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EKOS Begins U.S. Clinical Testing of Ultrasound-Enhanced Drug Delivery.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BOTHELL, Wash.--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 16, 1999--Initiating its first human research effort in the United States, EKOS Corporation announced today that it has launched a study at the University of Rochester Medical Center to evaluate the company's active drug delivery technology in the ...

Canadian Airlines and Alitalia Offer Non-Stop to Milan.

Feb 17, 1999 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Canadian Airlines (TSE:CA) (Alberta Stock Exchange:CA) (VSE:CA) and its codeshare partner Alitalia, Italy's national carrier, are pleased to announce a new service this summer that will connect Toronto to Milan, one of the major business capitals of ...

Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc. Reports Earnings.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:PPM), a closed-end management investment company investing in a diversified portfolio of long-term, tax-exempt municipal obligations, today announced its performance for the first quarter ended Dec ....

Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc. Reports Earnings.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:PPM), a closed-end management investment company investing in a diversified portfolio of long-term, tax-exempt municipal obligations, today announced its performance for the first quarter ended Dec ....

Insituform Technologies, Inc. Announces Offer to Acquire Insituform East, Inc.

Feb 17, 1999 ... CHESTERFIELD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Insituform Technologies, Inc. [NASDAQ: INSUA] ("ITI") today announced that it had sent the following letter to the Chairman of the Board of Insituform East, Inc., a publicly-held company based in Landover, Maryland, and a licensee of the ...

Fireman's Fund Settles Proposition 103 Issue With Department of Insurance for $76.25 Million.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. has agreed to refund $76.25 million dollars to various California policyholders in a settlement reached with the California Department of Insurance (DOI). The settlement resolves all outstanding issues ...

Fireman's Fund Settles Proposition 103 Issue With Department of Insurance for $76.25 Million.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. has agreed to refund $76.25 million dollars to various California policyholders in a settlement reached with the California Department of Insurance (DOI). The settlement resolves all outstanding issues ...

Emerson Radio Corp. Reports Earnings for the Quarter Ended January 1, 1999.

Feb 17, 1999 ... PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- For the Nine Month Period Revenues Increase by 11% and EPS Increases to $.02 Versus a Loss of $.01 Emerson Radio Corp. (AMEX:MSN) reported results for the quarter ended January 1, 1999. The Company reported ...

Emerson Radio Corp. Reports Earnings for the Quarter Ended January 1, 1999.

Feb 17, 1999 ... PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- For the Nine Month Period Revenues Increase by 11% and EPS Increases to $.02 Versus a Loss of $.01 Emerson Radio Corp. (AMEX:MSN) reported results for the quarter ended January 1, 1999. The Company reported ...

Pittway Reports 20 Percent Increase in Fourth Quarter Operating Income On 18 Percent Sales Gain; Net Income Declines Due to Affiliate Losses and Discontinued Operations.

Feb 17, 1999 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Pittway Corporation (NYSE: PRYA) today reported that sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter increased 18 percent over last year to $352.5 million and operating income increased 20 percent to $29.4 million. Net income for the quarter ...

The Merrion Hotel and Aer Lingus Present "A Premier Weekend Getaway" Package.

Feb 17, 1999 ... DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- For a Limited Time, Travelers Departing Out of JFK and Newark Can Enjoy This Special Offer for Two and Stay in One of Dublin's Award-Winning Guestrooms The Merrion Hotel, one of the "Leading ...

Superior Services Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings of $0.26 Per Share, Excluding One-Time Merger Costs.

Feb 17, 1999 ... MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Superior Services, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:SUPR) reported a 37% increase in fourth quarter earnings per share to $0.26, exclusive of one-time merger costs associated with the recently completed acquisition of GeoWaste Incorporated ("GeoWaste") which was ...

New Frontier Media Reports 693% Increase in Quarterly Revenue.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--New Frontier Media (Nasdaq:NOOF) announced today that its revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 1998 was $3.5 million or an increase of 693% over the revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. The increase in revenue is ...

