Business Wire back issues from Tuesday, June 25:
IIR Industry Alert: Rio Tinto Is Betting Millions on Growth in the Aluminum Industry.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston). Camalco, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RTP) (London), is strengthening its position as a giant in the aluminum industry with the investment of over $1.5 billion on two mega ...
IIR Industry Alert: DuPont to Build Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Plant.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Energy Editors Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). E I Du Pont de Numours and Company (NYSE:DD)(Wilmington, Del.) plans to construct and operate a sulfuric acid regeneration plant on Motiva Enterprises' refinery ...
Multimedia Available: Music To Your Ears - Through Your Mobile Phone.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business & Entertainment Editors ADVISORY ...for Tuesday (June 25) NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With This Story Include Audio, Text News Releases If you like music to go, you'll love MP3 technology - if you don't already. MP3 is a ...
IIR Industry Alert: DTE Energy Adds 320MW of Peaking Power at Belle River Plant in Michigan.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Energy Editors Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston). DTE Energy Services (Ann Arbor, Mich.), the unregulated Private Energy Producer (PEP) arm of DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) (Detroit), has installed four units at sister ...
FatWire's UpdateEngine6 Supports BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0 To Provide Increased Web Services and Faster Deployment.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors FatWire Software, a leader in dynamic content management and developer of the powerful Web application assembly system UpdateEngine6 (UE6), today announced support for BEA Systems' (Nasdaq: BEAS) BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0(TM) to increase its Web services ...
NEON Systems Announces Support for BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0; Shadow Successfully Integrates with New BEA WebLogic Platform.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers NEON(R) Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:NEON), a leading provider of 'Software To Liberate The Mainframe'(TM), today announced support for BEA Systems' (Nasdaq:BEAS) BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0(TM), the industry's first unified application infrastructure ...
Attachmate to Support BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0 for Application Development and Integration.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors, High-Tech Writers BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0 Provides Powerful Means to Build Intuitive, Custom E-business Applications Attachmate Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise presentation and application integration solutions and a BEA ...
Mercator Announces Support for BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business & High-Tech Editors Leading Integration Solution to Work in Conjunction with First Unified Software Platform for Developing and Integrating Enterprise Applications Mercator(R) Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCTR) today announced its support ...
Wysdom Announces Support for BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0; Wysdom MAP-OS Provides Quick & Easy Way for Mobile Operators to Deliver High Value, In-Demand Data Applications.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Wysdom, a leading provider of mobile network operating software, today announced that it would use BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0(TM), the industry's first unified application infrastructure platform from BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS), for its Wysdom MAP-OS ...
MERANT Collage Supports BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0 For Advanced Development and Performance of Dynamic Web Content.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Enterprise Content Management Leader Delivers Enhanced Web Content Management for Customers Using BEA Technology MERANT (NASDAQ:MRNT; LSE:MRN), a leading provider of software and services supporting the management of enterprise code, ...
Altaworks Announces Performance Management Support for BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Technology Editors Altaworks Panorama(TM) Extends Patent-pending Probable-cause Analysis to the Newest Release of BEA Technology Altaworks Corporation, a leading developer of performance management software for Web enterprises, today announced ...
edocs Delivers Premier Customer Self-Service Capabilities on BEA WebLogic Platform 7.0.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Technology Editors Advancement to BEA Two Star Partner Standing Follows Joint Deployments to Leading Companies Worldwide edocs, Inc., the leading provider of online account management and e-billing solutions, today announced its support of BEA ...
S&P Releases Japanese Report on Orix Servicer.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Standard & Poor's today released a full Japanese-language servicer evaluation report on Orix Asset Management & Loan Services Corp. (Orix Servicer) as a primary servicer. The report provides the rationale for the company's ranking as well as an ...
S&P Rts Cordatus Securities Pty Ltd ABCP Program 'A-1.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors June 25, 2002--Standard & Poor's today assigned its 'A-1' rating to Cordatus Securities Pty Ltd.'s (Cordatus) asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) program. The rating reflects: <Pre> -- The credit quality of the collateral, which before ...
