Business Wire back issues from Monday, May 19:
CORRECTED: Cabot Microelectronics to Present at the JPMorgan 36th Annual Technology Conference.(Conference news)
May 19, 2008 ... AURORA, Ill. -- Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (NASDAQ:CCMP), the world's leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries to the semiconductor industry, announced today that it is scheduled to present at the JPMorgan 36th Annual Technology Conference in Boston, ...
ACG Receives 2.5 Million in Venture Financing From Tracer Capital.
May 19, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- On the press release dated May 15, 2008, the contact phone number for Brian Gee should read: 415-869-8818. The corrected release reads: ACG RECEIVES 2.5 MILLION IN VENTURE FINANCING FROM TRACER CAPITAL Aragon Consulting Group (ACG), a ...
China Photoelectron Crystal Materials & Components Industry Report, 2008.(Report)
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92039) has announced the addition of "China Photoelectron Crystal Materials & Components Industry Report, 2008" to their offering. With the rapid development of electro-optics materials and ...
Competitive Landscape of the Worldwide Flat Glass Market and Profiles of the Major Players.(Industry overview)
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92048) has announced the addition of "Worldwide Flat Glass Market: An Analysis" to their offering. The worldwide flat glass demand comes from three key sectors, construction, automotive and ...
By the End of 2007, China Has 1,689 Budget Hotels.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92054) has announced the addition of "China Budget Hotel Report, 2007-2008" to their offering. By the end of 2007, China has had 1,689 budget hotels and meanwhile, the number of guest rooms has ...
Examine China's Management Software Market.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92061) has announced the addition of "Comopany Study of UFIDA Software" to their offering. China's management software market is stepping into maturity gradually. It is forecast that China's ...
Analyse China's Sodium Carbonate Industry.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92065) has announced the addition of "China Sodium Carbonate Industry Report, 2008" to their offering. Calcined soda, namely sodium carbonate, is an important basic chemical raw material and ...
Research and Markets: 2007 China Search Engine Report Out Now.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92105) has announced the addition of "2007 China Search Engine Report" to their offering. One of the most reliable studies of the Chinese search market available, this report is compiled from ...
Yahoo! Remains Open to Value Maximizing Transactions.
May 19, 2008 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company, today issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Microsoft Corporation that it is continuing to review potential transactions with Yahoo!: "Yahoo! has confirmed with ...
Sun-Powered Boats from Nogales High School in La Puente, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in Rolling Hills Win Solar Cup Trophies.
May 19, 2008 ... Nearly 850 Students on 41 Teams Compete in Sixth Annual Competition, Nation's Largest TEMECULA, Calif. -- Solar-powered boats built and raced by teams of students from Nogales High School in La Puente and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in Rolling Hills today [Sunday] won the ...
Despite Some Economic Uncertainty, the Asia Pacific Information Market is Expected to Offer the Strongest Growth Opportunities for Information and Content Companies over the Next Few Years.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92029) has announced the addition of "The Asia Pacific Business Information Market 2008" to their offering. Despite some economic uncertainty, the Asia Pacific information market is expected to ...
Consumer Durables is One of the Fastest Growing Industries in India.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92067) has announced the addition of "Consumer Durables Market in India" to their offering. Indian consumer durables market used to be dominated by a few domestic players like Godrej, Allwyn, ...
Research and Markets: Get Things Moving With SWOT Analysis of Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92003) has announced the addition of "Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, ...
Intel, Grameen Announce Joint Business Venture to Fuel Social and Economic Development Opportunities Empowered by Technology.
May 19, 2008 ... Citing Public-Private Collaborations as Crucial to Achieving Scalable Impact in Developing Countries, Intel Chairman Unveils Collaboration with NetHope during WCIT 2008 Keynote KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Addressing the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2008, Intel ...
Samsung Electronics Offers a Glimpse of the Future for TV Displays at SID 2008.
May 19, 2008 ... Latest Products Include 82-inch "Ultra-Definition" LCD with 120Hz Refresh; 82-inch "E-board" with Multi-Touch Screen; and 52-inch 3D Display SEOUL, South Korea -- Demonstrating its world leadership in display technologies, Samsung Electronics Co. will exhibit ...
