Technology: SSH and SDS Deliver Secure File Transfer and FTP Management Solution for IBM Mainframe Computing Environments

Combined SSH Tectia and SDS FTP Manager Solution Delivers Easy to Implement Data Security and Monitoring for Enterprise Batch File Transfers

HELSINKI, FINLAND and WELLESLEY, Mass. - June 3, 2008 - SSH Communications Security (OMX:SSH1V), a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol, today announced a partnership with Software Diversified Services (SDS), a leading supplier of TCP/IP monitoring and file transfer solutions for IBM z/OS mainframes, wherein SDS will distribute and support a bundled solution combining SSH Tectia Server for IBM z/OS and the SDS FTP Manager (SFM) product to provide a comprehensive encryption and secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol) automation solution.

SSH and SDS are collaborating to provide a complete and easy to implement security solution for IBM z/OS mainframe-centric file transfers with a wide range of enterprise platforms. Working together, the SDS FTP Manager (SFM) and SSH Tectia products will provide near-effortless snap-in SSH protocol-based encryption and security for FTP to and from IBM z/OS mainframes. The solution requires no changes to JCL jobs, data files, or application infrastructure.

SSH Tectia Server for IBM z/OS is an advanced, cost-effective, secure file transfer and secure data-in-transit solution for IBM z/OS mainframe environments. It provides transparent FTP tunneling and automatic FTP to SFTP conversion for fast, low cost replacement of unsecure FTP in enterprise networks. Offering state-of-the-art encryption and authentication technologies, it allows enterprises to quickly and easily secure file transfers and data-in-transit between IBM mainframe, Windows, Unix, and Linux systems.

SFM enables real-time monitoring of IBM z/OS mainframe batch file transfers, automates FTP processes, secures individual FTP commands, and provides comprehensive audit trails to ensure basic compliance with key government regulations. In addition, SFM provides the FTP Control Language (FCL) for IBM mainframe batch jobs to log and retry failed transfers, while also notifying the attending operator when automated recovery fails. Through the SSH and SDS collaboration, programmers will no longer need to alter the JCL code to encrypt a file transfer.

Together, the SSH Tectia and SFM solutions increase the level of security for enterprises conducting batch file transfers on the mainframe by combining robust data security with advanced monitoring and management functionality. SSH Tectia ensures that file transfers being monitored by SFM are no longer vulnerable to malicious threats. SFM further addresses FTP's security shortcomings by integrating the z/OS FTP server with mainframe SAF security (RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret). SFM version 2.0, due for release in mid-summer, will seamlessly connect an IBM FTP client on z/OS to the SSH Tectia Server for IBM z/OS product to enable its advanced security and encryption technologies.

The additional layer of security from SSH Tectia enables SFM users to meet more stringent data security standards as required by government and industry regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). SFM's robust monitoring and auditing of SFTP and SCP file transfers- the secure protocols used by SSH Tectia Server for IBM z/OS - will provide powerful oversight, diagnostics, and proof of regulatory compliance.


"Although FTP is a popular tool for enterprise data communications and z/OS mainframe networks, it is risky by nature," said Jim Lampi, Vice President, SDS. "We are very excited to work with SSH to help our customers achieve a much higher level of data security, whether they use FTP or other approaches. SSH Tectia is the leading enterprise security solution for IBM z/OS and distributed hosts, and is an ideal complement to SFM."

"SDS has established a strong reputation for its IBM mainframe TCP/IP monitoring and file transfer solutions, as well as superior technical support and documentation to meet demanding system requirements," said Arto Vainio, CEO, SSH Communications Security Corp. "SSH Tectia will provide SDS SFM users with data encryption and secure FTP tunneling capabilities to protect their business-critical information, making it a win-win situation for all."

About SSH Tectia

SSH Tectia is the leading end-to-end communications security solution for the enterprise. The SSH Tectia solution is based on the SSH Secure Shell and SSH's other industry-leading technologies used by millions worldwide. SSH Tectia enables secure file transfer, secure system administration, and secure application connectivity with centralized management throughout internal and external networks. SSH Tectia products provide transparent, strong encryption and authentication, and are available for all key enterprise platforms including Windows, Unix, Linux, and mainframes to easily integrate into heterogeneous network environments.


About Software Diversified Services

Software Diversified Services (SDS), founded in 1982, is noted for the highest quality software, documentation and technical support in the business. SDS is a leading provider of enterprise software to over 1,500 users worldwide. For more than 20 years SDS has built a reputation for superior, affordable products and reliable technical support. For more information, a free white paper, or a live demonstration by webcast, see http://www.sdsusa.com/sfm, or write to sales@sdsusa.com

About SSH Communications Security

SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol. The company's SSH Tectia solution addresses the most critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions and government agencies. With SSH Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively secure their system administration, file transfers, and application connectivity against both internal and external security risks. As the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and other key network security technologies, SSH has since 1995 developed end-to-end communications security solutions specifically for the enterprise. Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are using SSH security solutions. SSH shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges Main List. For more information, please visit www.ssh.com.

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Technology: SSH Tectia ConnectSecure Receives Network Products Guide 2008 Product Innovation Award

SSH Communications Security's Revolutionary Addition to the SSH Tectia® Enterprise Security Product Family Recognized for Excellence in Data Protection

HELSINKI, FINLAND and WELLESLEY, Mass. - June 3, 2008 - SSH Communications Security (OMX:SSH1V), a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol, today announced that its new SSH Tectia® ConnectSecure product has received the prestigious "2008 Product Innovation Award".

The annual award, given by Network Products Guide, a Silicon Valley Communications publication and a world-leading publication on technologies and solutions, recognizes vendors from all over the world with innovative and ground-breaking products that are bringing essential and incremental changes, and are setting the bar higher for others in all areas of information technology. SSH Tectia ConnectSecure, an advanced enterprise-class product that drastically reduces the cost and time needed to secure file transfers and data-in-transit, was recognized as a superior enterprise security solution in the "data protection" category.

"A company's commitment to innovation is demonstrated through its ongoing development of high-quality solutions that continue to improve with each generation of products," said Rake Narang, editor-in-chief, Network Products Guide. "Innovative products, such as SSH Tectia ConnectSecure, are providing enterprises with valuable solutions to secure file transfers and data-in-transit and maintain the integrity of critical corporate data."

SSH Tectia ConnectSecure includes Automatic FTP-SFTP (File Transfer Protocol-Secure File Transfer Protocol) Conversion, Transparent FTP Tunneling, and Transparent TCP Application Tunneling, enabling IT departments to quickly replace unsecure protocols with secure, proven protocols. Moreover, SSH Tectia ConnectSecure brings these time and cost-saving benefits for file transfers and data-in-transit with any server that incorporates the ubiquitous SSH (Secure Shell) protocol. This includes virtually all Unix and Linux servers, mid-range and mainframe systems supporting SSH, and systems properly integrating OpenSSH, an open source security software. When used with SSH Tectia Server, SSH Tectia ConnectSecure enables enhanced file transfer capabilities for the most demanding enterprise networks. SSH Tectia ConnectSecure does not require modification to existing infrastructure, applications or scripts, making it an ideal, cost-effective data security solution even for legacy applications.

"Network Products Guide's recognition of SSH Tectia ConnectSecure underscores our efforts to continuously enhance our innovative solutions to help organizations reduce their costs for protecting business-critical information from devastating security breaches," said George Adams, CEO, SSH Communications Security, Inc. "We are honored to receive an award that not only recognizes our company as a progressive industry leader, but also our SSH Tectia solution as a key enterprise data security solution."

SSH Tectia ConnectSecure is the newest family member to the SSH Tectia solution, which includes SSH Tectia Client, Server, Manager, and Server for IBM z/OS. The SSH Tectia solution allows enterprises to implement high-performance secure file transfers, secure application connectivity, and secure system administration throughout heterogeneous networks. To read more about this innovative product, please visit http://www.networkproductsguide.com/innovations/2008/SSH_Communications.html.

About SSH Tectia

SSH Tectia is the leading end-to-end communications security solution for the enterprise. The SSH Tectia solution is based on the SSH Secure Shell and SSH's other industry-leading technologies used by millions worldwide. SSH Tectia enables secure file transfer, secure system administration, and secure application connectivity with centralized management throughout internal and external networks. SSH Tectia products provide transparent, strong encryption and authentication, and are available for all key enterprise platforms including Windows, Unix, Linux, and mainframes to easily integrate into heterogeneous network environments.

About Network Products Guide Awards

Network Products Guide, published from Silicon Valley Communications, is a leading provider of products, technologies and vendor related research and analysis. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide, including product innovations, roadmaps, industry directions, technology advancements, and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more, visit www.networkproductsguide.com.