Over-the-Air Trial Proves SoloMio's MMS Capabilities; SoloMio In-Call Services Ensure Successful Mobile Operator Launch Of MMS.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SoloMio Corporation (www.solomio.com), a global mobile telecom software company and the leading platform provider of In-Call Messaging Services, announced today that they have successfully demonstrated the In-Call triggered MMS capabilities ...
INFICON Announces Follow-On Order From Major U.S. Chip Manufacturer For FabGuard Sensor Integration and Analysis System.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business & Technology Editors INFICON Holding AG (SWX Swiss Exchange and NASDAQ: IFCN), a leading manufacturer of vacuum instrumentation and critical sensor technologies for the semiconductor and related industries, has received a follow-on order from a major Texas-based ...
LION bioscience AG Licenses iDEA Software to Pfizer.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Technology Editors and Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K A tool to support drug discovery acceleration and research cost reduction through early identification of successful drug candidates LION bioscience AG (Neuer Markt: LIO, WKN 504 ...
Visa Pushes Down Smart Card Costs by a Further 10 Percent; Visa Banks to Benefit From Cheaper Cards and More Choice.
Jun 25, 2002 ... <Pre> Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2002--Visa International working with chip and card manufacturers has further reduced the cost of a range of smart cards by an average of 10 percent. This means the price of a multi-application Visa smart card has ...
Harris to Supply Broadband Wireless Access Equipment to Q-Telecom of Greece.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & Technology Writers WCA 2002 Booth 403 ClearBurst MB systems to be deployed in Athens and other cities beginning this summer Harris Corporation, a leading global supplier of digital wireless equipment and services, ...
Today's Events in Southern California.
Jun 25, 2002 ... City Desks & Assignment Editors Following is a listing of media and community events for Tuesday, June 25: <Pre> --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT:The Church Advisory Board is joining forces with the ...
REMINDER/Digital Media Wire Announces New York City Digital Music and Technology Event.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Entertainment Editors & High-Tech/Music Writers REMINDER ...for Wednesday (June 26) <Pre> WHAT:2nd Annual "Digital Music" Panel -- "What's Next?" Presented by Digital Media Wire WHEN:Wednesday, June 26; 6 to 9:30 p.m. Cocktail ...
S&P Global Credit Markets Digest -- Asia-Pacific Update.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors June 25, 2002--Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's Credit Information Services: COMING UP: <Pre> -- Cordatus Securities Pty Ltd. -- Integral Energy -- Puma Global Trust No. 2 -- Tower ...
ADVISORY/GE Digital Energy Announces Networks Telecom Europe Briefing Availabilities.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY ...for Tuesday (June 25) Networks Telecom Europe 2002 Booth #J70 <Pre> WHAT: GE Digital Energy Briefing Availabilities WHERE: Networks Telecom Europe 2002 ...
Nokia Expands Radiolinja's GSM and 3G Networks in Finland; Enhanced Cooperation Will Ensure Smooth Evolution to 3G.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Nokia and Radiolinja Origo, the network operator of Radiolinja, have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of equipment to Radiolinja's second and third generation mobile networks. This contract is based on the cooperation ...
BHP Billiton Announces Closure of Pering Lead Zinc Mine, Sth Africa.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors BHP Billiton Base Metals (BHP) today announced that the Pering Mine in South Africa will cease operations at the end of 2002. The mine was originally expected to close in early 2004, however, recent market conditions have necessitated that this be accelerated. ...
Elron Announces That Chip Express Corporation has Raised $16 Million of Which Elron Invested $5 Million.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELRN), has announced that Chip Express Corporation, in which Elron holds 33.5% of its outstanding shares and 28.5% on a fully diluted basis, yesterday announced the completion of a round of financing in ...
Creditors Accept Arrangement Proceeding Plan for Netia Subsidiary.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Netia Holdings S.A. (NASDAQ:NTIAQ)(WSE:NET), Poland's largest alternative provider of fixed-line telecommunications services, today announced that the majority of creditors of Netia Telekom S.A., one of its subsidiaries, representing over 98% of total value of ...
