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Sirius Exploration Plc Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK, March 1 -- Pink OTC Markets Inc. (Pink Sheets: PINK), the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for Over-the-Counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Sirius Exploration Plc (OTCQX: SRUXY, LSE: SXX), a British mining and exploration company focused on salt and potash deposits in North America and Australia, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on OTCQX®. Sirius's ADRs were previously trading on the Pink Sheets market tier of the U.S. OTC market.

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Trading of Sirius Exploration's ADRs on the OTC market's prestigious tier, OTCQX International, began today. Investors can find current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes for the company on http://www.otcqx.com and http://www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Sirius Exploration to OTCQX," said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of Pink OTC Markets. "Companies like Sirius Exploration use the quality controlled OTCQX listing platform to offer investors transparent trading, superior information, and easy access through their U.S. regulated broker-dealers."

Deutsche Bank, which acts as Depositary for Sirius Exploration's ADR program, will serve as Sirius Exploration's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on listing requirements.

About Sirius Exploration Plc

(OTCQX: SRUXY, LSE: SXX) Sirius Exploration Plc is focused on commercializing properties that sit over known salt and potash deposits through a combination of mining and developing energy and CO2 storage related projects for its properties. The Company's operations include interests in properties that overlie significant salt and potash deposits in North American and Australia.

To this end, Sirius has acquired the Intellectual Property and the issued share capital of three research and development companies focused on innovative new technologies for developing its properties post the mining phase. These technologies cover storing CO2 in the salt caverns created through solution mining, approaches for safely sequestering CO2 in underground salt beds, and the development of new CO2 based Compressed Air Energy Storage facilities for generating electricity.

Sirius also continues, for the time being, to maintain its historic copper and gold interests in Macedonia and iron ore interest in China via its equity position in a CIC Mining Resources Ltd vehicle.

Incorporated in October 2003 as a private company, Sirius Exploration subsequently re-registered as a public company on 22 March 2005 when it was admitted to AIM. The Company's shares are additionally traded in North America as American Depository Receipts "ADR's" on OTCQX, the premier tier of the U.S. OTC market. For more about Sirius Exploration, visit http://www.siriusexploration.com/.

About OTCQX

The OTCQX marketplace is the premier tier of the U.S. Over-the-Counter market.  Investor-focused companies use the quality controlled OTCQX listing platform to offer investors transparent trading, superior information, and easy access through their regulated U.S. broker-dealers. The innovative OTCQX platform offers companies and their shareholders a level of marketplace services formerly available only on a U.S. exchange.  For more about OTCQX, visit http://www.otcqx.com.

About Pink OTC Markets Inc.

Pink OTC Markets Inc. (Pink Sheets: PINK) is a financial information and technology services company that operates the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the Over-the-Counter, or OTC, securities market. The OTCQX and Pink Sheets® marketplaces that we operate constitute, by dollar volume, the third largest U.S. liquidity pool for trading public company shares, after The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. and The New York Stock Exchange. Our technology platform provides a comprehensive suite of information products and trading services for OTC market participants. Our products and services promote market transparency, improve price discovery, facilitate regulatory compliance, and increase the quality of issuer disclosure, to the benefit of all OTC market participants. To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make the OTC marketplace more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at http://www.pinkotc.com, http://www.otcmarkets.com and http://www.otcqx.com or contact us at info@pinkotc.com.

Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.

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CONTACT:  Matthew Sheldon, CCG Investor Relations, +1-310-954-1346,
Matthew.Sheldon@ccgir.com

Web Site:  http://www.otcmarkets.com/

Saguna Networks to Collaborate With Alvarion(R) for Network Optimization Solution

TEL AVIV and KIRYAT GAT, Israel, March 1, 2010--     Saguna Networks Ltd. a leading provider of Mobile Content Delivery
solution, today announced that it will partner with Alvarion Ltd.
(NASDAQ:ALVR).

    Saguna's CODS(TM) is a carrier grade system, providing content caching
and acceleration designed to meet the growing demand of content over
WiMAX(TM) networks. The system essentially reduces the need for backhaul
capacity increase, as well as improves cell-utilization and user-experience.

    The CODS(TM) patented technology reduces content transport bandwidth
requirements over WiMAX and cellular networks, reducing Opex and delaying
Capex expenditures.

    Alvarion is a leading provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions
worldwide. The addition of Saguna's solution into Alvarion's industry leading
WiMAX product-portfolio provides new capabilities to existing and new
customers.

    "Alvarion is committed to bring new innovation to its customers through
its partner solutions based on its OPEN WiMAX strategy," said Dr. Mohammad
Shakouri, Corporate Vice President, Innovation and Marketing of Alvarion.
"Saguna Networks' innovative mobile CDN solution provides good improvement to
network performance in certain deployment scenarios."

    "We are very excited to partner with Alvarion" said Uzi Breier, Chairman
of Saguna. "The ever growing demand for reach-content over broadband networks
drives innovation in network technology throughout our industry. This
partnership is bound to yield an impressive product and superior
service-offing to the WiMAX market"

    "This new partnership with Alvarion allows Saguna access to the market
via a leading vendor" Said Lior Fite Founder and CEO of Saguna "We were
impressed by Alvarion's open platform technology that allowed us easy
integration path with their products.

    About Saguna Networks

    Saguna Networks (http://www.saguna.net) provides a new breed of proxy
caching solutions for Mobile network and WiMAX network Operators. Saguna's
CODS(TM) brings Internet and MNO portal content as close as possible to the
user thus enabling rich, fast and enjoyable content services to the consumer
while dramatically reducing content transport costs.

   
    Contact details:
    Lior Fite
    Phone: +972-4-8212777
    email: pr@saguna.net

Source: Saguna Networks

Contact details: Lior Fite, Phone: +972-4-8212777, email: pr@saguna.net

Changyou.com Announces its 2009 Annual Report on Form 20-F is Available on the Company's Website

BEIJING, Mar. 1 -- Changyou.com Limited ("Changyou" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CYOU), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2010. The Annual Report is available on the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at http://www.changyou.com/ir . The Company will also provide a hard copy or electronic copy of the Annual Report free of charge to its shareholders upon request. Requests should be directed to Changyou's Investor Relations Department by email at ir@cyou-inc.com or by mail at Investor Relations Department, Changyou.com Limited, East Tower, Jing Yan Building, 29 Shijingshan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, People's Republic of China, 100043.

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  About Changyou

Changyou.com Limited's massively multi-player online role-playing games ("MMORPG") business began operations as a business unit within Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) in 2003. Changyou was carved out as a separate, stand-alone company in December 2007, completed an initial public offering on April 7, 2009, and is now a leading developer and operator of online games in China. Changyou currently operates three online games, including the in-house developed Tian Long Ba Bu, one of the most popular online games in China, and the licensed Blade Online and Blade Hero 2. Changyou has a diversified pipeline of games with various graphic styles and themes, including the licensed Da Hua Shui Hu, Zhong Hua Ying Xiong, Immortal Faith, Legend of the Ancient World, and the in-house developed Duke of Mount Deer, which received an award as one of China's most anticipated online games. Changyou's leading technology platform includes advanced 2.5D and 3D graphics engines, a uniform game development platform, effective anti-cheating and anti-hacking technologies, proprietary cross-networking technology and advanced data protection technology. For more information about Changyou, please visit http://www.changyou.com/en/ .

  For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

  In China:

   Ms. Angie Chang
   Investors Relations Manager
   Changyou.com Limited
   Tel:   +86-10-5956-3358
   Email: ir@cyou-inc.com

   Ms. Cathy Li
   Ogilvy Financial, Beijing
   Tel:    +86-10-8520-6104
   E-mail: cathy.li@ogilvy.com

  In the United States:

   Ms. Jessica Barist Cohen
   Ogilvy Financial, New York
   Tel:   +1-646-460-9989
   Email: jessica.cohen@ogilvypr.com

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CONTACT: in China, Angie Chang, Investors Relations Manager of
Changyou.com Limited, +86-10-5956-3358, ir@cyou-inc.com; or Cathy Li of Ogilvy
Financial, Beijing, +86-10-8520-6104, cathy.li@ogilvy.com; or in the United
States, Jessica Barist Cohen of Ogilvy Financial, New York, +1-646-460-9989,
jessica.cohen@ogilvypr.com

Web site: http://www.changyou.com/en
http://www.changyou.com/ir

Verizon Helps Industry Fight Cybercrime by Publicly Releasing Framework Used for Data Breach Investigations Reports

Framework Fills Industry Void; Provides Common Structure for Describing and Analyzing Security Incidents

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 1 -- In an initiative to make it easier for companies to analyze and exchange data about security breaches and unite in the fight against cybercrime, Verizon Business is publicly releasing the research framework used for the company's landmark Data Breach Investigations Reports.

The Verizon Incident-Sharing (VerIS) framework, released Monday (March 1), addresses a critical industrywide issue: the lack of a common standard for the collection of security-incident data and analysis.  Businesses and government agencies currently use a variety of different -- and often incompatible -- systems to collect this data, making it difficult to quickly identify major trends in security breaches and to take collective action.

The incident-sharing framework will provide enterprises with a common structure for describing and analyzing security incidents. As a result, businesses will be able to compare and contrast their security data with Verizon's data breach reports, as well as with data of other organizations that use the VerIS framework, to gain a better understanding of how security breaches occur and what can be done to better manage risk.

"Since we began issuing the Data Breach Investigations Report, our customers and the security community at large have told us of their need for an open-source security-incident sharing program that will provide a universal foundation for data collection and analysis," said Peter Tippett, vice president of security and enterprise innovation at Verizon Business. "With the public release of VerIS, Verizon is answering this call by enabling organizations to work together in the ongoing fight against cybercrime."

(Note: Listen to an audio podcast about the VerIS framework. View images on Flickr.)

Securosis, a leading independent security research and advisory firm, is one organization in favor of a standard platform for capturing security information.  According to Rich Mogull, CEO of Securosis and a VerIS advisory board member, "It would be great if response teams started using a standard base of metrics. That would really help us perform external analysis across a wider base of data points."

The Verizon Incident-Sharing Framework Takes a Real-World Approach

The VerIS framework is designed to give organizations actionable security intelligence that can help improve an organization's ability to make sound security decisions. The  framework uses first-hand information taken from an organization's actual investigations to elicit insight into security attacks.

Specifically, the framework  examines four intersecting factors -- threat, asset, impact and control -- to collect information useful to risk management. VerIS metrics are organized in four sections: demographics, incident description, discovery, and mitigation and impact description.  When viewed in the aggregate, they give businesses a tangible idea of cause and severity of attack.

"For far too long, the information security industry has been chasing today's headline threats with a limited ability to measure success," said Jeremiah Grossman, CTO of WhiteHat Security and a VerIS advisory board member. "VerIS provides a path to leave security mysticism behind us. The knowledge of who our adversaries are, what they want, and how they are getting  it is critical to safeguarding our digital world."

Helping Organizations Make the Most of Security Data

Companies can access Verizon's framework at http://securityblog.verizonbusiness.com/2010/02/19/veris-framework, where other resources will also be available, including an online community forum for open discussion among VerIS users.  Verizon also plans to name an advisory board to oversee the evolution of the VerIS framework to ensure it meets the needs of all organizations across all sectors.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), is a global leader in communications and IT solutions. We combine professional expertise with one of the world's most connected IP networks to deliver award-winning communications, IT, information security and network solutions.  We securely connect today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile customers, partners, suppliers and employees - enabling them to increase productivity and efficiency and help preserve the environment.  Many of the world's largest businesses and governments - including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and thousands of government agencies and educational institutions - rely on our professional and managed services and network technologies to accelerate their business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.

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

Source: Verizon Business
   

CONTACT:  Janet Brumfield, +1-614-723-1060, janet.brumfield@verizon.com;
Clare Ward, +44(0)118-905-3501, clare.ward@uk.verizonbusiness.com; Junaidah
Dahlan, +65-6248-6827, junaidah.dahlan@sg.verizonbusiness.com

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

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New Set of Agents Team Up to Bring Ford Fiesta Local with Fiesta Movement Chapter 2

DEARBORN, Mich., March 1 --   --  Fiesta Movement Chapter 2 kicks off with 20 teams of two agents each
      bringing the new 2011 Fiesta to life through missions inspired by
      Ford's new small car

  --  Missions will be centered around where the teams live, with agents
      tapping into their local communities to help execute and promote
      missions

  --  The 2011 Ford Fiesta goes on sale this summer offering projected
      best-in-class highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, 15 class-exclusive
      technologies and personalization, all in a small car package

Ford's Fiesta Movement, a social media initiative designed to create excitement about the new Fiesta, put the new small car on the minds of thousands of people nationwide. It is now moving to its second chapter, this time enlisting 40 people to tell the story of Ford's newest car in 16 cities across the country.

Culled from more than 1,000 applications, Fiesta Movement Chapter 2 consists of 20 teams comprised of two agents each. Their mission will be to redefine the way Fiesta is brought to market by interacting with consumers online and offline, while bringing Fiesta to their communities.

"This was a natural progression from the first phase of the Fiesta Movement," said Connie Fontaine, Ford Brand Content and Alliances manager. "Chapter 2 will still be rooted in social media, but this time the content will also live offline and find its way into new mediums. Fiesta needs to clearly be the star now as the agents share their work within their communities and beyond."

The first Fiesta Movement generated more than 6.2 million YouTube views, more than 750,000 Flickr views and nearly 4 million Twitter impressions. The Fiesta Movement also set a Guinness World Record for the most attendees at a tweetup during the Fiesta Movement Awards Celebration in West Hollywood in December. This unprecedented event brought together 1,149 Fiesta Movement agents and Twitter friends.

Telling the story, locally

Agents will complete a series of missions, where they will compete in challenges locally that leverage the best of their communities, allowing them to open the discussion about Fiesta through social media and beyond.

After completing a challenge, agents will produce and place the creative content online at http://www.fiestamovement.com, where followers also can keep up with their favorite agents. The best content will be recognized based on online consumer interaction and consumers' opinions about the agents' work, and will be amplified in local media and events as well as through a variety of national mediums.

One of the missions is called "Show the World UR Personality," where agents will design their Fiesta wrap, working with designers to create a wrap that fits their team's personality. Their personalized Fiesta will be delivered to the agent team, and the best wrap, as voted on by the fans on http://www.fiestamovement.com, will later be available to consumers. Additionally, the winning wrap will be integrated into a future national Fiesta display.

Followers of Fiesta Movement Chapter 2 will play a pivotal role in this adventure, by checking in with their favorite agent team, snapping a picture of the content they saw on the streets or commenting on what the agents post to social media sites.

"Essentially, the agents will be introducing Fiesta to their communities, with local culture driving the content they create," said Fontaine. "There will be unique opportunities for consumers to actively engage and follow along with the agent teams in their area."

