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According to In-Stat, Portable Entertainment Devices Continue to Proliferate

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:00:32 EST

The weak economy is taking its toll across most consumer markets. Electronics are no exception. Yet even the weak economy can’t overcome a broader migration to mobile and portable devices, as indicated by the proliferation of portable electronics categories. Portable electronics device shipments will grow more than 10% in 2009 versus 2008 according to market research firm, In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com).

Expand Networks gibt sofortige WAN-Optimierungsunterstützung für VMware View™ 4 für Zweigniederlassungsinstallationen bekannt

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:35:27 EST

Expand Networks (www.expand.com ) hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass das Unternehmen mit VMware kooperiert hat, um eine sofortige Unterstützung für alle VMware View™ 4 Fernanzeigeprotokolle in der gesamten Accelerator-Serie der WAN-Optimierungslösungen von Expand anzubieten und um somit auf sichere Art und Weise VMware View über das WAN zu ermöglichen, zu beschleunigen und zu kontrollieren. Expand, das sowohl TCP- als auch UDP-Übertragungsprotokolle unterstützt, bringt in nur einem einzigen Lösungspaket, das das neu integrierte Teradici PCoIP®-Protokoll umfasst, beträchtliche Vorteile mit sich und sorgt für eine Erweiterung des Funktionsumfangs aller VMware View-Protokolle.

Expand Networks Anuncia Suporte Imediato para Otimização de Rede de Longa Distância (WAN) com o VMware View ™ 4 para Implantação de Filiais

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:35:25 EST

A Expand Networks (www.expand.com) anunciou hoje que trabalhou com a VMware para fornecer suporte imediato para todos os protocolos de exibição remota do VMware View™ 4 em todas as soluções Accelerator de otimização de WAN da Expand para habilitar, acelerar e controlar o VMware View de WAN com segurança. Suportando tanto protocolos de transporte TCP quanto UDP, a Expand é a única que pode fornecer benefícios de ativação de todos os protocolos VMware View por meio de uma única solução, inclusive do recém-incorporado protocolo Teradici PCoIP®.

Expand Networks anuncia soporte de optimización WAN para VMware View ™ 4 en implementaciones de sucursales

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:35:22 EST

Expand Networks (www.expand.com ) anunció hoy que ha trabajado con VMware para brindar soporte inmediato a todos los protocolos de visualización remota VMware View™ 4 en toda su gama de soluciones de optimización de la red WAN, Accelerator, para habilitar, acelerar y controlar en forma segura el VMware View a través de dicha red. Al ofrecer soporte a los protocolos de transporte TCP y UDP, Expand puede brindar de manera excepcional, beneficios de habilitación a todos los protocolos VMware View en una única solución, que incluye su incorporación más reciente, el protocolo PCoIP® de Teradici.

Expand Networks annonce la prise en charge immédiate de l'optimisation des réseaux étendus WAN pour le déploiement de VMware View™ 4 dans les succursales

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:34:19 EST

Expand Networks (www.expand.com ) a annoncé aujourd'hui sa collaboration avec VMware pour la prise en charge immédiate de tous les protocoles d'affichage à distance VMware View™ 4 sur la gamme Accelerator des solutions d'optimisation WAN d'Expand pour valider, accélérer et contrôler en toute sécurité VMware View sur le WAN. Prenant en charge à la fois les protocoles de transport TCP et UDP, Expand présente l'avantage unique de valider tous les protocoles VMware View au sein d'une seule solution comprenant le protocole Teradici PCoIP® nouvellement intégré.

Seagate Introduces Its First Solid State Drive: Pulsar

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:05:27 EST

Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) today introduced the Seagate® Pulsar™ drive, the first product in its new enterprise solid state drive (SSD) family. Designed for enterprise blade and general server applications, the Pulsar drive uses single-level cell (SLC) technology, delivers up to 200GB capacity, and is built in a 2.5-inch small form factor with a SATA interface. The Pulsar drive leverages Seagate’s 30 years of leadership in meeting large enterprise customer needs in product development, qualification, and support.

Path to Process Excellence macht Vorteile der Geschäftsprozess-Verwaltung schneller sichtbar

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:36:15 EST

Liaison Technologies, ein führender unabhängiger Anbieter in den Bereichen Geschäftsprozess-Verwaltung (Business Process Management – BPM) und Integrationstechnologien, und die Software AG, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Infrastruktursoftware für Geschäftsprozesse, haben heute den „Path to Process Excellence“ (den „Weg hin zur Vortrefflichkeit“) – eine konzentrierte und strukturierte Forschungsmethodik zur Beschleunigung der Einführung von BPM-Technologien für größere Profitabilität und Wettbewerbsvorteile – gestartet.

