PR Newswire back issues from Monday, May 17:
Benitec Acquires Avocel, Establishes U.S. Operations; Benitec, Inc. Focuses on Rapid Development of Hepatitis C Therapeutics.
May 17, 2004 ... QUEENSLAND, Australia, and SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Benitec Ltd. today announced the acquisition of Avocel, Inc. of Sunnyvale, CA, a leading RNAi therapeutics company, and the establishment of its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Benitec, Inc. Through the acquisition, ...
Kerry Commits to Create, Protect Jobs at Teamsters Unity Conference; Candidate Addresses 2,000 Officers and Members at Las Vegas Meeting.
May 17, 2004 ... LAS VEGAS, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry spoke today at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters annual Unity Conference, pledging to create and protect American jobs and to support working families. "We know that a strong economy is a ...
Benitec Acquires Avocel, Establishes U.S. Operations.
May 17, 2004 ... QUEENSLAND, Australia, and SUNNYVALE, California, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - Benitec, Inc. Focuses on Rapid Development of Hepatitis C Therapeutics Benitec Ltd. (ASX: BLT) today announced the acquisition of Avocel, Inc. of Sunnyvale, CA, a leading RNAi therapeutics company, ...
Optimal Treatment of Renal Anaemia (OPTA): A New Initiative to Improve Standards of Anaemia Therapy in Haemodialysis Patients.
May 17, 2004 ... LISBON, Portugal, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A multi-disciplinary team of leading European kidney disease experts is launching a new educational initiative, Optimal Treatment of Renal Anaemia (OPTA), designed to improve the treatment of anaemia in patients on haemodialysis (HD). ...
LogicaCMG to Showcase Mobility Solutions at the ITS Congress in Budapest.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, England, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- LogicaCMG will demonstrate its latest Mobility Solutions at the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Europe Congress taking place in Budapest, Hungary 24 - 26 May 2004. LogicaCMG will be leading a special session on Monday 24 May at ...
Gemplus Delivers World's First New Generation of MasterCard Payment Smart Cards.
May 17, 2004 ... LUXEMBOURG and MOSCOW, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - Gemplus continues to drive EMV Migration around the globe, delivering the world's first EMV smart cards compliant with MasterCard M/Chip(TM)4 standard to one of the leading retail banks in Russia. LUXEMBOURG and ...
AAR and Denim Air B.V. Sign Component MRO Agreement.
May 17, 2004 ... WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that AAR Aircraft Component Services - Amsterdam has signed an agreement with Denim Air B.V. to provide comprehensive component management and repair services for Denim's fleet of 12 Fokker 50 ...
GEMPLUS delivers world's first new generation of MasterCard payment smart cards.
May 17, 2004 ... LUXEMBOURG and MOSCOW, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemplus continues to drive EMV Migration around the globe, delivering the world's first EMV smart cards compliant with MasterCard M/ChipTM4 standard to one of the leading retail banks in Russia. Gemplus International S.A ....
Directorate Change.
May 17, 2004 ... <Pre> Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Monday 17th May 2004 Matrix Communications Group plc (`Matrix' or the `Group')Directorate Change Matrix Communications Group plc, the UK's communications ...
Change of Adviser.
May 17, 2004 ... <Pre> Embargoed: 0700hrs 17 May 2004 Texas Oil and Gas Plc (the "Company") The Board of Texas Oil and Gas Plc is delighted to appoint Durlacher Ltd as Brokers to the Company with immediate effect. Nabarro Wells ...
SOHU.COM To Acquire Goodfeel, Mobile Value-Added Service Provider.
May 17, 2004 ... Acquisition Accelerates SOHU's Differentiation in Cutting Edge Mobile Value- Added Services Offerings BEIJING, May 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SOHU.COM Inc. , China's leading online media, communications, commerce and mobile value-added services company, ...