About SSH Communications Security

SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol. The company's SSH Tectia solution addresses the most critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions and government agencies. With SSH Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively secure their system administration, file transfers, and application connectivity against both internal and external security risks. As the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and other key network security technologies, SSH has since 1995 developed end-to-end communications security solutions specifically for the enterprise. Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are using SSH security solutions. SSH shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges Main List. For more information, please visit www.ssh.com.

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George Adams
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Americas Regional Contact:
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Shiho Hashimoto
SSH Corp.
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SSH Corp.
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Americas Agency Contact:
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Business: ActionCOACH announces strategic alliance with LJ Hooker Business

Melbourne (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ActionCOACH, the world's number one business coaching firm, has announced a new strategic alliance with the Melbourne offices of LJ Hooker Business Broking - Melbourne Bayside (Ormond) & Melbourne Central (CBD).

Business Broking is a specialist agency within the LJ Hooker Group that has been created to assist customers with buying, selling, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation appraisals and exit/succession planning.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Melbourne offices of LJ Hooker Business Broking will provide expert advice to clients of ActionCOACH who want to sell or buy a business.

"This is an exciting opportunity to for two great organisations to partner on work that benefits both company's customers," ActionCOACH founder and CEO Brad Sugars said. "We look forward to working in this new alliance for a long time."

John Anderson, Managing Director, LJ Hooker Business Broking - Melbourne Bayside agreed.

"Selling a business is one of the most critical decisions owners have to make. Apart from the main issues of deciding on the 'best' time to sell and the value of the business there are other important factors to consider including tax and legal obligations, how to deal with employees and their entitlements and which authorities to notify," he said. "We are confident that by working together, our mutual clients will have a seamless service that will help ensure the success of their business through all stages of its life."

ActionCOACH Master Licensee Bruce Doyle, who helped complete the alliance, said the services by LJ Hooker Business Broking will add additional value to ActionCOACH's own range of company services.

"There is great synergy between both companies in the area of business buying and selling," he said. "Many of our clients are looking for good exit strategies -- not so they can retire, but so they can buy additional businesses. This will help facilitate that process for those owners, as well as other types of owners throughout our system."

ActionCOACH is the world's number one business coaching firm, with more than 1,000 offices in 26 countries. To learn more, go to actioncoach.com

SOURCE: ActionCOACH
CONTACT: Jodie Shaw,
director of marketing for ActionCOACH,
+1-702-795-3188,
jodieshaw@actioncoach.com
Web site: http://www.actioncoach.com

Technology: IVT announces launch of new BlueSoleil Linux version for ultra mobile PCs

Taipei (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - IVT, the world leading Bluetooth technology specialist, announces it has ported its popular Bluetooth application software, BlueSoleil 5.0 on Windows XP/Vista onto the Linux Operating System (kernel 2.6 or above), providing Linux users with the same look and feel GUI and functionalities. IVT will demonstrate it at Taipei Computex, June 3-7 in Bluetooth Pavilion.

"Due to its wide distribution of over 25 million copies in 145 countries and easy access from www.BlueSoleil.com , BlueSoleil has become the de facto standard for Bluetooth product interoperability. Our new Linux version also follows the same design philosophy of BlueSoleil 5.0: ease of use. It has hidden the complex Bluetooth concepts, with just three clicks. It allows a user to establish a connection with a local device within a single window. With all the innovative applications inherited from BlueSoleil 5.0, BlueSoleil Linux version significantly enhances the usability of Ultra Mobile PCs," stated Dan Tian, IVT's director of windows application.

"BlueSoleil Linux version supports many different flavours of Linux, such as Ubuntu, Debian, Moblin and Redflag. IVT also offers a dedicated team for additional GUI customisation services, and free evaluation copies from www.BlueSoleil.com," commented Jack Yang, IVT's director of sales and marketing. For licensing, contact jack.yang@ivtcorporation.com, +886-936101005.

About IVT

IVT is a world major supplier of Bluetooth software, and a leading supplier of Bluetooth Extended Range (over 500 meters) Cordless Telephony Profile enabled, quad-band GSM phone and PSTN/SIP/UMA access points for Fixed-Mobile Convergence.

Since 1999, IVT has continually developed leading edge products including Bluetooth host stack and profiles source code, conformance & interoperability testers, and application software (BlueSoleil) which have shipped over 25 million copies as of April 30, 2008 in 145 countries for PCs, laptops, PDAs, Personal Navigation Devices and Smart phones.

IVT's products and solutions are widely adopted by over one hundred and fifty customers worldwide including Lenovo, HP, British Telecom, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Ricoh, Panasonic, Mitac, and Wistron, etc.

Many Bluetooth chip makers in the world, such as Accelsemi, Atheros, CSR, Conwise, 3DSP, Broadcom, Marvel, NSC, RFMD, SiRF collaborate with IVT, and in many cases supply IVT's Bluetooth software to their customers.

IVT also provides design services, interoperability testing services, and Bluetooth BQB qualification support via its Interoperability Testing Centre (iotc@ivtcorporation.com).

Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., licensed to IVT.

SOURCE IVT

Technology: FEI and Shimadzu Corp announce sales agreement in Japan

Shimadzu to provide sales for FEI quanta and inspect Family of scanning electron microscopes in Japan

Hillsboro, Ore. (BUSINESS WIRE) - FEI Company (Nasdaq: FEIC), a leading provider of high-resolution imaging and analysis systems, announced today that it has selected Shimadzu Corporation, developer of analytical measuring and technology systems, as a sales agent in Japan. Shimadzu, located in Kyoto, Japan, will sell FEI systems, including Quanta? and Inspect? scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) and the Quanta 200 3D small-stage DualBeam? focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopes (FIB/SEM), to its established base of customers in Japan.

"Shimadzu Corporation is a prominent pioneer of analytical measurement and technology in Japan, and we are very proud to enter into this agreement in which they will provide sales for FEI Quanta and Inspect systems in the region," said Benjamin Loh, FEI's executive vice president of global sales and service. "We look forward to expanding our market share in Japan by leveraging Shimadzu's well-established distribution network and customer base."

Osamu Ando, general manager of Shimadzu's Analytical and Measuring Instruments Division, commented, "We feel that adding the FEI SEM and DualBeam systems to our current line-up of product offerings will benefit our customers in Japan immensely, as they will have one source for their analytical measurement and imaging needs for applications ranging from basic research to quality control."

Shimadzu Corporation offers a wide range of products for surface analysis and measurement, including electron probe microanalyzers, scanning probe microscopes, confocal laser scanning microscopes and x-ray photoelectron spectrometers.

About FEI Company

FEI (Nasdaq: FEIC) is the world leader in pioneering technologies and applications that deliver imaging solutions for 3D characterization, analysis and modification/prototyping with resolutions down to the sub-?ngstr?m level. Our customers, working in advanced research and manufacturing, are supported by field-experienced applications specialists. They have open access to FEI's prestigious global user network so they can succeed in accelerating nanoscale discovery and contribute to better living through new product commercialization. FEI's NanoPorts in North America, Europe and Asia provide centers of technical excellence where our world-class community of customers and specialists collaborate on the ongoing development of new ideas and innovative solutions. FEI has sales and service operations in more than 50 countries around the world. More information can be found at: www.fei.com.

FEI Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the expected benefits from FEI Company's selection of Shimadzu Corporation as sales agent for part of its product line in Japan, including potential expanded market share for some product lines in Japan and effectiveness of Shimadzu as a distribution channel. Factors that could affect these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the performance of the FEI products, the ability of FEI and Shimadzu to collaborate effectively, Shimadzu's ability to sell FEI's products, the competitive landscape and general economic conditions. Please also refer to the company's Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q, Forms 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information on these factors and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. FEI assumes no duty to update any forward-looking statements.

The FEI logo, Quanta, Inspect and DualBeam are trademarks of FEI Company.

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Legal: Sidley Austin closes three debt and equity-linked deals on capital markets

Hong Kong (BUSINESS WIRE) - International law firm Sidley Austin has closed three substantial debt and equity-linked deals in recent weeks.

The firm represented Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited in connection with its offering of US$300 million 7.875% Senior Notes due 2013, pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Nine Dragons, based in China, is the largest producer in Asia, and one of the largest in the world, of containerboard and other packaging paperboard products. This transaction marks the first debt capital markets transaction from a new issuer in Asia in 2008. Partner Matthew Sheridan led the Sidley team on the transaction, together with fellow partner Constance Choy. Sheridan and Choy also represented Nine Dragons on its IPO on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 2006 which was named Best Mid-Cap IPO 2006 by The Asset.