Jupiter Systems Launches Enhancements to Award Winning PixelNet® Display Wall System at Integrated Systems Russia

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:00:33 EST

Integrated Systems Russia

GSI Commerce Announces Offering of Common Stock by Former Retail Convergence Inc. Stockholders

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:58:24 EST

Leading e-commerce and interactive marketing services provider, GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIC), today announced that certain former Retail Convergence Inc. stockholders have agreed to sell 2,129,801 of their shares of GSI common stock in a registered underwritten offering. The selling stockholders acquired their shares of GSI common stock in connection with GSI's acquisition of Retail Convergence Inc. Pursuant to the terms of a registration rights agreement entered into in connection with GSI's acquisition of RCI, GSI was required to file a registration statement which would permit the former stockholders of RCI to resell the shares of GSI common stock that they received as initial merger consideration in the acquisition. GSI will not receive any of the proceeds from the offering. Closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about Dec. 11, 2009, subject to customary closing conditions. The total number of shares of GSI common stock outstanding will not change as a result of this offering. Prior to the underwritten offering, the selling stockholders sold an additional 1.0 million shares to a private equity fund pursuant to the registration statement.

Former Valve Corporation Game Design Vet Kim Swift Joins Airtight Games

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:17:20 EST

Kim Swift, known best for her team lead role on the acclaimed title Portal, has joined Airtight Games as a Project Lead. She will build and lead a team in the development of games aimed at a more diverse audience.

Research and Markets: Mobile Widgets Market: Current and Future Trends, Key Drivers, Players, Issues and Recommendations

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:30:33 EST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6b3782/mobile_widgets_mar) has announced the addition of the "Mobile Widgets Market: Current and Future Trends, Key Drivers, Players, Issues and Recommendations" report to their offering.

Comcast y National Black Caucus of State Legislators (Caucus Nacional Afro-Estadounidense de Legisladores Estatales) se asocian para promover la implementación de banda ancha entre los afroamericanos

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:47:13 EST

Comcast Foundation anunció hoy que ha otorgado un subsidio de $50.000 dólares al National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL)(Caucus Nacional Afro-Estadounidense de Legisladores Estatales) para crear la “Beca legislativa sobre banda ancha de NBCSL/Comcast”, con el fin de aunar esfuerzos en investigación y desarrollo de nuevas soluciones para la implementación de banda ancha en la comunidad afroamericana.

Magnetek Receives Order for Wireless Controls from Mobile Hydraulic Industry Leader

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:13:36 EST

Magnetek, Inc. (NYSE:MAG) today announced the receipt of an order for over 1,000 wireless control systems valued at over $750,000. The systems, which incorporate Magnetek’s Enrange™ Flex Pro transmitters and mobile hydraulic receivers, will be used to remotely control the lifting motion of truck mounted cranes and provide control scheme intelligence. The systems are scheduled for delivery throughout calendar year 2010.

OPTi Inc. Announces that Apple Appeals Final Judgment in Patent Infringement Action

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:00:55 EST

OPTi Inc (OTCBB:OPTI) today announced that Apple Inc. is appealing the final judgment entered in this action by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on December 3, 2009, and "from all interlocutory orders that gave rise to that judgment, including, without limitation:"

Health Net Federal Services Develops Demonstration Video to Promote New Behavioral Health Services Program

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:36:54 EST

Health Net Federal Services, LLC (Health Net), the government operations division of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT), today announced the launch of its TRICARE Assistance Program (TRIAP) Demonstration Video. Health Net’s video introduces service members and their families in the TRICARE North Region to TRICARE’s TRIAP, providing Web-based video counseling with a licensed behavioral health clinician to military families experiencing personal life issues that impact their work and overall well-being.

Vic Hausmaninger to Speak on CRITICAL MASS: The Radio Show

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:20:33 EST

Vic Hausmaninger is scheduled to appear on OCTalkRadio.net’s most successful business talk show, CRITICAL MASS: The Radio Show Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 4:30-4:55 pm. The topic will be how Vic’s firm HBLA differentiates their CPA practice by working with business owners to make their business more valuable.

