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AGCO Completes Sale Of Caravan Business

Jan 05, 1998 ... ATLANTA, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG), a major worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced that it has completed the sale of its caravan and motor home business, a division of its Fendt brand, to Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk Ing. Harald ...

AGCO Completes Formation of Joint Venture To Produce Engines in Argentina

Jan 05, 1998 ... <Pre> AGCO's Strategy of Horizontal Integration is Expanded </Pre> ATLANTA, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG), a major worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced that it has completed the sale of 50% of its ...

Cooper Acquires Lucas Electrical Systems do Brasil(z)

Jan 05, 1998 ... HOUSTON, Jan. 5/PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE) announced that it has acquired Lucas Electrical Systems do Brasil Ltda., a manufacturer of lighting products for cars, motorcycles, commercial and agricultural vehicles with annual revenues of more than $16 million. ...

Blaya Inc. Announces Purchase Of KXYZ, Houston

Jan 05, 1998 ... MIAMI, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaya Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with CBS Radio to purchase radio station KXYZ 1320 kHz serving Houston, Texas. Blaya Inc. is a qualified minority corporation, 51% owned by Joaquin Blaya and 49% owned by Radio Unica Corp. ...

Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated Announces Acquisition of McQueen International Limited

Jan 05, 1998 ... TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire -- Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYKE)(Sykes), a world leader in providing business services to the information technology ("IT") industry, today announced that it has acquired McQueen International Limited (McQueen), on December 31, 1997 for ...

MSX International Deploys Web-Based Printing Service Using E-Commerce Software From CONNECT, Inc.

Jan 05, 1998 ... Ford Motor Company Intranet Showcases First Implementation of CONNECT'S <Pre> Orderstream Within Service Environment </Pre> MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CONNECT, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNKT), a leading provider of business-to-business ...

Guardian International, Inc. Announces Account Acquisition in Palm Beach County

Jan 05, 1998 ... HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardian International, Inc. (GIIS) today announced that it has increased its market presence in the Palm Beach County (Florida) market by acquiring the account portfolio of R.S.P. Security ("RSP").The portfolio acquisition was ...

Sony and NextLevel Plan Strategic Alliance to Develop Digital TV Technologies

Jan 05, 1998 ... PARK RIDGE, N.J., and CHICAGO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- NextLevel Systems Inc. (NYSE: NLV) and Sony today announced that they plan to form a strategic alliance, subject to definitive agreements, to jointly develop digital TV technologies.The companies are discussing future ...

NovaCare Employee Services, Inc. to Acquire AmeriCare Employers Group, Inc.

Jan 05, 1998 ... NORRISTOWN, Pa., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- NovaCare Employee Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: NCES), a leading national employee services company, or professional employer organization (PEO), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AmeriCare Employers Group, Inc. (AmeriCare), a PEO based ...

SteriGenics International Completes Acquisition of Nicolet Electron Services

Jan 05, 1998 ... FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- SteriGenics International, Inc. (Nasdaq: STER) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Nicolet Electron Services ("NES") division of ThermoSpectra Corporation (Amex: THS). NES, a leading provider of contract electron beam ...

Mactell Corporation Offers Free Upgrade to the G3 with Purchase of a Base XB-PRO System

Jan 05, 1998 ... AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mactell Corporation (Nasdaq: MTLL) today announced its new free upgrade package offer for MacOS(TM) system shoppers. Mactell is offering the free G3 upgrade with the purchase of an XB-PRO Series base system through the month of January. ...

Volkswagen Records Another Sales Increase in the U.S. - Best Year of the 90s; Best December in a Decade

Jan 05, 1998 ... AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Recording its fourth consecutive yearly sales increase, Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported its best December sales results in 10 years and its best annual sales mark of the 1990s.For the month of December 1997, Volkswagen ...

Today's Man Emerges from Bankruptcy Protection; Company Completes $42.5 Million Financing Facility with Foothill Capital

Jan 05, 1998 ... MOORESTOWN, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's Man, Inc. (Nasdaq-NNM: TMANQ) announced that December 31, 1997 was the effective date under its Plan of Reorganization and that the Company has emerged from the protection of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Company ...

Southern New England Telecommunications To Merge With SBC Communications

Jan 05, 1998 ... SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) today announced the execution of a definitive agreement to merge with Southern New England Telecommunications Corp. (NYSE: SNG) in a move expected to strengthen the company's competitive edge in the dynamic ...

