Business Wire back issues from Wednesday, November 29:
DirectNET Partners with Green Beacon Solutions to Deliver Enhanced Customer Service with Customized CRM Solution.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Implementation delivers on DirectNET's vision for a unified internal and customer management solution WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Please replace the release dated November 28, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: ...
Heerema Marine Contractors Invests 1 Billion US Dollar in New Crane Vessel.
Nov 29, 2006 ... LEIDEN, Netherlands -- Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) announces the construction of a new crane vessel. The decision to introduce a new vessel to the market follows the strategy of HMC. Recently the Advisory Board decided to proceed on the design of the vessel. The estimated investment ...
SanDisk Corporation to Present at the NASDAQ 18th Investor Program.
Nov 29, 2006 ... MILPITAS, Calif. -- SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) today announced that Judy Bruner, Executive Vice President, Administration and CFO, will present to the investment community attending the NASDAQ 18th Investor Program in London on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. GMT. The session ...
Global Outsourcing Industry Converges on New Center Points for Selected Contracting Terms.(Industry overview)
Nov 29, 2006 ... TPI Collaboration with Industry Leaders Offers Guidance for Successful Contract Negotiation Strategies HOUSTON -- TPI, the world's leading advisor to global corporations on all facets of service strategies for business support operations, today announced the completion of the ...
Copart, Inc. to Webcast First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results.
Nov 29, 2006 ... FAIRFIELD, Calif. -- Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced today that it will release earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 after the close of market on Tuesday, December 5, 2006. On Wednesday, December 6, 2006 a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 ...
AGCO Prices $175 Million 1.25% Convertible Notes Offering.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DULUTH, Ga. -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it has priced its previously announced public offering of $175 million aggregate principal amount of 1.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due in 2036 ...
Verb Exchange Signs Agreement to Form Global Video-Phone Network.
Nov 29, 2006 ... IPMA Currently Provides Its Video Phone Service Directly in China and Hong Kong and Has Distribution Partners Signed Throughout Europe and Asia VANCOUVER, BC, Canada -- Verb Exchange Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VEI) announced it has signed an agreement with IPMA Holdings of Hong Kong and ...
Court Denies Medtronic Motion in ICD Lawsuits.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Company to Seek Appeal Certification MINNEAPOLIS -- Medtronic Inc.'s (NYSE:MDT) motion for summary judgment on grounds of federal preemption in the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) lawsuits pending in the Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) in Minneapolis was denied ....
Cytori Therapeutics to Present at the Piper Jaffray 18th Annual Health Care Conference.
Nov 29, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Cytori Therapeutics, Inc., (NASDAQ:CYTX) (Frankfurt:XMPA) announced today that Mark Saad, its Chief Financial Officer, will present and provide an audio webcast of the presentation at the Piper Jaffray 18th Annual Health Care Conference being held at The Pierre in New York on ...
Analyze Competitors within the Australian Tourism Industry.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46067) has announced the addition of Tourism in Australia to their offering. The Tourism in Australia reports is an in depth study containing statistics, trends, forecasts and competitor ...
Examine the Key Developments within the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Market.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46102) has announced the addition of the Espicom Business Intelligence Ltd report: The Pharmaceutical Market: Malaysia to their offering. Our in-depth pharmaceutical market reports are ideal for ...
Tenth Patent Granted for Polaris Wireless Location Signatures(TM) Technology.
Nov 29, 2006 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Polaris Wireless, the inventor of Wireless Location Signatures (WLS)[TM], today announced the grant of a tenth patent for its high-accuracy location technology for wireless devices (cellular phones, smart phones, PDAs, laptop computers, etc.). This patent strengthens ...
Alpha Innotech Appoints New Vice President of Global Sales.
Nov 29, 2006 ... SAN LEANDRO, Calif. -- Alpha Innotech Corp. (OTCBB:APNO), a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, today announced that Jeff Whitmore has joined the Company as Vice President of Global Sales. "We are delighted that Jeff has chosen ...
Mines Management Announces Final Approval to Move Forward with Underground Evaluation Program at the Montanore.