Sheridan also recently represented Country Garden, one of China's leading property developers, in its issue of US$600 million convertible bonds pursuant to Regulation S, with a concurrent synthetic share buy-back through a cash-settled equity swap transaction valued at US$250 million. The bonds are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

Sheridan commented, "There have been fewer international capital markets transactions of this type and size to have successfully closed in recent months so we are especially proud to have assisted our clients on closing these deals."

Another partner in Sidley's sizeable capital markets team in Hong Kong, Timothy Li also acted for LDK Solar Co., Ltd., a leading solar wafer manufacturer in China, in a Rule 144A private placement of US$400 million 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2013. The notes are convertible into LDK Solar American depositary shares, cash or a combination of cash and American depositary shares. In describing the structure of the transaction, Li explained, "In connection with and to facilitate this offering, LDK Solar agreed to use 50% of the net proceeds to enter into prepaid forward contracts with affiliates of the initial purchasers to repurchase its American depositary shares. To facilitate the offering, the parent company of LDK Solar also entered into a 10b5-1 sales plan and similar prepaid forward contracts with these prepaid forward counterparties with respect to a number of shares of LDK Solar." Li added, "Sidley has represented LDK on all aspects of its pre-IPO financings, then on its SEC-registered initial public offering with its American depositary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as this follow-on private placement."

Notes for the Editor
Overview
Sidley Austin LLP is one of the world's largest full-service law firms, with more than 1800 lawyers and 16 offices in North America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Every year since 2003, Sidley has been named to Legal Business' Global Elite, their designation for "the 15 finest law firms in the world."

Sidley's Capital Markets Practice Sidley is one of the world's leading capital markets law firms. The firm routinely ranks at or close to the top of industry league tables for our representation of both issuers and underwriters. Actively involved in every significant category of securities work, including debt, equity, equity-linked and hybrid capital offerings, Sidley has been at the forefront in the development of numerous innovative securities products over the last 25 years.

In Asia, Sidley maintains one of the largest and most active capital markets practices of any international law firm with the capability to advise clients on a broad range of financing matters governed under Hong Kong, U.S. and English law. Sidley lawyers represent issuers, underwriters and sponsors throughout the region on all types of equity, debt and equity-linked transactions, including listings on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Main Board and Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Board, SEC-registered offerings in the United States, international securities offerings pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S governed by U.S. and English law, and issuances involving the creation of ADR or GDR programs. Sidley's multi-jurisdictional law capabilities enable the firm to act on dual listings and international offerings from the Asia offices, representing both Asia-based and multinational clients in connection with listings on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange, among others.

For purposes of the New York State Bar rules, this press release may be considered Attorney Advertising and the headquarters of the firm are Sidley Austin LLP 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019, 212.839.5300 and Sidley Austin LLP One South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60603, 312.853.7000. Prior results described herein do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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Entertainment: World first wedding on the summit of the Sydney Harbour bridge!

Sydney - Medianet International-AsiaNet/ - At 8.30am on Tuesday 3rd June 2008 Stephen Tierney and Claire Tullan, from the UK, became the first official couple to hold their wedding ceremony with BridgeClimb on the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

Dressed in BridgeClimb's BridgeSuits, Stephen (27) and Claire (28) shared wedding vows and safely exchanged rings using BridgeClimbs secure ring device, 134 metres above Sydneys harbour.

"I have always dreamt of having my wedding on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The views from the summit of the bridge were unforgettable," said Claire.

Stephen and Claire flew from Glasgow, Scotland to make their dream of being married on Australia's icon a reality.

"The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the perfect location for a wedding. It is a day I will never forget," said Stephen.

The groom's sister, her boyfriend, and the groom's cousin flew to Sydney to surprise the couple.

"I couldn't believe my sister, Maggie, was standing on the top of the bridge with her boyfriend and my cousin, Elenor.
Sharing this occasion with them has made today even more memorable for Claire and I," said Stephen.

The newlyweds signed their certificates of marriage and spent their wedding night at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, the city's leading five-star deluxe hotel.

The couple will continue to enjoy their honeymoon in Australia before returning to Scotland where they will celebrate their union with family and friends.

BridgeClimb will soon offer Wedding Climbs to all couples who wish to hold their wedding on the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Broadcast Quality footage is available for download at: http://medianet.ondeadline.com.au?page=ViewVideo&pid=02MNT2008060378034&id=MNT2 008060378034

Footage of the wedding ceremony is available on YouTube at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=maVMH3AgmIc

For media enquires, images or footage please contact:
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Insurance: Environmental risk is rising up the corporate agenda: Survey

London (BUSINESS WIRE) - Stakeholder pressure, the complexity of business relationships and the threat from climate change are the three main factors in encouraging companies to assess more carefully the environmental risks that they face, according to a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey co-sponsored by the ACE Group of Companies (NYSE:ACE).

Among the 320 risk managers questioned for the global survey, the majority say that they are increasing the attention and resources that they dedicate to environmental risk management. However, the findings also indicate that many companies are still at the early stage of this process and rarely consider environmental risk management formally when undertaking major strategic activities.

The findings show that to date, this category of risk has tended to be managed either as an ad hoc activity or separate from the overall risk management framework.

Karl Russek, Senior Vice President for ACE Environmental Risk, comments: "When companies are planning major strategic activities, the consideration of environmental risk remains the exception rather than the rule. Fewer than half of the respondents to the EIU survey say that they undertake a formal assessment of environmental risk when developing new products and services, and fewer than one in five when planning mergers and acquisitions."

"Environmental risk management is rising on the corporate agenda, but many companies are in the early stages of addressing this issue," says Rob Mitchell, editor of the report. "While there are some companies that take environmental risk very seriously and have developed robust processes to identify, assess and mitigate their exposure, others continue to manage environmental risks in an ad hoc way, and do not consider them when planning major strategic activities, such as mergers and acquisitions."

Concludes Russek: "Based on our experience with organisations of all sizes, as the degree of environmental regulation and scrutiny increases for across the globe, companies and risk managers would be well served to remain proactive on this issue."Notes to Editors: These findings form part of Under the Spotlight: the transition of environmental risk management, a new Economist Intelligence Unit survey and report, co-sponsored by ACE, KPMG, SAP and Towers Perrin. The report examines current thinking around environmental risk management and explores the approaches that companies are taking to identify, assess and manage the risks that they face, both within their organisation and among their broader partner networks and supply chain.

Under the spotlight: the transition of environmental risk managementis available free to download at www.eiu.com global risk briefing About the survey The research for this report is based on an online survey, conducted in March 2008, of 320 executives around the world. The survey sample was senior: 40% of respondents were C-level executives such as CEOs, CFOs, and CROs, and the balance consisted of risk managers, senior vice presidents, heads of business units and other senior managers.
A range of industries was represented, including financial services, manufacturing, information technology and professional services. Most of the firms they work for are large: 58% of surveyed executives work with firms having annual revenue of at least US$500m.

About the Economist Intelligence Unit The Economist Intelligence Unit is the business information arm of The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist. Through our global network of about 650 analysts, we continuously assess and forecast political, economic and business conditions in 200 countries. As the world's leading provider of country intelligence, we help executives make better business decisions by providing timely, reliable and impartial analysis on worldwide market trends and business strategies.

About ACE The ACE Group of Companies is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients.
Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index, the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: www.acelimited.com.

ACEMedia Contact:Katie Weeks, +44 (0) 207 173 7585 katie.weeks@ace-ina.com or Miles Russell, +44 (0) 207 173 7578
Miles.russell@ace-ina.com

Business in Asia Today - June 03, 2008

ARCELORMITTAL EXPECTS WORK ON INDIA PROJECTS TO START NEXT YEAR
New Delhi (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel maker, which plans to set up two 12 million tons per annum plants in India, will begin investing US$20 billion starting 2009, a company official has said.
"The company expects to break ground on one of the Indian projects before the end of 2009," CNN quoted ArcelorMittal's London-based head of investor relations Julien Onillon as saying last week.
The two identical projects are to come up in the states of Jharkhand and Orissa and would add 24 MT annual steel production capacity.

CHINA TO FINALISE IRON ORE PRICE TALKS WITH AUSTRALIAN MINERS
Beijing (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - China's prolonged iron-ore price talks with Australian miners for this year's contract could be concluded by this month, according to the head of the China Iron and Steel Association.
Speaking to reporters at an industry conference, CISA chairman Zhang Xiaogang said yesterday that both sides expect to complete the negotiations before June 30 and that the outcome should benefit the interests of both parties.
The talks, which started late last year to set prices for fiscal year starting April 1, have been deadlocked after Baosteel Group (SSX:600019) on behalf of Chinese mills agreed with Brazilian miner Cia Vale do Rio Doce on a 65 to 71-percent rise for 2008 term prices in February.
Australian miners Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) are holding out for more, arguing they deserve a freight premium to reflect their proximity to Asia.

