Business Wire back issues from Monday, June 18:
DoveBid(R) Expands Aviation Auction to Rotable and Expendable Parts.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- DoveBid, Inc., the leading global provider of capital asset management and valuation services, announced today that it will expand its Aviation Auctions to include rotable and expendable parts. (http://www.dovebid.com) DoveBid had a very successful inaugural ...
Research and Markets: New Report an In-Depth Examination of Increasing Competition to Hutchison Telecommunications Australia.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59930) has announced the addition of IE Market Research's new report: Hutchison Telecommunications Australia: Competitor Insight 2007 to their offering. This market research report on Hutchison ...
Axesstel's Ground-Breaking iAxess(TM) Shatters Barriers to Broadband Adoption.
Jun 18, 2007 ... iAxess Ultra Low-Cost Computing Solution Extends Online Computing and Internet Access to Underserved Markets iAxess Demonstrated Live at CommunicAsia and CDMA WLL in June SINGAPORE -- Axesstel, Inc. (AMEX:AFT), a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless ...
SAT-GE, a New Company, to Offer Satellite Capacity across the Pacific.
Jun 18, 2007 ... SINGAPORE -- GE International Holdings Inc., a holding company for the satellite businesses of General Electric Company, is now engaged in business in Asia under the name of SAT-GE. SAT-GE offers unparalleled satellite capacity across the Pacific region using the GE-23 satellite (former ...
Get the Most Comprehensive Listing of the Hotels in China.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59847) has announced the addition of China Hotel Directory 2007 to their offering. China Economic Review's China Hotel Directory 2007 is the most comprehensive listing of hotels and resorts in ...
Identify the Issues Pertinent to the Chinese Aerospace and Defence Industry.(Industry overview)
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59875) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report: Political and Policy Analysis for the Chinese Aerospace and Defense Industry to their offering. China has the fastest growing ...
Examine Network Applications and the Adoption of IT Systems in Taiwan's Large Enterprises.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59878) has announced the addition of Taiwanese Large Enterprises Demand for IT Application Software, 2005-2007 to their offering. Large enterprises have extensive resources, a wide business ...
SES Signs Contracts for 10 Satellite Launches with Arianespace and ILS.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Multi-Launch Agreements for Ariane 5 And Proton Breeze M Boosters Secure SES Access to Space BETZDORF, Luxembourg & DOUGLAS, Isle of Man -- SES, the world's pre-eminent satellite operator (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today unveiled new groundbreaking satellite launch vehicle ...
L-3 Introduces Class II Electronic Flight Bag.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) introduced today its Class II Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for the Business, Regional and Air Transport Markets. The EFB will be offered through a collaborative effort by L-3 Display Systems (L-3 DS) and L-3 Aviation Recorders (L-3 AR). ...
L-3's SafeRoute(TM) Set to Certify.
Jun 18, 2007 ... -- L-3 Submits TSO Paperwork for First ADS-B Product for Commercial Aviation -- -- Provides Cockpit Solution for Runway Incursions & Approach Sequencing -- LE BOURGET, France -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that Aviation Communications and ...
Blackstone and Management Team to Acquire Intelenet in an MBO Structure.
Jun 18, 2007 ... MUMBAI, India -- Intelenet Global Services Pvt Ltd (Intelenet) has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of The Blackstone Group and the management team, subject to regulatory approval. Intelenet today announced its intention for a management buy-out (MBO) that will see HDFC and Barclays ...
Consumers Confident in Maintaining Current Spending Levels Despite Concerns About the Economy.
Jun 18, 2007 ... New Discover[R] Spending Confidence Monitor Shows Majority of Consumers Have Money Left Over After Paying Monthly Bills RIVERWOODS, Ill. -- A new survey by Discover[R] Card reveals 85 percent of U.S. adults will spend the same or more in June than they did last month despite ...
IntegraGen Becomes First Certified French Service Provider for Illumina GoldenGate and Infinium Genotyping.
Jun 18, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO -- Concurrent with the annual European Human Genetics Conference in Nice, France, Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) announced today that IntegraGen SA, a personalized healthcare company focused on the development and commercialization of molecular diagnostic tests for complex diseases ...
