.  That still is and always will be important.  Additionally though, we closely monitor all other network usage, such as Internet browsing and downloading apps or music, and make improvements accordingly, so that our customers' experience on our network is seamless regardless of how they want to use their phone."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed - $5.7 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.  Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $307 million on improvements to its wireless network in Kentucky.

Learn More:

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Kentucky by following @vzwmichelle on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwmichelle.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless in Kentucky

In Kentucky, Verizon Wireless has more than 150 employees and 120-plus locations including company-owned retail stores, indirect agents and national retailers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.  To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
Michelle.Gilbert@VerizonWireless.com, or Ashley Schaffner, For Verizon
Wireless, +1-502-625-1636, Ashley@guthriemayes.com

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

Glam Media Acquires Leading Men's Online Media Company Fantastic Zero to Extend Leadership in Women to the Men's Market in Germany

Acquisition Builds Brash Men's Vertical in Europe to Deliver the Next Generation Display Advertising Solutions for Brands to Engage with Male Audiences Online

MUNICH and SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Glam Media Germany (de.glammedia.com), the number one vertical media company for women online in Germany and worldwide, has acquired Fantastic Zero (http://www.fantasticzero.com), a leading German vertical media company for men online reaching 5.4 million unique users, from Holtzbrinck Digital GmbH and Publigroupe S.A. One year since the launch of the German men's vertical, Brash.de, Glam Media is focused on expanding the Brash Media brand with the Fantastic Zero sites targeting men in key categories including lifestyle, sports, entertainment, gaming, and autos. Fantastic Zero Founder and CEO Aric Austin has been appointed "the man for men" at Glam Media Germany. Fantastic Zero, based in Berlin and Munich, will be integrated into Glam Media, extending Glam's number one leadership in women to male audiences.

"Glam stands for significant reach with a high degree of engagement by women in Germany and around the world," said Ralf Hirt, CEO of Glam Media Germany and VP International. "With Fantastic Zero and Brash, we can now further expand our reach with male audiences. More than ever, this means marketing solutions that cater to the strong demand from agencies for premium advertising environments that appeal to men and have significant reach at the same time. The team at Fantastic Zero has created a highly successful business model, which we will roll out in other European countries in the future."

Fantastic Zero was established in August 2007 as the first vertical for men in Germany, and has quickly become the market leader in this segment. More than 50 partner sites including Cineastentreff, Comicgate, Gamenews, and Sport2 engage with men online, and have represented a compelling offering for brands right from the start. Categories across Fantastic Zero include movies, entertainment, comics, technology, hardware, and gaming.

"Glam Media is the logical next step in our development and simply a perfect fit," said Aric Austin, founder and CEO of Fantastic Zero. "Together we will provide the vertical market with new ideas and innovations through Glam Media's next generation technologies."

"After the successful growth and startup work under the leadership of Holtzbrinck eLab, the deal with Glam Media will enable the next stage of expansion for Fantastic Zero," said Markus Schunk, CFO of Digital and Managing Director of Holtzbrinck eLab.  "Congratulations to Aric Austin for his excellent management and building the company--together with Glam, Fantastic Zero will create a leader targeting male audiences."

"After reaching number one for women, Glam Media is expanding to target men with the acquisition of Fantastic Zero," said Dr. Marcel Reichart, Managing Director, DLD Media and DLD Ventures, and Member, Glam Media Board of Directors. "Glam Media now has even broader reach for its innovative technology and digital marketing solutions."

Glam has an outstanding position in delivering efficient and effective solutions to brands and agencies in today's complex digital advertising marketplace. Just a few weeks ago, Glam Media Germany launched the social media real-time application Tinker that connects both Twitter and Facebook audiences with more than 1,500 sites in the Glam and Brash verticals. In addition, Glam Media Germany recently launched GlamAdapt, the first alternative ad serving platform to DoubleClick, enabling brands to make a greater impact online. (For more information, please visit: de.tinker.com, glamadapt.com).

