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Companies news of 2008-07-07 (page 1)

  • SST Announces Termination of SEC Investigation Regarding Historical Stock Option Grant...
  • UTStarcom Completes Divestiture of Its Personal Communications Division
  • Sanmina-SCI Completes Transition of Personal Computing Business to Foxteq Holdings Inc.
  • LSI Corporation to Host Webcast on Second Quarter 2008 Results
  • Integral Systems to Present at Fourth Annual Collins Stewart Growth Conference
  • Manpower Inc. to Announce 2nd Quarter 2008 Earnings Results
  • Orbitz Worldwide Appoints William Cobb to Board of Directors
  • Tradeshow Products Sells Focus View & Associated Website; Increases Shareholder Equity
  • Navarre Corporation Announces FUNimation Entertainment's Acquisition of Rights Formerly...
  • ForgeHouse, Inc. New Client Agreement AnnouncementTishman Speyer-Atlanta Installs...
  • comScore Will Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 31, 2008
  • Register Now for Verizon Wireless Corporate 5K Race in MorristownProceeds to Benefit...
  • Update on FreeStar Technology Conference Call
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    SST Announces Termination of SEC Investigation Regarding Historical Stock Option Grant Practices and Compliance With NASDAQ Listing Requirements

    SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SST (Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.) , a leader in flash memory technology, today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally notified SST that the SEC investigation related to SST's historical stock option grant practices has been terminated. No enforcement action has been recommended. In addition, SST announced that the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC has formally notified SST that with the holding of the company's annual meeting on June 27, 2008 the company has regained compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements.

    About Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.

    Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, SST designs, manufactures and markets a diversified range of memory and non-memory products for high volume applications in the digital consumer, networking, wireless communications and Internet computing markets. Leveraging its proprietary, patented SuperFlash technology, SST is a leading provider of nonvolatile memory solutions with product families that include various densities of high functionality flash memory components and flash mass storage products. The company also offers its SuperFlash technology for embedded applications through its broad network of world-class manufacturing partners and technology licensees, including TSMC, which offers it under its trademark Emb-FLASH. SST's non-memory products include NAND controller-based products, smart card ICs and modules, flash microcontrollers and radio frequency ICs and modules. Further information on SST can be found on the company's Web site at http://www.sst.com/.

    For more information about SST and the company's comprehensive list of product offerings, please call 1-888/SST-CHIP. Information can also be requested via email to literature@sst.com or through SST's Web site at http://www.sst.com/. SST's head office is located at 1171 Sonora Court, Sunnyvale, Calif.; telephone: 408/735-9110; fax: 408/735-9036.

    The SST logo and SuperFlash are registered trademarks of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

    For More Information Contact: Jim Boyd Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. 408/735-9110 Leslie GreenGreen Communications Consulting, LLC 650/312-9060

    Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.

    CONTACT: Jim Boyd of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., +1-408-735-9110;
    or Leslie Green of Green Communications Consulting, LLC, +1-650-312-9060, for
    Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.

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




    UTStarcom Completes Divestiture of Its Personal Communications Division

    ALAMEDA, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom, Inc. , today announced that the divestiture of its Personal Communications Division ("PCD") disclosed on July 1, 2008 was completed that same day. The divestiture of PCD, to AIG Investments, represents a milestone in simplifying the operations of UTStarcom and enhances the company's focus on its IP-based product offerings. The proceeds of approximately US$240 million, based primarily on the working capital levels on June 30, 2008 are subject to certain adjustments. According to the agreement, UTStarcom could also receive up to US$50 million based on a three-year earn out provision.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051013/SFTH063LOGO) About UTStarcom, Inc.

    UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company develops, manufactures and markets its broadband, wireless and terminal solutions to network operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets worldwide. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. UTStarcom was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Alameda, Calif. The company has research and development centers in the USA, Canada, China, Korea and India.

    For more information about UTStarcom, please visit the UTStarcom Web site at http://www.utstar.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This release includes forward-looking statements, including the foregoing statements regarding the anticipated amount of adjustments, whether the company's operations will be simplified and whether the three-year earn out will be attained. These statements are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include the risk factors identified in its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    UTStarcom, Inc.

    CONTACT: Barry Hutton, Senior Director, Investor Relations of UTStarcom,
    Inc., +1-510-769-2807, barry.hutton@utstar.com

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




    Sanmina-SCI Completes Transition of Personal Computing Business to Foxteq Holdings Inc.

    SAN JOSE, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanmina-SCI Corporation (the "Company") , a leading global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, announced today that it has completed and closed the transition of its personal computing BTO/CTO operations and associated logistics services in Australia, Hungary, Mexico and the United States to Foxteq Holdings Inc.("Foxteq"), a member of Foxconn Technology Group. This closing is in accordance with the Company's previous press release on February 19, 2008 announcing the signing of a definitive agreement between Sanmina-SCI Corporation and Foxteq for the sale of certain assets of its personal computing business and associated logistics services.

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jure Sola commented "The closing of this deal signifies a new direction for the company and will allow us to more fully concentrate on our core strengths and targeted end markets. I want to thank our personal computing customers for supporting us and our employees for helping to make the transition as seamless as possible."

    About Sanmina-SCI

    Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to large OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and aerospace, industrial and medical instrumentation, computer technology and multimedia sectors. Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. Information about Sanmina-SCI is available at http://www.sanmina-sci.com/.

    SANMF

    Sanmina-SCI Corporation

    CONTACT: Paige Bombino, Investor Relations of Sanmina-SCI Corporation,
    +1-408-964-3610, ir@sanmina-sci.com

    Web site: http://www.sanmina-sci.com/




    LSI Corporation to Host Webcast on Second Quarter 2008 Results

    MILPITAS, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LSI Corporation today announced it will host a webcast on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2008, ended June 29, 2008. The company invites investors and others to listen to the earnings conference call live over the Internet at 2:00 p.m. PDT.

    What: LSI Corporation Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Announcement When: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m. PDT Where: http://www.lsi.com/webcast How: Log on to the web at the address above, and click on the audio link.

    Following the conference call, the webcast will be available for replay on the LSI website at http://www.lsi.com/webcast.

    About LSI Corporation

    LSI Corporation is a leading provider of innovative silicon, systems and software technologies that enable products, which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters, systems and software that are trusted by the world's best known brands to power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com/.

    Editor's Notes:

    1. All LSI news releases (financial, acquisitions, manufacturing, products, technology, etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are immediately thereafter posted on the company's external website, http://www.lsi.com/.

    2. LSI and the LSI logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation or its subsidiaries.

    3. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

    LSI Corporation

    CONTACT: Media Relations, Mitch Seigle, +1-408-954-3225,
    mitch.seigle@lsi.com, or Investor Relations, Sujal Shah, +1-610-712-5471,
    sujal.shah@lsi.com, both of LSI Corporation

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




    Integral Systems to Present at Fourth Annual Collins Stewart Growth Conference

    LANHAM, Md., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Integral Systems , a leading provider of satellite ground systems, today announced that it will be presenting at the Fourth Annual Collins Stewart Growth Conference to be held at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City on July 8, 9 and 10, 2008. Pete Gaffney, executive vice president, new business and technology development will give a corporate presentation to investors highlighting Integral Systems' successful growth strategy and recent accomplishments. Integral's presentation will begin at 8:30 am, Eastern Time on Thursday, July 10 during the conference's defense and diversified technology sessions.

    About Integral Systems

    Founded in 1982, Integral Systems is a leading provider of satellite ground systems and has supported more than 205 different satellite missions for communications, science, meteorological, and earth resource applications. Integral Systems was the first company to offer an integrated suite of COTS (Commercial-Off-the-Shelf) software products for satellite command and control: the EPOCH IPS (Integrated Product Suite) product line. EPOCH IPS has become the world market leader in commercial applications with successful installations on five continents.

    Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SAT Corporation, Integral Systems provides satellite and terrestrial communications signal monitoring systems to satellite operators and users throughout the world. Through its Newpoint Technologies, Inc., subsidiary, Integral Systems also provides software for equipment monitoring and control to satellite operators, broadcasters, and telecommunications firms. Integral Systems' RT Logic subsidiary builds telemetry processing systems for military applications, including tracking stations, control centers, and range operations. Integral Systems' Lumistar, Inc., subsidiary provides system- and board-level telemetry acquisition products. Integral Systems has approximately 500 employees working at its headquarters in Lanham, MD, and at other locations in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.integ.com/.

    Integral Systems

    CONTACT: William M. Bambarger, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of Integral
    Systems, Inc., +1-301-731-4233; or Shany Seawright of Strategic Communications
    Group, +1-240-485-1081, sseawright@gotostrategic.com, for Integral Systems,
    Inc.

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




    Manpower Inc. to Announce 2nd Quarter 2008 Earnings Results

    MILWAUKEE, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. today announced that it plans to release 2nd quarter earnings results before the market opens on Friday, July 18, 2008. Management will discuss the results the same day in a live webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT (8:30 a.m. EDT), which can be accessed on the company's website at http://investor.manpower.com/.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO)

    The webcast will be available for replay at the same URL beginning at 10:30 a.m. CDT (11:30 a.m. EDT) on July 18. The replay will remain available for 30 days in this location.

