TopCoder(R) Announces First Software Developer Conference at 2005 TopCoder Open

TopCoder(R) Announces First Software Developer Conference at 2005 TopCoder Open

Component-Based Development Best Practices, Component Reuse and Competitive Strategies for Software Development on Schedule for Inaugural Santa Clara Event

GLASTONBURY, Conn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- TopCoder, Inc., the leader in online programming competition, skills assessment and competitive software development, today announced its first ever Software Developer Conference will be held October 13th and 14th at the Santa Clara Marriot in Santa Clara California. Hosted by TopCoder Software, http://software.topcoder.com/, the conference will focus on Component-Based Best Practices and how to create successful reuse programs on the enterprise level. The program is designed to run concurrently with the finals of the 2005 TopCoder Open World Championship of Programming sponsored by Sun Microsystems, also taking place at the Santa Clara Marriot October 12th through 14th. For complete schedule and registration details visit: http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=Static&d1=tournaments&d2=tco05&d3=dev_confer ences.

Attendees will be invited to participate in an open forum with lead technologists from TopCoder, clients and TopCoder Open finalists discussing real world examples of how to use components to achieve over 70% reuse in an application. Not only will these conversations focus on improving Component-Based Development techniques, they will also explore the technical details of specific areas of component reuse.

Software Development Conference Schedule

Thursday, October 13th 10:15AM - 10:45AM
Hot Coffee with RFID

RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) is one of the hot topics in the industry today. Blending cutting edge technology into a small operation provides an interesting and exciting edge to the small business. In this case study, TopCoder will illustrate how a future-facing coffee shop incorporated RFID technology into their ordering process. A high level overview of the RFID benefits and pitfalls of the technology will be presented.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Mobile Components and J2ME

This session will discuss techniques for rapid development of applications for transferring and storing information on standards based J2ME-enabled phones, smart phones and other wireless devices. Focus will address why it is extremely important to provide a fast, efficient method to transfer data between the server and the handheld device.

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
TopCoder Solutions: Identity & Access Management

Most people think of security as restricting access to information, but when done correctly the greatest value is realized by increasing the flow of appropriate information to the appropriate people. Learn how you can utilize Top Coder's Component-Based Methodology to provide a flexible, standardized based solution that helps you to enforce security policies, improve accessibility and reduce maintenance cost while working with industry leading security products.

Friday, October 14, 2005
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
JavaServer Faces Round Table

TopCoder Software project managers will host a round table discussion on the advantages of using JavaServer Faces components in your web application. The conversation will focus on creating JSF components and integrating your custom JSF components with Java Studio Creator. Learn about a great new emerging technology and one of the best tools to integrate the technology into your application.

2005 TCO Component Competition

The 2005 TopCoder Open Component tournament will run simultaneously with the Software Conference, allowing attendees the chance to observe competitors as they submit component designs that adhere to strict project specifications and development solutions for those designs. In addition, TopCoder's Architecture and Design Review Boards will be available onsite to discuss the peer review process and guidelines.

"TopCoder Software is hosting a rare opportunity to interface for two days with some of the brightest developers in the industry and to discuss development issues facing application areas such as identity management, RFID and wireless," said Mike Morris, VP Software Development at TopCoder. "If your organization has invested in code reuse and is looking to dramatically shorten timelines and decrease costs, these workshops will outline the methodology and strategy for success."

About TopCoder, Inc.

TopCoder is the recognized leader in identifying, evaluating and mobilizing effective software development resources. Through its proprietary programming competitions and rating system, TopCoder recognizes and promotes the abilities of the best programmers around the world. TopCoder Software harnesses the talent of these developers to design, develop and deploy software through its revolutionary competitive development methodology. TopCoder's methodology emphasizes thorough specification and design, distributed development using reusable components, and a rigorous quality assurance review process and results in higher quality, lower cost software solutions than traditional software development methodologies. For more information about sponsoring TopCoder Events, recruiting TopCoder members and utilizing TopCoder Software, visit http://www.topcoder.com/.

TopCoder is a registered trademark of TopCoder, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:
Jim McKeown
TopCoder, Inc.
860.633.5540
jmckeown@topcoder.com

Source: TopCoder, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim McKeown of TopCoder, Inc., +1-860-633-5540,
jmckeown@topcoder.com

Web site: http://www.topcoder.com/
http://software.topcoder.com/

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Quellan Announces $12 Million in Private Financing Round

Quellan Announces $12 Million in Private Financing Round

Company to Expand Operations and Accelerate Analog IC Product Roadmap

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Quellan Incorporated, a leader in high performance signal integrity analog ICs, today announced the close of $12M in private venture funding. This Series B financing round was led by Menlo Ventures of Menlo Park, California to provide Quellan with the necessary capital to expand its position in markets where both narrowband and wideband signal interference problems are severely impacting functionality and performance.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050902/SFF017 )

Quellan designs specialized analog integrated circuits that dramatically improve the integrity of signal interconnects. By using a proprietary analog signal processing technology that provides very low power and flexibility, Quellan products, when embedded in line cards, connectors, cabling, or hand held devices, seamlessly improve existing infrastructure speeds or platform density by up to 400% -- all without the need to redeploy a new architecture.

"Quellan has assembled an impressive team and a unique approach to the difficult problem of assuring signal integrity across a wide variety of communications platforms," said Hal Calhoun, Managing Director at Menlo Ventures, who will take a seat on the Quellan board of directors.

Quellan's technology serves the broadcast, storage, enterprise, computing, consumer and mobile handset markets. Quellan products equalize, compress and remove interference noise from vital communication channels in cabling, chassis, and radio subsystems. When packaged in an ultra-small footprint, low power CMOS devices, these products dramatically improve channel performance.

"The demand for improved signal integrity and noise cancellation is overwhelming based on our initial product deployment and has been found to be highly applicable in many other markets," said Tony Stelliga, Chairman and CEO at Quellan, "These new funds enable us to quickly expand into these new found market opportunities."

About Quellan

Quellan designs and develops analog integrated circuits for communications equipment and consumer devices. Quellan's products improve signal integrity, functionality and speed by utilizing a combination of signal processing algorithms and radio frequency mixed signal design techniques. Additional information about Quellan Incorporated is available at http://www.quellan.com/ .

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050902/SFF017
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Quellan Incorporated

CONTACT: Melissa Kallos of Quellan, +1-408-774-0084

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

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Bell Microproducts to Host 'Serial Speedway Seminar Roadshow'

Bell Microproducts to Host 'Serial Speedway Seminar Roadshow'

Fall Educational Events in Chicago and Monterey Feature Presentationson Market Trends and Innovations in Storage and 64-Bit Computing

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bell Microproducts (NASDAQ:BELM), a leading storage-centric, value-added, distributor announced today that it will host two educational events focused on System Builders and Value Added Resellers (VARs). Set for September 15 in Chicago, Illinois, and October 12 in Monterey, California, the events will provide attendees with opportunities for in-depth discussions and dialog with industry leaders. The events will focus on how to "win the race" by leveraging technology trends to grow business and profits. Interested attendees are encouraged to register online for this free event at www.serialspeedway.com.