Statement by the Press Secretary.
May 19, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- On Sunday, May 18, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 6051, which ...
OKI Develops Automotive Audio System LSI, the "ML673520A".
May 19, 2008 ... Enables High-Speed Digital Recording and Three-Track Simultaneous Play Back TOKYO -- Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6703) today announced it has developed the "ML673520A" system LSI for automotive systems. The chip increases speed of compressing and recording digital ...
Global Organizations Turn to Invention Machine to Accelerate Their Green Initiatives.
May 19, 2008 ... Invention Machine CEO Discusses Green Innovation Challenges and Opportunities at Future in Review The Green movement has compelled companies to create programs and allocate budget towards green initiatives. Yet, a recent Aberdeen Group report states that most companies are ...
.Fox Networks Launches Worthnet.Fox, the First International Ad Network Targeting Financial News and Advice.
May 19, 2008 ... Wall Street Journal Digital Network Properties to Be among the Key Media Partners at Launch LOS ANGELES -- .Fox Networks, the leading international ad network operated by Fox International Channels (FIC), announced today the launch of Worthnet.Fox, a vertical ad network that ...
HP Drives Desktop Virtualization with Expanded Portfolio, Key Industry Alliances.
May 19, 2008 ... Extended Support for Citrix and VMware Strengthens Industry's Most Comprehensive Client Virtualization Lineup PALO ALTO, Calif. -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today introduced new mobile thin client hardware, extended software offerings and deeper industry alliances that strengthen the ...
Almost All Americans Believe They Are Safe Drivers, Yet Almost Three-Quarters Guilty of Distracted Driving, Finds Survey from Nationwide Insurance.
May 19, 2008 ... 90 Percent of Drivers Believe DWD - Driving While Distracted - Will Only Increase in Future Generations COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Nationwide Insurance today released its second annual DWD (Driving While Distracted) study, which found that, while 98 percent of Americans claim to be safe ...
AMD GAME! Enables Console-like Simplicity for Mainstream PCs.
May 19, 2008 ... For the 263 Million Mainstream PC Gamers Worldwide, AMD GAME! Stands for Exhilarating HD Gaming Experiences with Full PC Functionality SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- From the company powering the visual experience of the two most popular gaming consoles in the world today1, AMD (NYSE: ...
Instant Overview of the Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Market Which Covers Rx and OTC.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91977) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Ukraine Pharmaceuticals 2008" to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots Ukraine Pharmaceuticals 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with ...
Analysis of the Current Russian Insurance Market.(Industry overview)
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91967) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Russia Insurance 2008" to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Russia Insurance 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 estimates, ...
Snapshot of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Juice Market Which Covers Mixed Fruit, Apple, Orange and Tomato Juices.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91971) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Ukraine Fruit & Vegetable Juice 2008" to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Ukraine Fruit & Vegetable Juice 2008 provides 2007 year-end market ...
2Q08 China Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010: Whichever Way You Slice It, China Mobile Offers a Compelling Investment Case.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92015) has announced the addition of "2Q08 China Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010: Whichever way you slice it, China Mobile offers a compelling investment case" to their offering. This Mobile ...
Software Application Vendor Openbravo Secures $12m in the Largest Ever Round for Open Source ERP.
May 19, 2008 ... - New investors Amadeus Capital, GIMV and Adara Venture Partners fund next stage of growth and vouch for Openbravo as a leader in ERP software - PAMPLONA, Spain & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Openbravo, the leading developer of web-based open source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ...
Tech Data Corporation Completes Acquisition of Certain Nordic-based Scribona AB Assets.
May 19, 2008 ... CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD), a leading distributor of IT products, announced today the company has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Scribona AB, a publicly traded IT distribution company in the Nordic region of Europe with operations in Sweden, ...
Endace Adds 10G Snort IDS Capabilities to NinjaProbe Appliances.
May 19, 2008 ... Open-source rules-matching engine and data mining capabilities now integrated into secure network appliance for very high speed packet capture, intrusion detection and analysis AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Endace Limited (LSE/AIM: EDA), a world leader in network monitoring ...