Maxco Reports Third-Quarter Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Maxco Inc. (Nasdaq:MAXC) today announced results for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998, highlighted by sales growth at its constructon supplies unit, heat treating operations, and continued investments. Maxco, a Lansing-based ...

State of Oregon Approves Standard's Demutualization Plan.

Feb 17, 1999 ... PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Standard Insurance Company's plan to become a public company took a major step forward Friday, Feb. 12 when Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) issued an order conditionally approving the company's demutualization ...

State of Oregon Approves Standard's Demutualization Plan.

Feb 17, 1999 ... PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Standard Insurance Company's plan to become a public company took a major step forward Friday, Feb. 12 when Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) issued an order conditionally approving the company's demutualization ...

REPEATING/CyberShop Reports Fourth Quarter Results; Revenues Increased More Than 300% in Fourth Quarter.

Feb 17, 1999 ... JERSEY CITY, N.J.--Feb. 16, 1999-- Operating Results CyberShop(R) International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYSP), a leading online retailer, today announced that total revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1998 increased 303% to $3,414,000 from $848,000 for the ...

REPEATING/CyberShop Reports Fourth Quarter Results; Revenues Increased More Than 300% in Fourth Quarter.

Feb 17, 1999 ... JERSEY CITY, N.J.--Feb. 16, 1999-- Operating Results CyberShop(R) International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYSP), a leading online retailer, today announced that total revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1998 increased 303% to $3,414,000 from $848,000 for the ...

Lynx Purchasing Forms Alliance With Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb.16, 1999--Lynx Purchasing Services, LLC, based in Birmingham, Alabama, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation to provide customers access to the innovative purchasing programs of Lynx ...

Lynx Purchasing Forms Alliance With Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb.16, 1999--Lynx Purchasing Services, LLC, based in Birmingham, Alabama, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation to provide customers access to the innovative purchasing programs of Lynx ...

Amtec Announces Cellular Subscriber Growth and Reports Third Quarter Operating Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- Cellular Subscribers Increase 75% in Third Quarter AmTec, Inc. (Amex: ATC), a telecommunications company with operations in the People's Republic of China, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 1999 ...

Amtec Announces Cellular Subscriber Growth and Reports Third Quarter Operating Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- Cellular Subscribers Increase 75% in Third Quarter AmTec, Inc. (Amex: ATC), a telecommunications company with operations in the People's Republic of China, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 1999 ...

Rhythms Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering of Common Stock.

Feb 17, 1999 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Rhythms NetConnections Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of common stock joint lead managed by Merrill Lynch & Co. and Salomon ...

New Plan Excel Announces Acquisition by Development Affiliate.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc., (NYSE:NXL) announced an update on the investment activities of its development affiliate, ERT Development Corp. (EDV). EDV, in a joint venture with Wilton Realty Corp., acquired on Dec. 31, 1998 a 1.1 ...

Quarter Ended December 31, 1998.

Feb 17, 1999 ... DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Delta Petroleum Corporation (Nasdaq:DPTR); (FRANKFURT STOCK EXCHANGE:DPE)--Delta's unaudited second quarter results for the three and six months ended Dec. 31, 1998 included the following which should be read in conjunction with the Company's Form ...

Rokenbok Introduces New Radio Control Building Toys for Children Ages Five and Up.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Rokenbok Toy Company expanded it's award-winning Rokenbok Building System(TM) including several new toys designed specifically for younger children (ages five and up) today at the 1999 Toy Fair in New York City. The new products include ...

Rokenbok Introduces New Radio Control Building Toys for Children Ages Five and Up.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Rokenbok Toy Company expanded it's award-winning Rokenbok Building System(TM) including several new toys designed specifically for younger children (ages five and up) today at the 1999 Toy Fair in New York City. The new products include ...

Greater Bay Bancorp Announces Grand Opening of the Greater Bay Bank Santa Clara Valley Commercial Banking Group.

