The free online games portal offers gamers hundreds of games across a range of genres – from Sports and Puzzles to Arcade and Driving – and is home to classic hit games including Blast Billiards, Parking Perfection and Death Penalty, to name but a few.

Up until now MouseBreaker – part of the IPC Ignite portfolio of brands which also includes Nuts, Loaded, NME and Uncut – has been a phenomenal web-based success, with ABCe audited figures showing a monthly average of over 4.5 million unique users.*

The new partnership with Cobra Mobile will begin with the development of Blast Billiards for iPhone/Touch, due for launch before Christmas.

IPC Media head of mobile development Miles Ross adds: "Games are at the heart of the revolution that has been the AppStore on the iPhone, therefore Mousebreaker games are at the heart of IPC's mobile applications strategy. The iPhone is a phenomenal games platform and Mousebreaker has some phenomenally popular games, the two will be fantastic combination. We are lucky to be working with a company as experienced and creative as Cobra Mobile."

Cobra Mobile's Mark Ettle adds: "It's been a joy to bring the fun and crazy game-play of Blast Billiards to the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game perfectly suits the device and is going to offer all the wide appeal of the web-based version with all new features and levels coming to the iPhone version to make this a must have iPhone casual game. This includes five all-new arcade levels, five all-new trick shot levels and two game mechanics: Classic and Real Cue."

* ABCe audited average monthly unique users, January to June 2009

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Secaucus, NJ Popular Science Magazine has named two Panasonic products, the TC-P54Z1 Ultra-thin VIERA Plasma and the LUMIX GF1 digital camera, the magazine's 2009 'The Best of What's New' winners in the Home Entertainment and Gadgets categories, respectfully. Both Panasonic products will be featured in the December 2009 issue of Popular Science Magazine.

'For 22 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us − those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our views of what's possible in the future.' said Mark Jannot, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. 'The Best of What's New Award is the magazine's top honor, and the 100 winners − chosen from among thousands of entrants − represent the highest level of achievement in their fields.'

The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 VIERA Plasma uses innovative wireless technology and features an ultra-thin 1' profile, making this HDTV Plasma a truly unique High Definition display. The wireless technology allows for flexible installations and the thin profile makes it easy to fit in any setting. The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 Plasma uses millimeter wave wireless technology established by the Wireless HD Consortium and has a maximum transmission rate of approximately 4Gbs, which enables full-HD uncompressed video and audio signals to be transmitted up to 30 feet from the TV.

Furthermore, the remote is RF, so the external box that houses all the electronics and connections can be placed out of sight. The TC-P54Z1 also features Panasonic's proprietary VIERA CAST™ technology that provides targeted internet content, including Amazon VOD and You Tube™. The TC-P54Z1 also includes 600Hz Sub-field drive that produces full 1080 lines of motion resolution - in prior years, Plasmas produced approximately 900 lines of motion resolution. The TC-P54Z1 is also one of a select few high definition displays to achieve THX® certification, an audio and video standard set by THX Ltd., a company founded by George Lucas to recreate the audio and video ambiance that filmmakers intended.

The Panasonic LUMIX GF1 is the world's smallest and lightest system digital camera with built-in flash* and packs powerful DSLR-like features and High Definition video capabilities into a sleek and easy-to-use compact body. The LUMIX GF1 builds on Panasonic's success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The Micro Four Thirds system boldly removes the very same mirror box that traditionally defined a 'Single Lens Reflex' camera, thus resulting in a much smaller camera body and lenses; while not compromising photo quality or performance. The LUMIX GF1 is Panasonic's most compact LUMIX G Series digital camera and offers features appropriate for both new and more advanced photographers.

For instance, the LUMIX DMC-GF1 includes the new My Color mode, which includes seven preset effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette and Custom – all of which let users manually set the color, brightness and saturation levels. With the Live View function, users can see how these settings will affect the photo before they shoot, making it easier to capture the exact mood or atmosphere desired. For even more elaborate effects, users can choose from a total of nine Film modes, and set the contrast, sharpness and saturation levels for each. A custom function lets users store their favorite settings in memory. Furthermore, the exposure meter can be displayed in other shooting modes and the correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, with a color-coded warning that alerts users when the settings are not in the proper range.

'Panasonic has a longstanding history of being an innovative company that provides cutting-edge products and because of that, has been a consistent industry leader, so the Popular Science 'Best of What's New Honor' provides great validation that we are indeed leaders in two important categories for our company: High Definition Plasmas and digital cameras,' said Robert Perry, Executive Vice President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. 'We are honored by the recognition and will continue to manufacture products that are not only innovative, but also benefit the consumer who will be using them.'

For more information on the TC-P54Z1 and the LUMIX GF1 visit www.panasonic.com.

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The benefit of a Bluetooth headset is its hands-free characteristic which complies with state and national laws and regulations centered on cell phone use while driving. According to Jonathan Takiff from the Philadelphia Daily News, '14 states in America, with Philadelphia next in line, have made it a crime to 'hold a mobile phone to [the] ear while driving.'

As a report from ConsumerReports(dot)com suggests, when a Bluetooth headset is 'paired with a cell phone that's Bluetooth compatible, as virtually all new models are, the headset allows [one] to make or receive calls without touching [his] phone.' What this means is that the hands-free, wireless Bluetooth headset provides more freedom to talk while driving without being distracted as well as multitasking when at home or work.

Bluetooth headsets are engineered to provide individuals with the maximum comfort that makes wearing the devices unnoticeable. In the same ConsumerReports(dot)com finding, 'using a Bluetooth headset is much more convenient than being tethered to a wired headset or fumbling for the phone when it rings.' The headset is securely fit over the ear or into the ear canal, making the user ready to receive and end calls.