About Glam Media

Glam Media is the pioneer of vertical media that connects the world's top brand advertisers with targeted vertical audiences online. Glam invented the first commercial Blog Network in 2005 to harness the power of Social Media for Brands. Since then, it has grown to a reach of 97.9 million unique monthly visitors in the US and 167 million users globally and is #1 for Women and #6 in Top 100 Web Properties. Glam Germany was launched in 2008 and now has monthly reach of 8.7 million users (before the Fantastic Zero acquisition).

Glam Media has more than 1,500 publishers organized in vertical networks: Glam.com for Women, Brash.com for Men and Tinker.com for real-time Social Media.

Glam Media is headquartered in New York City, New York and Silicon Valley, California, with international headquarters in London and offices in Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Duesseldorf, Tokyo and Paris.

Source: Glam Media
   

CONTACT:  Allison Johnston, Glam Media, Inc., +1-650-224-4988,
press@glam.com

Web Site:  http://www.glam.com/

Sterling Homes Development Corporation Launches New Web Site

Boston-based Custom Home Builder Invests Marketing Dollars to Educate Prospective Clients

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 9 -- Sterling Homes Development Corporation, a custom home builder specializing in new home construction and home renovation, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved Web site http://www.sterlinghomesdev.com/. The revamped site has a more user-friendly layout as well an updated look and expanded portfolio section of traditional and modular custom built homes.

"The redesigned site is a better representation of our brand and our work product," explains Amy Hauser, Sterling's marketing director. "We are especially excited about the interactive slide show of our custom built homes. It gives prospective customers a real feel for the quality craftsmanship that goes into our work." The site also includes testimonials from clients in Wellesley, Weston, Sudbury, Concord, and Manchester-by-the Sea.

Additionally, a new section has been added to the site explaining the benefits of modular homes. Russell Busa, president of Sterling Homes elaborates, "There are many misconceptions in the marketplace about modular construction, so the education piece is very important. Modular homes are NOT mobile homes - they look like any other home, but are built in a factory. Today's modular homes can be built in virtually any design, are energy efficient, and often go up in a fraction of the time of a traditional stick-built home."

Future plans for the site include a "Builder's Blog" discussing the latest trends in new home construction, updates on modular home technology and green building, as well as advice for homeowners.

About Sterling Homes Development Corporation

Sterling Homes Development Corporation is a custom home builder specializing in new home construction and home renovation throughout communities in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. With over 20 years of home building experience, and as a Certified Green Building Professional, our mission is to create homes with the highest quality of craftsmanship and energy efficiency.  Sterling's business philosophy is based on integrity, collaboration and customer service, and we take pride in our long-standing relationships with our clients, vendors and partners.

  Sterling Homes Media Contact:
  Amy Hauser
  617-312-3089
  amy@sterlinghomesdev.com

Source: Sterling Homes Development Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Amy Hauser, Sterling Homes Development Corporation,
+1-617-312-3089, amy@sterlinghomesdev.com

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

Vivisimo Adapts to Employees with 'Intelligent Auto-Completion,' Picks Up Where Google 'Instant' Leaves Off

New Employee-Centered Information Optimization Technologies Shifts Emphasis from 'Searchability' to 'Findability' within an Organization

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9 -- On the heels of Google's new consumer-based Instant(TM) technology, Vivisimo, a leader in information optimization for organizations, today unveiled Intelligent Auto-Completion, one of its new upcoming features debuting in  Velocity 8.0 for employees and customer end-users. The real-time technology enables users' quick, intuitive and efficient access to an organization's data by displaying suggested search terms based upon a partial query, a user's profile, and the organization's information optimizing goals.

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"While Google.com is meant for consumers, Vivisimo's Velocity platform is the technology of choice by employees who need more than just a list of results, but also contextual insight in order to accomplish the responsibilities of their job," said Tracey Mustacchio, Vice President of Marketing for Vivisimo. "Employees are inundated with an overload of information at work and Vivisimo's new Intelligent Auto-Completion in Velocity 8.0 removes that sensory overload by empowering users with results most aligned with the needs of their organization."

