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Caution advised on new Alzheimer's tests.

Mar 27, 1996 ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--New tests to assist in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease must be approached with caution, and their possible use should be thoroughly discussed by families with their physicians, according to the head of the Los Angeles Alzheimer's ...

HEIDEMIJ NV COMPLETES PIEDMONT OLSEN HENSLEY, INC. ACQUISITION.

Mar 27, 1996 ... ARNHEM, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996-- Heidemij NV (Nasdaq:HEIDF) today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Geraghty & Miller, Inc., has completed its acquisition of the privately held, full-service engineering firm Piedmont Olsen Hensley, Inc.Piedmont, ...

California Proposition 202 Holds Lead; AEA Says Companion Legislation, Proposition 201, Also Needed.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1996--The American Electronics Association (AEA) said today that it applauds the voters of California for the apparent passage of Proposition 202, the Lawyer Contingent Fee Limitation initiative. The premier high tech trade group said it was ...

MMC Network's ATM Switch Engine Adopted by Ipsilon Networks.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--MMC Networks, Inc., (MMC) and Ipsilon Networks, Inc. have announced today that MMC's ATM switch chip set will be used as the engine in Ipsilon's flagship Internet Protocol (IP) Switch, the IP Switch ATM 1600.The solution ...

Dynamotion/ATI Corp. announces new credit facility and private placement.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March. 27, 1996-- Dynamotion/ATI Corp. (NASDAQ:DYMO) Wednesday announced that it entered into a new credit facility with its primary lender and has privately placed a new issue of Class B preferred stock.Under the new credit facility, $2.5 ...

Alternate Care the Fastest Growing in the Healthcare Industry.

Mar 27, 1996 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--It is estimated that more than 26 million people in the United States are affected with some form of chronic respiratory illness, states a new study by Frost & Sullivan, U.S. ALTERNATE CARE RESPIRATORY THERAPY PRODUCT MARKETS. ...

Generics Expected to Lead Antibiotic Industry.

Mar 27, 1996 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1996--It is estimated that a large number of products in the antibiotics market, which accounts for $1.75 billion in sales for the United States, will lose patent protection by the next millennium, states a new study by Frost & Sullivan, U.S ....

New developments in monoclonal antibodies helps treatment for certain diseases.

Mar 27, 1996 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996-- Monoclonal antibodies represent hope to millions of patients who suffer from debilitating or terminal illnesses, such as cancer, autoimmune disease, acute inflammations and sepsis.A new study by Frost & Sullivan, THE U.S ....

MCDONALD'S LICENSES SCORE BOARD TO PRODUCE PREPAID PHONE CARDS AND TRADING CARDS; Cards To Feature McDonald's Images Throughout the Years.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CHERRY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--The Score Board, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSBL) and McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) announced today that they have entered into a license agreement whereby Score Board will produce and market prepaid telephone cards and trading cards for collector and ...

Presentations at the New York Society of Security Analysts for March 1996.

Mar 27, 1996 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following is a list of presentations at the New York Society of Security Analysts for March 1996. <Pre> -0- </Pre> <Pre> Ticker Date TimeSymbolCompany ---- ------ ------- -------- Tue ...

STAR GAS ACQUIRES MIDWEST PROPANE DISTRIBUTOR.

Mar 27, 1996 ... STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Star Gas Partners, L.P. (Star) (NASDAQ: SGASZ) announced today that it has acquired the retail propane distribution assets and customers of Bob White LP Gas and Mitchell Bottled Gas of Bedford, Indiana. The acquisition adds nearly one ...

Wiz enters agreement with CompUSA to supply 80 titles to new budget software department; retailer selects budget software leaders to participate in its newly created chain-wide 'Value Department'.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Software publisher Wiz Technology Inc. (ASE:WIZ), Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement with CompUSA (NYSE:CPU) that gives Wiz 80 facings in CompUSA's newly created "Value Department" in each of its stores. ...

Canon U.S.A. appoints new EVP & General Manager to Imaging Systems Group.

