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In addition to advanced encryptionfunctionality, the drive has a number of eco-friendly features, such ashalogen-free design and a read/write power specification that is the lowest inthe industry. The AES implementation in Hitachi BDE has received Federal InformationProcessing Standard (FIPS) 197 certification from the National Institute ofStandards and Technology (for additional information, please visit ). About SECUDESECUDE International AG is a market leader in SAP Security and End-to-End DataProtection, delivering a higher level of IT Security to organizations around theworld. For more information, please go to Hitachi Global Storage TechnologiesHitachi Global Storage Technologies develops advanced hard disk drives to storeand preserve the worlds valued data.

Founded by the pioneers of hard drives,Hitachi GST enables users to fully engage in the digital lifestyle by providinghigh-value, high-capacity storage in formats suitable for the office, in thehome or on the road. With vertically integrated research, design andmanufacturing capabilities, Hitachi GST delivers leadership technology andquality to its global customer base. With approximately 32,000 employees worldwide, Hitachi GST offers acomprehensive range of hard drive products for desktop computers,high-performance storage systems and servers, notebooks and consumer devices.For more information, please visit the companys website at About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE:HIT)(TOKYO:6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is aleading global electronics company with approximately 390,000 employeesworldwide. Fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008) consolidated revenues totaled11,226 billion yen ($112.3 billion). For more information on Hitachi, please visitthe company's website at http:// Hitachi GST trademarks are authorized for use in countries and jurisdictions inwhich Hitachi GST has the right to market the brands.

Hitachi GST is not liablefor third parties unauthorized use of Hitachi GST trademarks. Hitachi Global Storage TechnologiesJim Pascoe, orSECUDE International AGTel 41 (0) 44 575 19 00Fax. 41 (0) 44 575 19 Copyright Business Wire 2009. ("Colossus" or the "Company") (TSX: CSI) ispleased to announce that a phase II diamond drilling program at SerraPelada has commenced. Additionally, a revised corporate strategy has beendesigned to better reflect the current economic environment. Afterreviewing all facets of the Company's operations, measures have beenimplemented in order to maximize value from the approximate C$9.5 millionof cash and equivalents currently on hand: i.

Serra Pelada Gold-Platinum-Palladium Project: Phase II of Colossus'drilling program has commenced. The 5,000 metre program, to be completedby May 2009, involves step-out drilling toward the historic Serra Peladaopen pit as well as further resource delineation work on the CentralMineralised Zone. Colossus will drill additional holes for geotechnical investigationsunder the guidance of its geotechnical consultants, Kevin Rosengren andAssociates and Geotek solutions. Related hydrology studies utilizing theCompany's boreholes have recently commenced.