Speeding Edge to Conduct High-Speed PCB and System Design Classes in Burlingame, California and Toronto, Canada.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Lee Ritchey's Renowned Two-Day Class to Be Offered in Public Venues GLEN ELLEN, Calif. -- Speeding Edge, a leading industry training and consulting firm specializing in the high-speed PCB and system design disciplines, today announced that company president, Lee Ritchey, will ...
Clearswift and SpikeSource Form Technology Partnership.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Companies to Leverage Complementary Technologies to Deliver Secure, Open Source Solutions REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Clearswift and SpikeSource, a leading provider of business-ready open source solutions, today announced a strategic partnership focused on delivering secure, open ...
Sprint Customers Will Get More Done with the New Mogul(TM) by HTC.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Sleek and compact slide-out keyboard design packs speed and power, large touch screen, long battery life, thumbwheel for one-handed use and much more Newest Smart Device is first in Sprint portfolio to offer Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition OVERLAND PARK, Kan ....
ILS, SES Sign Contract for 5 Launches Through 2013.
Jun 18, 2007 ... PARIS -- International Launch Services (ILS) and SES Satellite Leasing announced a contract today that calls for the launch of five SES satellites on Proton Breeze M vehicles through 2013. Financial details were not disclosed. With five firm orders, this is the largest single ...
Comstar Appoints New Vice President for Marketing.
Jun 18, 2007 ... MOSCOW -- "COMSTAR - United TeleSystems" JSC ("Comstar") (LSE:CMST), the leading combined telecommunications operator in Russia and the CIS, today announced the appointment of Sergey Nazarov as Vice President for Marketing. Mr. Nazarov was formerly Deputy General Director and Commercial ...
Sandringham Capital Chooses Imagine as Company Exhibits at New GAIM 2007 in Monaco.
Jun 18, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Imagine Software, a leading provider of on-demand trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Sydney-based Sandringham Capital, a long/short fund that employs derivatives, has selected the award-winning ...
David Poole Named to Head Capgemini Business Process Outsourcing North America.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Poole Leads New Executive Team to Capitalize on Opportunities in World's Largest BPO Market CHICAGO & PARIS -- Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, today announced that Deputy Global BPO Leader David Poole has been ...
Capgemini Ushers in New Era of Business Process Outsourcing by Delivering Business Insight.(Company overview)
Jun 18, 2007 ... BPO Solutions Portfolio Expanded to Aggressively Pursue North American Markets CHICAGO & PARIS -- Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, today announced significant enhancements and new services as part of its ...
Emery Telecommunications & Video Selects ECI Telecom to Build an Advanced ROADM Network for Utah Fiber Network.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Statewide Optical and Ethernet Network Improves Availability and Reliability of Broadband Services and Delivers On-Demand Capacity PETAH TIKVA, Israel -- ECI Telecom Ltd. (NASDAQ: ECIL), a global provider of networking infrastructure equipment, announced today that Emery ...
Golden Telecom Selects Veraz's Next-Generation Platform.
Jun 18, 2007 ... ECI Telecom partners on multi-million dollar project to migrate the existing national long distance legacy TDM federal transit network to NGN MOSCOW -- Today, ECI Telecom, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECIL) and Veraz Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAZ) announced that Golden Telecom, Inc. (NASDAQ: ...
Kosmos Energy's Mahogany-1 Well Discovers Oil Offshore Republic of Ghana.
Jun 18, 2007 ... * Company Drills First Exploration Well in West Africa on West Cape Three Points Block * Success Validates Business Strategy, Technical Expertise DALLAS, Texas -- Kosmos Energy announces today on behalf of all block partners that the Mahogany-1 exploration well ...
Anadarko Announces Discovery Offshore West Africa.
Jun 18, 2007 ... HOUSTON -- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) today announced an oil discovery at the Mahogany-1 exploration well on the deepwater West Cape Three Points Block offshore the Republic of Ghana. The well, which is located in a water depth of 4,330 feet, has encountered a gross ...
Ampal Executes a Memorandum of Understanding for the Sale of Its Holdings in Am-Hal Ltd.