PowderMed Launched in Spin Out of Powder Injection DNA Vaccine Programmes From Chiron Vaccines; PowderMed closes 20 million pounds sterling ($34.5 million; euro 30 million) financing and enhances deal with Glaxo SmithKline.
May 17, 2004 ... OXFORD, England, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- PowderMed Ltd (PowderMed), a new company focussing on the development of therapeutic DNA vaccines, was officially launched today. The Company has been created through a spin out of the powder injection DNA Vaccines technology from Chiron Vaccines, ...
Danish National Police to Utilise New Motorola Automated Fingerprint and Palmprint System.
May 17, 2004 ... SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - Enhanced Technology to Streamline Criminal and Border Patrol Identification Processes for the Country of Denmark Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that the Danish National Police will utilise Motorola's ...
LogicaCMG to Demonstrate Improved Military Health Records System to Ministry of Defence.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, England, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - LogicaCMG selected for GBP1 million initiative by the Defence Medical Information Capability Programme (DMICP) to centralise military health records and create seamless referral of MOD personnel to NHS facilities LogicaCMG ...
American AIDS Advocates From AIDS Healthcare Foundation Lead Drive to Curb GSK CEO Garnier's Pay.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> GSK Shareholders to Weigh in on Drug Giant's Poor Performance, Proposed 18.3m pounds Sterling Executive Compensation Package for CEO at Monday's AGM. US' Largest AIDS Group to Call on GSK for 'Accountability, Responsibility & ...
Tier One Carrier Telstra Awards Large OSS Contract to NetCracker Technology.
May 17, 2004 ... WALTHAM, Massachusetts, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- NetCracker Technology, a leading provider of OSS and IT Infrastructure Management solutions, announced today that Telstra (ASX: TLS), Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, will be implementing ...
New Business Service Lets You Match The Consultant To The Assignment.
May 17, 2004 ... SOLIHULL, West Midlands, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- You're a busy decision-maker and you urgently need a consultant to tackle a pressing task. How do you find the right person to move your business forward, without wasting your precious time and money? UKconsultants.net has now ...
Trinity Learning Corporation Names Rich Marino as Chief Operating Officer.
May 17, 2004 ... BERKELEY, California, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - Management and Publishing Executive to Lead Global Integration and Expansion Trinity Learning Corporation ("Trinity Learning") (OTC Bulletin Board: TTYL), a publicly held Utah corporation, announced today the appointment ...
BAA plc Invite You to Join its Annual Results 2003-2004.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- BAA plc will announce its Annual Results 2003-04 on 18 May. In Conjunction with BAA plc, you are invited to view a video webcast that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday 18 May at 09:30 BST / 10:30 CET / 04:30 ET. The webcast, ...
Lapse of warrants.
May 17, 2004 ... <Pre> Fidelity Japanese Values PLC announces that the Company's final subscription date for any outstanding warrant to exercise to Ordinary Shares was 3.00pm on 30 April 2004 and that it has received notice from Capita IRG Trustees Limited, the appointed trustees, that they have reviewed ...
Wear Yellow, Live Strong; Wear Yellow Live Strong Wristbands to Raise $6 Million for Young People Living With Cancer.
May 17, 2004 ... AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As a tribute to Lance Armstrong's inspirational fight against cancer as well as his historic attempt at a sixth Tour de France win, the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and Nike will launch the Wear Yellow Live Strong campaign. Nike will donate $1 ...
As Nation Looks at Ways to Hold Down Health Care Costs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Shows Generic Drugs Reduce Drug Expenditures by $97 Million.
May 17, 2004 ... DETROIT, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation concludes Michigan's employers and residents could save more than $500 million annually if spending on drugs and other medical goods was reduced by $60 per Michigan resident. Some savings are ...
First Lady of Alaska to Christen Sapphire Princess; Nancy Murkowski Will Name Vessel in Seattle Ceremony on June 10.