Nov 29, 2006 ... SPOKANE, Wash. -- Mines Management, Inc. (AMEX:MGN) (TSX:MGT) is pleased to announce that it has received final approval to move forward with underground evaluation and drilling activities at the Montanore Silver-Copper Project in northwestern Montana. Final approval was ...
Songwriters Guild Adds Experience, Services for Catalog Members.
Nov 29, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Members of the Songwriters Guild of America Catalog Administration Program (CAP) will receive an early holiday gift this season. Rundi Ream, SGA's chief operating officer, managed a coup in the recent hiring of Janice Jackson from her former position as Copyright Administrator ...
Central Parking Corporation Announces Engagement of Financial Advisor.
Nov 29, 2006 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Central Parking Corporation (NYSE: CPC) announced that it has retained The Blackstone Group L.P. as its financial advisor to assist the Company in exploring strategic alternatives to enhance stockholder value. In making the announcement, Emanuel J. Eads, ...
Global 1 Files Form 8-k Announcing Dividend Structure and Business Plans for Reg. E Funds.
Nov 29, 2006 ... ATLANTA -- Global 1 Investment Holdings Corporation (OTCBB:GOIH), www.gobal1inc.com announces dividend structure and business plans for Reg. E Funds and files Form 8-k, http://www.secinfo.com/$/SEC/Registrant.asp?CIK=1262456. Dividend Structure: The dividend ...
Media Alert: Genetic Links to ALS to Be Unveiled in New Research.
Nov 29, 2006 ... CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. -- Lucie Bruijn, Ph.D., science director and vice president of The ALS Association, is available to discuss initial findings from new research supported by The Association that has the potential to uncover genetic underpinnings of the most common form of amyotrophic ...
Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on Confectionery in Singapore.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46088) has announced the addition of "Confectionery in Singapore to 2010" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Confectionery in ...
The Market for Confectionery in Saudi Arabia Increased between 2000-2005, Growing at an Average Annual Rate of 3.7%.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46091) has announced the addition of "Confectionery in Saudi Arabia to 2010" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Confectionery ...
The Solid Waste Recycling Market In Southeast Asia Is Emerging And Witnessing Steady Growth Rates.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46095) has announced the addition of "Southeast Asian Solid Waste Recycling Markets" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Southeast Asian Solid Waste Recycling ...
Comprehensive Overview Of Upcoming Mobile Marketing Solutions In The Asia Pacific.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46110) has announced the addition of "Mobile Innovations from Asia Pacific" to their offering. Research Overview This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Mobile Innovations ...
Increased Emphasis on Information Technology Initiatives by Healthcare Bodies Drives the Adoption of PACS.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46119) has announced the addition of "Australian PACS market" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Australian PACS Market provides an overview of the market size and ...
The Healthcare Industry In Australia Is Increasingly Realizing The Benefits Of IT In Actualizing Better And More Efficient Patient Care.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46127) has announced the addition of "Australian Hospital Information Systems Markets" to their offering. Increasing Realization of the Benefits of IT in Driving Efficiency Boosts the Hospital ...
Use of Enteral Nutrition (EN) is Becoming Increasingly Prevalent in Disease Management.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46123) has announced the addition of "Strategic Analysis of the Australian and New Zealand Enteral Nutrition Markets" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service is a comprehensive ...
INFICON Awarded GSA Supply Contract.(Company overview)
Nov 29, 2006 ... GSA Acquisition Services Facilitate U.S. Government Procurement of INFICON HAPSITE Chemical Identification Systems (GC/MS) for On-Site Risk Analysis and Emergency Response SYRACUSE, N.Y. & ZURICH, Switzerland -- INFICON (SWX Swiss Exchange: IFCN) INFICON, a global leader in ...
Revver Teams with Verizon Wireless to Bring Best User Generated Content to V CAST.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Revver to Offer Users Video Distribution Platform Through Agreement with Nation's Leading Wireless Provider LOS ANGELES & BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- Revver, Inc., (www.revver.com) the first marketplace for viral videos, today announced it will provide its user-generated and ...
iRobot Unveils Aware 2.0 Software for Developers.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Hosts Second Annual Payload Developers Conference in Washington, D.C. Area BURLINGTON, Mass. -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT) today announced the beta release of the iRobot Aware[TM] 2.0 Robot Intelligence Software, the first major enhancement to the software platform for ...
