AT&T* today announced it stands ready for the impact of Hurricane Earl, as it passes to the east of Delaware, with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel that enable a quick response post landfall. To help local consumers and businesses prepare, AT&T is also providing important communications tips for use before, during and after the storm.

AT&T has invested more than $500 million in its Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) organization since it was formed. The NDR function includes more than 300 technology and support trailers that AT&T is able to deploy quickly to respond to disaster situations such as severe hurricanes.

A critical element of AT&T's efforts to maximize network reliability is its ability to respond swiftly when disaster strikes, made possible by extensive preparations. These include: ongoing readiness drills, topping off fuel at generators positioned at cell sites and switching centers, testing high-capacity back-up batteries, distributing additional portable generators, adding capacity to the wireless network as able, and staging of additional emergency response equipment in strategic locations near the anticipated landfall area.

AT&T continues to enhance network redundancy in hurricane-prone areas. These efforts include installation of more back-up and permanent generators at critical cell sites and switching facilities, location of critical equipment to less vulnerable areas, upgrade of electronics in many locations, replacement of copper wiring with fiber optic cable, elevation of switches critical to network operations above expected flood levels and protection of physical facilities against flooding.

AT&T offers the following recommendations for consumers and small business owners before and after the storm hits:

AT&T Tips:

• Be sure you have a "hurricane phone." It's a good idea to have a wireless phone on hand and at least one corded (landline) telephone that is not dependent on electricity in case of a power outage.
• Program all of your emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into your mobile phone. Numbers should include the police department, fire station and hospital, as well as your family members.
• Keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage, such as charging your wireless device by using your car charger or having extra mobile phone batteries on hand.
• Keep your wireless phone dry. The biggest threat to your device during a hurricane is water, so keep your equipment safe from the elements by storing it in a plastic bag or some other type of protective covering.
• Track the storm and access weather information on your wireless device. Many homes lose power during severe weather. If you have a wireless device that provides access to the Internet, you can watch weather reports through AT&T Mobile TV or keep updated with local radar and severe weather alerts through My-Cast® Weather, if you subscribe to those services.
• Camera phones provide assistance. If you have a camera phone, take, store and send photos — and even video clips — of damaged property to your insurance company from your device.
• Take advantage of location-based mapping technology.  Services such as AT&T Navigator and AT&T FamilyMap can help you seek evacuation routes or avoid traffic congestion from downed trees or power lines, as well as track a family member's wireless device in case you get separated.

Maximizing Service During and After a Hurricane:

• During an emergency, many people are trying to use their phones at the same time. The increased calling volume may create network congestion, leading to "fast busy" signals on your wireless phone or a slow dial tone on your landline phone. If this happens, hang up, wait several seconds and then try the call again. This allows your original call data to clear the network before you try again.
• Try text messaging. During an emergency situation, text messages may go through more quickly than voice calls because they require fewer network resources. All of AT&T's wireless devices are text messaging capable. Depending on your data or text plan, additional charges may apply.
• Keep non-emergency calls to a minimum. If there is severe weather, chances are many people will be attempting to place calls to loved ones, friends and business associates.

Additional information and tips for disaster preparedness can be found at www.att.com/vitalconnections.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine. 

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz  to discover more about our small business services.

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

SOURCE AT&T Inc.

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BrainPOP (www.brainpop.com), the award-winning creator of animated, educational resources, is pleased to announce that its curriculum-based quizzes are now fully integrated with Promethean's learner response systems, ActiVote and ActivExpression.

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The integration of ActiVote and ActivExpression, the industry-leading learner response system, with BrainPOP's quizzes – including all BrainPOP Jr. (K-3) topics – makes it easier than ever for teachers to improve learning outcomes by providing highly individualized instruction and assessment. Linking BrainPOP's content to learner response devices opens the door for increased student participation and higher academic achievement.

Earlier this year, educators in Georgia's Forsyth County Schools piloted the functionality, which is powered by Promethean's software developers' kit.

"The ability to gather formative and immediate student responses while using BrainPOP's dynamic content adds a new dimension to classroom instruction. The integration of these learner response systems with BrainPOP's quizzes has been incredibly well-received by both teachers and students," said Jill Hobson, Director of Instructional Technology for Forsyth County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia.

