Incentive Real Estate, Inc. today announced the launch of its exclusive PriceDropAlerts(TM) service for potential buyers of new construction homes in Maryland and California. PriceDropAlerts(TM) are delivered to a homebuyer's mobile phone via text message. It provides the recipient with the power to respond immediately to new construction home price reductions. Alerts can be created for single or multiple properties, or for a particular community or builder.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of embedded, high-performance computing solutions for image, sensor and signal processing applications, announced it has received the coveted STAR Supplier Award from Lockheed Martin.

The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (http://www.healthcentral.com/) today announced that Dr. Fran Cogen, MD, director of the Childhood and Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children's National Medical Center, will provide her expertise to HealthCentral's DiabeTeens.com, a site offering connections to a community of teens with diabetes.

Residents of Northborough are a major step closer to having another choice for their cable television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.

CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) a leading provider of information technology and business process services, announced today the release of Tapestry(R) 8.0, with new major features in its modular rating, billing, and order management solution.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping its popular DataTraveler(R) 400 with MigoSync software and DataTraveler 100 in 16GB capacities. Also, Kingston(R) has released the DT101, a drive featuring security software and available in bold, fashionable colors.

Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Citrix Systems , EMC , Intersil and Qualcomm .

Achievo(R) Corporation, a software outsourcing and information technology services provider, today announced that a recent study published by Aberdeen Group supports a number of Achievo's contentions about the requirements for effectiveness in outsourcing partnerships. Achievo offers its clients local account management and project delivery capabilities through its regional offices in Japan, North America, Europe and Greater China that are integrated with and supported by its offshore delivery centers in China and its headquarters in the United States.

the Beijing National Stadium and the National Aquatics Center.

Got Gadgets? Got an addiction to gadgets that you can't seem to shake? Well so does tech-junkie and self-professed gay guy, Serge Gojkovich, the mastermind behind gaygadget.com, the new website set to officially launch Aug. 1st.

Envox Worldwide, a leading global provider of IP-based voice solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Tech vendor for its IP-based voice self-service and contact center solutions. CRN's Emerging Tech list captures companies that are delivering high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology that undercuts industry giants.

GenieKnows today announced the latest release of its local search engine, GenieKnows Local Search version 1.5.2 (http://local.genieknows.com/). This major release features improved Landmark Searching, which provides users with additional search functionality by allowing them to search for geographical landmarks by name in the United States and Canada.

Alliant Techsystems announced today that it has been awarded contracts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) division to retrofit three additional aircraft with ATK's proprietary integrated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) system. The three Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) will be based at various locations in the United States and used by CBP's Air and Marine Operations to monitor drug trafficking and illegal immigration. They will also be available to perform search and rescue missions when required. These will be the fifth, sixth and seventh aircraft ATK delivers to the CBP in support of their critical border patrol mission.

Kenshoo has announced today the establishment of Kenshoo Inc. which will be headquartered in San Francisco, California. Together with Kenshoo UK, Kenshoo Inc. will give Kenshoo an office presence across 11 time zones covering all of Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

ROFIN-SINAR Technologies Inc. , one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of laser sources and laser-based solutions, confirmed today that its 2008 third quarter results will be released on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

MicroTechnologies, LLC (D.B.A. MicroTech), a leading Information Technology, network support, communications and systems engineering firm, agreed today to purchase the assets of SIGCOM's Visual Communications Technology Division for an undisclosed amount of money. SIGCOM, based in Greensboro, NC, has been a pioneer and leader in visual communications, video teleconferencing services, audio visual integration, Internet Protocol (IP) network services, streaming video solutions and many other types of communications technical services and solutions for over 20 years. A particular area of focus is providing secure, high quality, high volume video conferencing services over IP networks.

CACI International Inc announced today that it has been awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) prime contract with a ceiling value of $85 million (one nine-month base period, four option years) by the U.S. Air Force under the Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging (MEFPAK) and Medical Logistics Support Services contract vehicle. The contract continues work performed under other contract vehicles in support of medical logistics services in the U.S. at all levels of the Air Force Medical Service and for some Army units and now opens this support to overseas Air Force units as well as the Air National Guard. This expands CACI's growth in the logistics and material readiness arena.

PropertyPreviews.com today announced the launch of its new Web site, which provides real estate professionals, photographers and home sellers with free and easy-to-use technology to instantly create engaging real estate video tours. In addition, the site is a one-click stop for distributing videos and property information to real estate and video sites including YouTube, Trulia, Zillow, Oodle, Google and others. PropertyPreviews.com users never need to install software, sign contracts or incur video or subscription fees to use the free video creation service.

RTS Realtime Systems Group, a leading trading solutions provider, announced that MexDer, the Mexican Derivatives Exchange, has selected RTS to provide the next generation front-end for its electronic trading platform. The agreement includes distribution of trading screens to MexDer local members including market makers, brokers and clearing firms.

The IT Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among U.S. information technology workers, dropped 1.5 points to 45.9 in the second quarter of 2008, reaching its lowest level since measurement began in 2005, according to a recent survey commissioned by Technisource(R), the technology placement division of Spherion Corporation. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive(R), indicates that overall confidence levels among IT workers surveyed declined slightly in the second quarter as a result of workers' increased uncertainty in the job market and in their personal employment situation. Despite workers' doubts, 42 percent of technology workers say they are likely to look for a new job in the next year.