BitTorrent Strikes Digital Download Deals with 20th Century Fox, G4, Kadokawa, Lionsgate, MTV Networks, Palm Pictures, Paramount and Starz Media.
Nov 29, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- BitTorrent, Inc., home to the world's leading peer-assisted digital content delivery platform, today announced a slate of partnerships with a wide variety of leading film and television companies. 20th Century Fox, G4, Kadokawa Pictures USA, Lionsgate, MTV Networks ...
Volantis Announces GetBuzz(TM) Partner Program to Expand Availability of its Personalized News and Entertainment Application.(Company overview)
Nov 29, 2006 ... Enables Unique Subscriber UI Solutions and Broader Systems Support for BuzzCast[TM] Carrier Deployments SEATTLE -- Volantis, the world's leading supplier of Intelligent Content Adaptation[TM] solutions for the Mobile Information Age, today announced the launch of its GetBuzz[TM] ...
Insight Communications Announces Agreement to Televise NFL Network's Thursday/Saturday Live Primetime NFL Games.
Nov 29, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Insight Communications and NFL Network today announced Insight will televise NFL Network's live NFL games package this season in conjunction with its carriage of NFL Network. Insight will air the remaining Thursday and Saturday night NFL games beginning with the ...
Technip Awarded Contract for the Vincent Field Project in Australia.
Nov 29, 2006 ... PARIS -- Technip (Paris:TEC) (NYSE:TKP) (ISIN:FR0000131708) has been awarded a contract by Woodside Energy Ltd for the supply and installation of subsea facilities in connection with the development of the Vincent field. This field is located approximately 60 km north of Exmouth, off the ...
Celanese Reaches Settlement with Frankfurt Airport.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DALLAS -- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global hybrid, integrated chemical company, and its engineered polymers subsidiary, Ticona GmbH, have reached a settlement with the Frankfurt, Germany, Airport (Fraport AG) to relocate Ticona's Kelsterbach, Germany, business, resolving several ...
Barclays Global Investors Announces Regional Management Changes.
Nov 29, 2006 ... LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO -- Barclays Global Investors (BGI), one of the world's largest asset managers, announced today that Nigel Williams has decided to retire from his role as CEO of Europe & Asia (Ex-Japan), effective in mid-2007. David Semaya, a senior executive who is currently ...
SearchforVideo.com to Participate in Panel at Search Engine Strategies 2006.
Nov 29, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- FUSA Capital Corporation (OTCBB:FSAC), parent company of SearchforMedia Network and a leading innovator of video and audio search engine technologies, today announced that David Clarke, Vice President of Business Development for Searchforvideo.com, will participate in a panel ...
Teleos Names Europe's Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises.
Nov 29, 2006 ... LONDON -- Teleos, in association with The KNOW Network, has announced the Winners of the 2006 European Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) study. The Winners are (in alphabetical order): -- BMW (Germany) -- BP (United Kingdom) -- British Broadcasting ...
Pricing and Marketing Mobile TV Models Survey Reveals Gap with Customer Requirements.
Nov 29, 2006 ... LONDON -- A new report from BroadGroup Tariff Services (www.mobilepricing.com) based on a survey of operators worldwide, suggests that current Mobile TV pricing and marketing models fall short in meeting customer requirements. The new report, Pricing and Marketing Mobile TV, is ...
GTE Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certification.
Nov 29, 2006 ... GTE meets worldwide quality standard for development, manufacturing and service of gas turbine systems LONDON -- Gas Turbine Efficiency plc ("GTE" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of advanced high pressure gas turbine cleaning systems for the aviation and power generation ...
AmeraMex Int'l Container Handling Division Target Increase Sales of Over 30% for '07.
Nov 29, 2006 ... CHICO, Calif. -- Lee Hamre, President of AmeraMex International Inc. (PINK SHEETS:AMMX) announced today that orders from its container handling division are exceeding expectations. Lee Hamre announced "that we are starting to develop new customers in countries that we have not done ...