Sponsored by SATA-IO, SCSI Trade Association (SCSI TA), and Bell Microproducts' participating manufacturers such as Hitachi, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Maxtor and Seagate, this free event offers six seminar presentations followed by a mini-tradeshow with manufacturer representatives providing product demos, product information and raffle prizes. The program includes presentations from industry experts on how Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) interface changes are creating new opportunities for system builders and VARs to penetrate new markets and differentiate themselves from competitors. Also featured are presentations on how to tap into the power of 64-bit computing, perpendicular recording, and how Bell Microproducts can deliver comprehensive support to help attendees build next-generation solutions.

Keynote speaker Mike Karp, columnist for Network World and Senior Analyst at Enterprise Management Associates, will cover "The Future of Storage and Channel Opportunities." Dr. Jeff Burke from Seagate Research will also be speaking on "The changing beat of the hard disc industry: an insider's perspective," and Bell Microproducts will present "Putting Bell Micro's Global Presence and Storage Expertise to Work for You."

Raffle prizes, including software, components, and a "Slipaway to the Speedway" grand prize VIP weekend at an upcoming Bell Micro Racing event will be given away. A mini tradeshow and reception will follow the educational presentations.

For complete event details, speaker biographies, agendas, and related links, visit: www.serialspeedway.com.

About Bell Microproducts

Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added provider of a wide range of high-technology products, solutions, and services to the industrial and commercial markets. The Company's offering includes semiconductors, computer platforms, peripherals, and storage products of various types including desktop, high-end computer and storage subsystems, fibre channel connectivity products, RAID, NAS and SAN storage systems and back-up products. Bell Microproducts is an industry-recognized specialist in storage products and is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. The Company's products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. The Company adds value with a broad range of services including system design, integration, installation, maintenance, and other consulting services. Trained and certified technical personnel provide these services at Bell Microproducts' ISO 9001:2000 facilities. Bell Microproducts markets and distributes more than 140 brand name product lines, as well as its own Rorke Data storage products and Markvision memory modules, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronic manufacturing services (CEMS) customers, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in the Americas and Europe. More information can be found in the Company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.

Contact:
Pamela Mills
Bell Microproducts, Inc.
pmills@bellmicro.com
408-451-9400

Source: Bell Microproducts, Inc.

CONTACT: Pamela Mills of Bell Microproducts, Inc., +1-408-451-9400, or
pmills@bellmicro.com

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

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

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iCurie Inaugurates its State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and Receives a Grant From Korean Small and Medium Business Administration

iCurie Inaugurates its State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and Receives a Grant From Korean Small and Medium Business Administration

SEOUL, Korea, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iCurie, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ICUR) , who develops and commercializes next-generation cooling solutions for the PC, communication and display industries, announced today the opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Guro Industrial Park in Seoul, Korea.

The facility has the capacity to supply more than 700,000 cooling devices a year, and can be expanded to a maximum capacity of more than 1.2 million units a year. The decision for iCurie to invest in this facility was made in March 2005, and, in less than 6 months, the facility is ready for operation.

"With this important investment completed at record time, iCurie has demonstrated to our partners our dedication to design and supply next- generation cooling solutions," said Chief Executive Officer Hakan Wretsell.

An important purpose of the plant is to supply manufacturing test samples to a wide variety of industries. Customers will have the opportunity to test and verify their new designs in close coordination with iCurie's skilled research team.

"We now have the resources and capabilities to rapidly supply up to 500 test units from a real manufacturing environment. With this facility in place, we have become a full solution provider in the field of thermal heat management," said founder and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Jeong Hyun Lee.

Just days before the inauguration, the Korean Small and Medium Business Administration, an affiliate of the Korean Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, announced that it will sponsor the ISO-certification of this iCurie manufacturing facility.

About iCurie

iCurie is a United States corporation based in Miami, Florida with subsidiaries in London, England and Seoul, Korea. iCurie intends to become a world leader in developing and commercializing next-generation cooling solutions for a wide range of industries like the PC and the communications industries. The cooling solutions are built on iCurie patents in thermofluid nanotechnology. Additional information on iCurie and its technology is available at http://www.icurie.com/ . The company trades on the OTC market (ICUR.OB).

For additional information, contact:

Michael Karpheden
iCurie, Inc.
1395 Brickell Avenue, Suite 800
Miami, Florida 33131
(305) 529-6290

This press release contains forward-looking statements, involving risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors which include, but are not limited to, iCurie's ability to attract investors, iCurie's future operating results, and general economic conditions affecting consumer spending, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism and the conflict with Iraq. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

Source: iCurie, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Karpheden, iCurie, Inc., +1-305-529-6290

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

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RightNow Technologies to Present at ThinkEquity Partners 3rd Annual Growth Conference

RightNow Technologies to Present at ThinkEquity Partners 3rd Annual Growth Conference

BOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RightNow(R) Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNOW) today announced that Susan Carstensen, CFO will be presenting at the ThinkEquity Partners 3rd Annual Growth Conference on September 13, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. (PT)/3:30 p.m. (MT). A live audio webcast will be available on RightNow's Investor Relations website at http://www.shareholder.com/rnow/medialist.cfm/. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same website through December 12, 2005.

About RightNow Technologies, Inc.

RightNow (NASDAQ:RNOW) provides organizations with industry-leading on demand CRM solutions to build customer-focused businesses. RightNow's acclaimed technology, comprehensive services and commitment to customer success deliver high returns on investment for its customers. More than 1,300 organizations worldwide use RightNow solutions including British Airways, British Telecom, Cisco Systems, Continental Tire North America, John Deere, Nikon and the Social Security Administration. Founded in 1997, RightNow is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, with additional offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For further information, please visit www.rightnow.com.

RightNow is a registered trademark of RightNow Technologies, Inc. Nasdaq is a registered trademark of the NASDAQ Stock Market.

FRNOW

Source: RightNow Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Todd Friedman of The Blueshirt Group,
+1-415-217-5869, todd@blueshirtgroup.com, for RightNow Technologies, Inc.; or
Corporate Communications, Jason Treu of RightNow Technologies,
+1-972-232-3977, or cell, +1-214-893-3096, jtreu@rightnow.com

Web site: http://www.shareholder.com/rnow/medialist.cfm

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

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Atmel and LG Electronics, Inc. Collaborate on a DMB Extension for LG's New Laptop Family

Atmel and LG Electronics, Inc. Collaborate on a DMB Extension for LG's New Laptop Family

HEILBRONN, Germany and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 2
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML), a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, and LG International Co., Ltd. announced today a new family of laptop computers with DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcast), based on Atmel's ATR2740 DAB baseband processor. The LG LW40 Express is equipped with Atmel's latest DAB baseband processor, and is the world's first DMB notebook PC. This model features a 14- inch wide LCD screen with a WXGA resolution of 1280x768 and a ratio of 15:9, targetted towards the DVD market. The fine bright LCD installed in this model shows deep and clear images, appealing to consumers who seek enhanced entertainment features.