Mar 27, 1996 ... LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Haruo Murase, President & CEO of Canon U.S.A. Inc., announced today the promotion of Robert J. Bryson to the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Systems Group.Prior to his new ...

CAI CLARIFIES TELQUEST POSITION.

Mar 27, 1996 ... ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--CAI Wireless Systems, Inc. ("CAI") (NASDAQ NM: CAWS) today announced that the Company has received inquiries concerning its interest in TelQuest Ventures, L.L.C. TelQuest Ventures, L.L.C. has applied to the Federal Communications Commission for ...

WFS Financial Inc announces sale of $485 million of automobile backed securities.

Mar 27, 1996 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--WFS Financial Inc (NASDAQ:WFSI) Wednesday announced the sale of $485 million of auto receivable backed securities using an owner trust structure.WFS Financial has now securitized more than $6.2 billion of automobile contracts in 33 ...

Clean Diesel Technologies' Platinum Plus shows 14 percent reduction in particulate emissions.

Mar 27, 1996 ... STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:CDTI), Wednesday announced that in a recently completed European fleet test, light-duty diesel vehicles treated with its Platinum Plus(r) fuel catalyst were shown to reduce particulate (smoke) emissions ...

New Bear Stearns report analyzes gaming environment and prospects for worldwide market development; Industry's most comprehensive study of gaming.

Mar 27, 1996 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--"We believe the gaming industry still has growth potential, as more states continue to seek ways to create jobs, generate taxes, and stimulate tourism. However, over the next several years the industry will likely experience slower growth than in ...

Adaptec Ships LAN Emulation Software; Provides first step to migrate clients and servers to ATM.

Mar 27, 1996 ... MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Adaptec is now shipping LAN Emulation software that enables customers to deploy ATM clients and servers into their existing networks.The software emulates an Ethernet network on ATM, allowing existing network applications to run ...

FEATURE/Who Says Client/Server Implementations Have to be Time Consuming and Costly? Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Implements Four SQL Financials Integrated Accounting Modules in Three Months.

Mar 27, 1996 ... ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--March 27, 1996--In an example of the speed and cost-effectiveness in which client/server financial software can be implemented, Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) went live with four SQL Financials integrated software modules in only three months. ...

CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC. SECURES LONG-TERM FINANCING FOR THREE NEW SHOPPING CENTERS.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) today announced that it has recently closed long-term, fixed-rate loans totaling $96.4 million on three of its new shopping centers.A loan with Northwestern Mutual Life in the amount ...

Tenet Healthcare reports 18 percent increase in EPS.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE:THC) reported an 18 percent increase in fully diluted earnings per share for its fiscal third quarter ended Feb. 29, 1996.The quarter was highlighted by a 13 percent increase in pro forma ...

SCORE BOARD REPORTS FISCAL 1996 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END RESULTS; Records an Additional $3.7 Million Non-Recurring Special Charge.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CHERRY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--The Score Board, Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: BSBL) today reported operating results for the fiscal 1996 fourth quarter and year ended January 31, 1996. The Company also reported that it has adjusted its previously announced estimates of fiscal 1996 ...

T/SF COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS.

Mar 27, 1996 ... TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--T/SF Communications Corporation (AMEX: TCM) today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.For the three months ended December 31, 1995 T/SF's revenues rose to $17,740,000 from ...

Mining Services reports 58 percent increase in 1995 earnings to $0.49 per share ... revenues up 25 percent to $23.3 million.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--John T. Day, president and chief executive officer of Mining Services International Corp. (NASDAQ:MSIX), Wednesday announced results for the year ended Dec. 31, 1995.MSI reported net income for 1995 of $2.8 million or $0.49 per share ...

XPEDITE SYSTEMS REPORTS FISCAL 1995 RESULTS.

Mar 27, 1996 ... EATONTOWN, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Xpedite Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:XPED) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.Revenue in the fourth quarter increased 80% to $19,700,000, from $10,953,000 reported in the same ...

THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SYRACUSE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--The Penn Traffic Company today reported that total revenues increased 10.3 percent for the fourth quarter. The increase in revenues results from the addition of stores acquired by the Company from American Stores Company in January 1995 and ...

AMERICAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END RESULTS.

Mar 27, 1996 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--AMERICAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP. (OTC Bulletin Board Symbol: AHTS) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1995. Revenues for the fourth quarter increased to $9,747,000 from revenues of $8,366,000 ...

VECTRA Announces Letter of Intent for Sale of Engineering Business Units.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--VECTRA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR), a supplier of technologies and services to the power industry, today announced that it has signed a letter of intent that would lead to Duke Engineering & Services, Inc. (DE&S) acquiring VECTRA's ...

Lazare Kaplan International reports results for the third quarter ended February 29, 1996.

Mar 27, 1996 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Lazare Kaplan International Inc. announced today that total net revenue increased 46% to $202.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 1996 ended February 29 compared to $138.0 million in the same period a year ago.In the third quarter ...

DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. ANNOUNCES 50% STOCK DIVIDEND HAVING THE EFFECT OF A 3-FOR-2 STOCK SPLIT.

Mar 27, 1996 ... NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--J. Douglas Perry, Chairman of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (OTC: DLTR) announced that on March 26, 1996 the Board of Directors approved a 50% common stock dividend having the effect of a 3 for 2 stock split to shareholders of record as of the close ...

Questa earns 9 cents per share during 1995.

Mar 27, 1996 ... TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Questa Oil & Gas Co. (NASDAQ: QUES) today announced net earnings of $94,000, or 9 cents per share, on revenues of $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1995. That compares to net earnings of $552,000, or 54 cents per share, on revenues ...

Canrise Resources Announces Financial and Operating Results for the Year Ending December 31, 1995.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--CANRISE RESOURCES LTD.(TSE: CRE ) Canrise Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce significant growth in revenue, cash flow, production volumes, reserves and asset value for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. -0- <Pre> ...

Rural/Metro Corp. announces filing for public offering of 1,300,000 shares of common stock.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Rural/Metro Corp. (Nasdaq:RURL) today announced the filing of a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed public underwritten offering of 1,300,000 shares of common stock.The company ...

Texas Railroad Commissions' opposition to UP/SP merger affirms Kansas City Southern Railway position.

Mar 27, 1996 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--The Texas Railroad Commission's (TRC) announcement Tuesday that it opposes the proposed Union Pacific/Southern Pacific (UP/SP) merger unless certain conditions are met confirms the position taken by The Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR). ...

Offshore Logistics Inc. signs letter of intent to acquire up to 50% of Bristow Helicopters.

Mar 27, 1996 ... LAFAYETTE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Offshore Logistics Inc. (OLOG) announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent to purchase up to 50% of the capital stock of Bristow Helicopter Group Limited ("Bristow").The seller of the Bristow capital stock is a ...

Grove Bank declares quarterly dividend.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Grove Bank (NASDAQ: GROV) announced yesterday that the board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $.18 per share on the outstanding shares of common stock.The dividend is payable on April 19, 1996 to stockholders of ...

PrimeEnergy announces financial results.

Mar 27, 1996 ... STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--PrimeEnergy Corp. announced today that it had net income for the year ended Dec. 31, 1995, of $527,000, or 9 cents per share, compared to $577,000, or 9 cents per share, for 1994.Consolidated revenues for 1995 were $18,059,000, ...

Star Multi Care reports record third quarter/nine months results.

Mar 27, 1996 ... HICKSVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Star Multi Care Services Inc. (NASDAQ, NM:SMCS), which provides proprietary, custodial and high-tech home health care services and staffing to hospitals and other medical facilities, today reported record results for the third quarter and ...

Colonial Commercial reports improved earnings.

Mar 27, 1996 ... LEVITTOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Colonial Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ: CCOM) issued its results for the year and three months ended Dec. 31, 1995. The figures are: <Pre>Year Ended December 31, 1995...

Drug Royalty's six month cash flow increases 140 percent.

Mar 27, 1996 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--DRUG ROYALTY (TSE:DRI) Drug Royalty Corporation Inc. today announced that for the six month period ending February 28, 1996, cash flow from operations was $829,735 or $0.03 per share compared with $347,620 or $0.01 per share in the prior year period ....