Micrus Endovascular Announces Positive Results from Prospective Cerecyte Study.(Clinical report)
Nov 29, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Micrus Endovascular Corporation (Nasdaq:MEND) today announced positive initial results from a single-center study of neurovascular aneurysms treated with Micrus Endovascular's Cerecyte[R] microcoils indicating an excellent safety profile and a recanalization rate below ...
HP Bridges Gap Between Facilities and IT to Solve Data Center Power and Cooling Challenges.
Nov 29, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced a new energy management system and key initiatives to bridge the gap between facilities and IT to help customers dramatically reduce data center operating costs. Based on work from the past four years by HP Labs, the new ...
Quidel to Present at BIO Drug/Device Summit 2006 on December 4.
Nov 29, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ:QDEL), a leading provider of point-of-care (POC) rapid diagnostic tests, today announced that it will present at the BIO Drug/Device Summit 2006 to be held on December 4-5 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla Hotel at Aventine. Caren L. Mason, ...
BIOMAX INFORMATICS AG Releases Version 5.6 of the BioRS(TM) Integration and Retrieval System.
Nov 29, 2006 ... MARTINSRIED, Germany -- Biomax Informatics AG, a leading provider of computational and knowledge solutions for the life sciences, announces today the release of the new 5.6 version of the BioRS[TM] Integration and Retrieval System for retrieving and using results from biological and ...
Fagerhult Acquires Retail Lighting Company in France.
Nov 29, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Fagerhult (ST:FAG) acquires Eclairage Conseil Lyonnais (ECL) in France. In order to further strengthen its position in the European Lighting Industry and to create a platform for growth in the important French market, Fagerhult today announces the acquisition of the ...
Teva Announces Tentative Approval of Sumatriptan Succinate Tablets.
Nov 29, 2006 ... JERUSALEM -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval for the Company's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Sumatriptan Succinate Tablets, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg. Final approval is ...
Cranes Software Receives UK Trade & Investment's New Market Entrant Award.
Nov 29, 2006 ... These awards felicitate Business Excellence by the Indian corporate community and recognize their contribution towards furthering the Indo UK Trade Exchanges BANGALORE, India -- Cranes Software International Ltd. the global scientific and engineering software products and ...
Realm Business Solutions and Circle Software Merge.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Combination Creates Universal Automation and Translation of Commercial Real Estate Lifecycle across Methodologies and Borders HOUSTON & LONDON -- Two leading providers of software solutions to the commercial real estate industry, Houston-based Realm Business Solutions and Circle ...
Golden River Resources Announces High Grade Surface Results.
Nov 29, 2006 ... MELBOURNE, Australia -- Golden River Resources Corporation, (OTCBB:GORV), a Delaware Corporation specializing in gold exploration, is pleased to announce it has received results from surface sampling at its exploration properties within the Slave Craton Nunavut, Canada. Golden ...
London Stock Exchange and OMX Launch Russian Derivatives.
Nov 29, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- EDX London, the London Stock Exchange's derivatives business, and OMX (STO:0MX) will offer futures and options based on Russian securities traded on the London Stock Exchange's International Order Book (IOB) from 1 December 2006. The Russian IOB Equity ...
SoftMax Joins CSR's eXtension Partner Programme.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Partnership Integrates SoftMax's 1VOICE Noise and Echo Cancellation Technology Into CSR's Advanced BlueCore5-Multimedia Platform CAMBRIDGE, England -- CSR plc (LSE:CSR): -- Ref: EMD1170 -- Photo ref: PEM4729 -- To download: ...
ArthroCare Announces Two Upcoming Presentations.
Nov 29, 2006 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- ArthroCare(R) Corp. (Nasdaq:ARTC), a multi-business medical device company that develops minimally invasive surgical products, announced today details surrounding two upcoming presentations. BMO Capital Markets - Focus on Healthcare Conference ...