Almost all Bluetooth headsets are designed with a cushioned or rubber-covered ear piece that allows the device to sit in the ear canal. An ear hook or loop, which is usually a detachable one, provides more comfort and security and is adjustable. Bluetooth headsets are so lightweight and compact in size that they are barely felt when worn.

Cell phones are widely used across the globe and are designed to appeal and accommodate to anyone. As a result, Bluetooth headset manufacturers have turned a simple concept into a stylish device that conforms to any culture, race, or personality. Bluetooth headsets range from sporty to professional designs and are created to fit any lifestyle. Additionally, Bluetooth headsets are affordable for the average consumer due to the simplicity of the technology and function of the device.

Bluetooth technology has actually been around since 1999, but the headsets have become essential accessories for cell phone users in the past few years. According to a report from IntoMobile(dot)com, in 2008 alone, 43% of the Bluetooth headset owners in the United States used their device on a daily basis. While this does not account for the actual percentage of headset owners, the number of daily users is at a national high. When speaking to a Bluetooth headset user, the key benefits of the device sum up to comfort, versatility and freedom to multitask. TopBluetoothHeadset.com is dedicated to providing various Bluetooth headsets.

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FOSTER CITY, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. ('SCEA') today announced an integration with Facebook to deliver the first phase of a variety of new features to further connect and enhance the online social experiences of PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system owners. Starting on November 18, as part of the system software update, version 3.10, users can easily showcase their game accomplishments to friends and family, and post information about the PS3 games they purchase from PlayStation®Network to Facebook. With the new Facebook integration, PS3 system owners now have access to a truly social and seamless user experience.

With Firmware 3.10, PS3 system owners can now not only brag to friends about their domination as a gamer, but also back it up by sharing unlocked trophies with their friends on Facebook every time they sync their Trophies. Additionally, the system update enables PS3 system owners to share information on games they just purchased with a click of a button. The new system update also enables game developers to set up trigger points in their games that provide PS3 system users the option to quickly and easily publish game related information from their favorite titles to Facebook.

'Launching Facebook for the PlayStation community is a natural fit for our goal of delivering unparalleled connected experiences - from connecting our community to each other to connecting our customers to great entertainment downloaded from the PlayStation Store," said Susan Panico, senior director, PlayStation Network, SCEA. "As we pass the third anniversary of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network, we're excited to deepen the social experiences of PlayStation Network and kick-off the first phase of our integration with Facebook."

'We're excited to connect Facebook's 300 million active users with the PS3 system, enabling players to connect and share their game experiences with friends,' said Ethan Beard, director, Facebook Developer Network.

Key Facebook Features:
Showcase Trophies: Instantly share trophies you earn in PS3 games in your Facebook stream. Simply sync your PS3 system and easily show off your accomplishments to friends and family.

PlayStation Store Purchase Log Publishing: Let friends and family on Facebook instantly know which PlayStation 3 games you've purchased. The PlayStation Store, available to PS3 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system owners through PlayStation Network, features over 200 downloadable games, many of which are exclusive to PS3 or PSP system owners, in addition to over 4,000 pieces of add-on game content.

Game Event: With a few quick clicks of the controller sharing select game events, progress and statistics is now easier than ever with the Facebook integration.

* Additional New Firmware 3.10 Features (not related to Facebook):
• Photos: Photos will now be displayed in a grid format for simplified access and viewing.
* • Friends List: The PlayStation Network Friends List has an enhanced design that enables users to customize the background color of their PlayStation Network Profile.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

'PlayStation,' 'PSP,' and 'PS one' are registered trademarks and 'PS3' and 'XMB' are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Visit us on the Web at www.us.playstation.com
Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. Magellan, one of the leading GPS brands, today announced its Magellan RoadMate® turn-by-turn navigation app is now available from the App Store. Magellan also announced the introduction of a new innovative vehicle mounting cradle for the iPhone and iPod touch devices that will be available in December. The Premium Car Kit offers charging capabilities and provides an elegant car mounting and charging solution for the iPhone device. The cradle adds a GPS receiver for improved navigation accuracy, an amplified speaker for crystal clear directions and enhanced phone call clarity, and Bluetooth® to enable hands-free calling.

"The Magellan RoadMate App provides users instant access to Magellan's innovative, easy-to-use OneTouch(TM) interface, including: vehicle and pedestrian routing, in-app music control, native address book integration and turn-by-turn guidance including Text-to-Speech, all in one integrated and unique navigation experience," said Peggy Fong, chief operating officer for Magellan.

Magellan RoadMate App features Magellan's exclusive OneTouch user menu, allowing users to store addresses and personalized searches on one convenient page and easily access them with a single tap. Additionally, the app gives drivers the freedom to choose from a list of route options such as fastest time, shortest distance, most use of highways, or least use of highways to customize the navigation experience.

Other features of the Magellan RoadMate App include:

* Preloaded: App and maps are stored on the iPhone or iPod touch devices, allowing navigation to continue even when no cellular coverage is available.

* Turn-By-Turn Guidance: Announces maneuvers prior to the turn, enabling users to keep their eyes on the road.

* Text-to-Speech: Hear spoken street names with every voice direction to have a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.

* Millions of Points of Interest (POIs): Users have access to 6 million POIs at the touch of their fingertips, including gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, emergency services, shopping and other destinations.

* Oversized Keyboard with QuickSpell®: Our highly acclaimed QuickSpell with SmartCity search lets you enter addresses in a few touches by narrowing your location search.

* 3D landmarks: Realistic 3D renderings of key landmarks show the way with stunning visual cues.

* Highway Lane Assistance: See realistic views of highway signs with clearly displayed lane arrows to help navigate complicated interchanges by positioning the driver in the proper lane for upcoming maneuvers.

* Pedestrian Mode: Allows users to easily navigate locations on foot.

