Business Wire back issues from Tuesday, February 26:
Healthcare Management Systems and Community Health Systems Expand Agreement.
Feb 26, 2008 ... HMS IT Solutions to Be Deployed at Newly Acquired CHS Facilities NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Please replace the release (dated February 25, 2008) with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT ...
ADVISORY/UCLA Anderson Forecast Presents: Solutions for our State Economic Conference.(Conference news)
Feb 26, 2008 ... Two Former California Governors to Discuss the State's Economy Please note revised listing of speakers below, which includes two former California governors (sted three). The corrected ...
New Report Examines the Japanese Fast Food Market and Provides Five Year Forecasts.(Industry overview)(Report)
Feb 26, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c83836) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Fast Food in Japan to their offering. Our Fast Food in Japan industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...
CommVault CEO Bob Hammer Promotes Singular Information Management in Visit to China.
Feb 26, 2008 ... CommVault Continues to Increase Penetration into Valuable Enterprise Markets in China BEIJING -- In order to help enterprise customers in China better manage and derive greater value from growing amounts of data, Robert Hammer, CEO of CommVault Systems, Inc, is visiting Beijing ...
PRG-Schultz Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results.(Financial report)
Feb 26, 2008 ... ATLANTA -- PRG-Schultz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRGX), the world's largest recovery audit firm, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Highlights of Financial Results * Consolidated revenue ...
Understand the Market for Cable Modems in Australia With New Report.
Feb 26, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c83892) has announced the addition of Australia - Broadband - Cable Modems to their offering. Cable modems connect fibre cable and HFC cable networks to the Internet. In Australia, the market ...
Analog Devices to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Technology Conference.(Conference news)
Feb 26, 2008 ... NORWOOD, Mass. -- Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) today announced that President and CEO, Jerald G. Fishman, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. ADI's presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. Pacific time, and will be webcast live. ...
Research and Markets: The S-Oil Corporation Strategic Analysis Profile is a Comprehensive Profile of the Company Including Both Quantitative and Qualitative Research.
Feb 26, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c83831) has announced the addition of "S-Oil Corporation Strategic Analysis Profile" to their offering. The report examines the company's business structure and operations, history and products, ...
The Chinese Pharmaceuticals Market is Forecast to Become the Worlds Firth Largest by 2010 - and the Largest by 2050.(Industry overview)
Feb 26, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c83925) has announced the addition of "China's Pharmaceutical Industry - Porter's Five Forces Strategy Analysis" to their offering. The Chinese pharmaceuticals market is forecast to become the ...
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Polymer Science.
Feb 26, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c83958) has announced the addition of "Organic and Physical Chemistry of Polymers" to their offering. This book provides a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of polymer science, including ...
Research and Markets: Strategic Planning Tool used to Evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of Tyco International.
Feb 26, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c83883) has announced the addition of "Tyco International - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, ...
Wireless Penetration Levels in Taiwan Will Continue to Increase, Reaching 107.9% in 2010.
Feb 26, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c83906) has announced the addition of new IE Market Research Corp. Report: 1Q08 Mobile Forecast: Taiwan, 2007 - 2010 to their offering. IEMR's Mobile Forecast on Taiwan provides over 65 ...
Putnam Announces Completion of Fund Mergers.
Feb 26, 2008 ... BOSTON -- Putnam Investments announced the completion of the mergers of each of Putnam Investment Grade Municipal Trust (NYSE: PGM) and Putnam Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE: PMG) into Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE: PMO) at a closing held today. In the merger of Putnam ...
Trellia Networks Selected as Featured Panelist at Mobile & Wireless Enterprise 2008.
Feb 26, 2008 ... MONTREAL -- Trellia Networks (www.trellia.com) was selected by Frost & Sullivan to be featured on panels at the Mobile & Wireless Enterprise 2008 conference. Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, hosts the annual event to showcase the years' latest and greatest mobile ...
Power, Economy, Silent Operation - Xyber Technologies MK Series Computing and Home Theater Systems.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Finalist in CEA 2008 TechHome Mark of Excellence Award for Most Environmentally Friendly Product MIAMI -- Xyber Technologies, a computer technology and design company based in Florida, is revolutionizing the desktop PC with its patented fan-less cooling system. The flagship ...