HOW INTELLIGENT AUTO-COMPLETION WORKS

By equipping an organization with the power of Intelligent Auto-Completion, Velocity 8.0 provides project managers greater control of an organization's Information Optimization strategies. To do this, Velocity utilizes user or employee profiles to return only the most relevant and contextual results.

  A couple examples of Auto-Complete in action:
  --  Customer service: Provides representatives with quick access to
      solutions and messaging to a rapidly developing product problem, in
      real time.
  --  Sales Enablement: Empowers a sales force with relevant knowledge and
      insight concerning their specific regional responsibilities, in real
      time.

The new technology is one of many new enhancements available in Velocity 8.0 aimed at empowering employees with secure, relevant, and contextual results. Further information and demonstrations on Vivisimo's Intelligent Auto-Completion and other new features from its Velocity 8.0 platform are slated for September 20, 2010.

About Vivisimo, Inc.

Vivisimo provides enterprises with information optimization solutions that help maximize the business value of information.  Unlike traditional information management products, Vivisimo's innovative solutions help end-users find and take advantage of all appropriate and available information, regardless of source, location or type. Vivisimo's innovative technology is delivered with a focus on end-user satisfaction and application control through easy-to-use interfaces, flexible security management and a modern architecture that enables quick deployment. Vivisimo products are available as standalone information optimization applications or as OEM versions embedded within partner applications and solutions. Vivisimo serves its clients from headquarters in Pittsburgh, USA, and through partners around the world. Visit Vivisimo.com for more information.

  Press Contact:        David Splivalo
                        Freestyle PR
                        515.223.4343
                        david@freestylepr.com

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CONTACT:  David Splivalo, Freestyle PR, +1-515-223-4343,
david@freestylepr.com, for Vivisimo, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.vivisimo.com/

DVDFab Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta Is Released

BEIJING, Sept. 9 -- Recently, Fengtao Software has released DVDFab Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta in September 6, 2010. It has updated language files and added support for AACS MKB v19. Passkey will keep improving to meet your up-to-date needs.

DVDFab Passkey is a Windows-based driver that works on-the-fly to unprotect encrypted movie DVDs and Blu-ray discs. For DVD, it removes all DVD copy protections, like CSS, CPRM, CPPM, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs, ARccOS, RipGuard, FluxDVD, CORE X2, etc. For Blu-ray, it removes all known AACS and BD+ copy protections, Region Code, BD-Live and UOPs. It allows you to watch any region DVD on your region specific DVD drive and player software. It allows you to watch Blu-ray disc without HDCP-compliant graphics card and without HDCP-compliant display.

It also allows you to use any software to access unencrypted DVD and Blu-ray disc content. It has been tested to work with 1 Click DVD Copy Pro - Advanced I/O Mode Only, Nero Recode, AVS Copy, DVD neXt COPY V3 and 4 (without the machinist.dll), DVD Shrink - Pathplayer Off with some content, DVDSubEdit (quick check for forced subs), ImgBurn (Read Mode), VLC (play VOB with File->Open), WinDVD5 (play from original without UOPs), Roxio Creator 9 in several modes/modules, DVDRanger without machinist.dll, Roxio 2010 with I/O Mode set to 'Advanced' under the General tab, CloneDVD, PowerDVD 9 Ultra, etc.

Happy to let you know that DVDFab Passkey has been tested to show its superiority to other similar products from many aspects (under the same operation environment):

Size:  1.6MB of Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta; 6MB as the minimum of others

Physical Memory:  1.104K of Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta; 5.588K as the minimum of others

  GDI:  25 of Passkey 7.0.5.2 Beta; 64 as the minimum of others

  Price and Availability:

Passkey is FREE during BETA stage, and 7.0.5.2 Beta can be available at http://www.dvdfab.com/mlink/download.php?g=PASSKEY

About Fengtao Software:

Fengtao Software is a powerful and professional multimedia provider which takes care of all your needs on DVD/Blu-ray copy/burning/decryption, DVD/Blu-ray to various formats conversion, video conversion among all formats and file transfer, with its DVDFab products such as Passkey, DVD Copy, Blu-ray Copy, DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Ripper, Video Converter, File Transfer, HD Decrypter, Virtual Drive, etc.

