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AT&T looking towards web-based voice-recognition application for handsets, iPhone

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Voice-recognition applications aren't exactly high on our list of gotta-have features for our myriad mobile phones, but it sure is a cool idea - especially when the steering wheel gets ...

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Verizon Wireless offers to divest some assets to win government approval of Alltel purchase

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Vodafone's ratings, outlook unchanged by 1 bln pound share buyback plan - SP - Zibb.com

MUMBAI, Jul 24, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) --

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Vodafone Group Plc.'s 'A-'/'A-2' ratings and stable outlook remain unchanged by the U.K.-based telecommunications provider's 1 billion pound share buyback programme plan announced Wednesday.

S&P said the announcement comes in the wake of weaker European organic revenue development, particularly in Spain.

S&P added that while Vodafone's revenue guidance for financial 2009 is at the lower end of expectations, at 39.8 billion pounds, profitability and cash flow guidance remains unchanged.

Vodafone has chosen to reduce its rating headroom to accommodate the new share buyback, which moves the adjusted debt-to-EBITDA ratio for the year ended March 31, 2008, pro forma for the buyback, to 2.3 times from 2.2 times, the rating agency noted.

Nevertheless, S&P expects the group to contain any peak in leverage at below 2.5 times adjusted debt-to-EBITDA, assuming rapid de-leveraging thereafter toward the current level of 2.2 times. TFN.newsdesk@thomson.com arc/ypv

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Vodafone Portugal deploys Callidus's sales performance management software - Zibb.com

Jul 23, 2008 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) --

Callidus Software, a provider of sales performance management software, has announced that Vodafone Portugal has gone live with its TrueComp Manager and TrueInformation software modules.

Implemented by Callidus Software's partner CelFocus, Vodafone Portugal will use the solution to manage its sales performance and incentive compensation programs for the payees in its indirect dealer channel, Vodafone retail shops, and within its direct sales force. Vodafone Portugal is one of seven Vodafone operating companies currently utilizing Callidus' solutions to automate compensation management processes.

Bill Schuh, vice president for Europe at Callidus Software, said: "Our solutions provide visibility into compensation schemes and help to save money by avoiding inaccurate payouts and automating manual processes for managing sales staff incentives. By deploying a technology that ensures sales personnel get paid correctly and on time, Vodafone Portugal is aiming to stay ahead of its competition."

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Companies: Callidus Software Inc (CALD), Vodafone Group Plc (VOD)

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Vodafone to introduce 1 bln pound share repurchase programme immediately - Zibb.com

LONDON, Jul 23, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) --

Vodafone Group Plc. said it has decided to introduce a 1 billion pound share repurchase programme with immediate effect, as it believes its share price significantly undervalues the company.

The announcement comes after Vodafone shares declined 13.57 percent to 129 pence in reaction to the telecom major's disappointing trading statement issued on Tuesday.

Vodafone added that the maximum price payable for shares will not be more than 105 percent of the average of the middle market closing price on the London Stock Exchange for the five business days before the trade date on which any shares are purchased. The company added that the shares repurchased will be held in treasury. TFN.newsdesk@thomson.com ami/jlc

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BROKERWATCH Vodafone cut to 'sell' from 'hold' at Investec, target 110 pence - Zibb.com

LONDON, Jul 23, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) --

Investec has downgraded Vodafone Group Plc. to 'sell' from 'hold' with a target price of 100 pence.

In a note published this morning, Investec said that Vodafone's quarter one results highlight its lack of defensive qualities and deteriorating earnings visibility.

The broker added that it is concerned that guidance may prove optimistic for the group in an economic slowdown and financials are exposed to a downgrade cycle which will weigh on share performance.

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