    Supplemental financial information referenced in the webcast and the text of the 2nd quarter press release can be found at http://investor.manpower.com/, in the section titled "Financial Information," after 7:30 a.m. CDT on July 18, 2008.

    About Manpower Inc.

    Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008, the $21 billion company offers employers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting. Manpower's worldwide network of 4,500 offices in 80 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower Inc. operates under five brands: Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management. More information on Manpower Inc. is available at http://www.manpower.com/.

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Manpower Inc.

    CONTACT: Mike Van Handel of Manpower Inc., +1-414-906-6305,
    michael.vanhandel@manpower.com

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




    Orbitz Worldwide Appoints William Cobb to Board of Directors

    CHICAGO, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz Worldwide , a leading global online travel company, today announced the appointment of William Cobb to its board of directors. Mr. Cobb has also been appointed to serve as a member of the audit and compensation committees of the board.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070813/AQM125LOGO)

    Mr. Cobb most recently served as the president of eBay North America. Since 2000, Mr. Cobb has held several senior management positions at eBay Inc., including senior vice president and general manager of eBay International and senior vice president of global marketing. He previously held a number of key positions at PepsiCo within its Tricon Global Restaurants(1) (now known as YUM! Brands, Inc.), Frito Lay and Pepsi-Cola divisions.

    "The appointment of Bill Cobb to the board of directors exemplifies our commitment to finding the most qualified and experienced leadership that will continue to provide guidance to the management at Orbitz Worldwide," said Jeff Clarke, chairman, Orbitz Worldwide. "His extensive experience within the Internet sector will bolster the capabilities of our already very talented board."

    "Orbitz Worldwide will benefit from Bill's experience, characterized by his success in marketing, management and business development for some of the most prominent consumer brands in our global economy," said Steve Barnhart, President and CEO of Orbitz Worldwide. "As Orbitz Worldwide continues to diversify our business and grow internationally, I look forward to benefiting from Bill's advice and counsel."

    Mr. Cobb's appointment fulfills Orbitz Worldwide's obligation under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange to appoint a third independent director to the company's audit committee.

    Mr. Cobb serves on the advisory board of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is also a member of the board of directors for the non-profit Bay Harbor Foundation.

    Mr. Cobb holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

    About Orbitz Worldwide

    Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns and operates a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com/), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com/), ebookers (http://www.ebookers.com/), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com/), RatesToGo (http://www.ratestogo.com/), the Away Network (http://www.away.com/), and corporate travel brand Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com/). For more information on how your company can partner with Orbitz Worldwide, visit http://corp.orbitz.com/.

    (1) In 1997, PepsiCo spun off its Tricon Global Restaurant division. The businesses comprising this division were renamed YUM! Brands after the spin-off.

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Orbitz Worldwide

    CONTACT: Media, Brian Hoyt, +1-312-894-6890, bhoyt@orbitz.com, or
    Investors, Shannon Burns, +1-312-260-2550, shannon.burns@orbitz.com, both of
    Orbitz Worldwide

    Web site: http://www.orbitz.com/
    http://www.cheaptickets.com/
    http://www.ebookers.com/
    http://www.hotelclub.com/
    http://www.ratestogo.com/
    http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com/
    http://corp.orbitz.com/




    Tradeshow Products Sells Focus View & Associated Website; Increases Shareholder Equity

    ANAHEIM, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tradeshow Products Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TSPD) today announced the sale of Focus Views, its wholly owned subsidiary. Focus Views is principally in the financial service business, particularly in the maintenance and operation of an online financial publishing website. The website will include original news and editorial content and unique user-friendly software applications along with streaming video and can be viewed at http://www.focusviews.com/.

    The sale, to Liberty Consulting LLC, will allow Tradeshow to focus on its core competencies in staffing and related after-market sales.

    David Goldberg, Tradeshow's CEO, said the sale reflects all debts, notes and receivables to Focus Views in excess of $170 thousand. "We are delighted that the net effect will be a positive increase to shareholder value for Tradeshow Products Inc.," he said.

    Tradeshow Products Inc., ('TPI') was incorporated in the state of Nevada on August 4, 2005, as a developmental stage company with a principal business objective of providing promotional products for trade shows and trade events.

    We provide financial services to small and medium-size businesses, relieving our clients from many of the day-to-day tasks that negatively impact their core business operations, such as payroll processing, human resources support, workers' compensation insurance, safety programs, employee benefits, and other administrative and aftermarket services predominantly related to staffing -- staff leasing, temporary staffing and co-employment. We not only provide core services but a wide selection of employee and employer benefits and aftermarket products.

    TPI operations were devoted primarily to startup and development activities. Focus Views (http://www.focusviews.com/), an online financial publishing website principally in the financial service business, is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPI.

    Safe Harbor:

    Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future revenues and sales projections, plans for future financing, the ability to meet operational milestones, marketing arrangements and plans, and shipments to and regulatory approvals in international markets. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, our ability to obtain additional financing that will allow us to continue our current and future operations and whether demand for our products and services in domestic and international markets will continue to expand. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact the Company's success are more fully disclosed in the Company's most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2007, and its subsequent filings with the SEC.

    Tradeshow Products Inc.

    CONTACT: Norman Tipton of Tradeshow Products Inc., +1-714-300-0500




    Navarre Corporation Announces FUNimation Entertainment's Acquisition of Rights Formerly Held by A.D. VisionSojitz's ARM Corporation Transfers Rights to more than 30 Titles

    MINNEAPOLIS, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Navarre Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FUNimation Entertainment, has entered into an agreement with ARM Corporation that transfers ARM's interest in select series to FUNimation. FUNimation Entertainment will distribute and re-release these DVD titles in North America and other territories around the world beginning later this year.

    Under the terms of the deal, FUNimation Entertainment obtains a variety of rights to these titles including home video, broadcast, digital and merchandise to such international successes as Devil May Cry and Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor TV. Each of these series was previously under license to A.D. Vision.

    "We are very enthusiastic about these titles," said Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment. "Not only are these excellent series, but they also fuel FUNimation's major initiatives in social networking, the FUNimation Channel and internet VOD. These new titles cement FUNimation as the leading anime provider in North America for television broadcast and legitimate on-line content. These shows allow us to increasingly provide the best anime to our fans on their own terms."

    About FUNimation Entertainment

    FUNimation(R) Entertainment is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and the leading company providing Japanese animation in the United States. FUNimation is known for acquiring top-rated anime series from Japan and for being the market share leader for home video sales of anime in the United States. The company has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights for many of its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution.

    About Navarre Corporation

    Navarre(R) Corporation is a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products, including PC software, DVD video, video games and accessories. Navarre develops, licenses and publishes home entertainment and multimedia content through its Encore, BCI, and FUNimation subsidiaries and has established distribution relationships with customers across a wide spectrum of retail channels. Navarre was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Hope, Minnesota. Additional information regarding Navarre can be found at http://www.navarre.com/.

    About ARM Corporation

    ARM Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese Contents Investment LPC (JCI). ARM was established to support the overseas licensing and distribution of Japanese anime. JCI was formed by Sojitz Corporation, in cooperation with the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and KlockWorx Co., Ltd.

    About Sojitz Corporation

    Sojitz is engaged in the investment of content creation, with a focus on Japanese animation, and its export and sale in overseas markets. The company currently handles over 100 anime titles in more than 30 markets worldwide.

    Navarre Corporation

    CONTACT: Navarre Investor Relations, +1-763-535-8333, ir@navarre.com

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




    ForgeHouse, Inc. New Client Agreement AnnouncementTishman Speyer-Atlanta Installs OneVision-Security (TM), an Enterprise-Class, Security Operations Management System

    ATLANTA, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ForgeHouse, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FOHE), a leading provider of comprehensive, enterprise-class physical security operations management software, announced today the Southeast Region of Tishman-Speyer has installed OneVision-Security Software for several of its Atlanta properties. Actual locations were not disclosed for reasons of security. The system will be used to support and advance Tishman-Speyer's long-standing commitment to reliable security, safety and risk management, for its tenants in more than 20 cities around the world.

    Howell Barber, Security and Life Safety Manager at Tishman Speyer commented, "Management of security, building and tenant support functions has long been important to how we manage our properties at Tishman Speyer. I plan on leveraging OneVision-Security Software capabilities to the maximum, using it to help manage security, emergency, safety, fire and select maintenance processes for greater control and productivity. I will also be working with ForgeHouse, Inc. on the evaluation of other workforce and workflow management modules they've developed to expand the functionality of OneVision-Security."

    The initial application at Tishman Speyer will focus on three of OneVision-Security Software's five core applications. Tishman Speyer elected to work with ForgeHouse, Inc. through a web-based, "On-demand," Service agreement which significantly lowers its upfront costs without restricting services or support.

    John Britchford-Steel, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ForgeHouse, Inc. commented, "We are pleased to be working with Tishman Speyer's security management team in the Southeast. OneVision-Security will help optimize coordination, communications and documentation among security and other property management resources and personnel. Tishman Speyer has the business process orientation and professional discipline to gain the most from their selection of OneVision-Security Solutions."