Emerson Extends Tender Offer for Avocent

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:06:28 EST

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced today that it has extended its tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT) to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Thursday, December 10, 2009. The offer was previously scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., EST, on December 7, 2009. All other terms and conditions of the tender offer remain unchanged.

Liaise Wins Collaboration Category of The Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal’s Emerging Tech Awards

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:05:32 EST

Liaise, whose software helps people stay on top of critical information buried in messaging systems like email, was chosen as the winner of the collaboration category at the annual Emerging Technology Awards presented by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal. The award was presented on December 3 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA.

Clearwire Corporation Announces Record Date for Planned Rights Offering

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:04:27 EST

As previously announced, Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) intends to pursue a rights offering of its Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. A record date of December 17, 2009 has been set for the planned rights offering.

Rackspace Hosting to Present at Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:04:09 EST

Rackspace® Hosting, Inc. (NYSE: RAX), the world’s leader in hosting and cloud computing, announced that John Engates, chief technology officer, and Jason Luce, vice president of Finance, will present at the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. PST.

Rosetta Stone Elects Ted Leonsis to Board of Directors

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:01:37 EST

Rosetta Stone Inc. (NYSE:RST), a leading provider of technology-based language learning solutions, announced today the appointment of Theodore (“Ted”) J. Leonsis as an independent director to the company’s Board of Directors. Leonsis, Vice Chairman Emeritus at AOL, is an accomplished entrepreneur and pioneer in the Internet industry. With Leonsis' election, the Rosetta Stone board has 8 members of which 7 are independent, outside directors.

Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Waiting Period Expires for the Proposed Sykes-ICT GROUP Transaction

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:45:23 EST

ICT GROUP, INC. (NASDAQ:ICTG) announced today that the 30-day waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 expired on December 3, 2009, with respect to its proposed acquisition by Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated. This was one of the conditions to the completion of the proposed acquisition.

Cell Phone Texting Causes Costly Collisions

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:31:29 EST

A new peril is taking center stage in the quest to keep our roads safe. Sending text messages while driving has become surprisingly common. And researchers say it represents a much greater risk to drivers than other distractions.

CORRECTING and REPLACING GetFugu, Inc. Launches “See It, Say It, Get It” Mobile Search Tool for BlackBerry

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:13:41 EST

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Lawson Software Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:02:59 EST

Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced that Stefan Schulz is being promoted to chief financial officer Jan. 1,2010, succeeding Robert Schriesheim, who is departing Lawson the same date to become CFO of Illinois-based Hewitt Associates, Inc. Schriesheim will continue to serve on the Lawson board as a non-employee director.

Ingersoll Rand to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Global Industries Conference

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:01:56 EST

Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR) announced today that Herbert L. Henkel, chairman and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss the company's long-term strategy, starting at 9:40 a.m. EST, Thursday, December 10, at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Global Industries Conference in New York.

Lawson Software Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Date and Conference Call

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:55:29 EST

Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced it will release its fiscal 2010 second quarter financial results on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, after the market closes. The company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its second quarter results and future outlook at 5 p.m. EST (4 p.m. CST) Jan. 7, 2010.

HealthPort, Inc. Announces Postponement of Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:50:31 EST

HealthPort, Inc., a top-25 company in the health information technology industry, (the “Company”) today announced that it intends to postpone use of its registration statement for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The registration statement was initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2009. The registration statement was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2009. No shares of the Company’s common stock have been sold pursuant to the registration statement.

Middle East’s Top Telecom Operators Gather in Dubai for the Launch of Region’s Premier Telecoms Conference

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:39:24 EST

Informa Telecoms & Media is proud to announce the launch of its 14^th Annual GSM>3G Middle East Telco World Summit, being held from 7-8 December 2009, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two day strategic conference and exhibition, supported by strategic operator partner Etisalat, includes 85 leading telecommunications and mobile operators from the region and beyond along with over 100 international ICT vendors. The event is being attended by over 2,500 decision makers from 80 plus countries to learn about the strategies that are shaping the future of telecommunications in the Arab world.

