The North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) proudly announces the election of a new board of directors and its fiscal year 2008/2009 executive committee. Together they will lead the council in helping grow a vibrant technology economy in northeastern Massachusetts.

MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of government services, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on August 29, 2008, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2008.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarket s.com/research/4da1a1/infotechs_blade) has announced the addition of the "Info-Tech’s Blade Server for Small Enterprise Decision Guide and Implementation Tools (Bundle Package)" report to their offering.

Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq:DAKT), the world’s leading provider of large screen light emitting diode (LED) video systems, and the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, LLC (NMSCO) announced today that Daktronics has been selected to provide one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive integrated LED video display and scoring systems for the new stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The stadium is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010. The project, which is still subject to parties entering into a final agreement, is expected to exceed $45 million and would be the largest in Daktronics history. The parties expect that contracts for the project will be completed in the third quarter of calendar 2008.

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has secured a license from Ubisoft® to produce branded accessories based on the Rayman Raving Rabbids® series of games. The multi-year agreement gives Mad Catz North American rights to a range of accessories for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PC, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance and the Wii™ home videogame system from Nintendo.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarket s.com/research/99d558/chile_convergenc) has announced the addition of the "Chile - Convergence Broadband and Internet market" report to their offering.

M-Factor, Inc., the premier provider of dynamic revenue and profit optimization solutions for consumer goods companies, announced that Lawrence Whittle has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Founder and acting CEO, Phil Delurgio, has become the company’s Chief Technology Officer and will focus on driving M-Factor’s market strategy and next generation of solutions. Mr. Whittle joins Mr. Delurgio on the Board of Directors.

Reunion.com, a leading people search service and social networking community that helps adults reconnect and keep in touch, has earned a ranking of #78 on comScore Media Metrix’s list of Top 100 U.S. Web sites for June 2008, based on a recently released report. This surpasses the total number of unique U.S. visitors for popular Web sites such as Sony Online, Netflix and Travelocity, and represents a jump of 12 positions from the May 2008 ranking. Reunion.com’s total number of unique visitors was 11.94 million in the United States in June, during which period 1.6 million new registered members were also added.

DataArt, a high-end software outsourcing company with development centers in Russia and the Ukraine, was selected by Send Word Now to create advanced capabilities for its services, including use with Blackberry.

FuelQuest, Inc., the leading software and services company for the downstream energy industry, announced today that United Supermarkets has chosen FuelQuest’s Fuel Management Services to streamline and manage its bulk fuel processes. United Supermarkets is a leading regional grocery chain operating 47 stores in 27 cities across north and west Texas.

Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELRN) (TASE: ELRN) ("Elron") highlighted today that Starling Advanced Communications Ltd. ("Starling", TASE: STLG, held 50% directly and indirectly by Elron), a developer and manufacturer of innovative airborne broadband antenna systems, announced today that it received notice from an American satellite communications systems manufacturer (the "Communications Company") that an international services provider has chosen the Communication Company to supply it with two-way Ku band antenna systems for aircraft following its tender offer. Such award is subject to the execution of a detailed non-binding framework agreement for the supply of innovative antenna systems over a period of seven years. Starling announced that it estimates that the value of its share in the non-binding agreement, if executed, may be up to $60 million.

Mirror Image® Internet, a leading provider of content delivery solutions powered by a patented global network, held a virtual roundtable featuring customers and analysts. The discussion centered on the growth of web video and how it is affecting the way viewers consume content.

American Express announced today the official start of this year’s Members Project (www.membersproject.com), the online initiative that invites Cardmembers to submit ideas for projects to make a positive impact on the world that American Express will fund with $2.5 million. In conjunction with the launch of Members Project, American Express unveiled new survey results which showed that 96 percent of Americans feel now, more than ever, the world needs great ideas to make a positive difference; 92 percent of Americans surveyed said that they believe in the power of ideas to help change the world. With Members Project, American Express puts the power of ideas into the hands of Cardmembers and, whether a Cardmember or not, everyone is invited to join the discussion and nominate their favorite projects online. This year, American Express will fund five winning projects; the top project will receive $1.5 million, the second place project will receive $500,000, the third place project will receive $300,000 and two additional projects in the Top Five will receive $100,000 in funding.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarket s.com/research/4d10a4/netherlands_mobi) has announced the addition of the "Netherlands - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics" report to their offering.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarket s.com/research/7682a0/europe_broadband) has announced the addition of the "Europe - Broadband - Regulating fibre access" report to their offering.