Agents were selected based on entrepreneurial spirit, strong, continued local connections, social vibrancy and creative vision. The agent teams are located in major markets, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver, San Diego, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Orlando, Phoenix, Atlanta and Miami.

Fiesta has it all - and more

Going on sale this summer, the all-new Ford Fiesta features an expressive, vibrant design, sharp reflexes, and a global track record that will redefine U.S. small car customers' expectations. With 15 class-exclusive technologies and a projected best-in-class highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, Fiesta brings efficiency and convenience together in one package.

Fiesta is designed to be versatile, personal and adaptable. In fact, Fiesta is expected to deliver best-in-class convenience and connectivity with Ford's segment-exclusive SYNC® voice-activated communications system, as well as an expressive color palette and available graphics.

Already more than 6,000 consumers have made reservations for the Ford Fiesta - half of them from non-Ford customers - and more than 100,000 handraisers are showing an interest in the new fuel-efficient car. Customers can place their order for the new Fiesta today through their local Ford dealer.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 198,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.

Source: Ford Motor Company
   

CONTACT:  Angie Kozleski, +1-313-323-1984, akozlesk@ford.com; Said Deep,
+1-313-594-0942, sdeep@ford.com

Web Site:  http://www.ford.com/

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Libraries Can Relieve Budget Pressures Through Assessment of External Document Delivery Supply, Reports New White Paper by Reprints Desk

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 1 -- Relieving budget pressures on libraries and information centers can be done year-round rather than during once-a-year budget reviews and is most easily initiated by evaluating external document delivery services and configurations, according to a new white paper by Reprints Desk.  Reprints Desk, the content workflow company, today announced the online availability of the white paper entitled 'Relieving Information Center Budget Pressures Through Document Delivery Cost Reduction & Workflow Re-Configuration: A Guide to Enterprise Self-Assessment' at http://goo.gl/VlOa.

"The most important message in this white paper for information professionals is to take your destiny - both library and career - into your own hands by being pro-active in areas that you can exert control and wield your expertise for the benefit of your organization," said Robin Holmes, the researcher and author of the white paper. Holmes was commissioned by Reprints Desk to author the white paper. She compiled the paper using industry briefings from Outsell, Inc. and other trade-focused publications, interviews with library managers and information professionals, and by sharing her own experience from her previous employment at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), ALZA Corporation, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Document delivery services are commonly used by corporations, academic institutions, and government organizations, in order to retrieve full-text articles from scholarly peer-reviewed journals - often for research purposes.  Document delivery is considered to be a top deliverable and "an integral part of content delivery that is crucial to satisfying a client need" for librarians and information professionals, according to a 2008 information industry briefing entitled 'Document Delivery - Best Practices and Vendor Scorecard,' by information industry analyst and advisory firm Outsell, Inc.

For more information about document delivery and Reprints Desk's STM Document Delivery service, visit Reprints Desk online at http://www.reprintsdesk.com.

About Reprints Desk®

Reprints Desk, Inc. (http://www.reprintsdesk.com) is a business software and information services company that simplifies how research-intensive companies and other organizations procure, manage and share journal articles and other copyright-protected content. The company's content workflow and compliance solutions help customers effectively use peer-reviewed literature in research, regulatory submissions, and product promotions.  A channel supplier for more than 100 scientific, technical, and medical (STM) publishers, Reprints Desk earned the #1 ranking in the 2008 Document Delivery Vendor Scorecard by Outsell, Inc., and currently serves companies in life sciences, energy, aerospace, industrial products, food and beverages, consumer packaged goods, information technology, legal, and government. Reprints Desk is a Derycz Scientific company. For more information about Reprints Desk, contact Ian Palmer at +1 (707) 658-1931.

  Public and Media Relations Contacts:
  ------------------------------------

  Ian Palmer, Head of Marketing
  Reprints Desk, Inc. | 707.658.1931
  ipalmer@reprintsdesk.com

Source: Reprints Desk, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Ian Palmer, Head of Marketing of Reprints Desk, Inc.,
+1-707-658-1931, ipalmer@reprintsdesk.com

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

Hani J. Obeid Joins Utopia, Inc.

MUNDELEIN, Illinois, March 1, 2010--

    - Obeid brings deep understanding of data management solutions

    Utopia, Inc. a global leader in enterprise data lifecycle management
(EDLM) solutions, announced today the appointment of Hani J. Obeid as their
managing director for Southeast Europe and Middle East (SEEME). Obeid has a
rich background in general management, sales, strategic management
consulting, technology, and e-commerce globally.

    Obeid began his career as a senior management consultant for
PricewaterhouseCoopers, moving on to be a senior solutions program manager
for a global B2B e-commerce company and then a principal consultant for a
global management consulting firm. Obeid has a deep understanding of the EDLM
business from working on projects requiring data mapping, business process
improvements, data governance, "as-is" scenarios, and implementation of best
practices.

    "We are very pleased to welcome Hani to our management team and look
forward to his solid leadership," said Arvind J. Singh, president & CEO of
Utopia. "Hani has a proven track record as a strategic leader with
exceptional first-hand knowledge of the data business. Our customers today
want reliable information from their applications in order to drive better
business results and reduced expenses." Singh added, "the SEEME region is a
very strategic market for us and we know Hani will be working closely with
our customers and partners to drive further growth in the region."

    "I am excited to join a world class global team who is passionate about
helping customers optimize their existing technology investments through
improved decision making," said Obeid. "Utopia solves an age-old problem
around data quality and offers perhaps one of the most robust and
comprehensive solutions I have ever seen. The uniqueness comes from combining
people, process, and technology with a "lifecycle" management approach to
data. Utopia has an impressive list of customers in the region and an
unmatched reputation for delivering quality work on time and on budget."

    ABOUT UTOPIA, INC.

    Utopia, Inc. is a global services and consulting firm focused exclusively
on enterprise data. Utopia's solutions help customers migrate and transform
data for ERP Go-Lives, BI/BW projects, M&A, and other strategic initiatives.
The company's offerings include data assessments, data strategy, data
migration, data quality, and data governance services.

    Copyright (c) 2010 Utopia Inc., Mundelein, Illinois, USA. All Rights
Reserved. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective
companies.

Source: Utopia, Inc.

JoDee Hale, Global Marketing Manager of Utopia, Inc., +1-847-388-3600, jhale@utopiainc.com

Qedis: The Best Small Management Consultancy to Work for - Sunday Times!

LONDON, March 1, 2010--

    Qedis has rocketed to 4th place, above any other management consultancy,
climbing 18 places from last year in the 'Sunday Times Best Small Companies
to Work For' list. This is in the backdrop of difficult market conditions in
consulting, cut backs in spending as well as continued business growth of 30%
from last year.

    This year over 900 companies were surveyed for the lists and over 1100
applied for 'Best Companies Star Accreditation'. Only 50 achieved the highest
award of 3-stars, one of those 50 being Qedis, who also received a special
honour for 'Innovation in Engagement Practice', and was runner up for the
'Giving something back' award. The innovation award recognised a unique
concept that was implemented this year called 'Qedis Families' - keeping the
closeness of a small, people focused firm as we continue our exceptional
growth.

    "We've built a great business on the basis of always doing the right
thing - focusing on sound moral principles, our people and our clients. We
didn't go out to win a top place in the awards but it's great to be
recognised that we can be both commercially successful and make it a great
place for people to work, grow and have fun!" said Paramjit Uppal, CEO.

    Qedis has always set itself apart by treating its people with trust,
integrity and honesty; an ethos we extend to our clients through our Next
Generation approach to Consulting. At the celebration event on Wednesday
night in Battersea Park Evolution, 20 Qedis people across all parts of the
business and grades enjoyed being recognised for all the exceptional
achievements.

    These awards provide a clear differentiator: Qedis is the highest-ranked
management consulting firm in the list, has achieved 3-star accreditation and
is proud that our Next Generation approach to consulting is placing us in the
top 5 best small companies to work for in the country.

    Qedis - changing the way the world thinks about consulting

    Editors Note: Photos and interviews available

    About Qedis

    Qedis is a next generation management and technology consulting firm. We
pride our self on combining our Big 4 heritage with our 'Next Generation
Consulting' approach. Next Generation Consulting is about doing the right
thing.

    Our purpose is to make our clients and their people successful. We have
wealth of experience and tools to help leaders transform their IT function
and the business. We also guarantee our work, helping business, public sector
and non-profit clients define strategies, streamline operations, develop
talent, transform IT capability and deliver new solutions.

    As a result, we build successful long-term relationships that achieve
exceptional results for our clients. Our largest clients include Marks &
Spencer, ITV, The Home Office, National Express, Molson Coors, Associated &
News Media.

    Qedis is an approved provider of ICT Consultancy and Delivery to the
government through the OGC Buying Solutions framework

    Qedis is part of Highland Worldwide, an international network of
consulting businesses with over 2,000 consultants operating from 47 offices
across the world.

    The Qedis London office is at Amadeus House, Floral Street, Covent
Garden, London, WC2E 9DP. Telephone +44(0)207-812-6460. For more
information, please visit Qedis online at http://www.qedis.com.

Source: Qedis

Media Contact: Gemma Ruggiero, marketing@qedis.com , +44(0)7725-400-751.

Shanda Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Unaudited Results

- Fourth Quarter 2009 Net Revenues Increased 9% QoQ to US$221.6 Million, Non-GAAP Operating Income Increased 3% QoQ to US$89.6 Million, Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per ADS US$0.88 - Full Year 2009 Net Revenues Increased 47% YoY to US$767.5 Million, Non-GAAP Operating Income Increased 47% YoY to US$323.4 Million, Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per ADS US$3.72

SHANGHAI, Feb. 28 -- Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:SNDA), or Shanda, a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

  Fourth Quarter 2009 Highlights(1)
  --  Consolidated net revenues increased 49% year-over-year and 9%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB1,513.5 million (US$221.6 million).
  --  Shanda Games' revenues increased 39% year-over-year and 5%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB1,336.2 million (US$195.7 million).
  --  Shanda Online's revenues increased 33% year-over-year and 4%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB295.0 million (US$43.2 million).
  --  Other revenues increased 162% year-over-year and 52%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB201.7 million (US$29.5 million).
  --  Non-GAAP(2) operating income increased 43% year-over-year and 3%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB612.2 million (US$89.6 million).
  --  Non-GAAP(2) net income attributable to ordinary shareholders increased
      24% year-over-year and decreased 19% quarter-over-quarter to RMB422.0
      million (US$61.8 million). Non-GAAP earnings per diluted ADS were
      RMB6.06 (US$0.88), compared with RMB4.90 in the fourth quarter of 2008
      and RMB7.40 in the third quarter of 2009.

  Full Year 2009 Highlights(1)
  --  Consolidated net revenues were RMB5,240.8 million (US$767.5 million),
      representing an increase of 47% from 2008.
  --  Shanda Games' revenues increased 42% year-over-year to RMB4,806.7
      million (US$704.0 million).
  --  Shanda Online's revenues were RMB1,066.2 million (US$156.1 million),
      representing an increase of 36% from 2008.
  --  Other revenues were RMB524.5 million (US$76.8 million), representing
      an increase of 96% from 2008.
  --  Non-GAAP(2) operating income was RMB2,208.3 million (US$323.4
      million), representing an increase of 47% from 2008.
  --  Non-GAAP(2) net income was RMB1,761.5 million (US$257.9 million),
      representing an increase of 37% from 2008. Non-GAAP earnings per
      diluted ADS were RMB25.34 (US$3.72), compared with RMB17.76 per
      diluted ADS in 2008.

(1) The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into U.S. dollars in this release is based on RMB6.8282 to US$1.00 as published by the People's Bank of China on December 31, 2009. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.

(2) Explanation of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures and related reconciliations to GAAP financial measures are included in the accompanying "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

"Shanda closed the year 2009 with another quarter of solid progress," said Tianqiao Chen, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Shanda. "With the goal of becoming a leading global entertainment media enterprise, Shanda will continue to step up efforts to develop new technologies as well as explore innovative business models to transform the cultural landscape."

Conference Call and Webcast Notice

Shanda will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2010 Beijing/Hong Kong time (9:00 p.m. on February 28, 2010 Eastern Standard Time), to present an overview of the Company's financial performance and business operations. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's corporate website at http://www.snda.com/.

Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results(1)

Net Revenues. In the fourth quarter of 2009, Shanda reported net revenues of RMB1,513.5 million (US$221.6 million), representing an increase of 49% from RMB1,015.2 million year-over-year and 9% from RMB1,382.9 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Games' revenues, including MMORPGs and advanced casual games, were RMB1,336.2 million (US$195.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009, representing an increase of 39% from RMB958.4 million year-over-year and 5% from RMB1,272.0 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Online's revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 33% year-over-year and 4% quarter-over-quarter to RMB295.0 million (US$43.2 million).

Other revenues including Hurray!, literature, chess and board game platform, e-sports platform and other businesses in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 162% year-over-year and 52% quarter-over-quarter to RMB201.7 million (US$29.5 million). The quarter-over-quarter difference was primarily due to the full consolidation of Hurray!'s financials in the fourth quarter of 2009. Revenue contribution from Hurray! amounted to RMB42.1 million (US$6.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Gross Profit. Consolidated gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB1,075.2 million (US$157.5 million), representing a 47% increase from RMB731.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 9% increase from RMB983.4 million in the third quarter of 2009. Gross margin was 71.0% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 72.1% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 71.1% in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Games gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB801.9 million (US$117.4 million), representing a 40% increase from RMB574.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 6% increase from RMB754.0 million in the third quarter of 2009. Shanda Games gross margin was 60.0% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 60.0% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 59.3% in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Online gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB248.8 million (US$36.4 million), representing a 43% increase from RMB174.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 8% increase from RMB230.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. Shanda Online gross margin was 84.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 78.8% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 81.3% in the third quarter of 2009.

Other businesses gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB76.4 million (US$11.2 million), representing a 207% increase from RMB25.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 36% increase from RMB56.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. Other business gross margin was 37.9% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 32.4% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 42.3% in the third quarter of 2009.

Operating Income. Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB559.5 million (US$81.9 million), an increase of 35% from RMB413.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and an increase of 10% from RMB510.7 million in the third quarter of 2009. Operating margin was 37.0% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 40.7% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 36.9% in the third quarter of 2009.

Non-GAAP(2) Operating Income.  Non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB612.2 million (US$89.6 million), an increase of 43% from RMB427.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and an increase of 3% from RMB595.0 million in the third quarter of 2009. Non-GAAP operating margin was 40.4% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 42.1% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 43.0% in the third quarter of 2009.