Ipsen and Medicis Announce Acceptance of Reloxin(R) BLA in Aesthetics by FDA.
May 19, 2008 ... PARIS & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Regulatory News: Ipsen (Paris:IPN) and Medicis (NYSE: MRX) today announced that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has accepted the filing of Ipsen's Biologics License Application ("BLA") for Reloxin([R]), its botulinum toxin type A in ...
Ocean Power Technologies and Griffin Energy Sign Joint Development Agreement for Western Australian Wave Power Station.
May 19, 2008 ... PENNINGTON, N.J. -- Ocean Power Technologies (Australasia) Pty Ltd ("OPTA"), a subsidiary of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT and London Stock Exchange AIM: OPT) ("OPT") and Griffin Wave Power Ltd, a subsidiary of Griffin Energy Pty Ltd ("Griffin Energy") today announced a ...
Optibase Announces First Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
May 19, 2008 ... HERZLIYA, Israel -- Optibase Ltd. (NASDAQ:OBAS) a leader in advanced digital video solutions today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 were $4 million compared with $5.6 million for the first ...
Australian Safety Agency Orders Elekta Synergy(R) as Gold Standard for Calibration and Dosimetry.
May 19, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Elekta (STO:EKTAB), world-leading provider of radiation therapy and radiosurgery solutions, is pleased to announce that the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has joined other world-class physics standards ...
Overall Excellence Underpins Sepura's Receipt of 2008 Frost & Sullivan Global First Responder Company of the Year Award.(Company overview)
May 19, 2008 ... LONDON -- Frost & Sullivan bestows the 2008 Global First Responder Company of the Year Award on Sepura plc. The company is recognised for its strong global performance and outstanding products. A sustained focus on research and development, the expansion of an extensive distributor network ...
NetCracker Brings Syndicated Service Innovation to the Communications Marketplace.
May 19, 2008 ... Demonstrates Unique Ability to Monetize the New Services Ecosystem NICE, France -- NetCracker Technology announced today that it is playing a central role in the Syndicated Services Catalyst Project to be demonstrated at Management World 2008 in Nice, France from May 18-22. ...
Sequans Introduces Mobile WiMAX Single Chip Solution Integrating Baseband, RF, and Memory.
May 19, 2008 ... Mitsumi First to Use New SQN1170 in SDIO Module with Full Mobile WiMAX System Functionality MUNICH, Germany -- SEQUANS Communications, leading WiMAX chipmaker, announced availability of its newest chip, the SQN1170, which integrates baseband, RF, and memory in a single chip ....
Intelliden signs up BT for Policy-Based Automation of Network Configuration, Compliance and Activation.
May 19, 2008 ... Network Policy Enforcement and Automated Remediation Across Hundreds of Thousands of Devices Will Ensure Network Compliance, Maximize Network Agility and Deliver OPEX Savings NICE, France -- Intelliden Inc., a leading provider of Intelligent Networking solutions, today announced ...
BodyLogicMD Opens Hormone Therapy Office in San Diego, CA.
May 19, 2008 ... Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Doctor Treats Menopause & Andropause SAN DIEGO -- BodyLogicMD announces today the opening of Dr. Steve Center's office in San Diego - California's second largest city. BodyLogicMD is a network of highly trained anti-aging physicians specializing in ...
NetCracker Introduces Technology Innovations -- Enables New Business Models for Service Providers.
May 19, 2008 ... Takes Leadership Role as Platinum Sponsor, Featured Speaker, & Finalist in Excellence Awards Demonstrates Services Ecosystem Catalyst Project & Announces New Product Release NICE, France -- NetCracker Technology -- in its lead role at Management World 2008 -- is ...
MUUD Coffee and Newly Signed Distribution Partner Big Geyser to Debut Re-Designed Can in NYC.
May 19, 2008 ... New Ready-to-Drink Iced Coffee Brand MUUD Recently Announced Signing an Agreement with Beverage Distributor Big Geyser, One of New York's Largest Independent Non-Alcoholic Beverage Distributors LAS VEGAS -- Upstart coffee brand MUUD has found a new partner in Big Geyser, Inc., ...
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. and Spiration, Inc. Sign Agreement to Market and Distribute Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Device in 43 European Countries.
