TechFaith and QIGI Co-Launch AK007 Smartphone

China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited (NasdaqGM:CNTF – News) (“TechFaith” or the “Company”) and QIGI today announced the co-launch of the AK007 smartphone. Beijing-based TechFaith is an original developed product provider focused on the research and development of cell phone solutions. QIGI, also headquartered in Beijing, is focused on the development, production and sale of Windows smartphones.

The AK007 smartphone was developed for the industrial, government and public security markets, with the Chinese police force being a primary customer target. The smartphone features powerful applications, a 624MHz CPU, with 256MB ROM, plus 128MB RAM, with a SIRF III GPS chip, 2.8″ QVGA display, and 2 million pixel camera. The smartphone was designed for rugged use and has a 2000mm battery to allow for greater standby time.

Defu Dong, Chairman and CEO of TechFaith, said, “We are pleased with the launch of the AK007. The industrial, government and public security markets are important targets for TechFaith as they are users whose job nature requires the good design and the various demanding features specifically offered by such smartphones. As part of our business strategy, we will continue working to launch tailored smartphones for our target markets, many of which are already in development with QIGI and other partners.”

Enhai Xu, President of QIGI, said, “We have been working on this project for more than a year and appreciate TechFaith’s hard work in making the AK007 a successful launch. We are excited with the launch and the feedback from our customers, both of which reinforce our commitment to develop other tailored smartphones for the industrial, government and public security markets.”

About TechFaith
TechFaith is an original developed product provider focused on research and development of cell phone solutions. Based in China, TechFaith employs approximately 700 professionals, of whom approximately 90% are engineers. TechFaith engages in the development and production of middle to high end handsets and tailor made handsets. TechFaith’s original developed products include: (1) multimedia phones and dual mode dual card handsets of multiple wireless technology combination such as GSM/GSM, GSM/CDMA, GSM/WCDMA, GSM/TD-SCDMA and UMTS/CDMA; (2) Window based smartphone and Pocket PC phone; and (3) handsets with interactive online gaming and professional game terminals with phone functionality.

With the capability of developing MMI/UI software on 2G/2.5G(GSM/GPRS, CDMA1X), 3G(EV-DO, WCDMA/UMTS, TD-SCDMA) and 3.5G(HSDPA) communication technologies, TechFaith is able to provide MMI/UI software packages that fulfill the specifications of handset brand owners and carriers in the global market. For more information, please visit www.techfaithwireless.com.

About QIGI
QIGI Future Technology Co., Ltd. (Beijing) is focused on the development, production and sale of Windows smartphones, aiming to create an international mobile phone brand. Armed with the most advanced technology for mobile phones, the company is committed to developing new technologies, new functions and new types of smartphones. The company aims to create a well-known, highly reliable, high-value mobile phone brand. By introducing high-quality and fashionable products and services to the world, the company intends to make QIGI into one of the most valuable mobile phone brands in China. QIGI also provides advanced cards and GSM+CDMA products, tailored operation products, customized products, and service to the public security system, banks and government departments.

World’s First Disposable Wireless RFID Sensor Detects Radiation Threats in Shipping Containers Using Modified Cell Phone Technology

Sicel Technologies, Inc., a privately held, specialty medical device company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Gentag, Inc., to create the world’s first passive (no battery), disposable, wireless Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensor to detect radiation threats in shipping containers using modified cell phone technology.

The patented technology is a combination of Sicel Technologies’ medical radiation sensor technology and Gentag’s wireless sensor platform. The two technologies can be integrated with standard LF, HF or UHF RFID technologies or Radar Responsive Sensor Tags, thereby allowing these miniature radiation sensors to be read from distances ranging from one inch to about 12 miles. Sicel’s established expertise in manufacturing FDA-cleared radiation sensors, combined with Gentag’s platform technology, will allow the companies to quickly develop and produce a low-cost threat detection solution that can be rapidly deployed.

The technology can be used with cell phones that incorporate both an RFID reader and a sophisticated CZT isotopic radiation detector, as previously announced by Gentag and eV Products, thereby allowing immediate validation and GPS location of any potential threat. The chip can also be modified to include low-cost printable chemicals sensors.