Nokia Warrants Exercised for Share Subscription.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors A total of 1,775,328 Nokia shares were subscribed for after the increase in the share capital registered on May 23, 2002. The shares were subscribed for with the A, B and C warrants of the Nokia Stock Option Plan 1997 issued to the key personnel of ...
Stolt Offshore S.A. Announces Debt for Equity Exchange With Stolt-Nielsen S.A.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Stolt Offshore S.A. (Oslo Stock Exchange: STO; Nasdaq: SOSA) today announced that the Board of Directors has agreed to accept the offer from Stolt-Nielsen S.A., the Company's parent, to exchange $24 million principal amount of outstanding debt owing by the ...
NXTV, Inc. To Install The NXTV Broadband Intertainment System Into New Harrah's Casino in California; NXTV to Work With HP on Installation.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference NXTV, Inc., a provider of digital broadband interactive television services to the hospitality market, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Harrah's ...
S&P Rates Wellington Reinsurance Ltd. 'A'; Otlk Stbl.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Standard & Poor's said today it assigned its single-'A' counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to U.K.-based Wellington Reinsurance Ltd. (Wellington Re). The outlook is stable. "The ratings reflect the new company's ...
Nine New Drug Candidates Identified Within First Year of Georgetown/Samaritan Labs Collaboration.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCBB:SPHC), through Samaritan Research Labs, Georgetown University, announced it has identified nine new drug candidates within its first year of its seven-year collaboration with ...
WildPackets Introduces PacketGrabber; Capture Tool Fully Automates Remote Data Capture.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WildPackets Inc., developers of EtherPeek NX, Network Magazine's 2002 "Product of the Year" award-winner, today released PacketGrabber(TM) 1.0, a remote packet collection application. PacketGrabber, included with each copy of EtherPeek and ...
REMINDER/Sonic Foundry CEO Outlines Security Technology Strategy for Investment Leaders At Friedland Capital Luncheon.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & Technology Writers REMINDER ...for Tuesday (June 25) <Pre> WHO: Rimas Buinevicius Chairman and CEO Sonic Foundry, Inc (Nasdaq:SOFO) WHAT: "The Role of Digital Media and Biometrics in Safeguarding...
Andale Rides Online Auction Boom with Help from eGain eServices Solutions; Timely Web Site Updates & Generation of Frequently-Asked-Questions Reduces Common eMail Inquiries by 50%.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers eGain Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:EGAN), a leading provider of eService software for the Global 2000, has been chosen by the prominent online commerce management tool company, Andale, to provide a suite of solutions for maintaining and ...
LESCO Selects Jacada Integrator to Help Build Corporate Supply Chain Intranet.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Jacada Ltd. (NASDAQ: JCDA) today announced that LESCO, Inc., the United States' largest manufacturer and distributor of turf care and golf course maintenance products for the professional segment of the green industry, has selected Jacada(R) Integrator to ...
NEC Announces MontaVista Linux for Its Network Controller Devices; Powerful Development Environment From Montavista Software Drives Successful Deployment.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEC Corporation announced today that its family of network controllers is now running MontaVista(TM) Linux(R). The availability of Linux as a platform on these next-generation controllers is regarded as an important step to further strengthen ...
Copper Mountain's VantEdge Broadband Services Concentrator Available for Commercial Deployment and Ships for Revenue.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Market Momentum Continues with New Major European PTT Lab Trial Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTN), a leading provider of intelligent broadband access solutions, today announced that its new VantEdge(TM) Broadband Services ...
ATI Powers NINTENDO GAMECUBE Games; Nintendo's 2002 Line-Up of Games Honored At E3.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX: ATY, NASDAQ: ATYT) demonstrated the power of the ATI 'Flipper' chip in the NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM) video game console during the presentation of new upcoming Nintendo games during Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) ...
SEGA Sports Drafts Former Duke Blue Devils Star Jay Williams for NCAA College Basketball 2K3.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Entertainment Editors/Video Game Writers College Basketball Player of the Year Signs on to Become the Official Spokesperson for the Newest Franchise in SEGA Sports' Expanding Video Game Lineup SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced the signing ...