Share-based compensation was RMB52.7 million (US$7.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with RMB14.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB84.3 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB148.9 million (US$21.8 million), as compared with income tax expenses of RMB93.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB131.2 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB369.3 million (US$54.1 million), an increase of 13% from RMB326.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a decrease of 15% from RMB435.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. Earnings per diluted ADS in the fourth quarter of 2009 were RMB5.30 (US$0.78), compared with RMB4.70 in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB6.18 in the third quarter of 2009. The quarter-over-quarter difference was primarily due to the difference in net income attributable to non-controlling interests between the fourth quarter in 2009 and the third quarter in 2009. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to RMB102.3 million (US$15.0 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with RMB1.8 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Non-GAAP(2) Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB422.0 million (US$61.8 million), an increase of 24% from RMB340.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a decrease of 19% from RMB519.6 million in the third quarter of 2009. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted ADS in the fourth quarter of 2009 were RMB6.06 (US$0.88), compared with RMB4.90 in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB7.40 in the third quarter of 2009.

Full Year 2009 Financial Results(1)

Net Revenues. Net revenues for the full year 2009 were RMB5,240.8 million (US$767.5 million), representing an increase of 47% from RMB3,569.1 million in 2008.

Shanda Games' revenues, including MMORPGs and advanced casual games, were RMB4,806.7 million (US$704.0 million) for the full year 2009, representing an increase of 42% from RMB3,376.8 million in 2008.

Shanda Online's revenues for the full year 2009 were RMB1,066.2 million (US$156.1 million), representing an increase of 36% from RMB784.2 million in 2008.

Other revenues including Hurray!, literature, chess and board game platform, e-sports platform and other businesses for the full year 2009 were RMB524.5 million (US$76.8 million), representing an increase of 96% from RMB268.1 million in 2008.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 47% year-over-year to RMB3,758.6 million (US$550.5 million).  Gross margin was slightly up from 71.4% in 2008 to 71.7% in 2009.

Shanda Games gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 52% year-over-year to RMB2,873.2 million (US$420.8 million). Shanda Games gross margin was up from 55.9% in 2008 to 59.8% in 2009.

Shanda Online gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 31% year-over-year to RMB863.0 million (US$126.4 million). Shanda Online gross margin was down from 83.9% in 2008 to 80.9% in 2009.

Other businesses gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 138% year-over-year to RMB228.6 million (US$33.5 million). Other businesses gross margin was up from 35.9% in 2008 to 43.6% in 2009.

Operating Income. Operating income for the full year 2009 increased 41% year-over-year to RMB2,039.4 million (US$298.7 million). Operating margin was 38.9% in 2009, compared with operating margin of 40.4% in 2008.

Non-GAAP(2) Operating Income. Non-GAAP operating income for the full year 2009 increased 47% year-over-year to RMB2,208.3 million (US$323.4 million). Non-GAAP operating margin was 42.1% in 2009, compared with operating margin of 42.0% in 2008.

Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. For the full year 2009, net income was RMB1,592.6 million (US$233.2 million), an increase of 30% from RMB1,228.7 million in the full year 2008. Earnings per diluted ADS were RMB22.90 (US$3.36) for the full year 2009, compared with RMB16.98 per diluted ADS for the full year 2008.

Non-GAAP(2) Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. Non-GAAP net income for the full year 2009 was RMB1,761.5 million (US$257.9 million), an increase of 37% from RMB1,284.7 million in the full year 2008. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted ADS were RMB25.34 (US$3.72) for the full year 2009, compared with RMB17.76 per diluted ADS for the full year 2008.

Recent Business Highlights

On December 4, 2009. Shanda Online announced a strategic cooperation with Beijing online Kylin Network Information Science and Technology Co., Ltd., regarding "Genghis Khan - Treasure Hunter", an expansion pack for Kylin's popular online historical war game "Genghis Khan".

On December 30, 2009, Shanda announced that it has been honoured as one of the Top Ten Copyright Owners/Operators by the Copyright Protection Centre of China (CPCC) for 2009.

On January 11, 2010, Shanda Online announced the appointment of Mr. Xu Chaojun as its Chief Operating Officer.

On January 22, 2010, Shanda announced that Mr. Qunzhao Tan has resigned as the president of the Company and Mr. Tianqiao Chen, the chairman of the board and chief executive officer, will assume Mr. Tan's responsibilities as president of the Company.

*Please visit Shanda's website (http://www.snda.com/) for details about these and other announcements.

Note to the Financial Information

The unaudited financial information disclosed above is preliminary.  The audit of the financial statements and related notes to be included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 is still in progress.  Adjustments to these preliminary financial statements may be identified during the audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals in the United States, or GAAP, this press release includes non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted earning per ADS, each of which is adjusted to exclude share-based compensation. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company's current financial performance and future prospects, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company's core operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, please see the financial statements included with this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this announcement that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding the continuous growth of the Company, the success of any acquisitions or investments by the Company or any subsidiaries, the introduction of expansion packs to existing titles, the introduction and timing of new MMORPG game titles and the introduction of new casual game titles, represent only the Company's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections and are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Important risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from expectations include but are not limited to the risk that there are delays in the localization and/or development of the MMORPGs and casual games Shanda Games intends to release in 2010, the risk that such MMORPGs and casual games are not well received by users in China, the risk that the games fail to be commercialized or the commercialized results fail to meet the expectations of end users, the risk that the Company fails to deliver continuous growth in 2010, and the risks set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:SNDA) ("Shanda") is a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, offering a broad array of online entertainment content on an integrated service platform to a large and diverse user base. Shanda offers its high quality entertainment content through its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Shanda Games, Shanda Literature, Hurray!, and various other online community and business units. The broad variety of content ranges from massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and advanced casual games, to chess and board games, e-sports, literature, film, television, mobile ringtones and music, etc. By providing a centralized platform through which Shanda can deliver its own content as well as third-party content, Shanda allows its users to interact with thousands of other users while enjoying some of the best entertainment content available in China today. Shanda: "Interaction enriches your life". For more information about Shanda, please visit http://www.snda.com/.

  Contact
  Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
  Elyse Liao, IR Manager
  Phone: +86-21-5050-4747 (Shanghai)
  Email: IR@snda.com

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  Email: pcollins@christensenir.com
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             SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                            (in millions)

                         As of December 31,
                               2008           As of December
                          (As adjusted)(1)       31, 2009
                          ----------------    --------------

                                     RMB      RMB       US$
                                     ---      ---       ---
  ASSETS
  Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents      3,397.8 10,959.3  1,605.0
    Restricted cash                      -     54.5      8.0
    Short-term investments           853.3  2,046.8    299.8
    Marketable securities             36.7     20.8      3.0
    Accounts receivable               35.8    115.7     16.9
    Inventories                        3.2     46.8      6.9
    Due from related parties             -      0.4      0.1
    Deferred licensing fees and
     related costs                    54.1     56.3      8.2
    Prepayments and other
     current assets                  190.3    218.9     32.1
  Deferred tax assets                 89.3    118.2     17.3
                                      ----    -----     ----
  Total current assets             4,660.5 13,637.7  1,997.3
                                   ------- --------  -------

  Investment in equity
   investees                          61.2     62.3      9.1
  Property, equipment and
   software                          312.4    481.4     70.5
  Intangible assets                  476.3    881.3    129.1
  Goodwill                           590.3    665.7     97.5
  Long-term deposits                  50.4     64.8      9.5
  Long-term prepayments              146.0    206.5     30.2
  Long-term assets                   136.0    142.9     20.9
  Non-current deferred tax
   assets                             34.7     16.3      2.4
                                      ----     ----      ---
  Total assets                     6,467.8 16,158.9  2,366.5
                                   ======= ========  =======

  LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                  54.5    104.9     15.4
    Licensing fees payable           203.2    224.5     32.9
    Taxes payable                    112.5    205.5     30.1
    Deferred revenue                 513.8    452.3     66.2
    Due to related parties             3.0      6.2      0.9
    Short term loan                      -     15.0      2.2
    Other payables and accruals      349.9    787.5    115.3
    Deferred tax liabilities          67.8    107.8     15.8
                                      ----    -----     ----
  Total current liabilities        1,304.7  1,903.7    278.8
                                   -------  -------    -----

  Non-current deferred tax
   liabilities                        31.5     64.5      9.4
  Non-current income tax
   liabilities                         9.4      9.5      1.4
  Long-term liabilities            1,000.7  1,030.4    150.9
  Non-current deferred revenue         1.7      3.5      0.5
                                       ---      ---      ---
  Total liabilities                2,348.0  3,011.6    441.0
                                   -------  -------    -----

  Equity
    Ordinary shares                   11.4     11.3      1.7
    Additional paid-in capital     1,931.7  8,345.5  1,222.2
    Statutory reserves               183.8    196.3     28.8
    Accumulated other
     comprehensive loss             -134.0    -89.2    -13.1
    Retained earnings              1,838.1  3,082.1    451.4
                                   -------  -------    -----
  Total Shanda shareholder'
   equity                          3,831.0 11,546.0  1,691.0
  Non-controlling interests          288.8  1,601.3    234.5
                                     -----  -------    -----
  Total equity                     4,119.8 13,147.3  1,925.5
                                   ------- --------  -------
  Total liabilities and equity     6,467.8 16,158.9  2,366.5
                                   ======= ========  =======

  (1) Reflects retrospective application of ASC 810 (formerly referred to
      as SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial
      Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51.") and ASC 470 (formerly referred
      to as FSP APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that
      May be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
      Settlement).")

                   SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
           (in millions, except for share and per share data)

                                   For the three months period ended,
                             ---------------------------------------------
                             December 31, 
                                 2008      September   
                                 (As           30,          December 31,
                             adjusted)(1)     2009              2009
                             ------------     ----         ---------------
                                  RMB          RMB         RMB         US$
                                  ---          ---         ---         ---
  Net revenues
    Shanda Games                  958.4     1,272.0     1,336.2       195.7
    Shanda Online                 221.4       283.3       295.0        43.2
    Others                         76.9       133.0       201.7        29.5
    Elimination                  -241.5      -305.4      -319.4       -46.8
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----
  Total                         1,015.2     1,382.9     1,513.5       221.6
                                -------     -------     -------       -----

  Cost of services
    Shanda Games                 -383.8      -518.0      -534.3       -78.3
    Shanda Online                 -46.9       -53.0       -46.2        -6.8
    Others                        -51.9       -76.7      -125.3       -18.3
    Elimination                   199.1       248.2       267.5        39.3
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  Total                          -283.5      -399.5      -438.3       -64.1
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----

  Gross profit
    Shanda Games                  574.6       754.0       801.9       117.4
    Shanda Online                 174.5       230.3       248.8        36.4
    Others                         25.0        56.3        76.4        11.2
    Elimination                   -42.4       -57.2       -51.9        -7.5
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  Total Overall gross profit
   margin                         731.7       983.4     1,075.2       157.5
                                  -----       -----     -------       -----

  Operating expenses:
    Product development           -77.2       -99.6      -128.7       -18.8
    Sales and marketing           -92.6      -146.9      -148.0       -21.7
    General and administrative   -148.8      -226.2      -239.0       -35.1
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----
  Total operating expenses       -318.6      -472.7      -515.7       -75.6
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----

  Income from operations          413.1       510.7       559.5        81.9

  Interest income, net/
   (expense)                      -12.2       -13.1        -3.9        -0.6
  Other income, net                21.6        84.8        86.4        12.6
                                   ----        ----        ----        ----
  Income before income tax
   expenses, Equity in
   earning(loss) of affiliates    422.5       582.4       642.0        93.9

  Income tax expense              -93.0      -131.2      -148.9       -21.8
  Equity in earning(loss) of
   affiliates                       0.4       -14.1       -21.5        -3.0
                                    ---       -----       -----        ----
  Net income                      329.9       437.1       471.6        69.1
  Less: Net income
   attributable to non-
   controlling interests           -3.4        -1.8      -102.3       -15.0
                                   ----        ----      ------       -----
  Net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders       326.5       435.3       369.3        54.1
                                  =====       =====       =====        ====

  Earnings per share:
  Basic                            2.37        3.25        2.75        0.40
  Diluted                          2.35        3.09        2.65        0.39
  Earnings per ADS:
  Basic                            4.74        6.50        5.50        0.80
  Diluted                          4.70        6.18        5.30        0.78
  Weighted average ordinary
   shares outstanding:
  Basic                     137,563,925 133,858,259 134,165,079 134,165,079
  Diluted                   139,055,080 139,074,649 138,875,081 138,875,081
  Weighted average ADS
   outstanding:
  Basic                      68,781,963  66,929,130  67,082,540  67,082,540
  Diluted                    69,527,540  69,537,325  69,437,541  69,437,541

  Reconciliation from
   Non-GAAP measures to
   GAAP measures:
  Non-GAAP operating income       427.3       595.0       612.2        89.6
  Share-based compensation cost   -14.2       -84.3       -52.7        -7.7
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  GAAP operating income           413.1       510.7       559.5        81.9
                                  =====       =====       =====        ====

  Non-GAAP net income
   attributable to ordinary
   shareholders                   340.7       519.6       422.0        61.8
  Share-based compensation cost   -14.2       -84.3       -52.7        -7.7
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  GAAP net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders       326.5       435.3       369.3        54.1
                                  =====       =====       =====        ====

  Non-GAAP diluted earnings
   per ADS                         4.90        7.40        6.06        0.88
  Share-based compensation
   cost per ADS                   -0.20       -1.22       -0.76       -0.10
                                  -----       -----       -----       -----
  GAAP diluted earnings per ADS    4.70        6.18        5.30        0.78
                                   ====        ====        ====        ====

  (1) Reflects retrospective application of ASC 810 (formerly referred to as
      SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial
      Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51.") and ASC 470 (formerly referred
      to as FSP APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that
      May be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
      Settlement).")