Administering BrainPOP quizzes with ActiVote or ActivExpression not only engages students but also helps teachers quickly identify who is struggling and might need extra assistance. By fully integrating BrainPOP quizzes into Promethean's software development kit, teachers can work assessments into their lessons in just a few easy steps.  The reporting functions allow teachers to see individual student progress and to view responses in a number of formats. Student and class results can be printed or downloaded, and then incorporated into grade books and learning management systems.

"BrainPOP's collaboration with Promethean on the engineering of this new capability exemplifies our commitment to 21st century learning," said Avraham Kadar, M.D., CEO and Chairman of BrainPOP. "The pairing of our quizzes with learner response systems brings a new level of engagement to the classroom, one that is sure to have a tremendous impact on student performance going forward."

"Our partnership has provided an unprecedented opportunity to demonstrate how interactive technologies and rich digital content can help real teachers in the classroom with real education improvement," commented Mark Elliott, President of Promethean North America. "A digital learning environment empowers teachers with the tools and resources they need to support today's student, and, in turn, boost participation and overall academic achievement."

BrainPOP quizzes and captivating digital content span Science, Math, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Music, Health, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language. Educators who subscribe to BrainPOP's resources and are members of Promethean Planet, the world's largest online community for teachers using interactive technology and digital content, can access the BrainPOP content and exchange best practices for classroom integration.

About BrainPOP

BrainPOP (www.brainpop.com) creates animated, curriculum-based content that engages students, supports teachers, and bolsters achievement.  Our proven and award-winning educational resources, uniquely suited for 21st century learning, include BrainPOP Jr. (ages 5-9), BrainPOP (ages 9+), BrainPOP Espanol, and BrainPOP ESL. All are supported by BrainPOP Educators (www.brainpop.com/educators), our online professional community more than 100,000 teachers strong.  Aligned to academic standards and easy to use, BrainPOP sites host more than 8 million visits each month.  We offer resources in world languages such as British English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. Founded in 1999, BrainPOP is headquartered in New York City.    

About Promethean – Lighting the Flame of Learning

Promethean's aim is to unlock the potential of human achievement in education and training at all ages around the world. It does so by creating, developing, supplying and supporting leading edge, interactive learning technology and by encouraging the growth of the world's largest online teacher community in this field.  In these ways, Promethean is helping bring to life the promise of 21st century learning, improving engagement and results for learners and teachers alike.

The market for interactive learning technology is fast growing and global. In this market, Promethean is a world leader. Developed for teachers, Promethean's ActivClassroom brings together its interactive display systems (ActivBoard), its learner response systems (ActiVote and ActivExpression), and its suite of specialized teaching software (ActivInspire). They change how teachers and classes engage and interact, how students learn and how they are monitored and assessed.

Beyond the classroom, Promethean provides comprehensive training and support and, with over 600,000 members, the rapidly growing Promethean Planet (www.PrometheanPlanet.com) is the world's largest online community for users of interactive display system technology, providing user-generated and premium content, and is a forum for teachers to exchange ideas and experience.

Headquartered in the UK and listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange as Promethean World Plc (ticker symbol 'PRW'), Promethean's technology is today helping educate over 12 million individuals in over 500,000 classrooms in some 100 countries. www.PrometheanWorld.com.  

SOURCE BrainPOP; Promethean

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Intergraph® announced its SmartPlant® Enterprise electrical solution with Basic (B) and Detailed (D) modules to address industry needs for flexibility in the electrical design process, offering functionality for safety, quality and productivity for electrical power distribution network engineering and design projects.

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SmartPlant Electrical, an integral part of the SmartPlant Enterprise solutions suite, covers the complete plant life cycle of an electrical power distribution network from concept to detailed design through operations and maintenance. SmartPlant Electrical-B and SmartPlant Electrical-D (powered by SIGRAPH.CAE) provide comprehensive wiring, cabling and detailed design functionality to enhance the engineering and schematics processes.  EPCs and owner operators will benefit from having additional details on wiring schematics for trouble shooting and maintenance projects, as well consistency of deliverables, management of changes, and integration within SmartPlant Enterprise.  Common licensing is available now, so that users can utilize either module with the same license.

