PR Newswire and BetaNews.com, the news and information website for tech-savvy computer users, have partnered to provide BetaNews.com readers with immediate access to technology-related news releases issued via PR Newswire.

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"With approximately 14 million page views each month, BetaNews.com is relied on as a source of information on the latest software and hardware developments, and as a forum for feedback and discussion on the technology industry," said Sarah Skerik, vice president of Distribution Services at PR Newswire. "Being part of the BetaNews.com site puts our technology members' news releases directly in front of the audiences most likely to act upon the announcement."

PR Newswire members' news releases are available via the "Newswire" link (http://www.betanews.com/newswire/) in the upper right corner of BetaNews.com. Visitors are also able to search through Newswire articles and locate specific companies and technologies that interest them.

"BetaNews.com's readers require information that is relevant, current and available as soon as it is released," said Nate Mook, Editor in Chief of BetaNews. "By utilizing PR Newswire's vast resources, our members will have access to information on the latest technology developments as soon as the news is announced. Access to such 'breaking' information should serve to greatly enhance the value of our site."

About PR Newswire

Now in its 52nd year, PR Newswire Association LLC (http://www.prnewswire.com/) provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on behalf of some 40,000 corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision- makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute, full-text news developments.

Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 11 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in 135 countries and in more than 40 languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who seek breaking news from the source. PR Newswire's leading services include ProfNet Experts(SM), eWatch™, MEDIAtlas™, Search Engine Visibility (SEV), MediaRoom, MediaSense™ and MultiVu™. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc of London.

About BetaNews.com

BetaNews, a technology-focused site with more than 200,000 members, and approximately 14 million readers each month, has been highlighting up and coming software and hardware since 1998. BetaNews articles have been cited and referenced worldwide by Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and more.

BetaNews provides the most up-to-date news on bleeding edge software and technologies, and offers the latest downloads and information on beta testing, as well as general coverage about the technology industry.

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  jrando@theruthgroup.com

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