Feb 17, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Greater Bay Bancorp (Nasdaq:GBBK), a $1.6 billion in assets financial services holding company, announced the grand opening of the Greater Bay Bank Santa Clara Valley Commercial Banking Group located at 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite 1000 in ...

Greater Bay Bancorp Announces Grand Opening of the Greater Bay Bank Santa Clara Valley Commercial Banking Group.

Feb 17, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Greater Bay Bancorp (Nasdaq:GBBK), a $1.6 billion in assets financial services holding company, announced the grand opening of the Greater Bay Bank Santa Clara Valley Commercial Banking Group located at 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite 1000 in ...

Matthew L. Friedman Appointed Vice President & Treasurer, IMS HEALTH.

Feb 17, 1999 ... LONDON--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 16, 1999--IMS HEALTH (NYSE:RX) today announced that Matthew L. Friedman has been appointed Vice President & Treasurer, effective immediately. Friedman will report to J. Michal Conaway, IMS HEALTH's Chief Financial Officer. IMS HEALTH is the world's ...

Diatide Reports 1998 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Financial Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... LONDONDERRY, N.H.--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 16, 1999--Diatide, Inc. (Nasdaq: DITI), today reported results for the full year and fourth quarter of 1998. For the year ended December 31, 1998, revenues were $6.4 million, compared with revenues of $4.1 million, for 1997. The net loss for the ...

Diatide Reports 1998 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Financial Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... LONDONDERRY, N.H.--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 16, 1999--Diatide, Inc. (Nasdaq: DITI), today reported results for the full year and fourth quarter of 1998. For the year ended December 31, 1998, revenues were $6.4 million, compared with revenues of $4.1 million, for 1997. The net loss for the ...

Computer Science Superstars Meet for Battle of Brains.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SOMERS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- IBM Joins ACM to Spotlight Women in Technology, Java and International Talent Pool Organizers of the 23rd Annual ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, sponsored by IBM, announced today the names of ...

Computer Science Superstars Meet for Battle of Brains.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SOMERS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- IBM Joins ACM to Spotlight Women in Technology, Java and International Talent Pool Organizers of the 23rd Annual ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, sponsored by IBM, announced today the names of ...

Sytron Announces Its Operations Will Reorganize for Fiscal Year 1999.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Sytron, Inc. announced today it has reorganized its operations for fiscal year 1999. The company's operations will focus on the core businesses of Access Control and Integrated Systems to take advantage of the product development ...

Candle's Enhanced Roma Family Provides One-Stop Shopping for Enterprise Application Integration; Roma Evolves as an Enterprise Integration Platform.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Candle Corp., the leading independent developer and supplier of Solutions for Networked Businesses(tm), Tuesday announced additions and upgrades to its Roma(tm) family of Enterprise Application Integration solutions. The new ...

Candle's Enhanced Roma Family Provides One-Stop Shopping for Enterprise Application Integration; Roma Evolves as an Enterprise Integration Platform.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Candle Corp., the leading independent developer and supplier of Solutions for Networked Businesses(tm), Tuesday announced additions and upgrades to its Roma(tm) family of Enterprise Application Integration solutions. The new ...

Harmony Holdings Announces Second Quarter Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Harmony Holdings, Inc. (HHI) (OTC: HAHO) announced financial results for its second quarter ended December 31, 1998. For the quarter, the Company reported revenues of $14,079,885 and a net loss of $4,319,840 or .58 per share, as ...

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action Against Service Corp. International.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- The following was released today by Stull, Stull & Brody: Notice is hereby given that on February 16, 1999, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas ...

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action Against Service Corp. International.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- The following was released today by Stull, Stull & Brody: Notice is hereby given that on February 16, 1999, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas ...

The Shaw Group Inc. Signs $300 Million Contract; Backlog in Excess of $750 Million.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE:SGR) ("Shaw") today announced that it has signed a five-year contract with revenues estimated to be in excess of $300 million over its term. Under the contract, Shaw will supply pipe fabrication for power projects, ...