“This technology has the potential to revolutionize threat detection in the global transportation and shipping industries worldwide,” said Michael Riddle, President and CEO, Sicel Technologies, Inc. “We are gratified and excited that our innovative medical device has the unique versatility to not only help save people from a healthcare perspective, but now also by helping to make our shipping and transportation industries safer from potential threats.”

Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will seek to license their combined intellectual property for developing container and shipping monitoring systems for the US Government, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other countries, under a competitive bidding process.

“These new wireless threat sensors can be produced so affordably that they could feasibly be integrated into every shipping box used worldwide to immediately warn of potential radiological or chemical threats. The technology represents a new step for us towards the creation of ubiquitous mesh wireless sensor networks,” said Dr. John Peeters President & CEO Gentag. “By overlaying the CZT technology, cell phones, and standard RFID technologies, any labeled box containing a potential radiological threat can be immediately authenticated and triaged. It is estimated that there are 200 million container trips per year and billions of packages are shipped every year that could be tagged with this new technology.”

The technology is protected by 25 issued patents and a large number of pending international patents. Threat detection is a growing international concern. In the United States alone the 2009 budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will reach $50.5 billion.

About Gentag, Inc.
Gentag, Inc. is a technology development company focusing on the creation of innovative, low-cost, wireless sensor technologies based on cell phones. The company owns a unique intellectual property portfolio relating to cell-phone sensor combinations and wireless sensor networks and was awarded the 2008 Frost & Sullivan North American Award for Technology Innovation.

About Sicel Technologies
Headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Sicel Technologies, Inc. is a privately held, specialty device company focused on the development of revolutionary products that could significantly impact the treatment of cancer–a leading cause of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease.

Sicel Technologies, Inc. developed the Dose Verification System®, the first U.S. Food & Drug Administration cleared wireless implantable sensors designed to assist clinicians in determining the actual dose of radiation being delivered to the tumor. The company also makes and markets OneDose(TM), patient dosimetry verification systems specifically designed for radiation oncology therapy.

In 2008, Sicel Technologies, Inc. was named “Company of The Year” in the Life Science, Biotech, Medtech category by the North Carolina Technology Association.

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Globalstar Announces Launch of SMARTONE Satellite-Based Asset Tracking Management Solution

Leading Simplex Data Integrator Axonn LLC Provides Price Breakthrough for Those Customers Looking to Economically Manage the Location and Status of Mobile Assets

Globalstar, Inc. (NasdaqGS:GSAT – News), the world’s largest provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and individuals, today announced that leading Simplex data integrator Axonn LLC has launched SMARTONE, the Satellite Managed Asset Ready Tracker. SMARTONE is Axonn’s newest global asset tracking solution that utilizes the highly reliable Globalstar Simplex data network and enables customers to track the location of their mobile assets virtually anywhere.

The SMARTONE device transmits real-time GPS location, alarm inputs and engine run-time data over the Globalstar constellation of low earth-orbiting (LEO) satellites. The small size (6.5“ x 3.25” x 1“) and design allows it to be easily installed and field managed without the need for harnesses, antennas, or external power. The device is powered by AA size lithium batteries providing up to three years of battery life. Axonn’s current asset management products are used on a variety of mobile assets such as cargo containers, trailers and railcars, construction and service vehicles as well as fixed assets like field equipment, generators, pipelines, and propane and fuel storage tanks.

“We are very pleased to announce the addition of the SMARTONE product to the suite of asset tracking solutions that utilize the Globalstar Simplex network and we look forward to working with Axonn and other integrators in the future as we prepare to launch our next-generation of enhanced satellite data services,” said Tom Colby, Chief Operating Officer of Globalstar, Inc. Mr. Colby added, “With our Simplex data performance exceeding 98 percent messaging reliability and the continued expansion of our global Simplex coverage, Globalstar anticipates launching new and innovative Simplex data products and integrated solutions later this year and into 2010 in conjunction with the deployment of our second-generation satellite constellation.”