Also, the DMB notebook PC features functions such as DMB watching and recording, channel registration, broadcast-reception sense indication, and channel scanning, as well as booked recording, picture capture, and intelligent update (automatically downloading software from the Internet and upgrading itself), thus enhancing the user's experience.

"We selected Atmel's solution due to the impressive performance and flexibility, especially the USB interface was a very useful feature to us," said Mr. K.H. Kim from the PC Marketing Team of LG. "The co-work between Atmel and LG was enjoyable and very satisfying to us."

"We are very proud that LG selected our new baseband processor to realize this fantastic application," said Carsten Friedrich, Atmel's Cellular Marketing Manager. "We hope that this will be one of the successes of LG on the new and upcoming DMB market in Korea."

The DMB feature is realized with the help of Atmel's ATR2740 baseband processor, which provides a high level of flexibility and performance. This baseband processor is controlled by a standard ARM(R) core, making it easy to create customized software due to the controller being very well known with designers. The ATR2740 offers high processing power to enable the part to decode the full DAB data rate of 1.8 Mbit, powerful enough to run any DMB service, and still have plenty of free processing power available on the ARM controller for customer software. This makes it easy to implement this device in complex environments, enabling a fast time to market.

The wide flexibility offered by the ATR2740 is given from the large variety of interfaces which can be supported. UART, USB, and SPI are available for control functions, and SSO, SFCO and RDI interfaces, as well as two audio outputs, either I2S or SPDIF, are implemented data interfaces.

Due to the high integration of the device, the external component count is as low as only two external parts (a simple crystal and an 8-MB Flash are required) plus a tuner solution to run the full DAB function. To run DMB, the video and audio processing must be added; in the case of the LG LW40, it is done on the laptop.

In particular, the DMB-enabled notebook PC utilizes DMB antenna and signal treatment modules that can be replaced with an optical disc drive (ODD) in the notebook PC. This allows users to opt between the DMB module and the ODD, increasing mobility.

As for consumers' preference for DMB receivers, notebook PCs rank second after mobile phones, and with the development of DMB, the DMB notebook market will likely grow.

Footnote
DAB = Digital Audio Broadcasting
DMB = Digital Multimedia Broadcasting
DVD = Digital Versatile Disk
I2S = Infrared Imaging System
LCD = Liquid Cristal Display
ODD = Optical Disc Drive
RDI = Receiver Data Interface
SFCO = Simple Full Capacity Output
SPDIF = Sony/Philips Digital Interface
SPI = Serial Parallel Interface
SSO = Serial Synchronous Output
UART = Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USB = Universal Serial Bus
USART = Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
WXGA = Wide Extended Graphics Array

About Atmel

Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions. Focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets, Atmel ICs can be found Everywhere You Are(R).

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (Korea Stock Exchange: 06657.KS) is a global force in electronics, information and communications products with 2004 annual sales of US $38 billion (consolidated). With more than 66,000 employees working in 76 subsidiaries in 39 countries around the world, LG Electronics is comprised of four main business companies including Mobile Communications, and Digital Appliance, Digital Display, and Digital Media.

LG Electronics Digital Display Company provides core technologies for cutting-edge digital products and is a world leader in digital display products including Plasma TVs, LCD TVs and Monitors, and HDTV (high-definition televisions). For more information please visit http://www.lge.com/ .

NOTE: Atmel(R), logo and combinations thereof, Everywhere You Are(R) and others, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. ARM(R) is the registered trademark of ARM Ltd. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Information:

Atmel's baseband processor device ATR2740 product information may be retrieved at: http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=3562

Atmel Press Contacts:

Dr. Susanne van Clewe, Marcom Manager Communications and Automotive
Products
Phone: +49 7131 67-2081, Email: susanne.van-clewe@hno.atmel.com

Clive Over, Director of Press Relations - USA and Asia,
Phone: (+1) 408 451 2855, Email: cliveover@atmel.com

Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager - Europe
Phone: +33 1 30 60 70 68, Fax: +49 7131 67-2423, Email:
veronique.sablereau@atmel.com

LG Electronics Press Contact:

K.H. Kim, PC Marketing Team
Phone: +82-2-3777-5910, Fax: +82-2-3777-5723, Email: rainmaker@lge.com

Source: Atmel Corporation

CONTACT: Dr. Susanne van Clewe, Marcom Manager Communications and
Automotive Products, +49 7131 67-2081, or susanne.van-clewe@hno.atmel.com, or
Clive Over, Director of Press Relations - USA and Asia, +1-408-451-2855, or
cliveover@atmel.com, or Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager
- Europe, +33 1 30 60 70 68, or fax, +49 7131 67-2423, or
veronique.sablereau@atmel.com, all of Atmel; or K.H. Kim, PC Marketing Team of
LG Electronics, +82-2-3777-5910, or fax, +82-2-3777-5723, or
rainmaker@lge.com

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

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

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Maxtor to Participate in Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference

Maxtor to Participate in Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maxtor Corporation (NYSE:MXO) today announced that it will be presenting at the following investor conference:

What: Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference
When: Thursday, September 8, at 2:55 p.m. ET
Where: New York, New York

Live and archived webcasts of the presentation can be accessed through the company's website under Webcasts in the Investor Relations section at www.maxtor.com.

About Maxtor

Maxtor Corporation (www.maxtor.com) is one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and data storage solutions. The company has an expansive line of storage products for desktop computers, storage systems, high-performance Intel-based servers, and consumer electronics. Maxtor has a reputation as a proven market leader, built by consistently providing high-quality products and service and support for its customers. Maxtor and its products can be found at www.maxtor.com or by calling toll-free 800-2-MAXTOR. Maxtor is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MXO.

Source: Maxtor Corporation

CONTACT: investors, Jenifer Kirtland of Maxtor Corporation,
+1-408-324-7056

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

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Synaptics to Present at Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum

Synaptics to Present at Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA), a leader in interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Russ Knittel will present to the investment community at the Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 4:40 p.m. Pacific Time. The forum will be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

The presentation may include forward-looking information. A live and on demand webcast of the event will be made available on the "Webcasts/Presentations" page of Synaptics' Investor Relations website at (http://www.shareholder.com/synaptics/ ).

