Companies news of 2008-06-12 (page 1)
TechTeam Global Continues Management TransformationTechTeam adds senior leadership in...
Mattson Technology Appoints Andrew J. Moring as Chief Financial OfficerAnnounces...
Salesforce.com Chief Financial Officer to Present at William Blair Growth ConferenceEvent...
Ikanos Communications Appoints Elizabeth Fetter to Board of Directors
Imation Corp. Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
CDI Selected by Prime Solar Ltd to Provide Engineering Design for Polysilicon Project in...
Satyam Positioned in the 'Challengers' Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Performance...
Tucows Collaborates with NameMedia's Afternic.com to auction daily inventory of expired...
General Dynamics Awarded USD $67 Million Modification to Previously Awarded U.S. Army...
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TechTeam Global Continues Management TransformationTechTeam adds senior leadership in Europe and announces Chief Financial Officer transition plan
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechTeam Global, Inc. , a worldwide provider of information technology (IT), enterprise support and business process outsourcing services, today announced two executive management changes as a part of a planned transformation of the Company's leadership. Peter Keane will join TechTeam as Director of Business Process Improvement for EMEA. Additionally, the Company has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer to succeed Marc J. Lichtman, TechTeam's current Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, who will leave the Company after a transition period.
Mr. Keane will be responsible for driving ongoing operational process improvement in delivery centers across EMEA. He has 25 years of experience in information technology service management with a strong track record in design, implementation and growth of multi-country Service Desk operations. Prior to joining TechTeam, Mr. Keane was Managed Service Centre Director for Unisys EMEA for nine years. He has also led a software and services company focused on Service Desk technology and consultancy. Mr. Keane has Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Greenwich University.
On June 12, 2008, the Company and Mr. Lichtman reached agreement on a plan to ensure a smooth and effective transition to a new Chief Financial Officer. Under the agreement, Mr. Lichtman will remain with TechTeam until the earlier of the completion of the Company's search for a successor or August 15, 2008. The full terms of the agreement will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company remains confident in its financial statements, and this transition is not related to any accounting or financial reporting concerns.
"Over the last several months, we have moved aggressively to transform our leadership team to enhance our ability to achieve our strategic objectives," said Gary J. Cotshott, President and Chief Executive Officer of TechTeam Global, Inc. "In recent announcements, we have communicated the addition of four experienced senior leaders with deep skills and global expertise. Now we are pleased to welcome Peter Keane to our global leadership team. Peter's experience and passion for excellence will help us drive higher levels of operational performance, ensuring that we deliver consistent, high quality global service for our customers."
"We are also continuing this transformation through our search for a new Chief Financial Officer who possesses strong technical skills, multi-faceted global experience and will drive deep levels of engagement across our present and future investor community," said Cotshott. "I commend Marc's significant contributions as a key member of the leadership team. Marc has successfully led the finance and accounting functions through a period of substantial growth and increased complexity. During Marc's tenure, the Company completed eight acquisitions and grew from $88 million in revenue in 2003 to $222 million in 2007. The Company has greatly benefited from his tireless efforts, professionalism and high ethical standards. We are grateful that Marc's commitment to the Company will continue in order to facilitate a smooth transition in the CFO role. Marc has my deepest appreciation along with that of the full leadership team and our Board of Directors."
About TechTeam Global, Inc.
TechTeam Global, Inc. is a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services to Fortune 1000 corporations, multinational companies, product providers, small and medium- sized companies, and government entities. TechTeam's ability to integrate computer services into a flexible, ITIL-based solution is a key element of its strategy. Partnerships with some of the world's "best-in-class" corporations provide TechTeam with unique expertise and experience in providing information technology support solutions. For information about TechTeam Global, Inc. and its services, call 800-522-4451 from the United States or visit our Web sites at http://www.techteam.com/ and http://www.techteam.eu/. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "TEAM."
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TechTeam Global, Inc.
CONTACT: Marc Lichtman, VP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; or Chris Donohue, VP, Global Strategy & Marketing, both of TechTeam Global, Inc., +1-248-357-2866
Web site: http://www.techteam.com/ http://www.techteam.eu/
Mattson Technology Appoints Andrew J. Moring as Chief Financial OfficerAnnounces Resignation of William L. Turner
FREMONT, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mattson Technology, Inc. , a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor process equipment used to manufacture Integrated Circuits (or ICs), today announced that the Mattson Board of Directors has appointed Andrew J. Moring as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. William I. Turner has tendered his resignation from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities.