“There was a pent up market demand for a sub $200 satellite asset management device that operates on ‘off-the-shelf’ batteries capable of providing years of service,” said Dave Biggs, CEO of Axonn LLC. Mr. Biggs added, “We’ve met that need with the SMARTONE at a price point that makes it economically feasible for customers to invest in a device to manage their high value assets as well as their previously overlooked lower value assets.”

The Globalstar Simplex data offering is a low cost, one-way satellite data service that permits customers to use satellite modems and integrated back office management solutions to track mobile assets, such as vehicles, trailers, cargo containers and maritime vessels, using GPS or other location-based technologies. The Simplex data network also provides a platform for personal tracking and messaging solutions for commercial and recreational customers using products such as the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm). Simplex data service can be used for a wide variety of industrial and security applications to monitor and send information from fixed assets, such as environmental measuring instruments, utility meters, or report the state of various mobile sensor devices and their locations.

For more information regarding the SMARTONE product please contact Globalstar – Bob Bennett at (408) 933-4441 or via email at bob.bennett@globalstar.com or Axonn – Chad Holsinger at (985) 893-1048 x307 or via email at chadh@axonn.com.

About Globalstar, Inc.
With over 325,000 subscribers, Globalstar is the world’s largest provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. Globalstar offers these services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. The Company’s products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many land based and maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Global customer segments include: oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing, utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction, emergency preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various asset and personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.

For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar’s web site at http://www.globalstar.com

Grab Networks Announces Extended Suite of Hosted Video Solutions

Worldwide Leader in Video Production, Management and Distribution Provides New Capabilities Through a SaaS Model

NAB Show — As an extension to its award winning enterprise software solutions, Grab Networks is announcing an enhanced suite of hosted services to support its customers in the production, management and syndication of video. These new services will strengthen the company’s ability to serve its installed customer base of over 700 of the world’s leading media companies by creating more opportunities for them to maximize the value of their video content. The flexibility of the SaaS delivery model will also make these industry-leading solutions available and affordable to an entirely new customer base with pricing that best suits their needs. In addition, all Grab hosted services uniquely allow media companies to leverage Grab Networks’ own distribution network of 70,000 web sites.

The new products to be rolled out during the next several weeks reinforce Grab Networks leadership in the syndicated video economy. They will be available bundled or separate, and include:

--  Hosted encoding solutions that leverage the scale and sophistication
    of Anystream Agility's 2G software used by the largest media companies in
    the world.

--  Automated ingestion and clipping services that accelerate web
    distribution of broadcast content and field submitted content, with
    streamlined workflows.

--  Indexing capabilities that extract metadata from video and generate
    keywords to maximize content discoverability and advertising value.

--  Video management and publishing tools (including players and
    supporting technologies), that enable content owners to control where, how,
    and under what business terms video can be streamed on their own sites,
    partner sites, and across the web.

“Less than 15% of professional video actually gets to the Web because the infrastructure is so fragmented, expensive and immature. It’s time for a company that really understands scale and media to deliver a real end-to-end platform, not just another point solution,” said Fred Singer, CEO of Grab Networks. “The reality is media companies need a range of solutions that can grow and scale with their needs.” All of these hosted offerings will work seamlessly with Anystream Agility and Anystream Velocity enterprise software, allowing existing customers to use the SaaS offering within their existing workflows. At the customer’s option, they can also feed Grab Networks’ content syndication network of over 70,000 sites.

“For over a year now we’ve been quietly delivering software through a combination of enterprise deployments and hosted services, and are now in position to roll out the full suite of innovation we have always envisioned,” explained Bill Holding, President of Grab Networks. “We have listened to our customers and are very excited about how well we can now support them.”

Grab Networks was born from a merger between two key players in the online video syndication game: Anystream, a recognized pioneer in the automated production and distribution of professionally produced video content; and Voxant, one of the industry’s leading video publishing networks and most exhaustive collection of video content for syndication. Grab Networks is addressing the monetization challenges facing video content providers, publishers and advertisers by creating a network of solutions that collectively make video easier to publish, more discoverable by web viewers, and more valuable to marketers. With 10 years experience, and unmatched customer base and numerous industry honors, Grab Networks is the clear leader in online video production and syndication that touches all corners of the on demand video world.