SmartPlant Electrical's two modules cover the complete scope of electrical engineering and design. SmartPlant Electrical-B focuses on the design and validation of the electrical distribution network, including design analysis (integrated with established third-party leaders in electrical analysis programs such as ETAP), load balancing, cable sizing and the automatic creation of associated deliverables. SmartPlant Electrical-D focuses on the schematics, panel design, wiring, and PLC configuration.

This allows the user to select the right tools for the scope of their projects, while providing extremely fast data access and navigation through relationships within the designs. Additionally, SmartPlant Electrical-B is integrated with the SmartPlant 3D rules-based design solution to facilitate accurate cable routing. Cable definitions are created in SmartPlant Electrical-B and then the physical routing is performed in SmartPlant 3D, with a bi-directional interface to allow cable size verification based on the actual length from the physical model.

By early 2011 SmartPlant Electrical-D will also integrate with SmartPlant 3D, SmartPlant Instrumentation and SmartPlant P&ID solutions to offer data sharing and data synchronization between the electrical, process, and instrumentation environments to increase productivity, data consistency and accuracy.

Patrick Holcomb, Intergraph Process, Power & Marine executive vice president, said, "The announcement of SmartPlant Electrical-B and SmartPlant Electrical-D and associated licensing flexibility is our first step in the integration of our recently acquired SIGRAPH.CAE technology for electrical and process control engineering, which has a significant market presence in the global oil and gas, metals and power industries."

SmartPlant Enterprise is an integrated solutions suite that provides full design, construction, materials and engineering data management capabilities needed for the creation, safe operation and maintenance, and capital Project Life Cycle Management (cPLM) of large-scale process, power, marine and offshore projects. The software's intelligent data-centric and rules-based solutions enables users to share data globally, build safety into plants early in the design process, and efficiently construct and manage the engineering design basis throughout the life cycle of an asset.

The ARC Advisory Group, a leading industry analyst firm, ranked Intergraph the No. 1 overall engineering design 3D software and process engineering tools (PET) provider worldwide according to its PET Worldwide Outlook Market Analysis and Forecast through 2013.

About Intergraph

Intergraph is the leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software that enables customers to visualize complex data. Businesses and governments in more than 60 countries rely on Intergraph's industry-specific software to organize vast amounts of data into understandable visual representations and actionable intelligence. Intergraph's software and services empower customers to build and operate more efficient plants and ships, create intelligent maps, and protect critical infrastructure and millions of people around the world.

Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) and Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I).  Intergraph PP&M provides enterprise engineering software for the design, construction and operation of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially-powered solutions to the defense and intelligence, public safety and security, government, transportation, photogrammetry, utilities, and communications industries. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com.

© 2010 Intergraph Corp. All rights reserved. Intergraph and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Yucheng Technologies Limited (Nasdaq: YTEC), a leading provider of IT solutions to China's banking industry, today announced it will participate in the following investor events in September:

    SFG Fourth Annual Beijing Management Summit
    Event:             Corporate presentation and one-on-one meetings
    Time:              September 9-10, 2010
    Presentation Date: September 9, 2010
    Location:          Grand Hyatt, Beijing
    Speaker:           Steve Dai, CFO

    Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference
    Event:             Corporate presentation and one-on-one meetings
    Time:              September 12-15, 2010
    Location:          The New York Palace Hotel, New York
    Speaker:           Steve Dai, CFO


    Kaufman Bros. 13th Annual Investor Conference
    Event:             Corporate presentation and one-on-one meetings
    Time:              September 14-16, 2010
    Presentation Date: September 14, 2010
    Location:          The W, New York
    Speaker:           Steve Dai, CFO

About Yucheng Technologies Limited

Yucheng Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: YTEC) is a leading IT service provider to the Chinese banking industry. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Yucheng has approximately 2,200 employees and has established an extensive network for serving its banking clients nationwide, with subsidiaries and representative offices in 23 cities. Yucheng provides a comprehensive suite of IT solutions and services to Chinese banks including: (i) Channel Solutions, such as web banking and call centers; (ii) Business Solutions, such as core banking systems, foreign exchange and treasury management; and (iii) Management Solutions, such as risk analytics and business intelligence.