Lagotek Appoints Avidex as a Dealer for Its Wireless Whole Home Automation System.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Lagotek Support among Builders and Installers Continues to Expand BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Lagotek Corporation is pleased to name Avidex (Bellevue, WA) as a dealer in the states of Washington, Oregon and California. Avidex has specialized in custom audiovisual installations for both ...
Research and Markets: Campina Melkunie Was the Leading Company in the Oils & Fats Market in Netherlands in 2005.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46061) has announced the addition of "Oils & Fats in the Netherlands to 2010" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Oils & Fats ...
Examine the Product Segments in the Savory Snacks Market in Switzerland.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46082) has announced the addition of Savory Snacks in Switzerland to 2010 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Savory Snacks in ...
Research and Markets: 2006 Research Available on Alcatel, Cisco, Siemens and Other Media Gateways Products.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of Media Gateways product research to their offerings. These reports, written by an objective 3rd party, contain insight and analysis of the product or service strengths and weaknesses, lists buying criteria and how the ...
Research and Markets : Sweden Has Had a Liberalised Telecommunications Market for Many Years, As Alternative Operators to the Incumbent, Telia (Now Teliasonera) Were Not Required To Hold Licences until the Telecommunications Act Was Passed In 1993.
Nov 29, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46131) has announced the addition of Sweden Telecommunications Market Intelligence Report to their offering. Each extensive Market Intelligence Report includes the following sections: Economic, ...
Apollo Enterprise Solutions Named a Top Technology Company by Collection Advisor Magazine for Second Consecutive Year.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Intelligent Debt Solutions[TM] System One of the Top 100 Collection Technology Products for 2006 IRVINE, Calif. -- Apollo Enterprise Solutions LLC, the leading provider of web-based payment and collection technology, announced today that the company's Intelligent Debt ...
T-Mobile Austria Deploys Comverse Fun Dial(TM) Ringback Tones.
Nov 29, 2006 ... NEW YORK and VIENNA, Austria -- T-Mobile, one of the leading mobile operators in Austria, and Comverse, a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT) and the world's leading supplier of software and systems enabling network-based multimedia enhanced communication and billing ...
Jacada Announces Executive Advisory Board.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Contact center and customer service experts bring industry intelligence and success strategies to roundtable forum ATLANTA -- Jacada Ltd. (Nasdaq: JCDA), a leading provider of unified desktop and process optimization solutions for customer service operations, today announced the ...
Qwest Directory Assistance Offers Wireless Customers Enhanced Services.
Nov 29, 2006 ... Qwest 4-1-1 Gives Qwest Wireless Callers Access to Driving Directions, Movie Listings, Weather, Ski Reports and Horoscopes DENVER -- Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced the addition of enhanced category searches for Qwest Wireless customers to its ...
Teen Tech Prodigy, Derek Jacobs, Honored Posthumously With First-Ever ID Talent Award at ID World International Congress in Milan, Italy.
Nov 29, 2006 ... At Award Ceremony Last Night, Parents Leslie and Jeffrey Jacobs Announce Formation of the Derek Jacobs "You Are the Future" Foundation Leslie Jacobs Holds up Mirror to Audience and Says: "You Are the Future. Take a Look in the Mirror." BOCA RATON, Fla. -- At a ...
Continucare to Present at the BMO Capital Markets Focus on Healthcare Conference.
Nov 29, 2006 ... MIAMI -- Continucare Corporation (AMEX:CNU) announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard C. Pfenniger, Jr. will present at the BMO Capital Markets Focus on Healthcare Conference at 2:00 p.m. ET on December 6, 2006 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City ....
Largest Georgia-Based Property & Casualty Insurance Company Optimizes Human Resources Management with Ultimate Software's UltiPro.
Nov 29, 2006 ... WESTON, Fla. -- Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Georgia Farm Bureau Companies is benefiting from UltiPro's Web self-service, extensive reporting library, and ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Equity Office Properties, Tim Participacoes, America Movil and Vivo.
Nov 29, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Equity Office Properties (NYSE: EOP), ...
Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Motorola, Nokia and Symbol Technologies.
Nov 29, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst David Weissman, who discusses Motorola (NYSE: MOT), Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Symbol Technologies (NYSE: SBL). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented below. The full ...