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES RECORD YEAR-END RESULTS; Lease Revenues Increase 113%.

Mar 27, 1996 ... HUNTSVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Mitcham Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIND), the leading independent company specializing in the leasing of 3-D seismic equipment to the oil and gas industry, today announced fourth quarter and year-end results for fiscal 1996. For the year ...

Slightly lower sales and a lower loss reported by Frisch's Restaurants Inc. for third quarter.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Slightly lower sales and a lower loss were reported by Frisch's Restaurants Inc. (American Stock Exchange Inc.) for the third quarter ended March 3, 1996.Craig F. Maier, president and chief executive officer, reported that total revenue ...

Pathmark reports 4th quarter and fiscal 1995 results.

Mar 27, 1996 ... WOODBRIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Pathmark Stores Inc. reported results for its 14-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal 1995 periods ended Feb. 3, 1996.As previously reported, Pathmark acquired on March 1, 1996 all of the outstanding capital stock of Plainbridge ...

GenCorp board declares dividend.

Mar 27, 1996 ... FAIRLAWN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Today the Board of Directors of GenCorp Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the issued and outstanding $0.10 par value common stock of the ...

MicroModule Systems Begins Shipping Samples of New Multichip Notebook CPU Modules.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--MicroModule Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of CPU subsystems and multichip modules (MCMs), today announced that it has begun shipping samples of its new Pentium processor-based Spectrum MCMs.In addition, the company also ...

VASCO's subsidiary, Lintel Security, receives order exceeding $570,000.

Mar 27, 1996 ... LOMBARD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--VASCO Corp. (VASCO) announced Wednesday that Lintel Security (Lintel) received an order from one of its major clients for its AuthentiCard(R), a one-time password generator device.The value of this order exceeds $570,000, and will be ...

Tvx Gold Announces the Resumption of Base Metal Production at the Stratoni Mill at its Kassandra Mines Complex.

Mar 27, 1996 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--TVX GOLD INC. (TSE, ME, NYSE:TVX) TVX Gold is pleased to announce the resumption of base metal operations at the Stratoni mill.TVX Gold's wholly owned subsidiary, TVX Hellas A.E., purchased the Kassandra Mines assets on Dec. 21, 1995. At ...

Initial public offering of 2 million shares of Party City Corp. common stock at $10.00 per share.

Mar 27, 1996 ... ROCKAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--The initial public offering of 2 million shares of Party City Corp. (NASDAQ:PCTY) common stock at a price of $10.00 was announced today.Of the shares being offered 1,700,000 shares are being offered by the company and 300,000 shares ...

Stone-Consolidated Announces Investments at Three of its Paper Mills.

Mar 27, 1996 ... MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--STONE-CONSOLIDATED(ME, TSE: SO SO.PR.A) Stone-Consolidated Corporation announced today that it will invest a total of $170.7 million (Canadian) at two of its Quebec mills located at La Baie and Trois-Rivieres, as well as $ 8 million (US) at its West ...

Davox launches Unison Release 2.1; New release offers improved performance, productivity, reporting, and customer service tools for call centers; Unison selections top 200 worldwide, company reports.

Mar 27, 1996 ... WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Davox Corporation (NASDAQ:DAVX) today announced the availability of a new release of its Unison call center management system software combining functionality designed to improve agent productivity, system performance, reporting capabilities, ...

Irvine Sensors announces acquisition of IBM line.

Mar 27, 1996 ... COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Irvine Sensors Corp. (NASDAQ:IRSN) (BSE:ISCB) Wednesday announced that it has formally notified IBM that the funds have been secured to consummate Irvine Sensors' purchase of IBM's "cubing line."Irvine Sensors will acquire the ...

Linguistic Technology announces English Wizard Web Server; Ordinary English database access across the Internet.

Mar 27, 1996 ... BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Linguistic Technology Corp. is pleased to announce English Wizard Web Server.Installed on a Web server, English Wizard Web Server allows information providers to publish relational databases for access by users connected to the Web. ...

Geotek launches New York metropolitan network; Targets Tri-state area businesses with mobile workforces.