CIGNA Completes Sale of Individual Life and Annuities Businesses

Jan 05, 1998 ... PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that it has completed the sale of its individual life insurance and annuities businesses to Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC). Under terms of the agreement, CIGNA will receive $1.4 billion (pretax) ...

Lukens and Bethlehem Steel Amend Definitive Merger Agreement; Bethlehem Offer Increased to $30 Per Share for Lukens Common Stock

Jan 05, 1998 ... COATESVILLE, Pa., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Lukens Inc. (NYSE: LUC) and Bethlehem Steel Corporation (NYSE: BS) announced today the signing of an amendment to their definitive merger agreement of December 15, 1997.Under the terms of the amendment, Bethlehem would acquire Lukens ...

Ross Systems Announces International Agreements

Jan 05, 1998 ... ATLANTA, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROSS), a leading supplier of business software solutions for the client/server market, announced today that it had received a number of new and expanded agreements in its international operations. In Spain, del Hospital de la ...

Ticor Title Guarantee Co. Merges into Ticor Title Insurance Co.

Jan 05, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticor Title Insurance Co. announced today the completed merger of Ticor Title Guarantee Co., its New York-based subsidiary, into Ticor Title Insurance Co."This merger joins together the expertise and strengths of two premier title insurance ...

Network Solutions Completes Redundant Facilities For Enhanced Internet Services

Jan 05, 1998 ... HERNDON, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move to further strengthen some of the key infrastructure services of the Internet, Network Solutions, Inc. (NSI) today announced the completion of its back-up facilities in Charlotte, N.C. The newly installed facilities will provide redundancy ...

Ameritech Increases Lifeline Discount Program for Low-Income Families And Senior Citizens

Jan 05, 1998 ... DETROIT, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Low-income families and senior citizens are eligible for $8.25 in monthly credits for discounted phone service, thanks to recent changes made to the Ameritech Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program. The larger discounts went into effect Jan. 1 as a result ...

Honda Unveils MV-99 Minivan Concept Vehicle

Jan 05, 1998 ... DETROIT, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honda MV-99 minivan concept vehicle unveiled today at the Detroit International Auto Show provides a clear indication of the size and shape of a new Honda production minivan that will go on sale in the fall of this year as a 1999 model, American Honda ...

Vanguard Airlines Joins SABRE Computer Reservations System

Jan 05, 1998 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Airlines, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VNGD) announced today that effective immediately travel agents may book Vanguard Airlines' seats via the SABRE computer reservations system (CRS) using SABRE's Guaranteed Ticketing product. Travel ...

CalEnergy Closes Kiewit Energy Project Joint Venture Acquisition and Stock Repurchase

Jan 05, 1998 ... OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CalEnergy Company, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: CE; PCX; LSE) announced today that on Friday, January 2, 1998 it completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the interests of Kiewit Diversified Group Inc. ("KDG") in the various international ...

Williams Acquiring High-Capacity Fiber Route from MediaOne; Transaction will Extend National Network to Key Florida Markets

Jan 05, 1998 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In a transaction that immediately extends its national fiber-optic network to key Florida markets, Williams (NYSE: WMB) has signed an agreement to acquire from MediaOne (NYSE: UMG) a 350-mile stretch of extremely high-capacity fiber cable ...

Startech Receives Contract From Con Edison

Jan 05, 1998 ... WILTON, Conn., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Startech Environmental Corp., (OTC Bulletin Board: STHK), a fully reporting company, announced today that it has received a contract from the Consolidated Edison Company of New York to supply engineering, programmatic and scientific data and ...

Schering-Plough Licenses PROMETRIUM(R) Marketing Rights To Solvay Pharmaceuticals

Jan 05, 1998 ... MADISON, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of Marietta, Ga., granting Solvay Pharmaceuticals exclusive marketing rights in the United States to PROMETRIUM(R) ...

DCR Places Continental Homes Holding Corp. on Rating Watch - Up

Jan 05, 1998 ... CHICAGO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. has placed the ratings of Continental Homes Holding Corp. on Rating Watch - Up following the company's announcement that it intends to merge with D.R. Horton, Inc. This action applies to the senior note rating of 'BB-' ...