Southland Drinking Water Takes First Place in International Water-Tasting Competition.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Metropolitan Water District Captures Second Gold Medal LOS ANGELES -- The drinking water for millions of Southern Californians has won its version of an Academy Award, as the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's entry tied for first place in the International ...
UnitedHealth Group Completes Acquisition of Sierra Health Services.
Feb 26, 2008 ... * Companies Receive Approval from U.S. Department of Justice; UnitedHealth Group Agrees to Divest Individual Medicare Advantage Plans in Clark and Nye Counties, Nevada; * Combined Company Will Provide a Comprehensive Range of Affordable Products and Services to Health Care ...
Humana Announces Intent to Acquire UnitedHealth Group's Medicare Business in Las Vegas.
Feb 26, 2008 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Medicare Advantage contract and related assets associated with the Las Vegas, Nevada individual SecureHorizons Medicare Advantage HMO business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) ....
Boart Longyear Expands in Canada and Mexico with Britton Bros. Diamond Drilling Acquisition.
Feb 26, 2008 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Boart Longyear, Limited (ASX: BLY) today announced that it has acquired Britton Bros. Diamond Drilling, a highly successful provider of uranium and minerals exploration drilling services located in Canada and Mexico. The acquisition enables Boart Longyear to expand both ...
Remarks by the President at the 2008 Republican Governors Association Gala.
Feb 26, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- National Building Museum 6:56 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. Please be seated -- unless, of course, you don't have a seat. Governor, thank you very much for your kind introduction. Thank you all for coming and thanks for supporting ...
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company Reports Results for 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year.
Feb 26, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company (NYSE:HRH), one of the world's largest insurance and risk management intermediaries, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. For the 2007 fourth quarter, total revenues were $205.9 ...
Genentech Receives Notification of Rejection of Cabilly Patent Claims From Reexamination Process.
Feb 26, 2008 ... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Genentech, Inc. (NYSE:DNA) announced that it has received notification today from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that a final Office action has been issued and mailed rejecting the patentability of claims of the Cabilly patent, et al. U.S. Patent No ....
David W. Biegler and Edward R. McPherson Elected to Guaranty Financial Group Inc. Board.
Feb 26, 2008 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Guaranty Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: GFG) today announced the appointment of David W. Biegler and Edward R. McPherson to the company's Board of Directors. David W. Biegler, 61, serves as Chairman of Estrella Energy, L.P., a natural gas transportation and ...
Malaysia: 2008 Pharmaceutical Outlook - What Lies Ahead?
Feb 26, 2008 ... KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia is likely to be a leader in the global pharmaceutical industry, says Frost & Sullivan. The Frost & Sullivan's 2008 Malaysian Pharmaceutical Outlook will be held over an exclusive web briefing on 28 February 2008. Ms. Lin Hui Tham, Consultant of ...
Logitech CFO Mark Hawkins to Present at Goldman Sachs Investment Technology Symposium 2008.
Feb 26, 2008 ... FREMONT, Calif. & ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland -- Logitech International (NASDAQ:LOGI)(SWX:LOGN) today announced that Mark J. Hawkins, Logitech senior vice president of finance and information technology, and chief financial officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs Investment ...
Renesas Technology Announces Changes in Management Team.
Feb 26, 2008 ... TOKYO -- Renesas Technology Corp. has announced the following changes in its management team, to take effect on April 1, 2008. Board directors, Koji Yamanaka, and Hideharu Takebe will retire from their positions on March 31. On April 1, Shiro Baba will assume the position of ...
Roku to Exhibit at Digital Signage Expo, February 27, 2008 at Booth #373.(Company overview)
Feb 26, 2008 ... Press kit materials are available online at www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/roku SARATOGA, Calif. -- Roku, Inc.: Roku Corporate Overview Roku is the market leader for network music players, Internet radio and digital signage solutions. Roku also has leading ...
The White House Easter Egg Roll Scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2008.
