Today, the Education Commission of the States, (ECS) launches two key resources for policymakers. The first focuses on increasing the workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The second responds to a projected, growing national demand for students with advanced skills in career and technical fields.

Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS" - NYSE: MBT), the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the CIS, announces that its consolidated subscriber base reached 86.94 million users on June 30, 2008.

WPCS International Incorporated (WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has announced guidance for its current fiscal year. For FY2009, ending April 30, 2009, the company expects to generate $125 million in revenue and $5.6 million in net income. The estimated earnings per share will be $0.74 for the year.

Trimble today introduced a significant advancement in high-accuracy, in-the-field mapping with its new Trimble(R) VRS Now(TM) H-Star(TM) service. This revolutionary service provides instant access to H-Star corrections throughout Germany, Great Britain, and the Madrid region of Spain. A subscription to the Trimble VRS Now H-Star service gives users working in utilities, local government, natural resources, and land management the ability to obtain real-time, decimeter level accurate positions consistently and directly at the job site. With instant access to H-Star corrections on demand, field workers can be more efficient and high-accuracy mapping projects can be up and running in minutes to increase productivity.

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network, today announced the opening of a new authorized retail outlet in Manhattan to make shopping for the company's wireless voice and data products more convenient for local residents and businesses. J.L. Wireless, located at 326 Audubon Avenue between 181st & 182nd Streets, now offers a wide variety of wireless phones, accessories and service from Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Business multinational customers now have a more convenient way to view, monitor and analyze their expenses, with the company's introduction of Global Billing Report. Customers can use this advanced tool, available at no cost through the Verizon Enterprise Center (VEC), to view worldwide communications expenses online in both the original billed currency and another currency selected by the customer.

the next generation of its innovative reseller portal solution for service contracts to help its clients increase revenue from contracts sold through their channel partners.

Esta herramienta permite una vista consolidada de la actividad de facturación en todo el mundo, en la moneda de elección, para que los clientes multinacionales puedan mejorar la administración de gastos a través de Internet

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) will add the Virtual Hold(TM) software solution to its contact centers, Virtual Hold Technology LLC (VHT) announced today.

Avistar Communications Corporation , a video collaboration platform provider, today announced its financial results for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2008.

The IS Governance Institute and SourceMedia, publisher of the American Banker and Credit Union Journal, announce a series of seminars and research reports on operational risks and operational loss events on information security, ignored by information technology, that violate regulations required for maintaining federal deposit insurance for 16,000 federally insured financial firms.

Concur the world's leading provider of on-demand business services that automate Employee Spend Management, today announced that it will host a free Webinar in conjunction with Financial Week on Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. EDT entitled, "Getting Better Mileage Out of Your T&E Budget: A Look at How Smart Managers are Coping with Skyrocketing Travel Costs". Featuring industry expert Megan Johnson, Financial Week reporter, the Webinar will also feature corporate travel management professionals from Verizon Communications and Shell Oil, who will address how the rise in travel costs are challenging managers to maximize existing T&E budgets and control and optimize travel spending, without sacrificing corporate growth. Registration for the Webinar can be completed at http://www.concur.com/.

America's Emergency Network, Inc. (AEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of Brampton Crest International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BRCI) , today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hughes Network Systems, LLC, wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. , under which Hughes will provide the broadband satellite backbone of AEN's pioneering satellite- video-Internet emergency communications network using HughesNet service, powered by the new SPACEWAY(TM) 3 satellite system.

Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Os clientes multinacionais da Verizon Business agora contam com uma maneira mais conveniente de visualizar, monitorar e analisar suas despesas, com a introdução, pela empresa, do Relatório de faturamento global. Os clientes podem usar essa ferramenta avançada, disponível gratuitamente por meio do Verizon Enterprise Center (VEC), para visualizar on-line suas despesas de comunicações, tanto na moeda original faturada, quanto em outra moeda selecionada pelo cliente.

Esta herramienta permite una vista consolidada de la actividad de facturación en todo el mundo, en la moneda de elección, para que los clientes multinacionales puedan mejorar la administración de gastos a través de Internet

Bookham, Inc. today announced that it has begun supply of its TL8000 full-band tunable pluggable transceiver to Ciena(R) Corporation, the network specialist. Ciena plans to use this 10Gb/s module across its high-end switching and transmission systems including its CoreDirector(R) Multiservice Switch, CoreStream(R) Agility Optical Transport System and CN 4200(R) FlexSelect(TM) Advanced Services Platform for both core and metro network applications.