    About Tishman Speyer

    Tishman Speyer is one of the leading owners, developers, operators, and fund managers of first-class real estate in the world, having managed a portfolio of assets since its inception of over 113 million square feet and more than 91,000 residential units in major metropolitan areas across the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Since 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed and operated over 270 projects totaling over approximately 113 million square feet and more than 91,000 residential units, and a property portfolio in excess of US$76 billion in total value across the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia, including signature properties such as New York's Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Center and the Peter Cooper Village/Stuyvesant Village residential complex in New York, and Berlin's Sony Center and Torre Norte in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

    About ForgeHouse, Inc.

    ForgeHouse(R) is an Enterprise Application Software Solutions and Services Company. The Company is focused on providing scalable, Enterprise-class web-based solutions that increase productivity and accountability by workflow optimization. The Company's markets range from Fortune 1000 companies to Government to Small and Medium Enterprises and Businesses (SMEs and SMBs ).

    About Our Solutions

    OneVision(R) is a modular software platform designed to be deployed in an Enterprise or Managed-Hosted Solution (On-Demand Application). The first of a suite of web-based software solutions, OneVision, provides its customers with a simple, easy-to-use tool-set to implement, monitor, assess and validate best practices, thereby transforming a set of complex business inputs into valuable business intelligence. Each OneVision module is designed specifically to address a company's Security, Safety, Maintenance or Compliance operations, providing management and staff with tools to collect, analyze data and communicate vital actionable items, thereby minimizimg the gap between detection and effective response. The platform is scalable and can be easily deployed to a single site or multiple sites on a global basis. OneVision-Security is a highly effective Facilities Management Platform that can be used at individual buildings to Corporate and Education campuses to Nuclear, Chemical and Military Facilities.

    "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

    The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements related to the future anticipated direction of the industry, plans for future expansion, various business development activities, planned capital expenditures, future funding sources, anticipated sales growth, and potential contracts. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to development and expansion activities, dependence on existing management, financing activities, and domestic and global economic conditions.

    To learn more about ForgeHouse Inc.'s web-based OneVision platform, please go to http://www.forgehouse.com/

    ForgeHouse, Inc.

    CONTACT: Barry Petenbrink, +1-770-923-7765, bpetenbrink@forgehouse.com,
    or George Vargas, jvargas@forgehouse.com, both of ForgeHouse Inc.




    comScore Will Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 31, 2008

    RESTON, Va., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , will report financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 in a live conference call on Thursday, July 31 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO)

    Dr. Magid Abraham, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Green, Chief Financial Officer, will provide commentary on the company's results at that time.

    The conference call can be accessed in two ways: * By telephone at 877-675-4748, pass code 7207404

    * Via a webcast at http://ir.comscore.com/events.cfm. A replay of the webcast will be archived and available for playback beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET that evening, accessible from the same link.

    About comScore

    comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of approximately 2 million Internet users who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that gathers and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Using its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of digital behavior and attitudes and helps clients design more powerful marketing strategies that deliver superior ROI. With its recent acquisition of M:Metrics, comScore is also a leading source of data on mobile usage. comScore services are used by over 950 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestle, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, the University of Chicago, Verizon Services Group and ViaMichelin. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/.

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    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com comScore, Inc.

    CONTACT: Andrew Lipsman of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6510,
    press@comscore.com

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




    Register Now for Verizon Wireless Corporate 5K Race in MorristownProceeds to Benefit Jersey Battered Women's Service

    BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than two weeks until the 3rd annual Verizon Wireless 5K Corporate Classic, it's time for runners to register for Morris County's largest fitness event of the season. The race will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Morristown with proceeds benefiting Jersey Battered Women's Service.

    The Verizon Wireless Corporate Classic is open to corporate teams, as well as individual runners and walkers, including students, area residents and their friends and families. Interested participants may register online at http://www.verizonwirelessclassic.com/ or call 973-898-9386.

    This year, for the first time, pre-race registration may reach the event's limit of 4,000 participants. Once the limit is reached, registration will be closed and entries will not be taken. "As early as three months ago, registrations were significantly ahead of previous years," said Mark Monteyne, head coach at Verizon. "This has just become one of the most popular fitness events in the state."

    If the event does not reach capacity before race day, online registration will close on Monday, July 14, and individuals may register in person through Wednesday, July 16, at the Morristown Running Company, 31 South St., Morristown. Race-day entries will be accepted, if capacity has not been reached, at the race site, Pioneer Park of Headquarters Plaza, between noon and 6:00 p.m.

    "Summer fitness doesn't get any better," Monteyne said. "Racers will compete among the state's fastest runners, and all participants will enjoy an evening of fun and camaraderie, complete with goodie bags, T-shirts and refreshments."

    Participants are encouraged to bring old, unused wireless phones to donate to the Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) phone collection drive. Through its HopeLine program, the company recycles and donates no-longer-used wireless phones and service to victims, and provides financial grants to non-profit domestic violence advocacy agencies. Phones, chargers and accessories from any service provider are accepted.

    For the past 19 years, Morristown has hosted an annual footrace for employee teams from New Jersey corporations. Verizon Wireless began sponsoring the race in 2006.

    Jersey Battered Women's Service, beneficiary of this year's race, is a non-profit organization in Morris County that provides a range of life-saving and life-rebuilding services to victims of domestic violence and their families. Verizon Wireless' main community service efforts focus on domestic violence education and prevention through the company's HopeLine program.

    Lexus, the official vehicle for the Verizon Wireless Corporate Classic, will provide the pace car for the race. The Morristown Running Company is providing support services and sponsoring the event's T-shirts.

    About Verizon Wireless

    Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: 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.

    Verizon Wireless

    CONTACT: Robin B. Nicol of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7515,
    Robin.Nicol@verizonwireless.com

    Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
    http://www.verizonwirelessclassic.com/
    http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia




    Update on FreeStar Technology Conference Call

    DUBLIN, Ireland, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FreeStar Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: FSRT) , an international card payments processor and technology company, today announced that its scheduled conference call with Investors has been canceled until further notice due to heavy travel and rescheduled meetings for CEO Paul Egan.

    Mr. Egan stated, "Due to the last minute rescheduling of my meeting commitments with various partnering banks throughout Europe, I regretfully have to cancel tomorrow's conference call. This has been a very busy month for business development and the schedule required has been quite heavy. Whilst the company is focused and committed to open discussion with its shareholders, I must give priority to the current client meeting agenda and facilitate their late change of schedule request. I am sure our shareholders will agree and understand that the client always comes first and we can rearrange the call for a later date. As always, I appreciate our shareholders' patience and understanding."

    As a temporary alternative, FreeStar has set up an email to address all investors. Please feel free to email comments to investor@freeestartech.com.

    About Freestar Technology Corporation

    FreeStar Technology Corp. provides mission-critical solutions to the financial industry worldwide. Working with merchants and acquirers in more than twenty countries, its product suite has empowered partners to focus on their core competencies, while its innovative driven approach has enabled them to benefit from first to market advantage and realize their true potential. FreeStar Technology has adopted a partnership strategy for growth. Its partners are market leaders in their respective industries. These include IKEA, Finnair and Stockmann. Its subsidiaries, Rahaxi Processing Oy., Finland, FreeStar Technologies Ireland, Ltd., and FreeStar Dominicana S.A. Dominican Republic, continue to develop and implement first class products and solutions that enhance the service level its partners can offer their customers. For more information, please visit http://www.freestartech.com/ and http://www.rahaxi.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. When used in this press release, the words "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These are statements that relate to future periods and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our adequacy of cash, expectations regarding net losses and cash flow, statements regarding our growth, our need for future financing, our dependence on personnel, and our operating expenses. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the companies, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed above as well as risks set forth above under "Factors That May Affect Our Results." These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The companies caution that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in FreeStar's Form 10-KSB filing and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov/). FreeStar undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    For more information, please contact: FreeStar Technology Corporation: Mr. Paul Egan President & CEO Tel: +1-809-547-2248 pegan@freestartech.com Rahaxi Processing Oy: Dr. Jose Enrique Perez Managing Director Tel. +358-50-532-1138 eperez@freestartech.com

    FreeStar Technology Corp.

    CONTACT: Mr. Paul Egan, President & CEO of FreeStar Technology Corp.,
    +1-809-547-2248, pegan@freestartech.com; or Dr. Jose Enrique Perez, Managing
    Director of Rahaxi Processing Oy, +358-50-532-1138, eperez@freestartech.com

    Web site: http://www.freestartech.com/
    http://www.rahaxi.com/




    New York Giants Sign Agreement for Custom Portable People Meter(TM) Radio RatingServices in New York Giants' broadcasts on WFAN-AM for the 2007 season showed Men 25-54 Average Daily Cumes higher than top NY morning drive station

    NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arbitron Inc. today announced that the New York Giants have signed a contract for Portable People Meter(TM) (PPM) custom radio ratings services in New York.