    For Further Information

     Steve Dai
     Tel:   +86-10-5913-7889
            +86-10-5913-7700
     Email: investors@yuchengtech.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project" or "continue" or the negative thereof or other similar words. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Yucheng's management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: current dependence on the PRC banking industry demand for the products and services of Yucheng; competition from other service providers in the PRC and international consulting firms; the ability to update and expand product and service offerings; retention and hiring of qualified employees; protection of intellectual property; creating and maintaining quality product offerings; operating a business in the PRC with its changing economic and regulatory environment; and the other relevant risks detailed in Yucheng filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Yucheng assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

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Greenline Financial Technologies, Inc. and SIX Swiss Exchange today announced the successful implementation of VeriFIX, Greenline's industry leading solution for automated FIX testing, in connection with the deployment of the SWXess trading platform. VeriFIX offers advanced, customizable exchange and broker simulation capabilities, providing SIX Swiss Exchange with a more accurate and realistic FIX testing environment. As a result, SIX Swiss Exchange can ensure the quality of its FIX infrastructure for exchange members.

Edgar Blum, Head of Application Engineering at SIX Swiss Exchange:

"We are pleased to work with Greenline, who has significant expertise in FIX technology for major global exchanges. Our members benefit from high-quality FIX connectivity to our exchange, and Greenline's VeriFIX is a critical component that helps us test FIX traffic before going live with complex deployments. This partnership is a continuation of our strategy to deliver leading trading technology for our exchange members."

Josh Tolman, President of Greenline:

"SIX Swiss Exchange is highly regarded as a leader in exchange technology. We are excited to provide VeriFIX, the industry leader in automated FIX testing, to help technologists optimize the testing cycle to onboard exchange clients more efficiently."

VeriFIX is the industry standard for comprehensive FIX testing. VeriFIX can test multiple counterparties and simulate scenarios 24 hours a day. This capability allows for simultaneous load and regression testing for a wider range of trading counterparties. VeriFIX can also be customized to support multiple types of FIX connectivity, providing users the flexibility to support a range of testing needs. Testing scripts can be easily configured to emulate the exchange environment, providing clients and brokers with a realistic depiction of trading behavior, delivering higher rates of testing accuracy and protocol validation. Additionally, VeriFIX can provide execution reports and latency statistics to illustrate system capacity and easily detect any errors or message loss.

About Greenline Financial Technologies

Greenline provides superior FIX Protocol and electronic trading technology solutions and services across all asset classes for leading global financial institutions. Greenline's flagship product suite, VeriFIX®, CertiFIX®, MagniFIX®, MetriFIX®, and Latency Monitor, delivers end-to-end global connectivity solutions for any electronic trading environment using or migrating to FIX Protocol. In addition, its premier Professional Services consultancy can evaluate and improve clients' business strategy and trading technology operations, leveraging its expertise across all connectivity and messaging protocols. With global reach and client experience, Greenline is ideally positioned to meet the demand for connectivity and related trading technology. Greenline Financial Technologies, Inc. is a member of FIX Protocol Limited – North Americas, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MarketAxess Technologies, Inc. For more information, please visit www.greenlinetech.com.

About SIX Swiss Exchange

SIX Swiss Exchange is one of the world's leading and most technologically advanced securities exchanges. It provides customers with first-rate securities exchange services and brings together participants, issuers and investors in an efficient and transparent marketplace. In addition to the broad palette of products it offers, the SIX Swiss Exchange's integrated, fully automatic trading, clearing and settlement system is indeed convincing. www.six-swiss-exchange.com

SIX Swiss Exchange is a subsidiary of SIX Group. On a worldwide scale, SIX Group offers first-rate services in the areas of securities trading, clearing and settlement, as well as financial market information and payment transactions.

SOURCE Greenline Financial Technologies, Inc.

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