RBA LEAVES AUSTRALIAN RATES STEADY FOR THIRD STRAIGHT MONTH
Sydney (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left official interest rates unchanged at 7.25 per cent after its monthly board meeting this morning because it sees signs that demand is slowing.
But the central bank also warns there is still considerable uncertainty about the outlook for demand and inflation, given the opposing forces at work.
"On balance, the board's current assessment is that demand growth will be moderate this year," governor Glenn Stevens said in a statement.
He said inflation was likely to remain relatively high in the short term, but it should decline over time.
The central bank last lifted the cash rate in March by 25 basis points.

JAPAN'S KUBOTA STEPPING UP SALES IN CHINA, EASTERN EUROPE
Tokyo (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Kubota Corp. (TSE:6326) is expanding sales of small hydraulic shovels and other small construction equipment in Eastern Europe and China to offset slower sales in Japan and North America.
In Eastern Europe, the company has sales agents in 12 countries, including the Baltic states and the Czech Republic, and will set up sales networks in two or three new countries by the end of fiscal 2009.
It is targeting sales of 500 units in Eastern Europe as a whole in fiscal 2009. In fiscal 2008, it aims to boost sales by 70 per cent from fiscal 2007 to more than 1,000 units.

S. KOREA PLANS TO CUT CORPORATE TAXES TO SPUR ECONOMY
Seoul (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - South Korea plans to lower corporate taxes earlier than scheduled in a bid to spur economic growth by bolstering investment and helping create more jobs, the government said Tuesday.
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said that it will cut the maximum corporate tax rate from the current 25 per cent to 22 per cent this year and trim it further to 20 per cent by the end of 2010.
The tax-cut timetable is two years ahead of the initial schedule. The minimum tax rates will also be lowered from 13 per cent to 10 per cent, the ministry said.

INDONESIAN INFLATION JUMPS 10.83 PCT ON-YEAR IN MAY
Jakarta (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - The country's inflation surged 10.83 per cent year-on-year in May with prices of goods and services rising in 45 cities surveyed, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BS) said.
The BPS chief Rusman Heriawan attributed the surge in inflation to the government's decision to raise the prices of oil fuels in May.
The inflation was the highest after a 17.89 per cent inflation rate in October 2005 also triggered by oil fuel price hikes. Bank Indonesia Governor Boediono said the fuel price shock will be felt for two months.

FOREIGNERS ARRIVE IN DROVES AS VIETNAM'S TOURISM BOOMS
Hanoi (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Vietnam welcomed 2.1 million foreign visitors in the first five months of the year, an increase of 16.6 per cent over the same period last year, according to domestic tourist agencies.
In May, the country welcomed 400,000 foreign visitors, up 16.1 per cent over the May figure last year.
Most foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first five months of the year came from Thailand, United States, Japan, China, South Korea,the Philippines, France, Singapore and Malaysia.
China led the list with 352,000 visitors, up 54 per cent from last year, followed by the Philippines at 114,000 visitors, up 42 per cent, and 87,600 from Thailand, up 32 per cent.

TAIWAN TOURISM CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO BRING IN US$57 BLN
Taipei (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - The Council of Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) approved a plan Monday to boost tourism construction of national scenic areas, which it estimated would help the local tourism sector generate NT$1.728 trillion (US$56.8 billion) in revenue between 2008 and 2011.
Proposed by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), the plan calls for NT$20 billion to be allocated during the four-year period to improve facilities in 13 of Taiwan's national scenic areas and other local tourist attractions.
Such a plan follows the successful example of a previous MOTC plan that spent NT$21.811 billion to develop 12 local tourist areas, including the northern coast area, between 2003 and 2007.

AUSTRALIA'S METCASH LIFTS FY08 PROFIT 24.5 PCT, EYES MORE GROWTH
Sydney (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Australia's Metcash Ltd (ASX:MTS) has shaken off higher interest rates, petrol and food prices to post a solid rise in annual profit and says sales for the first month of the new year are satisfactory.
The grocery and liquor wholesaler, distributor and marketer posted a 24.51 per cent increase in net profit to A$197.436 million (US$187.8 million) for the year ended April 30. Metcash also forecast fiscal 2009 earnings per share (EPS), pre-goodwill amortisation, of between 28.3 cents and 29.3 cents.

VIETNAM'S AUTO IMPORTS FALL IN MAY DUE TO TAX HIKE
Hanoi (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - The number of imported automobiles dropped by 1,500 units in May after Vietnamese Ministry of Finances (MoF) tax hike took effect, according to statistics from the General Statistics Office (GSO).
The GSO reported that the country imported 5,500 automobile units in May, compared with 7,000 units in April.
However, according to the GSO's statistics, the number of automobiles imported in the first five months of the year skyrocketed.
The total number of automobiles imported in the January-May period reached 35,400 units, nearly 6.1 times higher than the same period last year.

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Business in Asia Today - JUNE 03, 2008
published by Asia Pulse

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Technology: Vitesse G-RocX enables CyberTAN to deliver home-gateways

Vitesse G-RocX(TM) SoC enables CyberTAN to deliver industry's first production-level home-gateways for the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) market the VSC7501 device is optimized for gigabit EPON residential gateway designs needing carrier-class services

Taipei, Taiwan (BUSINESS WIRE) - To deliver the industry's first production-level EPON FTTH Residential Gateway, CyberTAN, a leading Taiwanese original design manufacturer (ODM) of broadband networking equipment, is using Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation's (Pink Sheets: VTSS) G-RocX Gigabit Router system-on-a-chip (SoC).

Vitesse has simplified the ODM's development effort by providing the industry's most highly optimized solution that integrates a central processing unit (CPU) with Gigabit Ethernet switch and voltage-mode PHY technology into a single chip. The low-power SoC provides the performance needed to support triple-play networking service while simultaneously lowering overall bill of material (BOM) costs.

Vitesse's G-RocX VSC7501 provides Gigabit LAN connectivity, including Gigabit Ethernet system performance and Quality of Service (QoS) technology, for Home Residential Gateways. This allows CyberTAN to quickly develop its family of high-performance gateways that meet the carrier-class video, data and voice delivery requirements of the FTTH market.

Vitesse is the first IC provider to achieve integration of a full-featured, six port Gigabit Ethernet switch with a high-performance router engine. The device includes triple speed 10/100/1000 Mbps copper PHY ports, line-side termination resistors, a router engine with a custom Hardware Network Address Translation (HNAT), a UART, two USB 2.0 interfaces, and a PCI port. The enhanced triple play experience is delivered through a Gigabit Ethernet WAN port. This connection provides optimal bandwidth to the home network, thus improving the quality of time-sensitive applications running in parallel, such as the concurrent delivery of Voice over IP (VoIP), data services, IPTV, HDTV, Video on Demand (VoD) and online gaming applications.

The custom HNAT, which offloads packet header extraction, SIP, ARP, and session table search, enables full Gigabit per second line rate routing.

This high-performance router engine architecture significantly offloads software drivers and accelerates the delivery of wired and wireless Ethernet packets. G-RocX delivers a highly integrated SoC at less than 3 Watts enabling the removal of heat dissipating fans and the use of less expensive plastic housings further contributing to a lower system BOM.

"Service providers today are looking for ways to capture lucrative revenue opportunities from triple play services.

Vitesse's highly integrated G-RocX host CPU architecture provides our ODM customers with a feature-rich, cost-optimized solution that meets Carrier residential gateway needs," said Brian Jaroszewski, senior product marketing manager at Vitesse.

About Vitesse Vitesse designs, develops and markets a diverse portfolio of high-performance, cost-competitive semiconductor solutions for Carrier and Enterprise Ethernet networks worldwide. Engineering excellence and dedicated customer service distinguish Vitesse as an industry leader in Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Ethernet-over-SONET, Fibre Channel, Optical Transport, and other applications. Vitesse innovation empowers customers to deliver superior products for Enterprise, Access, Metro, and Core applications. Additional company and product information is available at www.vitesse.com.

Vitesse is a registered trademark and G-RocX is a trademark in the United States and/or other jurisdictions of Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holders.

Vitesse Ronda Grech, +1-805-388-3700 pressrelations@vitesse.com

Technology: DTS-HD Master Audio(TM) and DTS Surround Sensation(TM) Technologies

Taipei, Taiwan (BUSINESS WIRE) - DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI), a digital audio technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience,?is showcasing its acclaimed audio solutions at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008, Taiwan, June 3rd to June 7th. These include DTS' new Surround Sensation? UltraPC technology, delivering immersive simulated surround from stereo and 5.1 source material over two-channel audio systems (stereo speakers or headphones), and state-of-the-art DTS-HD Master Audio which delivers sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master.