Os clientes multinacionais da Verizon Business agora contam com uma maneira mais conveniente de visualizar, monitorar e analisar suas despesas, com a introdução, pela empresa, do Relatório de faturamento global. Os clientes podem usar essa ferramenta avançada, disponível gratuitamente por meio do Verizon Enterprise Center (VEC), para visualizar on-line suas despesas de comunicações, tanto na moeda original faturada, quanto em outra moeda selecionada pelo cliente.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. , the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for U.S. and European high-grade corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds and other fixed-income securities, today announced the closing of the final tranche of the purchase by Technology Crossover Ventures ("TCV") of a minority stake in MarketAxess, consisting of preferred stock and warrants, for an aggregate purchase price of $35.0 million. In conjunction with the closing, Bob Trudeau, general partner of TCV, a leading private equity and venture capital firm with expertise in the financial technology space, has been elected to the MarketAxess board.

Esta herramienta permite una vista consolidada de la actividad de facturación en todo el mundo, en la moneda de elección, para que los clientes multinacionales puedan mejorar la administración de gastos a través de Internet

Today, the Sam Adams Alliance launched a new website, SunshineReview.org, to over 600 conservative participants and bloggers at the Americans for Prosperity state summit in Austin, Texas. Sunshine Review analyzes government secrecy by evaluating whether if government websites effectively disclose information to the public and media.

a series of web-based short movies starring some of the 150 structures chosen by the public for the America's Favorite Architecture (AFA) list created last year.

iSuppli Corp. is pleased to announce it is driving automotive market research to the next level by acquiring Telematics Research Group, Inc. (TRG), the leader in vehicle-electronics business intelligence.

Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, today announced that it has signed a multi-year contract with Object Management Group(TM) (OMG(TM)) to provide test delivery for its OMG Certified programs: the OMG-Certified UML Professional (OCUP(TM)), the OMG-Certified Real-time and Embedded Systems Specialist (OCRES(TM)), and the OMG-Certified Expert in Business Process Management (OCEB(TM)). All exams are available in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India through the broad-based Pearson VUE(R) Authorized Test Center network.

"The site http://www.todayscandidates.com/ was developed to help bring more democracy to the election process," declared Donald Cleveland, Chairman and CEO of TodaysCandidates.com. "Instead of going to some 'teeny bopper' or socially oriented web site to post campaign information, the new site will allow the candidates to present their campaigns and candidacy on an equal footing. The public will also benefit from the ease the site will provide to look for and identify candidates and their platforms. Voters can simply enter their zip code and find all candidates running in their area."

The GSMA, the global trade group for the mobile industry, today made an official call for entries to the Asia Mobile Awards 2008 and the Asia Pacific round of its Mobile Innovation Global Competition, both of which will culminate at the Mobile Asia Congress, Asia's leading mobile communications event that takes place in Macau, SAR People's Republic of China (18-20 November 2008).

The Isle of Man's largest distribution company, Manx Independent Carriers, is rolling out an innovative system for tracking parcels and freight using a new international 'databank' called PODXchange. Developed by Marlow-based NetDespatch, PODXchange is a web portal for proof of delivery (POD).

F3 Technologies, Inc. , an Atlanta-based SaaS development company and application service provider, is pleased to announce today that it has appointed Rainey Shane as the new President of the Company.

PriceGrabber.com(R), a part of Experian, explored important issues for the modern-day parent in its latest survey of 1,584 online shoppers conducted in June. In response to this survey and its recent consumer spending survey, PriceGrabber.com put together a series of "One Minute Tips for Moms" YouTube(TM) videos to increase awareness on the biggest issues facing parents.

Playtech (AIM: PTEC), the international designer, developer and licensor of software to the online and land-based gaming industry, is pleased to announce having signed a four-year, exclusive licensing agreement with Paramount Entertainment for the classic blockbusters "Gladiator" and "The Untouchables."

Quarterly Net Revenues Increased by 62.5% Year-Over-Year

StarTek, Inc. today announced a new contact center in the Philippines that is expected to open in the fourth quarter of this year. The new overseas facility complements the company's 21 centers currently operational in North America, all of which focus on providing StarTek's clients with the highest quality in customer management solutions, including customer care, technical support and back-office support. This new capability rounds out "StarTek Choice," a flexible option composed of three quality delivery channels including North American support, offshore support, and the virtual solution known as StarTek-At-Home.