KSS Partners With Manpower Business Solutions to Implement Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing ProgramTalent acquisition program designed to increase global efficiencies

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- KSS (Key Safety Systems), a leading global engineering, manufacturer and supplier of safety-critical components and systems, today announced that it has selected Manpower Business Solutions (MBS) as the global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider to deliver consistent hiring processes, and permanent recruitment for its engineering and manufacturing facilities in nine countries. This is the first RPO program of its kind to be implemented on a global scale.

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The program will efficiently manage all full-time positions and hiring processes at KSS facilities in North America, China, Germany, Romania, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Italy and the United Kingdom. In addition to the permanent hiring program, Manpower will manage the contingent hiring. Utilizing MBS' in-country managers' familiarity with local laws and customs will speed up the entire process while also providing cost savings.

"As part of our global strategy, KSS has been searching for a partner that would help deliver a consistent hiring program across multiple platforms, in all regions we have a presence," said Larry Casey, KSS senior vice president of human resources. "In Manpower Business Solutions we have found a partner with unparalleled experience providing a quality workforce that will help KSS deliver the best quality product and value for our customers worldwide."

"It was vital to Key Safety Systems that their RPO partner be adaptable to any market and knowledgeable of the cultural nuances that are inherent in the world of business," said Sheldon Schur, vice president/general manager of Manpower Business Solutions. "Because of Manpower's strong global network in more than 80 countries and territories, we are in the unique position to provide Key Safety Systems with local recruiting expertise in each of the countries in which they are present."

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CONTACT: David Stoyka of Marx Layne & Co., +1-248-855-6777, mobile,
+1-313-570-7899, dstoyka@marxlayne.com, for Key Safety Systems; or Bethany
Perkins, +1-414-906-6253, mobile, +1-414-232-0135,
Bethany.perkins@na.manpower.com, for Manpower Inc.

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

AnalogicTech to Present at the Jefferies Second Annual Technology Conference

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. ("AnalogicTech" or the "Company") , a developer of power management semiconductors for mobile consumer electronic devices, today announced that Richard K. Williams, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technical Officer, and Brian McDonald, VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will present to investors at the following financial conference:

Jefferies Second Annual Technology Conference Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Time: 10:45 a.m. ET Location: New York, New York (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050829/SFTU089LOGO)

A live webcast of AnalogicTech's presentation will be available on the company's investor relations website at http://www.aati.com/ or via the corporate website at http://www.analogictech.com/.

About AnalogicTech

Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. (AnalogicTech) is a supplier of Total Power Management(TM) semiconductor solutions for mobile consumer electronic devices, such as wireless handsets, notebook and tablet computers, smartphones, digital cameras, wireless LAN, and personal media players. The company focuses its design and marketing efforts on the application-specific power management needs of consumer, communications, and computing applications in these rapidly evolving devices. AnalogicTech also develops and licenses device, process, package, and application-related technology. AnalogicTech is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and Macau, S.A.R., with offices in China (Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen), Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, France and United Kingdom, as well as a worldwide network of sales representatives and distributors. The company is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol AATI. For more information, please visit the AnalogicTech website: http://www.analogictech.com/. (AnalogicTech - F)

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CONTACT: Lisa Laukkanen of The Blueshirt Group,+1-415-217-4967,
lisa@blueshirtgroup.com, for Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc.

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

SAIC Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2009- Revenues: Up 15 percent (10 percent internal) to $2.56 billion- Operating Income: Up 8 percent to $186 million- Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations: Up 8 percent to $0.26

SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAIC, Inc. , a leading provider of research, engineering, and technology services and solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, which ended July 31, 2008.

"Our company continued its strong operating momentum in the second quarter of fiscal year 2009," said Ken Dahlberg, SAIC chairman and chief executive officer. "Internal revenue growth, contract execution, and cash collections were all excellent. Our employees' dedicated work is delivering excellent contract execution and critical support to our customers. Our growing labor base and improving business discipline gives us increasing confidence that we can achieve our financial goals for fiscal year 2009."

Summary Operating Results

Revenues for the quarter were $2.56 billion, up 15 percent from $2.22 billion in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008. Internal, or non-acquisition, growth represented 10 percentage points of the consolidated growth for the quarter. Key drivers of internal growth for the quarter included new and expanding programs in the intelligence and defense markets, including systems integration and logistics support activities for mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles.

Operating income for the quarter was $186 million (7.3 percent of revenue), up 8 percent from $173 million (7.8 percent of revenue) in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008. Contract fees were slightly higher year-over-year, but operating income was reduced by $6 million as a result of the civil judgment in favor of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, most of which is not deductible for tax purposes, and $3 million due to severance costs associated with efforts to reduce infrastructure in the commercial business segment and preparations to move certain corporate support functions to a shared services center.

Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $104 million, up 5 percent from $99 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter were $0.26, up 8 percent from $0.24 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, driven by the increase in income from continuing operations and a lower share count compared to the prior year. The diluted share count for the quarter was 403 million, down 4 percent from 418 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, due primarily to share repurchases made over the course of fiscal year 2008 and continuing into the second quarter of fiscal year 2009.

Diluted earnings per share, which include discontinued operations, were $0.27 for the quarter, down 13 percent from $0.31 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, which included a $31 million pre-tax gain in discontinued operations on the portion of the business disposed in the AMSEC reorganization transaction.

Cash Generation and Capital Deployment

Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $229 million (or 2.2 times income from continuing operations), down 11 percent from $257 million during the second quarter of fiscal year 2008. The strong cash collections were driven primarily by the improvement in days sales outstanding (DSO) from 73 days in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 to 66 days in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The year-over-year decline in cash flow from operations primarily results from an exceptional reduction in DSO -- from 73 days to 64 days -- in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008.

During the quarter, the company used $65 million to fund the acquisition of SM Consulting, Inc. In addition, the company used $157 million to repurchase approximately 8.0 million shares, including 7.3 million shares under the 40 million share stock repurchase program and the remainder in recurring repurchases from employees in settlement of withholding taxes associated with stock option exercises and vesting events. Whether any future repurchases are made and the timing and actual number of shares repurchased under the stock repurchase program will depend on a variety of factors, including share price, corporate capital requirements, and other market conditions. As of July 31, 2008, the company had $692 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1.1 billion in long-term debt.

Mark Sopp, SAIC chief financial officer commented, "Our core business continues to execute well, not only in winning and executing important work but also collecting and efficiently deploying our cash on acquisitions and share repurchases. Despite the non-recurring charges we took in the second quarter, we still expect to attain our fiscal year 2009 operating margin improvement goal of 20-30 basis points through strong labor growth and utilization coupled with higher border and port security product deliveries expected in the second half of the year."

New Business Awards

Net new business bookings totaled $3.3 billion in the second quarter of the fiscal year, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3. Net bookings are calculated as the current period ending backlog plus the current period's revenue less prior period ending backlog and backlog obtained in acquisitions. No bookings value is assigned unless the company has received a signed contract for a priced statement of work.

Large, competitive definite delivery contracts received during the quarter include:

-- Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) Support for the Army National Guard. SAIC received a five-year, $454 million task order to provide life cycle maintenance of PEO EIS's Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS) and support the Distributive Training Technology Project (DTTP). SAIC services will include program management, software engineering and development, information assurance, enterprise architecture, data warehousing, user support and analysis, and implementation of emerging technology initiatives.

-- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Support Services. Under a five-year, $243 million task order, SAIC will provide engineering and technical services in areas including modeling and simulation, acquisition, computing architecture, software programming, test and evaluation, and weapons security to the Joint Special Missions Focus Area at the NSWC in Crane, Indiana.

-- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design-Build Projects. SAIC was awarded contracts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to design, engineer, and construct an advanced metal finishing facility and a ground support equipment facility at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia and a consolidated fuel, overhaul, repair, and test facility at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma with a combined contract value of more than $86 million. Work will meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification standards.

-- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Deep Green Program. SAIC will support DARPA's Deep Green Program under a three-year, $42 million contract. SAIC will design, develop, and integrate a synergistic human/machine system to allow military commanders to evaluate and adjust plan outcomes through simulation.

-- Dubai Customs VACIS(R) IP6500 Purchase. Dubai Customs purchased five VACIS(R) IP6500 integrated cargo scanning systems for the port of Jebel Ali. The VACIS IP6500 combines high-penetration X-ray scanning, American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-compliant spectroscopic radiation detection and automated container identification in a self-contained portal requiring no additional shielding structure or exclusion zone. The system can handle more than 150 trucks per-hour, provide detailed cargo images through more than a foot of steel, and specifically identify hazardous nuclear materials, minimizing the need for costly secondary cargo inspections.

In addition, SAIC also won several indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts that are not included in the bookings total. The most notable IDIQ awards during the quarter were:

-- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Encore II. SAIC will deliver a broad range of information technology (IT) services and solutions to help DISA transform the Department of Defense to a network-centric environment that improves situational awareness by enhancing how the military services share information. Under the multiple-award, ten-year contract with a total contract ceiling value of $12.225 billion, SAIC will provide enterprise policy and planning, network engineering, integrated solutions management, security engineering certification and accreditation, custom application development, and analytical support for implementing IT solutions.

-- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) -- Installation Protection Program (IPP). SAIC will support the CBRN-IPP through a five-year, $500 million single-award contract from the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. SAIC will design, procure, integrate, and field enhanced CBRN capabilities and provide logistical support services for the Joint Project Manager Guardian IPP.

-- Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cryptology, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Program. SAIC received an eight-year, $221 million single-award contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston (SSCC) to support C5ISR programs. SAIC will provide production engineering, integration, product improvement, technology insertion, test and evaluation, and maintenance support services.

The company's backlog of signed business orders at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 was $15.9 billion, of which $5.4 billion was funded. Compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, total backlog increased 13 percent and funded backlog increased 20 percent. The negotiated unfunded backlog of $10.5 billion represents the estimated amount to be earned in the future from firm orders for which funding has not been appropriated or otherwise authorized and unexercised priced contract options. Negotiated unfunded backlog does not include any estimate of future expected task orders to be awarded under IDIQ or other master agreement contract vehicles.

Forward Guidance

Given the company's strong operating results in the first half of the year, recent contract wins, and share repurchases to date, the company expects to achieve all of its long-term financial goals in fiscal year 2009:

-- Internal revenue growth in the six percent to nine percent range; -- Operating margin improvement of 20 to 30 basis points; and -- EPS from continuing operations growth of 11 percent to 18 percent. About SAIC

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500(R) scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 44,000 employees serve customers in the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC had annual revenues of $8.9 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com/.

SAIC: From Science to Solutions(R) Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release contain or are based on "forward-looking" information within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "guidance" and similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among others, estimates of future revenues, earnings, backlog, outstanding shares and cash flows. These statements reflect our belief and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual performance and results may differ materially from the guidance and other forward-looking statements made in this release depending on a variety of factors, including: changes in the U.S. Government defense budget or budgetary priorities or delays in the U.S. budget process; changes in U.S. Government procurement rules and regulations; our compliance with various U.S. Government and other government procurement rules and regulations; the outcome of U.S. Government audits of our company; our ability to win contracts with the U.S. Government and others; our ability to attract, train and retain skilled employees; our ability to maintain relationships with prime contractors, subcontractors and joint venture partners; our ability to obtain required security clearances for our employees; our ability to accurately estimate costs associated with our firm-fixed-price and other contracts; resolution of legal and other disputes with our customers and others; our ability to successfully acquire and integrate businesses; our ability to manage risks associated with our international business; our ability to compete with others in the markets in which we operate; and our ability to execute our business plan effectively and to overcome these and other known and unknown risks that we face. These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this release. For further information concerning risks and uncertainties associated with our business, please refer to the filings we make from time to time with the SEC, including the "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Legal Proceedings" sections of our latest annual report on Forms 10-K and 10-K/A and quarterly report on Forms 10-Q and 10-Q/A, which may be viewed or obtained through the Investor Relations section of our Web site at http://www.saic.com/.

All information in this release is as of September 3, 2008. SAIC expressly disclaims any duty to update the guidance or any other forward-looking statement provided in this release to reflect subsequent events, actual results or changes in the company's expectations. SAIC also disclaims any duty to comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published by investment analysts or others.

CONTACTS: Investor Relations: Stuart Davis 703-676-2283 stuart.davis@saic.com Media Relations: Laura Luke Melissa Koskovich 703-676-6533 703-676-6762 laura.luke@saic.com melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com SAIC, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31 July 31 2008 2007 2008 2007 As Restated Revenues $2,555 $2,222 $4,924 $4,233 Costs and expenses: Cost of revenues 2,202 1,910 4,255 3,656 Selling, general and administrative expenses 167 139 310 268 Operating income 186 173 359 309 Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 6 14 14 28 Interest expense (21) (23) (40) (45) Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries - (1) - (3) Other income (expense), net 3 (4) 11 (4) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 174 159 344 285 Provision for income taxes (70) (60) (136) (111) Income from continuing operations 104 99 208 174 Discontinued operations: Income (loss) from discontinued operations before minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries and income taxes (2) 37 (4) 50 Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries - (1) - (2) Benefit (provision) for income taxes 7 (4) 8 (10) Income from discontinued operations 5 32 4 38 Net income $109 $131 $212 $212 Earnings per share: Basic: Income from continuing operations $0.27 $0.24 $0.52 $0.43 Income from discontinued operations 0.01 0.08 0.01 0.09 $0.28 $0.32 $0.53 $0.52 Diluted: Income from continuing operations $0.26 $0.24 $0.51 $0.42 Income from discontinued operations 0.01 0.07 0.01 0.09 $0.27 $0.31 $0.52 $0.51 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 392 405 397 405 Diluted 403 418 408 418 SAIC, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited, in millions) July 31, January 31, 2008 2008 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $692 $1,096 Receivables, net 1,885 1,886 Inventory, prepaid expenses and other current assets 296 255 Total current assets 2,873 3,237 Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $321 and $297 at July 31, 2008 and January 31, 2008, respectively) 392 393 Intangible assets, net 112 102 Goodwill 1,247 1,077 Deferred income taxes 68 71 Other assets 108 101 $4,800 $4,981 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $1,126 $1,111 Accrued payroll and employee benefits 561 562 Income taxes payable 32 64 Notes payable and long-term debt, current portion 21 130 Total current liabilities 1,740 1,867 Notes payable and long-term debt, net of current portion 1,099 1,098 Other long-term liabilities 149 148 Stockholders' equity: Common and preferred stock - - Additional paid-in capital 1,834 1,804 Retained earnings - 87 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (22) (23) Total stockholders' equity 1,812 1,868 $4,800 $4,981 SAIC, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited, in millions) Three Months Six Months Ended Ended July 31 July 31 2008 2007 2008 2007 As Cash flows from operations: Restated Net income $109 $131 $212 $212 Income from discontinued operations (5) (32) (4) (38) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization 22 18 45 35 Stock-based compensation 26 22 45 45 Excess tax benefits from stock- based compensation (16) (12) (43) (39) Other non-cash items 3 10 (3) 12 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, excluding effects of acquisitions and divestitures, resulting from changes in: Receivables 55 33 18 7 Inventory, prepaid expenses and other current assets (12) (28) (46) (27) Deferred income taxes 1 6 - 6 Other assets (4) (1) (8) (3) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (9) 35 9 (80) Accrued payroll and employee benefits 94 91 - (17) Income taxes payable (34) (7) 13 20 Other long-term liabilities (1) (9) 4 (5) Total cash flows provided by operations 229 257 242 128 Cash flows from investing activities: Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (13) (11) (25) (23) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (65) - (200) - Payments for businesses acquired in previous years (1) - (3) - Other 4 (7) 12 (2) Total cash flows used in investing activities (75) (18) (216) (25) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on notes payable and long- term debt (8) (8) (110) (9) Sales of stock and exercise of stock options 22 20 50 55 Repurchases of stock (157) (78) (416) (172) Excess tax benefits from stock- based compensation 16 12 43 39 Other (1) (1) (1) - Total cash flows used in financing activities (128) (55) (434) (87) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 26 184 (408) 16 Cash flows of discontinued operations: Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations 7 4 9 (1) Cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations (3) - (5) 3 Increase in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations 4 4 4 2 Total increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 30 188 (404) 18 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period - continuing operations 662 943 1,096 1,109 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period - discontinued operations - - - 4 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 662 943 1,096 1,113 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $692 $1,131 $692 $1,131

SAIC

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Stuart Davis, +1-703-676-2283,
stuart.davis@saic.com; or Media Relations, Laura Luke, +1-703-676-6533,
laura.luke@saic.com, or Melissa Koskovich, +1-703-676-6762,
melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com, all of SAIC

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

The Parent Company Announces New Online Shopping Partnership with Personal Shopper, Inc

DENVER, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Parent Company , a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families, today announced a new partnership with Personal Shopper, Inc who will market select toys and baby products from The Parent Company through catalogs, websites and in-store promotions.

The Parent Company will sell and distribute a wide selection of children's and baby products from its eToys, BabyUniverse, DreamtimeBaby and PoshTots divisions on a drop-ship basis to Personal Shopper.com. Through its website, http://www.personalshopper.com/, Personal Shopper provides an unparalleled, free, time-saving, online personal shopping service. The site searches through millions of products and proactively offers an unbiased selection of deals and items tailored to the user's interests, brand and style preferences. And this holiday season, the "My Gifts" feature will take the stress out of holiday shopping by presenting each member inspired gift ideas customized for their recipients by personality and interest.

"We're very pleased to add a new distribution channel by this partnership with Personal Shopper," said Michael J. Wagner, President and CEO of The Parent Company. "Their targeted shopping experience is an excellent way to meet the growing demands of today's consumer."