  Contact Info
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  Frank Chang
  E-mail: marketing@dvdfab.com
  Tel: +86-10-64963112
  Web site: http://www.dvdfab.com/

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CONTACT:  Fengtao Software Inc., Frank Chang, +86-10-64963112,
marketing@dvdfab.com, http://www.dvdfab.com/

Web Site:  http://www.dvdfab.com/

Weather Central Debuts Complete Solution for Delivering Fully Automated Channels

24/7:LIVE HD Integrates Weather, Headlines, Sports, Traffic and Advertising Into Hands-Free Channels for Cable, Satellite, Mobile and IPTV Delivery

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 9 -- Weather Central, the global leader in broadcast weather solutions, will introduce 24/7:LIVE(TM) HD at IBC 2010, in Hall 13, Stand C10. 24/7:LIVE HD is a complete solution for building and delivering fully automated presentation channels for delivery via cable, satellite, terrestrial broadcast, IPTV or mobile services.

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24/7:LIVE(TM) is a fully customizable, SD or HD, turnkey solution for creating automated weather and information presentation channels. The systems enables service providers to effortlessly deliver high-quality, localized weather information around the clock, creating new opportunities to build sponsorship revenue and display print ads or commercials. Traffic webcams, weather, sports, news headlines, and audio from a local radio station are all easily integrated for a dynamic on air presentation.

"With the rapid increase in their potential channel count and entirely new mechanisms in place for delivering TV services to PCs and smart phones, service providers are eager for new revenue generating tools to capitalize on this opportunity," said Bill Baker, president at Weather Central.  "A proven winner in many parts of the world already, our 24/7:LIVE weather solution provides weather information in a compelling display that attracts viewers and at the same time creates the opportunity for high volume classified-style advertising and sponsorships. 24/7:LIVE HD makes it easy to create dynamic channels that update continuously, run completely automatically, and can be delivered in any resolution up to stunning full HD."

Weather Central 24/7:LIVE HD system is a complete broadcast presentation system designed for rapid deployment and requires minimal integration to bring the system online. It directly ingests a wide range of data sources, including Weather Central's industry-leading weather information, indices and maps. The system automatically populates a fully customizable rotation of slides, graphics, video and audio, dynamically content in response to changes in the data stream.

For more information about 24/7:LIVE HD and the complete line of Weather Central solutions visit http://www.wxc.com.

About Weather Central, LLC

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

© 2010 Weather Central, LLC, Madison, Wis. All rights reserved. Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.  Weather Central LLC, :LIVE, GENESIS:LIVE, 3D:LIVE, ESP:LIVE, Weather Central MagicTRAK, LiveLine GENESIS, A.D.O.N.I.S. MicroCast, A.D.O.N.I.S. FutureCast, StormSentinel DV, WxWarn2, ScreenWRITER, SportsWRITER, SimulCAST, X-Vision, Storm Vitals, TelePath, RainVision, SnowVision, FunnelPATH, CellPATH, HailZONE, GustZONE, MessoPATH, Always-On Training, Instant Mapping and WxPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Weather Central, LLC.

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

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+1-608-274-5789, Fax: +1-608-278-2746, saleswxc@wxc.com

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Envivio Expands 'TV without Boundaries' with HTTP Dynamic Streaming and Adobe Flash Access Content Protection

Envivio Three Screens Headend Is Most Complete Video Transformation Solution for Multi-Screen, Subscription-Based, Over-the-Top Services

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Envivio, the leading provider of live and on-demand multi-screen video delivery solutions, announced today that the Envivio Three Screens headend now is optimized to support HTTP Dynamic Streaming for the Adobe® Flash® Platform and Adobe Flash Access® 2.0 content protection. The combination of Envivio's video transformation solution with the latest Adobe technologies makes it possible for content owners to securely deliver premium, subscription-based video services at the highest possible quality, across existing networks, to the millions of consumer mobile, PC and TV devices that support Adobe Flash or Adobe AIR® applications.