                 SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
       UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
            (in millions, except for share and per share data)

                                             For the year ended,
                                     ---------------------------------
                                     December 31,                 
                                      2008 (As
                                      adjusted)         December 31,
                                       (1),(2)             2009
                                      ---------       ----------------
                                          RMB         RMB          US$
                                          ---         ---          ---
  Net revenues
    Shanda Games                        3,376.8     4,806.7       704.0
    Shanda Online                         784.2     1,066.2       156.1
    Others                                268.1       524.5        76.8
    Elimination                          -860.0    -1,156.6      -169.4
                                         ------    --------      ------
  Total net revenues                    3,569.1     5,240.8       767.5
                                        -------     -------       -----

  Cost of services
    Shanda Games                       -1,489.4    -1,933.5      -283.2
    Shanda Online                        -126.0      -203.2       -29.7
    Others                               -171.9      -295.9       -43.3
    Elimination                           766.8       950.4       139.2
                                          -----       -----       -----
   Total cost of services              -1,020.5    -1,482.2      -217.0
                                       --------    --------      ------

  Gross profit
    Shanda Games                        1,887.4     2,873.2       420.8
    Shanda Online                         658.2       863.0       126.4
    Others                                 96.2       228.6        33.5
    Elimination                           -93.2      -206.2       -30.2
                                          -----      ------       -----
  Total overall gross profit margin     2,548.6     3,758.6       550.5
                                        -------     -------       -----

  Operating expenses:
    Product development                  -274.6      -417.3       -61.2
    Sales and marketing                  -318.0      -517.1       -75.7
    General and administrative           -513.7      -784.8      -114.9
                                         ------      ------      ------
  Total operating expenses             -1,106.3    -1,719.2      -251.8
                                       --------    --------      ------

  Income from operations                1,442.3     2,039.4       298.7

  Interest income, net/(expense)           42.6       -43.0        -6.4
  Other income, net                        44.8       246.2        36.0
                                           ----       -----        ----
  Income before income tax
   expenses, equity in
   loss of affiliates                   1,529.7     2,242.6       328.3

  Income tax expense                     -276.5      -485.8       -71.1
  Equity in loss of affiliates             -0.3       -50.5        -7.3
                                           ----       -----        ----
  Net income                            1,252.9     1,706.3       249.9
  Less: Net income
   attributable to non-
   controlling interests                  -24.2      -113.7       -16.7
                                          -----      ------       -----
  Net income attributable to
   ordinary shareholders                1,228.7     1,592.6       233.2
                                        =======     =======       =====

  Earnings per share:
  Basic                                    8.59       11.86        1.74
  Diluted                                  8.49       11.45        1.68
  Earnings per ADS:
  Basic                                   17.18       23.72        3.48
  Diluted                                 16.98       22.90        3.36
  Weighted average ordinary shares
   outstanding:
  Basic                             142,991,542 134,265,829 134,265,829
  Diluted                           144,674,902 138,503,917 138,503,917
  Weighted average ADS outstanding:
  Basic                              71,495,771  67,132,915  67,132,915
  Diluted                            72,337,451  69,251,959  69,251,959

  Reconciliation from Non-GAAP
   measures to GAAP measures:
  Non-GAAP operating income             1,498.3     2,208.3       323.4
  Share-based compensation cost           -56.0      -168.9       -24.7
                                          -----      ------       -----
  GAAP operating income                 1,442.3     2,039.4       298.7
                                        =======     =======       =====

  Non-GAAP net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders             1,284.7     1,761.5       257.9
  Share-based compensation cost           -56.0      -168.9       -24.7
                                          -----      ------       -----
  GAAP net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders             1,228.7     1,592.6       233.2
                                        =======     =======       =====

  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS       17.76       25.34        3.72
  Share-based compensation cost per ADS   -0.78       -2.44       -0.36
                                          -----       -----       -----
  GAAP diluted earnings per ADS           16.98       22.90        3.36
                                          =====       =====        ====

  (1) Reflects retrospective application of ASC 810 (formerly referred to
      as SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial
      Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51.") and ASC 470 (formerly referred
      to as FSP APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that
      May be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
      Settlement).")

  (2) Segment information, in 2008, we commenced a reorganization to provide
      each of our businesses with a sharper focus on its respective business
      operation, strategies and competitive challenges (the
      "Reorganization").  On June 27, 2008, our board of directors approved
      a master separation agreement, effective as of July 1, 2008 pursuant
      to which we transferred substantially all of our assets and
      liabilities related to the MMORPG and advanced casual game business to
      a newly-established legal entity (the "Separation").

      The segment information provided above has been prepared as if each
      reporting segment's current corporate structure which separates our
      business into (i) the development, sourcing and management of
      intellectual property rights relating to MMORPGs and advanced casual
      games and (ii) the operation of our service platform that provides
      distribution, payment, customer services and other e-commerce service
      for online entertainment content, had been in existence throughout the
      periods presented and as if the Reorganization had occurred as of the
      earliest period presented.  Accordingly, for the period from January
      1, 2008 to June 30, 2008, the information was prepared by combining
      the revenues and cost of revenues that were directly applicable to
      each reporting segment, and for the period from October 1, 2008 to
      December 31, 2008, the information set forth above consists of the
      revenue and gross profit of each segment, including with respect to
      Shanda Games as a standalone entity subsequently to the Separation.

Source: Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
   

CONTACT:  Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd., Elyse Liao, IR Manager,
+86-21-5050-4747 (Shanghai), IR@snda.com; or Christensen Investor Relations,
China: Paul Collins, +86 21 6468 0334, pcollins@christensenir.com, or United
States: Mike Houston, +1-212-618-1978, mhouston@christensenir.com

Web Site:  http://www.snda.com/

Hurray! Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Unaudited Financial Results

BEIJING, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HRAY), a leading company in artist development, music production and wireless music distribution and other wireless value-added services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

  (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050314/CNM005LOGO)

  Financial Highlights

  Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2009:
  --  Total revenues: $6.2 million, representing a decrease of $0.7 million
      quarter-over-quarter and a decrease of $8.2 million year-over-year.
  --  Wireless value-added services ("WVAS") revenues: $2.3 million,
      representing a decrease of $2.2 million quarter-over-quarter and a
      decrease of $9.2 million year-over-year.
  --  Recorded music revenues, which are from our record label businesses:
      $3.9 million, representing an increase of $1.5 million
      quarter-over-quarter and an increase of $0.9 million year-over-year.
  --  Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding: $4.6 million
  --  EBITDA(1) : a net loss of $4.5 million
  --  Loss per ADS-basic and diluted: $0.21

  Highlights for the Fiscal Year 2009:
  --  Total revenues: $34.6 million, as compared with $54.0 million for 2008
  --  WVAS revenues: $20.1 million, as compared with $42.7 million for 2008.
  --  Recorded music revenues: $14.5 million, as compared with $11.3 million
      for 2008
  --  Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding: $22.7 million, as compared
      with net loss of $12.0 million for 2008
  --  EBITDA(1) : $20.6 million, as compared with $ 9.7 million for 2008
  --  Loss per ADS-basic and diluted: $1.03

Commenting on the fourth quarter results, Mr. Haibin Qu, Acting CEO of Hurray! stated:

"As a result of Hurray!'s focused effort in restructuring our business resources in the past few months, we are pleased to have improved our non-WVAS business profitability despite ongoing WVAS industry headwinds which have impacted our WVAS business. Going forward, we will execute our new strategic initiatives according to our long-term strategies to further develop Hurray! into a leading digital media entertainment distribution platform."

Business Results

Total revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 were $6.2 million, representing a decrease of 10.2% from $6.9 million for the previous quarter and 57.2% from $14.4 million for the same quarter last year.

Total revenues for fiscal year 2009 were $34.6 million, representing a decrease of 35.8% from $54.0 million for fiscal year 2008.

Total WVAS revenues were $2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, representing a decrease of 48.2% from $4.5 million in the previous quarter and 79.9% from $11.5 million in the same quarter of 2008 as a result of business operation environment changes and our internal integrations.

Total WVAS revenues for fiscal year 2009 were $20.1 million, a decline of 52.7% as compared with $42.7 million in fiscal year 2008.

Recorded music revenues, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, which represent revenues of our controlled music companies Freeland Music, Huayi Brothers Music, Hurray! Secular Bird and Seed Music, which was acquired on January 1, 2009, were $3.9 million, increased from $2.4 million in the previous quarter and $3.0 million in the same period of 2008, mainly reflects the effects of our ongoing resource realignment and business integration.

Total recorded music revenues for fiscal year 2009 were $14.5 million, representing growth of 28.2% as compared with $11.3 million in 2008.

Gross margin was 20.1% for the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared with 20.7% for the previous quarter and 5.0% for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal year 2009, gross margin was 19.3% as compared with 26.7% for fiscal year 2008.

Gross margin for WVAS was 33.1% for the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared with 27.3% in the previous quarter, and 2.9% for the same period of 2008.

Gross margin for WVAS was 24.0% for fiscal year 2009 as compared with 23.0% for fiscal year 2008.

Recorded music gross margin was 12.3% for the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared with 8.6% in the previous quarter and 13.0% for the same period of 2008.

Recorded music gross margin was 12.8% for fiscal year 2009 as compared with 40.4% for fiscal year 2008.

Total gross profit was $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared with $1.4 million for the previous quarter, and $0.7 million for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal year 2009, total gross profit was $6.7 million, a decline of 53.5% as compared with $14.4 million for fiscal 2008.

Total operating expenses were $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. This represents a decrease of 3.5% as compared with the total operating expenses of $6.5 million for the previous quarter, and an increase of 5.0% as compared with the total operating expenses of $6.0 million for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal year 2009, total operating expenses, which included provisions for account receivable and other current assets of $3.8 million, professional service fees relating to the Shanda tender offer of $2.5 million, impairment for goodwill of $3.6 million and a write-down for intangible assets of $ 3.5 million for our music business due to the continued challenging business conditions, were $33.4 million, representing an increase of 47.3% as compared with $22.7 million for fiscal 2008 which included impairment for intangible assets of $2.5 million and goodwill of $2.7 million.

The income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2009 was approximately $6,000, as compared with $0.7 million in the previous quarter and an income tax benefit of approximately $93,000 for the same period of 2008.

For fiscal 2009, interest income was $0.5 million as compared with $1.6 million in 2008, and income tax expense was $0.2 million compared with $0.5 million in 2008.

Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding was $4.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

For the fiscal year 2009, net loss attributable to Hurray! was $22.7 million, compared with net loss of $12.0 million for the fiscal 2008.

EBITDA was negative $4.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, as compared with an EBITDA of negative $4.0 million in the previous quarter. A reconciliation of net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding Company under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and adjusted EBITDA is included at the end of this release.

EBITDA was negative $20.6 million for fiscal year 2009, as compared with negative $9.7 million in the previous year.

Fully diluted loss per ADS was $0.21 based on a weighted average of 22.0 million diluted ADSs for the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared with the diluted loss per ADSs of $0.23 based on a weighted average of 22.0 million diluted ADSs for the previous quarter, and a fully diluted loss per ADS of $0.42 based on a weighted average of 21.9 million diluted ADSs for the fourth quarter of 2008.

Fully diluted loss per ADS was $1.03 based on a weighted average of 22.0 million diluted ADSs for fiscal year 2009 as compared with $0.55 based on a weighted average of 21.9 million diluted ADSs for fiscal 2008.

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had $48.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and short term time deposit of $10.0 million.

Business Highlights

Hurray! continued executing its strategy of developing proprietary content and diversifying distribution channels, with the following highlights:

  --  Hurray! launched 11 new mobile games and mobile themes on China
      Mobile's portal in the fourth quarter of 2009, including "Heavy Metal
      World 2", and "X-Snake". In the first quarter of 2010, we are
      launching another 12 new mobile games, mobile themes and mobile
      software on China Mobile's portal, and 3 new mobile games on each
      China Unicom's and China Telecom's portal respectively

  --  In November, "The World of Legend - Magical Land" was selected as one
      of the high-rated mobile games in China Mobile's G-plus game package,
      and was the number one downloaded mobile games for the month.

  --  Hurray! affiliated music companies, including Huayi Brothers Music,
      Freeland Music, New Run Entertainment, Secular Bird and Seed Music,
      released a series of new songs, including 28 albums, and launched
      successful marketing programs to promote the new releases
      simultaneously over Internet and wireless platforms. Subsequently,
      "Love Embrace" by Kuo Shu Yao (better known as "Yao Yao"), topped the
      Taiwan best-seller list as album sales soared for 2 consecutive weeks.
      Another Seed Music's popular singer, Landy Wen ("Wen Lan"), held a
      press conference in Beijing to promote her latest album "Dancing
      Queen" on October 27. Huayi Brothers Music artist, Laure Shang ("Shang
      Wen Jie") also released her most impressive album so far, "Time Lady"
      during this quarter.

  --  Hurray! artists, including Landy Wen received awards for their
      outstanding performances at various prestigious music award ceremonies
      in Asia, including "Best EP" for Landy Wen.

  Business Outlook

  Completion of Merger with Ku6 Holding Limited ("Ku6")

On January 21, 2010, the Company announced the completion, effective January 18, 2010, of the previously announced merger with Ku6, a leading online video portal in China, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement by and among Hurray!, Ku6 and the shareholders of Ku6 dated as of November 26, 2009. Following the completion of this merger, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Danian Chen and Mr. Shanyou Li to the Hurray! Board of Directors, effective January 19, 2010.

Note to the Financial Information

The unaudited financial information disclosed above is preliminary. The audit of the financial statements and related notes to be included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 is still in progress. Adjustments to the financial statements may be identified when audit work is completed, which could result in significant differences from the audited financial statements to this preliminary unaudited financial information relating to. In addition, because management's evaluation of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting in connection with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has not yet been completed, the Company makes no representation as to the effectiveness of those internal controls as of the end of the Company's fiscal year 2009.

  Conference Call

  The Company will host a conference call
   to discuss the fourth quarter and 2009
   fiscal year results at

              10: 00 pm Eastern Standard Time
  Time:       on February 28, 2010
              or 11:00 am Beijing/Hong Kong
              Time on March 1, 2010

  The dial-
   in
   number:   +1-800-510-9691 (US)
             +1-617-614-3453(International)
             Password: 65049841

  A replay of the call will be available
   from March 1, 2010 until March 8, 2010
   as follows:
             +1-888-286-8010  (US)
             +1-617-801-6888  (International)
             Password: 28033228

Additionally, a live and archived web cast of this call will be available at: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=187793&s=wm&e=2732667

  or http://www.hurray.com.cn/english/home.htm

  About Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.

Hurray! is a leading company in artist development, music production and offline distribution in China through its record labels and also organizes concerts and other music events in China through its music subsidiaries.

Hurray! is also a leading online distributor of music and music-related products such as ringtones, ringbacktones, and truetones to mobile users in China through the full range of wireless value-added services platforms over mobile networks and through the internet.

The Company also provides a wide range of other wireless value-added services to mobile users in China, including games, pictures and animation, community, and other media and entertainment services.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward- looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "believes" and similar statements. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: continued competitive pressures in China's wireless value-added services market; changes in technology and consumer demand in this market; the risk that Hurray! may not be able to control its expenses in future periods; Hurray!'s ability to succeed in the music development, production and distribution business, with which it has only limited experience; changes in the policies of the mobile operators in China or the laws governing wireless value-added services; the state of Hurray!'s relationships with China's mobile operators and the risk that Hurray! may be subject to further sanctions and penalties from them in future periods; and other risks outlined in Hurray!'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 20-F. Hurray! does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law.