The technology demonstrations will take place at DTS' partner booths at Computex including: ASUS (booth #101B in the TICC), Arcsoft (booth #K116 in the Nangang Hall) and C-Media (booth #K1312 in the Nangang Hall).

ABOUT THE DTS TECHNOLOGIES DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO: TRUE TO THE ARTIST'S INTENT Capable of delivering audio that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master and at super high variable bit rates ? 24.5 Mbps on Blu-ray discs -- DTS-HD Master Audio features a bit-stream so fast and the transfer rate so high that it can deliver 7.1 audio channels with 96k/24-bit sound identical to the original. With DTS-HD Master Audio, consumers will be able to experience movies and music, exactly as the artist intended: Clear, pure, and uncompromised.

DTS SURROUND SENSATION ULTRAPC: MULTI CHANNEL SOUND FROM TWO SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONE DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC uses advanced post-processing technology to deliver an incredible surround effect from just two speakers or headphones. The post-processing contains significant psycho-acoustic information that alters human perception, making one believe that sounds are actually occurring outside the boundaries of the two-speaker system or headphones. Developed with a key understanding of acoustics and years of knowledge in dealing with the properties of sound, DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC creates a three-dimensional wall of sound that exceeds the limitations of just two speakers for an optimal surround sound experience. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC also supplements the weakened stereo image and ambience of digitally compressed audio, while keeping the monaural components (such as solo vocals) unchanged.

About DTS DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Blu-ray Disc and Surround Music software. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause DTS' results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "planned,""expects,""believes,""strategy,""opportunity,""anticipates" and similar words. These statements may include, among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding proposed new products, services or developments; any statements regarding future econom assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual growth and results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the timing, costs and attention attendant to the divesture of the non-consumer business, the transition to the next generation optical drives and consumer adoption of such technology, the rapidly changing and competitive nature of the digital audio, consumer electronics and entertainment markets, the Company's inclusion in or exclusion from governmental and industry standards, customer acceptance of the Company's technology, products, services and pricing, risks related to ownership and enforcement of intellectual property, the continued release and availability of entertainment content containing DTS audio soundtracks, changes in domestic and international market and political conditions, risks related to integrating acquisitions and other risks and uncertainties more fully described in DTS' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov.

DTS does not intend to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.

DTS David Blasucci, 818-827-2279 Director of Public Relationsdavid.blasucci@dts.com or e5 Marketing, Inc.Mark Smotroff, 415-332-0718 (external US PR)smotroff@pacbell.netorGriffin Integrated CommunicationsHeath
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Technology: CDMA grows to more than 451 million subscribers worldwide

APAC and EMEA boast largest year-over-year subscriber increases; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Gains in North America, CALA and EMEA

Costa Mesa, Calif. (PRIME NEWSWIRE) - The CDMA Development Group (CDG) today announced that the CDMA industry continued its strong growth through the first quarter of 2008, increasing its customer base by almost 17% over the past year to 451 million CDMA subscribers worldwide, with CDMA2000(r) and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO reaching 438 million and 97 million, respectively. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions claimed the highest year-over-year percentage subscriber growth for CDMA2000, while the Americas and EMEA experienced the highest percentage of subscriber growth for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO. The CDG attributes the worldwide increase in subscriber numbers to the technology's high performance and economic competiveness, supported by lower deployment costs, reduced handset costs and an increasing demand for mobile broadband services.

"CDMA's continued global expansion is due to the technology's core strengths, such as high-quality voice, faster broadband speeds and evolutionary in-band migration," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "An increasing number of subscribers are taking advantage of the value-added services offered by mobile broadband EV-DO networks, while the service providers are benefiting from the improved user experience, reduced customer churn, and overall higher ARPU.
CDMA2000 has emerged as the technology of choice for emergingmarkets where telephony and Internet penetration are still low, which will guarantee continued growth of the technology for years to come."

In APAC, the total CDMA subscribership (cdmaOne(tm) and CDMA2000) rose to 231 million, which accounts for 51% of total worldwide CDMA subscribers and marks a 30% increase from March 2007 to March 2008. North America's 140 million subscribers claim the second highest percentage of global CDMA subscribers at approximately 31%, with CALA's 62.8 million representing approximately 14%. In EMEA, CDMA subscribership reached 17.7 million.

Over 97% of CDMA subscribers around the world are now taking advantage of 3G CDMA2000 services. CDMA2000 grew by 38% in APAC over the past year, bringing the total number of CDMA2000 subscribers in the region to 223 million, accounting for almost 51% of the world's users. North America is the second largest region for CDMA2000 with nearly 138 million, or 31% of the global users. In EMEA, the CDMA2000 subscriber base reached 16.5 million.

CDMA2000 1xEV-DO subscribership increased to 97 million users globally, with 52 million subscribers in North America and 39 million subscribers in APAC continuing to comprise the majority of the world's EV-DO users at 54% and 40%, respectively. Uptake is surging in North America and EMEA where increased demand for mobile broadband raised subscribership by 74%and 123%, respectively. The CDG attributes this growth to outstanding broadband performance and, for emerging markets, 3G CDMA's suitability across varied terrain to serve as an alternative to wireline Internet access.

To date, 38 EV-DO Revision A (Rev. A) networks are in commercial operation around the world, with another 35 networks in deployment. With peak data rates of 3.1 Mbps in the forward link and 1.8 Mbps in the reverse link, Rev. A growth continues to be strong in North America and APAC, while becoming the broadband technology of choice in developing markets such as Africa and the Caribbean. Additionally, Rev. A has found a foothold in the 450 MHz band in Europe, Russia and Latin America, bringing mobile broadband to rural and urban areas at a very low cost of deployment.
More information on CDMA is available at www.cdg.org.

About CDMA2000

CDMA2000 is the most widely deployed 3G technology, with 258 operators in 99 countries serving more than 438 million subscribers. Counting 2G cdmaOne(tm) subscribers, there are more than 451 million CDMA users worldwide. CDMA2000 has become the technology of choice for developed and emerging market operators, and is deployable in the 450, 700, 800, 1700, 1900, AWS and 2100 MHz bands. More than 1,980 CDMA2000 devices from over 110 suppliers have been introduced to the market, including more than 515 Rel. 0 and 56 Rev. A devices on 137 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO systems. More information on CDMA2000 is available on the CDG Web site at www.cdg.org.

About CDG

The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA2000 technologies. The more than 130 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of CDMA2000 features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on CDMA2000-related matters. For more information about the CDG, contact the CDG News Bureau at +1-714-540-1030, or visit the CDG Web site at www.cdg.org.

The CDG logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=2911

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cdmaOne is a registered trademark of the CDMA Development Group. CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA). All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Technology: Supermicro demos Green Leadership at Computex 2008

Award-Winning SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) product lines, future server technology, 2.5" SAS/SATA and Universal I/O (UIO) solutions

Taipei (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - COMPUTEX -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a leader in application-optimized, high performance server and workstation solutions, is showcasing its earth-friendly servers, including the industry's greenest blade solutions, at Computex 2008 in Taipei (booths M619-M726). In addition to four different live demos of award-winning SuperBlade(TM) systems, Supermicro is highlighting its award-winning 1U Twin(TM) servers, 2.5-inch SAS/SATA and UIO solutions based on the Intel(R) 5100 (San Clemente) and 5400 (Seaburg) chipsets. A preview of future Supermicro server technology solutions will also be on display.

"With unprecedented performance-per-watt (290 GFLOPS/kW*), which is 6 to 30% better than any other solution available in the world, and superior power efficiency (93%*), our SuperBlade(TM) won the Best Green Data Center Solution award at BladeSystems Insight 2008," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "Furthermore, because our SuperBlade(TM) is easy to deploy, easy to use, and offers the best price-to-performance and profit potential available, CRN recently ranked our SuperBlade(TM) number one in its latest blade product review. At Computex, we are showing four SuperBlade(TM) demos along with our award-winning family of 1U Twin(TM) servers, 2.5-inch SAS/SATA solutions, and our flexible UIO servers. As the chair of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI) APAC region, Supermicro is strongly committed to the CSCI mission to reduce worldwide computer power consumption 50%, for up to $5.4 billion in energy-savings, by 2010."