* Find Your Car: Automatically stores your parking location so you can easily find your way back to your car.

* In-App Music Control: Users can control their music directly from the application so they never have to leave the app to access their music.

* Native Address/Contact Book: With the touch of a button, users can simply navigate to destinations from stored addresses in the device's address book.

* NAVTEQ On-Board: Map data provided by NAVTEQ, the world leader in digital mapping data and content.

The Magellan RoadMate App (U.S. & Canada maps) is available for an introductory price of $79.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch devices or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. The MSRP for the car kit will be $129.99.

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ORANGEBURG, NY — Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G broadband network, has opened its newest 'evolution' Communications Store in Queens.

The new store, located at 161-19 Jamaica Avenue, is one of a dozen Verizon Wireless stores in Queens and incorporates a new interactive retail design inviting consumers to experience wireless voice, data, music and video services in a sleek, full-service environment. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store phone number is 718-262-0337. Features of the new store include:

* Over 3,700 square-feet of retail, technical support and customer service space.
* Interactive product and service demos available throughout the store.
* Integrated systems and operational enhancements designed to streamline the sales process and increase customer satisfaction.
* A check-in kiosk inviting customers to sign in on arrival and stay informed via monitors that track their place in the queue for service
* Roomy and easy to locate technical assistance and customer support area.

Staffed by knowledgeable wireless professionals, the new store offers consumers a broad range of services and equipment including popular devices like the new DROID by Motorola, the world's first smartphone powered by Android™ 2.0, and service features like Verizon Wireless Friends & Family® which lets customers on eligible calling plans enjoy unlimited calling to up to 10 numbers on any network, anytime, anywhere in America without using plan minutes.

In addition, Friends & Family for Business and Verizon Wireless business solutions, like unlimited e-mail and Web browsing plans, now are more convenient for local business people.

Store Manager Yolanda Peters is also encouraging area residents to join the company in its efforts to help survivors of domestic violence by bringing no-longer-used wireless phones to the store for donation to the company's HopeLine® phone recycling program. HopeLine collects used cell phones to be recycled or sold and donates the proceeds in the form of cash grants and pre-paid wireless phones to advocacy groups for use by survivors.

Verizon Wireless was the first wireless carrier in the nation to collect and recycle old cell phones, and has done so on behalf of survivors of domestic violence since January 1999 – first in New York and then across the U.S. This fall the company introduced UHopeLine at Queens College and seven other City University of New York campuses in the five boroughs, expanding its recycling efforts to college campuses.

The new Jamaica Avenue Communications Store is one of more than 160 Verizon Wireless retail locations in metro New York and New Jersey. For a complete list of all Verizon Wireless stores, visit www.verizonwireless.com or call1-800-2 JOIN IN. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VzW_NYMetro.

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'HP commends Congressman Jim McDermott for introducing the Conflict Minerals Trade Act, which underscores the need to prevent the purchase of minerals from mines known to fund the ongoing armed conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

'As a long-recognized industry leader in social and environmental responsibility, HP expects HP suppliers to conduct their worldwide operations in a manner that does not result in labor or human rights violations such as the direct financing of armed conflict.

'HP supports the primary goal of the Conflict Minerals Trade Act: the development of an effective, workable, cross-industry solution to meet the unique challenges posed by conflict minerals in the DRC.

'In addition to general support of the Conflict Minerals Trade Act, we will continue our long history of driving supply chain transparency and accountability, and sharing our best practices in order to assist industry and other stakeholders as this legislation proceeds. We look forward to continued collaboration with Congressman McDermott, other industries and impacted stakeholders.'

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

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What: Live webcast of Google's update on Google Chrome OS, held at its Mountain View, Calif. headquarters.

When: Thursday, November 19th, 10:00am – 11:00pm PST

Where: http://investor.shareholder.com/googpr/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=75092

Why: Google to offer an update on Google Chrome OS and provide at the work that has been done thus far, an overview of the technology, and launch plans for next year. Speakers will include Sundar Pichai, Vice President of Product Management and Matthew Papakipos, Engineering Director for Google Chrome OS.

About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.

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WILMINGTON, MA — To make the holidays a little brighter for children whose families are being helped by domestic violence agencies, Verizon Wireless is conducting its 'Kids In Need' Holiday Drive for the ninth consecutive year at its Communications Stores throughout New England.

From November 16th through December 15th, stores across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont will each 'adopt' a local domestic violence agency and will serve as collection points for new, unwrapped toys, games, and books for children ranging in age from infants to teens. In addition, Boston's historic Quincy Market in Faneuil Hall will serve as a central collection point for Eastern Massachusetts starting November 9th. Verizon Wireless has organized this outreach as a part of the company's continued support of survivors of domestic violence and their families via its HopeLine® program.

'One in three women reports being abused at some point in her lifetime, but it's not just these women who are victims of domestic violence,' said Ken Dixon, president of the New England Region for Verizon Wireless. 'Children all across New England are affected, and while domestic violence agencies work overtime to ensure their safety and help them to start over, oftentimes these families are left with just the bare essentials. The Kids in Need drive helps to provide a brighter holiday season for the youngest victims of domestic violence, through providing the toys, books and games that many children throughout New England are able to take for granted.'

Media partners for the drive are Clear Channel radio stations WERZ, WHEB, WSKX, WQSO, WGIN and WMYF in New Hampshire and 920 WHJJ-AM and B101 (WWBB-FM) in Rhode Island, as well as WDEV in Vermont.

The Kids In Need Holiday Drive is one component of the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program, created to put wireless products and services to work to prevent domestic violence and raise awareness of the issue. Today, the multi-faceted program includes a wireless phone recycling program (accepting no-longer-used wireless phones - any make or model, from any wireless carrier), financial support for regional and national non-profit domestic violence organizations, community and corporate awareness programs, and partnerships with agencies, professional sports teams, law enforcement, educational institutions and corporations nationwide. No-longer-used phones can be donated to HopeLine at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores year-round.