May 19, 2008 ... Agreement with Healthcare Leader Represents Broadest Distribution Agreement in Europe for a Bronchoscopic Treatment for Emphysema REDMOND, Wash. & TOKYO -- Olympus Medical Systems Corp. and Spiration, Inc. announced today that the companies have signed a definitive agreement ...
Samsung Mobile Signs Global Agreement with Cision.
May 19, 2008 ... Samsung Mobile has signed a global agreement with Cision. Samsung Mobile is one out of five business units within Samsung Electronics and the world's second largest manufacturer of mobile telephones. The current deal includes an overall communication solution, encompassing media monitoring ...
A Prescription For Trouble For America's Baby Boomers.
May 19, 2008 ... The aging U.S. population presents our healthcare system with the challenge of providing world-class care in the face of rapidly rising costs. In 2000 those aged sixty-five years and older numbered thirty-five million, a number that is expected to double by 2030. An enormous ...
Curtailing the Pain: Making Yard Care Easier on the Senior Body.
May 19, 2008 ... Oh, our achin' backs. It's no surprise that seniors who take care of the yard have plenty to complain about when it comes to aches and pains, including problems with backs, shoulders, arms, legs, hands and feet. And new research confirms what many of us know to be true - that ...
Positive Clinical Data with Santarus' ZEGERID Capsules in Controlling 24-Hour Gastric Acidity Presented in DDW Abstract.(Clinical report)
May 19, 2008 ... Morning Dosing of ZEGERID Produced Rapid and Sustained Control of Gastric Acidity in Patients SAN DIEGO -- Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNTS), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the presentation of an abstract at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual meeting of ...
Research and Markets: SWOT Analysis of Swiss Life Insurance and Pension Company now Available.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92013) has announced the addition of "Swiss Life Insurance and Pension Company - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the ...
Research and Markets: Strategic Planning Tool to Evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92028) has announced the addition of "PricewaterhouseCoopers - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, ...
Inside Track on the Making of Heathrow's Terminal 5.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92062) has announced the addition of "Heathrow's Terminal 5: History in the Making" to their offering. This book reveals the inside track on the making of Terminal 5: the courage, the ...
Comprehensive Up-to-Date Coverage of MPLS-Enabled Applications.
May 19, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92080) has announced the addition of "MPLS-Enabled Applications: Emerging Developments and New Technologies, 2nd Edition" to their offering. The authoritative guide to MPLS, now in its second ...
Jennic Stack Enables Low-Power IP Communications for Wireless Applications.
May 19, 2008 ... * Provides first single-chip implementation for 6LoWPAN low-power wireless IP * Extends IP services into low power wireless applications * Based on IEEE802.15.4 standard as used by ZigBee * Facilitates multi-year battery life in IP-enabled wireless ...
Omega United, Inc. dba SkyPostal Networks Announces Record Revenue Growth.
May 19, 2008 ... SkyPostal Delivers Private Postal Delivery Service to Latin America, Caribbean and Mexico Regions MIAMI -- Omega United, Inc. dba SkyPostal (OTCBB: OMGA), an international mail distribution company specializing in hand delivery of commercial mail and periodicals to the Latin ...
Aricent Challenges Mobile Roaming Fraud with NRTRDE System.
May 19, 2008 ... Roaming Call Data Exchange Time Reduced by More Than 32 Hours PALO ALTO, Calif. & NICE, France -- Aricent, the communications software company, today launched its Near Real Time Roaming Data Exchange (NRTRDE) System. The Aricent NRTRDE System will enable operators to reduce the ...
AOL Completes Acquisition Of Global Social Media Network Bebo.
May 19, 2008 ... Company Announces New AOL People Networks Business Unit, Led by Joanna Shields AOL Focused on Growth in Three Key Areas - Publishing, People Networks and Advertising NEW YORK -- AOL announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bebo, a global social media ...
Sun Country Employee Honored by Airport Foundation MSP as Employee of the Year.
May 19, 2008 ... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Airport Foundation MSP announced today Karen Kelting, Passenger Service Lead for Sun Country Airlines, has won the MSP Employee of the Year Award. This honor is bestowed each year on an airport employee who demonstrates extraordinary customer service. All the airport ...