Feb 26, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- The annual White House Easter Egg Roll will be held Monday, March 24, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South Lawn of the White House. The National Park Service will distribute free tickets on two dates for entry to the South Lawn. The majority of tickets will be ...
RAM Holdings Ltd. Provides Update on Release of Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings.(Financial report)
Feb 26, 2008 ... HAMILTON, Bermuda -- RAM Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:RAMR) announced today that, consistent with its past practice, it expects to release its Fourth Quarter 2007 earnings after all of its ceding companies have released their earnings for that quarter. RAM Holdings will issue a press release with ...
Toshiba Launches New 1.8-inch HDD with Serial ATA Interface.
Feb 26, 2008 ... -- Faster Data Transfers and Improves Usability for Mobile PCs -- TOKYO -- Toshiba Corporation today announced new 1.8-inch hard disk drives (HDD) that integrate a performance enhancing serial ATA interface: the MK1216GSG offers a storage capacity of 120GB, while the MK8016GSG ...
Dassault Systemes Launches Global Specification Solution for Consumer Packaged Goods.
Feb 26, 2008 ... V6 Technology Will Enable Customers to Bring Products to Market Faster by Managing Common Specifications Effectively LOWELL, Mass. -- Dassault Syst[c]mes (DS) (NASDAQ:DASTY)(Paris:DSY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the ...
Entertainment Properties Trust CEO to Appear on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'.
Feb 26, 2008 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE:EPR) today announced that the company's President and CEO, David M. Brain, is scheduled to be a featured guest on CNBC's "Closing Bell" Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Mr. Brain will share his thoughts on the focus and ...
Project Home Again Created to Build Homes for Hurricane Victims in Louisiana.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Leonard and Louise Riggio Commit $20 Million to Project Home Again NEW ORLEANS -- Leonard and Louise Riggio, known for their support of children's issues and causes for social justice, announced today that their family foundation will commit $20 million to building homes for ...
CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Signs Merger Agreement with Galderma Pharma S.A.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Galderma to Initiate Tender Offer for All CollaGenex Shares at $16.60 Per Share NEWTOWN, Pa. -- CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CGPI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Galderma Pharma S.A., pursuant to which ...
Invention Machine Joins PTC PartnerAdvantage Program to Help Customers Inject Right Ideas into the Product Innovation Process.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Enhances Invention Machine Goldfire Innovator with Connector to PTC Windchill Software BOSTON -- Invention Machine, a leading provider of innovation software, today announced that it has joined the PTC([R]) PartnerAdvantage(TM) Program to help customers accelerate their product ...
New "Yahoo! Buzz" Enhances Internet's Leading Starting Point with More Relevant, Open Content.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Yahoo! Buzz Improves Yahoo.com with More of the Best Content from Across the Web SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Yahoo! Inc., (NASDAQ: YHOO) today introduced Yahoo! Buzz, an extension to Yahoo.com that opens up the Internet's leading starting point by uncovering the most interesting and ...
Adobe Announces 2008 School Innovation Awards.
Feb 26, 2008 ... New Program Honors Most Creative High School Students SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced a call for entries for the Adobe School Innovation Awards. The awards program honors the creative and innovative work of high school students. ...
HP Helps Midsize Customers Reduce Storage Costs and Management Complexity with New Virtualized Array.
Feb 26, 2008 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today introduced an easy-to-manage virtual storage disk array designed specifically for midsize customers who need to reduce the costs and complexity of implementing a storage-area network (SAN). The HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual ...
Delek US Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Earnings.(Financial report)
Feb 26, 2008 ... * Record Net Income of $96.4 Million for 2007 * Annual Net Sales of $4.1 Billion * Ethanol Blending Program Gains Momentum BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) today reported net income for the full year 2007 of $96.4 million, or $1.82 ...
Avnet Announces Ratings Upgraded To Investment Grade by Moody's Investors Service.
Feb 26, 2008 ... PHOENIX -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) today announced that Moody's Investors Service raised the corporate family and senior unsecured ratings of Avnet, Inc. to Baa3 from Ba1 with a stable outlook. In its report, released on February 22, 2008, Moody's cited, "The upgrade considers the solid ...