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Envivio will display this new solution at IBC 2010 in Amsterdam, September 10-14, on Stand 1.D72.

The Envivio Three Screens headend supports streaming video with Adobe Flash Media Server (version 3.5 and later), HTTP Dynamic Streaming and also content protection with Adobe Flash Access. Exclusive Envivio Extreme(TM) Compression optimizes video quality for a given bitrate to provide the foundation for an excellent quality of experience for subscribers. The headend uses Extreme Compression to create the spectrum of video streams needed to take maximum advantage of HTTP Dynamic Streaming with full support for adaptive bitrate technology and to ensure uninterrupted video delivery to consumer devices. HTTP Dynamic Streaming is more efficient than progressive downloads, eliminating the need to download the entire stream while supporting sophisticated features including DVR functionality and interactive seeking. Envivio is also continuing its long-standing support for progressive delivery of Adobe Flash media.

"Envivio's video delivery solutions are known for flexibility that enables live and on-demand video to be delivered to consumers no matter where they are or what type of device they are using. The broad appeal of the Adobe Flash Platform makes it an important consideration for any content owner who wants to bring their service to the largest audience possible," said Boris Felts, vice president of marketing, Envivio. "The addition of support for HTTP Dynamic Streaming and Adobe Flash Access 2.0, expands the technology choices available to our customers so that they can reach even more people from the same Three Screen headend they already use. Envivio's continuing goal is to provide assurance to content owners that our technology will proactively evolve to enable them to meet the demands of customers and deliver content in every important format."

"With the rapid advancements in video delivery, it is great to see a company like Envivio extend its commitment to the Adobe Flash Platform," said Kevin Towes, senior product manager for Flash Media Server at Adobe. "Together we are enabling media companies to pursue new markets and opportunities based on a solid technical foundation that delivers the quality of experience needed to attract and retain subscribers."

For more information about Envivio's market-leading Over the Top solutions, please visit our website http://www.envivio.com.

About Envivio

Envivio is the leader in solutions for video-over-IP delivery. We remove the boundaries of traditional television and make the world's video content universally enjoyable by all viewers, on any device, across any network, at any time. Now in its second decade of developing market-leading video convergence solutions, Envivio has amassed dozens of patents, pioneered video-over-IP methods, and continually led in the deployment of emerging standards and new technologies. Today Envivio solutions deliver millions of content streams to hundreds of different styles of mobile devices, set top boxes, and PC platforms, on behalf of content owners, telecom operators, cable and satellite companies and mobile service providers in every market in the world. Deployment and support are backed by a global staff that is familiar with local technical, regulatory and market guidelines encountered around the world. Envivio is headquartered in South San Francisco, California and has offices worldwide including France England, China, Singapore and Japan.

Envivio is a registered trademark and  4Caster, Extreme Compression and TV without Boundaries are trademarks of Envivio, Inc. All trademarks used herein, whether recognized or not, are the properties of their respective companies.

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CONTACT:  Envivio - Media Relations, Evan Sirof, +1-845-255-1909,
pr@envivio.com

Web Site:  http://www.envivio.com/

AT&T Invests More Than $9 Million in Its Hawaii Wireless Network

HONOLULU, Sept. 9 -- In just the first six months of this year, AT&T* invested more than $9 million in its wireless networks to continue improving customer service in Hawaii. The wireless investment in Hawaii is part of an overall capital investment of $11 million into AT&T's wireless and wireline networks in the state during the first half of 2010.