    "The ability to look at each game and see how many people are really listening is groundbreaking for us," said Mike Stevens, Chief Marketing Officer, New York Giants. "PPM data will provide us with game-by-game insights that we were never able to see before. We know that Giants fans are passionate about their team and will tune in so they never miss a game. We can now deliver valuable insight about our audience base and demonstrate to advertisers that sports radio is a unique format for reaching one of their most valued demographics."

    Average Game Day Exceeds Top Morning Drive Show for Men 25-54

    The average Giants game in the 2007 season on WFAN-AM reached 194,600 Men 25-54 (Average Daily Cume), according to New York PPM Pre-currency data. On average, these broadcasts reached more men than the number 1 show in morning drive, the premier advertising daypart in the December PPM data for New York.

    PPM New York Metro, Men 25-54, Average Daily Cume 2007 Giants Game Average Morning Drive (WFAN-AM, October 2007 - (#1 Station, December 2007) Holiday 2007) 194,600 188,000

    During the 2007 NFL regular season the PPM began measuring radio audiences in New York City. Between September 23, 2007 and January 8th, 2008 the New York Giants radio broadcast on WFAN-AM scored the highest hourly Men 25-54 AQH rating with a 3.2 during the 4th quarter of the December 9th Philadelphia Eagles game.

    "There is a need for special consideration when planning to buy and sell for sports broadcasting," said Mason Meyer, Manager, Custom Services, Arbitron Inc. "We released audience estimates for the post-game radio audience after the Super Bowl with dramatic increases to highly targeted demographics. Additional audience estimates for season broadcasts show that sports radio delivers high-impact return on investment to advertisers. The granularity of PPM data will help sales managers demonstrate their value to their advertisers as they have never been able to before."

    PPM Custom Ratings Agreement

    Using the existing PPM panel installed in New York for syndicated radio ratings, the contract calls for Arbitron to generate custom reports of pre-, post-, in-game and total broadcast listening estimates for the Giants 2008 football seasons. The reports include exclusive game broadcast average- quarter-hour and cumulative (Cume) audience estimates to Giants broadcasts on WFAN-AM. New York Football Giants own and control the inventory for pre-, in- and post-game programming.

    The New York Giants will broadcast all regular season games during the 2008 football season on WFAN-AM, Sports Radio 66. In addition, WFAN-AM will air pre-season games and all Giants post-season games for which the Giants might qualify.

    About Arbitron

    Arbitron Inc. is a media and marketing research firm serving the media -- radio, television, cable, online radio and out-of-home -- as well as advertisers and advertising agencies in the United States. Arbitron's core businesses are measuring network and local market radio audiences across the United States; surveying the retail, media and product patterns of local market consumers; and providing application software used for analyzing media audience and marketing information data. The company has developed the Portable People Meter, a new technology for media and marketing research.

    Through its Scarborough Research joint venture with The Nielsen Company, Arbitron provides additional media and marketing research services to the broadcast television, newspaper and online industries.

    Arbitron's marketing and business units are supported by a world-renowned research and technology organization located in Columbia, Maryland. Its

    Portable People Meter(TM) and PPM(TM) are marks of Arbitron Inc. Media contact: Jessica Benbow Arbitron Inc. 410-312-8363 jessica.benbow@arbitron.com

    Arbitron Inc.

    CONTACT: Jessica Benbow, Arbitron Inc., +1-410-312-8363,
    jessica.benbow@arbitron.com

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




    Carbon Design Systems Acquires SoC Designer From ARM

    CAMBRIDGE, England and ACTON, Massachusetts, July 7 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Carbon Forms new Irvine, Calif. Development Facility

    CAMBRIDGE, England and ACTON, Massachusetts, July 7 /PRNewswire/ --

    ARM (LSE:ARM) (Nasdaq:ARMH), and Carbon Design Systems(TM), the leading supplier of tools for the automatic creation, validation and deployment of system level models, announced today an agreement under which Carbon will take over future development, support and sale of the SoC Designer tool.

    Key members of the ARM(R) SoC Designer development team will join Carbon Design Systems and form a new Carbon development office located in Irvine, Calif. Carbon will also gain access to ARM intellectual property (IP) in order to optimize its tools to offer customers a kit for the generation of cycle-accurate models of ARM processors, PrimeCell(R) peripherals and fabric IP. This kit enables ARM Partners to create cycle-accurate models of ARM IP and to provide a seamless transition for users of the SoC Designer tool to a new environment based upon models generated directly from ARM register transfer level (RTL) code.

    "The ability to optimize the Carbon tool chain to work seamlessly with ARM intellectual property is a natural extension of Carbon's model-focused strategy," said Rick Lucier, CEO of Carbon. "The majority of our customers are already using ARM IP in their SoC designs. This agreement will enable Carbon to deliver a complete cycle-accurate tools solution to our customers, including the SoC Designer tool, enabling the generation of highly accurate models derived directly from the IP RTL code."

    "As a leading company in system model creation, Carbon is a natural partner for the continuing support of our customers using SoC Designer and cycle-accurate models of ARM IP," said John Cornish, vice president and general manager, ARM System Design Division. "The agreement between ARM and Carbon will ensure customers have access to a fast, cycle-accurate design environment in which they can architect and validate advanced SoC designs based on ARM IP. This arrangement makes the models available for interoperation in other environments, ensuring our customers have a choice of design flows."

    "Carbon doubled its customer base last year by focusing our resources in the virtual prototyping space," added Lucier. "Working with ARM, we will now be able to further shorten the time-to-market schedules of our SoC customers by accelerating the generation of accurate, high-speed models."

    "This agreement gives Carbon access to ARM IP to optimize our automated cycle-accurate model creation tools for all of ARM processors and PrimeCell IP including the latest Cortex(TM)-A9 application processor. We will be working non-stop to quickly bring this model generation capability to ARM Partners," said Tom Rathje, vice president of Engineering at Carbon. "The model generation flow will be optimized and validated using the RTL code, ensuring speed and accuracy. The processor models will also leverage the Carbon model application programming interface (API) to offer a direct connection to the ARM RealView(R) Debugger. Carbon-generated models of ARM IP will offer our customers the fastest, most-accurate path for firmware development and architectural exploration."

    About ARM

    ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.

    About Carbon Design Systems

    Carbon is the leading supplier of system-level tools to automatically create, validate and deploy software models generated from Verilog and/or VHDL descriptions. Carbon's models are used in conjunction with SystemC simulation platforms to enable architecture profiling and software validation in parallel with hardware development. Problems can be found and resolved early in the design cycle, rather than waiting for prototypes to be built or silicon to be delivered. Its solutions are based on open industry standards, including SystemC, SCML, Verilog, VHDL, OSCI TLM, MDI, CASI, CADI and CAPI. Carbon's customers are systems, semiconductor, and IP companies that focus on communications, networking, and consumer electronics. Carbon is headquartered at 125 Nagog Park, Acton, Mass., 01720. Telephone: (781) 264-7300. Facsimile: (781) 264-9990. Email: info@carbondesignsystems.com. Web site: http://www.carbondesignsystems.com.

    ARM, RealView and PrimeCell are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. Cortex is a trademark of ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries: ARM, Inc.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan Limited; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.; ARM Germany GmbH; ARM Embedded Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM Norway, AS.

    Carbon Design Systems acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

    ARM Ltd

    For more information, contact: Nanette Collins, For Carbon Design Systems, +1-617-437-1822, nanette@nvc.com ; Michelle Spencer, For ARM, +44-1628-427780, michelle.spencer@arm.com .




    Zix Corporation Announces Webcast Showcasing Email Encryption Competitive ReplacementLarge California Healthcare System to Address Key Issues of Security, Risk & Cost

    DALLAS, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(R)), , the leader in hosted services for email encryption and e-prescribing, today announced an upcoming webcast featuring Daughters of Charity Health System on Thursday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The webcast will feature Michael Day, Director of Information Technology, and Ajay Chaudhari, Network Design Specialist for Daughters of Charity and they will discuss their process for choosing and implementing a solution: how they built internal buy-in, identified and addressed potential pitfalls, and made critical decisions on replacing their previously implemented system with ZixCorp's Email Encryption Service.

    To register for this informative webinar, please visit http://www.zixcorp.com/info/health or call 866-257-4949.

    Additionally, the ZixCorp website is now featuring a Daughters of Charity success story that outlines issues that will be discussed during the upcoming webinar. Below is an excerpt from the success story:

    "The security of protected health information (PHI) is very important," said Michael Day, Director of Information Technology for DCHS. "Not only from a regulatory standpoint enforced by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), but because our patients and staff need to have that confidence in us."

    Not satisfied with the email encryption solution they were using, DCHS switched to ZixCorp's Email Encryption Service.

    "With our old solution, we were concerned we were at risk of not properly protecting our patients' sensitive data or other important business information," said Day. "It was also a massive challenge to administer the whole process from installation through to mailbox management, information tracking and overall maintenance. We needed a more efficient and thorough process."

    Day liked what ZixCorp had to offer because of its ease of use and excellent reputation as the leading email encryption solution for health care organizations. "It was simple to set up, fast to deploy, and transparent to use," he said. "It has a better hit rate of encrypting messages than our previous solution. ZixCorp's service detects PHI and other sensitive information and ensures they're secured before delivery."