FriendFeed Launches Service for Discovering and Discussing Information among Friends.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Company Raises $5 Million in Series A Financing MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- FriendFeed Inc. today announced the official launch of FriendFeed, a site where people can stay up-to-date on the Web pages, photos, videos and music that their friends and family are sharing. Additionally, ...
UPDATE to First Technology Pilot Dedicated to Capture CO2 with Chilled Ammonia.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) wishes to issue the following update to its release BW6215 (CA-EPRI) "First ...
Starbucks Closes Between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday to Perfect the Art of Espresso.
Feb 26, 2008 ... B-Roll and Images Available Through Company Feed ...
SYNNEX Corporation Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire New Age Electronics, Inc.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Acquisition Expands SYNNEX' Consumer Electronics Offering Throughout the United States FREMONT, Calif. -- SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading business process services company, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the ...
TeliaSonera's Annual General Meeting.
Feb 26, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: The Annual General Meeting of TeliaSonera AB (publ) will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 3 p.m. Swedish time at Stockholmsmassan in Alvsjo, Stockholm. Please find the notice below. TeliaSonera will publish the notice to the ...
The Cat in the Hat and Friends Go Digital at kidthing(TM).
Feb 26, 2008 ... Dr. Seuss Enterprises and kidthing team up to create the first ever digital versions of classic Seuss tales LOS ANGELES -- Dr. Seuss Enterprises and kidthing, a web 2.0 global learning platform for children, parents, teachers, family and friends, announced a content distribution ...
Aonix Releases PERC(R) Pico Tool Chain with Real-Time Memory Analysis Tools for Java(TM) Programmers.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Eclipse IDE enables safe and scalable approaches to low-level Java code NURNBERG, Germany -- Aonix[R], the provider of the PERC product line for embedded and real-time Java developers, announced a new release of its PERC Pico product--the first commercial offering based on an ...
Aonix Supplies Safety-Critical Java(TM) Virtual Machine and Real-time Expertise to DIANA.
Feb 26, 2008 ... European Community Project advances use of safety-critical VM technology to develop next-generation real-time avionics platform NURNBERG, Germany -- Aonix[R], a provider of complete solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, announced today that Aonix had been ...
QinetiQ Selects Aonix(R) PERC(R) for Taranis UAV.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Stealthy MoD demonstrator relies on embedded, real-time Java[TM] code NURNBERG, Germany -- Aonix, a provider of complete solutions for safety- and mission-critical applications, announced the selection of the PERC Ultra virtual machine for Taranis, a $166.6M UK technology ...
Technip Awarded a Contract for a Refinery in Greece.
Feb 26, 2008 ... PARIS -- Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) has been awarded by Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) of a crude oil distillation unit at the Corinth refinery, Greece. ...
Roth 401(k) Analyzer Version 3.0 Released by ERISA Expertise.
Feb 26, 2008 ... BLUE BELL, Pa. -- ERISA Expertise LLC, providing tools and technology for advisors, plan sponsors and plan service providers today announced the formal release of the Roth 401(k) Analyzer V3.0. Much more than a financial calculator, the Roth 401(k) Analyzer V3.0 is a ...
BMC Software Extends Leadership in Service Automation and Virtualization Management with New Policy-Based Compliance and Security Solution.
Feb 26, 2008 ... BMC Software and Tripwire extend alliance to provide a powerful industry-first solution for achieving and maintaining a known and trusted virtual environment CANNES, France -- VMWorld: BMC Software (NYSE:BMC) today extended its leadership in the heated service ...
Morphic Technologies AB (publ) to Be Listed on OMX Nordic Exchange.
Feb 26, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Press Release Morphic Technologies AB (publ) Karlskoga, February 26, 2008 The Listing Committee of the Stockholm Stock Exchange has approved the listing of Morphic Technologies AB on the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm. Following the listing, ...
FormFactor Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer.