(1) A non-GAAP measure, which is defined as net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding company except for income (loss) before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization.

                          Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.
              Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                         As of                As of
                                       December              December
                                      31, 2009(1)            31, 2008
                                                          (As Adjusted)(1)
                                       (in thousands of U.S. dollars)

  Assets
  Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents             $48,489                 $59,473
  Short-term investment                  10,000                       -
  Accounts receivable, net                3,192                  12,658
   Prepaid expenses and other
   current assets                         1,834                   4,170
  Amount due from related parties            63                     745
   Current deferred tax assets                -                     363
   Inventories, net                         197                     255
  Receivable on disposal of subsidiary        -                      47
                                    -----------------------------------
  Total current assets                   63,775                  77,711

  Deposits and other non-current assets     332                     720
  Prepaid acquisition cost                    -                   2,507
  Property and equipment, net               880                     980
  Acquired intangible assets, net         1,082                   1,945
  Investment in equity affiliate              -                     825
  Goodwill                                2,099                   3,157
  Non-current deferred tax assets             -                     479
                                    -----------------------------------
  Total assets                          $68,168                 $88,324
                                    ===================================

  Liabilities and shareholders' equity
  Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                       $3,959                  $2,454
  Accrued expenses and other
   current liabilities                    6,261                   3,033
  Amount due to related parties             440                     208
  Income tax payable                        655                     124
  Current deferred tax liabilities           12                     497
                                    -----------------------------------
  Total current liabilities              11,327                   6,316

  Long term payable                          17                      24
  Non-current deferred tax
   liabilities                              263                     292
                                    -----------------------------------
  Total liabilities                      11,607                   6,632
                                    -----------------------------------

  Redeemable non-controlling interest       371                       -

  Shareholders' equity:
  Ordinary shares                           110                     110
  Additional paid-in capital             75,190                  75,013
  Accumulated deficit                   (30,859)                 (8,201)
  Accumulated other comprehensive
   income                                 9,954                   9,987
                                    -----------------------------------
  Total Hurray! Holding
   shareholders' equity                  54,395                  76,909
                                    -----------------------------------
  Non-controlling interest(2)             1,795                   4,783
                                    -----------------------------------
  Total shareholders' equity             56,190                  81,692
                                    -----------------------------------
  Total liabilities and
   shareholders' equity                 $68,168                 $88,324
                                    ===================================

                               Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.
               Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

                       For the three months ended       For the year ended
                       December        December        December     December
                          31,             31,             31,          31,
                         2009            2008            2009         2008
                        (in thousands of U.S.         (in thousands of U.S.
                         dollars, except share         dollars, except share
                         and per share data)           and per share data)
                       --------         -------        --------     -------
  Revenues:
  Wireless value- added
   services               2,300         11,454         20,169        42,672
  Recorded music          3,870          2,972         14,473        11,287
                       --------        -------       --------       -------
  Total revenues          6,170         14,426         34,642        53,959

  Cost of revenues:
  Wireless value- added
   Services               1,538         11,117         15,332        32,840
  Recorded music          3,392          2,586         12,625         6,730
                       --------        -------       --------       -------
  Total cost of revenues  4,930         13,703         27,957        39,570
                       --------        -------       --------       -------
  Gross profit            1,240            723          6,685        14,389

  Operating expenses:
  Product development        88            154            467           992
  Selling and marketing   1,116          2,370          6,330         9,132
  General and
   Administrative         4,518          2,520         22,992        11,427
   Impairment of goodwill   584            965          3,593         2,675
  Gain on reduction of Unicom
   liability                  -              -              -        (1,557)
  Total operating
   expenses               6,306          6,009         33,382        22,669
                       --------        -------       --------       -------

  Loss from operations   (5,066)        (5,286)       (26,697)       (8,280)

  Interest income            83            215            454         1,613
  Other income               37              6            342           247
  Interest expense           (3)             -            (14)            -
  Foreign exchange loss       -         (4,518)             -        (8,990)
  Gain on reduction of
   acquisition payable        -              -              -         5,000
                       --------        -------       --------       -------
  Loss before provision for
   income taxes, equity in
   (loss) earnings of
   affiliate             (4,949)        (9,583)       (25,915)      (10,410)

  Income tax (benefit)
   expense                    6            (93)           234           486
                       --------        -------       --------       -------
  Loss before equity in
   (loss) earnings of
   affiliate             (4,955)        (9,490)       (26,149)      (10,896)

  Equity in (loss)earnings of
   affiliate, net of tax   (377)            30           (704)           64
   Impairment of the
    investment in music
    equity affiliate          -              -           (210)       (1,871)

  Loss from continuing
   operations            (5,332)        (9,460)       (27,063)      (12,703)
   Discontinued operations:
  Gain on sale of subsidiary,
   net of tax                 -             47            222           413
     
  Net loss               (5,332)        (9,413)       (26,841)      (12,290)
  Less: Net loss attributable
   to the non- controlling
   interest(2)              746            235          4,183           337

  Net loss attributable
   to Hurray!
   Holding Company       (4,586)        (9,178)       (22,658)      (11,953)

  Net loss per share- basic
  Loss from continuing
   Operations            ($0.00)        ($0.00)        ($0.01)       ($0.01)
   Gain from discontinued   
    operations            $0.00          $0.00          $0.00         $0.00
   Net loss              ($0.00)        ($0.00)        ($0.01)       ($0.01)

  Net loss per ADS- basic
  Loss from continuing
   Operations            ($0.21)        ($0.42)        ($1.04)       ($0.57)
   Gain from discontinued
    operations            $0.00          $0.00          $0.01         $0.02
   Net loss              ($0.21)        ($0.42)        ($1.03)       ($0.55)

  Net loss per share- diluted
  Loss from continuing
   operations            ($0.00)        ($0.00)        ($0.01)       ($0.01)
   Gain from discontinued
    operations            $0.00          $0.00          $0.00         $0.00
   Net loss              ($0.00)        ($0.00)        ($0.01)       ($0.01)

  Net loss per ADS- diluted
  Loss from continuing
   Operations            ($0.21)       ($0.42)         ($1.04)       ($0.57)
   Gain from discontinued
    operations            $0.00          $0.00          $0.01         $0.02
   Net loss              ($0.21)        ($0.42)        ($1.03)       ($0.55)
   
  Weighted average shares
   used in calculating
   basic loss per
   share           2,197,770,091 2,189,982,906  2,196,291,947  2,185,615,129
  Weighted average
   ADSs used in
   calculating
   basic loss per
   ADS                21,977,701    21,899,829     21,962,919     21,856,151
  Weighted average
   shares used in
   calculating diluted
   loss per
   share           2,197,770,091 2,189,982,906  2,196,291,947  2,185,615,129
  Weighted average
   ADSs used in
   calculating diluted
   loss per ADS       21,977,701    21,899,829     21,962,919     21,856,151

  The use of non-GAAP financial measures:

To supplement its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States, Hurray! uses a non-GAAP measure of EBITDA, which is adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain expenses. Hurray!'s management believes the use of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that are not related to the company's operations. This non-GAAP financial measure also facilitates management's internal comparisons to Hurray!'s historical performance and our competitors' operating results. Hurray! believes this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. The presentation of this additional financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.  Please see below financial table for a reconciliation of EBITDA.

Reconciliation of Net loss attributable to Hurray! Holding Company under GAAP to EBITDA for the following periods:

                                  For the three months       For the year
                                          ended                 ended
                                  December   December    December   December
                                     31,        31,         31,        31,
                                    2009       2008        2009       2008
                                   (in thousands of       (in thousands of
                                     U.S. dollars)           U.S. dollars)
                                  --------   --------    --------   --------
  Net loss attributable to
   Hurray! Holding Company        ($4,586)   ($9,178)   ($22,658)  ($11,953)
  Add (deduct):
  Interest expense                      3          -          14          -
  Income tax expense (benefit)          6        (93)        234        486
  Depreciation and amortization       185        712       2,245      3,340
  Interest income                     (83)      (215)       (454)    (1,613)
                                  --------   --------    --------   --------
  EBITDA                          ($4,475)   ($8,774)   ($20,619)   ($9,740)
                                  ========   ========    ========   ========

(1) Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 810 (formerly referred to as SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No.51"). ASC 810, which was retrospectively applied, requires non-controlling interests to be separately presented as a component of stockholders' equity on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

(2) December 31, 2008 balances were extracted from the form 6-K for the quarters ended December 31, 2008, as adjusted resulting from the adoption of ASC 810.

  For more information, please contact:
  Christina Low
  Investor Relations Officer
  Tel: 8610-88695237
  IR@hurray.com.cn

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Source: Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.
   

CONTACT:  Christina Low, Investor Relations Officer, Tel: 8610-88695237,
IR@hurray.com.cn

Web Site:  http://www.hurray.com.cn/

Verizon Waives Charges for All Residential Long-Distance and Verizon Wireless Calls From U.S. to Chile, From Feb. 26 to Mar. 6

Verizon Wireless Enables Customers to Donate to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Chile

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Responding to the devastating earthquake in Chile, Verizon will waive all long-distance usage charges for calls from its residential landline and Verizon Wireless phones to Chile, from Feb. 26 through Mar. 6.*   The company will also waive all Verizon Prepaid Phone Card charges for all long-distance calls placed from the U.S. to Chile.

"This is an excruciatingly difficult time for our customers with loved ones in Chile," said Susan Retta, vice president of consumer products for Verizon. "We want to help alleviate some of the agony being experienced by our customers trying to reach loved ones in Chile. Waiving the calling charges will help our customers focus on tracking down and keeping in touch with their family and friends without having to also worry about the cost of the call."

Beginning Friday (Feb. 26), all calls made from a Verizon residential landline phone to Chile will be rated at $0.00 per minute. Verizon will also provide credit in future bill statements for long-distance charges for calls to Chile that were made or may have been billed since Feb. 26.**

Additionally, customers with the Verizon International Single Rate plan who have either 300 or 500 minutes of long-distance calling can call Chile without using any minutes from their time-allotment blocks.

When a customer uses a Verizon Prepaid Phone Card to call Chile, no minutes will be taken off the card, regardless of when it was purchased.  Verizon Prepaid Phone Cards can be obtained at many retail locations across the U.S.

Starting immediately and retroactive to the time of the earthquake, Verizon Wireless customers with regular monthly bills can make calls to connect with family and friends in Chile at no cost when they're on the Verizon Wireless network in the U.S. Verizon Wireless customers with monthly bills who receive calls from Chile will also receive those calls free of charge. Verizon Wireless is also making calls free for at least one week. Calls made while roaming are billed at normal rates. (For more information on Verizon Wireless, visit http://news.vzw.com/.)

Verizon Helping Chile

Verizon Wireless teams are working with international relief organizations to provide mobile giving options for customers who wish to donate to the earthquake relief efforts. All Verizon Wireless customers who pay a monthly bill, including those formerly with Alltel, can contribute to Chilean earthquake relief efforts via their mobile phones. To make a $10 donation to Habitat for Humanity, text the word "CHILE" to 25383; to make a $10 donation to World Vision, text the word "CHILE" to 20222. Customers will receive a text response to confirm the $10 donation, and 100 percent of customers' donations will go directly to the relief organization's efforts to help the victims of the Chilean earthquake. Additional international relief organizations are expected to begin mobile giving campaigns soon.

Verizon Wireless donates the cost of the back-and-forth text messages. Customers will not be charged for the text messages, and the $10 donation will appear on their regular monthly bills.

*Only long-distance usage charges associated with calls made from residential landlines terminating to wireline or wireless destinations in Chile will be waived from Feb. 26 - Mar 6.  All other fees including taxes, surcharges, monthly recurring charges (MRCs), minimum spend levels (MSLs), monthly minimum charges (MMCs), etc will continue to apply.  Post-paid calling card charges to Chile will also be waived.

**If long-distance calling fees were charged, credits will be issued in a future bill statement.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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Source: Verizon
   

CONTACT:  Ellen Yu (Long Distance Calling), +1-908-559-3496,
ellen.yu@verizon.com, or Jeffrey Nelson (Verizon Wireless), +1-917-968-9175,
jeffrey.nelson@verizonwireless.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizon.com/

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TriCipher myOneLogin SignatureBook Offers Digital Signatures On-Demand

TriCipher Offers Hosted Version of Digital Signing Solution

LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 28 -- TriCipher, a leading provider of Internet identity services, today announced a hosted, on-demand version of its powerful digital signature solution. myOneLogin SignatureBook is an on-demand service that accelerates and streamlines business processes requiring non-repudiable signatures across different groups, organizations or geographic locations. It supports a number of different online credentials, including a clientless credential and the SAFE-BioPharma digital signature widely adopted in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

"The SAFE-BioPharma® signature standard provides a high level of trust assurance for digital identities, and is instrumental to speeding processes and reducing costs in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries," said Mollie Shields-Uehling, president and CEO, SAFE-BioPharma Association.  "The TriCipher myOneLogin SignatureBook service offers SAFE-BioPharma members a means of improving business process and simplifying the signing process.  This service will be especially attractive to the growing body of smaller companies which have joined SAFE-BioPharma as a step toward improving their workflows and converting to paperless operations."

myOneLogin SignatureBook collects digital signatures on an electronic document, automatically applying signature policies and streamlining processes of collecting and validating signatures.  It creates an original, signed version of a final document as well as a flattened PDF without active signature blocks, suitable for distribution.  As an on-demand service, myOneLogin SignatureBook is easy to deploy, and is particularly useful for organizations with many business processes requiring signatures by multiple parties.  The service offers several different signature methods, including a TriCipher clientless credential and with credentials compliant with the SAFE-BioPharma digital signature standard. myOneLogin SignatureBook is the in-the-cloud, hosted version of the on-premise TriCipher mySignatureBook digital signing solution.

"Digital signatures are a natural extension of the Internet identity services that we provide at TriCipher, making it easier and more secure to do business on the web," said John De Santis, chairman and CEO at TriCipher. "The on-premise TriCipher mySignatureBook solution is already adopted in large pharmaceutical organizations. By offering these capabilities as an on-demand service, we deliver on the promise of digital signatures for a wider range of businesses."

  For more information, please visit http://www.myOneLogin.com.

  About TriCipher

TriCipher, Inc. provides Internet identity services to protect web and enterprise portals, the people that use them and the business processes that flow through them against fraud and identity theft. TriCipher myOneLogin(TM) is the first secure, on-demand offering that delivers strong authentication, single sign-on (SSO) and federation capabilities for web applications in a single solution. The TriCipher Armored Credential System(TM) (TACS) is a unified authentication system that enables companies to deploy and manage multiple types of credentials from a single infrastructure. Through this flexible "Authentication Ladder," TriCipher protects customer investment by adjusting authentication strength to defeat new threats and to meet regulatory changes without the need to implement a new infrastructure. Founded in 2000, TriCipher is headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif. The company is funded by ArrowPath Venture Capital, EPIC Ventures, Intel Capital, RBC Technology Ventures, and Trident Capital.

