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ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) today released new survey results which reveal that over 50 percent of consumers would substitute their Internet usage on a PC for a mobile device. Expanding on the May 2008 "Go Mobile, Grow" study produced by IBM's Institute for Business Value, the survey identifies new findings that validate previous conclusions on how consumers will be open to full adoption of the mobile device as the hub for Internet activity.

PARIS, FRANCE (MARKET WIRE) Continuing growth in a challenging environment Sales up 8% at constant exchange rates over the first 9 months of the year (+6.8% in Q3) Solid organic growth: +5.8% over the first 9 months of the year (+5.9% in Q3) On track to attain 2008 objectives

DETROIT, MI (MARKET WIRE) Parrot, a leader in wireless mobile telephony devices, today launched the Parrot Specchio by Martin Szekely, a unique, innovative and stylish digital photo frame packed with multiple ways to transfer and share pictures and albums.

DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) Redrock Micro, the leading provider of cinema accessories for digital filmmakers, today launched new cinema accessory bundles for video DSLR cameras from Nikon, Canon and others. These Redrock products deliver the necessary form factor, support, and features that transform video DSLRs into full-fledged, production-ready cinema tools.

POMONA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Looking for unique holiday gift opportunities? Fairplex is the place. The shopping action starts this weekend with the Southern California Fall Golf Show in Fairplex 9, Oct. 24-26. Buy and try the latest clubs from top manufacturers and enjoy free lessons and seminars from experts. The first 500 guests receive a goody bag with $60 worth of merchandise.

TEWKSBURY, MA (MARKET WIRE) Avid technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today reported revenue of $217.1 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008, compared to $226.8 million for the same period in 2007. GAAP net loss for the quarter was $66.4 million, or $1.80 per share, compared to GAAP net loss of $5.9 million, or $.14 per share, in the third quarter of 2007.