Feb 26, 2008 ... LIVERMORE, Calif. -- FormFactor, Inc. (Nasdaq:FORM) announced today that Ronald C. Foster, the company's chief financial officer, has decided to leave the company to pursue other business opportunities. Mr. Foster will remain with the company during a transition period as the company ...
Hexagon Acquires Leading Distribution Company in Spain.
Feb 26, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Hexagon (OTCBB:HEXN)(STO:HEXAB) has acquired all outstanding shares of the Spanish company Santiago & Cintra Iberica S.A. (www.santiagoecintra.es). Santiago & Cintra is a leading distributor and service provider for positioning ...
Meda AB (publ) - 2007 Year-End Report.
Feb 26, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Meda AB (STO:MEDAA): * The Group's net sales reached SEK 8,144.6 million (5,256.0). * EBITDA, excluding non-recurring impact on profits, rose to SEK 2,668.6 million(1) (1,491.4(2)), thus yielding a 32.8% margin (28.4). ...
Enea AB: Enea Announces Release of Enea dSPEED Platform 2.0.
Feb 26, 2008 ... New Version Offers Broad Support for Multiple DSP and Blade Platforms STOCKHOLM, Sweden & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Regulatory News: Enea[R] (STO:ENEA), a world leading provider of network software and services, today announced the availability of the Enea[R] dSPEED ...
Notice Convening the Annual General Meeting of AB Electrolux.
Feb 26, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: The shareholders of AB Electrolux (STO:ELUXA) (STO:ELUXB) (LSE:ELXB) are hereby invited to participate in the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 5 p.m. in the Berwald Hall, Dag Hammarskjolds vag 3, Stockholm, ...
Marketing Reseller Partner Program Launched by Brick Marketing for Website Designers and Web Design Firms.(Website overview)
Feb 26, 2008 ... BOSTON -- Brick Marketing, a website marketing company that has earned an impeccable reputation as one of the premiere web marketing solution firms is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new prospect for Internet marketing, a Marketing Reseller Program. The Brick Marketing Reseller ...
Egyptian Children's Cancer Hospital Foundation Selects Cerner Technology to Improve Care for Patients.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Implementation is Cerner's First in Africa CAIRO, Egypt & KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Children's Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 (CCHF) in Egypt announced today that it has selected Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) as the healthcare information technology (HIT) provider for ...
STMicroelectronics and Freescale Joint-Design Efforts Deliver on Promise of "First Silicon".
Feb 26, 2008 ... Companies Sample First 90-nm Embedded Flash Microcontrollers to Key Automotive Customers NUREMBERG, Germany -- Freescale Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), leading semiconductor suppliers to the automotive industry, have unveiled the first four automotive Power ...
Freescale Helps Consumer and Industrial Developers Get up and Running Quickly with USB Connectivity.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Flexis[TM] JM Controller Family, Backed by Complimentary Software and Rich Ecosystem, Offers Unprecedented 8- to 32-Bit Compatibility and Ease of Use NUREMBERG, Germany -- Used in countless devices from PC peripherals and memory sticks to industrial equipment, universal serial ...
Freescale MRAM Rockets into Space.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Japanese Satellite to Carry MRAM into Orbit MRAM Licensing Momentum Continues NUREMBERG, Germany -- Freescale Semiconductor, the leading provider of magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) products, is providing MRAM non-volatile memory technology for ...
CANAL+ Chooses the Latest Generation of NDS Middleware to Transform Subscribers' Set-Top Boxes into Digital Video Recorders.
Feb 26, 2008 ... Highlights: * CANAL+ GROUP has deployed the latest generation of NDS' MediaHighway([R]) middleware, allowing subscribers to easily transform their HD set-top boxes (STBs) into HD digital video recorders (DVRs) * CANAL+ and CANALSAT subscribers in France can now add an ...
IAR Systems and SCIOPTA Announce Collaboration to Focus on Safety-Critical Applications.
Feb 26, 2008 ... NUREMBURG, Germany -- IAR Systems and SCIOPTA Systems have entered into an agreement on a joint solution of RTOS and development tools to address the needs of customers building safety-critical applications, including those that have a need for IEC 61508 certification. Under the ...