May 17, 2004 ... SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska's first lady, Nancy Murkowski, will become the godmother of Princess' newest ship, Sapphire Princess in a special christening ceremony that will celebrate Princess' long relationship with the state of Alaska as well as the line's ...
Enter the Maxim Haircolor 'Blender Summer Sessions Sweepstakes' to Win the Ultimate Summer of Music.
May 17, 2004 ... WHITE PLAINS, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Summertime means warm sunny weather, lazy days at the beach and unforgettable nights at your favorite concerts. That's right -- summer is when all of your favorite musicians go on tour, and you'll want to be the first to see the best and most ...
Shell Transport & Trading: Buy Back of Own Shares.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company, p.l.c. announces that on 14 May, 2004 it purchased for cancellation 1,500,000 ordinary shares at a price of 399.70 pence per share. Following the cancellation of these shares, the remaining number of ...
Acquisition(s).
May 17, 2004 ... <Pre> GKN completes increase in shareholding in Shanghai-based automotive joint venture GKN Driveline announces that it has completed the acquisition of a further 10% in Shanghai GKN Drive Shaft Company Limited (`SDS'), its Shanghai-based driveline joint venture, from Deutsche ...
Ball Park Introduces New GrillMaster Franks for Grown-Up Hot Dog Lovers.
May 17, 2004 ... CINCINNATI, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- For those craving something bigger and meatier, Ball Park has developed new GrillMaster franks specifically for grilling and for grown up taste buds and appetites. "We know that there are adults out there looking for more from their hot dog," ...
Odell, Simms & Associates Awarded Contract for Third Consecutive Year to Attract North American Companies to China's 'Golden Corridor'; Contract Renewal Opens Gateway to Dongli Economic Development Area.
May 17, 2004 ... FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Odell, Simms & Associates announced today that its Economic Development Division has been awarded a contract extension to continue work for Dongli District, Tianjin, China's third largest industrial city. (Logo: ...
Cornell Study Reports Destination Spa Vacations Result in Increased Business Acumen, Energy.
May 17, 2004 ... ITHACA, N.Y., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A spa vacation will leave you relaxed and refreshed -- everyone knows that. And, according to a new study by Cornell University, a visit to a destination spa -- a place where mind, body and spirit can be renewed, enriched and enhanced -- more than any ...
Exterior Home Painting Season Begins - The Color People Offer Tips to Find the Perfect Color Scheme.
May 17, 2004 ... DENVER, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- People planning to paint their homes exterior are often overwhelmed by the color options available today. "But the process shouldn't be daunting if you take a systematic approach," says James Martin, president of the architectural color consulting firm The ...
Experian Study Finds U.S. Consumers With at Least One Open Mortgage Have Higher Credit Scores; As Home Buying Season Starts, It Is Important for Consumers to Know Their Credit Score.
May 17, 2004 ... IRVINE, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Consumer Direct(SM), the leading provider of online direct-to-consumer credit reports and products, today announced the results of a nationwide study on the effects of mortgages on consumer credit scores. Nationwide and statewide results ...
Agency Roster Lead.
May 17, 2004 ... The following "Agency Roster" package is a weekly roundup of news releases highlighting account wins at public relations, investor relations and advertising agencies. The service, free to any member of PR Newswire, is a powerful way for agencies to announce their new accounts. Agency ...
CommuniTech Provides Marketing Campaign To Promote Pittsburgh Opera Production, 'Dead Man Walking'.
May 17, 2004 ... PITTSBURGH, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CommuniTech announces that it has been selected to develop and implement marketing initiatives to promote the Pittsburgh Opera's upcoming production, 'Dead Man Walking.' The campaign is targeted to key stakeholders of the Pittsburgh Opera, including ...
DeWALT Selects Warschawski as PR Agency of Record for Its Professional Products.
May 17, 2004 ... BALTIMORE, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Warschawski Public Relations (WPR), a full-service PR, marketing and branding firm, announced today that it has been retained by DeWALT as the national public relations agency of record for the DeWALT Industrial Power Tools Division, the world's ...