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics is a leading developer of interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices ncluding notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into more than 50 percent of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. www.synaptics.com

Contact:
Jennifer Jarman
The Blueshirt Group
415-217-7722
jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com

Source: Synaptics Incorporated

CONTACT: Jennifer Jarman of The Blueshirt Group, +1-415-217-7722, or
jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com, for Synaptics Incorporated

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

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Synaptics to Present at Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum

Synaptics to Present at Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA), a leader in interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Russ Knittel will present to the investment community at the Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 4:40 p.m. Pacific Time. The forum will be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

The presentation may include forward-looking information. A live and on demand webcast of the event will be made available on the "Webcasts/Presentations" page of Synaptics' Investor Relations website at (http://www.shareholder.com/synaptics/ ).

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics is a leading developer of interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices ncluding notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into more than 50 percent of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. www.synaptics.com

Contact:
Jennifer Jarman
The Blueshirt Group
415-217-7722
jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com

Source: Synaptics Incorporated

CONTACT: Jennifer Jarman of The Blueshirt Group, +1-415-217-7722, or
jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com, for Synaptics Incorporated

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

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Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Selects SRS Circle Surround(R) Encoding for Star-Packed Summer Radio Program, 'The Beginning of Time'

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Selects SRS Circle Surround(R) Encoding for Star-Packed Summer Radio Program, 'The Beginning of Time'

Circle Surround's Popularity Growing Among Asian Pacific Broadcasters

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRS Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRSL), one of the world's leading providers of audio technology solutions, announced today that Radio Television Hong Kong, ("RTHK"), one of three primary government-owned radio stations in Hong Kong, selected SRS Circle Surround(R) 5.1 ("CS") as their surround sound technology for a four-week long radio program called "The Beginning Of Time." The program was designed to target teens during the summer holiday season as part of their "Solar Project" to motivate young people to attend concerts and music events. The star-studded Sci-Fi drama, which features some of Hong Kong's leading artists including Andy Lau and Gigi Leung, was produced in surround sound with lots of surround audio effects. SRS Circle Surround was employed by RTHK as the surround sound encoding technology to enable the delivery and preservation of these 5.1 surround sound effects over RTHK's two-channel stereo broadcasting system. The "The Beginning Of Time" program which began airing earlier this month in Hong Kong is currently available to download at RTHK's official website, http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio2/myheart/20050801.html.

SRS Circle Surround is an advanced encode/decode system that allows professional audio engineers, such as Dimension-S Music Productions, who produced this program, to encode up to 6.1 channels of discrete audio for distribution or broadcast over existing two-channel carriers such as standard-definition and high-definition television, analog and digital radio, streaming media, CDs and VHS tapes. Since CS encoding is backward compatible with all playback systems, including mono and stereo formats, RTHK listeners who have a Circle Surround or other matrix surround decoder installed, will hear a stunning 5.1 surround sound experience, while those listening over regular two-speaker stereo systems will hear the broadcast in enhanced stereo.

Henry Lai of Dimension-S Music Productions, SRS Labs' partner in Hong Kong, is the surround sound encoding consultant for this event. He is working closely with RTHK and Cyberport Digital Media Center on the production of the program. For the Solar Project closing concert held on August 28, Lai provided real-time surround encoding of the concert, which was broadcasted live. Lai said, "Circle Surround is the only system that provides satisfactory live surround encoding results that can be broadcast over any media. The audio quality is superb and the system is very user-friendly, so along with its versatility, Circle Surround is the top choice for any broadcast facility."

"As a public broadcaster, we chose to encode our surround sound format in Circle Surround as a unique way enhance the quality and range of our broadcasting services," said David Ho, Deputy Head of RTHK Radio 2.

SRS Labs' director of business development for Hong Kong, Ricky Wong, says, "We are delighted that RTHK chose to use our Circle Surround technology. RTHK is clearly a leader in delivering the best broadcasting experiences to their listeners, and we look forward to continuing to work with them on these exciting surround broadcasts for Asian Pacific and online radio broadcasts."

Circle Surround is quickly becoming a broadcast standard for multichannel surround sound delivered over the standard two-channel radio and television broadcasting systems used in overseas markets. To date, over 500 million television viewers have experienced Circle Surround, and over 300,000 DVDs and CDs have been distributed that include CS. Key users include Guangdong Pearl Radio Station in the People's Republic of China, Yokohama FM and Tokyo FM radio in Japan and television broadcasters Mainichi Broadcasting System Inc, (MBS) and GAORA in Japan, as well as MTV, VH1, ESPN, ABC and others in North America. RTHK joins this list of surround broadcasters and gains a competitive advantage in their marketplace by being able to offer surround sound to their listeners.

Radio stations that use CS can broadcast one CS-encoded radio signal that satisfies all possible audience playback environments, because it is backward compatible to all mono and stereo formats. However, for the ultimate experience in surround sound playback, it is recommended that audio enthusiasts use a surround sound receiver that includes Circle Surround II decoding, available from A/V receiver manufacturers such as Marantz, Accuphase, Pioneer, Theta Digital, Motorola, Yamaha and Kenwood, and from car receiver makers including Eclipse, Panasonic, Kenwood, and Fujitsu Ten.

About SRS Labs Inc.

SRS Labs is a recognized leader in the advancement of audio and voice technology. The company works with the world's top manufacturers to provide a richer entertainment experience through patented sound techniques. SRS Labs' technologies can be heard through products ranging from televisions, LCD and plasma monitors, cell phones, MP3 players, car audio systems, and notebook and desktop computers. The company also offers hardware and software tools to professionals and consumers for the creation, production and broadcast of content featuring SRS Labs' technologies. Valence Technologies Limited, a Hong-Kong based subsidiary of SRS Labs, is a semiconductor company that designs and sells custom ASICs and standard ICs to leading manufacturers worldwide. Based in Santa Ana, Calif., the company also has licensing representation in Hong Kong, Japan, Europe, and Korea. For more information about SRS Labs, Inc. please visit www.srslabs.com. The information on the aforementioned website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release including those by Mr, Wong in paragraph five are forward-looking statements and projections (which include statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations) that are based on management's belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that the Company's goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect the Company's actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Some of these factors include RTHK's continued usage of Circle Surround for future broadcasts, the acceptance of new SRS Labs' products and technologies, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely development and release of technologies by the Company, general business and economic conditions, especially in Asia, and other factors detailed in the Company's Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the SEC. SRS Labs specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Tami Stegmaier Chris Locke
(949) 442-1070 x 3093 (949) 442-1070 x 3206 Cell: (714) 403-1855
tami@srslabs.comchrisl@srslabs.com

Source: SRS Labs Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Tami Stegmaier, +1-949-442-1070, ext. 3093,
tami@srslabs.com, or Media, Chris Locke, +1-949-442-1070, ext. 3206, or cell,
+1-714-403-1855, chrisl@srslabs.com, both of SRS Labs Inc.