Supermicro offers an extensive selection of application-optimized SuperBlade(TM) configurations. For instance, the quiet (50dB) OfficeBlade(TM) is ideal for office environments. The DatacenterBlade(TM) packs 14 highly energy-efficient blades into one 7U enclosure with industry-leading performance/watt (290 GFLOPS/kW), making it perfect for datacenter and HPC applications. Supermicro's enterprise-class SuperBlade(TM) features both dual and quad-processor blades for performance, scalability and flexibility. For maximum computational performance and density, SuperBlade(TM) supports up to 10 four-socket server blades (160 CPU cores) in one 7U enclosure. Supermicro also offers storage-optimized SuperBlade(TM) configurations with up to 10 two-socket server blades and 60 hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives in a single 7U enclosure.

Considered the best 1U data center solution, Supermicro's award-winning 1U Twin(TM) SuperServers feature two DP server nodes in a single chassis and a high-efficiency power supply (90%+*). This 0.5U density (84 server nodes in a standard 42U rack) makes these platforms an excellent choice for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, server farms and other data centers where space, cost, energy-efficiency and density are high priorities.

For enterprise and energy-conscious customers that recognize the cost-saving and performance advantages of migrating to 2.5" hard drives, Supermicro offers high-end 1U and 2U SuperServers optimized for 2.5" SAS hard disk drives. The high-density SuperServer 1025C-UR and SuperServer 1025W-UR both support eight hot-swappable 2.5" SAS hard disk drives and feature Supermicro's flexible Universal I/O (UIO) architecture to support up to three add-on cards in a standard 1U form factor.
With 16 hot-swap 2.5" SAS drive trays, Supermicro's 2U SuperServer 2025W-UR+ supports up to 128GB FBD memory including 1.5V low-voltage memory support.

"The latest Intel and processor technology provides the foundation that enables Supermicro to provide industry-leading choices for enterprise data center environments and high-performance computing applications," said Kirk Skaugen, vice president, Intel Digital Enterprise Group. "Recognizing the value of the Intel Cluster Ready program for products like their SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) servers, many Supermicro data center and HPC products are now part of this program."

Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility and features. Come see the latest products from Supermicro's complete line of server and workstation solutions at booths M619-M726.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI)

Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, please visit http://www.Supermicro.com, email Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.

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Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks and 1U Twin, SuperBlade, DatacenterBlade and OfficeBlade are trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Michael Kalodrich of Super Micro Computer, Inc.,
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Telecommunications: TRA starts concultation on licencing mobile TV service in UAE

The TRA Announces the Start of the Consultation Process on Licensing Broadcast Mobile TV Service in the UAE

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (BUSINESS WIRE) - Committed to transparency and innovation the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority(TRA) www.tra.ae is launching a consultation process on the licensing of the Broadcast of Mobile TV in the UAE.

Currently a similar type of service is available through 3G streaming.

However, this new Mobile TV service is provided through a different technology and will enable the public to enjoy a wider selection of channels and at a better quality.

The TRA has carried out a detailed study of the licensing criteria and procedures to be followed, enabling the service success in the UAE and thereby benefit the consumers.

In this respect, H.E. Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, TRA Board Member and Director General, stated: "The TRA strategy is based on the advanced status of the UAE Telecom Sector, and on responding to the growing demand of its stakeholders for applying the latest telecommunications technologies."

Mr Al Ghanim added: "The TRA is responsible for reviewing license applications. We view this consultation as necessary prior to the licensing process and seek to involve interested parties. All interested parties may submit their comments on the Draft Invitation document to the TRA.""We consider the participation of interested parties and individuals in the consultation to be within the TRA strategy to involve stakeholders in decisions that affect the sector.

The TRA is keen to understand different viewpoints and concerns of the various stakeholders on the licensing of Mobile TV services. Thus, we will take into serious consideration the comments expressed before finalizing the licensing process," Mr Al Ghanim concluded.

The consultation process will continue until 26 June 2008 at 3:00pm (+4GMT). At the start of the process, a Draft version of the document inviting interested parties to submit bids for providing Mobile TV has been published. The document highlights in detail the overall licensing process, the criteria for evaluation of bids, along with an outline of the license conditions for offering Mobile TV.

Interested parties are invited to submit their comments to the TRA. For more information please visit: www.tra.aemobile_consultation.html.

UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Mr Rasheed Joumblatt, +971 (0) 2 6118 253

Senior Media Relations Officerrasheed.joumblatt@tra.ae

Financial: Transaction Network Services opens new office in Singapore

Singapore (BUSINESS WIRE) - Transaction Network Services (NYSE:TNS), one of the world's leading providers of fast, reliable and secure transaction-oriented products and services for payments, has now opened its Singapore office to enhance its local network in the Asia-Pacific region.

The office will strengthen TNS' presence in the region, which already includes offices in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, India and Australia, and is focussed on its range of bank and merchant solutions. This includes products and services for card-present point of sales (POS), card not present (CNP) payments and PCI-compliant merchant and technical helpdesk services.

Heading the new office in Singapore and covering the ASEAN region, is TNS Senior Sales Manager, Matthew Rainbow, who said: "E-commerce is a significant growth area for TNS in the region. Merchants are increasingly moving away from dial-up connectivity towards always-on' broadband for their online businesses and are looking for better availability, lower transaction fees and sophisticated reporting and reconciliation services as their online payments grow.

"This fits perfectly with TNS' Merchant Services business which provides payment gateways to regional banks and global merchants alike. TNS has existing relationships with the leading international banks, major card schemes and global payment service providers, including American Express, MasterCard and Citibank.

In addition to transacting online payment data, TNS has experience and global presence in providing best of breed point of sale and ATM networks to banks, telco's and large, multinational merchants. TNS has identified the ASEAN region as a high growth opportunity to expand TNS' services in the Asia-Pacific market."

Jennifer Stibbard, SVP of Asia-Pacific commented: "TNS sees Asia-Pacific and particularly the ASEAN region as a high growth market that we want to expand into, as well as leveraging the relationships we have with our existing banking and merchant customer base."

Organizations using TNS' services benefit from a single provider to reduce their telecom costs and to provide a broad range of merchant services, including e-commerce, wireless and biometric transactions, and private VPN services. By leveraging TNS' global private network, customers achieve greater network resiliency to maximize their payment systems availability.

About TNS Transaction Network Services (TNS) is an international data communications company that enables payments, money and voices to move around the world.

TNS' mission is to enable the world to transact. It does this through a broad range of networking, data communications and value added services, which it provides to many of the world's leading retailers, banks/processors, telecommunications companies and financial markets.

Since its inception in 1990, TNS has designed and implemented multiple data networks, each designed specifically for the transport of transaction-oriented data. TNS' networks support a variety of widely accepted communications protocols and are designed to be scalable and accessible by multiple methods. Today, TNS has offices throughout the world serving customers in 28 countries with the ability to provide services in other countries.

For further information about TNS, visit www.tnsi.com Statements and information contained in our press releases and newsletters that are not descriptions of historical fact may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or performance and from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods.

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Technology: Trusted Computing Group announces Japan Regional Forum

Trusted Computing Group announces Japan Regional Forum to facilitate local interaction and support for adoption of trusted computing worldwide security industry standards group speaks, demonstrates enterprise security at Interop Tokyo

Tokyo (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an industry organization that develops specifications to enable computing security across the enterprise, today announced it has established its TCG Japan Regional Forum (JRF). TCG members also will participate at the Interop Tokyo conference next week, where they will demonstrate a number of enterprise security applications.

The new regional forum is a pilot program for the Trusted Computing Group, which has some 135 members from hardware, software, applications, networking and mobile communications companies worldwide. The forum will facilitate communication, adoption and promotion of Trusted Computing in Japan, which has had a key role in the development of information and communication technology, security technologies and services. Forum participants are expected to have a leading role in defining the next-generation trusted computing environment.

Among planned activities for the regional forum are additional promotion of Trusted Computing capabilities and applications in Japan, building market awareness in Japan, input of local market requirements, and translation of some Trusted Computing Group documents. Specifications will continue to be developed in TCG's technical work groups including those for the Trusted Platform Module, Trusted Network Connect, Trusted Storage and others. More information and documents will be online at http://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/aboutjapan.

"TCG has had strong support from companies in Japan who are developing products and driving adoption of Trusted Computing technologies. This regional forum will further enable local-language communication among TCG members and help promote the many useful benefits of Trusted Computing in this important geography," noted Scott Rotondo, president, TCG board of Directors and security architect, Sun Microsystems.

During Interop Tokyo, member companies Aruba Networks, Fujitsu Limited, Infoblox, Insight International Corp., Intel Japan, Juniper Networks, Lumeta Corporation, and Wave Systems are showing implementations of Trusted Computing, including the new Trusted Network Connect Metadata Access Point (IF-MAP) specification, a trust infrastructure with risk judgment capability, trusted storage, and the Trusted Platform Module with platform trust services for integrity assurance. These will be shown in booth #4D28 June 11-13, 2008.