Since 2001, when phone recycling and reuse became key elements of HopeLine, wireless customers have donated nearly 6.5 million old phones to the program. As a result, Verizon Wireless has distributed approximately $7 million in cash grants and more than 80,000 phones, with more than 228 million minutes of free wireless service, to domestic violence prevention agencies and organizations throughout the country for use by victims of domestic violence. Through HopeLine's recycling efforts, more than 1 million no-longer-used wireless phones have been disposed of properly; more than 170,000 pounds of batteries have been recycled; and more than 200 tons of electronics waste and batteries have been kept out of landfills.

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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of advanced digital imaging and software solutions, today unveiled its new digital scanning solution for workgroup document imaging and general office applications – the new imageFORMULA DR-2020U – the latest model in the Company's award-winning DR-Scanner line.

The DR-2020U incorporates the reliable paper handling and high-quality imaging capabilities inherent in Canon's DR-Scanner line to provide robust functionality at an affordable price. Ideal for distributed scanning and general office workloads, the DR-2020U offers versatile three-way scanning – a 50-page Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for batch scanning, a flatbed to accommodate unconventional-sized documents, and a dedicated business card feeder tray to handle batch business card scanning. The DR-2020U is capable of one-pass duplex scanning at up to 20 pages / 40 images per minute (ppm/imp) in black-and-white and up to 20 ppm/imp in color*. Combined with its user-friendly design and extensive bundled software, the DR-2020U is indispensable to nearly any office environment.

"Canon has a long-standing commitment to answering the digital imaging needs of all segments of the market. With the introduction of the DR-2020U, we are expanding upon our already robust array of digital imaging technologies," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "With its user-friendly design, outstanding workflow and increased imaging flexibility, the DR-2020U is a cost-effective addition to help boost office efficiency and productivity."

The DR-2020U features an intuitively designed, copier-like control panel allowing users to quickly navigate through job functions resulting in increased workflow efficiency. Users can easily begin scanning operations through three pre-defined Scan-To-Job buttons for Copy, File and E-mail functions, as well as five programmable Scan-To-Job buttons for assigning up to 50 different imaging tasks. The Scan-To-Job buttons enable multiple users within a workgroup to access frequently performed tasks at the touch of a button, providing for simpler use and greater office efficiency.

Further enhancing user productivity, the DR-2020U includes ISIS/TWAIN drivers, industry standard interfaces which seamlessly link applications and scanners for easy hardware integration with third-party Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software. The new scanner is also bundled with the latest document imaging software packages – including Canon CapturePerfect and CaptureOnTouch, Adobe Acrobat Standard, NewSoft Presto! BizCard, and Nuance PaperPort Standard and OmniPage SE – to deliver a complete end-to-end solution.

Recognizing the need to capture original documents with precision, the Canon DR-2020U features a 1200 dots-per-inch (dpi) optical resolution, and includes a multitude of advanced image processing capabilities such as Advanced Text Enhancement, Color Dropout, Deskew and Border Removal to help optimize electronic document creation.

In addition, the DR-2020U employs efficiency-boosting features such as Double Feed Detection, Auto Page Size Detection, and Skip Blank Page to reduce tedious preparation and presorting of documents prior to scanning, helping to streamline workflows.

To ease integration with customer infrastructures, the DR-2020U universal workgroup scanner has been tested and is compatible with solutions from the following software vendors**:
# Accusoft Pegasus
# Computhink, Inc.
# Datacap, Inc.
# Digitech Systems, Inc.
# DocuLex, Inc.
# Therefore Corporation

The new imageFORMULA DR-2020U universal scanner, which meets ENERGY STAR Program guidelines for energy efficiency and complies with the RoHS and WEEE directives for reduction of hazardous substances and waste products, is available immediately through all authorized Canon resellers for a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $695.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all products. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

* Examples based on typical settings, rated in pages/images per minute with letter-sized documents at 200dpi, portrait-feeding direction via ADF. Actual processing speeds may vary based on PC performance and application.

** Please check www.usa.canon.com regularly for updates on software vendors who have tested the imageFORMULA DR-2020U universal workgroup scanner.

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Lebanon, NH, Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, today revealed results of tests that show Tele Atlas maps of the United States, Canada and Mexico rate highest in terms of quality and reliability, and in certain markets are up to 10% more accurate than competing maps. Tele Atlas quality testing uses a process certified by the TÜV SÜD, a leading global testing and inspection organization with 14,000 experts providing consulting, testing, certification and training services at more than 600 locations in Europe, North America and Asia.

Road tests were conducted in the last year in randomly selected markets, covering 50 routes and 300 miles in each market and using the latest commercially available GPS devices from two leading brands. Tests based on the processes certified by the TÜV SÜD focused on the three questions that determine map accuracy:

• Destination availability; can users find any address or point of interest (POI) they want in the system?

• Routing calculation and guidance; are users routed to their destination without problems?

• Destination accuracy; do users arrive at the door of the exact address or POI selected?

The results are that Tele Atlas maps are rated highest because they have the most addresses and POIs and the most accurate routes, helping drivers save time and money. In the United States, Tele Atlas maps won in two-thirds of tested markets. In Canada and Mexico, Tele Atlas maps were more accurate in every tested market.

'Whether you are driving your daily commute, running a local search on your mobile device or routing an emergency vehicle to a critical site, map quality remains fundamental to ensuring these applications perform reliably,' said Thomas Gilligan, Senior Director of Quality, Tele Atlas. 'We began working with the TÜV SÜD last year to ensure our testing processes meet the high expectations of our industry customers and their end users. We are pleased that our results for North America continue to reinforce the excellent benchmarks Tele Atlas established in past map accuracy tests.'