Racial Academic Gap Threatens to Defeat Gains on 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education; Newly formed Alliance for School Choice Outlines Barriers to Equal Opportunities for Education.
May 17, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty years after Brown v. Board of Education blazed the trail to bridge the racial and academic divide in America's classrooms, the gap persists. Today, the Alliance for School Choice -- in conjunction with representatives of the Hispanic CREO (Council ...
BAA plc Invite You to Join its Annual Results 2003-2004.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- BAA plc will announce its Annual Results 2003-04 on 18 May. In conjunction with BAA plc, you are invited to view a video webcast that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday 18 May at 09:30 BST/ 10:30 CET / 04:30 ET. The webcast, which will ...
Great Gadgets for Dad from Cambridge SoundWorks; Let Dad Add Sound to Any Room in the Home, Office and Even Outdoors.
May 17, 2004 ... ANDOVER, Mass., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- New trends in audio technologies are allowing consumers to affordably integrate great sound systems into every part of their living environment, says Bob Hazelwood, audio expert for Cambridge SoundWorks(R). Cambridge SoundWorks is a wholly owned ...
The Forum Corp. Advises Companies to Take 'Retention Reality Check,' Guard Against Loss of Talent to Improved Job Market; Offers 5 strategies to build commitment, retain employees.
May 17, 2004 ... BOSTON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers should use the nation's improving jobs picture as an opportunity to ensure that their employees are satisfied and committed to their work -- or risk losing them to other employers, according to Ed Boswell, CEO of The Forum Corp., a leading manager ...
Thousands of Raggedy Fans Expected in Arcola, Illinois for The 15th Original Raggedy Ann and Andy Festival; May 22-23 Festival Plans Include a Circus Tea Party, Raggedy Walk, Memorabilia Auction, Talent Show and More.
May 17, 2004 ... ARCOLA, Ill., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of Raggedy Ann & Andy, the brother and sister with red-yarn hair and shoe button eyes, will pay homage to the famous icons when the city of Arcola, Ill. -- the birthplace of Raggedy Ann & Andy creator Johnny Gruelle -- hosts the 15th Original ...
Favored Gift for Your Favorite Handy Man: Sheffield(TM) Gift Set.
May 17, 2004 ... MINEOLA, N.Y., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Even the best-equipped do-it-yourselfer, outdoorsman or hobbyist will make a special place in his heart -- and his work bench -- for a Sheffield(TM) Gift Set from Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, the leading U.S. supplier of precision-crafted, affordably ...
Dessert Beauty(TM) to Debut on QVC.
May 17, 2004 ... NEW YORK, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-platinum recording artist Jessica Simpson and Dlish Fragrance Inc. President and Founder Randi Shinder have joined forces with QVC to offer Dessert Beauty(TM), their new line of fragrances and body care, to women everywhere. "We are ...
Cactus Commerce launches the Cactus GDS Accelerator for BizTalk Server 2004; Global Data Synchronization reduces costs for manufacturers and retailers and provides the foundation for successful RFID and CPFR deployments.
May 17, 2004 ... OTTAWA, Canada, and CHICAGO, IL, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Cactus Commerce Inc., a provider of software and services for trading partner integration, today announced the launch of the Cactus GDS Accelerator for Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004. It allows companies to quickly and easily connect ...
Wily Technology Honored as SD Times 100 Recipient for Its Technology Leadership and Innovation.
May 17, 2004 ... BRISBANE, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Wily Technology, the leader in enterprise application management, today announced that leading software developer publication SD Times has once again named Wily Technology to its annual "SD Times 100." The second annual SD Times 100 published in ...
Auto Insurance Savings for Missouri Consumers; Esurance Has Lowered Rates and Added New Discounts to Its 'Show-Me' State Program.