Jun 18, 2007 ... TEL AVIV, Israel -- Ampal-American Israel Corporation (Nasdaq:AMPL) announced today that on June 17, 2007 its subsidiary entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for the sale of all of Ampal's interest in Am-Hal Ltd. ("Am-Hal"), a wholly owned subsidiary, to Phoenix Holdings Ltd. and ...
Elron Announces Completion of Sale of Carmiel Real Estate for Approximately $11.6 Million.
Jun 18, 2007 ... TEL AVIV, Israel -- Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: ELRN) today announced that further to its announcement on May 2, 2007, its wholly owned subsidiary, Elbit Ltd. has completed the sale of Elbit's real estate in Carmiel, Israel for approximately $11.6 million. ...
GE's SEA KING GenHUMS Achieves Military Aircraft Release Approval.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- GE Aviation has received the formal Military Aircraft Release (MAR) from the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence for all SEA KING helicopters fitted with Generic Health & Usage Monitoring System (GenHUMS). The SEA KING GenHUMS successfully completed the ...
GE Aviation's 737 Flight Management Computer Successful in China Eastern Airlines RNP Flight.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- GE Aviation today announced the successful demonstration of several Linzhi, China Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures by a Boeing 737 airplane using the GE Aviation Flight Management Computer (FMC). This successful flight demonstration proved once again ...
GE Aviation's System Deliveries Nearing Completion to Support 787's First Flight.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- GE Aviation recently announced several delivery milestones for its Tier 1 support of the Common Core System, High Lift Actuation and Landing Gear System on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The work, which is expected to generate more than $3 billion over the life of the ...
GE Aviation's Flight Management System Enables "Green" Operations.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- Airlines operating Boeing 737s in Europe have been given the "Green light" to use an optimized landing approach that significantly reduces the amount of fuel used during arrival and approach operations, thereby reducing CO2 and NOx emissions by roughly 20% compared to ...
GE Aviation Leads European Research Consortium Toward Airline Maintenance Savings.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- The TATEM (Technologies and Techniques for New Maintenance concepts) project lead by GE Aviation (through its Systems division formerly Smiths Aerospace) is achieving significant success toward the goal of researching and validating technologies and techniques for ...
GE Aviation Selected for $15M Program for the V-22.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- GE Aviation recently was selected by Boeing to provide the primary and secondary lighting controllers, forward cabin control station, hydraulic fluid level monitor, and ramp door control panel for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft. The five-year agreement, valued ...
NXP Launches Industry's First Family of Fail-Safe, System Basis Chips for Cars.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Raises the Bar for In-Vehicle Networking by Building Intelligence into the Electronic Control Unit EINDHOVEN, Netherlands -- NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today launched the world's first family of fail-safe CAN-LIN system basis chips (SBCs) with ...
Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. Awarded Contract from American Airlines for 200 Flat Panel Display System Shipsets.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Flat Panel Display System to be Retrofitted in Major International Operator's Fleet of Boeing 757 & 767 Aircraft EXTON, Pa. -- Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSC) announced today that American Airlines has awarded the Company a contract to supply IS&S ...
World Championship Sports Network Offering Olympic and Lifestyle Sports Videos on YouTube.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Branded WCSN Channel Delivers Compelling Sports Content to YouTube Community LOS ANGELES -- World Championship Sports Network (WCSN), the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, today announced a content agreement with YouTube (www.youtube.com), the leader ...
Airbiquity Technology Helps eCall Pass Key Assessment On Road to European Adoption.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Recent Study Prompts Germany and Austria to Sign the eCall MoU That Supports and Promotes the Adoption of eCall Standards in All Automobiles by 2010 BERLIN -- Airbiquity Inc., a company that develops wireless in-band modem software solutions for automobile manufacturers and ...
World Championship Sports Network Channel Launches on AOL Video.
Jun 18, 2007 ... More Than 60 Olympic and Lifestyle Sports Featured Online and On-Demand LOS ANGELES -- World Championship Sports Network (WCSN), the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, today announced the availability of high-quality, original sports video and video ...
