Business Wire back issues from Wednesday, October 29:
NCTA Announces Finalists for 2008 21 Awards.
Oct 29, 2008 ... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Please replace the release dated Oct. 20, 2008 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: NCTA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2008 21 AWARDS The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the ...
Hanmi Financial Corporation Reports Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results.(Financial report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- In the table titled "HANMI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)(Continued) (Dollars in Thousands)" in release dated October 23, 2008, under subhead "DEPOSIT PORTFOLIO," at September 30, 2008, "Time Deposits of $100,000 or More" should ...
More Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses Can Consolidate and Save with Qwest Business Solutions.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Communications Consolidation Key to Economic Pressures For Businesses of All Sizes DENVER -- Today's economic climate requires businesses to keep a strict eye on the bottom line. To that end, Qwest (NYSE: Q) today announced it has recently expanded the Qwest[R] Purchase Plus ...
G5 Search Marketing Launches Strategic Partner Program.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Developed Specifically for CMRs and Advertising Agencies BEND, Ore. -- The phone number in the fifth graph of release dated October 28, 2008 should read: (541) 728-0236 (sted (541) 728-0326). The corrected release reads: G5 SEARCH MARKETING LAUNCHES ...
Oral Hygiene in China to 2011 Includes Company And Brand Share Data By Categories.
Oct 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2cea93/oral_hygiene_in_ch) has announced the addition of the "Oral Hygiene in China to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data ...
The Chinese Mobile Phone Industry, 3Q 2008 Presents Industry Shipment Forecasts and a Recent Quarter Review of the Industry.
Oct 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c96cc2/the_chinese_mobile) has announced the addition of the "The Chinese Mobile Phone Industry, 3Q 2008" report to their offering. This research report presents industry shipment forecasts and a ...
China Mobile Communications Report Looks at Mobile Voice Services and Data Services Such as SMS, MMS, WAP, GPRS, PTT and EDGE.
Oct 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/45223a/china_mobile_com) has announced the addition of the "China - Mobile Communications - Voice and Data Services" report to their offering. As the world's largest mobile communications market, ...
Euronet Worldwide Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results.
Oct 29, 2008 ... LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Euronet Worldwide Inc. ("Euronet" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading electronic payments provider, today announced its third quarter 2008 financial results. Euronet's consolidated third quarter 2008 financial highlights included: * Revenues ...
Wildlands' Laguna Terrace East Conservation Bank Open For Business.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Sacramento County Bank Mitigates for Vernal Pool Species and Swainson's Hawk ROCKLIN, Calif. -- Wildlands, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of Laguna Terrace East Conservation Bank in Sacramento County, California. The 200-acre Laguna Terrace East Conservation Bank will ...
XeDAR Corporation Wins Second Contract for GSA SmartBUY Electronic Records Management Project.
Oct 29, 2008 ... DENVER -- XeDAR Corporation, (OTCBB:XDRC), provides homeland security and defense consulting and IT management-and-security services to the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense and others; national intelligence agencies; and the U.S. Military. It announced today the receipt of its 2nd ...
Pzena Investment Management, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2008.(Financial report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... * Revenues were $25.1 million for the third quarter of 2008 * Operating income was $14.3 million for the third quarter of 2008 * Net loss was $8.7 million for the third quarter of 2008; pro forma net income was $0.7 million * Loss per share was $1.42 for ...
Mentor Graphics Improves Customer Experience, Satisfaction with Brightidea.com.
Oct 29, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Brightidea.com, the leader in innovation management software, today announced that Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT), the technology leader in electronic design automation (EDA), is using WebStorm 5.0 on demand innovation software to enhance SupportNet, the ...
Silicon Image Opens New Research & Development Center and Sales Office in Shanghai, China.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Asia R&D and Sales Operation Serves Growing Global Customer Base and Strengthens Company's Market Position in Asia-Pacific Region SUNNYVALE, Calif. & SHANGHAI, China -- Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIMG), a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure ...
Latest Internet, Broadband and Convergence Statistics Data in Australia.