May 17, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, a direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, announced that it has recently decreased rates and added discounts to its Missouri auto insurance program. All Missouri drivers can benefit from the rate decrease, while customers who own ...
ARM Announces First Integrated Multiprocessor Core.
May 17, 2004 ... CAMBRIDGE, England, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - First product from successful ARM and NEC Electronics partnership ARM (LSE: ARM), (Nasdaq: ARMHY), the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor solutions, today announced at the Embedded Processor ...
Infosys Chooses CAST Application Management Solutions for Select Software Maintenance, Enhancement and Re-Engineering Engagements.
May 17, 2004 ... PARIS and ARLINGTON VA, USA, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CAST Inc, a leading provider of Application Management solutions and Global IT sourcing, today announced that Infosys Technologies (NASDAQ:INFY), a leading IT software services and consulting firm, has selected CAST solutions for ...
Additional Monthly Information.
May 17, 2004 ... <Pre> BFS INCOME & GROWTH TRUST PLC MONTHLY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE As referred to in the Company's announcement of its quarterly results on 3 June 2003, following the Company's resignation from the Association of Investment Trust Companies (AITC), unaudited monthly information is ...
Grant of Contingent Share Awards.
May 17, 2004 ... <Pre> 17 May 2004 Viridian Group PLC Grant of Contingent Share Awards Viridian Group PLC announces that contingent share awards under the Viridian Group Performance Share Plan were granted on 14 May 2004 to the following executive directors: Patrick Bourke (contingent award ...
BOC Group Chief Executive to Continue to January 2007.
May 17, 2004 ... <Pre> 17 May 2004BOC Group chief executive Tony Isaac to continue until January 2007 The board of The BOC Group plc announced today that Tony Isaac, chief executive, will continue in his role until the annual general meeting in January 2007. Rob Margetts, chairman, said: ...
PET Report -- 'Blue Skies Ahead or Dark Clouds on the Horizon' -- Now Available in Electronic Format.
May 17, 2004 ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing Relevance, LLC announces new electronic versions of its comprehensive reports, "Blue Skies Ahead or Dark Clouds on the Horizon?" on PET at a price of $1500 (complete edition) and $199 for the Comprehensive Report Summary edition. The most ...
FIRST and ONLY UEFA EURO 2004 (TM) Official Chinese Website Launched.
May 17, 2004 ... TOM Online Becomes the Only Internet Company in China Authorized By UEFA EURO 2004 (TM) to Launch the Official Website and Wireless VAS Products BEIJING, May 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- TOM Online Inc. , a leading mobile Internet company in China and the Union des ...
Kenny Chesney Is Coming To Detroit! With Special Guests: Rascal Flatts and Uncle Kracker.
May 17, 2004 ... DETROIT, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenny Chesney, the reigning Academy of Country Music Top Male Vocalist, is coming to Detroit's Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 21. Joining him, as special guests are Rascal Flatts and Detroit-native Uncle Kracker. By writing and ...
Fighting Fraud on eBay, QuikDrop and Collectors Universe Combat Collectibles Fakes, Forgeries.
May 17, 2004 ... CARSON CITY, Nev., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- QuikDrop International and Collectors Universe, Inc. today announced a joint consumer protection plan to prevent fakes and forgeries from being offered for sale on eBay. QuikDrop customers now can automatically have their sports cards and sports ...
Experian Launches Decision Insight Commercial Credit Decisioning Tool; New service automates commercial credit application processing and pre-qualifies customers for cross-sell opportunities at the point of sale.
May 17, 2004 ... COSTA MESA, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian(R), a global information solutions company, today announced the launch of Decision Insight(SM), an automated and easy to implement decisioning tool that speeds application processing and ensures consistent commercial credit decisions. ...
Citysearch Appoints Taek Kwon as Executive Vice President of Product & Technology; Hotwire Executive Brings Years of Internet Expertise to Web's Leading Local Search Service.