GE Aviation Incorporates New Technology Efficiencies for V-22.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LE BOURGET, France -- GE Aviation's Systems division (formerly Smiths Aerospace) is providing the next generation interface solution for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. The interface units (IU) enable external signals to be digitized and effectively communicate to the aircraft systems. The ...
Research & Markets: the $5.5Bn Acquisition of Investcom by MTN Has Turned the Operator into a Continental Powerhouse.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59882) has announced the addition of Africa, Middle East & Russian Wireless Landscape 2007 to their offering. With the world's lowest penetration, the region holds huge opportunity for ...
The European Mobile Market is Still Very Much in Flux According to New Report.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59844) has announced the addition of European Wireless Landscape 2007 to their offering. Vodafone's acquisition of Turkey's Telsim and Telefonica's purchase of O2 show that the European mobile ...
TA Associates and Rho Ventures Complete Investment in IntraLinks.
Jun 18, 2007 ... BOSTON & NEW YORK -- TA Associates, a leading growth private equity and buyout firm, and Rho Ventures, a leading venture and growth equity firm, today announced that they have completed a majority recapitalization of IntraLinks, Inc., a leading provider of online workspaces for secure ...
David Gardner, Executive Vice President, EA International Studios Named Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Honour Awarded on the Occasion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday LONDON -- Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that David Gardner, Executive Vice President of International Studios, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her ...
Signature Bank to Present at William Blair & Company's 27th Annual Growth Stock Conference.
Jun 18, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at William Blair & Company's 27th Annual Growth Stock Conference. The conference, designed to showcase a variety of ...
VocalTec Communications to Exhibit and Participate in CommunicAsia 2007.
Jun 18, 2007 ... SINGAPORE -- VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market:VOCL), a leading global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers, announced today its participation in CommunicAsia 2007. VocalTec will be presenting its ...
Huawei Name Optibase Bid Winner for IPTV Encoder Systems.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Optibase and Huawei Form a Partnership to Supply Integrated IPTV Solutions HERZLIYA, Israel -- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and digital video leader Optibase ...
Bulgaria's Biggest Cities Review Available Now.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59938) has announced the addition of "Bulgaria Biggest Cities Review - Winter 2007" to their offering. A quarterly review and analysis of 12 big cities in Bulgaria in terms of cost of labor and ...
Research and Markets: Gain Insight into Hutchison Essar, Ltd.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59945) has announced the addition of the new IE Market Research Report "Competitor Insight 2006: Wireless Operator Competitor Analysis-- Hutchison Essar, Ltd" to their offering. Our Competitor ...
Buy-Side Perspectives on Electronic & Algorithmic Trading in Canada is out Now!
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59950) has announced the addition of "Buy-side Perspectives on Electronic & Algorithmic Trading in Canada: Vol. I of IV" to their offering. This study is a roadmap of the Canadian market for any ...
Alloptic Introduces GEPON ONT for Metropolitan MDU Applications.(Company overview)
Jun 18, 2007 ... LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Alloptic, Inc., a global leader in the development of Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, announced the general availability of the Home Gateway 300 residential Optical Network Terminal (ONT). The Home Gateway 300 provides a low-cost alternative for indoor ...
Alloptic's Enhanced ONT Provides Network Evolution Path for Operators.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Alloptic, Inc., a global leader in the development of Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, announced that they have expanded the home4000 Optical Networking Terminal (ONT) to include integrated carrier class VoIP functionality. The latest model home4000 ONTs ...
Bell Canada Selects Third Brigade and ArcSight for Managed Security Service Targeting Financial Sector.
Jun 18, 2007 ... OTTAWA & RESTON, Va. -- Third Brigade, a security software company specializing in host intrusion detection and prevention systems, today announced it has been selected by Bell Canada to provide managed security services for banks, brokerage firms, insurance and mutual fund companies, and ...
Kalypsys Selects Xerox DocuShare CPX and Sitrof Technologies for Compliance and Content Management Solution.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Solution simplifies complicated processes of compliance for pharmaceutical industry ATLANTA -- Kalypsys, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, has implemented Xerox DocuShare([R]) CPX enterprise content management software to electronically manage the extensive documentation ...
New Bangkok International Airport Selects Intermec RFID System to Boost National Transport and Logistics Capacity.