Oct 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7564f7/2008_australia_i) has announced the addition of the "2008 Australia - Internet, Broadband and Convergence Statistics (tables only)" report to their offering. This report provides 184 ...
Research and Markets: Internet - Enabled TV Market in China: Open Apple TV.
Oct 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2bc3f8/internetenabled_t) has announced the addition of the "Internet-Enabled TV Market in China: Open Apple TV" report to their offering. The author has identified an important trend for ...
BankAtlantic Bancorp Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter, 2008.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Results Reflect an 80% Improvement over the Third Quarter, 2007 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BBX) today reported a net loss of ($6.1) million, or ($0.54) per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, representing a $23.5 million or ...
Logitech to Acquire SightSpeed, Provider of Internet Video Communications Services.
Oct 29, 2008 ... FREMONT, Calif. & ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland -- Logitech International (SIX:LOGN) (Nasdaq:LOGI) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire privately held SightSpeed Inc. of Berkeley, Calif. for approximately $30 million in cash. SightSpeed is an award-winning provider of ...
Exelixis Announces October 30 Webcast of Presentation at the 7th Annual BIO Investor Forum.
Oct 29, 2008 ... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXEL) announced today that George A. Scangos, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Exelixis, will present at the 7th Annual BIO Investor Forum at 3 pm ET/12 noon PT on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Dr. Scangos will discuss ...
Encore Acquisition Company Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan.
Oct 29, 2008 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- Encore Acquisition Company (NYSE:EAC) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan (the "Rights Plan") designed to protect the Company's stockholders from coercive or unfair takeover techniques. Terms of the Rights ...
Encore Acquisition Company Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results.
Oct 29, 2008 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- Encore Acquisition Company (NYSE: EAC) ("Encore" or the "Company") today reported unaudited third quarter 2008 results. The following table highlights certain reported amounts for the third quarter of 2008 as compared to the third quarter of 2007 (in ...
Encore Energy Partners LP Announces Third Quarter Results and Quarterly Distribution of $0.66 per Unit.(Financial report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- Encore Energy Partners LP (NYSE: ENP) (the "Partnership" or "ENP") today announced its quarterly distribution and unaudited third quarter 2008 results. Distribution The Partnership announced a distribution of $0.66 per unit for the quarter ended ...
Encore Acquisition Company Announces 2009 Capital Budget.
Oct 29, 2008 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- Encore Acquisition Company (NYSE:EAC) ("Encore" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a capital budget for 2009 of $460 million related to its drilling and development program. Encore's strategy for 2009 is to continue to focus on ...
SMPTE 2008 Show Opens With Launch of 3-D Cinema Sound System.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Headline Address and Session Picture the Future of Storytelling and Digital Media LOS ANGELES -- SMPTE 2008: Annual Tech Conference & Expo (http://www.smpte2008.org) bowed today with the cinema launch of IOSONO, a fully immersive theatrical sound system for all feature films, ...
Market Overview of the 2008 Asian Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Markets.
Oct 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e18e23/2008_asia_teleco) has announced the addition of the "2008 Asia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Overview" report to their offering. This report provides an overview of the trends ...
KNFB Reading Technology, Inc. premiers the enhanced kReader Mobile at International Dyslexia Association 59th Annual Conference.(Conference news)
Oct 29, 2008 ... The first pocket-sized assistive technology for the learning disabled SEATTLE -- KNFB Reading Technology, Inc. will premier its new and improved Mobile Reader product line for the learning disabled -- featuring the first cell phone that reads and translates -- at the ...
New Research Study from Hewitt and the Human Capital Institute Reveals Lack of Accountability and Capability as Key Talent Management Challenges.(Report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... Companies Recognize Growing Importance of Talent Management, But Barriers to Consistent Execution Still Exist WASHINGTON -- A new research study by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, and the Human Capital Institute (HCI), reveals that ...
HP Expands Mini PC Portfolio Designed for Mobility, Social Media and Fashion.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Three New Companion PCs Geared for Information "Snacking" on Demand and on the Go PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Following the success of its education-focused mini PC introduced in April, HP (NYSE:HPQ) today expanded the HP Mini family with three models of a new HP Mini 1000 line. ...