ABOUT THE PARENT COMPANY

The Parent Company, Inc. is a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families. The company provides comprehensive eCommerce and eContent resources to help families plan, play and grow. The company's toy business offers thousands of toys and children's products through its eToys.com web site, catalogs and strategic retail partnerships; and personalized dolls and accessories through its My Twinn.com brand. Through its baby business, the company is a leading online retailer of brand-name baby, toddler and maternity products sold through the BabyUniverse.com and DreamtimeBaby.com web sites. The company's luxury brands, PoshTots.com and PoshLiving.com, reach the country's most affluent consumers with luxury baby apparel and furnishings. With its content sites, BabyTV.com, PoshCravings.com and ePregnancy.com, The Parent Company has established a recognized platform for the delivery of content and new media resources to a national audience of expectant parents. The Parent Company is a market-leading digital content and eCommerce company focused on parents.

The Parent Company

CONTACT: Barry Hollingsworth of The Parent Company, +1-303-226-6205

Web site: http://www.babyuniverse.com/
http://www.personalshopper.com/

Irish Minister for Labour Affairs Announces Strategic R&D Investment for ARRIS in Cork

SUWANEE, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Irish Minister for Labour Affairs, Billy Kelleher TD, today announced that ARRIS Group, Inc. of the U.S., which develops and manufactures voice, video, and high-speed data products for the global cable TV industry, is to undertake a strategic Research and Development investment for high value video products for the cable industry at its Irish operations in Cork. The euro 4.5 million investment, supported by IDA Ireland, will strengthen the R&D effort in Cork by adding new skills and technologies that will significantly advance the potential for technical innovation within the Company's Irish operations.

Minister Kelleher said, "This is excellent news as the investment is leading-edge R&D and will further secure the existing ARRIS operations and employment at the Cork site. It again demonstrates the ability of Irish based R&D operations to contribute cutting-edge and highly complex solutions as part of a parent company's strategic future development plans. This project will represent a major shift for ARRIS into higher value video products for the cable industry, which is viewed as a key area for growth in the coming years. The decision to locate such a strategic investment at the Cork site was influenced by its success to date, for which the Cork management and workforce are to be congratulated."

ARRIS will use the investment to improve its existing D5(TM) Universal EdgeQAM (UEQ) along with the R&D required to increase its large volume manufacturing capability and quality to the scale and stringent levels demanded by ARRIS and its customers. Universal EdgeQAMs are now being introduced into cable networks around the world to provide the increased capacity, needed especially for unicast video services. More and more Video on Demand and Switched multicast and unicast services are being deployed and the ARRIS D5 UEQ supports all these services, including the DOCSIS 3.0 data services standard for delivering 100 Mbp/s+ services currently being deployed by a growing number of cable networks.

ARRIS Communications Ireland Ltd., located at the Cork Airport Business Park, employs 52 people doing leading-edge R&D work into embedded products for cable networks. The Irish R&D team's skills include full turnkey hardware development of RF products, embedded software, testing and integration, as well as contract manufacturing management. This investment will further endorse the Cork operation's position as a Centre-of-Excellence for the development of video products within ARRIS.

The Cork operation, formerly Com21 Ireland Ltd, was established in 1999 and was acquired by ARRIS in mid-2003. The operation, with previous IDA Ireland R&D support, has successfully developed several products, including the D5 Universal EdgeQAM.

"With the additional investment, we will develop solutions across a number of areas that will allow us to increase our production output significantly, reliably and to the highest degree of quality," said Charles Cheevers, ARRIS CTO, Europe. "This requires significant R&D in new techniques to manufacture high speed RF-based Video and Data products and to create new test technologies and platforms to meet the increasing technology and cost expectations of our customers worldwide."

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver reliable telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising and high-speed data services. ARRIS products expand and help grow network capacity with access and outside plant construction equipment, reliably deliver voice, video and data services and assure optimal service delivery for end customers. Headquartered in Suwanee, GA, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Atlanta; Chicago; State College, PA; Beaverton, OR; Wallingford, CT; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com/

ARRIS

CONTACT: Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327,
alex.swan@arrisi.com; or Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment- Press
Office, 01- 6312200; IDA Ireland - Ruth Croke, Press & PR Manager,
087 4195051, ruth.croke@ida.ie

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

Media Sciences Announces FY2008 Annual Earnings Conference Call

OAKLAND, N.J., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media Sciences International, Inc. , the leading independent manufacturer of solid ink and color toner cartridges for business color printers, will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2008 results on Thursday, September 25, 2007, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.

The call will be webcast live by Thomson/CCBN and may be accessed through Media Sciences' web site at http://www.mediasciences.com/. Investors and other interested parties in the United States may access the teleconference by calling 800.901.5217. International callers may dial 617.786.2964. The passcode for the teleconference is 73349498.

Media Sciences International, Inc. , the leading independent manufacturer of solid ink and color toner cartridges for office color printers, has a strong reputation for being the informed customer's choice. As the premium quality price alternative to the printer manufacturer's brand, Media Sciences' newly manufactured color toner and solid ink products for use in Dell(R), Samsung(R), Xerox(R), Tektronix(R), OKI(R), Ricoh(R), Konica- Minolta/Minolta-QMS(R), Epson(R), and Brother(R) office color printers deliver up to and over 30% in savings when compared to the printer manufacturer's brand. Behind every Media Sciences product is The Science of Color(R)-the company's proprietary process for delivering high quality products at the very best price, including its commitment to exceptional, highly responsive technical support and its longstanding, industry -- leading warranty. With the Company's groundbreaking INKlusive(TM) FREE Color Printer Program (http://www.inklusive.com/), printer users buy the supplies, and get the printer for free. For more information on the Company, its products, and its programs, visit http://www.mediasciences.com/, E-mail info@mediasciences.com, or call 201.677.9311.

Brand names are used for descriptive purposes only and are the properties of their respective owners.

Media Sciences International, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Kevan D. Bloomgren, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-201-677-9311, ext. 213, kbloomgren@mediasciences.com, or Media, Bill
Besold, Marketing Communications Director, +1-201-677-9311, ext. 299,
bbesold@mediasciences.com, both of Media Sciences International, Inc.

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

Z Trim Holdings, Inc. Releases Letter to Shareholders

MUNDELEIN, Ill., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Z Trim Holdings, Inc. issued today the following letter to all shareholders:

September 3, 2008 To: Z Trim Shareholders Re: Investor Update: September 2008 Dear Fellow Shareholders,

In this second installment of periodic updates intended to keep you informed of our progress, I will shed more light on the motives and outcomes -- realized and anticipated -- behind our plans and strategies. We remain focused on maximizing our resources toward building our business and enhancing shareholder value.

Our strategy to become a solutions oriented provider of natural multifunctional fiber ingredients is advancing. We are executing both long and short term plans in this regard. Despite the rather long food industry sales cycle, I am happy to report that several food manufacturers have expressed immediate interest in using Z Trim products to provide a variety of attributes across a wide range of applications and food categories. In some instances, we are helping to resolve singular issues -- such as moisture management or breakage control. In other cases we are assisting customers in addressing issues related to sustainability, yield improvement and profitability across multiple subsidiaries. Our combination of food industry expertise and innovative products enables us to provide unique solutions and efficiencies previously unavailable to the market.

Second quarter results indicate that our business model is advancing. We've reallocated capital, begun introducing operational and production efficiencies, and gained a better foothold in the food manufacturing marketplace. As a result of this refocusing, we are improving our margins and growing our market relationships to the extent that in the second quarter we have seen steady increases in both the size and number of orders.

In point of fact, sales revenues from food manufacturers in the second quarter were almost triple those achieved in the first quarter, and include repeat sales. As of this writing, the third quarter sales revenues are on a course toward establishing sustained growth, and have already exceeded the sales volume from the second quarter. While there remains much hard work ahead, we are building a sound, strategic and consistent operation that is now trending positively.

While I must continue to abide by constraints that preclude my sharing specific information, allow me to provide a few highlights from our second quarter:

-- We've achieved significant milestones in passing a number of rigorous review processes required by multi-national food companies, including a systematic and comprehensive plant certification process. These particular successes significantly enhance our products' access to global markets. -- We hired an accomplished sales professional from the specialty food ingredients market to lead our sales team. Don Hutchison has expertise in building relationships with R&D, marketing and purchasing decision makers. As well, Don has successfully directed field sales teams and broker networks to results that exceeded objectives. In the coming quarters, we expect Don will play a key role in broadening our customer base as well as building upon our continuing sales and marketing accomplishments, such as those summarized below. -- We are advancing our goal of forming strategic and solutions-oriented partnerships within the global food industry. We continue to expand significantly the number of relationships we have with food manufacturers that are beginning to buy Z Trim products for use in finished products that have been or are planned to be launched in the coming months: -- Top chefs and development staffs of large and small food manufacturing companies are coming to our facilities to work with our R&D staff in developing ideas and uses, and they regularly involve our R&D staff in a variety of their own innovation exchanges. -- In some cases, where our solutions resolved singular issues for large food manufacturers, our products, as approved ingredients, are now considered in the mix of possible solutions for other projects within those companies, in other food categories and across corporate divisions. -- Z Trim is now being implemented in the dry mix for biscuits and pancakes sold to institutional foodservice (schools, health care, etc.) from a major milling company. -- Ken's Dressings is using Z Trim to reduce fats in their Salad Bar brand of dressings for school foodservice customers in Florida. -- Small and large food manufacturers continue testing, product development, and/or launches of products made with Z Trim in fresh and frozen baked items, sauces, dressings and dips; processed meat and egg products, among others. -- We previously reported that we were working with the Brazilian ingredient leader, Kraki, on a joint venture agreement. While we were considering a joint effort toward building a manufacturing facility in Brazil, our short-term plans now call for Kraki to continue to be a valuable partner in distributing our products to Brazil and perhaps other parts of South America, as well as collaborating with us on our research and development endeavors. -- We are building sales of Z Trim products for use in processed cheeses, meats and baked goods in Europe and other points around the globe.