Web site: http://www.srslabs.com/
http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio2/myheart/20050801.html

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TTM Technologies, Inc. Named One of Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies

TTM Technologies, Inc. Named One of Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the September edition of Fortune Magazine, TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI) was ranked 83 of the 100 fastest growing companies in the United States.

Fortune ranks companies using three factors: compound annual growth in revenues over the three-year period ending with the first quarter of 2005; compound annual growth in earnings over the three-year period ending with the first quarter of 2005; and annualized total return over the three years through June 2005.

"It's an honor to be ranked among the country's top performing companies," stated Kent Alder, President and CEO of TTM Technologies. "We believe our time and technology strategy -- and the consistent execution of that strategy -- sets us apart in the printed circuit board marketplace."

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of time-critical and technologically advanced printed circuit boards to original equipment manufacturers and electronics manufacturing services companies. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how the company's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Source: TTM Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Kent Alder of TTM Technologies, Inc., +1-714-241-0303

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California Micro Devices to Provide September Quarter Guidance

California Micro Devices to Provide September Quarter Guidance

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- California Micro Devices (NASDAQ:CAMD) today announced it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to present the financial outlook for its second fiscal quarter of 2006, which ends on September 30, 2005.

Within the USA, interested parties can access the conference call by dialing 866-215-1952. International parties may gain access by dialing 720-956-7299. No password is necessary.

A replay of the conference call will be available on the company's web site at www.calmicro.com (Investor Relations Link) from approximately 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on September 14, 2005 until September 30, 2005.

SVB Tech Investors Forum

California Micro Devices confirmed that Robert V. Dickinson, president and CEO, will present at the SVB Tech Investors Forum in San Francisco. His presentation will be webcast live on the company's web site at www.calmicro.com (Investor Relations link) on September 7th at 3:20 p.m. Pacific Time. A replay will also be available on the company's web site for approximately 90 days.

About California Micro Devices Corporation

California Micro Devices Corporation is a leading supplier of application specific analog semiconductor products for the mobile handset, personal computer and digital consumer electronics markets. Key products include Application Specific Integrated Passive(TM) (ASIP(TM)) devices and selected high value mixed signal ICs. Detailed corporate and product information may be accessed at www.calmicro.com.

NOTE: ASIP(TM) and Application Specific Integrated Passive(TM) are trademarks of California Micro Devices.

Source: California Micro Devices Corporation

CONTACT: Greg Miller, Chief Financial Officer of California Micro
Devices, +1-408-934-3144, or gregm@calmicro.com

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

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Charlotte-based Elevator Channel Braces for Rapid Expansion as a Result of New Partnership with Global Signage Provider Digital View

Charlotte-based Elevator Channel Braces for Rapid Expansion as a Result of New Partnership with Global Signage Provider Digital View

Outsourcing partnership expected to generate growth throughout several major U.S. markets

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elevator Channel, a unique advertising, news, information and entertainment network, announced today that it will partner with global digital signage provider Digital View to outsource the manufacturing and technical support of its flat-panel, high-resolution digital display systems found in elevators throughout Charlotte, N.C.

Since its inception in 2001, the Elevator Channel has been managing its elevator-based network of display screens, associated hardware, software and hosting services in-house. Outsourcing these technological aspects of the company's business to Digital View allows the Elevator Channel to save thousands of dollars on overhead expenses, respond to growth opportunities faster and focus on building its brand through its core competencies: advertising sales, media creation and real estate acquisition.

Digital View, one of the world's leading providers of digital signage and complete digital media networks, will be the primary provider of display units, supplying the Elevator Channel with LCD flat-panel screens, solid-state media players and Web-based media scheduling software called Remote Transfer(TM). Digital View will also provide hosting and help desk services to the Elevator Channel.

With the advent of this partnership, the Elevator Channel is currently in the process of retrofitting all of its current locations in Charlotte. In September, the company will also begin to install its enhanced network and equipment in approximately 100 additional elevators in Charlotte, including Gateway Center, Wachovia Two and Three, SouthPark and Interstate Tower.

"This is an exciting and pivotal point in the company's history," said Elevator Channel Chief Executive Officer Rudy Alexander. "Our recent expansion efforts demonstrate just how beneficial the company's new partnership with Digital View will be for our profitability and growth. Now we're positioned as a pure media company and equipped for rapid expansion."

According to Alexander, additional real estate acquisition is currently underway in Charlotte as well as other major cities in the southeast and southwest.

"The Elevator Channel is a very impressive company that is executing against a business model which brings tremendous value to their advertisers, building owners and viewers, and we're delighted at the opportunity to be working in partnership with them," said Stuart Armstrong, COO North America for Digital View, which is based in London, and has offices in New York, Toronto, Silicon Valley and Hong Kong. "We are thrilled that our solid-state remote media players, combined with our Web-based remote transfer media controls, are giving the Elevator Channel a much more cost-effective and reliable system, particularly for a challenging environment like elevators."

Alexander adds that acquiring real estate and deploying the company's network is a much smoother process financially for the Elevator Channel now that Digital View is on board. The new partnership will reduce the Elevator Channel's installation expenses by approximately 85 percent.

About the Elevator Channel

Founded in 2001, the Elevator Channel (www.elevatorchannel.com) is an advertising, news, information and entertainment media company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. that uses patented technology to reach consumers through high-resolution displays. The network capabilities of the Company can be deployed inside the elevators of high-rise commercial and residential towers and also through free standing, strategically located kiosks. The narrowcast flexibility of the Elevator Channel's medium allows for both broad range exposure and targeted, private networks. Today, the system generates over nine million impressions per month.

About Digital View

Established in 1995, Digital View Group (http://www.digitalview.com/) is one of the world's foremost suppliers of advanced connectivity solutions for the flat panel digital display market, and a world leader in the implementation of out-of-home advertising and digital signage networks. The company develops display electronics products and services used in mission- critical applications, with growing expertise in delivering digital media networks in retail and other commercial environments. Current brands and retailers using Digital View solutions include Toys "R" Us, P&G, Nine West, Hasbro, Viacom, Circuit City, Kraft, Starbucks, Swatch Group, L'Oreal, Nokia, TAG Heuer, Symantec, Logitech, Bose and Tempur-Pedic. Based in London, Digital View also has offices in Hong Kong, Toronto, Chicago, New York and Morgan Hill, Calif.

Source: Elevator Channel

CONTACT: Jennifer Wilson of Luquire George Andrews, +1-704-552-6565, or
wilson@lgapr.com , for Elevator Channel

Web site: http://www.elevatorchannel.com/
http://www.digitalview.com/

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AGEIA and BFG Technologies Enter Into Retail Distribution Agreement

AGEIA and BFG Technologies Enter Into Retail Distribution Agreement

Award-Winning Graphics Card Maker to Bring Highly Anticipated AGEIA PhysX(TM) Processor Into U.S., Canadian, and European Union Retail Markets

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- AGEIA(TM) Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in hardware-accelerated physics for games and BFG Technologies(R), Inc., a leading U.S.-based supplier of advanced 3D graphics cards and other PC enthusiast products, announced today that they have entered into a retail distribution agreement. Under the contract, BFG Technologies will manufacture, sell, market and distribute personal computer add-in cards powered by the AGEIA PhysX(TM) processor to retail, e-tail and distributors in the United States, Canada and the European Union member states.