Venda, the global leader in on-demand eCommerce solutions, today announced it has been positioned in the Visionaries quadrant in Gartner, Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for E-Commerce, authored by Gene Alvarez and published on July 18, 2008.

PT Indosat Tbk. ("Indosat"), Indosat Finance Company B.V. ("Indosat Finance") and Indosat International Finance Company B.V. ("Indosat International Finance") announced today that, in connection with the indirect acquisition by Qatar Telecom (Qtel) Q.S.C., of 2,217,590,000 Series B Common Shares of Indosat, representing 40.81% of Indosat's outstanding Series B Common Shares, Indosat Finance has notified holders of its 7.75% Guaranteed Notes due 2010 (the "2010 Notes") that it has commenced an offer to purchase (the "2010 Change of Control Offer") the 2010 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof (US$1,010 per US$1,000 principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of settlement and any Additional Amounts (as defined in the indenture related the 2010 Notes) (the "2010 Purchase Price") and Indosat International Finance has notified holders of its 7.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2012 (the "2012 Notes" and, together with the 2010 Notes, the "Notes") that it has commenced an offer to purchase (the 2012 Change of Control Offer, and, together with the 2010 Change of Control Offer, the "Change of Control Offers") the 2012 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof (US$1,010 per US$1,000 principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of settlement and any Additional Amounts (as defined in the indenture related to the 2012 Notes) (the "2012 Purchase Price, and together with the 2010 Purchase Price, the "Purchase Price"). The terms and conditions of the Change of Control Offers are described in detail in the Change of Control Offers, each dated July 22, 2008 issued by Indosat Finance and Indosat International Finance. The indentures governing the Notes require Indosat Finance and Indosat International Finance to make the Change of Control Offers.

In a move to deliver improved real-time precision asset visibility in healthcare, manufacturing, safety/security and retail environments at a more affordable price, Time Domain Corporation (http://www.timedomain.com/), a leader in precision ultra wideband (UWB) real-time location systems (RTLS), today announced the availability of its new PLUS(TM) 2.0 product line. PLUS 2.0 now delivers the superior location performance of UWB at a total cost of ownership comparable to other less precise RTLS systems.

Automotive suppliers seeking a competitive edge can demonstrate industry excellence with a 2009 Automotive News PACE Award. Applications for the 15th annual program, recognizing innovation, technological advancement and business performance, are being accepted through Sept. 12, 2008.

Helicopter Support Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today announced the sale of 12 extended-range aircraft fuel tanks to the Colombian Air Force for installation on Bell Huey II helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. .

EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. announced today the launch of the FTB-8525 and FTB-8535 Packet Blazer modules, providing comprehensive testing capabilities for Fibre Channel network deployments. The FTB-8525/8535 modules also support an optional test suite for complete performance validation of Ethernet services.

LivePerson, Inc. , a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice, will discuss its second quarter 2008 financial results during a teleconference on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Results will be released after the market close on August 6.

eFuture Information Technology Inc. (''eFuture''), a leading provider of front-end supply chain management software and services to China's retail and consumer goods industries, today announced that it has signed a contract to provide its mySHOP Retail Business Management System 3.0 (''mySHOP 3.0'' or ''the system'') to Tiens Group Co., Ltd. (''Tiens Group''). eFuture will install the system at Tiens Group's six distribution centers, 100 subsidiary stores, 100 direct- sales stores and 1,000 franchised chain stores, which have a total customer base of over 10 million.

Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or the "Company") today announced the closing of its follow-on public offering of 3,500,000 common shares at a public offering price of $34.00 per share (the "Offering"). The net proceeds to Canadian Solar from the sale of the 3,500,000 common shares are approximately $112.7 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 525,000 shares, solely to cover over allotments. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Piper Jaffray & Co. acted as joint bookrunners for the Offering.

China 3C Group (BULLETIN BOARD: CHCG) ("Company"), a leading reseller and distributor of consumer and business products in China, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Shangha Pakhui Electronics, Ltd. ("Pakhui"), a leading electronics service provider in eastern China, in which Pakhui has agreed to provide full after-sale technical support for China 3C's products that are sold to customers in its "store-in-store" locations. Under the terms of this agreement, Pakhui will receive approximately one fifth of the total service fee, which originates from any individual service agreements signed between China 3C Group and its product suppliers.

performed successfully during a series of just-completed demonstrations conducted by the Navy.

TidalTV, Inc. (http://www.tidaltv.com/), a new online service which offers free access to programming from television and the web, announced today the addition of Sony Pictures Television's popular television series to the TidalTV channel lineup.

ebookers, a leading full service online travel company in Europe, has re-launched its Belgian website (http://www.ebookers.be/) on a new global technology platform that offers its customers greater functionality and a better user experience.

Towerstream Corporation , a leading fixed WiMAX service provider, announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. ET on August 12, 2008. Following the announcement, a conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET during which Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Thompson, and Chief Financial Officer, Joseph Hernon, will review the Company's financial results and provide an update on current business developments.

Postilion, a division of S1 Corporation and a leading provider of integrated solutions for self-service banking and payment processing, announced today the appointment of Doug Parr as General Manager of Postilion's payments business in the Americas. Parr brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services technology industry to his role at Postilion, including over 18 years at ACI Worldwide where he served in various roles including Senior Vice President, Americas. In that role, Parr had P&L responsibility for ACI's Americas organization, including sales, professional services and customer support.