Meebo Powers Instant Messaging on Flixster.com.
Oct 29, 2008 ... First Meebo Community IM Integration Begins a Staged Rollout to 19 Partners and Over 70 Million Users Worldwide MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Meebo, the Web's live communications platform, today announced the first deployment of Meebo Community IM, an integrated instant messaging ...
AMD Broadens Sustainability Commitment with Eighth Annual Global Climate Protection Plan.(Company overview)
Oct 29, 2008 ... AMD Expands Transparency Emphasis with Scope 3 Analysis, Green Building for LEED Certification and Enhanced Worldwide Employee Programs SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced its eighth annual Global Climate Protection Plan (GCPP), which outlines the company's ...
Eric Shepcaro, CEO of Telx, to Open the NASDAQ on October 29, 8:30 A.M.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Telx: <Pre> ...
Living Planet Report Details Dangers of Living beyond the Environment's Means.(Report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... New WWF Analysis Warns of "Ecological Credit Crunch" and Offers Solutions For Avoiding A "Natural Resources Meltdown" As U.S. Scores Among Nations With Largest Ecological Footprint WASHINGTON -- As global financial markets learn difficult lessons on the consequences of ...
Earth Class Mail, Swiss Post Partner for Online Postal Mail Service.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Five-Nation Pilot Rollout Will Precede Broader 16-Nation Implementation Under Swiss Post Brand; Swiss Post to Generate New Revenue from Digital Services Delivered to Enterprise, SME, and Individual Recipients of Mail SEATTLE -- Swiss Post and Earth Class Mail Corp. (ECM) today ...
Popularity & Opportunity - GIFTIONERY Taipei 2008 & CREATIVE Taiwan.
Oct 29, 2008 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- In spite of global recession foreign trade ended on a good note on Oct. 26 with record orders being placed by a record buyer turn out at Giftionery Taipei (The 62nd Taipei Int'l Gift & Stationery Autumn Show) that was organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development ...
Capgemini Presented with 2008 "Ten Award" for CEO and Business Innovation at Executive Council Gala in New York.(Awards list)
Oct 29, 2008 ... Executive Council's Sixth Annual New York Ten Awards Recognizes Lanny Cohen as Outstanding Leader NEW YORK -- The Executive Council, the premier business forum for leaders and innovators, announced the winners of the sixth annual New York Ten Awards[TM]. Lanny Cohen of Capgemini ...
Innova Card and Wavecom Launch an Optimized Security and Communication Architecture for EPOS Terminals.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Virtual communication layer enables the integration of multiple communication technologies without additional certification LA CIOTAT & ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France -- Regulatory News: Innova Card and Wavecom (Paris:AVM) (NASDAQ:WVCM) today announced the launch of a ...
OKI Printing Solutions Showcases Secure Printing Solutions at CARTES and IDentification 2008.
Oct 29, 2008 ... TOKYO -- OKI Printing Solutions today announced it will participate in CARTES and IDentification 2008. The fair will be held at Paris-Nord Villepinte-France Exhibition Center from 4-6 November 2008. At the fair, OKI will showcase a new secure printing solution, Smartcard Assure ...
Top 10 Taiwan SoC Design Company Takes ARC(R) License to Produce Cellular Baseband Designs.
Oct 29, 2008 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & ST. ALBANS, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK), a leading provider of consumer IP to OEM and semiconductor companies globally, announced today that one of the top 10 system-on-chip (SoC) design companies in Taiwan has taken an ARC([R]) license. The new customer is ...
MANDIANT Releases Memoryze(TM) Software.
Oct 29, 2008 ... MANDIANT's free computer forensics tool helps incident responders find evil within live memory ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- MANDIANT Corporation, a provider of information security products and services, announced today the release of their newest software offering, MANDIANT Memoryze[TM] ....
Sony Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... TOKYO -- <Pre> Sony Corporation1-7-1 Konan, Minato-kuTokyo 108-0075 JapanNo: 08-139E3:00 P.M. JST, ...