TCG members also will speak on Trusted Computing applications and benefits at two sessions during Interop Tokyo.

At the event's Educational Conference on June 12, 2:00 p.m., Jun Takei, Intel Japan; Seigo Kotani, Fujitsu Limited; and Toru Konno, Juniper Networks, will discuss Trusted Computing, including network security and the Trusted Platform Module.
Also on June 12 at 4:15 p.m., Steve Hanna, co-chair of the TCG Trusted Network Connect work group and Juniper Networks distinguished engineer, will speak on open standards for network security and Trusted Network Connect network access control.

Trusted Computing Group, an industry organization that enables computing security, has created a portfolio of specifications to enable more secure computing across the enterprise. These specifications are implemented by manufacturers of PCs, servers, networking gear, applications and other software, hard drives and embedded devices.

More information and the organization's specifications and work groups are available at the Trusted Computing Group's website, www.trustedcomputinggroup.org.

A new blog, at www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/blog, offers commentary from work group chairs and experts in the fields of computing and security.

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Trusted Computing Group Anne Price,?1-602-840-6495?(U.S.) press@trustedcomputinggroup.orgYuko Shigemura
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Technology: Solarflare expands into Asia with presence in Hong Kong and Taiwan

Solarflare expands into Asia with presence in Hong Kong and Taiwan leading 10 gigabit ethernet company provides local support for original design and equipment manufacturers in Asia

Taipei, Taiwan (BUSINESS WIRE) - Solarflare Communications, the leading provider of standards-compliant 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) silicon, today announced that it has opened locations in Hong Kong and Taiwan to provide local customer support for original design manufacturers (ODMs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Asia.

In Taiwan, senior field application engineer Leo Huang will be responsible for customer design-in and technology support in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to joining Solarflare, Huang worked for key domestic and overseas network equipment vendors such as DLink and Marvell. He has a bachelor's degree from National Chao Tung University.

Daniel Tse, director of sales Asia Pacific, is located in Hong Kong and responsible for all Solarflare business in the Asia Pacific region. Tse has worked in technology for more than 25 years and held various management positions in the Asia Pacific region for a number of multinational computer and network equipment companies. His experience includes building Fore Systems' and Extreme Networks' Asia business from the ground up.

Tse has a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a master's and doctorate degree from Ohio State University.

"As Solarflare ramps for volume production of our latest 10GBASE-T PHY and 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller products, we realize the importance of having a presence in Asia to support our local customers," said Russell Stern, chief executive officer at Solarflare. "Together, Tse and Huang bring the talent and experience required to help bring to market robust, efficient, standards-compliant 10GbE switch, server and storage networking solutions."

About Solarflare

10 Gigabit Products Solarflare designs and develops the highest-performing, lowest-power, standards-compliant 10GbE controllers and 10GBASE-T transceivers on the market. Optimized for all key virtualization platforms including Citrix XenEnterprise, Microsoft's Hyper-V and VMware's ESX server, Solarflare's Solarstorm? Ethernet controller consumes less than 2.2 watts at full line-rate performance delivering the optimal balance in performance and power efficiency. Solarflare's 10Xpress? 10GBASE-T PHY supports distances of greater than 100 meters on UTP Category 6A cabling, 100 meters on STP Category 6, 55 meters on UTP Category 6, and 45 meters on UTP Category 5E cabling. When combined on a server adapter, Solarflare's 10Xpress 10GBASE-T PHY and Solarstorm 10GbE controller deliver 10 times the performance of a 1 Gigabit NIC at half the power consumption of previous 10GbE server adapters. For additional product information and pricing, send a request to productinfo@solarflare.com.

About Solarflare Communications, Inc.

Solarflare Communications is a semiconductor company delivering the next level of high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE). As the leading provider of standards-compliant 10GbE silicon, Solarflare's robust and power-efficient solutions are cost effective and easy to deploy. Now real and ready for primetime, Solarflare 10GbE makes possible next-generation applications such as streaming rich media, Web 2.0, server virtualization and network convergence. Solarflare is working with key industry partners and customers to ensure interoperability and drive a complete 10GBASE-T ecosystem. Solarflare has announced relationships with Accton, Citrix, Delta, Ixia, Panduit, SMC and VMware. The privately held company is headquartered in Irvine, California with a development center in Cambridge, UK. For more information, visit http://www.solarflare.com.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

LEWIS PR for SolarflareAmy Robinson / Katie Eakins 619-677-2700 solarflare@lewispr.com or Solarflare Communications Nicole E. Martin, 415-860-9194 nmartin@solarflare.com

Technology: Fitel, Acer and Beceem Partner to bring the future to Computex

Beceem's WiMAX chipset enables laptop from Acer to showcase leading edge mobile computing and entertainment experience on Fitel's new mobile WiMAX network

Taipei, Taiwan (BUSINESS WIRE) - Beceem, a leading supplier of high-performance Mobile WiMAX solutions, announced today that Fitel, a leading wireless service provider in Taiwan, and Acer, one of the world's leading branded PC vendors, are providing Computex visitors a view of the Mobile Broadband Computing future by showcasing Acer's Aspire multimedia and productivity laptop connected to Fitel's high-speed Mobile WiMAX network using Beceem's high-performance BCS200 Mobile WiMAX chip.

The Acer Aspire offers the ultimate entertainment and productivity applications, and is the first notebook enhanced with an embedded Mobile WiMAX modem that is using Beceem's latest Mobile WiMAX chipset. Beceem's chip is enabling world leading WiMAX performance of more than 30 Mbps application layer throughput in MIMO mode, allowing Computex visitors to experience the power of Mobile WiMAX products and services that will be launched by Fitel in the 4th quarter of 2008.

"Fitel wants to share an extraordinary experience with the Global WiMAX Ecosystem participants. Therefore, during the 2008 WiMAX Expo Taipei, Fitel invites you to see the Fitel WiMAX VIP Bus running at 80Kilometer speed while watching CNN life Video News run smoothly. At the same time, and on the same Notebook, you can perform Video Conference with excellent user experience, showcasing just a few of the many WiMAX capabilities," said Charlie Wu, Chairman & CEO of Fitel.

"The collaboration between Beceem and some of Taiwan's most powerful companies provides a rare glimpse into the coming wave of innovative mobile computing and entertainment products and services that are at the forefront of the M-Taiwan initiative," said Babu Mandava, Beceem's CEO.

"Beceem is excited to be the leading partner for Taiwanese companies that are embracing Mobile WiMAX as a key building block of next generation mobile computing and entertainment devices."

About Fitel

Fitel obtained a WiMAX broadband access service license and will provide a variety of quality services/applications through the WiMAX network in Taiwan's Northern Region. http://www.fitel.net.tw/

About Beceem

Beceem Communications Inc. is the leading provider of semiconductor solutions for the mobile broadband market. http:/www.beceem.com

Beceem Communications Lars Johnsson, +1-408-387-5007 ljohnsson@beceem.com

Technology: Classic Menu for Office 2007 features performance gains

Classic Menu for Office 2007 features significant performance gains in version 3.93

Hainan (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Addintools announced today the release of Classic Menu for Office 2007 version 3.93, the newest update for its award-winning flagship product, delivering both bugless performance and stability. In version 3.93, there is no typing slowdown, which sometimes occurred when multiple documents were in use. Moreover, the stability of the program has been improved especially in those occasions when numerous applications are running at the same time.

With the release of MS Office 2007, there has been a flow of complaints from those who did not like the new Ribbon, and wanted the previous navigation menus back. On the other hand, those who did like the new interface proclaimed it a good idea to have both versions at hand. Addintools provides both sides with an ultimate solution: Classic Menu for Office 2007.

Once installed, the program adds the familiar menus of Office 2003 to Office 2007, and makes it extremely easy to adapt the interface to your own preferences: you can position the Office 2003 interface along with the new one or completely hide the latter, assign familiar commands to be at hand or have all the menus under a single "All" pull-down list.

The application is extremely easy to deploy within an organization or enterprise essentially increasing labor productivity as it becomes unnecessary for staff to waste working hours getting accustomed to the new Office 2007 environment.

All these features along with its compact size (about 3Mb) have made Classic Menu for Office 2007 irreplaceable for 45,000 users worldwide and for various institutions such as universities, colleges, international enterprises and government departments.

About Addintools For nearly five years Addintools' goal has been bringing convenience and comfort to routine work with Office applications. The company's major products are Classic Menu for Office 2007, Classic Menu for Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Outlook 2007. To learn more about Addintools, visit http://www.addintools.com .