Mar 27, 1996 ... MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Geotek Communications (NASDAQ:NNM: GOTK) (Pacific: GEO), an international leader in wireless communications, today introduced the next generation of mobile business communications to the largest U.S. metropolitan market. The company announced ...

Albertson's, Inc. announces expansion of Boise, Idaho and Portland, Ore. distribution centers.

Mar 27, 1996 ... BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Albertson's, Inc. (NYSE:ABS) announced the expansion of its Boise and Portland Distribution Centers.The Boise Distribution Center became operational in 1972. This distribution center provides health and beauty care and general ...

Case sells 324 combines to Uzbekistan for more than $50 million; second major sale of agricultural equipment in Central Asia.

Mar 27, 1996 ... RACINE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Case Corporation (NYSE:CSE) today announced that it has guaranteed financing to sell 324 grain and rice combines to Uzbekistan for more than $50 million. The sale to the Uzselkhoznabremont, Uzbekistan's procurement and distribution agency, is ...

Nichols Research Corporation assumes Philadelphia office to support information technology initiative.

Mar 27, 1996 ... HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Chris H. Horgen, Chief Executive Officer of Nichols Research Corporation (NRC) announced today that the company, through its subsidiary CSSi, has assumed an office in Philadelphia that was formerly B.O.S., Associates.This office ...

Microelectronic Packaging secures private placement.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Microelectronic Packaging, Inc. ("MPI") (Nasdaq National Market: MPIX) today announced that it has completed an $11 million private placement agreement with a group of foreign investors.Under the terms of the agreement, MPI will issue ...

United Airlines' healthy, Heart Smart meals win international catering award.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--United Airlines' innovative Heart Smart inflight Special Meal program won a silver medal at the International Flight Catering Association 1996 Mercury Awards ceremony, surpassing entries by British Airways and Swissair. The international event, held ...

Robert Mondavi Winery announces property acquisition.

Mar 27, 1996 ... NAPA VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Robert Mondavi Winery announced today its acquisition of one of California's most prestigious vineyard properties.The 750-acre Sierra Madre Vineyard located in Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, has been purchased from ...

Cylink Corporation Launches SecureFrame, A Powerful, High-Speed Data Security System for Frame Relay Networks; SecureFrame works in conjunction with public or private frame relay networks to deliver scaleable, flexible, full-bandwidth data security.

Mar 27, 1996 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Cylink Corporation (NASDAQ:CYLK), the world's largest provider of enterprise-wide network information security products, today announced SecureFrame, a high-speed data encryption and security system for frame relay-based Wide Area Network ...

Ascend Announces New MAX 200Plus; Lowers Cost of Remote Networking for Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses.

Mar 27, 1996 ... ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Ascend Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASND) today announced the MAX 200Plus, an enhanced version of its MAX 200.Based on an open PCMCIA architecture, the MAX 200Plus shares a common software platform with the other members of Ascend's ...

Sensormatic awarded $2.6 million contract from Guam Airport to provide integrated security system.

Mar 27, 1996 ... BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Sensormatic Electronics Corporation (NYSE:SRM) today announced that it has been awarded a $2.6 million contract to provide an integrated security system at Guam Airport.Under terms of the contract, Sensormatic will provide project ...

Proposed initial public offering of 4,250,000 shares of common stock of 99 Cents Only Stores.

Mar 27, 1996 ... CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1996--99 Cents Only Stores Tuesday announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of up to 4,250,000 shares of its common stock.All ...

Digital Planet announces Digital Planet Entertainment; a new division dedicated to original programming on the World Wide Web.

Mar 27, 1996 ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Digital Planet (http://www.digiplanet.com), the leading studio in developing innovative, promotional content on the World Wide Web, Wednesday announced Digital Planet Entertainment, a new division dedicated to producing original programming on ...

Sony Computer Entertainment America announces an unprecedented launch for "NBA Shoot Out".

Mar 27, 1996 ... FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) Wednesday announced that due to incredible market demand from the retail channel, that "NBA Shoot Out" for the PlayStation game console will represent the single largest initial shipment in the ...