    To read the entire DCHS success story, please visit the ZixCorp website or click on the following link: http://www.zixcorp.com/pdf/ZIX-DCHS_CaseStudy_Web.pdf.

    About Zix Corporation

    ZixCorp is the leading provider of easy-to-use-and-deploy email encryption and e-prescribing services that Connect entities with their customers and partners to Protect and Deliver sensitive information in the healthcare, finance, insurance and government industries. ZixCorp's hosted Email Encryption Service provides an easy and cost-effective way to ensure customer privacy and regulatory compliance for corporate email. Its PocketScript(R) e-prescribing service saves lives and saves money by automating the prescription process between payors, doctors and pharmacies. For more information, visit http://www.zixcorp.com/.

    Zix Corporation

    CONTACT: Public Relations, Farrah Corley, +1-214-370-2175,
    publicrelations@zixcorp.com, or Investor Relations, Peter Wilensky,
    +1-214-515-7357, invest@zixcorp.com, both of Zix Corporation

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




    Verizon Business Enhances Calling Detail for Wholesale CustomersGreater Granularity, Consolidation Improve Expense Controls

    BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business wholesale customers now can take advantage of new enhancements to traditional voice and VoIP call records, providing greater granularity of call information.

    Wholesale customers can gain additional detail about the costs of a call for their international termination services, enabling added control over expenses. These rating enhancements take into account the rising number of international vendors and provide increased granularity of costs related to international mobile termination and special charges within specific geographic regions.

    Wholesale customers also can take advantage of added information in the call-detail record (CDR) as well as improved CDR layout. Changes include expanded field lengths as well as new fields for additional detail that, in turn, increase the wholesale customers' ability to manage their e-billing activity, track costs, and match their daily CDRs to their monthly invoice. As a result of these CDR refinements, wholesale customers will have the ability to increase their competitive edge.

    "Detailed call information is a key business tool for wholesale customers," said Jim Tyrrell, vice president of corporate marketing for Verizon. "These enhancements put a sharper edge on that business tool."

    Later this summer, Verizon Business also will begin providing consolidated invoice reports for wholesale international termination services, allowing customers to view, monitor and audit call information -- all from one report. This report will be consolidated for both traditional voice and VoIP calls, saving wholesale customers valuable time by streamlining their call analysis process.

    Verizon Business offers a wide array of wholesale voice and data services sold by Verizon Partner Solutions and Verizon Business International Partner Solutions.

    About Verizon Business

    Verizon Business operates the world's most connected public IP network and uses its industry-leading global-network capabilities to offer large business and government customers an unmatched combination of security, reliability and speed. The company integrates advanced IP communications and information technology (IT) products and services to deliver leading enterprise solutions including managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services. Verizon Business delivers global solutions that power innovation and enable its customers to do business better. For more information, visit http://www.verizonbusiness.com/ .

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

    Verizon Business

    CONTACT: Lynn Staggs of Verizon Business, +1-918-590-2403,
    c-lynn.staggs@verizonbusiness.com

    Web site: http://www.verizonbusiness.com/
    http://www.verizon.com/
    http://www.verizon.com/news

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




    RadioShack Social Media Application Creates Facebook Photo MosaicsCarat and RadioShack Create 'MyMosaic' Function to Promote Retailer's Digital Imaging Product Line

    FORT WORTH, Texas, and BOSTON, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Facebook members have a creative new way to showcase pictures of themselves, friends and family. This popular social utility connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. With the just-launched "RadioShack MyMosaic" Facebook application, members now have an easy way to create dazzling, multi-layered photo mosaics from online photos.

    The application launch is part of a new RadioShack online social media campaign that ties into photo uploading and sharing -- two of the most popular activities on Facebook.

    RadioShack's MyMosaic creates a digital mosaic from a selected image. The image is made up of many smaller photos, forming one picture. Users can click on the mosaic and go deeper and deeper into additional image layers of the mosaic all made up of their friends' profile photos. The application is a great way to display many photos on a profile page in one small space. In addition, people can share their photo mosaic with friends and family.

    Carat is a global independent media communications network that has worked with RadioShack for the last several years. The company initiated the project by partnering with Moma Labs to build the Facebook application for RadioShack. The social media initiative, designed to build awareness for RadioShack's digital imaging products, is also supported by an advertising program on Facebook.

    "RadioShack MyMosaic creates a visually dynamic way for people to create and play with their own unique piece of digital photo art by zooming in and out with the click of their mouse," said Melissa Romig, Media Director at Carat. "This photo-intensive application showcases RadioShack's strong involvement in the digital imaging product category."

    Peter Whitsett, RadioShack's executive vice president, general merchandising manager, added, "Through Facebook, we're helping raise our brand's awareness and create additional relevance with a younger customer base. Such an interesting and unusual application is a great testament to our 'Do Stuff' positioning by encouraging customers to create an enjoyable outcome that previously did not exist."

    To download the new application, go to Facebook's application search page and search for "RadioShack MyMosaic." Or, visit http://apps.facebook.com/radioshackmymosaic to go to the MyMosaic page directly.

    About RadioShack Corporation

    RadioShack Corporation is one of the nation's most experienced and trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers. Operating from convenient and comfortable neighborhood and mall locations, RadioShack stores deliver personalized product and service solutions within a few short minutes of where most Americans either live or work. The company has a presence through almost 6,000 company-operated stores and dealer outlets in the United States and nearly 800 wireless phone kiosks. RadioShack's dedicated force of knowledgeable and helpful sales associates has been consistently recognized by several independent groups as providing the best customer service in the consumer electronics and wireless industries. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, or to purchase items online, visit http://www.radioshack.com/.

    About Carat

    Carat is a global independent media communications network, with over 100 offices in over 80 countries. Carat is transforming communications -- creating communications that transform clients' businesses and leading transformation of the communications world. Carat provides a full range of services -- including media and market research; communications planning; media planning and buying; multicultural communications; corporate trade; branded entertainment; direct and digital marketing; experiential and sponsorship services; and marketing analytics and consulting. Carat is part of the Aegis Group -- a leading marketing services company listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.carat.com/.

    CONTACTS: Charles Hodges RadioShack Corporation Media.relations@radioshack.com 817-415-3300 Dan Soine Carat dan.soine@carat.com 415-541-2870

    Carat

    CONTACT: Charles Hodges of RadioShack Corporation, +1-817-415-3300,
    Media.relations@radioshack.com; or Dan Soine of Carat, +1-415-541-2870,
    dan.soine@carat.com

    Web site: http://apps.facebook.com/radioshackmymosaic
    http://www.carat.com/
    http://www.radioshack.com/




    Universal Security Instruments Announces Stock Repurchase Plan

    OWINGS MILLS, Md., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (Universal) announced today that it has authorized the Company to repurchase from time to time up to 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

    Such purchases may be made in the open market, including through block trades, or in private transactions, at times and in amounts which management deems appropriate. The stock repurchase program can be terminated, extended or limited at any time.

    Harvey Grossblatt, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, "While this past fiscal year has been challenging, we consider USI's common stock to be undervalued at its current level. The Board is sensitive to this issue and we will consider repurchases of shares at appropriate intervals."

    UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer (through its Hong Kong Joint Venture) and distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has a 39-year history of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. For more information on Universal Security Instruments, visit our website at http://www.universalsecurity.com/ .

    "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that inherently include certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, among other items, our and our Hong Kong Joint Venture's respective ability to maintain operating profitability, currency fluctuations, the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations affecting us and our Hong Kong Joint Venture and other factors which may be identified from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. We will revise our outlook from time to time and frequently will not disclose such revisions publicly.

    Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

    CONTACT: Harvey Grossblatt, President of Universal Security Instruments,
    Inc., +1-410-363-3000, Ext. 224; or Don Hunt or Jeff Lambert, both of Lambert,
    Edwards & Associates, Inc., +1-616-233-0500, for Universal Security
    Instruments

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




    Universal Security Instruments Announces Results for Fiscal Year and Update on Canadian Liquidation

    OWINGS MILLS, Md., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (Universal) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.

    Universal reported a fourth quarter loss of $5,042,257 or ($2.02) per basic and diluted share on sales of $6,677,293 compared to net earnings of $850,395, or $0.35 per basic and $0.34 per diluted share, on sales of $8,199,551 for the comparable period of the previous year. Included in the results of the fourth quarter was a loss from discontinued operations of $5,079,848 and $489,030 for the same quarter last year. Continuing operations resulted in net income of $37,591, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1,339,425, or $0.56 per basic and $0.53 per diluted share, in the comparable quarter last year.

    For the 12 months ended March 31, 2008, sales were $33,871,362 versus $32,934,388 for the same period last year. The Company reported a net loss of $5,568,914 or ($2.24) per basic and ($2.23) per diluted share, compared to net income of $5,533,258 or $2.31 per basic share and $2.23 per diluted share for the comparable period of the previous year. Included in the results were losses of $8,393,663 and $560,108, respectively, from discontinued operations. Continuing operations resulted in income of $2,824,749, or $1.14 per basic and $1.13 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, and $6,093,366, or $2.54 per basic and $2.45 per diluted share in the 2007 fiscal year.