May 17, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Citysearch.com, a leading local search service, today announced it has named Taek Kwon to the position of executive vice president of Product & Technology. In this role, Mr. Kwon will be responsible for the direction and management of the content, ...
Napster Develops World-Class Promotional Partnerships; Citi and Energizer Choose the Leading Brand in Digital Music to Attract and Reward Customers.
May 17, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster, a division of Roxio , today announced that Citi and Energizer have chosen to attract and reward customers via a promotional partnership with the digital music service which offers the largest online catalog and broadest range of features. The ...
Vonage(R) Drops Residential Premium Unlimited Plan by $5 to $29.99; Subscribers Now Pay Only $29.99 Per Month For Unlimited Local, Toll and Long Distance Calling Throughout the US and Canada.
May 17, 2004 ... EDISON, N.J., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage, the leading broadband telephony provider today announced its Residential Premium Unlimited Plan has dropped from $34.99 per month to $29.99 per month. Features and hardware remain at no cost, with no annual contract and a money-back guarantee ...
Itronix Expands Product Line With New GoBook Q-200 Ultra-Rugged, Wireless Handheld Computer; World's Most Rugged, Advanced Wireless Handheld Available Exceeds All Durability Tests, Provides End-Users with Superior Tri-Radio Wireless Performance and Wireless Investment Protection.
May 17, 2004 ... SPOKANE, Wash., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Itronix Corp., a world-class developer of wireless, rugged mobile computing solutions, today introduced the GoBook(R) Q-200 handheld computer, the industry's first truly "ultra-rugged," advanced wireless handheld computing device. Designed to ...
American Academy of Family Physicians Welcomes Amicore's Support for 'Partners for Patients' Initiative; Amicore's New Suite of Clinical and Practice Management Solutions Reflect Initiative Principles of Affordability, Compatibility, Interoperability and Data Stewardship.
May 17, 2004 ... ANDOVER, Mass., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Amicore(R) announced today its declaration of support for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Partners for Patients initiative, which aims to provide physicians with access to affordable and robust electronic medical record solutions. ...
Pierre Dinand + Tim Girvin; Collaboration of Two Top Designers Forms the Shape and Visual Language of a New Prestige Brand for Fragrance.
May 17, 2004 ... NEW YORK, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today it was announced that two world- class designers have formed a creative alliance to formulate brand design programs for prestige beauty and fragrance clients worldwide. The collaboration called Pierre Dinand + Tim Girvin: Brand Design Masterworks ...
Platinum Supply and Demand Close to Balance in 2004.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - Palladium to Remain in Surplus; Fund Activity Steers Price Platinum Platinum supply and demand are expected to be more or less in balance in 2004, ending a run of five successive years of supply deficit, according to ...
Atmel Announces Industry's First ZigBee-Ready Chipset with Dedicated Controller, 868/900 MHz Radio & Stacks.
May 17, 2004 ... SAN JOSE, California, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Z-Link Solution Is the World's First, Architectured to Support ZigBee Applications Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today the industry's first turnkey solution for ZigBee(TM) systems. Atmel's Z-link solution ...
Launch of the Independent Healthcare Forum.
May 17, 2004 ... LONDON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A new organisation has been formed to represent independent healthcare providers. The Independent Healthcare Forum has been set up to provide its members with guidance on matters of regulation, a focus for the development of operational policies across ...
Kodak and Lexar Join Forces in Drive for Removable Digital Memory Market Leadership.
May 17, 2004 ... ROCHESTER, New York and FREMONT, California, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) and Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR) today announced they have formed a long-term agreement to gain a larger share of the market for removable digital memory products, driven ...
AEterna Laboratories Added to NASDAQ Biotech Index.
May 17, 2004 ... QUEBEC CITY, Canada, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AEterna Laboratories Inc. (TSX: AEL; Nasdaq: AELA) today announced that it has been selected to be added to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NBI) effective on Monday, May 24, 2004. All securities in the Index are listed on the NASDAQ ...