Loan Marketplace Heats Up with Recent Closings.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors BankXchange (tm), the new loan-trading marketplace established by Bridger Commercial Funding, has just closed two more commercial real estate loan sales totaling $7.8 million, the company announced today. In both instances, the loans sold within 10 days, and for ...
NXTV, Inc. To Deliver Digital Broadband Services To New Silicon Valley Hotel; NXTV to Work With HP on Installation of Brand New Hotel Valencia In the Heart of Santana Row.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference NXTV, Inc., a provider of state-of-the-art broadband information and entertainment services to the four and five star hotel markets, announced today that it has signed an ...
Valdero 2.0 Offers Peak Performance for High-Velocity Supply Chains.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers New Capabilities for Dynamic Supply/Demand Matching and Collaboration Raise Bar for Supply Chain Execution Valdero(C) Corporation, the leader in Intelligent Supply Chain Control, today announced the release of Valdero ...
Synchrologic Introduces Innovative, Next Generation Product For the Mobile Enterprise.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Synchrologic Email Accelerator(TM) Revolutionizes Wireless Email With Radically Enhanced Functionality for Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino & POP/IMAP Synchrologic(TM) announced today it is launching ...
Simula to Provide Armor for Zodiac's Inflatable Combat Raiding Craft; Agreement Opens New Markets for Simula's Armor Product Lines.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Simula, Inc. (AMEX:SMU), announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Zodiac of North America, Inc., to manufacture an inflatable, lightweight soft armor system called Armorflate(TM) that will be mounted on Zodiac's inflatable Combat Rubber Raiding ...
Rapiscan Announces $3.9 Million Order for Advanced Mobile Cargo Screening Systems From Romanian Government.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Company Wins International Open Tender Against Major Security Systems Vendors Rapiscan Security Products, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OSI Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:OSIS), and a worldwide provider of comprehensive security solutions, ...
Akiva Launches New ideaCenter Service Hosted Virtual Workspace for the Enterprise.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors and High-Tech Writers Collaborate Conference & Expo East 2002 Akiva Corp., at the Collaborate East conference in Boston, announced today the release of ideaCenter(TM), the company's newest Idea Management hosted solution. ideaCenter allows ...
ATI's Powerful RADEON IGP 320M Integrated Graphics Processor Now Shipping In Hewlett Packard's Compaq Presario 900 Notebook PC.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Up To Five Times The Competitor's Graphics Performance In A Feature-Packed Solution With Exceptional Power Management The world's most powerful, feature-rich integrated graphics processor for the mobile PC market, ATI's ...
Conferenza Premium Reports To Cover Technology's Top Conferences.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Conferenza, the leader in technology event intelligence, today introduced Conferenza Premium Reports (CPR), new subscription-based online newsletter for technology insiders. Written by three industry veterans, CPR will provide in-depth news, ...
Prolong Super Lubricants Named as Official Lubricant of the Prestigious Pikes Peak International Hill Climb; ESPN2 Coverage Scheduled.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & Automotive Writers Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., operating subsidiary of Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), today announced it will be a sponsor of the 80th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Race to ...
REMINDER/SSP Solutions to Demonstrate the PaySafeNow Online ATM Solution Set in New York; Demonstration Will Show Terminal Working in Online Gaming Application.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers REMINDER ...for Wednesday (June 26) SSP Solutions Inc. <Pre> WHO: SSP Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:SSPX), a provider of solutions and services that secure access control and real-time movement of ...
Penford Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Penford Corporation (Nasdaq:PENX) today reported results for its third quarter ended May 31, 2002. For the third quarter, Penford Corporation reported net income of $1.4 million, or $0.18 per share, versus a net loss of $0.6 million, or $0.08 per ...
MIH Limited Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended 31 March 2002.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors MIH Limited (Nasdaq:MIHL)(Euronext Amsterdam:MIHL): <Pre> -- EBITDA up 188% to US$49 million -- Total base now 57% digital subscribers -- Disposal of OpenTV stake to Liberty Media </Pre> MIH Limited (Nasdaq:MIHL)(Euronext Amsterdam:MIHL), ...