TÜV SÜD's audit of the Tele Atlas test methodology included an evaluation of the company's processes for gathering, sampling and validating data. Tele Atlas' tests are designed to adhere to the certified processes and to assess overall performance of a map database from the user's perspective. The same test methods have been incorporated by many of the world's leading car manufacturers.

'TÜV SÜD audited and certified Tele Atlas' procedures for testing its map database to ensure that the quality processes implemented meet consumers' expectations for high quality and reliability. We remain impressed with the company's dedication to quality assurance,' said Martin Grzebellus, Managing Director, NavCert, part of the TÜV SÜD group.

Tele Atlas maps in North America delivers navigable cover for more than 7.4 million miles and include more than 12.1 million points of interest (POIs). To update its maps, Tele Atlas captures and verifies changes from thousands of global sources, ranging from government documents and public safety officials to construction companies and truck drivers, as well as satellite and aerial imagery. The company is also the first to use contributions from tens of millions of individual drivers. This community input is backed by stringent review and validation processes and further enables Tele Atlas to create fresh maps and deliver a better experience for end users of its maps.

About Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic content that power many of the world's most essential navigation and location-based services (LBS). Through a combination of its own products and partnerships, Tele Atlas offers map coverage of more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company was founded in 1984 and has offices in 27 countries around the world. Today, Tele Atlas maps are developed with the insight of a community of millions of GPS system users worldwide, who are adding to the company's unmatched network of sources to track and validate changes in real time, and deliver the best digital maps and dynamic content. For more information, visit www.teleatlas.com or http://investors.tomtom.com/index.cfm. Tele Atlas is a subsidiary of TomTom N.V. (AEX: TOM2).

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Paris, France and Armonk, NY - Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that they have teamed up with Panasonic's Home Appliances Company and its Kitchen Appliance Business Unit (BU) to support the development of more convenient and safer home appliances and accelerate the introduction of induced heating (IH) appliances, such as flat cooktops, into the Japanese market.

IH appliances are produced and developed by Panasonic's Kitchen Appliance BU and they are gaining popularity as an alternative to gas-heated appliances. These appliances generate heat through a process known as Joule heating or the transfer of heat to the bottom of a cooking pan through an electromagnetic field. Heating efficiency levels are over 90% since heat is transmitted directly to the cooking area safely without any air pollution as this method avoids cooking food using direct fire.

With its industry's first all-metal heating and light-sensor technologies, Panasonic's IH appliance leads the industry in heat induction technology allowing consumers to quickly measure cooking temperatures so they can accurately control the amount of heat generated for cooking.

As demand increases for products that perform intelligent functions, companies face the challenge of managing complex design environments to interconnect the software, mechanical and electrical components required to manufacture more sophisticated products. IBM and Dassault Systèmes are helping Panasonic's Kitchen Appliance BU use CATIA software, a 3D virtual design platform, for the digital development of product design plans used in the manufacturing of more energy-efficient, electrical appliances with features that will help consumers lead smarter lives.

Panasonic's Kitchen Appliance BU uses PLM software solution CATIA to help shorten the product development period and improve design quality as follows:

* All design processes, from initial digital designs to physical mold designs, were done as part of one integral process to shorten the product development cycle.
* Key IH appliance parts, such as resin and plate parts, were designed in a 3D format allowing fast and direct collaboration with multiple factory mold makers. The process of mold drawing and production was shortened by 40%.
* Metal parts, critical to the operation of IH appliances, were designed and tested quickly, saving up to two days of testing time by using module of CATIA Sheet Metal Design.
* With CATIA Analysis features, product designers performed repeated analysis of large and complex assembly parts quickly, which allowed the Kitchen Appliance BU team to focus on delivering a high quality product early in the design process.

Industry analysts point to demand for future products such as zoneless induction stoves that can be powered with intelligent sensors that determine the presence of pots anywhere on the stove and automatically ignite energy under the cooking pot and nowhere else. Panasonic's Kitchen Appliance BU will continue using Dassault Systèmes PLM solution for the design and development of new eco-friendly products that help reduce of carbon monoxide (CO2) emissions.

"Compared to other software design products, CATIA has a rich set of design functions needed for products requiring sophisticated surface and shape designs such as our electric cooking heaters," said Mr. Yasushi Morimoto, team leader, Kitchen Appliance BU, Home Appliances Company, Panasonic Corporation. "Seamless integration between CAD, CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) drove our decision to choose Dassault Systèmes 3D platform. Our goal is to expand into new product development areas by enhancing collaboration among internal units, realizing global collaborative design, and improving perfection of design through expanding utilization of CAE," added Mr. Morimoto.

"Japanese companies have long mastered the art of achieving excellence in product design and manufacturing and with Dassault Systèmes CATIA 3D software, Panasonic's home appliance division can now deliver a smarter and greener product," said Albert Bunshaft, vice president, IBM Product Lifecycle Management.

For more information about IBM please visit www.ibm.com and www.ibm.com/solutions/plm.

For Dassault Systèmes please visit http://www.3ds.com.

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 115,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes' shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) and Dassault Systèmes' ADRs may be traded on the US Over-The-Counter (OTC) market (DASTY). For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

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The star of the show was Fujifilm's FinePix REAL 3D W1, the world's first 3D digital camera. Not only did the 3D W1 pick up Innovation of the Year, but it was also Highly Commended in the Camera of the Year category. Commenting on the award Stuff said: "The W1 ticks all the 'proper gadget' boxes, capturing photos and videos in stereoscopic 3D by combining images from two separate lenses and 10MP image sensors." Launched earlier this month, Fujifilm's unique and pioneering 3D W1 has received some high-profile press coverage - Stephen Fry tweeted about it on Twitter and Queen's Brian May is among its many fans - and the fact that it has been recognised by one of the UK's leading gadget and technology magazines is a testament to Fujifilm's groundbreaking developments in 3D photography.

