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www.Xtremepicks.Com: Xtremepicks Alerts October 21, 2009 : EGHT, SEIC, GNTX, NMRX, SYMC and NTAP(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Xtremepicks.com Alerts include 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), SEI Investments Company (Nasdaq: SEIC), Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), Numerex Corp. (Nasdaq: NMRX), Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) and Recognizing NetApp's (NASDAQ: NTAP) 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT) Pre-market: 1.20 +0.02 (1.69%) In a press release out on October 21, 8x8 Awarded New United States Patent in Internet Telephony SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct 21, 2009 -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT), provider of innovative communications solutions to small businesses, today announced that it has been awarded United States Patent Number 7,606,221 entitled, "Network Communications Having Endpoint Device with Automatic Connection to IPBX." The patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on October 20, 2009. About 8x8, Inc. 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT) offers voice, video, mobile and web conferencing communications solutions for business and residential customers. These solutions leverage existing broadband Internet connections and cellular networks to deliver advanced features and digital quality phone service at a fraction of the cost of legacy, copper wire alternatives. Businesses of any size, configuration or geographic location can benefit from the cost, performance and operational advantages of VoIP technology. All 8x8 communications solutions carry little or no upfront investment, no maintenance or upgrade fees and no change in user behavior. For additional information, visit www.8x8.com. SEI Investments Company (Nasdaq: SEIC) After Hours: 19.53 0.00 (0.00%) In a press release out on October 19, SEI Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Financial Results OAKS, Pa., Oct 21, 2009 -- SEI Investments Company (Nasdaq: SEIC) today announced financial results for third quarter 2009, reporting decreases in revenues and increases in net income attributable to SEI and diluted earnings per share compared to third quarter 2008. About SEI SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC) is a leading global provider of outsourced asset management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. As of September 30, 2009, through its subsidiaries and partnerships in which the company has a significant interest, SEI administers $383 billion in mutual fund and pooled assets and manages $156 billion in assets. SEI serves clients, conducts or is registered to conduct business and/or operations, from numerous offices worldwide. For more information, visitwww.seic.com. Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) Pre-market: 15.42 +0.90 (6.20%) In a press release out on October 21, Gentex Reports Third Quarter Financial Results ZEELAND, MI, Oct 21, 2009 -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. About the Company Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is an international company that provides high-quality products to the worldwide automotive industry and North American fire protection market. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, the Company develops, manufactures and markets interior and exterior automatic-dimming automotive rearview mirrors that utilize proprietary electrochromic technology to dim in proportion to the amount of headlight glare from trailing vehicle headlamps. More than half of the Company's automatic-dimming interior mirrors are sold with advanced electronic features. Approximately 96 percent of the Company's net sales are derived from the sales of auto-dimming mirrors to nearly every major automaker in the world. Numerex Corp. (Nasdaq: NMRX) last trade at $5.00 In a press release out on October 21, Numerex Corp. Continues Debt Reduction ATLANTA, Oct 21, 2009 -- Numerex Corp. (Nasdaq: NMRX), a leading single source provider of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services, announced today that it has reduced its outstanding debt by an additional $2.0 million. The Company utilized cash to repay $1.0 million on the secured non-convertible term note and converted $1.0 million of outstanding debt into equity under the secured convertible term note. The Company will issue an aggregate of 215,054 shares of our Class A Common Stock in connection with this conversion on October 20, 2009. The Company's total debt level now stands at $2.0 million after this reduction. About Numerex Numerex Corp. (NASDAQ: NMRX) is the single source machine-to-machine (M2M) product and service provider to some of the world's largest organizations delivering the foundational components of device, network, and application, used by its customers in the development of their M2M solutions. Customers typically subscribe to Numerex network and application services that are delivered through its hosted platforms. The Company's offerings and expertise enable its customers to efficiently build reliable and secure solutions that are used to monitor and manage assets remotely whenever and wherever needed, while simplifying and speeding up development and deployment. Numerex DNA(TM) offerings include hardware Devices, Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through its Numerex FAST(TM) (Foundation Application Software Technology) platform. Numerex is the first M2M service provider in North America to carry the ISO 27001 information security certification. "Machines Trust Us(TM)" represents the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability, and round-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions. For additional information, please visit www.numerex.com. Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) After Hours: 16.43 0.00 (0.00%) In a press release out on October 21, Symantec Offers New Service Delivery Model That Helps Ensure Specific Business Outcomes Managed Outcome Framework Helps Customers Implement Business Critical IT Functions to Achieve a Desired Future State MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Oct 21, 2009 -- Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced the availability of a new Managed Outcome service delivery model designed to help customers better align their IT priorities with strategic business objectives to achieve measurable business outcomes. Delivered by Symantec's Global Services organization, Managed Outcome enables customers to transform their IT environment from its current state to a desired future state while delivering on operational metrics and achieving greater efficiency and lower TCO. About Symantec Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com. Recognizing NetApp's (NASDAQ: NTAP) After Hours: 28.56 0.00 (0.00%) In a press release out on October 21, NetApp Wins Oracle Innovation Award Company Recognized for Business Intelligence and Enterprise Performance Management SUNNYVALE, CA, Oct 21, 2009 -- Recognizing NetApp's (NASDAQ: NTAP) innovative use of Oracle(R) Business Intelligence software, Oracle named NetApp a winner of the 2009 Innovation Awards in the Business Intelligence/Enterprise Performance Management category. 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