    As previously reported, the Company stated during its fourth quarter of the 2008 fiscal year, the assets of the Company's Canadian subsidiary which manufactured electrical mechanical steel conduit tubing (EMT) were placed in receivership, and the Company discontinued its Canadian subsidiary's operations. The reported losses from discontinued operations arose from the Canadian subsidiary's operations.

    Due to the requirements of accounting standard FAS 5, Universal did not record any gain in the year ended March 31, 2008 from its Canadian operations related to the anticipated abatement of debt to certain unsecured creditors of the discontinued operations. This gain from abatement of debt is estimated to range between $3,750,000 and $4,250,000 and will not be recognized until the liquidation is completed which should occur during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009.

    Sales at the Company's USI ELECTRIC division continued to be affected by the softening in the U.S. housing market. The Company has recently introduced a new line of exhaust and bath fans and believes these sales should reduce the impact of slower home building during the current fiscal year.

    Sales from the Company's retail division continue to increase with the addition of a major Canadian retailer, and these sales will start in the Company's second fiscal quarter.

    UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer (through its Hong Kong Joint Venture) and distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has a 39-year history of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. For more information on Universal Security Instruments, visit our website at http://www.universalsecurity.com/.

    "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that inherently include certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, among other items, our and our Hong Kong Joint Venture's respective ability to maintain operating profitability, currency fluctuations, the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations affecting us and our Hong Kong Joint Venture and other factors which may be identified from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. We will revise our outlook from time to time and frequently will not disclose such revisions publicly.

    UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 2007 Sales $6,677,293 $8,199,551 Net income from continuing operations 37,591 1,339,425 Income per share from continuing operations: Basic 0.02 0.56 Diluted 0.02 0.53 Loss from discontinued operations (5,079,848) (489,030) Loss per share from discontinued operations: Basic (2.04) (0.20) Diluted (2.04) (0.19) Net (loss) income (5,042,257) 850,395 Net (loss) income per share - basic (2.02) 0.35 Net (loss) income per share - diluted (2.02) 0.34 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Basic 2,487,867 2,398,284 Diluted 2,487,867 2,520,477 (AUDITED) Twelve Months Ended March 31 2008 2007 Sales $33,871,362 $32,934,388 Net income from continuing operations 2,824,749 6,093,366 Income per share from continuing operations: Basic 1.14 2.54 Diluted 1.13 2.45 Loss from discontinued operations (8,393,663) (560,108) Loss per share from discontinued operations: Basic (3.38) (0.23) Diluted (3.35) (0.23) Net (loss) income (5,568,914) 5,533,258 Net (loss) income per share - basic (2.24) 2.31 Net (loss) income per share - diluted (2.23) 2.23 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Basic 2,484,192 2,398,284 Diluted 2,502,017 2,484,606 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ASSETS March 31, 2008 2007 Cash $ 3,863,784 $ - Accounts receivable and amount due from factor 6,144,169 8,473,388 Inventory 5,357,488 8,705,316 Prepaid expenses 206,197 141,577 Current assets of discontinued operations 2,850,731 8,881,921 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 18,422,369 26,202,202 INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE 9,986,579 9,072,284 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - NET 130,347 146,072 OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED TAX ASSET 1,929,622 774,910 TOTAL ASSETS $30,468,917 $36,195,468 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Notes payable $ - $2,254,966 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,465,292 3,799,283 Current liabilities of discontinued operations 7,823,450 3,522,549 Accrued liabilities 665,080 1,946,789 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 10,953,822 11,523,587 LONG TERM OBLIGATION 91,160 - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,487,867 and 2,475,612 shares at March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively 24,879 24,756 Additional paid-in capital 13,453,378 13,214,025 Retained earnings 5,890,023 11,545,304 Other comprehensive loss 55,655 (112,204) TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 19,423,935 24,671,881 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $30,468,917 $36,195,468

    Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

    CONTACT: Harvey Grossblatt, President of Universal Security Instruments,
    Inc., +1-410-363-3000, Ext. 224; or Don Hunt and Jeff Lambert of Lambert,
    Edwards & Associates, Inc., +1-616-233-0500, for Universal Security
    Instruments, Inc.

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




    Fortress International Group Secures Turnkey Design/Build Project in Boston

    COLUMBIA, Md., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fortress International Group Inc. , a company providing comprehensive services for the planning, design, development and maintenance of mission critical facilities and information infrastructure, today announced it had closed on a design/build project for a large information-based, data corporation that is slated to begin immediately and be completed in early 2009. The project is to expand the data center of an existing customer, and is expected to generate revenues in excess of $10 million. Fortress was chosen for this project as a result of its exhibited expertise in both design as well as construction management capabilities.

    ABOUT FORTRESS INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC.

    Fortress International Group Inc.(FIGI) and its subsidiaries Total Site Solutions, Rubicon, Vortech, and Innovative Power, plan, design, build and maintain specialized facilities such as data centers, trading floors, call centers, laboratories, medical facilities, network operation centers, communication facilities, and secure facilities. For nearly 30 years, the FIGI team has pioneered building robust and scalable infrastructure into mission- critical facilities. The firm offers unsurpassed expertise in the infrastructure systems (electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, security, fire protection and building automation) that are the critical facility's lifeblood. FIGI's comprehensive portfolio of services and multi-disciplinary expertise provide customers a highly respected single source for critical services that bridge the gap between IT and facilities.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This release may contain "forward-looking statements"-that is, statements related to future-not past-events, plans, and prospects. In this context, forward-looking statements may address matters such as our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "guidance," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "should," or "will." Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Particular uncertainties that could adversely or positively affect the company's future results include: the company's reliance on a significant portion of its revenues from a limited number of customers; the uncertainty as to whether the company can replace its declining backlog; risks involved in properly managing complex projects; risks relating to revenues under customer contracts, many of which can be canceled on short notice; risks related to the implementation of the company's strategic plan, including the ability to make acquisitions and the performance and future integration of acquired businesses; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These uncertainties may cause the company's actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in the company's forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

    Company Contact: Tom Rosato Chief Executive Officer Fortress International Group, Inc. Phone: (410) 423-7438 Investor Relations: John McNamara Cameron Associates Phone: (212) 245-8800 Ext. 205 john@cameronassoc.com

    Fortress International Group Inc.

    CONTACT: Tom Rosato, Chief Executive Officer, +1-410-423-7438, of
    Fortress International Group, Inc.; or Investor Relations, John McNamara,
    +1-212-245-8800 Ext. 205, john@cameronassoc.com, of Cameron Associates, for
    Fortress International Group Inc.




    Valeo to Equip More Than One Million PSA Peugeot Citroen Vehicles With its StARS Micro-Hybrid System

    PARIS, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valeo announced today that it has signed a contract with PSA Peugeot Citroen to equip more than one million vehicles with its Stop-Start technology by 2011.

    "This is an important contract," declared Thierry Morin, Valeo Chairman & CEO. "The confidence expressed by the PSA Group through this contract shows that our strategy is supported by automakers. Our objective is to develop, as of today, affordable solutions accessible to the greatest number of motorists."

    Ever growing urban populations are making cities increasingly congested. Thanks to StARS, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 15% in urban driving cycles. It is estimated that, in cities, a car spends up to one-third of its time at a standstill with the engine idling unnecessarily. In this situation, the usefulness of the Stop-Start function becomes evident, and Valeo expects it to become widely available on all types of vehicles worldwide.

    The StARS system automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, at a red light or in a traffic jam, for example, and restarts it silently and instantaneously when the brake pedal is released. Moreover, thanks to its non-intrusive architecture, it can be easily installed on any new vehicle, replacing the traditional alternator and starter motor. PSA Peugeot Citroen, the first automaker to adopt this system in volume production on the Citroen C2 and C3, has once again demonstrated its confidence in Valeo for its upcoming platforms. Valeo also equips the smart mhd (micro-hybrid drive) and is expected to announce additional contracts in 2008.

    Valeo is an independent industrial Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for cars and trucks. Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers. The Group has 122 plants, 61 R&D centers, 9 distribution centers and employs 60,000 people in 27 countries worldwide.

    For all additional information, please contact:

    Remy Dumoulin, Investor Relations Director, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-29-30, Remy.dumoulin@valeo.com

    Claire Vidal Pilo, Product and Technology Media Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-21-26, claire.vidal-pilo@valeo.com

    Sylvie Delion, Product and Technology Media Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-20-96, sylvie.delion@valeo.com

    For more information about the Group and its activities, please visit our web site http://www.valeo.com

    Valeo Management Services

    CONTACT: For all additional information, please contact: Rémy Dumoulin,
    Investor Relations Director, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-29-30,
    Remy.dumoulin@valeo.com. Claire Vidal Pilo, Product and Technology, Media
    Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-21-26, claire.vidal-pilo@valeo.com. Sylvie
    Delion, Product and Technology Media Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-20-96,
    sylvie.delion@valeo.com




    Anacomp Extends Services Contract With CompellentCompany Expands Maintenance Services for Growing Network Storage Solutions Provider

    SAN DIEGO, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anacomp(R), Inc., a leading business process solutions company, today announced that it has signed a new, multi-year global services extension agreement with Compellent, a leading provider of enterprise-class network storage solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Anacomp will provide professional hardware maintenance services, including dispatching certified service technicians to customer sites, performing on-site service and maintenance, and logistics management. Anacomp provides field support services 24X7, 365 days a year to Compellent customers located throughout the U.S., Canada and Western Europe, and will do so eventually in the rest of the world.