Warner Bros. Pictures International Joins with Orange Sky Golden Harvest Group of Cinemas in Hong Kong and Taiwan (Vie Show Cinemas), MCL Cinemas of Hong Kong and The Grand in Hong Kong to Forge New Frontiers in Digital Cinema in Asia

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:33:32 EST

Continuing its commitment to deliver high quality entertainment across multiple formats, Warner Bros. Pictures International (WBPI) has entered into digital cinema deployment agreements directly with several key cinema circuits to advance the conversion to digital cinema throughout Asia. Under agreements with Golden Harvest Cinemas Hong Kong and Vie Show Cinemas Taiwan of Orange Sky Golden Harvest Group (OSGH), the leading exhibitor group in Asia; MCL (Multiplex Cinema Ltd.), one of Hong Kong’s leading cinema circuits; and The Grand, the territory’s largest cineplex, Warner Bros. will supply digital feature films to DCI-compliant digital projection systems installed by these circuits. The Studio will make financial contributions towards their recoupment. The announcement was made jointly today by Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President, Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures International (WBPI); Fiona Chow, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Orange Sky Golden Harvest Group; Simon Tan, General Manager of Vie Show Cinemas Taiwan; Grace Wong, Group General Manager, Kadokawa Intercontinental Group Holdings Limited; and Raymond Chan, Director of The Grand and Director, Property Development of the Shaw Group.

GlobalSCAPE Announces Investment Term Sheet with CoreTrace

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:31:21 EST

GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GSB), a leading developer of secure information exchange solutions, today announced that it has entered into an investment term sheet with CoreTrace Corporation, a privately held software company based in Austin, Texas. CoreTrace develops and sells the most tamper-proof and scalable enterprise application whitelisting solution, BOUNCER by CoreTrace™. Subject to definitive agreements, GlobalSCAPE will invest in CoreTrace in return for an equity position and a seat on the CoreTrace board of directors.

Applied Materials Obtains German Merger Control Clearance in Connection with Semitool Tender Offer

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:29:31 EST

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) today announced that it has obtained clearance from the Federal Cartel Office of Germany under German merger control law in connection with Applied’s announced $11.00 per share cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Semitool, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMTL).

Microchip Technology to Present at the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:28:29 EST

Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, announced today that the Company will present at the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time). Presenting for the Company will be Mr. Eric Bjornholt, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be made available by Barclays, and can be accessed on the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. The replay of the webcast will be available for a period of 7 days following the presentation.

City of Atlanta Awards Insituform Two Contracts Totaling $15.9 Million to Rehabilitate Sewer Pipes

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:24:51 EST

The City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management has awarded Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INSU) two contracts with a combined value of $15.9 million for the rehabilitation of sewer pipes in Atlanta neighborhoods as part of the City’s Clean Water Atlanta Program.

VisionShare® to Provide Secure Access to the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) and Local Health Information Exchanges (HIE)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:18:05 EST

VisionShare, one of the nation’s largest and most secure health information exchanges for administrative transactions, today announced plans to expand support for the exchange of clinical transactions on its platform and making connectivity to the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) and state and community-based Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) available to its customers.

AmpliVox Shows Off Its 40 Plus Non-Sound Lecterns and Podiums with All New Catalog

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:05:10 EST

A new non-sound lectern catalog has been published by AmpliVox Sound Systems to highlight the extensive variety of lectern and podium styles offered. This new catalog illustrates AmpliVox's wide selection to meet the varying needs of presenters and public speakers; from educators, event planners, government staff, business executives, meeting organizers, conference leaders, trainers, and worship leaders. “Our wide variety of non-sound lecterns truly provides a style for every speaking need," commented Don Roth, AmpliVox Sound Systems CEO.

ModusLink Global Solutions Reports Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2010

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:04:13 EST

ModusLink Global Solutions^™, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2010 ended October 31, 2009.

COADE PV Elite December 8 Webinar on CodeCalc User Automatic Upgrades to PV Elite for Vessel and Exchanger Design and Analysis

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:02:54 EST

COADE, Inc. has scheduled a webinar on December 8 at 12 Noon CST for those CodeCalc users who are to be automatically upgraded to COADE PV Elite effective January 2010. At that time, CodeCalc, which has been a part of the PV Elite for some time, will no longer be available for purchase as a separate program.

Time Warner Cable and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Announce Extension of Carriage Agreement

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:02:20 EST

Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced today that they have entered into a one-year extension of their retransmission consent agreement. The extension ensures that Time Warner Cable customers will have uninterrupted access to Sinclair’s broadcast television stations.

STR Announces Partial Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:01:51 EST

STR Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STRI) today announced that the underwriters of its initial public offering of 12,300,000 shares, which closed on November 12, 2009, have partially exercised the over-allotment option granted by the selling stockholders and have purchased an additional 1,695,000 shares at the initial public offering price of $10 per share. The closing of the over-allotment option occurred today. STR will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares as a result of the exercise of the over-allotment option.