SAFE-BioPharma® is a trademark of SAFE-BioPharma Association. Any use of this trademark requires approval from SAFE-BioPharma Association.

Source: TriCipher
   

CONTACT:  Dan Brennan of  Corporate Ink, +1-617-969-9192,
dbrennan@corporateink.com, for TriCipher

Web Site:  http://www.tricipher.com/
http://www.myonelogin.com/

Global Cyberwarfare Market Worth a Total of $8.12bn in 2009 - New Report on ASDReports.com

Visiongain calculates that the global cyberwarfare market was worth a total of $8.12bn in 2009. Visiongain expects to continue to see significant sales growth.

LONDON, Feb. 28 -- Visiongain calculates that the global cyberwarfare market was worth a total of $8.12bn in 2009. Visiongain expects to continue to see significant sales growth.

The means for launching cyber weapons are cheap, easily accessible and quickly deployable. Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. The potential for massive disruption has made cyberwarfare a major cause for concern for the governments of all nations.

Estonia came under cyber attack in 2007 at the time of a political dispute with Russia. The internet sites of Estonian banks, companies, government ministries, newspapers and political parties were targeted by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

A year later, Georgian web pages were attacked by civilians as Russia carried out real-world military strikes during the South Ossetia War. During 2009, serious cyber incidents continued to occur, with attacks on the institutions of countries including South Korea and the US.

In January 2010, it was reported that Google was considering withdrawing from China after its network suffered a sophisticated cyber attack. Google claimed that the email accounts of Chinese human rights activists had been targeted.

As the threat of cyber attacks becomes more serious, demand from governments and armed forces for more effective computer security tools is likely to grow. The use of computers to wage war in cyberspace and deployment of defensive measures to protect critical networks is on the rise.

More governments are anticipated to accelerate plans to develop both defensive and offensive cyberwarfare capabilities, as well as establishing dedicated centres for co-ordinating cyber responses. The cyber-security boom offers a range of business opportunities for both defence companies and software developers.

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CONTACT:  Stefan Koopman of ASD Media, +31-204869620,
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CareTech Solutions Showcases Web Portal for Hospital Boards and Administrators at HIMSS10

BoardNet(TM) Provides Secure Online Boardroom for Hospitals and Their Boards

TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- CareTech Solutions (www.caretech.com), an information technology (IT) and Web products and services company serving U.S. hospitals and health systems, will showcase BoardNet(TM), the company's secure internet portal for hospital boards and administrators in its booth (Hall C; 1242) at HIMSS10 annual conference and exhibition at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The product will also be featured during a live speaking engagement in the Compuware Theater (Hall B; 4608) on March 1 at 2:45 p.m.

"The focus on healthcare reform and regulation, combined with the growing attention on board performance and governance, has prompted hospital administrators and boards to seek solutions that offer improved transparency and operating efficiencies," said Chris Catallo, executive director, Web Products and Services, CareTech Solutions. "BoardNet answers the call with IT functionality that balances openness in governance with privacy and security. The result is a protected, yet collaborative online boardroom that promotes rapid and effective decision-making while reducing the costs associated with a time-consuming, paper-intensive process."

  Key features of BoardNet are:
  --  Easy to use
  --  Accessible from anywhere via the Internet
  --  Secure, permission-based
  --  Centralized document repository
  --  Eliminates bulky briefing books and materials
  --  Discussion forums available
  --  Tracking and confirmation capabilities
  --  Provides most current and pertinent information
  --  Pre-organized, prioritized for each user
  --  At your fingertips during board meetings

  About CareTech Solutions

CareTech Solutions, Inc., an information technology and web products and services provider for more than 120 U.S. hospitals and health systems, creates value for clients through customized solutions that contribute to improving patient care while lowering healthcare costs. From implementing emerging technologies to supporting day-to-day operations, CareTech offers clients expert services across the entire patient data lifecycle.

CareTech Solutions is the 2008 and 2009 Best in KLAS award recipient in the IT Outsourcing (Extensive) segment, as ranked by healthcare executives and professionals in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report.

For more information, please visit www.caretech.com.

Source: CareTech Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Anne Santori, APR, Public Relations Manager, Office:  +1-248
-823-0908, Mobile: +1-248-312-8385, anne.santori@caretech.com

Web Site:  http://www.caretech.com/

CareTech Solutions Presents Specialized Healthcare Call Center at HIMSS10

Service Desk Offers Clinicians 24/7/365 IT Support

TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- CareTech Solutions (www.caretech.com), an information technology (IT) and Web products and services company serving U.S. hospitals and health systems, will showcase Service Desk, the company's IT call center offering for hospitals and health systems at HIMSS10 annual conference and exhibition at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The product will be on display in the company's booth (Hall C; 1242), as well as, featured several times in a live speaking engagement in the Compuware Theater (Hall B; 4608) on March 2 at 4:45 p.m., and again on March 3 at 11:30 a.m.

"CareTech's in-depth knowledge of hospital processes and protocols, information flows and the applications that support this work is the foundation for our Service Desk offering," offers Karl Graham, senior director of Resolution Center, CareTech Solutions. "Our call center employees are rigorously trained on the workings of the hospital first; this prepares them to handle all infrastructure and application questions with immediate resolution for all end users. CareTech's healthcare specific service desk provides the specialized support needed for hospital's complex IT services; freeing up clinicians to provide excellent patient care."

  Key features of CareTech Solutions Service Desk are:
  --  24/7/365 staffing and operation from Troy, Michigan
  --  A single point-of-contact for all hospital IT issues and requests,
      including the sometimes difficult legacy systems, through the use of
      an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
  --  Service desk analysts are Certified Help Desk Professionals by STI
      Knowledge and are trained and experienced in all major healthcare
      software applications and hold technical certifications including
      Microsoft, A+, etc.
  --  Integration of hospital IT tools into a front-line service desk for
      proactive monitoring of hospital IT infrastructure and applications.
      This enables the call center employee to immediately know which area
      of the hospital the call is coming from, status of the systems, and in
      some cases, identification of an issue before a call comes in.
  --  Customized service request tool that can streamline internal processes
      and eliminate paperwork for routine requests such as systems access,
      cell phones, and other incidents.
  --  Monthly detailed reports covering Service Desk monitoring, performance
      review, service level performance metrics and customer feedback.

The CareTech Service Desk is a scalable solution and hospitals can share the service across multiple hospital sites making it an affordable solution for both large and small hospitals.  In most cases, CareTech can implement the service desk within 12 weeks.

About CareTech Solutions

CareTech Solutions, Inc., an information technology and web products and services provider for more than 120 U.S. hospitals and health systems, creates value for clients through customized solutions that contribute to improving patient care while lowering healthcare costs. From implementing emerging technologies to supporting day-to-day operations, CareTech offers clients expert services across the entire patient data lifecycle.

CareTech Solutions is the 2008 and 2009 Best in KLAS award recipient in the IT Outsourcing (Extensive) segment, as ranked by healthcare executives and professionals in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report.

For more information, please visit www.caretech.com.

Source: CareTech Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Anne Santori, APR, Public Relations Manager, Office:
+1-248-823-0908, Mobile: +1-248-312-8385, anne.santori@caretech.com

Web Site:  http://www.caretech.com/

CareTech Solutions Enhances its Information Technology Offerings for Hospitals

Company's Focus on Serving Hospitals' Unique IT Needs Drives New Portfolio Approach to IT Service and eHealth Offerings on Display at HIMSS10

TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- CareTech Solutions (www.caretech.com), an information technology (IT) and Web products and services company serving U.S. hospitals and health systems, will showcase its full IT service and eHealth Web portfolio during HIMSS10 annual conference and exhibition at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Opportunities to learn more about the company's complete array of offerings including: Service Desk, Data Center, Data Recovery, as well as, full or partial IT outsourcing, for which the company has been named Best in KLAS for Extensive IT Outsourcing two years running, are available by visiting the CareTech Solutions HIMSS10 booth (Hall C; 1242).

"CareTech Solutions is pleased to participate in HIMSS again this year; especially with our expanded portfolio of IT service and eHealth web offerings," said Jim Giordano, president and CEO for CareTech Solutions. "It's through active participation in industry forums, such as HIMSS, that we're able to listen and learn more about the specific IT issues and challenges facing hospital administrators such as meeting meaningful use requirements. Listening and responding to those needs is the driver behind CareTech's decision to provide a broader array of specific services offerings, in addition to our full IT outsourcing model. We've received great feedback on the approach, including several pieces of new business that confirm our customers are getting the offerings they need to manage their unique, and complex IT challenges."

  CareTech Solutions at HIMSS10 Schedule of Events

  Monday, March 1

12:30 p.m.; CareTech Solutions booth #1242 Hall C - CareTech CEO and President, Jim Giordano, will present five Rising Star Awards to hospitals in honor of their advancements in healthcare IT

2:45 - 3:30 p.m.; Compuware Theater booth #4608 - Portals that work for your Board Members, presented by Chris Catallo, executive director, Web Services, CareTech Solutions

Tuesday, March 2

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.; Compuware theater booth #4608 Hall B - Proactive Performance Monitoring & Management , The Columbian Basin Story presented by Eric Foote, chief technical architect, CareTech Solutions

4:45 - 5:30 p.m.; Compuware Theater booth #4608 Hall B- Meaningful Use requires Meaningful Support presented by  Karl Graham, senior director, Resolution Center, CareTech Solutions

Wednesday, March 3

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; Compuware Theater booth #4608 Hall B- Meaningful Use requires Meaningful Support presented by  Karl Graham, senior director, Resolution Center, CareTech Solutions

2:15 p.m.; HIMSS10 Educational Session #213 in the Georgia Ballroom #1 - Lessons Learned on the CPOE Journey at a Community Hospital featuring Dr. William Kose senior vice president, Medical Affairs, Blanchard Valley Health System; and Jeff Bell, director, Client Services, CareTech Solutions

2:30 - 3:15 p.m.; Compuware theater booth #4608 - Proactive Performance Monitoring & Management, The Columbian Basin Story presented by Eric Foote, chief technical architect, CareTech Solutions

About CareTech Solutions

CareTech Solutions, Inc., an information technology and web products and services provider for more than 120 U.S. hospitals and health systems, creates value for clients through customized solutions that contribute to improving patient care while lowering healthcare costs. From implementing emerging technologies to supporting day-to-day operations, CareTech offers clients expert services across the entire patient data lifecycle.

CareTech Solutions is the 2008 and 2009 Best in KLAS award recipient in the IT Outsourcing (Extensive) segment, as ranked by healthcare executives and professionals in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report.

For more information, please visit www.caretech.com.

Source: CareTech Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Anne Santori, APR, Public Relations Manager, Office:
+1-248-823-0908, Mobile: +1-248-312-8385, anne.santori@caretech.com

Web Site:  http://www.caretech.com/

CareTech Solutions Honors Five Hospitals with Rising Star Awards

Company's CEO Cites Significant IT Accomplishments during Annual Award Program

TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- CareTech Solutions (www.caretech.com), an information technology (IT) and Web products and services company serving U.S. hospitals and health systems, will honor five of its clients with Rising Star Awards on Monday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. from the company's booth (Hall C; 1242) at HIMSS10 annual conference and exhibition at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  The company presents the award annually to hospital clients that applied IT to significantly improve patient quality while reducing operating costs.

"CareTech recognizes that every hospital is different, including in the IT challenges they face," said Jim Giordano, CEO and president of CareTech Solutions. "The Rising Star Award is one way we get to recognize our clients who, over the last year, successfully executed significant IT infrastructure, processing and overall service performance programs to address the challenges while positively affecting their hospital's bottom line. This is really hard work and we're honored to showcase it."

The 2009 Rising Star Award recipients are:

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay, Ohio - Blanchard Valley Health System is the nonprofit parent corporation of an integrated regional health system.  Originally founded in 1891, Blanchard Valley is now governed by a community board of trustees representing large and small business, education, law, medicine and finance.  Dr. William Kose, chief medical officer, will be accepting the award on behalf of the hospital.

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston, Maine - The Central Maine Medical Center is an integrated healthcare delivery organization serving central and western Maine. CMMC's acute care facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. Other CMMC affiliates provide various outpatient and clinical services and maintain residential care facilities. The award will be accepted by Tanya Freeman, chief information officer.

Continuum Health Partners; New York City, N.Y. - Continuum Health Partners is a non profit hospital system that comprises five historically distinguished hospitals: Beth Israel Medical Center, Roosevelt Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Long Island College Hospital and The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Eli Tarlow, director of service delivery, will accept the award.

Crittenton Hospital Medical Center; Rochester, Mich. - Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is a 290-bed, non-profit community hospital.  Crittenton is dedicated to enhancing the health status of the individuals and communities it serves in partnership with physicians, employees and community members.  Dr. David Bauer, head of emergency room services, will be accepting the award for the hospital.

Garden City Hospital; Garden City, Mich. - Garden City Hospital provides comprehensive health care services, osteopathic medical education, and health care related programs to the community at large. Dan Babb, chief financial officer, will be accepting the award on behalf of the hospital.

About CareTech Solutions

CareTech Solutions, Inc., an information technology and web products and services provider for more than 120 U.S. hospitals and health systems, creates value for clients through customized solutions that contribute to improving patient care while lowering healthcare costs. From implementing emerging technologies to supporting day-to-day operations, CareTech offers clients expert services across the entire patient data lifecycle.

CareTech Solutions is the 2008 and 2009 Best in KLAS award recipient in the IT Outsourcing (Extensive) segment, as ranked by healthcare executives and professionals in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report.

For more information, please visit www.caretech.com.

Source: CareTech Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Anne Santori, APR, Public Relations Manager, Office:  +1-248
-823-0908, Mobile: +1-248-312-8385, anne.santori@caretech.com

Web Site:  http://www.caretech.com/

mGive Powers Mobile Donations for Earthquake Victims in Chile

Saturday Morning's Magnitude 8.8 Quake Causes Significant Damage; Mobile Accord's mGive.com Division Powering Several Text Donation Campaigns to Help Relief Efforts

DENVER, Feb. 27 -- Within hours of the Magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile, Mobile Accord was asked by several of its nonprofit clients to launch text donation campaigns to aid the victims of the earthquake.

The recent mobile donation campaigns for Haiti highlighted the powerful potential of mobile technology to help relieve human suffering. The text message campaigns for Haiti conducted by charitable organizations and powered by Mobile Accord's mGive system raised more than $38 million in the six weeks since the earthquake struck there.

mGive is working with several non-profits to raise donations for the earthquake victims in Chile. The company works closely with major US carriers and the mGive Foundation to process donations. For those who want to donate to the relief effort, a simple text message pledges $10.