AGEIA's PhysX chip defines an entirely new category of processor: the physics processing unit that, when coupled with the PhysX SDK, provides cost- effective hardware acceleration of physical interactions within a game environment, such as fluid dynamics and rigid body dynamics. The result will re-ignite the enthusiasm of gamers and game creators alike, and has the potential to propel physics technology into unexplored new markets.

"There is no doubt that the next evolution of PC gaming hardware will include technologies that dramatically improve realistic motion and physics in the game environment," said Scott Herkelman, executive vice president of marketing for BFG Technologies. "We are proud that AGEIA has chosen BFG Technologies to be one of the driving forces for getting their ground-breaking new PhysX processor into consumer's hands."

"BFG Technologies brings to the table an in-depth understanding of the channel as well as extensive knowledge about what makes gamers tick," said Manju Hegde, CEO and chairman of AGEIA. "BFG Technologies is trusted by game players and PC enthusiasts, thereby making them poised to bring the PhysX processor to market."

Pricing and Availability

BFG Technologies plans to offer stand-alone PCI cards with the AGEIA PhysX processor and 128MB of local memory, which is used for storing and processing physics data during game play. Products will be available at the end of this year. Pricing and other product details will be announced at that time.

Ric Lewis, executive vice president of operations for BFG Technologies added, "For our AGEIA PhysX-based cards, BFG Technologies will bring the same relentless attention to build-quality and performance that have become hallmarks of our award-winning graphics cards."

About BFG Technologies(R), Inc.

BFG Technologies is a privately held U.S. based supplier of premium, award-winning 3D video cards and other PC enthusiast products. BFG Technologies is world-renowned for their free 24-hour expert technical support and lifetime graphics card warranty, which has been a hallmark of service since the company's inception. BFG Technologies brand 3D graphics cards are available in the U.S. at Best Buy, CompUSA, Wal-Mart, Fry's Electronics, and Newegg.com and also within premium Falcon Northwest(TM) gaming systems, in Canada at CompuSmart/CompuCentre and Staples Canada, and in the U.K. at Dabs.com, Overclockers UK and PC World/Dixons.

To find additional BFG Technologies retailers and to learn more about BFG Technologies' products, please call 847-281-3110 or visit www.bfgtech.com.

About AGEIA

AGEIA(TM) Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company and the pioneer of hardware-accelerated physics for games. Its flagship product, the PhysX processor, is the world's first dedicated physics processing unit -- a completely new hardware category. The PhysX processor and supporting software deliver the processing horsepower to calculate real-time interactive worlds. Developers can define these worlds to obey the laws of classical physics, or create their own physical laws that make their game a unique, hyper- dimensional experience.

AGEIA seeks to ignite innovation in the games industry by working with leading developers, publishers, add-in board vendors and console manufacturers to deliver the next generation of physically immersive entertainment. Consumer add-in boards and systems equipped with the AGEIA PhysX processor and games that take advantage of the technology will be available in late 2005. For more information visit www.ageia.com.

AGEIA Media Contact: BFG Technologies Media Contact:
Kim Stowe John Malley
(408) 839-8750 (847) 281-3116
kim@kimstowe.comjmalley@bfgtech.com

Source: AGEIA Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Kim Stowe, +1-408-839-8750, or kim@kimstowe.com, for AGEIA
Technologies, Inc.; or John Malley of BFG Technologies, Inc., +1-847-281-3116,
or jmalley@bfgtech.com

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

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

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Komag to Present at Citigroup's Technology Conference

Komag to Present at Citigroup's Technology Conference

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Komag, Incorporated (NASDAQ:KOMG), a leading independent supplier of thin-film media for disk drives, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following investor conference:

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990816/KOMGLOGO )

-- Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference in New York, New
York
September 8, 2005 at 6:20 a.m. PDT / 9:20 a.m. EDT

Live and archived webcast of the presentation will be available on Komag's website at http://www.komag.com/investors/ir_webcasts_events.html.

About Komag

Founded in 1983, Komag is a leading independent supplier of thin-film disks, the primary high-capacity storage medium for digital data. Komag leverages the combination of its world-class U.S. research and development center and Malaysian manufacturing operations to produce disks that meet the high-volume, stringent quality, low cost and demanding technology needs of its customers. By enabling rapidly improving storage density at ever-lower cost per gigabyte, Komag seeks to create extraordinary value for consumers of computers, enterprise storage systems and electronic appliances such as digital video recorders, game boxes and consumer electronic storage systems.

For more information about Komag, visit Komag's Internet home page at http://www.komag.com/. The Investors section of the website provides a variety of financial and investor information, including an investor presentation. To request an investor packet, call Komag's Investor Relations at 408-576-2901.

Investors and Press Contact:
Kathy Bayless
Chief Financial Officer
(408) 576-2000
ir_web@komag.com

Photo: Newscom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990816/KOMGLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: Komag, Incorporated

CONTACT: Kathy Bayless, Chief Financial Officer of Komag, Inc.,
+1-408-576-2000, ir_web@komag.com

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

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AGEIA Acquires Meqon Research AB

AGEIA Acquires Meqon Research AB

Acquisition Will Add New Physics Functionality to AGEIA's PhysX SDK, While Augmenting the AGEIA Engineering Team With Expert Meqon Talent

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- AGEIA(TM) Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in hardware-accelerated physics for games, today announced that it has acquired Meqon Research AB, a physics development company based in Sweden. Known for its forward-looking features and multi-platform support, Meqon recently earned international acclaim in the games world for its physics technology incorporated in 3D Realms' Duke Nukem Forever and Saber Interactive's TimeShift.

With this key acquisition, AGEIA will gain ownership of the Meqon Game Dynamics SDK, a developer-focused physics solution that has earned rave reviews from leading developers for its technical innovations, stability, ease of implementation and support. Meqon's technology will be incorporated into the AGEIA PhysX(TM) SDK, adding extensive new capabilities for game developers.

In addition, the Meqon acquisition will augment the highly skilled engineering team at AGEIA with Meqon's talented team of engineers, who offer some of the industry's most advanced physics expertise. At the same time, AGEIA will make every effort to support current Meqon customers and provide a smooth transition to next-generation versions of the AGEIA PhysX SDK.

"AGEIA is a physics juggernaut in the games industry with its strategic acquisitions and its groundbreaking AGEIA PhysX processor," said Meqon CEO Jonas Lindqvist. "Our team is thrilled to join forces with AGEIA to transform the future of next-generation games."