The FinePix F200EXR, Fujifilm's first camera to feature EXR sensor technology, was crowned Camera of the Year 2009, beating off stiff competition against competitors' models such as the Canon G10 and Sony's TG7. Stuff bestowed Camera of the Year to the FinePix F200EXR because it "got on with the job of taking excellent photos without fuss". This prize is yet another great result for Fujifilm's FinePix F200EXR, which has already won some of the industry's most sought-after awards.

Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Digital Imaging, said: "To receive two Stuff awards is fantastic news. It reflects Fujifilm's commitment in bringing new and exciting products to the digital camera market, and with such an intense interest in 3D products, such as gaming, TV and film, Fujifilm are proud to be leading the way in 3D digital photography."

About Fujifilm
Fujifilm is a global leader in imaging technology, products and services including digital cameras, photofinishing, digital storage and recording media, consumer and professional film, motion picture film, professional video, printing systems, medical imaging, office technology, flat panel displays and graphic arts. The company employs more than 73,000 people worldwide, with 178 subsidiaries stretching across four continents.
Uniquely placed to be a market leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm develops and manufactures its own sensors, lenses and processing technology. In addition to its production plants and R&D operations in Japan, the company has key manufacturing facilities in Europe and the USA for core products such as colour film, colour paper, single use cameras and CTP printing plates, and has further factories in Brazil and China. It has a global turnover in excess of £13 billion.
In the UK, Fujifilm has been supplying the imaging, printing and graphics industries, as well as consumers, professional and enthusiast photographers, with high quality, innovative products and services for over 25 years. Fujifilm UK currently employs more than 450 people and has become one of the country's most popular photographic and imaging brands.

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Alexandria, Louisiana, AT&T* today announced the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Alexandria and Pineville, opening the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content for customers in the area. The 3G launch encompasses 30 cell sites in Cenla.

The network extension is part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive innovation and investment to deliver the benefits of smartphones and mobile broadband for customers. More smartphone customers have chosen AT&T over any other U.S. competitor, and AT&T is committed to driving continual enhancement of network capabilities to meet these customers' ever-growing mobile broadband needs.

"Having access to the latest technology is important in today's economy and I'm thrilled to see AT&T is bringing its 3G network to Alexandria and Pineville," said Senator Joe McPherson. "I applaud their commitment to consumers in our area and their continued investment in Louisiana."

"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing, whether it's for sharing video and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a phone, netbook or other mobile devices on the go," said William A. Oliver, President, AT&T Louisiana. "With this expansion, our customers can continue to ride the leading edge of mobile broadband with emerging devices and thousands of mobile applications."

AT&T matches its network investment with unsurpassed choice in the range of devices, services and applications compatible with its 3G network – the nation's fastest, according to independent testing. AT&T offers a wide variety of devices from more than a dozen manufacturers, including handsets that are compatible with six different operating systems and five different e-mail applications. Our Media Mall 2.0 offers more than 90,000 content options, and customers can download additional applications over the Internet. Additionally, AT&T supports a community of more than 20,000 application developers via its devCentral portal.

Recently, AT&T announced plans to further upgrade its 3G network nationwide with HSPA 7.2 technology to deliver considerably faster mobile broadband speeds. The upgrades are planned to begin in the fourth quarter, with completion expected in 2011. Supporting this initiative is AT&T's ongoing deployment of additional backhaul capacity to cell sites, which will support today's unprecedented growth in mobile data traffic as well as the future demands of next-generation networks.

AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T's 3G network is available in more than 350 major metropolitan areas. AT&T also offers 3G data roaming in more than 100 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 215 countries.

For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Alexandria or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

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

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

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Dallas, Texas, AT&T*, the choice for twice as many smartphone customers than any other carrier and the first U.S. carrier to offer BlackBerry® service, announced today it will introduce the best value in its BlackBerry smartphone portfolio with the addition of the BlackBerry®Curve™ 8520 from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX:RIM).

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a stylish, easy-to-use, compact smartphone offering the best value for consumer and business customers looking for BlackBerry service. The smartphone features a full QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive trackpad for easy typing and navigation, built-in Wi-Fi® and an advanced media player, plus dedicated media keys, smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, for a convenient way to control music and videos. The handset also provides global connectivity via phone, email, text, IM, picture messaging and social networking, with Facebook®and My Space applications preloaded.

The sleek, new device houses a high-resolution 320x240 display a 512 MHz processor, 256 MB of Flash memory, and a 2 megapixel camera equipped with video recording.

'AT&T was the first choice for BlackBerry in the U.S. and we continue to expand our offering of BlackBerry products to suit the different needs of business and personal users,' said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. 'The BlackBerry Curve 8520 offers the best value by combining the essential features of a BlackBerry smartphone with access to AT&T's network, which includes best coverage worldwide, as well as the nation's largest Wi-Fi network.'

AT&T users of the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 can enjoy access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots — including approximately 7,000 Starbucks locations. As with all other Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry smartphones from AT&T, BlackBerry Curve 8520 users with a qualifying data plan, which includes all consumer BlackBerry unlimited data plans, get seamless and unlimited access to these domestic hotspots at no additional cost. When traveling outside the U.S., BlackBerry Curve 8520 users can enjoy the best coverage worldwide with wireless voice coverage in more than 215 countries and wireless data coverage in more than 185 countries.