Ore Pharmaceuticals CEO Charles Dimmler Presents Compound Status and Patent Development at Rodman & Renshaw 5th Annual Global Healthcare Conference.(Conference news)
May 19, 2008 ... Seeks Out-Licensing of IBD Drug Candidate, Announces Publishing of Patent Application Related to Breast Cancer Therapy GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Ore Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ORXE) announced today that Chief Executive Officer and President Charles L. Dimmler, III, gave a ...
OriginOil Names Cerrell Associates Inc. Public Relations Agency Of Record.
May 19, 2008 ... Southern California's Senior Public Relations/Public Affairs Firm to Manage All Aspects of OriginOil Public Relations Corporate Communications LOS ANGELES -- OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB:OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of ...
austriamicrosystems Supplies AS5243, the Redundant 10-bit Magnetic Angular Position IC, to MEGA-Line RACING ELECTRONICS and Audi R10 for the Le Mans 24 Hours 2008.
May 19, 2008 ... AS5243 is a System-on-Chip Combining Integrated Hall Elements, Analog Front End and Digital Signal Processing in a Single Device UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria -- austriamicrosystems (SWX:AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs for automotive, ...
The Echelon Club is "Keeping Harmony Alive".
May 19, 2008 ... Celebrities Support The Echelon Club's "Keeping Harmony Alive" by Helping to Sustain Music Programs in Inner City Schools LOS ANGELES -- Kimberly Moore, founder of The Echelon Club, has formed another successful campaign called "Keeping Harmony Alive" which progressed from her ...
Rising Incidence of Cancer Promotes Uptake of Biopsy Devices across Europe.
May 19, 2008 ... LONDON -- The dramatic increase in the rate of cancer, coupled with the need for early detection, is driving the worldwide demand for biopsy devices. In Europe, the market for biopsy devices is facing challenges such as fierce competition and lack of reimbursements. Despite the dominance ...
Advanced Wound Care Management Products Enjoy Increased Uptake Across Eastern Europe.
May 19, 2008 ... LONDON -- Growing awareness of the clinical and cost benefits of advanced wound care products is underlining their appeal and boosting their uptake. As healthcare expenditure on wound management soars, healthcare systems in eastern Europe are shifting from traditional wound care products ...
European Green Investment Market Set to Exceed 500 Billion Euro.(Industry overview)
May 19, 2008 ... LONDON -- The European green investment market is on an upswing, thanks largely to increasing awareness and support for the environment, availability of green funds and favourable regulations. Huge investments are being made in green product and technology development in areas of alternate ...
Tremendous Potential for Fibromyalgia Pharmaceuticals in Europe.
May 19, 2008 ... LONDON -- With no available therapy for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FS), pharmaceutical companies have shown great interested in coming up with possible recommendations and therapies for treatment. Central nervous system (CNS) niche disorders have always been a major challenge ...
Plat'Home Releases Japanese 'Super Creator' Technology for Lightweight, Easy-to-Use VPNs Available for Free Download Trial in North America.
May 19, 2008 ... PacketiX VPN 2.0 Is Used in HitachiSoft's Managed Service Provider SecureOnline SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Plat'Home (TOKYO:6836)(JP3833000007), Japan's Linux technology pioneer, today announced the availability of the free download trial version of virtual networking power tool ...
Sprint Rallies Corporate Leaders to Benefit the American Red Cross and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
May 19, 2008 ... Sprint All-Star Charity Golf Classic Tees Off for Charity on May 19 HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Sprint (NYSE:S) again will play host to corporate leaders from Fortune 50 companies Monday, May 19 for the Sprint All-Star Charity Golf Classic to raise funds for the American Red Cross and ...
Review Businesses on Superpages.com and Walk the Red Carpet at "The Dark Knight" Movie Premiere.
May 19, 2008 ... DALLAS -- Walk the red carpet like a star at this summer's New York premiere of the latest Batman movie, "The Dark Knight," by reviewing businesses on Superpages.com[R]. To enter, visit Superpages.com/batman for the chance to mingle with the stars and be one of the first to see ...