The merging of AGEIA and Meqon creates powerful synergies, combining Meqon's expertise in industrial physics simulation, content creation tools and character/vehicle simulation with AGEIA's multi-threading, high-speed collision detection, hair and clothing simulation, and more. These synergies will make the AGEIA PhysX SDK an even more compelling solution for game developers, who have already embraced AGEIA technology with enthusiasm.

"Meqon is a perfect match for the philosophy and technology of AGEIA, and we will hit the ground running to integrate Meqon technology into the AGEIA PhysX SDK," said Manju Hegde, founder and CEO of AGEIA. "Following our acquisition of NovodeX last year, the acquisition of Meqon unites the world's most advanced physics technology under one roof, and is a key milestone in our relentless pursuit of physics excellence."

About Meqon Research AB

Meqon was founded in 2002 and has its headquarters in Norrkoping, Sweden. The company develops physics middleware for the computer game industry and has in its short existence enhanced both games and industrial products with its simulation products. More information available at www.meqon.com.

About AGEIA

AGEIA(TM) Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company and the pioneer of hardware-accelerated physics for games. Its flagship product, the PhysX processor, is the world's first dedicated physics processing unit -- a completely new hardware category. The PhysX processor and supporting software deliver the processing horsepower to calculate real-time interactive worlds. Developers can define these worlds to obey the laws of classical physics, or create their own physical laws that make their game a unique, hyper- dimensional experience.

AGEIA seeks to ignite innovation in the games industry by working with leading developers, publishers, add-in board vendors and console manufacturers to deliver the next generation of physically immersive entertainment. Consumer add-in boards and systems equipped with the AGEIA PhysX processor and games that take advantage of the technology will be available in late 2005. For more information visit www.ageia.com.

NOTE: AGEIA, PhysX and NovodeX are trademarks of AGEIA Technologies, Inc. All other products are trademarks of their respective companies.

AGEIA Media Contact:
Kim Stowe
Stowe Consulting, Inc.
(408) 839-8750
kim@kimstowe.com

Source: AGEIA Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Kim Stowe of Stowe Consulting, Inc., +1-408-839-8750, or
kim@kimstowe.com, for AGEIA Technologies, Inc.

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

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

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Sun Sets New Performance Benchmark with SPARC(R) Server-Solaris(TM) Operating System (OS) Combination

Sun Sets New Performance Benchmark with SPARC(R) Server-Solaris(TM) Operating System (OS) Combination

Results Showcase Sun Fire(TM) V890 Server, Solaris(TM) 10 OS Performance and Price/Performance Leadership on Sybase Database IQ

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW) today announced Sun's Enterprise class UltraSPARC(R) IV- based Sun Fire(TM) V890 system running the Solaris(TM) 10 Operating System (OS) and Sybase IQ has set a new world record benchmark. Sun demonstrates continued SPARC processor excellence and industry-leading performance and price/performance on the Sun Fire V890 server by offering the following advantages:

-- Best multi-user performance for any system at the 100GB Scale Factor
24139 TPC-H throughput@100GB -- more than twice the previous best from
IBM, 11531 TPC-H throughput@100GB obtained with 16x Opt 2.0GHz
processors (August 31, 2005)
-- The dual node Sun Fire V890 with a $/QphH of $46, the Best price-
performance of any 16-processor configuration at 100GB SF, 35% better
than the IBM e325 Cluster at $71. (August 31, 2005)
-- The Sun Fire V890 dual node configuration has the lowest total cost of
ownership ($485,449) of any 16 processor submission at 100GB, more than
40% cheaper than the IBM e325 Cluster at $863,410 (August 31, 2005)

Actual Test Results Conducted by TPC:
-- The dual node Sun Fire V890 system delivered 10487 QphH@100GB at a
price performance of $46/QphH@100GB, and with availability date of
8/5/2005.
-- The IBM EServer 3215 cluster delivered 12,216 QphH@100GB at a price
performance of $71/QphH@100GB, and with a scheduled availability of
11/08/03.
-- TPC-H, QphH and $/QphH are trademarks of the Transaction Processing
Performance Council (TPC). Additional information on the TPC-H
benchmark can be found at www.tpc.org.

About TPC-H

Established by the Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC), the TPC-H benchmark is an industry-standard Decision Support test designed to measure systems' capability to examine large volumes of data, execute queries with a high degree of complexity, and give answers to critical business questions. The TPC-H benchmark evaluates a composite performance metric (QphH@size) and a price/performance metric $/QphH@size) that measure the performance of various decision support systems by the execution of sets of queries against a standard database under controlled conditions.

TPC-H, QphH and $/QphH are trademarks of the TPC. For additional information on the TPC-H benchmark, please visit the Transaction Processing Performance Council's Web site at http://www.tpc.org/.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer(TM)" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com/

Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, StarOffice, Solaris, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

CONTACT: Alex Plant of Sun Microsystems, Inc., +1-415-786-3451 or alex.plant@sun.com

Source: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

CONTACT: Alex Plant of Sun Microsystems, Inc., +1-415-786-3451 or
alex.plant@sun.com

Web site: http://sun.com/

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AGEIA and BFG Technologies Enter into Retail Distribution Agreement

AGEIA and BFG Technologies Enter into Retail Distribution Agreement

Award-winning graphics card maker to bring highly anticipated AGEIA PhysX(TM) processor into U.S., Canadian, and European Union retail markets

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- AGEIA(TM) Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in hardware-accelerated physics for games and BFG Technologies(R), Inc., a leading U.S.-based supplier of advanced 3D graphics cards and other PC enthusiast products, announced today that they have entered into a retail distribution agreement. Under the contract, BFG Technologies will manufacture, sell, market and distribute personal computer add-in cards powered by the AGEIA PhysX(TM) processor to retail, e-tail and distributors in the United States, Canada and the European Union member states.

AGEIA's PhysX chip defines an entirely new category of processor: the physics processing unit that, when coupled with the PhysX SDK, provides cost- effective hardware acceleration of physical interactions within a game environment, such as fluid dynamics and rigid body dynamics. The result will re-ignite the enthusiasm of gamers and game creators alike, and has the potential to propel physics technology into unexplored new markets.

"There is no doubt that the next evolution of PC gaming hardware will include technologies that dramatically improve realistic motion and physics in the game environment," said Scott Herkelman, executive vice president of marketing for BFG Technologies. "We are proud that AGEIA has chosen BFG Technologies to be one of the driving forces for getting their ground-breaking new PhysX processor into consumers' hands."

"BFG Technologies brings to the table an in-depth understanding of the channel as well as extensive knowledge about what makes gamers tick," said Manju Hegde, CEO and chairman of AGEIA. "BFG Technologies is trusted by game players and PC enthusiasts, thereby making them poised to bring the PhysX processor to market."