Mobile users will enjoy great battery life, simultaneous voice and data capabilities when using Wi-Fi, and the ability to access up to 10 corporate and personal email accounts whether they are corporate or personal accounts. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 also affords users the ability to edit Microsoft® Word, Excel® and PowerPoint® files with DataViz®Documents to Go®suite.

"The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a great choice for first-time smartphone users and offers easy-to-use messaging, social networking and multimedia features with a full-QWERTY keyboard that makes typing fast and comfortable," said Carlo Chiarello, vice president, product management, Research In Motion.

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone will be available in the coming weeks for $99.99 after mail-in rebate. (Pay $199.99 and receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. 2-year agreement on a min. $69.99 plan required.) AT&T smartphones require the purchase of a monthly data plan. Other monthly charges apply. See below.†

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.

† AT&T Wireless imposes: a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge of up to $1.25 to help defray costs incurred in complying with obligations and charges imposed by State and Federal telecom regulations; State and Federal Universal Service charges; and surcharges for government assessments on AT&T. These fees are not taxes or government-required charges.

1 Smartphone customer satisfaction claim based on independent survey data from Nielsen2 Coverage not available in all areas. Other terms and conditions apply.3 Video recording requires microSD memory card, sold separately.4 International roaming: Special credit & tenure restrictions & add'l charges may apply. Calling to & from certain countries may be blocked & change without notice. See wireless.att.com/learn/international/ for updated countries, rates, charges & full terms & conditions. International Dialing: Airtime or roaming charges are in addition to long distance charges. International Roaming: Requires compatible device. Avail, quality of coverage & svcs while roaming are not guaranteed.5 Nation's largest Wi-fi network based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hotspots and an 802.11 b/g enabled device.6 AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2 year contract is $199.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card valid for 120 days wherever major credit cards accepted. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at ATMs or gas pumps. Some restrictions and other charges apply. See terms at store or at att.com/wirelessrebate. You must be customer for 30 consecutive days to receive Promotion Card. Offer expires Dec. 25, 2009. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.Limited-time offer. Other conditions and restrictions apply. See contract and rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live and have a mailing address within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activation fee applies. Equipment price and availability may vary by market and may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $175. Some agents impose additional fees. Unlimited voice services: Unlimited voice services are provided primarily for live dialog between two individuals. No additional discounts are available with unlimited plan. Offnet Usage: If customer's minutes of use (including unlimited services) on other carrier's networks ('offnet usage') during any two consecutive months, or customer's data use during any month, exceeds customer's offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate customer's service, deny customer's continued use of other carriers' coverage, or change customer's plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage. Customer's offnet usage allowance is equal to the lesser of 750 minutes or 40% of the Anytime minutes included with the plan (data offnet usage allowance is the lesser of 24 MB or 20% of the KB included with customer's plan).

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

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With HP Data Protector Notebook Extension, businesses can back up and recover data outside the corporate network, even while working remotely and offline.

According to industry experts, 25 percent of the workforce is currently mobile (1) and, for the first time, shipments of notebooks have overtaken desktops (Q3 2008).(2) In addition, employees are increasingly saving vital company information outside of corporate networks, with more than 4,000 business files stored on the average PC.(3)

Organizations can face dramatic business risks if this critical data is lost through hard-drive failures or accidental file deletions. The cost of data loss can be potentially more than $400,000 annually for an average-size business with 5,000 users.(4)

HP Data Protector Notebook Extension addresses these challenges by expanding backup policies so local data is always protected, even when a user is working offline. Data is instantly captured and backed up automatically each time a user changes, creates or receives a file. Data is then stored temporarily in a local repository pending transfer to the network data vault for full backup and restore capabilities.

Businesses can reduce technology costs and increase employee productivity with the solution's continuous file protection, which provides nonstop, transparent and automated protection for information created locally. With single-click recovery, users can recover their own files without initiating help desks calls, thereby minimizing the burden on IT resources.

Businesses also can maximize bandwidth efficiency and better ensure security of information through HP Data Protector Notebook Extension's deduplication, data encryption and compression techniques. The user's storage footprint is reduced by deduplication of multiple copies of data. All of the user's data is then stored encrypted and compressed and the expired versions are cleaned up.

'Our most dynamic, cutting-edge business data is often stored on our employees' PCs and laptops,' said John Ferguson, network systems specialist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, N.Y., America's first cancer center. 'We're managing data that relates to life-threatening diseases, such as data that could lead to a cure for cancer –¬¬ we can't afford to risk not using HP Data Protector Notebook Extension.'

HP also introduced HP Backup and Recovery Fast Track Services, a suite of scalable service engagements that help ensure a successful implementation of HP Data Protector and HP Data Protector Notebook Extension, improving the productivity of technical staff while allowing them to focus on core tasks and business priorities.

'Going to work no longer means going to an office – it may mean going to a coffee shop, an airport or a home office,' said Jonathan Martin, vice president and general manager, Information Management Software, HP. 'HP Data Protector Notebook Extension gives customers the peace of mind that they can always recover their data, offline, anywhere and at anytime.'

More information is available at www.hp.com/go/dpne.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

(1) BPM Forum.

(2) IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, Q2 2009, August 2009.

(3) HP internal data.

(4) David Smith and Michael Williams, Pepperdine University, 2007.

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San Diego, California, LG Electronics Mobilecomm (LG Mobile Phones) today announced another flash of brilliance in their product line with LG Shine II™. Following the impressive success of its predecessor, LG Shine™, this next generation handset makes a fashionably smart statement with its glossy exterior and versatile utility. Available only at AT&T, the LG Shine II is the perfect combination of minimalist design and maximum functionality – all on the nation's fastest 3G network.