S&P Revises Abeille Assurances Outlook to Positive.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors June 25, 2002--Standard & Poor's said today that it has revised to positive from stable its outlook on French non-life insurer Abeille assurances, reflecting the likelihood of an upgrade by the end of this year when the company is expected to change its current ...
Equitex Forming Subsidiary to Develop and Market Stored Value Card Programs.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & Technology Writers Equitex, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQTX) announced today that it is forming a new subsidiary to develop and market prepaid re-loadable stored value card programs for the Company's financial services units. Initially, the Company intends to ...
iBX Group, Inc. To Market Services To Major Medical Institutions Through National Alliance With Patient-Pay.com.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/Health & Technology Writers iBX Registration Statement Declared Effective To Raise Up To $6.6 Million iBX Physician Services, a division of iBX Group, Inc. (OTCBB:IBXG), a publicly held Florida corporation, today announced a national ...
Warrantech Reports Net Income for Fourth Quarter and FY 2002; Eight Consecutive Profitable Quarters, Annual Net Income Up 21 Percent.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leader and innovator in administering service contracts and extended warranties, today reported the eighth consecutive quarter of profitability. Net income rose dramatically to $1,085,599 or $0.07 per diluted share for the ...
Amdocs ClarifyCRM Implemented at Netia, Poland's Largest Alternative Telecommunications Provider.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Technology Editors Amdocs provides Netia with a unified view of customers using its wireline IP, DSL, local and long distance services Amdocs (NYSE: DOX), the world's leading provider of billing and CRM to the communications industry, today ...
ArcSoft Personal Software License Offers Consumers a New, Cost-Effective Way to Enhance Their Digital Imaging Activities.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TECHXNY/PC EXPO 2002 ArcSoft Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging software, today introduced the ArcSoft Personal Software License (PSL), a new and unique way for consumers to purchase and upgrade their digital imaging ...
Global Factory Announces the Appointment of Michael Armistead to Senior Vice President of Products and Marketing.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors Global Factory, a provider of cross-enterprise eXtended Relationship Management (XRM) system for manufacturers, today announced the appointment of Michael Armistead to a new position as Senior Vice President of Products and Marketing. In his role, Armistead will ...
Lycos Travel Upgrades to First Class With Newly Expanded Services; Largest Selection of Low Prices for Air, Hotel and Car Reservations, Powered by Orbitz and Hotwire.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business/Technology Editors Terra Lycos (NASDAQ: TRLY), the leading global Internet network, today announced new travel alliances, Orbitz and Hotwire, to power air, hotel and car reservations on Lycos Travel (http://travel.lycos.com/). Lycos Travel users, from the most ...
PeopleSoft 8 HRMS Deployed at HP; HP Consolidates Four HR Systems into a Single Global HR Solution, Reducing Costs and Increasing Operational Effectiveness.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PeopleSoft Inc. (Nasdaq:PSFT) today announced that PeopleSoft's industry-leading Human Resources Management (HRMS) solution has been deployed at HP in 120 countries and in eight languages. PeopleSoft 8 HRMS enables HP to capture and maintain ...
GERICOM and Transmeta Announce Crusoe-Based Notebook in Europe.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers GERICOM, a leading European notebook supplier, and Transmeta Corporation (Nasdaq:TMTA), today announced the introduction of GERICOM's first notebook PC based on Transmeta's power efficient Crusoe processor. The GERICOM A2 notebook, ...
AEGON USA Companies Select Docucorp for Enterprise Software Solution.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors & High Tech Writers Key factors include ease of integration, dynamic publishing capabilities and e-solutions Docucorp(R) International (Nasdaq:DOCC), a leading provider of enterprise information solutions, has signed an enterprise-wide ...
REMINDER/One of Massachusetts' Top Medical Device Companies, ZOLL Medical, to Showcase New AED for the Public At State House Exhibit.
Jun 25, 2002 ... Business Editors/Health Writers REMINDER ...for Tues.(June 25) Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which administer a controlled electric shock to the heart, are now turning up in public venues such as airports, sporting arenas and large office buildings, ...