Text donation options for nonprofits providing disaster relief in Chile through mGive include:

  --  Friends of the World Food Program, text CHILE to 50555
  --  Operation USA, text REBUILD to 50555
  --  Convoy of Hope, text  4CHILE to 50555

When prompted, mobile donors should reply with YES to confirm the one-time gift. The $10 one-time donation will appear on the donor's next mobile bill. All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be printed at mGive.org/receipt.

"We are still waiting to get the full picture on the size and scope of this latest disaster. Depending on these reports it is quite possible other nonprofits will follow suit and launch additional mGive campaigns to help in the relief efforts," said James Eberhard, Founder and Chairman of Mobile Accord and mGive.com.

About Mobile Accord / mGive

Mobile Accord's mGive Division is the innovator and leader in mobile technology for nonprofit organizations, powering mobile donations in the United States.  Founded in 2005, Mobile Accord was the first company in the U.S. to offer mobile tools specifically built for nonprofit organizations.  Mobile Accord and mGive serve more than 250 leading nonprofit organizations and has raised more 95% of all funds raised via text message giving.

Source: Mobile Accord
   

CONTACT:  Tony Aiello, mGive, +1-720-989-3535, taiello@mgive.com; Jody
Peake, OnPR, +1-503-802-4410, mgive@onpr.com

I don't hide the fact that I'm a libertarian and one of the tenets of that is to uphold personal freedoms and have a limited federal government. The Federal Government wants to intrude on one of the most basic rights that we are given when we are created, the ability to speak freely and openly; I mean, on the internet. The government wants power to oversee areas of the internet and wants to be able to control certain aspects.

Let's look at their comments.

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In the physical world, I associate the dynamics of a natural ecosystem with two important concepts: first, the presence of some set of biological laws such as natural selection, that second, leads to a balance or equilibrium state so that even when there is a disturbance these natural operations and laws bring the ecosystem back to a equilibrium state (maybe different than before, but an equilibrium).

Applying this concept to the online ecosystem could lead us to accept the idea that the Internet is self-regulating and there is some natural order that will always emerge no matter how the system may be disturbed. From this concept some argue that policymakers should just leave the Internet alone.

In fact, "leaving the Internet alone" has been the nation’s Internet policy since the Internet was first commercialized in the mid-1990s. The primary government imperative then was just to get out of the way to encourage its growth. And the policy set forth in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was: "to preserve the vibrant and competitive free market that presently exists for the Internet and other interactive computer services, unfettered by Federal or State regulation."

This was the right policy for the United States in the early stages of the Internet, and the right message to send to the rest of the world. But that was then and this is now.

That was then and this is now? What changed? You don't think that the internet has become a medium to allow political views to be disseminated to large audiences of like minded people would be the cause? No... Couldn't be. My question to you, why is it when something works does the Federal Government want to regulate it?

What's the purpose of the Federal Government regulating the internet? This is what the document says are problems.

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• If users do not trust that their credit card numbers and private information are safe on the Internet, they won’t use it.
• If content providers do not trust that their content will be protected, they will threaten to stop putting it online.
• If large enterprises don’t have confidence that their network will not be breached over the Internet, they will disconnect their network and limit access to business partners and customers.
• If foreign governments do not trust the Internet governance systems, they will threaten to balkanize the Domain Name System which will jeopardize the worldwide reach of the Internet.

People won't buy stuff on the internet? Please, what are the Feds looking at? The next three are FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) trying to evoke a emotional knee-jerk reaction. All the points are unfounded and even if they were, government needs to stay out and let the internet manage itself as it has done for a long time.

What are the goals of this new policy?

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• Privacy policy. Here’s the question: How can we enable the development of innovative new services and applications that will make intensive use of personal information but at same time protect users against harm and unwanted intrusion into their privacy? We are launching a series of listening sessions this spring with industry, advocates and academics in the field, and will follow up with a notice of inquiry and public outreach events.
• Child protection and Freedom of Expression: As more children go online, how do we ensure proper targeting of law enforcement resources against serious crime while remembering that most important line of defense against harmful content is the well- informed and engaged parent or teacher? Later this year, the Online Safety Technology Working Group, created by Congress and convened by NTIA, will issue a report on the state of the art in child protection strategies online.
• Cybersecurity: How do we meet the security challenge posed by the global Internet which will require increased law enforcement and private sector technology innovation yet respect citizen privacy and protect civil liberties. We’re participating in a Commerce Department cybersecurity initiative that will address these issues, particularly as they relate to improving the preparedness of industry for cyber attacks.
• Copyright protection: How do we protect against illegal piracy of copyrighted works and intellectual property on the Internet while preserving the rights of users to access lawful content? NTIA and our sister agency at the Department of Commerce, the US Patent and Trademark Office, are beginning a comprehensive consultation process that will help the Administration develop a forward-looking set of policies to address online copyright infringement in a balanced, Internet-savvy manner.
• Internet Governance: In our role administering the Federal government’s relationship with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), how do we ensure that ICANN serves the public interest and conducts its activities with the openness and transparency that the global Internet community demands? Last fall, NTIA and ICANN set forth a framework for technical coordination of the naming and numbering system and I am looking forward to soon participating in the first of the administrative reviews to ensure that these commitments are carried out in full.

Slippery slope? No, it is a avalanche and we're in the face of it. If you let the Federal Government do this, it will be the end of the internet as you and I know it. What happens when the Feds find something they don't approve of on the internet? You think that child porn is the only thing? No political views would ever be suppressed? Hmm...

Read it for yourself: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/presentations/2010/MediaInstitute_02242010.html

AT&T Stores in Metro New York, New Jersey are Open for Business After Record-Breaking Snowfall

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- As the region digs out from the record-breaking snowfall, AT&T* retail locations in metro New York and New Jersey are operating business as usual to assist customers with all of their wireless communication needs.

"Our specially trained sales team can help customers find vital accessories like car chargers and extra batteries in case there is a loss of power and cases to help keep devices dry," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager of AT&T in New York and New Jersey. "Having a family communications plan, access to weather forecasts and charged wireless devices can help you stay connected to your world even when Old Man Winter visits."

AT&T monitors and maintains its networks 24/7 and conducts readiness drills throughout the year to ensure that the networks and personnel are ready to respond to a weather emergency.

  AT&T's wireless network preparations include:

  --  Testing the high-capacity backup batteries located at every cell site.
  --  Maintaining a robust backup power plan, which include deploying
      extended battery life and portable generators, and maintaining
      existing fixed generators.
  --  Topping off generators with fuel at cell sites and central and
      field-level switching facilities.
  --  Staging mobile cell sites and portable generators in safe locations
      for their immediate deployment once a storm has passed.

AT&T representatives at any of its metro New York and New Jersey retail store locations can provide additional tips for charging extra cell phone batteries and learning to text.  More information on AT&T's disaster preparedness can be found at www.att.com/vitalconnections.

*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.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Ellen Webner, Cell: +1-201-532-7292, ellen.webner@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

SIIG SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) Connectivity Products Now USB-IF Certified

SIIG earns recognition as one of the world's first manufacturers to pass the USB-IF certification and compliance program for their SuperSpeed USB PCIe, ExpressCard adapters and hard disk enclosures

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 27 -- SIIG, the market leader in I/O connectivity products, is proud to be among the world's first manufacturers to pass the USB-IF's (Universal Serial Bus-Implementers Forum) certification and compliance program for SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0).

The USB-IF Compliance and Certification program is the gold standard for testing USB products ensuring product quality and interoperability. Manufacturers may acquire SuperSpeed USB certification and display the SuperSpeed logo on their products once its passed the USB 3.0 quality assurance and compliance testing.

  Among the newly certified SuperSpeed USB products include:
  --  DP SuperSpeed USB 2-Port PCIe (SIIG Part# JU-P20412-S2, SRP - $49.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB 2-Port ExpressCard/34 (SIIG Part# JU-EC0112-S1, SRP -
      $59.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s 3.5" Enclosure (SIIG Part# JU-SA0212-S1,
      SRP - $59.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s HDD Docking (SIIG Part# SC-SA0D12-S1, SRP
      - $59.99)

All of SIIG's SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity products deliver a backward-compatible interconnect that offers improved data transfer rates up to 10x faster than Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) as well as offering optimized power management.

  Other SIIG SuperSpeed USB products also available:
  --  SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" Enclosure (SIIG Part# JU-SA0312-S1,
      SRP - $49.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB to eSATA 3Gb/s Adapter (SIIG Part# JU-SA0412-S1, SRP -
      $49.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB A to A Cable - 1M (SIIG Part# CB-US0112-S1, SRP -
      $19.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB A to A Cable - 2M    (SIIG Part# CB-US0212-S1, SRP -
      $24.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB A to B Cable - 1M    (SIIG Part# CB-US0312-S1, SRP -
      $19.99)
  --  SuperSpeed USB A to B Cable - 2M    (SIIG Part# CB-US0412-S1, SRP -
      $24.99)

  Look for more SuperSpeed USB products coming soon from SIIG.

  About SIIG

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including serial and parallel port adapters, USB (1.1 & 2.0), Serial ATA & Ultra ATA controllers, FireWire (400 & 800), Networking, Sound Cards, and other accessories.

  Media Contact Information

  Contact name:               Michelle Mercado
  Source:                     SIIG, Inc.
  Phone:                      510-413-5323
  Website:                    http://www.siig.com/
  Email:                      michelle.m@siig.com

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/.

Source: SIIG, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Mercado of SIIG, Inc., +1-510-413-5323,
michelle.m@siig.com

Web Site:  http://www.siig.com/

Senator Arlen Specter Poised to Introduce Legislation That Would Force Consumers to Pay More for Debit, Credit

Legislation Would Provide Windfall to Giant Retailers and Convenience Stores

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The office of Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) has indicated to Pennsylvania banks that he will be introducing legislation "imminently" that will shift the cost of accepting debit and credit cards onto consumers.  The bill, which will mirror legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), will allow merchants to effectively surcharge their customers who choose to pay using debit, credit or charge - a practice that is currently illegal in several states.

"This bill is chock full of mystery and innuendo that all add up to one thing: consumers will pay more so merchants can pay less," said Frank Pinto, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers.  "When retailers accept cards in their stores, they receive profits, customers, guaranteed payment, and a golden key to e-commerce - and they shouldn't have their customers pay for this cost of doing business."

"This is an egregious assault on consumer protection," said Trish Wexler, spokeswoman for the Electronic Payments Coalition.  "The bill is disguised as a measure to allow for cash discounts - something that is already allowed by federal law and by all card network contracts - but would instead open up the door for bait-and-switch advertising schemes, charging additional checkout fees at the register, and discrimination against certain card holders."

A November 2009 report from the Government Accountability Office on interchange fees concluded that all of the current policy proposals on the issue - including the proposal that forms the basis of Senator Specter's legislation - would result in higher prices for consumers.

"Customers of Pennsylvania community banks should not have to pay more so that retailers can profit," said Daniel C. Berninger, chairman of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and president & CEO of Muncy Bank and Trust Company, Muncy, PA.  "We hope that Senator Specter will reconsider introducing this harmful legislation."

About Electronic Payments Coalition

The Electronic Payments Coalition is dedicated to protecting consumer value, choice, and competition in electronic payments systems. The coalition is a broad-based group of payment card networks, financial services companies, and financial services trade associations whose primary goal is to educate policy-makers, consumers, and the media about the value of electronic payments systems -- including economic growth, convenience, speed, reliability, and security -- and to ensure the continued growth of global commerce by promoting consumer choice and the stability of the vast payment networks that connect millions of consumers with millions of retailers each and every day.

Source: Electronic Payments Coalition
   

CONTACT:  Trish Wexler of Electronic Payments Coalition, +1-202-288-1238,
trish@electronicpaymentscoalition.org

Verizon Wireless Customers Most Loyal in the Industry

Nation's Largest Wireless Operator Reports Lowest Q4 Churn Rate

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, provider of the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network, is also the leader in customer loyalty, reporting the lowest churn (turnover) rate among the nation's largest wireless carriers in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Churn is an important measure of customer loyalty and represents the percentage of customers who leave their provider in a given period.  Fourth-quarter financial performance announcements - the latest was released today - included the following customer churn rates, based on the average monthly churn for the quarter:

                         Total Customers          Postpaid
    Carrier           (Prepay and Postpaid)      Customers
    -------           ---------------------      ---------
  Verizon Wireless            1.42%                1.06%
  ----------------            ----                 ----
  Carrier X                   1.44%                1.19%
  ---------                   ----                 ----
  Carrier Y                    N/A                 2.11%
  ---------                    ---                 ----
  Carrier Z                    3.3%                 2.5%
  ---------                    ---                  ---



For 20 of the last 21 quarters, Verizon Wireless has led the wireless industry in customer loyalty, reporting the lowest churn rates among the four major U.S. carriers.

Network reliability

"People expect their cell phone to work when they make a call or try get on the internet," said Bill D'Agostino, executive director of network for Verizon Wireless in Southern California.  "That's why we invested nearly $485 million in our California network in 2009, an average of more than $1.3 million a day to give our customers the reliable service they expect."

Verizon Wireless has invested nearly $5.7 billion in its California network since the company was formed in 2000 and operates America's largest and most reliable wireless network.  To learn more about the Verizon Wireless network, visit: http://tinyurl.com/ky6bm

Network leadership

Verizon Wireless was the first wireless provider to offer 3G speeds.  Today the company has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States.  See Verizon Wireless' 3G coverage for yourself; view a map of Verizon Wireless' 3G coverage compared with competitors' 3G coverage at http://vzwmap.verizonwireless.com/dotcom/coveragelocator/images/maps/3Gcompari son.pdf.

To view video of Verizon Wireless' network in action, visit the VerizonWirelessTV channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with  83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.




Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless , +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@verizonwireless.com

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

PGP Corporation to Showcase Trusted Data Protection Solutions at RSA Conference 2010

CEO Phil Dunkelberger To Deliver Keynote on 40 Years of Cloud Computing

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- PGP Corporation, a global leader in trusted data protection, today announced it will showcase its latest trusted data protection solutions at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, CA on March 1-4, 2010. At PGP Corporation's booth #1324, the company is hosting a full schedule of RSA activities including expert sessions that will provide attendees with effective trusted data protection strategies and solutions.

With recently announced PGP® Key Management Server 3.0, global enterprises will be able to address often disparate key management systems and interoperability with third party applications, all based on industry standards.  PGP Corporation is also delivering an upgrade to the PGP Universal(TM) Server which will provide support for the widest range of computing platforms as well as performance, policy and operational enhancements.