For more information at NAB, please stop by Upper South Hall, Booth SU3421.

For more information visit http://www.grabnetworks.com

Occam Networks Adds New Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) to Meet Demands of Business and Residential Subscribers

New Products Extend Occam’s GPON Offerings and Feature DS-1 Connectivity for Business Applications and Integrated RF over IP

Occam Networks®, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCNW – News), a leading broadband access supplier offering multiservice access platform (MSAP) solutions based on pure packet technologies, today announced three new optical network terminals (ONTs) designed to help service providers deliver a full array of FlexPlay fiber services for their business and residential subscribers. These new ONTs provide intelligent, high-bandwidth transport, fiber line termination and the same high-quality voice performance as Occam’s award winning BLC products.

The Occam ON 2501, ON 2534 and ON 2568 complement Occam’s existing suite of GPON and Gigabit Ethernet FTTP ONT products and are optimized to deliver services such as traditional telephone, high-speed data and entertainment services when deployed with the BLC 6322 GPON optical line terminal.

“There is an increased demand for high bandwidth applications such as IPTV, video via RF overlay and gaming,” said Jeff Heynen, directing analyst for broadband and IPTV at Infonetics Research. “With volume shipments of GPON products in full swing within the telecom industry, Occam’s new offerings come at an opportune time to assist service providers seeking a single platform to leverage GPON and gigabit Ethernet ONTs.”

Service providers seeking a fully integrated solution to meet the demands of their business and residential subscribers can take advantage of the powerful product features that include:

• Connectivity for business applications: The Occam ON 2568 enables MEF-8 compliant DS-1 circuit emulation services (CES) for business applications. The ON 2568 is equipped with two DS1 ports, each designed for private line, dedicated data and business voice applications.
• Native support for RF Return: Powering interactive entertainment services, the Occam ON 2534 natively supports RF over IP and integrates into SCTE 55-1 and 55-2 compliant video environments..
• Carrier Ethernet service demarcation: The Occam ON 2501 is a full featured, intelligent Ethernet demarcation ONT that can be installed inside the premise. This cost-competitive device is ideal for residential and business applications looking for the simplest way to deliver intelligent Ethernet to the premise.
• Deployment flexibility: Occam’s new ONTs can be deployed in a wide range of environments including single family residences (SFRs), small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and multiple dwelling/multiple tenant units (MDU/MTUs), providing unmatched flexibility, simplicity and cost-efficiency. The ON 2501 is optimized for indoor deployment, while the ON 2534 and ON 2568 are hardened for challenging outdoor environments.
• Flexible standards-based service delivery: Occam ONTs enable comprehensive residential and business services based on the latest industry standards including TR-156, TR-101, MEF-6, MEF-8 and MEF-10. Occam standards-based innovations enable simple provisioning of predefined services such as Carrier Ethernet, voice, Internet, gaming and IPTV to accelerate time to revenue.

“Occam is committed to enhancing the delivery of traditional voice and advanced services through unified, intelligent demarcation devices at the customer premise site,” said Juan Vela, Director of Solutions Marketing and Strategy for Occam Networks. “Our approach is to provide our customers with a standards based, feature rich family of ONTs that utilize Ethernet as the standard service demarc at the premise – home or business.”

About Occam Networks, Inc.
Occam Networks’ broadband access solutions empower service providers to offer profitable new voice, data and video services over copper and fiber. Occam systems deliver flexibility and scalability in a Triple Play world. Over 2 million BLC 6000 ports are currently deployed at over 320 service providers in North America and the Caribbean. For more information, please visit www.occamnetworks.com.

Cautionary Note about Forward-Looking Statements
Portions of this press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of Occam Networks, including statements predicting increased adoption of products and technologies offered by Occam and the willingness and ability of our customers to purchase additional Occam products and upgrade their product offerings. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from any future performance suggested in such statements. In particular, rapidly changing technologies and market conditions may require changes to Occam’s products, and the willingness of our customers to purchase upgraded products such as Triple Play will depend in part on customers’ existing network configurations and any incremental costs associated with implementing upgrades. Occam does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Please also refer to the company’s most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, annual report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. These filings contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

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