  Service enhancements included:
  --  Adding three new cell sites throughout the Islands, including in areas
      such as Oahu, Kahului, Maui and Wheeler AFB. These additions create
      more network capacity so wireless coverage is expanded and improved;
  --  Upgrading three additional cell sites to mobile broadband service, the
      fastest wireless technology AT&T provides;
  --  The investment also includes upgrades to the AT&T wireline
      infrastructure, such as additional AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots and extended
      reach of broadband services.

AT&T customers are seeing the results of this investment with faster mobile broadband speeds and strong reliability, according to the latest round of comprehensive drive testing by Global Wireless Solutions Inc. (GWS). This GWS testing showed that AT&T maintained the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, connected more than 98 percent of calls on the first attempt, and carried 98.65 percent of calls to completion, a difference of less than one call out of 1,000 from the only higher-scoring provider.

AT&T Hawaii President Dan Youmans said his company's local investment creates many advantages for the people of Hawaii.

"Our investment stimulates the economy and fosters employment for U.S. workers," Youmans said. "We are proud of that. In fact, AT&T has invested more in the last three years than any of our U.S. competitors. That creates economic growth across the board. Even in this troubled economy, we plan to invest $18-$19 billion this year, assuming the regulatory environment remains favorable. Our plan to invest up to 10 percent more than we did last year--again in these tough economic times--is a major commitment to our customers. But it's also a huge commitment to our state and to our nation."

Tammi Terrell, AT&T's vice president and general manager in Hawaii, said that AT&T remains focused on making the nation's fastest mobile broadband network even faster.

"Our investment strategy allows us to continue increasing speeds, which means our capabilities continue to grow with our customers. Average national mobile broadband network speeds during the first six months of 2010 are up more than 25 percent, based on internal data." These faster speeds have been delivered even as AT&T has managed unprecedented growth in mobile data usage. Over a three-year period (2007-2009), mobile data traffic on AT&T's wireless network jumped about 5,000 percent.

"Put that in perspective," said Terrell. "Can you imagine if traffic on H-1 increased 5,000 percent? It would be an impossible situation, worse than the 60-mile traffic jam recently in China. But we have not only met that unprecedented growth; our network serves customers better and faster than before.

"No other company in the country has faced that kind of growth. There's no way to tell how their networks would have fared. But we've been tested by fire--like none other--and because of that, our customers are benefiting."

The network investment complements the introduction of new wireless data plans that make the benefits of mobile broadband more affordable for more people. Customers can choose the data plan that best fits their needs, starting with the DataPlus plan at $15 per month.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Hawaii or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. A map of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.att.com/go.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

DataPlus plan requires a wireless agreement and includes 200MB of data; each additional 200MB of overage is $15 and other restrictions apply.

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Courtney Pendleton, +1-619-237-7722, cpendleton@attnews.us, for
AT&T Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

AT&T Invests More Than $275 Million in Metro New York City Region in Its Wireless Network

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- In just the first six months of this year, AT&T* invested more than $275 million in its wireless network to continue improving customer service in the metro New York City region.

  Service enhancements included:
  --  Adding more than 25 new cell sites throughout the state to enhance
      coverage for area residents and businesses
  --  Upgrading 14 cell sites with mobile broadband service to enhance its
      network in the region
  --  Deploying additional radio carriers to nearly 700 cell sites in metro
      New York City to provide customers with improved wireless voice and
      data connectivity and performance

AT&T customers are seeing the results of this investment with faster mobile broadband speeds and strong reliability, according to the latest round of comprehensive drive testing by Global Wireless Solutions Inc. (GWS). This GWS testing showed that AT&T maintained the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, connected more than 98 percent of calls on the first attempt, and carried 98.65 percent of calls to completion, a difference of less than one call out of 1,000 from the only higher-scoring provider.

AT&T New York State President Hal Lenox said his company's local investment creates many advantages for the people of New York City.

"Our investment stimulates the economy and fosters employment for U.S. workers," Lenox said. "We are proud of that. In fact, AT&T has invested more in the last three years than any of our U.S. competitors. That creates economic growth across the board. Even in this troubled economy, we plan to invest $18-$19 billion this year, assuming the regulatory environment remains favorable. Our plan to invest up to 10 percent more than we did last year--again in these tough economic times--is a major commitment to our customers. But it's also a huge commitment to our state and to our nation."