Millennium Chemicals Completes Purchase of Rhone-Poulenc's Thann et Mulhouse S. A.; Positioned as World's Second-Largest Titanium Dioxide Producer

Jan 05, 1998 ... LONDON and ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Chemicals Inc. (NYSE: MCH) has completed the purchase of all shares of Rhone-Poulenc's Thann et Mulhouse titanium dioxide (TiO2) and specialty chemicals subsidiary for FF1.115 billion or US$185 million in cash including assumed ...

Industrial Funding Corp. Placed on CreditWatch by S&P

Jan 05, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today placed its short-term 'A-1' commercial paper rating on Industrial Funding Corp. on CreditWatch with negative implications. This action follows the placement of the 'A-1' short-term rating of Industrial Bank of Japan Ltd. (IBJ) on ...

S&P Places Astro Capital Corp. on CreditWatch Negative

Jan 05, 1998 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today placed its short-term 'A-1' commercial paper rating of Astro Capital Corp. on CreditWatch with negative implications. This action follows placement of the 'A-1' short-term rating of Industrial Bank of Japan Ltd. (IBJ) on Credit ...

BancAmerica Robertson Stephens Initiates Coverage of ICOS Vision Systems With A Buy Rating

Jan 05, 1998 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- BancAmerica Robertson Stephens research analyst Steve DeLuca initiated coverage today on ICOS Vision Systems (IVISF) with a Buy rating and a 12-month price target of $16, or 50% plus from current levels.Founded in 1982 and bought by ...

The Synertech System Provides Flexibility for Managed Care Organizations

Jan 05, 1998 ... HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 15, 1998, Synertech will introduce its managed care information system to the national marketplace.The Synertech Managed Care Information System (The Synertech System) includes comprehensive and highly flexible data ...

Scientific Games Awarded Contracts in Five States

Jan 05, 1998 ... ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Inc., a subsidiary of Scientific Games Holdings Corp. (NYSE: SG), has won new contracts or contract extensions from five state lotteries, totaling nearly $21.7 million in revenue. The lotteries are those serving Arizona, Delaware, ...

Allen Telecom Inc. Adopts Replacement Share Purchase Rights Plan

Jan 05, 1998 ... BEACHWOOD, Ohio, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -_ Allen Telecom Inc. (NYSE: ALN) ("Allen Telecom") announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a replacement share purchase rights plan that provides for rights to be issued to stockholders of record on January 20, 1998. The new rights ...

Prime Bancshares, Inc. to Acquire Sunbelt National Bank

Jan 05, 1998 ... HOUSTON, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBTX), and Sunbelt National Bank announced they have signed a definitive agreement under which Prime will acquire the Sunbelt National Bank, Houston, Texas. The combined total assets of Prime after the acquisition are ...

MVSI Reports Year End Results

Jan 05, 1998 ... VIENNA, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- MVSI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MVSI), a Washington, D.C. area broad based technology products and services company, announced today results for its fiscal year ended September 30, 1997.Revenue for the year ended September 30, 1997 ("FY 1997") was ...

Orbital Completes Magellan-Ashtech Merger; Combined Company Offers Broadest Line of Satellite Access Products

Jan 05, 1998 ... DULLES, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (Nasdaq: ORBI) announced today that it has completed the merger of Ashtech, Inc. of Sunnyvale, CA with its Magellan Corporation subsidiary. The merger became final on December 31, 1997, after Orbital received all necessary ...

Universal Studios Online and Excite Bring Hollywood to the Excite Audience; Universal Studios Content Available on the Excite Network

Jan 05, 1998 ... UNIVERSAL CITY and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Studios Online and Excite have announced an agreement to promote three Universal Studios' Internet destinations through the Excite online network. Announced in conjunction with the launch of the Real Hollywood ...

Betting Inc. Licenses Simple Solution Internet Wagering Product

Jan 05, 1998 ... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Betting Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BETT) signed a Licensing Agreement for exclusive rights to Electronic Transactions and Technology Inc.'s Pay Master device for second phone line internet wagering with ATM card and PIN or Smart card.In a ...

Mayor Announces Major Business Expansion; New DIRECTV Facility Will Create 200 Quality Jobs

Jan 05, 1998 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Richard J. Riordan is pleased to announce DIRECTV Inc., the provider of the nation's leading high-power direct broadcast satellite television service, has chosen to build a major expansion facility in Los Angeles. The new DIRECTV Los Angeles ...