LG Shine II offers the latest in mobile innovation and form factor in one luminous device. Featuring polished round edges and an elegant slider design, LG Shine II brings sophistication into the palm of your hand with its stainless steel construction and streamlined shape. Boasting a mesmerizing 2.2' wide mirror LCD, users can download and watch their favorite videos with flawless Java 2.0 support. LG Shine II also delivers a sleek music player with customizable equalizer, music recognition and ringtone creator, and direct-to-device music download capabilities. With just the push of a button, crystal clear sound beautifully streams through built-in stereo Bluetooth wireless technology.

For the chic multi-tasker, LG Shine II allows users to seamlessly transition between data and call functions while staying connected through e-mail, text, picture and instant messaging. The LG Shine II is enabled for AT&T Navigator, which provides up-to-date traffic information with turn by turn directions and traffic monitoring. LG Shine II also features a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and video recording, plus an image editor that allows users to resize, crop, rotate, color adjust photos, insert fun frames and produce mirror effects. A stylish twist on mobile technology, LG Shine II makes you shine brighter than ever.

LG Shine II will be available at AT&T retail stores nationwide and online at www.wireless.att.com on November 22, 2009 for $119.99 after mail-in rebate. (Pay $169.99 after two year agreement and receive a $50 AT&T Promotion Card.)

1 AT&T imposes: a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge of up to $1.25 to help defray costs incurred in complying with obligations and charges imposed by State and Federal telecom regulations; State and Federal Universal Service charges; and surcharges for government assessments on AT&T. These fees are not taxes or government-required charges. 2 3G coverage is not available in all areas. 3 Coverage not available in all areas. 4 AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2 year contract is $169.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card valid for 120 days wherever major credit cards accepted. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at ATMs or gas pumps. Some restrictions and other charges apply. See terms at store or at att.com/wirelessrebate. You must be customer for 30 consecutive days to receive Promotion Card. Offer expires December 25, 2009.5 Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $175. Some agents impose add'l fees. Offnet Usage: If your mins of data use on other carrier's networks ('offnet usage') during any month exceeds your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate your svc, deny your contd use of other carriers' coverage, or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage. Your data offnet usage allowance is the lesser of 24 MB or 20% of the KB incl'd with your plan). 6 Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.7 Standard data rates apply for AT&T Navigator.

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ARMONK, N.Y. & PALO ALTO, Calif. & MILAN, Italy - IBM (NYSE: IBM), VMware (NYSE: VMW) and Keepod products family manufacturer NSEC, today announced that they have partnered to offer IBM's Lotus Symphony productivity software suite on Keepod devices for the first time.

IBM's Lotus Symphony software suite helps users create, edit and share documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Based on an open, secure platform, the intuitive business productivity offering is easy-to-use and free of charge. With today's news, for the first time, users can access the information they need anytime, anywhere securely via the Keepod.

This portable version of the software, packaged using VMware ThinApp™ and made possible through an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement between IBM and NSEC, can be launched directly from any Keepod device, without installing anything on the PC and without leaving a footprint on the system. Launching Lotus Symphony directly from Keepod means that users won't leave any trace of their work, which may be confidential in nature.

Get IBM Lotus Symphony on a Keepod

Keepod™ (http://www.mykeepod.com/) is the world's slimmest USB secure portable device. Sized as a credit card and equipped with robust enterprise class encryption, Keepod provides a complete offering for business users. With up to 16GB of secure storage, Keepod stores all the user's files and run applications on the go.

'With this Keepod offering, we are able to extend Symphony benefits to many new users,' said Kevin Cavanaugh, vice president, Messaging and Collaboration, IBM Lotus. 'Our goal with Lotus Symphony software is to provide a fully capable alternative to Microsoft Office, giving business and consumers alike real choice and cost savings.'
VMware ThinApp is an enterprise-proven, agentless application virtualization solution with the lowest total cost of ownership. ThinApp seamlessly fits into any environment, streamlines application deployments by packaging an entire application including its settings into a single executable that is isolated from the OS, ensures compatibility and portability, and reduces costly regression testing and application conflicts.

VMware ThinApp application virtualization software enables IBM to deliver the complete Lotus Symphony suite on Keepod devices to enable maximum mobility to end users and allow them to work securely anywhere.

'The combined solution of Keepod, VMware ThinApp and Lotus Symphony allows for greater mobility of office automation software and provides secured access to corporate applications on the road or from home,' said Patrick Harr, vice president of Enterprise Desktop Marketing, Desktop Business Unit, VMware.
The Keepod-compatible version of the software is being offered free of charge, exclusively via the Keepod Online Store (store.mykeepod.com). Visitors can download the virtualized Lotus Symphony on their Keepod after a fast registration process. The solution is available for current Keepod customers as well as new users who can download and test the software after registration.

'A free of charge professional office productivity suite, that is available to use at any-time, in a secure way, on any PC regardless of internet or network connectivity, sounded like a very good idea,' said Nissan Bahar, CEO of NSEC. 'Delivering applications on the Keepod platform provides a real added value to businesses in terms of mobility, IT flexibility, security and cutting costs. Partnering with IBM and VMware created a solution that is a safe choice for IT managers in businesses of any size.'

NSEC recently launched its Online Software Market, which leverages the VMware platform, and began providing virtualized open-source software that Keepod users can freely download and use on their Keepod devices.

Thanks to Lotus Symphony software, businesses can control software acquisition and upgrade costs, provide compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats, protect future access to documents with support for Open Document Format, and support a global workforce with Lotus Symphony's native language support for more than 28 languages.

To learn more about NSEC Srl, visit nsec.it
To learn more about Keepod, visit mykeepod.com

To learn more about IBM Lotus Symphony, visit symphony.lotus.com
To get IBM Lotus Symphony for your Keepod device, visit store.mykeepod.com

To learn more about VMware, visit vmware.com
To learn more about VMware ThinApp, visit vmware.com/products/thinapp

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