EIS Computers Servers Upgraded to Utilize Newest UltraSPARC Processors; Meets User Demand for More Processing Power in ISP Market.

Feb 17, 1999 ... MOORPARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--EIS Computers, manufacturer of Solaris(tm) UltraSPARC(tm) hardware and software solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the 360 MHz, 2MB cache UltraSPARC II(i) on its Fusion-iX(tm) platform, and the 400 MHz, 4MB cache ...

EIS Computers Servers Upgraded to Utilize Newest UltraSPARC Processors; Meets User Demand for More Processing Power in ISP Market.

Feb 17, 1999 ... MOORPARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--EIS Computers, manufacturer of Solaris(tm) UltraSPARC(tm) hardware and software solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the 360 MHz, 2MB cache UltraSPARC II(i) on its Fusion-iX(tm) platform, and the 400 MHz, 4MB cache ...

Lynx Purchasing Forms Alliance With Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Lynx Purchasing Services, LLC, based in Birmingham, Alabama, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation to provide customers access to the innovative purchasing programs of Lynx ...

Lynx Purchasing Forms Alliance With Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation.

Feb 17, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Lynx Purchasing Services, LLC, based in Birmingham, Alabama, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Bergen Brunswig Medical Corporation to provide customers access to the innovative purchasing programs of Lynx ...

A 40-year-old Man to Undergo Liposuction Surgery on the Internet in the First Ever Procedure on a Male to be Webcast Live.

Feb 17, 1999 ... NEWPORT, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--The first male ever to undergo cosmetic surgery live on the Internet will have his chin, stomach and "love handles" reduced through liposuction tomorrow. The surgery can be seen for free at onlinesurgery.com (at 9 a.m. PST, ...

Year 2000 Wire/Epic Launches Rapid-Strike Implementation Program For Healthcare Organizations Facing Y2K Crisis.

Feb 17, 1999 ... Madison, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- Quick Implementation Plan for Critical Administrative, Financial Systems While the health care industry and many of its technology vendors grapple with the Y2K time bomb, Epic Systems Corp. has unveiled a plan ...

Year 2000 Wire/Epic Launches Rapid-Strike Implementation Program For Healthcare Organizations Facing Y2K Crisis.

Feb 17, 1999 ... Madison, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- Quick Implementation Plan for Critical Administrative, Financial Systems While the health care industry and many of its technology vendors grapple with the Y2K time bomb, Epic Systems Corp. has unveiled a plan ...

Forecross Announces 1st Quarter 1999 Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Forecross(R) Corporation (OTC BB:FRXX), a leading legacy migration and year 2000 solution company, announced today its operating results for the three months ended Dec. 31, 1998. First quarter revenues were $759,915 as compared to ...

Providence and Franciscan Form New Medical Groups, Appoint Experienced Leaders.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--The Providence and Franciscan Health Systems, owners of Medalia HealthCare, LLC, have formed three new medical groups to assume ownership of Medalia's primary care clinics. They also have appointed experienced senior professionals from ...

The Fifth Annual California GIS Conference Will be Held Feb. 17-19, 1999 at the Oakland Convention Center & Marriott Hotel.

Feb 17, 1999 ... OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- California GIS Conference <Pre> Conference Theme: GIS: Your Bridge to the Future Registration Fee: $185 (Includes lunches, social events) Conference Highlights: Keynote Speaker -- Jerry Brown, Mayor of Oakland ...

The Fifth Annual California GIS Conference Will be Held Feb. 17-19, 1999 at the Oakland Convention Center & Marriott Hotel.

Feb 17, 1999 ... OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- California GIS Conference <Pre> Conference Theme: GIS: Your Bridge to the Future Registration Fee: $185 (Includes lunches, social events) Conference Highlights: Keynote Speaker -- Jerry Brown, Mayor of Oakland ...

Cumetrix Data Systems Corp. Announces Third-Quarter Results.