    Named "Best SAN" twice by InfoWorld, Compellent has partnered with Anacomp for the past several years to greatly expand its client base. "Anacomp is a great partner to our Copilot services and support team, and is a key reason why more than 95 percent of our customers renew their annual maintenance contracts with us," said Marty L. Sanders, Vice President of Technology Services for Compellent. "With Compellent as the single contact point, Anacomp helps deliver superior service to our customers and helps ensure they have the highest levels of satisfaction with Compellent's innovative storage solutions."

    "It has been a pleasure working with Compellent over the years and watching the company grow from a start-up into an industry leader. As they continue to expand, they need a service provider with Anacomp's complete service offerings, geographic coverage and round-the-clock coverage," said Art DiScipio, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Anacomp's Multi-Vendor Services (MVS) Global Operations. "Compellent's extension of Anacomp for this major contract is not only a testament to their satisfaction with our performance, but also that partnering with us for such services is a model that makes sense for storage solution and technology providers of all sizes."

    Anacomp's multi-vendor services are a powerful resource for companies to keep their business-critical systems up and running. The company is managed and operated by professionals that possess a strong sense of commitment to quality service and responsiveness. As such, Anacomp understands the importance of its customers to utilize the right service provider; one that not only has the resources, expertise and infrastructure to meet their requirements but is also committed to tailoring those resources to fit customers' specific needs. By providing customers with a single-source solution through extensive core service offerings, Anacomp provides efficiency, cost savings, speed and flexibility -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- equating to the highest levels of end user satisfaction. In addition to Compellent, Anacomp MVS customers include Hitachi Data Systems, Overland Storage, Storagetek, IBML, Ricoh America, Adaptec, Luminex, IBM, Xerox and hundreds of other OEMs and resellers.

    In addition to its renowned, independent multi-vendor services, Anacomp leverages the world-class information infrastructure of multiple robust, reliable and secure data centers to provide document, data and business process management services and solutions. The company captures and hosts billions of documents while meeting the most stringent security and availability requirements for enterprise and government customers across the globe.

    About Anacomp

    With 40 years of experience and a passionate commitment to client services, Anacomp partners with its customers to help them realize the full potential of their business processes at the lowest total cost of ownership. Possessing one of the world's largest online document repositories as well as a large, independent field services organization, Anacomp's offerings serve hundreds of original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partners and thousands of end users in insurance, financial services, government, legal, and other markets. Anacomp is headquartered in San Diego, with international headquarters in Wokingham, UK. For more information, visit http://www.anacomp.com/ or call (800) 364-9870.

    Anacomp is a registered trademark of Anacomp, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Anacomp, Inc.

    CONTACT: Rob Jensen, Senior Director of Marketing of Anacomp, Inc.,
    +1-858-716-3549, rob.jensen@anacomp.com

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




    Gameloft Kicks Off the Preseason With NFL 2009 for Mobile Gamers

    NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles, announced today the launch of NFL 2009 as part of its mobile licensing agreement with the National Football League (NFL). The deal allows Gameloft to create an authentic NFL experience for fans by featuring all 32 NFL teams, NFL players, NFL stadiums and detailed stats.

    "We are proud that the NFL recognized Gameloft's signature titles and granted us the license to develop NFL 2009," said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of Publishing, Gameloft. "NFL 2009 is packed full of team-specific strategies and spectacular offensive moves that are guaranteed to please football enthusiasts and provide them with the excitement of a live game."

    NFL 2009 brings a brand new NFL experience to mobile by offering ultra realistic game plays, enhanced AI and the largest and most realistic 2D models available. Fans are able to maneuvre players with spectacular offensive and defensive playbook tactics to get their team to the end zone. The immersion intensifies with fans and cheerleaders rooting you on as you compete in stadiums across the country.

    NFL 2009 is available now across most US carriers. To check the game's availability with your carrier, text "QB" to 82174 on your mobile phone.

    About Gameloft

    Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed two billion units in 2008.

    Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Lamborghini, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Llewton Hewitt, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.

    Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.

    Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, New Delhi, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)

    For more information, visit http://www.gameloft.com/

    Gameloft

    CONTACT: For further information, please contact: Sanette Chao --
    +1-212-994-2495 - Sanette.chao@gameloft.com .




    Valeo to Equip More Than One Million PSA Peugeot Citroen Vehicles With its StARS Micro-Hybrid System

    PARIS, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo announced today that it has signed a contract with PSA Peugeot Citroen to equip more than one million vehicles with its Stop-Start technology by 2011.

    "This is an important contract," declared Thierry Morin, Valeo Chairman & CEO. "The confidence expressed by the PSA Group through this contract shows that our strategy is supported by automakers. Our objective is to develop, as of today, affordable solutions accessible to the greatest number of motorists."

    Ever growing urban populations are making cities increasingly congested. Thanks to StARS, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 15% in urban driving cycles. It is estimated that, in cities, a car spends up to one-third of its time at a standstill with the engine idling unnecessarily. In this situation, the usefulness of the Stop-Start function becomes evident, and Valeo expects it to become widely available on all types of vehicles worldwide.

    The StARS system automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, at a red light or in a traffic jam, for example, and restarts it silently and instantaneously when the brake pedal is released. Moreover, thanks to its non-intrusive architecture, it can be easily installed on any new vehicle, replacing the traditional alternator and starter motor. PSA Peugeot Citroen, the first automaker to adopt this system in volume production on the Citroen C2 and C3, has once again demonstrated its confidence in Valeo for its upcoming platforms. Valeo also equips the smart mhd (micro-hybrid drive) and is expected to announce additional contracts in 2008.

    Valeo is an independent industrial Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for cars and trucks. Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers. The Group has 122 plants, 61 R&D centers, 9 distribution centers and employs 60,000 people in 27 countries worldwide.

    For all additional information, please contact:

    Remy Dumoulin, Investor Relations Director, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-29-30, Remy.dumoulin@valeo.com

    Claire Vidal Pilo, Product and Technology Media Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-21-26, claire.vidal-pilo@valeo.com

    Sylvie Delion, Product and Technology Media Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-20-96, sylvie.delion@valeo.com

    For more information about the Group and its activities, please visit our web site http://www.valeo.com

    Valeo Management Services

    For all additional information, please contact: Rémy Dumoulin, Investor Relations Director, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-29-30, Remy.dumoulin@valeo.com. Claire Vidal Pilo, Product and Technology, Media Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-21-26, claire.vidal-pilo@valeo.com. Sylvie Delion, Product and Technology Media Relations, Tel.: +33-1-40-55-20-96, sylvie.delion@valeo.com




    Valeo va équiper plus d'un million de véhicules PSA Peugeot Citroën de son système micro-hybride StARS

    PARIS, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo annonce qu'un contrat a été signé avec PSA Peugeot Citroën pour équiper plus d'un million de véhicules d'ici à 2011 avec la technologie Stop-Start.

    << Ce contrat est important, déclare Thierry Morin, Président-Directeur Général. La confiance exprimée par la Groupe PSA à travers ce contrat montre que notre stratégie remporte le soutien des constructeurs automobile. Notre objectif est de développer des solutions abordables dès aujourd'hui, accessibles au plus grand nombre d'automobilistes. >>

    L'augmentation toujours croissante de la population urbaine rend les villes de plus en plus congestionnées. Grâce au système StARS, la réduction de consommation de carburant et des émissions de CO2 atteint jusqu'à 15% en cycle urbain. En ville il est estimé qu'une voiture est plus du tiers de son temps à l'arrêt et que son moteur tourne donc inutilement au ralenti. L'utilisation de la fonction Stop-Start devient alors une évidence : Valeo estime inéluctable sa généralisation à l'ensemble des véhicules dans le monde.

    Le système StARS permet de couper automatiquement le moteur lorsque le véhicule est à l'arrêt, à un feu rouge ou dans les embouteillages par exemple, et de le redémarrer instantanément et silencieusement en lâchant la pédale de frein. De plus, grâce à son architecture non intrusive, il est facile à installer sur tout nouveau véhicule, en remplacement de l'alternateur et du démarreur classiques. Premier constructeur à avoir équipé ce système en série sur les Citroën C2 et C3, PSA Peugeot Citroën témoigne donc à nouveau de sa confiance en Valeo pour ses prochaines plateformes. Valeo équipe également en série la smart mhd (micro-hybrid drive) et devrait annoncer de nouveaux contrats en 2008.