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Technology: Azingo to demonstrate advanced mobile Linux solution

Azingo to demonstrate advanced mobile Linux solution on TI's OMAP(TM) platform at Computex
Azingo's mobile Linux software platform, based on TI's OMAP platform, delivers power and performance on mobile phones and internet devices

Taipei, Taiwan (BUSINESS WIRE) - Mobile Linux company Azingo, today announced that it will demonstrate its Azingo Mobile Linux platform on the Texas Instruments, Incorporated OMAP platform in the TI briefing suite at Computex, June 2nd - 5th in Taipei, Taiwan.

The two companies are collaborating to provide mobile phone and internet device manufacturers with a cost-effective Linux platform based on LiMo Foundation software to deliver rich, personalized and performance-optimized user experiences. Today, that platform - featuring touch screen Internet browsing, web widget applications, audio, video and personalized user applications - will be demonstrated on a device featuring a TI OMAP3430 application processor.

TI's OMAP platform provides a unique multi-engine architecture ensuring high performance, non-interrupted delivery of industry-leading voice, data and audio, multimedia applications with very low power consumption. Azingo adds a complete mobile Linux platform that includes a highly configurable user interface and web 2.0-enabled mobile applications suite, an SDK for applications developers, and mobile Linux engineering services for high-speed porting and customization capability.

"We're very pleased to deliver a LiMo-based mobile Linux solution for OMAP technology customers following so quickly on the heels of TI's membership in the LiMo Foundation," said Mahesh Veerina, Azingo CEO.

"Through this collaboration, the cost advantages and faster time-to-market opportunities of Azingo Mobile are now available for one of the highest volume, most widely used processors in the market."

"Azingo Mobile shares TI's commitment to high quality user experiences from both an application and performance perspective," said Markus Tremmel, TI's worldwide wireless ecosystem manager. "Because Azingo Mobile is specifically optimized for the OMAP platform, manufacturers can immediately enjoy the benefit of easy integration of the latest applications, while customers enjoy exceptional multimedia performance."

About the Texas Instruments Developer Network

Azingo is a member of the TI Developer Network, a community of respected, well-established companies offering products and services based on TI analog and digital technology. The Network provides a broad range of end-equipment solutions, embedded software, engineering services and development tools that help customers accelerate innovation to make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. For more information, please visit www.ti.com/omap.

About Azingo

Azingo is a leading provider of open mobile phone software that delivers Internet-enabled, rich user experiencesto entertain, inform and enrich the lives of mobile users worldwide. Azingo uniquely offers a one-stop solution for designing and commercializing new mobile phone products based on Linux, selling its Azingo Mobile platform together with comprehensive engineering services that significantly reduce development costs and shorten delivery schedules for chipset manufacturers, handset manufacturers, integrators and operators. Azingo is privately-held with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. Visit www.azingo.com.

Azingo and the Azingo logo are trademarks of Azingo, Inc. OMAP is a trademark of Texas Instruments. Other marks used herein are the property of the respective owners.

Crowley Communications Pam Crowley, 408-529-9655
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Business: DHL Express Asia-Pacific goes live with Quintiq planning solution

'S-Hertogenbosch (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Singapore is first country in phased regional rollout of Comprehensive quintiq parcel and express planning solution

By completing the installation of its Parcel and Express Planning Solution at DHL Express Singapore, Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today reached the first milestone in a major project that will help strengthen DHL's Express pick-up and delivery services across Asia Pacific.

Quintiq APS will ultimately provide all DHL Express operations throughout Asia-Pacific with highly flexible, customized advanced planning and scheduling capabilities for their courier dispatching processes, in their overall express parcel services. DHL can thereby further improve its customer service quality and also reduce its carbon footprint.

Initially focusing on utilizing the Quintiq solution for parcel pick up, it will integrate delivery functions in the coming months.

Development of the Quintiq solution for DHL Express in Malaysia is now underway, with implementation expected to be completed during Q2, 2008.

India, China, Hong Kong, Australia and other countries in the region are scheduled to go live through the rest of the year and early 2009.

Impressive preliminary results
Already during the implementation phase the Quintiq solution has proved effective at enabling the company to improve dispatch performance.

"The kind of improvement that we have already seen in dispatching efficiency is a direct result of the increased visibility and automation provided by the Quintiq solution," said Oliver Facey, VP Operations Programs Asia Pacific at DHL Express.

"Although the solution has only just gone live, we are very pleased and encouraged by these preliminary results. We expect that these and other efficiencies gained over the short and long term will enable DHL Express to sustain efficient operations, lighten the workload of our planners and improve their productivity."

"Quintiq has shown capable of delivering highly reliable planning support for the Asia Pacific region, with close collaboration with our internal IT and Business groups."

Easy, Speedy Implementation, Despite Complex Environment
The Quintiq solution implementation project at DHL Express Singapore can be considered highly successful on many fronts: the positive preliminary results; the speed of the project, which took just a little over six months; and the relative ease with which the Quintiq solution was integrated with DHL Express Singapore's existing management applications.

Victor Allis, CEO at Quintiq commented: "The complexity of the technical environment at DHL Express Singapore presented Quintiq with a significant challenge. Nevertheless, because it is an open and highly flexible solution, we were able to easily integrate Quintiq with all necessary existing systems, configure the solution to support the great number of data feeds in and out, and work with the long-distance data communication lines that links DHL Express Singapore with its far-flung market."

The Singapore and wider Asia-Pacific project echoes a similar, ongoing implementation of the Quintiq solution for DHL Express in Europe and is part of a global contract that allows DHL to use Quintiq's advanced planning and scheduling solutions across the globe.

"This coverage will effectively establish Quintiq as the worldwide standard for advanced planning and scheduling of dispatch services." added Victor Allis, CEO of Quintiq.

About DHL Express

DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Some 300,000 employees, including more than 40,000 employees in the U.S., are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of more than 63 billion euros (more than $93 billion) in 2007.

About Quintiq

Quintiq provides advanced planning, scheduling and supply chain management solutions. The fast-growing Dutch company, established in 1997, offers software for planning and optimizing complex business processes throughout the enterprise. The company's headquarters is located in the Netherlands and it has subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Finland, Malaysia, China, Australia, and the USA.

For more information: http://www.quintiq.com.
SOURCE: Quintiq

Premier Farnell pledges funds for Chinese earthquake survivors

London (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Premier Electronics in China, Part of the Global Premier Farnell Group, Will be Donating a Portion of its Web Sales to Aid in Relief Efforts While Employees Worldwide Raise Additional Funds Which the Company Will Match.

Premier Farnell plc (LSE: PFL), the leading multi-channel, high service distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals globally, has launched a global campaign to raise funds to help survivors of the 12th of May earthquake in China.

Premier Electronics, Premier Farnell's Chinese business unit, with facilities throughout China, including a new office and technical centre in Chengdu, part of the region most badly affected by the recent earthquake, will be donating a portion of its web revenue from its local Mandarin website to help aid relief efforts. The Premier Electronics facility in Chengdu is undamaged and all employees are safe, enabling Premier Electronics to work with the local community to find ways it can contribute and assist in efforts to help rebuild the area.

The Premier team is providing practical assistance, volunteers, raising money and helping to create global awareness for the survivors of the disaster.

They have even made a short video for the Group's Intranet which shares the reality of the situation in China and encourages their colleagues to help with fundraising
activities.

Premier Farnell has committed to match donations received from its global employees for a number of designated charities in the region, including CCTF (China Children and Teenagers' Fund) who are helping with the earthquake relief efforts by rebuilding schools and supporting children, many of whom have lost parents.

"Our thoughts are with the Chinese people as they rebuild after this terrible tragedy, our teams globally want to help in whatever way they can and raising money for those in greatest need is one way to do this," said Harriet Green, CEO of Premier Farnell.

"We are very much relieved that all of our employees are safe and our thoughts are with those who were not so fortunate. I am proud of the response we have had from our global team and we look forward to making a significant donation to match the funds they raise."

About Premier Farnell

Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a leading high service, multi-channel distributor of electronic, maintenance, repair and operation products and specialist services throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. It goes to market with a differentiated value proposition, world-class marketing, a stocked range of 400,000 plus products, and access to 4,000,000 more items from 3,000 top manufacturers. The company has group sales of GBP744.7 million and 4,100 employees globally.

While global in scope, Premier Farnell recognizes the individual needs of each market and has continued to internationalize its model accordingly, trading locally under different brand names. Its primary electronics businesses trade as Farnell in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Newark in the US, Canada and Mexico, and Premier Electronics in China and Hong Kong. In Singapore, Malaysia and Brazil the operation is known as Farnell Newark.

For more information visit the website at http://www.PremierFarnell.com

Premier Farnell Corporate
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