As we previously reported, the Company has made the strategic decision to leave the American Stock Exchange and join the Over-the-Counter ("OTC") Bulletin Board. Our management team and Board of Directors unanimously agree that this move is in the best interests of our Company and its shareholders. Being on any major exchange is simply not the right fit for us at present. Simply put, as a business decision, we eliminated an expense that was returning little benefit. We will continue to evaluate the issue periodically as our Company grows and develops.

Our management team and Board understand that sustainable working capital is necessary for the success of our business. One of the biggest factors leading to the decision to leave Amex was the ability to access capital. Gaining access to capital as a member of Amex involves working through a series of costly and time-consuming limitations. As a member of the OTC, we will have significantly improved our ability to take in funding quickly and less expensively.

We share with you an exciting and thrilling time, as we continue in our efforts to build toward success. Thank you for believing in us. Most importantly, we appreciate your loyalty and look forward to continuing our progress with your support.

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Sincerely, s/ Steve Cohen President Z Trim Holdings, Inc. ABOUT Z TRIM(R)

Z Trim, http://www.ztrim.com/, is a natural, functional food ingredient and emulsifier made from the hulls of corn. Because Z Trim is a non-caloric replacement of added fats, with Z Trim you can achieve up to 80% calorie reduction in many foods without negatively affecting taste or texture, and can substantially reduce harmful trans and saturated fats found in many foods. Z Trim is a versatile product that can serve as a fat replacement or emulsifier with texturization, binding, shaping, suspension, water control and pH balance attributes. Z Trim has wide application in dairy products, dressings, dips, sauces, baked goods, processed meats, snack foods, cookies, pies, cakes, icings, brownies, bars, ice cream, milk shakes and many other foods.

Disclosures About Forward-Looking Statements. This letter contains forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Report Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "potential" and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our prospects for future sales and production efficiencies. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results, as well as our expectations regarding materiality or significance, to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the risks that we may not gain significant market acceptance for our products, that our plant current operates at a loss, and that we face significant competition. For a discussion of a variety of risk factors affecting our business and prospects, see "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Contact: Angela Strickland Voice: 847-549-6002 Email: angela.strickland@ztrim.com

Z Trim Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Angela Strickland of Z Trim Holdings, Inc., +1-847-549-6002,
angela.strickland@ztrim.com

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

Medialink Finalizes Teletrax Ownership Transfer to Philips

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medialink Worldwide Incorporated , a leading provider of diversified media services for professional communicators and marketers, today announced that it closed the previously announced transfer of its ownership interest in Teletrax to Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. .

Under the terms of the transactions, Philips, which previously owned 24% of the Teletrax entities, assumed Medialink's 76% ownership stake in both Teletrax subsidiaries for a reimbursement of certain net operating costs incurred by Medialink prior to closing, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The transaction was effective as of August 29, 2008. Philips now owns 100% of the Teletrax entities and Medialink has no further funding obligations. Medialink will continue to offer the Teletrax(R) service for use by its media communications services clients.

About Medialink:

Medialink is a global leader in providing unique news and marketing media strategies and solutions that enable corporations and organizations to inform and educate their target audiences with maximum impact on television, radio and the Internet. The Company offers creative services and multimedia distribution programs including video and audio news and short-form programming. Based in New York, Medialink has offices in major cities throughout the United States. For additional investor and financial information, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Web site (http://www.medialink.com/).

With the exception of the historical information contained in the release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Such statements may relate, among other things, to our ability to respond to economic changes and improve operational efficiency, the benefits of our products to be realized by our customers, or our plans, objectives, and expected financial and operating results. Forward-looking statements may also include, without limitation, any statement relating to future events, conditions or circumstances or using words such as: will, believe, anticipate, expect, could, may, estimate, project, plan, predict, intend or similar expressions that involve risk or uncertainty. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our recent history of losses; our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; potential regulatory action; worldwide economic weakness; geopolitical conditions and continued threats of terrorism; effectiveness of our cost reduction programs; the receptiveness of the media to our services; changes in our marketplace that could limit or reduce the perceived value of our services to our clients; our ability to develop new services and market acceptance of such services, such as Mediaseed(TM); the volume and importance of breaking news, which can have the effect of crowding out the content we produce and deliver to broadcast outlets on behalf of our clients; our ability to develop new products and services that keep pace with technology; the process of embedding a Teletrax watermark or the watermark itself rendering client content unsuitable for broadcast; our ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with critical vendors; the potential negative effects of our international operations on the Company; future acquisitions or divestitures, which may adversely affect our operations and financial results; the absence of long term contracts with customers and vendors; and increased competition, which may have an adverse effect on pricing, revenues, gross margins and our customer base. More detailed information about these risk factors is set forth in filings by Medialink Worldwide Incorporated with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's registration statement, most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other publicly available information regarding the Company. Medialink Worldwide Incorporated is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward- looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Medialink Worldwide Incorporated

CONTACT: Kenneth Torosian, Chief Financial Officer of Medialink
Worldwide Incorporated, +1-212-682-8300, IR@medialink.com, or Jordan M.
Darrow, Investor Relations of Darrow Associates, Inc., +1-631-367-1866,
jdarrow@darrowir.com

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

Zix Corporation to Present at the Kaufman Bros. 11th Annual Investor Conference

DALLAS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(R)), , the leader in hosted services for email encryption and e-prescribing, announces that Zix Corporation's Chief Executive Officer, Rick Spurr, will present at the Eleventh Annual Kaufman Bros. Investor Conference at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, September 4, 2008 in New York City.

The conference is being held at the W Hotel from September 3 to September 5. Mr. Spurr will give a 30-minute presentation regarding ZixCorp's market positioning, financial performance, and strategic direction. The presentation will be webcast live featuring PowerPoint slides. Access is available by going to the Investor portion of the Company's website at http://investor.zixcorp.com/ or by visiting the following web address: http://www.wsw.com/webcast/kbro13/zixi/

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

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

AT&T Restoration Effort Underway in Gulf Coast StatesAT&T Technicians Assessing Storm Damage to Telecommunications Network; Restoration Under Way as Emergency Communications Resources Being Made Available to Customers

DALLAS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that its restoration efforts are well under way across Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.

Service Restoration

The company's wireless and wireline networks continue to perform well. The majority of wireless cell sites are functioning normally and customers are able to complete calls, send and receive text messages, access e-mail and connect to the Internet. AT&T network technicians have been dispatched to storm-impacted areas to assess damage and restore service. AT&T's top priority is to restore affected sites to full capacity as quickly and safely as possible.

There may continue to be some service outages in the hard-hit areas of the Gulf Coast, as residents and business owners return to their homes and businesses.

-- In addition to the 2,000 employees currently dedicated to storm restoration, the company is moving more than 150 additional personnel into the storm-impacted area to support the restoration effort. Additional resources are available and will be deployed as needed.

-- More than 1,500 generators are deployed or ready for deployment to provide power to wireless cell sites, central offices and remote terminals.

-- The company is monitoring restoration of commercial power at all locations where generators have been deployed. These generators will be either redeployed into Gustav-impacted areas or strategically positioned for use in areas threatened by the possible U.S. landfall of Tropical Storm Hanna.

Evacuee Support

In an effort to help residents stay in touch with family and friends during this emergency, AT&T is continuing to make emergency communications resources available, including:

-- Installing free phone banks and broadband connections for use by evacuees who are sheltered in San Antonio; at four shelters in Birmingham, Ala.; and at five shelters in Monroe, Bastrop and Shreveport, La.

-- Enabling free Wi-Fi access at hundreds of hot spots in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, including at select McDonald's restaurants, Barnes & Noble locations and AT&T Experience Store(SM) locations, among others.

-- Providing 4,000 free wireless GoPhones with $15 in air time to thousands of evacuees from mandatory evacuation areas who are sheltered in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and south Texas.

-- Providing free phone calls for hurricane victims at all open company-owned retail locations across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and portions of northwest Florida, including Pensacola, Fort Walton and Destin.