Mr. Moring has served as Mattson's Senior Vice President and Controller since 2006. Prior to joining Mattson, he spent 17 years at Applied Materials, Inc. in operational and financial positions. His last position at Applied was Vice President of Global Internal Audit.
"We are very appreciative of Bill's contributions and we wish him well," said David Dutton, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Bill has made significant contributions to Mattson in his previous role as chairman of the Audit Committee and as CFO. We are fortunate to have a finance executive of Andy Moring's caliber to assume the CFO role. Andy's knowledge of Mattson and in-depth industry experience make him the ideal finance leader to effect strong returns on our new product investments."
About Mattson Technology, Inc.
Mattson Technology, Inc. is a leading supplier of dry strip equipment and the second largest supplier of rapid thermal processing equipment in the global semiconductor industry. The company's strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900. Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: http://www.mattson.com/.
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Mattson Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: Laura Guerrant of Guerrant Associates, +1-808-882-1467, fax, +1-808-882-1267, lguerrant@guerrantir.com, for Mattson Technology, Inc.
Web site: http://www.mattson.com/
Salesforce.com Chief Financial Officer to Present at William Blair Growth ConferenceEvent to be Webcast Live on salesforce.com's Investor Relations Website
SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salesforce.com , the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) today announced that Graham Smith, Chief Financial Officer of salesforce.com, will present at the William Blair Growth Conference on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 2:20pm (CDT) / 12:20pm (PDT), in Chicago.
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An audio webcast of Mr. Smith's presentation will be available on salesforce.com's website at http://www.salesforce.com/investor.
About salesforce.com
Salesforce.com is the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). The company's portfolio of SaaS applications, including its award-winning CRM, available at http://www.salesforce.com/products/, has revolutionized the ways that customers manage and share business information over the Internet. The company's Force.com PaaS enables customers, developers and partners to build powerful on-demand applications that deliver the benefits of multi-tenancy across the enterprise. Applications built on the Force.com platform, available at http://www.force.com/, can be easily shared, exchanged and installed with a few simple clicks via salesforce.com's AppExchange marketplace available at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange/.
As of April 30, 2008, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 43,600 customers including ABN AMRO, Dow Jones Newswires, Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, Sprint Nextel, and SunTrust Banks. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM". For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com/, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.
Copyright (c) 2008 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce and the "no software" logo are registered trademarks of salesforce.com, inc., and salesforce.com owns other registered and unregistered trademarks. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Salesforce.com
CONTACT: David Havlek, Investor Relations of salesforce.com, +1-415-536-2171, dhavlek@salesforce.com; or Gordon Evans, Public Relations of salesforce.com, +1-415-536-7608, gevans@salesforce.com
Web site: http://www.salesforce.com/
Ikanos Communications Appoints Elizabeth Fetter to Board of Directors
FREMONT, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ikanos Communications, Inc. , a leading developer and provider of advanced broadband solutions for the digital home, today announced that Elizabeth Fetter has been appointed to Ikanos' board of directors as a Non-Executive Director.
Fetter's experience includes over 25 years in senior business roles, most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer of Jacent Technologies, Inc. She was also CEO of QRS Corporation and NorthPoint Communications, and held senior management positions at US West, SBC Communications, and Pacific Bell. In addition she has held board seats at eight leading technology companies, including Quantum Corp., Symmetricom, QRS, NorthPoint, General Magic and Vivus Corp.
"We are pleased to have Liz join our board of directors," said G. Venkatesh, chairman of the board. "Her extensive board-level and senior management experience, particularly in the areas of communications technology and electronic commerce, will be a valuable addition as we focus on the worldwide trend towards interactive broadband services."
About Ikanos Communications, Inc.
Ikanos Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced broadband solutions for the digital home. The company's multi-mode VDSL2/ADSLx, network processor and other products power the access infrastructure and customer premises equipment for many of the world's leading network equipment manufacturers and telecommunications service providers. For more information, visit http://www.ikanos.com/.