To follow is a list of PGP Corporation activities at RSA 2010. For more information on these sessions and activities, or to schedule an executive one-on-one briefing at the conference, please visit the PGP Corporation RSA Conference microsite at: http://www.pgp.com/RSA10.

  CEO Keynote:
  --  Thursday March 4, 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. PT - Phil Dunkelberger, CEO, PGP
      Corporation, "What Can We Learn from 40 Years of Cloud Computing?"
      This session will look at the evolution of cloud computing and
      evaluate what needs to be done to ensure its security and survival.


  Other PGP Corporation Speaking Sessions:
  --  Monday, March 1st, 10:15-11:00 a.m. - Steve Schoenfeld, Vice
      President,  Strategy, PGP Corporation will participate in a panel
      session: "Mission Possible? Data Protection, Compliance, and Incident
      Response in the Cloud."
  --  Wednesday, March 3rd, 9:10-10:20 a.m. - Karthik Krishnan, Sr. Director
      Product Management, PGP Corporation will moderate a panel session on
      "A New Frontier of Unprotected Data- PCI Implications for Cloud
      Computing."
  --  Thursday, March 4th, 8:00-8:50 a.m. - Tim Matthews, Sr. Director
      Product Marketing, PGP Corporation will moderate a panel session on
      "Hit with a Breach? What You Should Know and What It Will Cost You."


  PGP® Booth Demonstrations:


In booth #1324, PGP Corporation will be showcasing its trusted data protection solutions and products, including PGP® Endpoint Data Protection, PGP® File Protection, PGP® Email Protection and PGP TC TrustCenter, a division of PGP Corporation.

  Partner Activities at the PGP® Booth
  --  Intel Corporation - will have a kiosk where PGP Corporation and Intel
      Corporation will be demonstrating an innovative solution to deter
      theft of mobile platforms.
  --  Research in Motion (RIM) - Chris Bender, a BlackBerry® smartphone
      developer, will discuss encryption on their devices. March 2, 3:00
      p.m. and March 3, 4:00 p.m.
  --  Accuvant - Chris Morales, Solutions Engineer and CISSP, will present
      on March 3, 11:00 a.m. and March 4, 12:00 p.m.
  --  ACS - A representative from the company will present on March 3, 1:00
      p.m.


  Other PGP Booth Activities:

  "Lunch and Learn" Sessions


Don't miss this opportunity to hear from experts in the security field. Lunch is provided and space is limited. To register for the Lunch and Learns, please go to: http://www.pgp.com/rsa10/

  --  Larry Poneman - "Cost of a Data Breach," March 2, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  --  Jim Reavis - "Top Threats of Cloud Computing," March 3, 11:30 a.m.
      -12:30 p.m.
  --  Meet Industry Icon Phil Zimmermann,  March 2 and 3, 4:00-6:00 p.m,
      Phil Zimmermann, the founder of the original PGP Inc., will be signing
      T-shirts during PGP Corporation's hosted pub.  Drinks will be served
      and autographed t-shirts will be available.


  For More Information on PGP® Solutions and RSA Activities:


Please see the PGP® website, http://www.pgp.com/ten3 and http://www.pgp.com/RSA10. Additionally, you can follow PGP Corporation on twitter.com/pgpcorp

About PGP Corporation

PGP Corporation is a global leader in email and data encryption software. Based on a unified key management and policy infrastructure, the PGP® Encryption Platform offers the broadest set of integrated applications for enterprise data security. PGP® platform-enabled applications allow organizations to meet current needs and expand as security requirements evolve for email, laptops, desktops, instant messaging, smartphones, network storage, file transfers, automated processes, and backups.

PGP® solutions are used by more than 110,000 enterprises, businesses, and governments worldwide, including 87 percent of the Fortune® 100, 73 percent of the Fortune® Global 100, 80 percent of the German DAX index, and 60 percent of the U.K. FTSE 100 Index. As a result, PGP Corporation has earned a global reputation for innovative, standards-based, and trusted solutions. PGP solutions help protect confidential information, secure customer data, achieve regulatory and audit compliance, and safeguard companies' brands and reputations. Contact PGP Corporation at http://www.pgp.com.

  Media Contacts for PGP Corporation:

  North America
  Tom Rice
  Merritt Group
  +1 703 856 2218
  rice@merrittgrp.com

  United Kingdom
  Jacqui Depares / Ben Roberts
  Johnson King
  +44 (0) 20 7401 7968
  pgpteam@johnsonking.co.uk

  Germany
  Ingrid Daschner
  Johnson King
  +49 (0) 89 8940 8511
  ingridd@johnsonking.de


  Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking, including statements regarding the availability, plans, delivery, goals, development, expected features, expected benefits and competitive position of PGP products implementing or leveraging the PGP technologies. All references made to product feature enhancements, improvements in Platform support or additional functionality are subject to change at PGP Corporation's sole discretion. All future descriptions of PGP technology and products are subject to availability only if PGP Corporation decides to build them and when PGP Corporation decides to make them commercially available. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that PGP Corporation faces that could cause results to differ materially include risks associated with any unforeseen technical difficulties or software errors related to the final development and launch of any of PGP Corporation's products; any technological, regulatory, or standards changes in the security, encryption and authentications market which could make PGP Corporation's products less competitive or require feature changes in these products; any slowdown in the adoption by businesses of encryption suites, secure email, Internet technologies or related standard. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof, and PGP Corporation does not assume any obligation to update such statements nor the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in such statements.

PGP and the PGP logo are registered trademarks of PGP Corporation. Product and brand names used in the document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any such trademarks or registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.




Source: PGP Corporation
   

CONTACT:  North America, Tom Rice of Merritt Group , +1-703-856-2218,
rice@merrittgrp.com; or United Kingdom, Jacqui Depares, or Ben Roberts, +44
(0) 20 7401 7968, pgpteam@johnsonking.co.uk, or Germany, Ingrid Daschner, +49
(0) 89 8940 8511, ingridd@johnsonking.de, all of Johnson King, all for PGP
Corporation

Web Site:  http://www.pgp.com/
http://www.pgp.com/rsa10
http://www.twitter.com/pgpcorp

Atari is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Missile Command by giving it a free version for play on the internet. The new version has been updated and reimagined by OMGPOP, operator of the omgpop.com website. Housed in a mini-site dedicated to the game, the remixed Missile Command captures the original iconic DNA of the 1980's phenomenon, and adds compelling new dimensions and attitude - highlighted by the entirely online multiplayer gameplay, a first for the franchise. Missile Command is free to play and available at http://www.missilecommand.com, http://www.atari.com/missilecommand and http://www.omgpop.com/games/missilecommand.

The year was 1980 and all across the planet people had the very real fear that one day the world's super powers would finally use their nuclear arsenals. Missile Command was in many ways a reaction to those fears. The premise of the game was simple: the player must protect six cities from an ever increasing swarm of ballistic missiles. Control was taken care of by a fast and accurate trackball that was notorious for pinching the skin of players' fingers. That didn't seem to affect the public appeal of the game which became an immediate arcade smash hit and one of the biggest sellers of the Atari 2600 system.

Now Atari and OMGPOP have built upon that legacy with this exciting online version. With enhanced features such as power-ups, new enemies, upgrades, and an entirely online multiplayer co-operative gameplay option, the new Missile Command has all the makings of a modern classic.

"Missile Command is a pop culture phenomenon that millions upon millions of fans have enjoyed throughout the years," says Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "The new Missile Command maintains the appeal of the original while bringing it to today's casual and social game players. It is an example of how Atari's games portfolio is well positioned for today's growing online games market."

"Working with Atari was terrific," says OMGPOP CEO Dan Porter. "To be able to work on a classic that many of us grew up playing and add the social and multiplayer features was a great way to bring the game to the millions of teens on omgpop.com."

Do you remember when Missile Command came out? Get some nostalgic gameplay by checking out those websites. It is pretty fun and still the same pick up and play gameplay.

Source: Atari

A New York man pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement for selling counterfeit goods over the internet. The man, Robert Cimino, 59, of Syracuse, NY, was charged with selling more than $250,000 worth of counterfeit goods over the internet. According to court documents, buyers would contact Cimino by email and then pay for the goods using Paypal.

Cimino would then mail infringing copies of Adobe, Autodesk, Intuit and Quark programs that he had burned to CD or DVD to the customers, including customers in the Eastern District of Virginia. Cimino admitted that from February 2006 to September 2009, he received at least $270,035 from his sales of infringing software products.

Don't get us wrong, we strongly support lowering copyright terms and a basic reform of the copyright system to strip out software from the mix. He was a criminal selling counterfeit goods. The people that purchased the software were mislead into believing that the software was legitimate.

Cimino is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on May 28, 2010. Cimino faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, three years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, restitution and forfeiture.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice (http://www.justice.gov)

Panasonic is the latest company to bow to Microsoft's exFAT filesystem for use in its products. exFAT (or FAT64) does bring a few evolutionary things to the FAT filesystem. The partition limitation is now 64ZB (64x2^70 bytes) and file size has been increased to the same limit. Older FAT32 partitions are limited to 4GB per file which is really unacceptable in today's computing world.

The problem with exFAT is that it is patent encumbered so any use of it requires a license to Microsoft. This should stifle industry adoption of the filesystem, but Microsoft is keen on pushing its technology into the market to lock out competing standards (like the patent free EXT4 filesystem or others). Microsoft has long learned to get its technology at the heart of products to force the market to adopt only its technology. exFAT is available on Windows, of course. Mac and Linux, not so much.

The new SDXC format for SecureDigital cards will be standardized on the exFAT filesystem. We have no doubt that open source support will move out of the experimental area soon enough, but standards should be open and not be patent encumbered.

In addition to licensing the exFAT filesystem, Panasonic also received a license for long file name support for FAT32. The full press release is on the next page.Next Page »

Remember when Bluetooth came out? No one bothered to care for a long time until an explosion happened a few years ago. We believe that Wireless USB is in the same boat. The technology solves a problem that people need; the ability to connect peripherals to their computer without a wire. It is just that we are suffering on the implementation and faced without market saturation, the Wireless USB field seems to be stagnating. There are glimmers of hope and Imation brings the first Wireless USB enclosure to the table.Next Page »

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitrium Systems, a leading Smart Document Technology vendor, announced a new partnership with Foxit Corporation today at the O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference. The partnership supports Vitrium's protectedpdf software. Protectedpdf users can now view protectedpdf enhanced documents using the Foxit Reader.

Protectedpdf allows publishers to control and track the distribution of PDF files in order to protect intellectual property and prevent the misuse of confidential information. Protectedpdf provides a seamless user experience that increases user access to electronic content. Readers never need to download specialized software or plug-ins.

Foxit has implemented JavaScript support required for protectedpdf documents to be unlocked and viewed in a more secure environment. Protectedpdf users will now have more freedom of choice when viewing PDF documents.

"With the ubiquity of PDF, we are now able to support customers using the Foxit Reader," said Peter Nieforth, Co-Founder and CEO of Vitrium. "We are constantly seeking ways to support our customers and maximize the user-value of distributing PDFs. Foxit helps us take great strides in enhancing our ability to deliver PDF solutions across our customer base."

Previously unavailable to protectedpdf users, Foxit Reader Version 3.2 now allows users to highlight content, insert comments into the protected document, and includes a note-taking feature. Its small file size and fast launch speed makes Foxit Reader a valuable choice for protectedpdf users. Foxit Reader is available for download free of charge from http://www.foxitsoftware.com.

"We are very excited about this partnership," said Foxit CEO Eugene Xiong. "Protectpdf customers will now have access to new exciting features, such as highlighting, note taking and commenting tools, while enjoying a smaller, faster, more efficient PDF reader."

About Foxit Corporation

Foxit Corporation, a Microsoft Certified Partner, is at the forefront of cost-effective electronic document solutions. Customers of Foxit's award-winning products include major technology and healthcare companies; global financial services firms and government agencies. Founded in 2001, Foxit Corporation believes in innovative, standards-based technology and unrivalled customer support, with a deep commitment to sustainable, environmentally sound products and services.

About Vitrium Systems

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Vitrium Systems is a private software company specializing in patent pending Smart Document Technology that can control, track and interact with readers. For more information about Vitrium, visit http://www.vitrium.com. For more information about Vitrium's protectedpdf, visit http://www.protectedpdf.com .

FREMONT, California, February 18, 2010 - Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the availability of its new Flash Padlock 2 secure USB flash drive. This unique USB flash drive is very cleverly and comprehensively designed to protect your critical business or personal data from unwanted exposure.

The Flash Padlock 2 employs two security technologies for superb data protection. The first of these technologies is a user-definable personal identification number or PIN. To unlock the drive and access the data, this PIN is entered using the drive’s integrated numeric keypad. The Flash Padlock 2 cannot be accessed without correctly entering the PIN for that individual drive. The second technology used is secure 256-bit AES data encryption of the drive contents. 256-bit AES is recognized worldwide by both corporations and governments as the premier standard for data protection, and its use in the Flash Padlock 2 ensures that data protection cannot be compromised by disassembling the drive to gain access to the flash ICs.

“USB flash drives are the floppy disk of the 21st century, and their capacity and convenience allows us to carry our lives with us wherever we go,” stated John Beekley, Vice President of Technical Marketing at Corsair. “The Flash Padlock 2 provides valuable protection against loss of personal or corporate data as well as identity theft, allowing us to carry the most personal of data with complete peace-of-mind, and in a rugged, portable, convenient format.”

Another key feature of the Padlock 2 is platform independence. Most hardware-encrypted USB flash drives require the use of a software application to enter the password for the device. However, the Flash Padlock 2 has an integrated keypad, so no software application is necessary. This allows the user to access their secure data in any environment, including Windows PCs, Macs, Linux computers, even gaming consoles and home entertainment equipment.

The new Flash Padlock 2 features several enhancements of the original award-winning Padlock drive. In addition to implementing 256-bit AES hardware encryption, the security of the communication between the on-board processor and the USB controller has been dramatically increased. The Flash Padlock 2 also includes the ability to create a new PIN in the event the original PIN is lost, a procedure which securely erases the contents of the drive. Finally, the enclosure is smaller and has been ruggedized, providing your data with protection from the elements as well as from prying eyes.

The Flash Padlock 2 has a capacity of 8GB, and is available immediately from Corsair’s authorized distributors and resellers worldwide. The Corsair Flash Padlock 2 is backed by a 10-year Limited Warranty. Complete customer support via telephone, email, forum and Tech Support Xpress is also available.

About Corsair
Founded in 1994, Corsair specializes in premium, high-performance peripherals and components for personal computers. Corsair’s award-winning products are the delight of the world’s most demanding hardware enthusiasts. For more information, visit http://www.corsair.com .