Feb 17, 1999 ... CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999-- Cumetrix Data Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:CDSC), a national provider of distribution and systems configuration services, Tuesday announced its third-quarter results for the periods ended Dec. 31, 1998. Net sales for the third ...

Hydromer, Inc. Today Announced Its Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 1999.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SOMERVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Hydromer, Inc. (HYDI) today announced its results for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 1999. Revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 1998 were $739,201, up 12.6% over the same period last year. Year-to-date December 31, 1998, revenues ...

Hydromer, Inc. Today Announced Its Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 1999.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SOMERVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Hydromer, Inc. (HYDI) today announced its results for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 1999. Revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 1998 were $739,201, up 12.6% over the same period last year. Year-to-date December 31, 1998, revenues ...

SPSS Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results; Fourth Quarter Net Revenues Increase 14 Percent, Adjusted EPS Up 33 Percent.

Feb 17, 1999 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--SPSS Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSS), a worldwide leader in analytical software, today announced results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998: net revenues of $34.1 million and diluted loss per share (EPS) of -$0.13. For the year, SPSS reported net revenues of ...

SPSS Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results; Fourth Quarter Net Revenues Increase 14 Percent, Adjusted EPS Up 33 Percent.

Feb 17, 1999 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--SPSS Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSS), a worldwide leader in analytical software, today announced results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998: net revenues of $34.1 million and diluted loss per share (EPS) of -$0.13. For the year, SPSS reported net revenues of ...

AIB Group Reports 1998 Profit Of IR -pound- 826m / EUR1,049m up 42%.

Feb 17, 1999 ... DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999-- Basic earnings per share up 23% Adjusted(a) earnings per share up 33% Second interim dividend up 28% Adjusted(a) return on equity of 27% AIB Bank profit up 39% Cost income ...

AIB Group Reports 1998 Profit Of IR -pound- 826m / EUR1,049m up 42%.

Feb 17, 1999 ... DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999-- Basic earnings per share up 23% Adjusted(a) earnings per share up 33% Second interim dividend up 28% Adjusted(a) return on equity of 27% AIB Bank profit up 39% Cost income ...

Telemonde Awards CIENA Major Three-Year Exclusive Contract.

Feb 17, 1999 ... LINTHICUM, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999-- First Carrier To Deploy CIENA's 96-Channel MultiWave(R) Platform Forecasts $200 Million Roll-Out of CIENA Systems Products CIENA Corporation (Nasdaq: CIEN) today announced that it has received a three-year ...

Nanometrics Announces Financial Results for 1998.

Feb 17, 1999 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999--Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 1998. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 1998 were $5.0 million, a decrease of 51% compared with $10.3 ...

Kostech Corp. Announces Investment Opinion on Market Trends; SUCCESS! Kostech Corp.'s MOJBB Market Indicator Correctly Called Market Top and Bottom.

Feb 17, 1999 ... RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999--In April of 1998, Kostech Corp.'s MOJBB Market Indicator (displayed free at http://www.informedinvestor.com) began to show heavy downward pressure on the market. While the market showed no growth and even through a small upward swing, ...

Nokia Wins Contract to Supply Complete Fixed Network Solution in Germany.

Feb 17, 1999 ... HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999--Nokia (NYSE: NOK.A) and Drillisch AG, suppliers of fixed and mobile communications services based in Cologne, Germany have signed a frame agreement for the provision of a total fixed network solution. The agreement covers the supply of ...

Nokia Wins Contract to Supply Complete Fixed Network Solution in Germany.

Feb 17, 1999 ... HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999--Nokia (NYSE: NOK.A) and Drillisch AG, suppliers of fixed and mobile communications services based in Cologne, Germany have signed a frame agreement for the provision of a total fixed network solution. The agreement covers the supply of ...

NEC Computer Systems Division to Boost Performance of Corporate Desktop and Server Solutions.

Feb 17, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999-- PowerMate Desktop Computer and Express5800 Server Lines to Feature Latest Intel Pentium III Processor Technology NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD) today announced that it will be increasing the ...