AT&T advises all wireless phone users in the affected areas to try text messaging when possible instead of making voice calls. During an emergency situation, text messages will often go through quicker than voice calls because they require less network resources. All of AT&T's wireless devices are text messaging capable.

Support in Disaster Areas:

AT&T is providing support for the American Red Cross and other government agencies to aid the overall disaster relief effort in the storm-impacted areas by:

-- Providing more than 1,000 AT&T wireless phones for use by American Red Cross personnel.

-- Providing more than 500 AT&T wireless phones and 130 AT&T LaptopConnect cards for use by Florida National Guard personnel.

-- Providing hundreds of AT&T wireless phones for the Corps of Engineers in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.

-- Encouraging its customers to send $5 donations to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by sending a text message from their mobile phones. A customer simply types the keyword GIVE to 2HELP (24357). A confirmation message will arrive within a few minutes, and the customer then replies YES to confirm his or her donation.

-- Donating $200,000 this year, in addition to the generosity of its customers, to the American Red Cross for emergency relief as part of a five-year, $1 million commitment.

AT&T is taking steps to prepare equipment and facilities for a potential strike by Tropical Storm Hanna, which could threaten the Southeastern coast of the United States. The company is identifying areas for the staging of equipment for post-storm response, testing high-capacity backup batteries and topping off fuel for generators positioned at cell sites and switching centers.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Note: This AT&T release and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Dawn Benton of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-5513 (at the EOC), Mobile,
+1-404-202-6335, dawn.benton@att.com

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

Eutelsat Update on Technical Performance W5 Satellite

PARIS, September 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following the incident in the night of 16 to 17 June affecting part of the power generator subsystem of the W5 satellite, Eutelsat set up a technical investigation on the satellite's performance together with its manufacturer, Thales Alenia Space. On the basis of elements of this investigation, confirmed today by Thales Alenia Space1, Eutelsat informs that the remaining orbital lifetime of W5 could be reduced by a maximum of three years.

The satellite's end of operational life in stable orbit is now estimated to be in the fourth quarter of 2014, advanced from the first quarter of 2018. Technical measures are currently being implemented to minimise the reduction of the in-orbit lifetime.

Eutelsat has carried out an impairment test based on the above information and confirms that the impact of the anomaly experienced by W5, as currently known, does not show any need to record an impairment charge. Its evaluation shows no need to adjust the value of the W5 satellite recognised on the balance sheet.

1 See http://www.thalesaleniaspace.com/ About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 24 satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 30 June 2008, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 3,120 television channels and 1,100 radio stations. More than 1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates services through its teleport in Italy that serves enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 538 commercial, technical and operational experts from 27 countries.

http://www.eutelsat.com/ For further information Press Vanessa O'Connor Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 voconnor@eutelsat.fr Frederique Gautier Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 fgautier@eutelsat.fr Investors Gilles Janvier Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30 investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Eutelsat Communications

CONTACT: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88,
voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frederique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88,
fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Investors, Gilles Janvier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30,
investors@eutelsat-communications.com

ACCE 2008 Top Sponsors: SAP, Salesforce.com, LiveOps and Oracle to present Best Practices at Contact Center Industry's Premiere Networking EventSessions Open to All Attendees

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Green initiatives, real-world practices and innovative budget-savvy solutions will all be showcased in special sessions led by the top sponsors of the fifth Annual Call Center Exhibition (ACCE), which will take place September 15-18, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ.

"SAP, Salesforce.com, LiveOps and Oracle will be offering a wealth of knowledge, information and tools that enable companies to build customer loyalty, profitability and market share," said Joy Sobhani, Show Director. "We are thrilled to have such outstanding companies sponsoring ACCE 2008."

With the need for flexible, end to end contact center solutions increasing, diamond sponsor SAP is addressing this demand with comprehensive solutions for communications management, interaction handling and customer relationship management -- all backed up with extensive monitoring and reporting. SAP will be sponsoring a reception on the show floor on September 15th, which will be open to all attendees. On September 16th, SAP will host a session where attendees will learn how combining on-site agents, remote or home agents and mobile experts into one global virtual Contact Center can allow enterprises to turn challenges into a competitive advantage. The keynote speakers on September 16th and September 17th are sponsored by SAP, and are open to all attendees.

"Many contact centers are still struggling to be able to offer superior customer service without increasing costs," said Rick Fleischman, Director, CRM Solution Marketing at SAP AG. "ACCE provides a great forum for companies to find out how technology solutions can help resolve this dilemma. SAP is happy to participate in this event as a diamond sponsor. We're looking forward to interesting conversations with the conference attendees." For more information about SAP, they will be located at ACCE Booth #1000.

Salesforce.com has revolutionized the customer service industry with Salesforce CRM Customer Service & Support. Built on the Force.com Platform as a Service (PaaS), Salesforce CRM Customer Service & Support now leverages many platform features demanded by enterprises today. Their partner, LiveOps, provides the leading on-demand call center platform designed to run a highly scalable and distributed call center with carrier-grade availability.

Platinum co-sponsors Salesforce.com and LiveOps can be found at Booth #1208 on the show floor at ACCE 2008. On September 16th, Salesforce.com will be hosting a cocktail reception for all conference delegates, speakers, exhibitors and media. That same day, Salesforce.com and LiveOps will sponsor an open-to-all session to be presented by Qualcomm and AAA Ohio, who explain and describe the benefits they achieved by creating next generation contact centers powered by SaaS.

"ACCE 2008 is the place to join other leaders in the customer service industry," said Brett Queener, Senior Vice President, Applications, of Salesforce.com. "Salesforce.com is excited to be a platinum sponsor at ACCE 2008, one of the customer service industry's most celebrated events."

"As a leader in on-demand call center technology, we are committed to deliver continuous innovation and efficiencies that provide greater flexibility and control to contact center executives," said Azita Martin, Vice President of Marketing at LiveOps. "We look forward to sharing with conference attendees the best practices we've established for successfully using a SaaS in a mission critical call center environment and leveraging remote agents to achieve unprecedented value for businesses."

Gold sponsor Oracle offers information-driven Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications that leverage enterprise data to drive profitable customer interactions. At ACCE, Edwin Margulies, Senior Director of CRM Service Products for Oracle will be presenting in an open-to-all session on September 16th. This session will provide tips on the basic metrics modern contact center managers are using to go green, as well as real-world examples of how to make a call center green while saving thousands or even millions a year -- with the added benefit of saving the planet.

"We look forward to a chance to uncover new opportunities and share customer success stories at ACCE 2008," Mr. Margulies said.

Oracle will be showcasing its CRM, CTI, Help Desk and Self Service solutions at Booth #1214 at ACCE 2008.

Now in its fifth year, ACCE draws business leaders from around the globe. Last year, ACCE brought together more than 1,700 contact center professionals from over 40 countries and all 50 states. For more information about ACCE 2008, please visit http://www.acceicmi.com/.

About ICMI

The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) is the leading global provider of comprehensive resources for customer management professionals -- from frontline agents to executives -- who wish to improve customer experiences and increase efficiencies at every level of the contact center. ICMI's experienced and dedicated team of industry insiders, analysts, and consultants are committed to providing uncompromised objectivity and results-oriented vision through the organization's respected lineup of professional services including: consulting, training and certification, events, professional membership, and management resources. Learn more at icmi.com.

About Think Services

Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and certification. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute, HDI, and Dr. Dobb's Journal. Think Services is a subsidiary of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. To learn more, visit http://www.think-services.com/.

About United Business Media Limited

United Business Media Limited is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print, and with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/.

Think Services

CONTACT: Steven Blinn of BlinnPR, +1-212-675-4777, steven@blinnpr.com;
or Rachel Levy of Think Services, +1-609-759-4738, rlevy@think-services.com

Web site: http://www.icmi.com/
http://www.acceicmi.com/
http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/

Mise a jour de la situation technique du satellite W5 D'Eutelsat Communications

PARIS, September 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Suite à l'incident technique survenu sur une partie du sous-système d'alimentation en énergie du satellite W5 dans la nuit du 16 au 17 juin, Eutelsat a mis en place, en collaboration avec le constructeur Thales Alenia Space, une enquête technique sur les performances du satellite. Sur la base d'éléments de cette étude confirmés aujourd'hui par Thales Alenia Space1, Eutelsat informe que la durée de vie résiduelle du satellite pourrait être réduite d'un maximum de trois ans.

La fin de vie opérationnelle en orbite stable du satellite serait ainsi estimée au quatrième trimestre 2014 contre le premier trimestre 2018 avant cet incident. Des mesures techniques sont actuellement mises en oeuvre afin de minimiser la réduction de vie du satellite.

Sur la base de ces éléments, Eutelsat a procédé à un test de dépréciation et confirme que les conséquences de l'anomalie enregistrée sur le satellite W5, telles que connues à ce jour, ne se traduisent pas par une charge de dépréciation. Leur évaluation ne remet pas en cause la valeur du satellite W5 figurant au bilan.