Across Systems, supplier of the world's leading independent linguistic supply chain technology, today announced its American division has expanded its reach in the electronic engineering field with translation management systems integration projects for American engineering companies. This announcement comes shortly after its German division completed a deployment of the Across Language Server for the Medium Voltage Switchgear Division of Siemens, to manage its numerous translations of product documentation, also in electronic engineering.

Site Controls, the leading provider of enterprise energy management, facilities intelligence and grid efficiency solutions, today announced the asset acquisition of Excel Energy Technologies, including its Ikanosphere™ energy management solution for retail chains.

TheStreet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSCM), a leading financial media company, and Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc., the leading local Internet solution provider for broadcast publishers and local advertisers in the U.S., today announced a new strategic content distribution partnership that will see TheStreet.com featured prominently across the Internet Broadcasting network of sites.

SMS will continue to maintain its lead as the highest revenue generator across all messaging categories, providing global service revenues of $177 billion in 2013. But in a recent report from ABI Research, regional differences will determine the success of messaging expansion into the Web, advertising, and the incorporation of mobile messaging within social networking media.

BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE: BE), one of the world’s largest management and technology consulting firms, today announced the completion of a broad assessment of the World Bank’s strategy, integrated risk and performance management functions. The survey of public and private sector organizations included firms from different industry and sectors in the USA and Europe.

Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that it signed an e-commerce agreement with Shure Incorporated, a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, earphones and audio electronics. Digital River recently designed and launched a new online store located at www.shure.com to support the marketing and sales of Shure’s consumer and professional audio equipment in the United States.

YottaMark, Inc., a leader in product traceability, authentication and marketing solutions, today announced that Delta Prepack Company has selected HarvestMark® for Cases for a pilot program to deliver traceability for its case-packed tomatoes.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Madden NFL 09 will celebrate its launch with Maddenpalooza, a music, sports and gaming fan festival hosted at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on August 11. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the award-winning Madden NFL franchise and the release of Madden NFL 09, Maddenpalooza will run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. the day before the official August 12 launch date. The event will feature live musical performances by bands from past and current Madden NFL soundtracks, including Good Charlotte who will headline the music stage. In addition to the music performances, Maddenpalooza attendees can enjoy a number of fan-friendly festivities including autograph signing stations with retired NFL legends, interactive NFL activities, 300 Xbox 360® gaming kiosks to play Madden NFL 09, and a Wal-mart pop-up store where customers can be among the first to purchase their copy of Madden NFL 09.

Advantage Systems, a provider of accounting and contract management tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced the addition of a dashboard analytics feature to its Accounting for Mortgage Bankers (AMB) software package.

Alanco Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: ALAN), today announced that preliminary, unaudited sales revenues for its fourth quarter period ending June 30, 2008, were $4,700,000, an increase of 40% compared to the prior fiscal year fourth quarter and a 13% increase from the previous quarter. Operating loss for the fourth quarter will narrow compared to the prior year fourth quarter and the previous third quarter, but less than anticipated due to unusually high year-end inventory adjustments caused by new product introductions.

EMBARQTM Business today introduced another innovative business communications product: EMBARQTM Smart IP EnterpriseSM. EMBARQTM Smart IP EnterpriseSM offers businesses the convenience of an advanced communications system, including EMBARQ™ Dedicated Internet Access, local and long distance voice service, and IP-enabled call management features, without the large capital expense of purchasing and maintaining an on-site communications system.

Kentucky USA Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: KYUS), an early stage natural gas exploration and production company, announced today that the drilling contractor for the Company’s initial wells has moved a second drilling rig onto the Company’s second well, Hunter Wells #1 location and has spud-in. Due to mechanical difficulties on the first rig, there has been a 2 ½ week delay drilling at the Company’s first well, Francis Grace #1 location. Drilling is presently at the 2000 foot level and is expected to reach total depth (“TD”) at the base of the shale formation of approximately 2400 feet. Once TD is reached at the first well and rig down is completed, the drilling contractor will move the rig from Francis Grace #1 to the Company’s third well, Slinker #1B location.