"Expanding and enhancing New York's mobile broadband network brings home the benefits of broadband access to many consumers who are relying more and more on wireless technology to access the Internet," said Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, the city's leading business organization. "This kind of investment is critical to keeping New York competitive."

Tom DeVito, AT&T's vice president and general manager in New York and New Jersey, said that AT&T remains focused on making the nation's fastest mobile broadband network even faster.

"Our investment strategy allows us to continue increasing speeds, which means our capabilities continue to grow with our customers. Average national mobile broadband network speeds during the first six months of 2010 are up more than 25 percent, based on internal data." These faster speeds have been delivered even as AT&T has managed unprecedented growth in mobile data usage.  Over a three-year period (2007-2009), mobile data traffic on AT&T's wireless network jumped about 5,000 percent.

"Put that in perspective," said DeVito. "Can you imagine if traffic on any highway in the City increased 5,000 percent? It would be an impossible situation, worse than the 60-mile traffic jam recently in China. But we have not only met that unprecedented growth, our network serves customers better and faster than before."

"No other company in the country has faced that kind of growth. There's no way to tell how their networks would have fared. But we've been tested by fire--like none other--and because of that, our customers are benefiting."

The network investment complements the introduction of new wireless data plans that make the benefits of mobile broadband more affordable for more people. Customers can choose the data plan that best fits their needs, starting with the DataPlus plan** at $15 per month.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in New York City or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. A map of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.att.com/go.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

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

**DataPlus plan requires a wireless agreement and includes 200MB of data; each additional 200MB of overage is $15 and other restrictions apply.

About AT&T

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

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

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

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Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

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acormier@attnews.us, both of AT&T Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Microsoft Releases Global Beta of Next-Generation CRM Product

Discover the Power of Productivity with the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 beta release for cloud-based and on-premises deployments.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 9 -- Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) today announced a key milestone for Microsoft Dynamics CRM with the beta release of its next-generation product for cloud-based and on-premises deployments. The beta release marks the worldwide rollout of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online service from Microsoft's global datacenters, and it will be released to customers and hosting partners for on-premises deployment as Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

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The beta for the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online service will be available in eight languages and 36 markets, and the final version of the service will be available by the end of the year in 40 markets and 41 languages. The beta of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 for on-premises and partner-hosted deployments will be available in all 40 markets in eight languages. Customers and partners can download or sign up for the beta today at http://www.crm2011beta.com/ to evaluate and start building solutions based on the new release.

"Microsoft Dynamics CRM has tremendous momentum around the world, and we're glad to bring an exciting new wave of technology to our customers and partners," said Brad Wilson, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. "Our new beta release for cloud-based and on-premises deployments allows customers and partners to try the product and see the benefits from the investments that we've been making."

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 delivers the Power of Productivity through familiar, connected and intelligent experiences for users inside and outside an organization.

  --  Familiar experiences through a next-generation native Microsoft
      Outlook client, Microsoft Office contextual CRM Ribbon, RoleTailored
      design and user personalization
  --  Intelligent experiences through guided process dialogs, inline data
      visualizations, performance and goal management, and real-time
      dashboards
  --  Connected experiences through cloud development, Windows Azure
      integration, contextual Microsoft SharePoint document repositories,
      teamwork and collaboration, and the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace

"As an on-demand business, we value the fast deployment, ease of use and rapid adoption that Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 delivers," said Karen Watts, CEO of Corefino Services LLC. "The flexibility and productivity of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is a game-changer."

Microsoft also announced that the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace will enter beta later this month. At beta, this new online service will be available at no additional cost and will provide an easy way for partners to market and distribute solutions to Microsoft Dynamics customers, including a catalog with more than 700 applications and professional services. Customers will be able to access Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace directly from within Microsoft Dynamics CRM to search, filter and download applications, as well as directly connect with Microsoft partners. More information about Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace can be found at http://crm.dynamics.com/DynamicsMarketplace/landing.aspx.

"Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is the true realization of customer relationship management -- dynamic, open, uncompromising, extensible and fully integrated into the desktop -- as both software and a service," said Doug Zone, chief technology officer of MetraTech Corp. "When it is combined with the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace, we will now be able to market and distribute our solutions to an even broader audience."

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 beta is available in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese. The beta of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 on-premises is available worldwide, and the beta of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online is available in Austria, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Those who want to download the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 beta or sign up for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online beta can do so at http://www.crm2011beta.com/. In addition, they can follow and engage with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM community at http://www.twitter.com/msdynamicscrm.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.

About Microsoft

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

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

Web Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/

Penton Launches First Wave of Next Generation B2B Websites

Nine Agricultural Sites Debut New Functionality and Features Collaboration Effort with HUGE, Inc.

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Penton Media, Inc., announced today that the company has begun the relaunch of its business-to-business Websites with nine sites within its Agricultural Group.  These completely redesigned and reengineered sites, in collaboration with the digital design and technology company HUGE, are the effort of a year-long investment and are the first of dozens of Penton sites that will relaunch in the coming months.

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"These redesigns are far from being merely cosmetic; they have been designed to serve readers, who will be able to quickly access relevant content and solve business problems," said Ms. Rowlands.  CEO Rowlands said that Penton conducted months of market research as well as reviews of taxonomies and workflows for the company's editors and contributors.

The Penton Agricultural Group reaches the large producer, grower and rancher with high income, large livestock inventory and high acreage commercial operations that are responsible for 85% of the total farm revenue and net farm profit in the U.S.

"You might say that we started from scratch - except for the rich content we already own - knowing that our goal was to attract more users, make the user experience more robust, and have a much more modular component architecture that enables editors to introduce new features," she explained.  "The work takes us from the legacies of magazines' companion sites to providing full-fledged Web-first products."

With easy and precise search tools the reader will be directed to more information with fewer links while at the same time enhancing messaging and branding potential.  The sites provide smooth and easy navigation to relevant topics, with quicker updates and fresher content.  There is also the opportunity for content within the interactive media realm such as blogs, video (including HD), podcasts and webinars.

Part of Penton's Agricultural Group, four regional sites have already been relaunched:

  --  Delta Farm Press (http://www.deltafarmpress.com)
  --  Southeast Farm Press (http://www.southeastfarmpress.com)
  --  Southwest Farm Press (http://www.southwestfarmpress.com)
  --  Western Farm Press (http://www.westernfarmpress.com)
  The remaining five sites are set to launch over the next several weeks:
  --  National Hog Farmer (http://www.nationalhogfarmer.com)
  --  Beef (http://www.beefmagazine.com)
  --  Corn and Soybean Digest (http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com)
  --  Hay and Forage Grower (http://www.hayandforage.com)
  --  Farm Industry News (http://www.farmindustrynews.com)

HUGE partner Aaron Shapiro explained, "There were three overarching requirements for the transformation of the sites.  These include the ability to evaluate and compare products; access reference, training and how-to materials; and utilize best in class digital business practices."

"Our Websites will no longer be strictly navigation based," said Nino Tasca, vice president, Internet technology.  "We have changed the functionality so that there is a better relationship between the user and the content.  As Penton continues to launch the other sites within our vertical markets, we will leverage that relational data so both our advertisers and readers have a superior digital experience."

About Penton Media

As a leading, independent, business-to-business media company, Penton knows business and how to create and disseminate the vital content that moves markets. Penton is where professionals turn to gain the critical insight, expert analysis, and relevant connections needed to compete and succeed. Headquartered in New York City, the privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit http://www.penton.com.

  CONTACT:
  Jill Baldassano
  212-204-4259
  jill.baldassano@penton.com

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CONTACT:  Jill Baldassano, +1-212-204-4259, jill.baldassano@penton.com

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