Curemark to Present at the 2008 Life Sciences & Healthcare Venture Summit 2008.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Curemark announced today that it has been chosen to present at the 2008 Life Sciences and Healthcare Venture Summit October 30, 2008 to be held in New York City RYE, N.Y. -- Curemark announced today that it has been chosen to present at the 2008 Life Sciences and Healthcare ...
Monotype Imaging Partners with Vodafone UK to Launch "FlipFont".
Oct 29, 2008 ... New Mobile Product Line Lets Users Switch Fonts to Personalize the Mobile User Interface LONDON & WOBURN, Mass. -- Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TYPE), a leading global provider of text imaging solutions, and Vodafone UK, are introducing a new way to personalize the ...
Additional CARTES & IDentification 2008 Exhibitor Profiles.
Oct 29, 2008 ... PARIS -- CARTES & IDentification 2008 takes place November 04, 2008 - November 06, 2008 in Paris at the Paris-Nord Villepinte. Listed below are the additional CARTES & IDentification 2008 exhibitor profiles. For in-depth information about CARTES & IDentification 2008, visit ...
Elektromed Selects Enfora's Wireless Networking Solutions to Expand Its Global Meter Footprint.
Oct 29, 2008 ... RICHARDSON, Texas -- Enfora, a leading global supplier of intelligent wireless networking solutions, today announced that its Enabler[R] wireless solution family has been selected by meter manufacturer Elecktromed for use in water, electricity and gas applications. Elektromed, based in ...
Central Desktop Launches the Industry's First Customer Network Extending Its Social Technology Platform with Customer-to-Customer Communication.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Online Communities, Discussion Forums and Deep Integration with LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Delicious and Flickr Encourages Sharing and Interaction Around Rich Content PASADENA, Calif. -- Central Desktop, the pure web-based social technology platform for ...
Green Star Alternative Energy Announces Notos to Develop Power Trading Software.
Oct 29, 2008 ... SAN DIEGO -- Green Star Alternative Energy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GSAE) is pleased to announce that Notos d.o.o is developing a new and proprietary power trading software. This software will be created with cooperation from the University of Belgrade's Electro-Technical Faculty and the ...
Leading Life Science Research Institute Chooses COPAN Systems Enterprise MAID Storage Solution.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) Will Secure Valuable Research Data with COPAN Systems CHERTSEY, England -- Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI), part of the Novartis Research Foundation, announced today that it has fully ...
FiCentive, Inc. Signs Reseller Partner Agreement with American Express Incentive Services.
Oct 29, 2008 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Reissuing release to add ticker symbol for searching purposes. The release reads: FICENTIVE, INC. SIGNS RESELLER PARTNER AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS INCENTIVE SERVICES FiCentive (OTCBB: PYDS), a leading provider of turn-key prepaid card ...
Audible.co.uk Goes "Direct to Download" with 5-Million Selling Bluffer's Guides(R).
Oct 29, 2008 ... LONDON -- Audible Limited, an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced it has released The Bluffer's Guides, as a new and direct-to-download audio product on Audible.co.uk. Published in print by Oval Books, the 5 million-selling titles have never before been made ...
SCA: Interim Report Q3 2008.
Oct 29, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB): 1 JANUARY-30 SEPTEMBER 2008 (compared with same period previous year) * Net sales rose 5% to SEK 82,290m (78,105). * Profit before tax was SEK 5,087m (5,895). * Net ...
Extraordinary General Meeting in Getinge.
Oct 29, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: The shareholders of Getinge (STO:GETIB) are invited to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Friday 14 November 2008 at 11.00 a.m. CET at Getinge Academy, Ekebergsvagen 26 in Getinge. The Board of Getinge proposes that the ...
Skanska to expand Bromma Center shopping center in Stockholm for SEK 700 M.
Oct 29, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Skanska (STO:SKAB) has been contracted to construct the second phase of the Bromma Center shopping center in western Stockholm. The contract amounts to SEK 700 M, which is included in order bookings for the fourth quarter. The customer is KF ...
Swedish Match: Interim Report January - September 2008.
Oct 29, 2008 ... * Net sales for the third quarter increased to 3,432 MSEK (3,272) * In local currencies, net sales were 8 percent above the third quarter of 2007 * Operating profit for the third quarter increased to 864 MSEK (759) * EPS (basic) for the third quarter ...