Jun 18, 2007 ... EVERETT, Wash. -- Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport, the newest and largest airport in Southeast Asia, has selected Intermec (NYSE: IN), the leading RFID and supply chain technology vendor, to supply an RFID and barcode system for the airport's Cargo Free Zone. Suvarnabhumi ...
AMI-Partners: a Million Small Businesses in India Ready to Buy PCs.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Huge opportunity opening up as 40% of India's 2.7m non-PC owning small businesses set to opt for PCs, says AMI study KOLKATA, India -- 40% of SBs (small businesses, or companies with up to 99 employees) in India plan to invest in computers for the first time in the next 12 ...
Momentum Venture Management Announces Investment in Cyber-Rain; Partner to Take Reins as CEO.
Jun 18, 2007 ... Southern California Green Technology Company Reduces Watering Costs by 30-70% LOS ANGELES -- Momentum Venture Management (www.mvmpartners.com), a Los Angeles company that helps entrepreneurs transform their technologies into viable, well-funded businesses, today announced that ...
Poland Announces Plans to Open 1500+ New Bank Outlets According to 2007 Report Bank Outlets in Poland 2007 and County Statistics.
Jun 18, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59893) has announced the addition of Bank Outlets in Poland 2007 and County Statistics to their offering. During 2006 and first half of 2007 banks operating in Poland have announced plans of ...
Laskys Launches Computing Products Along with New Look and Feel.
Jun 18, 2007 ... LONDON -- Online home entertainment specialist Laskys is excited to announce that it has launched a new range of Laptops, PC's and other computer related products to its existing line up of flat panel TVs, DVD recorders and home cinema equipment. The launch of over 300 extra products has ...
Steve Huey Named Senior Vice President and General Manager of Rentals.com.
Jun 18, 2007 ... ATLANTA -- PRIMEDIA Inc. (NYSE: PRM), the parent company of Consumer Source Inc, the country's leading publisher and distributor of free apartment, new home and auto guides, today announced that Steve Huey has been named senior vice president and general manager of its Rentals.com ...
Upcoming Indiana Jones Adventure to be Backed by Major Companies in Global Licensing and Promotional Program.
Jun 18, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Indiana Jones, the world's greatest action hero, returns to theaters May 22, 2008, and his newest on-screen adventures will be supported by an impressive array of leading companies as part of a broad global licensing and promotional campaign across a wide range of product ...
Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Top Line Results of Balsalazide Tablets Registration Study.
Jun 18, 2007 ... - July 31, 2007 NDA Submission Targeted - - Balsalazide Tablets Offer Twice-a-day Dosing and Reduced Pill Burden - RALEIGH, N.C. -- Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLXP) today announced the successful completion and outcome of its Phase III registration trial to ...
Syntax-Brillian to Join the Russell 3000(R) Index.(Website overview)
Jun 18, 2007 ... TEMPE, Ariz. -- Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC) is scheduled to join the broad-market Russell 3000[R]Index when it is reconstituted on June 22, 2007, according to a preliminary list of additions posted on the Russell Investment Group's Web site on June 11, 2007. Final membership ...
ViewTec AG and Intermap Technologies Announce Partnership for Virtual Reality Based TerrainView-Globe(TM) 3D Products.
Jun 18, 2007 ... ZURICH & DENVER -- ViewTec AG, headquartered in Switzerland, and Intermap Technologies Corp. (TSX: IMP.TO) (AIM: IMAP.L), headquartered in the United States, have entered a strategic business partnership to provide TerrainView-Globe[TM] 3D with premium elevation models, based on Intermap's ...
Marvel Entertainment Bolsters Presence in Apparel Arena Through New Agreements with Fruit of the Loom and Crocs, and Expanded Deal with Kids Headquarters.
Jun 18, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Marvel Entertainment, Inc., (NYSE: MVL) a global character-based entertainment licensing company, is enhancing its presence in the apparel category through new or expanded agreements with industry leaders. The company has entered into an extensive licensing agreement with Fruit ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Brightpoint, KMG America and The Hershey Company.
Jun 18, 2007 ... 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: Brightpoint (Nasdaq: CELL), KMG America ...