    Valeo est un Groupe indépendant entièrement focalisé sur la conception, la fabrication et la vente de composants, de systèmes intégrés et de modules pour les automobiles et poids lourds. Il se classe parmi les premiers équipementiers mondiaux. Le Groupe emploie 60.000 collaborateurs dans 27 pays dans 122 sites de production, 61 centres de Recherche et Développement et 9 centres de distribution.

    Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez contacter : Rémy Dumoulin, Directeur Relations Financières, Tel. : +33-1-40-55-29-30, Remy.dumoulin@valeo.com ; Claire Vidal Pilo, Presse Produits et Technologies, Tél.: +33-1-40-55-21-26, claire.vidal-pilo@valeo.com ; Sylvie Delion, Presse Produits et Technologies, Tél. : +33-1-40-55-20-96, sylvie.delion@valeo.com .

    Pour en savoir plus sur le Groupe et ses activités, consultez notre site Internet : http://www.valeo.com

    Valeo Management Services

    Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez contacter : Rémy Dumoulin, Directeur Relations Financières, Tel. : +33-1-40-55-29-30, Remy.dumoulin@valeo.com ; Claire Vidal Pilo, Presse Produits et Technologies, Tél.: +33-1-40-55-21-26, claire.vidal-pilo@valeo.com ; Sylvie Delion, Presse Produits et Technologies, Tél. : +33-1-40-55-20-96, sylvie.delion@valeo.com .




    Astrata Appoints New Director of Group Sales & Business Development to Drive Commercial Sales Plan

    COSTA MESA, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Astrata Group (BULLETIN BOARD: ATTG) announced today that it has appointed the former Siemens' Regional ASEAN Vice President for Wireless Modules, Shawn Sanderson, as its new Group Sales & Business Development Director.

    Sanderson, who had worked for the Siemens corporation for the last five years in roles based in the US and most recently Thailand, has held a number of senior business and market development roles in the Wireless and Machine to Machine (M2M) industry and negotiated major contracts such as the Astrata agreement with Siemens for the supply of over 500,000 modems to support its current order book requirements.

    Prior to his time with Siemens, Sanderson worked for Sierra Wireless and Hewlett Packard in Canada and has built up considerable experience in wireless and Information Technology during his career.

    Martin Euler, Astrata's CEO, commented, "This is a key, new role for the Astrata Group in support of our expansion and sales drive. Shawn brings considerable expertise and sales experience and is a result orientated professional, with excellent business development, deal-closing and team management skills. Shawn is also adept at developing valuable business strategies and relationships, which will be invaluable to Astrata as we further develop our many business opportunities throughout the globe."

    Shawn Sanderson added: "Having worked with Astrata over the last year, I have seen firsthand the professional way in which they do business. This exciting new role, coupled with Astrata's cutting edge technology and ambitious growth plans, made this position an excellent opportunity."

    Astrata's Telematics real-time tracking products are highly sought after by fleet management companies, private enterprises and for homeland security applications. Astrata's sophisticated security and communications system provides companies and governments an effective and proven means of protecting their assets.

    Shawn is based from Astrata's Singapore office. About Astrata Group, Inc.

    Astrata Group, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: ATTG) is a US publicly listed company. Astrata is focused on advanced location-based IT services and solutions (telematics) that combine GPS positioning, wireless communications (satellite or terrestrial) and geographical information technology, which together enable businesses and institutions to monitor, trace as well as control the movement and status of machinery, vehicles, personnel or other assets. Astrata has designed, developed, manufactured and currently supports ten generations of telematics systems with units deployed worldwide.

    Astrata has offices throughout the world including the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For further information please visit http://www.astratagroup.com/ .

    Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate, "believe," "expect," "future," "may," "will," "would," "should," "plan," "projected," "intend," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Astrata Group Incorporated (the "Company") to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: (i) the Company's ability to obtain sufficient capital or a strategic business arrangement to fund its current operational or expansion plans; (ii) the Company's ability to build and maintain the management and human resources and infrastructure necessary to support the anticipated growth of its business; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at http://www.sec.gov/ under "Search for Company Filings."

    IR/PR/Media Contacts: Financial/Business Advisors: Richard Nelson (in-house) Todd M. DeMatteo Astrata Group Inc. DOMINICK AND DOMINICK LLC rnelson@astratagroup.com tdematteo@dominickanddominick.com Tel: +44 (0)7795 422211 Tel: 212-558-8809 Gerald Amato (IR) Booke & Co. gamato@bookeandco.com Tel: 212-490-9095

    Astrata Group

    CONTACT: Media, Richard Nelson (in-house) of Astrata Group Inc.,
    +44(0)7795-422211, rnelson@astratagroup.com, or Gerald Amato (IR) of Booke &
    Co., +1-212-490-9095, gamato@bookeandco.com; or Financial-Business Advisors,
    Todd M. DeMatteo of DOMINICK AND DOMINICK LLC, +1-212-558-8809,
    tdematteo@dominickanddominick.com, all for Astrata Group

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




    Hill & Knowlton Yodels Its Way to Yahoo!7

    SYDNEY, Australia, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Yahoo!7 the joint venture between Yahoo!, Seven and Pacific Magazines, has appointed Hill & Knowlton Australia as its new PR agency, after a competitive three way pitch. The agency started work immediately.

    Yahoo!7 Marketing Director, Fergus Kibble said, "We are really pleased to have appointed Hill & Knowlton as our agency partner. Michelle Hutton and her team provided impeccable strategic & creative PR credentials, and demonstrated great understanding and passion for our business. Their breakthrough thinking has embraced our Start Something Wonderful campaign and will help us build our brand via engaging consumer PR."

    H&K Chief Executive, Michelle Hutton added, "We are very excited to be working with Yahoo!7. Our consumer offer continues to grow and surprise the market. Our approach enables us to provide the best research based insights and strategic thinking to influence our creative process. This ultimately means our ideas are grounded in strong foundations that make good business sense."

    The team is working on the recently launched rebrand campaign and communications program to leverage the upcoming Olympics.

    About Hill & Knowlton

    Hill & Knowlton, Inc. is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is headquartered in New York, with 73 offices in 41 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP, one of the world's largest communications services groups.

    About Yahoo!7

    Yahoo!7 (yahoo7.com.au) is one of the most comprehensive and engaging online destinations for Australian consumers and advertisers. Formed as a 50-50 partnership between the Seven Network Limited and Yahoo! Inc. , Yahoo!7 brings together the successful Australian internet business, Yahoo! Australia & NZ, and the online assets and television and magazine content of the Seven Network, one of Australia's leading media companies. The company also combines the strengths of Yahoo! search and communications capabilities and its global internet network, with Seven's rich media and entertainment content and marketing capabilities.

    Hill & Knowlton, Inc.

    CONTACT: Michelle Hutton, +65-6390-3382, for Hill & Knowlton

    Web site: http://yahoo7.com.au/




    E-prescribing of Controlled Substances Moves Real-Time Prescription Drug Monitoring Toward Reality

    LEXINGTON, Ky., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VHGI) the owners of Veriscrip(TM) the nation's only proven Real-Time Prescription Monitoring System announced it's support today of a proposed rule that would allow for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances.

    June 27th, the Drug Enforcement Administration proposed regulations that would allow physicians to electronically prescribe controlled substances. Current rules bar e-prescriptions for controlled substances, classified as medications that have the potential for abuse or addiction. Controlled substances account for between 10% and 13% of all U.S. prescriptions. The DEA hopes to reduce prescription forgery by creating a "closed system of controls on controlled-substances dispensing." In a separate initiative the House recently approved a bill (HR 6331) that would provide an incentive to physicians to use e-prescribing that would sharply increase its adoption.

    According to Jim Renfro, President of VHGI, "Both of these recent events are very exciting for Veriscrip because they are key factors in facilitating the use of e-prescribing in real-time Prescription Drug Monitoring. From the beginning our company has stressed the importance of tracking controlled substances from their inception electronically." Renfro goes on further to say, "I am confident that once these rules are put into effect, you will begin to see more local and state governments moving more aggressively to curtail the misuse and major abuse of prescription drugs in a real time manner. I think we have positioned Veriscrip to be a leader in this effort and to take full advantage of the potential new business, which will result from this rule change."

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events. While these statements reflect the Company's best current judgment, they are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly from projected results due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to assumptions, beliefs and opinions relating to the business and growth strategy of VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Verified Prescription Safeguards, Inc., VPS Holding, LLC, Envoii Healthcare, LLC, Medical Office Software, Inc. and implementation thereof, based upon the Company's interpretation and analysis of financial and market conditions, the decisions of businesses with whom the Company is either engaged in business with or negotiating, healthcare industry trends and management's ability to successfully finance, develop, market, sell and implement its e-commerce and internet solutions, clinical and financial e-transaction services and software applications to physicians, pharmacies, governmental agencies, laboratories, insurance companies, HMOs, and payers. These factors and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

    Contact: Shareholder Relations VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc. 325 West Main Street, Suite 240 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 455-9255 Email: Shareholder.Relations@virtualhealthtechnologies.com Website: http://www.virtualhealthtechnologies.com/

    VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc.

    CONTACT: Shareholder Relations, VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc.,
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    Web site: http://www.virtualhealthtechnologies.com/

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