1 Pour plus d'informations voir http://www.thalesaleniaspace.com A propos d'Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris : ETL, code ISIN : FR0010221234) est la société holding d'Eutelsat S.A. Avec des ressources en orbite sur 24 satellites offrant une couverture sur toute l'Europe, le Moyen-Orient, l'Afrique et l'Inde, et sur de larges zones de l'Asie et du continent américain, Eutelsat est l'un des trois premiers opérateurs mondiaux de satellites en terme de chiffre d'affaires. Au 30 juin 2008, la flotte des satellites d'Eutelsat assure la diffusion de plus de 3 120 chaînes de télévision et 1 100 stations de radio. Plus de 1 100 programmes de télévision sont diffusés par les satellites HOT BIRD(TM) à la position orbitale 13degrees Est vers une audience de plus de 120 millions de foyers en Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord. La flotte d'Eutelsat sert également une large gamme de services fixes et mobiles de télécommunication et de diffusion de données pour les réseaux vidéo professionnels et les réseaux d'entreprise, ainsi qu'un portefeuille d'applications de services haut débit pour les fournisseurs d'accès Internet, les collectivités locales ainsi que pour les transports routiers, maritimes et aériens. Skylogic, filiale d'Eutelsat, assure l'exploitation et la commercialisation de services de haut débit via son téléport, en Italie (Turin). Skylogic commercialise ses services en Europe, en Afrique, en Asie et sur le continent américain. Eutelsat, dont le siège est à Paris, regroupe 538 hommes et femmes issus de 27 pays.

http://www.eutelsat.com

Pour plus d'information Contacts Presse Vanessa O'Connor Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 voconnor@eutelsat.fr Frédérique Gautier Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88 fgautier@eutelsat.fr Relations investisseurs Gilles Janvier Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30 investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Eutelsat Communications

Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Relations investisseurs, Gilles Janvier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Verizon Wireless Network in South Carolina is Ready for Tropical Storm HannaOne Hundred Percent of Verizon Wireless Cell Sites Have Battery Back-Up and Ninety Percent of Company's Cell Sites in South Carolina Have Back-Up Generators

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- While South Carolina has been spared a direct hit during the last few hurricane seasons, Verizon Wireless has completed extensive preparations for the 2008 hurricane season to ensure South Carolinians have strong, comprehensive wireless coverage and service this hurricane season.

Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network*, has spent more than $41 million across the Palmetto State during the first six months of 2008 to strengthen and enhance its wireless network. Highlights of these enhancements include expanding and enhancing regional switching facilities, erecting new digital cell sites with on-site back-up power and expanding statewide the company's highest-speed Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) digital network.

In addition, the Verizon Wireless team of network engineers has been rolling across the state in its fleet of test vehicles to fine tune its all-digital network and ensure reliable, comprehensive coverage in special preparation for the upcoming storm season, as well as throughout the year.

"We are constantly working to improve our network coverage and reliability because wireless communication plays such a crucial role during emergencies, including those involving severe weather," said Jerry Fountain, Carolinas/Tennessee region president of Verizon Wireless. "We will continue to heavily invest, thoroughly prepare and work to provide South Carolinians with the most reliable wireless service."

Additional highlights of the Verizon Wireless 2008 hurricane season preparation and network enhancement include:

-- A comprehensive emergency response plan, including preparing emergency command centers across the state in the case of a storm or other crisis.

-- Erection of nearly 34 new digital cell sites in 2007, of which about 90 percent have their own on-site generators.

-- Verizon Wireless network engineers (who serve as the inspiration for the famous TV Test Man) who traveled approximately 11,182 miles across the state so far this year in their fleet of test vehicles (equipped with phones, wireless data devices and computers to measure the quality of voice and data calls on Verizon Wireless and other carriers).

-- A fleet of Cells on Wheels (COWs), Cells on Light Trucks (COLTs) and Generators on Trailers (GOaTs) that can be rolled into hard-hit locations or areas that need extra network capacity.

-- Pre-arranging fuel delivery to mobile units and generators to keep the network operating at full strength even if power is lost for an extended period of time.

-- Expansion of the company's EV-DO wireless broadband network, including launching its highest-speed Rev. A network throughout the state. This allows the most advanced wireless services (downloads, location-based applications, video messaging, etc.) and makes the network more robust for usage by residents and emergency agencies.

These new technologies, facilities and other network-strengthening efforts are part of an investment exceeding $641 million in the state over the past eight years. Nationally, in that time period, Verizon Wireless has spent more than $45 billion to enhance its digital wireless network.

Verizon Wireless offers residents along the coast of South Carolina these tips to be safer during hurricanes and other times of crisis:

-- Keep wireless phone batteries fully charged -- in case local power is lost -- well before warnings are issued.

-- Have additional charged batteries and car-charger adapters available for back-up power.

-- Keep phones, batteries, chargers and other equipment in a dry, accessible location.

-- Maintain a list of emergency phone numbers -- police, fire and rescue agencies; power companies; insurance providers; family, friends and co-workers; etc. -- and program them into your phone.

-- Distribute wireless phone numbers to family members and friends.

-- Forward your home phone calls to your wireless number if you will be away from your home or have to evacuate.

The company also urges the following actions once a storm is on the way:

-- Limit non-emergency calls to conserve battery power and free-up wireless networks for emergency agencies and operations.

-- Send brief text messages rather than voice calls for the same reasons as above.

-- Check weather and news reports available on many Internet-connected and other wireless phone applications when power is out.

* Network details at http://www.verizonwireless.com/bestnetwork. About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 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: Carly Culbertson of Verizon Wireless, +1-864-987-2006, or
Carolyn.Culbertson@verizonwireless.com

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

Verizon Wireless Network in North Carolina is Ready for Tropical Storm HannaOne Hundred Percent of Verizon Wireless Cell Sites Have Battery Back-Up and Ninety-Five Percent of Company's Cell Sites in North Carolina Have Back-Up Generators

WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- While North Carolina has been spared a direct hit during the last few hurricane seasons, Verizon Wireless has completed extensive preparations for the 2008 hurricane season to ensure North Carolinians have strong, comprehensive wireless coverage and service this hurricane season.

Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network*, has spent nearly $75 million across the Tarheel State during the first six months of 2008 to strengthen and enhance its wireless network. Highlights of these enhancements include expanding and enhancing regional switching facilities, erecting new digital cell sites with on-site back-up power and expanding statewide the company's highest-speed Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) digital network.

In addition, the Verizon Wireless team of network engineers has been rolling across the state in its fleet of test vehicles to fine tune its all-digital network and ensure reliable, comprehensive coverage in special preparation for the upcoming storm season, as well as throughout the year.

"We are constantly working to improve our network coverage and reliability because wireless communication plays such a crucial role during emergencies, including those involving severe weather," said Jerry Fountain, Carolinas/Tennessee region president of Verizon Wireless. "We will continue to heavily invest, thoroughly prepare and work to provide North Carolinians with the most reliable wireless service."

Additional highlights of the Verizon Wireless 2008 hurricane season preparation and network enhancement include:

-- A comprehensive emergency response plan, including preparing emergency command centers across the state in the case of a storm or other crisis.

-- Erection of over 100 new digital cell sites in 2007, of which about 95 percent have their own on-site generators.

-- Verizon Wireless network engineers (who serve as the inspiration for the famous TV Test Man) who traveled approximately 14,594 miles across the state so far this year in their fleet of test vehicles (equipped with phones, wireless data devices and computers to measure the quality of voice and data calls on Verizon Wireless and other carriers).

-- A fleet of Cells on Wheels (COWs), Cells on Light Trucks (COLTs) and Generators on Trailers (GOaTs) that can be rolled into hard-hit locations or areas that need extra network capacity.

-- Pre-arranging fuel delivery to mobile units and generators to keep the network operating at full strength even if power is lost for an extended period of time.

-- Expansion of the company's EV-DO wireless broadband network, including launching its highest-speed Rev. A network throughout the state. This allows the most advanced wireless services (downloads, location-based applications, video messaging, etc.) and makes the network more robust for usage by residents and emergency agencies.

These new technologies, facilities and other network-strengthening efforts are part of an investment nearing $890 million in the state over the past eight years. Nationally, in that time period, Verizon Wireless has spent more than $45 billion to enhance its digital wireless network.

Verizon Wireless offers residents along the coast of North Carolina these tips to be safer during hurricanes and other times of crisis:

-- Keep wireless phone batteries fully charged -- in case local power is lost -- well before warnings are issued.

-- Have additional charged batteries and car-charger adapters available for back-up power.

-- Keep phones, batteries, chargers and other equipment in a dry, accessible location.

-- Maintain a list of emergency phone numbers -- police, fire and rescue agencies; power companies; insurance providers; family, friends and co-workers; etc. -- and program them into your phone.

-- Distribute wireless phone numbers to family members and friends.

-- Forward your home phone calls to your wireless number if you will be away from your home or have to evacuate.

