Technology Press Release – Newsletter for December 16, 2010

AUO SunPower Solar Cell Fab Dedicated

AUO Chairman and Malaysian Prime Minister to Inaugurate New Green Building Design

HSINCHU, Taiwan, December 15, 2010 – AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO)
today announced the inauguration of AUO SunPower Sdn. Bhd. ("AUO SunPower")
in Malaysia. The ceremony was attended by AUO Chairman K.Y. Lee, Malaysian
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib, SunPower … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AUO SunPower Solar Cell Fab Dedicated.

Agnitum Launches Free Outpost Internet Security Suite

Leading Security Vendor is First to Deliver Fully-Functional Free Security Suite

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, December 15, 2010 – The security experts at Agnitum, developers of the Outpost Pro security
product line, are pleased to announce the availability of Outpost Security
Suite Free 7.0, the first comprehensive security suite to protect Windows
users from the full range of cyberthreats …. Source  : Agnitum Launches Free Outpost Internet Security Suite.

The First Commercial Rollout of Mobile Contactless Services in Nice Paves the way for a National Deployment in France

NICE, France, December 15, 2010 – The AFSCM (Association Fran??aise du Sans Contact Mobile) draws
positive conclusions from the first European mobile contactless rollout that
took place in Nice last May. A qualitative survey(1) demonstrates positive
user feedback, underlining a quick and enthusiastic adoption of
"cityzi"-branded contactless services and mobile phones.

Nice: a winning initiative
…. Original source  : The First Commercial Rollout of Mobile Contactless Services in Nice Paves the way for a National Deployment in France.

Elsevier Integrates Collexis Expert Profiling Into SciVal Suite

SciVal Experts Enhances Elsevier Performance, Planning and Funding Tools With a Customizable Networking and Knowledge Management Solution

AMSTERDAM, December 15, 2010 – Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical
information products and services, today announced the integration of
Collexis Expert Profiling, a product of the recently acquired leading
developer of semantic technology Collexis, into the SciVal … Read more : Elsevier Integrates Collexis Expert Profiling Into SciVal Suite.

Abu Dhabi Becoming World’s Top Retail City

DUBIA, UAE, December 15, 2010 – New shopping centers and expansions of existing facilities will soon make
Abu Dhabi one of the most retail-concentrated cities in the world, according
to a new report from London-based global property broker Cushman & Wakefield.

Abu Dhabi, the second largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is … Read more : Abu Dhabi Becoming World's Top Retail City.

Telegent Introduces Fourth Generation Analog Mobile TV Receiver

65nm mobile TV receiver delivers industry-leading picture quality, reduces size and power consumption

SUNNYVALE, California, December 15, 2010 – Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile, today
introduced its fourth generation TLG1123 analog mobile TV receiver. The
TLG1123 mobile TV chip introduces new algorithms for improving TV picture
quality and viewing experience while continuing to reduce size … Read more »».

DediPower Expands Management to Accommodate Rapid Growth and Fulfil its Global Ambitions

READING, England, December 15, 2010 – DediPower, the UK's fastest growing private hosting company*, is
broadening and expanding its management team to enable the company to build
on the rapid growth it has been experiencing and to accelerate is global
expansion. Craig Martin , co-founder and currently CEO of DediPower is to
become MD of DediPower Asia. The …. Source  : DediPower Expands Management to Accommodate Rapid Growth and Fulfil its Global Ambitions.

Direct Edge Builds New Stock Exchange on Microsoft Mission-Critical Platform and Informatica Messaging-Based Trading Solution

Fourth-largest U.S. stock exchange chooses Windows platform over Linux and UNIX; reduces latency to 340 microseconds, enabling a 580 percent increase in throughput to help gain competitive advantage.

REDMOND, Washington, December 15, 2010 – Microsoft Corp. today announced that Direct Edge, a Jersey City,
N.J.-based stock exchange, has selected Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Direct Edge Builds New Stock Exchange on Microsoft Mission-Critical Platform and Informatica Messaging-Based Trading Solution.

2X Software’s Virtualization Technology Awarded Gold Status in New Microsoft Partner Network Program

2X Software Joins Select Group of ISVs Meeting New, Rigorous Microsoft Partner Network Standards in Achieving Gold Competency Status.

DALLAS, Texas, December 15, 2010 – 2X Software, the international vendor for virtualization and
server-based software solutions, has achieved Microsoft Gold competency
status for its software development expertise. With Microsoft's recent
partner program changes, partners can receive Gold or …. Read the original article  : 2X Software's Virtualization Technology Awarded Gold Status in New Microsoft Partner Network Program.

The Size of the Xperia(TM) X8 Fulfils a Gap in the Smartphone Market

LONDON, December 15, 2010 – Sony Ericsson's newest phone in the Xperia(TM) range, the X8, is meeting
the needs of those consumers who find many touchscreen smartphone
(www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/xperiax8?cc=gb&lc=en)
handsets too big or too small and also not within their price range.

With features taken from both the Xperia(TM) X10 and mini, the X8, which
started …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

ICAP Ocean Tomo Now Accepting Patent Submissions for Spring 2011 Live IP Auction March 30-31st in New York City

CHICAGO, December 15, 2010 – ICAP Ocean Tomo (www.icapoceantomo.com), the intellectual property
brokerage division of ICAP plc (IAP.L) and the world's premier patent auction
firm is now accepting patent submissions (
icapoceantomo.com/auction/submitip) for the upcoming Spring 2011 Live
IP Auction to be held March 30-31st in New York City.

(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100614/CG20517LOGO)
The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ICAP Ocean Tomo Now Accepting Patent Submissions for Spring 2011 Live IP Auction March 30-31st in New York City.

Competitions Prove an Increasingly Advantageous Method of Encouraging Fan Engagement Through Social Networks

LONDON, December 15, 2010 – Punch Communications, a leading PR, Social Media and SEO agency
(www.punchcomms.com/seo-agency.html) is advising brands that are
looking to increase their engagement with online fans that social media
competitions prove a great means of improving engagement and acquisition.

With social media becoming ever-more prominent in brand-led marketing
campaigns, brands having trouble …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Competitions Prove an Increasingly Advantageous Method of Encouraging Fan Engagement Through Social Networks.

M2M Explosion Reflected at CeBIT 2011

HANNOVER, Germany, December 15, 2010 – The M2M Zone Pavilion & Conference will expand significantly at next
year's CeBIT 2011, mirroring the strong double-digit growth in the
machine-to-machine (M2M) industry as a whole. Once again, the event will be a
joint production between the M2M Alliance, Europe's leading trade group for
M2M vendors, and Horizon House, the owner … Original source on Gaea Times at : M2M Explosion Reflected at CeBIT 2011.