Granite Financial, Inc. Announces New $150 Million Securitization Facility and Closing of North Pacific Funding Acquisition

Jan 05, 1998 ... GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Granite Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: GFNL) announced today the completion of its fourth securitization facility which was finalized on December 23, 1997. This new facility is a warehouse structure allowing for a total funding of $150 million over the ...

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Acquires International Dairy Queen, Inc.

Jan 05, 1998 ... OMAHA, Neb. and MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) and International Dairy Queen, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDQA) announced today that the shareholders of Dairy Queen have approved the acquisition of Dairy Queen by Berkshire Hathaway through a merger of Dairy ...

Colonial Municipal Income Trust Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings

Jan 05, 1998 ... BOSTON, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Colonial Municipal Income Trust, (NYSE: CMU) a closed-end investment company released earnings and dividends for the fourth quarter ended and fiscal year-to-date through November 30, l997. The results, as compared to the same periods from the prior fiscal ...

Equity Infusions from Private Placement Sale and Call of Warrants; Appointment of Directors to the Company's Board

Jan 05, 1998 ... PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Infusions: First Priority Group, Inc. (OTC: FPGP) announced today that it has received $2.8 million in additional capital, and has issued a Notice of Redemption upon Outstanding Warrants which may bring in an additional $1.0 million of ...

Transamerica Leasing Adds Technology Enhancements to Its Online Service - Tradex(R) Online Serves as Depot Management Tool -

Jan 05, 1998 ... PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing Tradex(R) initiatives to enhance its customer service options, Transamerica Leasing continues to add capabilities to its online service at http://www.tradexonline.com. Specifically for depot operators, Tradex Online serves as ...

Wal-Mart Designates Emery Worldwide as Primary Carrier

Jan 05, 1998 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), the largest retailer in the United States, has named Emery Worldwide as its primary air freight carrier for all domestic heavyweight shipments weighing 50 pounds or more. The company has also designated Emery ...

Western Pacific Airlines Announces Kids Half Off Fares; Kids Fly for 50 Percent of Adult Fare

Jan 05, 1998 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Pacific Airlines today announced its Kids Half Off Sale. Beginning today, any child, including infants, up to age 17 traveling with an adult passenger, may fly for 50 percent off of Western Pacific's everyday low fares. All ...

Poe & Brown, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Boynton Brothers & Company of New Jersey by Poe & Brown Metro, Inc.

Jan 05, 1998 ... DAYTONA BEACH and TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Hyatt Brown, Chairman, President and CEO of Poe & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: PBR), and Michael J. McMahon, Chairman, and Kenneth F. Warchal, President, of Boynton Brothers & Company, with offices in Chester, Edison, and Perth Amboy, New ...

Poe & Brown, Inc. Announces The Acquisition of Tucson, Arizona Based Insurance Companies by Poe & Brown of Arizona, Inc.

Jan 05, 1998 ... Arizona General Insurance Agency, Inc., Certified Insurance Group, Inc., <Pre> and Kelly Premium Finance Company Now Part of Poe & Brown </Pre> DAYTONA BEACH and TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Hyatt Brown, Chairman, President and CEO of Poe & Brown, Inc ....

Poe & Brown, Inc. Announces The Acquisition of Azcott Insurance, Inc. of Prescott, Arizona by Poe & Brown of Arizona, Inc.

Jan 05, 1998 ... DAYTONA BEACH and TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Hyatt Brown, Chairman, President and CEO of Poe & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: PBR), and Dennis E. Colgan, President of Azcott Insurance, Inc. of Prescott, Arizona, today announced the acquisition of Azcott Insurance, Inc. by Poe & Brown of ...

VarTec Telecom Announces A New Five-Cent-A-Minute Rate Available Every Day - Not Just Sundays

Jan 05, 1998 ... <Pre>Affects Millions of Current Users & 80 Million Prospects </Pre> LANCASTER, Texas, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- VarTec Telecom, Inc. announces here today that it is enhancing its popular DimeLine(R) long-distance-calling service by adding a new special low rate of five ...

Thrifty Rewards Frequent Renters with Record Bonus Miles; Earn up to 2,000 Miles Per Rental

Jan 05, 1998 ... TULSA, Okla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when other car rental companies are decreasing their frequent flyer mileage awards, Thrifty Car Rental is increasing its awards through a record promotion that can net American Airlines AAdvantage members who rent frequently up to 2,000 ...