The company also urges the following actions once a storm is on the way:

-- Limit non-emergency calls to conserve battery power and free-up wireless networks for emergency agencies and operations.

-- Send brief text messages rather than voice calls for the same reasons as above.

-- Check weather and news reports available on many Internet-connected and other wireless phone applications when power is out.

* Network details at http://www.verizonwireless.com/bestnetwork. About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 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: Carly Culbertson of Verizon Wireless, +1-864-987-2006,
Carolyn.Culbertson@verizonwireless.com

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

AT&T Ready for Tropical Storm Hanna in North CarolinaProvider Offers Tropical Storm Communications Tips for Residents and Small Businesses

WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As residents and businesses across the Southeast begin to recover from the impact of Hurricane Gustav, AT&T Inc. is also taking steps to prepare equipment and facilities for a potential strike by Tropical Storm Hanna.

Despite the extensive commercial power outages caused by Hurricane Gustav, AT&T's network continues to perform well because of extensive pre-storm preparation. The company has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to create and maintain its Network Disaster Recovery capabilities.

A critical element of AT&T's efforts to maximize network reliability is the company's ability to swiftly respond when disaster strikes. This is made possible by AT&T's pre-season and pre-storm preparation which includes: ongoing readiness drills, topping off fuel at generators positioned at cell sites and switching centers, testing high-capacity backup batteries, adding capacity to the wireless network, and staging additional emergency response equipment in strategic locations.

AT&T is committed to providing reliable communications before, during and after a storm, and delivering the highest levels of service quality for customers under all circumstances. Millions of residential and business customers depend on AT&T for critical voice, data and video communications, as well as entertainment services.

With North Carolina coastal residents preparing for Tropical Storm Hanna, AT&T is providing important communications tips for residents and small businesses to use before, during and after a storm.

Consumer Tips:

-- Have a family communications plan in place. Designate someone out of the area as a central contact, and make certain that all family members know whom to contact if they become separated.

-- Be sure you have a "Hurricane Phone." It's a good idea to have a wireless phone on hand and at least one corded (landline) telephone that is not dependent on electricity in case of a power outage. Cordless telephones usually have receivers that are electrically charged, so they won't work if you lose your power.

-- Program your emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into your mobile phone. Numbers should include the police department, fire station and hospital, as well as your family members.

-- Keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage, such as charging your wireless device by using your car charger or having extra mobile phone batteries or disposable mobile phone batteries on hand.

-- Keep your wireless phone dry. The biggest threat to your device during a tropical storm or hurricane is water, so keep your equipment safe from the elements by storing it in a baggie or some other type of protective covering.

-- Forward your home number to your wireless number in the event of an evacuation. Because call forwarding is based out of the telephone central office, you will get incoming calls from your landline phone even if your local telephone service is disrupted at your home. In the unlikely event that the central office is not operational, services such as voice mail, call forwarding, remote access call forwarding and call forwarding busy line/don't answer may be useful.

-- Track the storm and access weather information on your wireless device. Many homes lose power during severe weather. If you have a wireless device that provides access to the Internet, you can watch weather reports through MobiTV(R) or AT&T Mobile TV or keep updated with local radar and severe weather alerts through My-Cast(R) Weather, if you subscribe to those services.

-- If you have a camera phone, take, store and send photos -- even video clips -- of damaged property to your insurance company from your device.

-- Take advantage of location-based mapping technology, such as AT&T Navigator, available on some wireless devices, to seek evacuation routes or to avoid traffic congestion from downed trees or power lines.

Small Business Tips:

-- Set up a call-forwarding service to a predetermined backup location. Set up a single or multiple hotline number(s) for employees, employees' families, customers and partners, as appropriate, to call so that all parties know about the business situation and emergency plan. For this to be most effective, maintain an updated contact list, including mobile and home phone numbers and e-mail addresses, for all employees.

-- Protect hardware/software/data records/employee records, etc. Routinely back up these files to an off-site location. Use a generator for supplying backup power to vital computer hardware and other mission-critical equipment. Prearrange the replacement of damaged hardware with vendors to ensure quick business recovery.

-- Outline detailed plans for evacuation and shelter-in-place plans. Practice these plans (employee training, etc.). Establish a backup location for your business and meeting place for all employees.

-- Assemble a crisis-management team and coordinate efforts with neighboring businesses and building management. Be aware that disasters affecting your suppliers also affect your business. Outline a plan for supply chain continuity for business essentials.

Maximizing Service During and After a Hurricane:

-- During an emergency, more people are trying to use their phones at the same time. The increased calling volume may create network congestion, leading to "fast busy" signals on your wireless phone or a slow dial tone on your landline phone. If this happens, hang up, wait several seconds and then try the call again. This allows your original call data to clear the network before you try again.

-- Try wireless text/short messaging service (SMS). During an emergency situation, text messages will often go through quicker than voice calls because they require less network resources. All of AT&T's wireless devices are text messaging capable. Also, if you have a wireless data device such as an Apple iPhone or a BlackBerry(R) smartphone, you can use its messaging capabilities to communicate. Depending on the call plan, additional charges may apply.

-- Keep non-emergency calls to a minimum, and limit your calls to the most important ones. If there is severe weather, chances are many people will be attempting to place calls to loved ones, friends and business associates.

Additional information and tips for disaster preparedness can be found at http://www.att.com/vitalconnections.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Della Bowling of AT&T, +1-704-417-2770, mobile,
+1-843-290-4252, della.bowling@att.com

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

AT&T Ready for Tropical Storm Hanna in South CarolinaProvider Offers Tropical Storm Communications Tips for Residents and Small Businesses

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As residents and businesses across the Southeast begin to recover from the impact of Hurricane Gustav, AT&T Inc. is also taking steps to prepare equipment and facilities for a potential strike by Tropical Storm Hanna.

Despite the extensive commercial power outages caused by Hurricane Gustav, AT&T's network continues to perform well because of extensive pre-storm preparation. The company has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to create and maintain its Network Disaster Recovery capabilities.

A critical element of AT&T's efforts to maximize network reliability is the company's ability to swiftly respond when disaster strikes. This is made possible by AT&T's pre-season and pre-storm preparation which includes: ongoing readiness drills, topping off fuel at generators positioned at cell sites and switching centers, testing high-capacity backup batteries, adding capacity to the wireless network, and staging additional emergency response equipment in strategic locations.

AT&T is committed to providing reliable communications before, during and after a storm, and delivering the highest levels of service quality for customers under all circumstances. Millions of residential and business customers depend on AT&T for critical voice, data and video communications, as well as entertainment services.

With South Carolina coastal residents preparing for Tropical Storm Hanna, AT&T is providing important communications tips for residents and small businesses to use before, during and after a storm.

Consumer Tips:

-- Have a family communications plan in place. Designate someone out of the area as a central contact, and make certain that all family members know whom to contact if they become separated.

-- Be sure you have a "Hurricane Phone." It's a good idea to have a wireless phone on hand and at least one corded (landline) telephone that is not dependent on electricity in case of a power outage. Cordless telephones usually have receivers that are electrically charged, so they won't work if you lose your power.

-- Program your emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into your mobile phone. Numbers should include the police department, fire station and hospital, as well as your family members.

-- Keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage, such as charging your wireless device by using your car charger or having extra mobile phone batteries or disposable mobile phone batteries on hand.

-- Keep your wireless phone dry. The biggest threat to your device during a tropical storm or hurricane is water, so keep your equipment safe from the elements by storing it in a baggie or some other type of protective covering.

-- Forward your home number to your wireless number in the event of an evacuation. Because call forwarding is based out of the telephone central office, you will get incoming calls from your landline phone even if your local telephone service is disrupted at your home. In the unlikely event that the central office is not operational, services such as voice mail, call forwarding, remote access call forwarding and call forwarding busy line/don't answer may be useful.

-- Track the storm and access weather information on your wireless device. Many homes lose power during severe weather. If you have a wireless device that provides access to the Internet, you can watch weather reports through MobiTV(R) or AT&T Mobile TV or keep updated with local radar and severe weather alerts through My-Cast(R) Weather, if you subscribe to those services.

-- If you have a camera phone, take, store and send photos -- even video clips -- of damaged property to your insurance company from your device.

-- Take advantage of location-based mapping technology, such as AT&T Navigator, available on some wireless devices, to seek evacuation routes or to avoid traffic congestion from downed trees or power lines.

Small Business Tips:

-- Set up a call-forwarding service to a predetermined backup location. Set up a single or multiple hotline number(s) for employees, employees' families, customers and partners, as appropriate, to call so that all parties know about the business situation and emergency plan. For this to be most effective, maintain an updated contact list, including mobile and home phone numbers and e-mail addresses, for all employees.

-- Protect hardware/software/data records/employee records, etc. Routinely back up these files to an off-site location. Use a generator for supplying backup power to vital computer hardware and other mission-critical equipment. Prearrange the replacement of damaged hardware with vendors to ensure quick business recovery.