Pricing and Availability

BFG Technologies plans to offer stand-alone PCI cards with the AGEIA PhysX processor and 128MB of local memory, which is used for storing and processing physics data during game play. Products will be available at the end of this year. Pricing and other product details will be announced at that time.

Ric Lewis, executive vice president of operations for BFG Technologies added, "For our AGEIA PhysX-based cards, BFG Technologies will bring the same relentless attention to build-quality and performance that have become hallmarks of our award-winning graphics cards."

About BFG Technologies(R), Inc.

BFG Technologies is a privately held U.S. based supplier of premium, award-winning 3D video cards based on NVIDIA(R) graphics technology and other PC enthusiast products. BFG Technologies is world-renowned for their free 24 hour expert technical support and lifetime graphics card warranty, which has been a hallmark of service since the company's inception. BFG Technologies brand 3D graphics cards are available in the U.S. at Best Buy, CompUSA, Wal-Mart, Fry's Electronics, and Newegg.com and also within premium Falcon Northwest(TM) gaming systems, in Canada at CompuSmart/CompuCentre and Staples Canada, and in the U.K. at Dabs.com, Overclockers UK and PC World/Dixons.

To find additional BFG Technologies retailers and to learn more about BFG Technologies' products, please call 847-281-3110 or visit http://www.bfgtech.com/ .

About AGEIA

AGEIA(TM) Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company and the pioneer of hardware-accelerated physics for games. Its flagship product, the PhysX processor, is the world's first dedicated physics processing unit - a completely new hardware category. The PhysX processor and supporting software deliver the processing horsepower to calculate real-time interactive worlds. Developers can define these worlds to obey the laws of classical physics, or create their own physical laws that make their game a unique, hyper-dimensional experience.

AGEIA seeks to ignite innovation in the games industry by working with leading developers, publishers, add-in board vendors and console manufacturers to deliver the next generation of physically immersive entertainment. Consumer add-in boards and systems equipped with the AGEIA PhysX processor and games that take advantage of the technology will be available in late 2005. For more information visit http://www.ageia.com/ .

Source: BFG Technologies(R), Inc.

CONTACT: AGEIA Media Contact, Kim Stowe, +1-408-839-8750,
kim@kimstowe.com , or BFG Technologies Media Contact, John Malley,
+1-847-281-3116, jmalley@bfgtech.com

Web site: http://www.ageia.com/
http://www.bfgtech.com/

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Sun Microsystems Korea Selected By NEIS Schools, NEIS Commits 70 Percent of Total IT Budget to Sun

Sun Microsystems Korea Selected By NEIS Schools, NEIS Commits 70 Percent of Total IT Budget to Sun

NEIS Selects Sun's Solaris(TM) 10 OS and Sun Fire(TM) Servers with Opteron Processors for its Elementary, Middle and High Schools Infrastructure; Reaffirms Sun's Commitment to the Education Market

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems Korea (http://kr.sun.com/) today announced it has been selected as the leading system supplier for the Korean National Education Information System (NEIS) project. Sun Microsystems Korea will provide 1,200 Sun Fire V40z x64 (x86, 64-bit) servers equipped with the AMD Opteron (TM) processor, and 200 Sun Fire V440 and V240 SPARC-based servers running the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) to elementary, middle and high schools around the country. NEIS chose Sun's Solaris OS and Sun Fire servers for its scalability and reliability, committing 70% of its total project hardware budget to Sun.

NEIS is an education information system established by Korea's Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development to improve teachers' working environment and increase efficiency of educational administration. Once it is completed, all the educational institutions can share high quality of information, thus, all the schools can improve its efficiency and reduce redundant processes.

"Thanks to innovative technologies, we are able to bring an information rich environment to students all over the world," said Won-Sik Yoo, general manager of Sun Korea. "By working closely with NEIS, we will be able to extend our leadership position in the education market and help build a reliable and secure infrastructure for Korea's education system."

Sun Microsystems in Education

Sun is a leading provider of open network computing solutions to colleges and universities around the world, powering academic, research and high performance computing systems, campus administration, digital libraries and student instructions systems. In addition, Sun is committed to connecting the world's students to the Internet, beginning with primary and secondary schools and extending to all levels of higher education. For more information: http://www.sun.com/edu .

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer(TM)" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW) to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com/

Copyright 2005 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Solaris, Sun Fire and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. AMD, Opteron, is a trademark or registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices.

Mark Richardson
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Public Relations
(650) 257-4038
(415) 515-4113 -- cell
mark.richardson@sun.com

Source: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Richardson of Sun Microsystems, Inc., Public Relations,
+1-650-257-4038, Cell: +1-415-515-4113, mark.richardson@sun.com

Web Site: http://www.sun.com/
http://www.sun.com/edu
http://kr.sun.com/

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Mobile PlayStation(R) Videogame Arcade Brings Fun And Entertainment To Your Neighborhood

Mobile PlayStation(R) Videogame Arcade Brings Fun And Entertainment To Your Neighborhood

PlayStation(R) Patrol Featuring PlayStation(R)2 and PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable)

Makes Local Stop in Denver area

DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Industry leader Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets
the PlayStation(R) family of products and develops, publishes,
markets and distributes software for the PS one(TM) game console,
the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the PSP(TM)
(PlayStation(R) Portable) system for the North American market.

WHAT: Sony Computer Entertainment America will bring the PlayStation
Patrol to the Denver area. The PlayStation Patrol is a 40-foot
long vehicle, featuring twelve PlayStation 2 interactive kiosks
and eight PSP kiosks. The vehicle is set-up to play all of the
hottest and best-selling videogame titles available across
PlayStation platforms. The PlayStation Patrol Scout, a
PlayStation branded Hummer(R) H2*, will accompany the PlayStation
Patrol and help spread the news that the PlayStation Patrol is in
town. Coupons will be available for discounts on PlayStation 2 or
PSP software titles. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

WHERE Wheat Ridge, Colo.
AND Buy-Back Games
WHEN: 4325 Wadsworth Blvd.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303.422.4424

Saturday, September 3, 2005 Noon - 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 4, 2005 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, September 5, 2005 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

"PLAYSTATION PATROL" TRUCK VISUAL HIGHLIGHTS:

* HOT videogame titles, including: EyeToy(TM): Play 2 (for PlayStation 2),
Gran Turismo(TM) 4 (for PlayStation 2), Rise of the Kasai(TM) (for
PlayStation 2), God of War(TM) (for PlayStation 2), ATV Offroad Fury(R)
Blazin' Trials (for PSP), Twisted Metal: Head-on (for PSP), Wipeout(R)
Pure (for PSP), and many more.
* Twelve PlayStation 2 kiosks and eight PSP kiosks.

Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

CONTACT: Drew McGuire Milam of Sony Computer Entertainment America,
+1-650-655-5305, or drew_milam@playstation.sony.com

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

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