Windsor Capital Corp. Completes Merger With Specialty Retailer

Jan 05, 1998 ... Woodfield Enterprises, Inc. and Windsor Capital Corp. Complete Reverse MergerBAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Windsor Capital Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: WDSC) today announced that it has completed the previously announced merger with Woodfield Enterprises ...

Burnham Pacific Closes on Golden State Properties Acquisition and Related Investments by Blackacre Capital and Westbrook Partners

Jan 05, 1998 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Burnham Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BPP) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the 2.6 million square-foot California retail portfolio of Golden State Properties, making it the largest publicly traded West Coast retail REIT. In ...

Go-Video Agrees To Acquire California Audio Labs

Jan 05, 1998 ... <Pre> Acquisition Will Boost Company's Presence in Digital Audio and Video Products, Including DVD </Pre> SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Go-Video, Inc. (Amex: VCR) today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire California Audio Labs ...

SOS Staffing Services to Purchase Hutton, Graber & Associates, Inc.

Jan 05, 1998 ... SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS Staffing Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOSS) today announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Hutton, Graber & Associates, Inc. (HGA), headquartered in Venice, Calif.HGA is a provider of technology-consulting ...

ValueVision International, Inc. and National Media Corporation to Merge by Forming New Corporation

Jan 05, 1998 ... Merger to Create New Television Infomercial/Shopping, Mail Order, and Internet Direct Marketing Company with Global Sales in Excess of $500 Million Merged Company to Use Quantum Television Name on ValueVision's U.S. Shopping Channel, Accelerate ...

Pioneer Consulting Affirms the Viability of the 'Internet in the Sky' and Forecasts a $76 Billion Market for Broadband Satellite Systems

Jan 05, 1998 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report released by Pioneer Consulting of Cambridge, Massachusetts, titled "Satellite Data Networks: The Internet's Next Frontier," over $76 billion will be invested in broadband satellite systems by the year ...

Pharmacopeia Announces Achievement of $3 Million Milestone in Research Collaboration with Daiichi

Jan 05, 1998 ... PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmacopeia, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCOP) today announced it has achieved a research milestone in its collaboration with Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. As part of the original agreement signed in March 1996, Daiichi agreed to pay technology access fees ...

Volkswagen Unveils the New Beetle Live on the Internet From Detroit's North American International Auto Show

Jan 05, 1998 ... <Pre> New Beetle Delivers 'Optimism On Wheels' As New Technologies Blend With Television For Live Webcast </Pre> DETROIT, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen is providing worldwide Internet users with a glimpse of the future today as it unveils its New ...

PLATINUM technology to Strengthen Application Infrastructure Management Lead with LBMS

Jan 05, 1998 ... Addition of LBMS's Process Engineer Tools to Platinum Process Continuum Suite Establishes Clear Leader in Integrated Process and Project Management SpaceOAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- PLATINUM technology, inc. (Nasdaq: PLAT) today announced a definitive ...

Entrepreneurs Confident About Business Environment In First Quarter of 1998

Jan 05, 1998 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The business climate will be strong for the first quarter of 1998, but there are hints that growth may slow later in the new year, according to a survey of members of the American Business Conference (ABC), chief executives of fast-growing midsize ...

'Designing the 1:1 Future of Healthcare' Presented by Medimetrix Principals at HIMSS

Jan 05, 1998 ... CLEVELAND, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Few healthcare business strategies are getting as much attention as those that improve retention and strengthen relationships with existing customers, be they physicians, patients, employers, or payers, to eliminate the costly "revolving door" syndrome ...

Newer Technology, Inc. Ships Two New 275MHz MAXpowr G3 Processor Upgrade Cards

Jan 05, 1998 ... Offers $150 Trade-In Rebate On Old Cards If New Cards Purchased Before 2/28/98SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Macworld EXPO -- Newer Technology, Inc. the industry leader in CPU performance enhancement products, today announced it is shipping two new 275MHz G3 PowerPC 750 ...

Newer Technology, Inc. Introduces the First G3 PowerPC 750 CPU Upgrade Card for Original Power Macintosh 6100, 7100 and 8100 Systems

Jan 05, 1998 ... <Pre> MAXpowr G3 6100/7100/8100 allows 2.2 million users to boost performance up to 800% starting at $499 </Pre> SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Macworld EXPO Booth #1607 -- Newer Technology, Inc., the industry leader in CPU performance enhancement ...