-- Outline detailed plans for evacuation and shelter-in-place plans. Practice these plans (employee training, etc.). Establish a backup location for your business and meeting place for all employees.

-- Assemble a crisis-management team and coordinate efforts with neighboring businesses and building management. Be aware that disasters affecting your suppliers also affect your business. Outline a plan for supply chain continuity for business essentials.

Maximizing Service During and After a Hurricane:

-- During an emergency, more people are trying to use their phones at the same time. The increased calling volume may create network congestion, leading to "fast busy" signals on your wireless phone or a slow dial tone on your landline phone. If this happens, hang up, wait several seconds and then try the call again. This allows your original call data to clear the network before you try again.

-- Try wireless text/short messaging service (SMS). During an emergency situation, text messages will often go through quicker than voice calls because they require less network resources. All of AT&T's wireless devices are text messaging capable. Also, if you have a wireless data device such as an Apple iPhone or a BlackBerry(R) smartphone, you can use its messaging capabilities to communicate. Depending on the call plan, additional charges may apply.

-- Keep non-emergency calls to a minimum, and limit your calls to the most important ones. If there is severe weather, chances are many people will be attempting to place calls to loved ones, friends and business associates.

Additional information and tips for disaster preparedness can be found at http://www.att.com/vitalconnections.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Della Bowling of AT&T Inc., +1-704-417-2770, Mobile,
+1-843-290-4252, della.bowling@att.com

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

Publicis Groupe Acquires PBJS, Leading Interactive Marketing and Events Agency

PARIS, September 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Publicis Groupe (EURONEXT Paris: FR0000130577) announced today the acquisition of PBJS, leading Seattle-based digital marketing and strategic communications company. PBJS delivers multi-channelled communication solutions aimed at cultivating and sustaining relationships between brands and their audiences. The company specializes in scalable strategic communications, events, interactive media and branded entertainment.

The acquisition of PBJS reaffirms Publicis Groupe's commitment to pursuing its development through targeted acquisitions in high growth sectors such as marketing services. The newly acquired agency's interactive expertise further demonstrates Publicis Groupe's determination to infuse digital capabilities into all of its different businesses, including events management. This move also brings a significant part of Microsoft's marketing business to Publicis Groupe, given that Microsoft is PBJS's biggest client.

PBJS will continue to operate autonomously and will be aligned with Publicis Events Worldwide. The acquisition of PBJS brings new multi-channel events capabilities to Publicis Events USA, such as video production, webcast and interactive exhibits. PBJS will continue to be managed by its founder and CEO Bob Bejan. Under the new structure, Bob Bejan will now report to John Farrell, President & CEO of SAMS.

Founded in 2003, PBJS employs 26 professionals and services an impressive portfolio of blue chip clients. The company enjoys a long-term and extensive agreement with Microsoft for the production of a variety of both internal and external events. PBJS also has established growing relationships with premier brands such as AT&T, Intel, Smart Balance Foods, Sephora and Boys & Girls Club of America. In addition, PBJS partners with top tier content creators to create a range of branded entertainment experiences on the internet. PBJS took the New York Times number one bestseller The Green Book to a broader audience engagement with expanded content experiences online. The agency also secured distribution with MSN, msnbc.com and MSNBC Cable to launch a cross-channel episodic online extension of Tom Friedman's best-selling book The World is Flat.

"We congratulate PBJS on their relationship with Publicis Groupe. We have worked with PBJS over the past several years on a number of our live experiences, product launches, internal and external communication events, and they will continue to be our valued and experienced partner in these areas," said Mich Mathews, Senior Vice President, Marketing for the Microsoft Corporation.

John Farrell, President & CEO of SAMS Worldwide, welcomed the news. "Bob Bejan, Jeanette Pigott and Ian Saunders together with their team at PBJS bring an impressive array of credentials to the SAMS offering. Bob is someone who truly understands rapidly evolving technology and its impact on new media consumption patterns. His expertise will be a major asset to further benefit our clients. With this acquisition, we are once again demonstrating our commitment to strengthening our leading position in global events marketing."

Bob Bejan, CEO of PBJS, "Joining Publicis Groupe is a critical step for us and it means a lot in terms of validating our business model and providing accelerated scale. With this move, we are well-positioned to reap the benefits of being part of a global group while, at the same time, maintaining our identity and remaining true to our roots."

About PBJS

PBJS has grown from two accounts in 2003 to fifteen accounts in 2007. The agency currently employs 26 full-time employees. PBJS prides itself on developing business through recommendation, referral and pre-existing relationships.

Web Site: http://www.pbjs.com/ About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577] is the world's fourth largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world's second largest media counsel and buying group, and is a global leader in digital and healthcare communications. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, the Groupe employs approximately 44,000 professionals.

Web Site: http://www.publicisgroupe.com/ Contacts Publicis Groupe Peggy Nahmany, Corporate Communications, +33(0)1-44-43-72-83 Martine Hue, Investor Relations, +33(0)1-44-43-65-00 PBJS Susan Tucker, VP Marketing, +1-206-464-8392

Publicis Groupe Services

CONTACT: CONTACTS: Publicis Groupe: Peggy Nahmany, Corporate
Communications, +33(0)1-44-43-72-83; Martine Hue, Investor Relations,
+33(0)1-44-43-65-00. PBJS: Susan Tucker, VP Marketing, +1-206-464-8392

TDS and U.S. Cellular Shares to List on New York Stock Exchange

CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (Amex: TDS; TDS.S) and United States Cellular Corporation today announced that both companies intend to switch their publicly traded shares to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). The companies anticipate that their shares will begin trading on the NYSE, and cease trading on the AMEX, on Sept. 15, 2008. TDS Common Shares will continue to trade as "TDS"; TDS Special Common Shares will continue to trade as "TDS.S"; and U.S. Cellular Common Shares will continue to trade as "USM".

"Listing on the New York Stock Exchange is a significant milestone for our companies," said TDS President and CEO and U.S. Cellular Chairman LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr. "We believe that this transition will enable us to better serve our investors, and will provide increased visibility for our stocks. The NYSE has made significant investments in technology, which we believe will provide the best possible liquidity and the highest-quality market for our stocks."

"I want to thank the American Stock Exchange for supporting both TDS and U.S. Cellular since their initial public offerings," added Carlson. "The AMEX has been a tremendous partner to our companies for many years, as TDS and U.S. Cellular have grown into multi-billion dollar enterprises."

"We look forward to welcoming Telephone and Data Systems and U.S. Cellular to our family of listed companies and to providing both companies and their respective shareholders with the superior market quality and brand visibility associated with listing on NYSE Euronext markets," said NYSE Euronext Group Executive Vice President and Head of Global Listings, Catherine R. Kinney.

About TDS

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 500(R) company, provides wireless, local and long-distance telephone, and broadband services to nearly 7.4 million customers in 36 states through its business units, U.S. Cellular (wireless) and TDS Telecom (wireline). Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employed 12,400 people as of June 30, 2008. For more information about TDS, visit http://www.teldta.com/.

About U.S. Cellular

United States Cellular Corporation, the nation's sixth-largest, full-service wireless carrier, provides a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, excellent customer support, and a high-quality network to nearly 6.2 million customers in 26 states. The Chicago-based company employed 9,000 associates as of June 30, 2008. For more information about U.S. Cellular, visit http://www.uscellular.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All information set forth in this news release, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the company's plans, beliefs, estimates, and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates, projections, and assumptions, which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The ability of U.S. Cellular to successfully manage and grow the operations of more recently launched markets; changes in the overall economy, competition, the access to and pricing of unbundled network elements, the state and federal telecommunications regulatory environment, and the value of assets and investments; adverse changes in the ratings afforded TDS and U.S. Cellular debt securities by accredited ratings organizations; industry consolidation; advances in telecommunications technology; uncertainty of access to the capital markets; risks and uncertainties relating to restatements and possible future restatements; ability to remediate the material weakness; pending and future litigation; changes in income tax rates, laws, regulations or rulings; acquisitions/divestitures of properties and/or licenses; and changes in customer growth rates, average monthly revenue per unit, churn rates, roaming revenue and terms, the availability of devices, or the mix of products and services offered by U.S. Cellular and TDS Telecom. Investors are encouraged to consider these and other risks and uncertainties that are discussed in the Form 8-K used by TDS to furnish this press release to the SEC, which are incorporated by reference herein.

TDS; U.S. Cellular

CONTACT: Mark A. Steinkrauss, Vice President, Corporate Relations,
+1-312-592-5384, mark.steinkrauss@teldta.com, or Julie D. Mathews, Manager,
Investor Relations, +1-312-592-5341, julie.mathews@teldta.com, both of TDS

Web site: http://www.teldta.com/
http://www.uscellular.com/

Limelight Networks to Provide Content Delivery Services for Nintendo's Wii Console

TOKYO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limelight Networks, Inc. , announced today that Nintendo Co. Ltd had begun utilizing the LimelightDELIVER service to deliver interactive content to the popular Wii(TM) console.

Using LimelightDELIVER, Nintendo delivers te