Evolution Solar Corp (OTC:EVSO) has furnished the terms of delivery for a 600KW solar array installation to an Accredited Energy Services Company (ESCO). This is the second proposition Evolution Solar has entered into to provide materials and installation for a North American municipality.

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE), a holding company that builds value in growth-stage technology and life sciences companies, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter and six-months ended June 30, 2008 prior to market open on Thursday, August 7, 2008.

Radiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS) announced today that Ovations Food Services, the full-service food and beverage concessions and catering company that manages more than 90 venues, has selected the company’s Quest point of sale (POS) and VenueManager back office as its preferred solution for existing and future venues.

Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces the availability of Advanced Measurement Techniques for OFDM- and MIMO-based Radio Systems: Demystifying WLAN and WiMAX Testing, a new guide to wireless and RF testing. This CD contains useful and informative RF testing resources, including application notes, articles, white papers, and product demonstrations, to help engineers reduce their cost of test by simplifying and solving the most challenging RF measurement applications. The CD is available free of charge at www.ggcomm.com/Keithley/Jun08PR_RFHandbookCD.html.

Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE: IDC) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Interactive Data’s second-quarter 2008 revenue increased 9.5% to $186.1 million from $170.0 million in the second quarter of 2007. Net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $33.5 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, a 15.1% increase over net income of $29.1 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007.

Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced a new agreements for conventional film, dry media and printers have been awarded to suppliers Agfa Healthcare Corporation of Greenville, S.C., and FujiFilm Medical Systems USA Inc. of Stamford, Conn.

Innovative-e Inc. managing partner, Dux Sy, has joined Bamboo Nation — a community site dedicated to SharePoint users — as resident expert in the area of project management. Innovative-e president and CEO, Mike Taylor, sees the partnership as an opportunity to provide clients with additional resources and insights.

iSekurity, a full-service identity theft protection and detection company comprised of the largest collection of former federal agents in the United States, announces a flagship partnership agreement with Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU), a full-service financial institution serving select government employees and more than 400 companies in Northern Virginia. The partnership allows NWFCU to offer iSekurity’s identity theft protection and detection service to more than 97,000 Credit Union members.

RISO, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high speed color inkjet printers and duplicators, today officially announced the opening of the RISO Center-Chicago. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the RISO Center is the first of several similar facilities planned for other major cities throughout North America. The RISO Center is focused on helping the company’s extensive network of dealers, customers and prospects understand and see first hand the value of its leading color inkjet and digital printing solutions.

FalconStor Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: FALC), the provider of TOTALLY Open™ data protection solutions, today announced its expansion in the Software as a Service (SaaS) market, collaborating with HiNet – the Internet service provider (ISP) arm of Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE: CHT), Taiwan's largest information and telecom service provider – to make online backup services available to customers and small-and-medium-size businesses in Taiwan.

Orchestria, the proven leader in Information Protection and Control, today announced a partnership with Voltage Security, a global leader in information encryption. Orchestria 6, a comprehensive suite of products for data loss prevention (DLP), now provides integration to the email encryption capabilities of Voltage SecureMail.

ESI Group (ESIN FR0004110310), leader et pionnier des solutions de prototypage et de fabrication virtuels, annonce aujourd’hui le lancement de la suite Virtual Performance Solution 2008, une application logicielle hautement polyvalente qui permet de satisfaire les besoins du marché en solutions de simulation évolutives et en optimisation multi domaine.

Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) today announced that ASTRA Platform Services GmbH (APS), a subsidiary of SES ASTRA (LX: SESG), has selected Harmonic’s internationally acclaimed DiviCom® Electra® 7000 high definition (HD) encoders and DiviTrackIP™ statistical multiplexing for a network upgrade designed to substantially enhance and expand its HD MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) service. APS operates one of Europe’s most modern satellite broadcast centers, transmitting over 200 television and audio channels to subscribers throughout Europe from its headend in Germany. As a result of this upgrade, APS is able to strengthen its service portfolio while delivering unparalleled HD picture quality at very efficient bit-rates.