KYOCERA Launches "Fine Ceramics World" Web Site.
Oct 29, 2008 ... A Comprehensive, Easy-to-Understand Introduction to Industrial Ceramics KYOTO, Japan -- Kyocera Corporation (President: Makoto Kawamura) (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced the launch of its Fine Ceramics World Web site, a comprehensive introduction to the field of fine ...
Jenzabar(R) Announces Major New Three-Pronged Enhancements to Academic Suite.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Integration with Moodle, New Online Course Evaluation, and Retention Alert System Will Improve Processes and Provide Enhanced Tools for Students, Faculty, and Administration BOSTON -- Jenzabar, Inc., a leading provider of software, services and strategies for higher education, ...
Garmin(R) GHP(TM) 10 Autopilot System: Now Shipping and on Display.
Oct 29, 2008 ... FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its GHP 10 Marine Autopilot system is now shipping to dealers and will be on display for the public at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat ...
Hong Kong Highpower Technology to Report Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on Thursday, November 6.(Financial report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time HONG KONG & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Hong Kong Highpower Technology, Inc. (Amex: HPJ), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and ...
Helicos BioSciences to Report Third Quarter 2008 Results on November 5, 2008.(Financial report)
Oct 29, 2008 ... Conference call and webcast scheduled for 9:00 a.m. EST CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS) announced today that it will release results for the third quarter of 2008 before market open on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 and host a conference call at ...
Lenovo Turns the Lights Down Low with Power Manager on New ThinkCentre PC.
Oct 29, 2008 ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Lenovo today announced its greenest, most secure and most manageable ThinkCentre desktop PC yet, the M58/M58p, with Power Manager1,a ThinkVantage technology that allows PC users to control their electricity consumption remotely, and available for the first time ever on a ...
Accenture Wins U.S. Air Force Training and Simulation Research Contract.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Information systems based on service-oriented architecture approach will enhance war fighter training WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., has awarded Accenture (NYSE: ACN) a three-year, $22.18 million contract to ...
Volantis Systems Connects Web 2.0 Applications To Mobile.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Mobility Server 5.1 brings easy integration of Google Picasa, Yahoo! Flickr and Google Docs to its mobile development framework, supporting 5,600+ mobile devices GUILDFORD, U.K. -- Volantis Systems today announced version 5.1 of Volantis Mobility Server (VMS), Professional ...
PureSafety Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer.
Oct 29, 2008 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- PureSafety, the leading provider of online safety training and risk management software solutions, today announced that Sameer Bhargava has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Bhargava will lead PureSafety's technology development team as the company ...
Royal Neighbors of America Employees Given Money to Pay It Forward.
Oct 29, 2008 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- Cynthia Tidwell, President/CEO of Royal Neighbors of America, surprised employees by announcing, via a live local television program, the opportunity to help others. Eight teams of employees receive $2,500 each to benefit someone's life in the most impactful and ...
Comcast Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results.
Oct 29, 2008 ... Consolidated Revenue Increased 10%; Pro Forma Growth of 7% Consolidated Operating Cash Flow Increased 10%; Pro Forma Growth of 8% Consolidated Operating Income Increased 20% EPS of $0.26; Adjusted EPS of $0.24 Increased 33% Free Cash Flow ...
I Green Innovations, Inc. Completes Reseller Agreement with Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
Oct 29, 2008 ... ECOPOD Will Expand Acoustical Solutions Product Line MATAWAN, N.J. -- I GREEN INNOVATIONS, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IVOT), announced today its wholly owned subsidiary B Green Innovations, Inc., has completed a reseller agreement with Acoustical Solutions, Inc., of Richmond, ...
Ambassador Howard Baker Announces Japan-U.S. Strategic Advisory.
Oct 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Today, former Senator and Ambassador to Japan Howard H. Baker, Jr. announced the launch of a new consulting service, The Japan-U.S. Strategic Advisory. The Baker Advisory serves leading Japanese companies that are investing or expanding their business activities in the U.S., ...