(C) 2008 Ikanos Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ikanos Communications, Ikanos, the Ikanos logo, Ikanos Programmable Operating System, CleverConnect, Eagle, Fiber Fast, Fusiv, Fx, FxS, LoopNostics, RRA, SmartLeap and VLR are among the trademarks or registered trademarks of Ikanos.
Ikanos Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, Bonnie Mott, +1-510-438-5360, bmott@ikanos.com, or Media Relations, Margo Westfall, +1-510-438-6276, mwestfall@ikanos.com, both of Ikanos Communications
Web site: http://www.ikanos.com/
Imation Corp. Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
OAKDALE, Minn., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Imation Corp. is scheduled to release the company's second quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 6:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT). A teleconference for the financial community and a live webcast are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM CDT.
The live webcast of the teleconference will be available on the Internet at http://www.imation.com/ or http://www.streetevents.com/. A replay of this webcast will be available at either of these websites through Tuesday, July 29, 2008. A taped replay of the teleconference will be available beginning at 1:00 PM CDT, July 22, 2008 until 5:00 PM CDT on July 27, 2008 by dialing 866-837-8032 (access # 1249095).
All remarks made during the teleconference will be current at the time of the call and the replay will not be updated to reflect any subsequent material developments.
About Imation Corp.
Imation Corp. is focused on the development, manufacture and supply of removable data storage products spanning the four pillars of magnetic, optical, flash and removable hard disk storage as well as consumer technology products. Imation Corp.'s global brand portfolio, in addition to the Imation brand, includes the Memorex brand, one of the most widely recognized names in the consumer electronics industry, famous for the slogan, "Is it live or is it Memorex?" Imation is also the exclusive licensee of the TDK Life on Record brand, one of the world's leading recording media brands. Additional information about Imation is available on the company's website at http://www.imation.com/, or by calling 1-888-466-3456.
Imation Corp.
CONTACT: Brad Allen, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations of Imation Corp., +1-651-704-5818, bdallen@imation.com
Web site: http://www.imation.com/
CDI Selected by Prime Solar Ltd to Provide Engineering Design for Polysilicon Project in Germany
PHILADELPHIA, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CDI Corp. announced today that its CDI Engineering Solutions division has been selected by Prime Solar Pty Ltd, Australia, to provide basic engineering procurement and detailed engineering design for a polysilicon manufacturing facility near Leipzig, Germany.
The polysilicon plant, which is expected to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2010, will have a production capacity of 5,000 metric tons per year. The plant will primarily provide polysilicon feedstock for Prime Solar's multicrystalline wafer manufacturing facility to be installed adjacent to the polysilicon plant.
"We value CDI's global depth of experience and design expertise in the polysilicon arena," said Dr. Dilawar Singh, Chairman and CEO of Prime Solar. "We look forward to utilizing their skills to help us create a new facility that will provide us with an ongoing reliable inventory of feedstock."
"We are pleased in the confidence Prime Solar demonstrated in our polysilicon plant design capabilities," said Robert Giorgio, President of CDI Engineering Solutions. "CDI Engineering Solutions has successfully designed trichlorosilane and polysilicon plants around the world and we look forward to applying our engineering skills towards development of a plant that will help meet the growing demand for solar energy."
About CDI
Headquartered in Philadelphia, CDI Corp. is a leading provider of engineering and information technology outsourcing solutions and professional staffing. Its operating units include CDI Engineering Solutions, CDI IT Solutions, CDI AndersElite Limited and Management Recruiters International, Inc. Visit CDI at http://www.cdicorp.com/.
About Prime Solar
Headquartered in Perth, Australia, Prime Solar plans to establish polysilicon and wafer manufacturing facilities in the Saxony-Anhalt State of Germany to supply quality multicrystalline wafers to the global solar photovoltaic industry. Prime Solar is promoted by Dr. Dilawar Singh, who has a Ph. D. in Solar Energy and over 25 years of experience in the solar energy fields. Visit Prime Solar at http://www.primesolar.com.au/ .
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by words like "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "could," "should" and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Because these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic conditions and levels of capital spending by customers in the industries that we serve; the availability and cost of qualified labor; our level of success in attracting, training, and retaining qualified management personnel and other staff employees; changes in customers' attitudes towards outsourcing; credit risks associated with our customers; changes in tax laws and other government regulations; the possibility of incurring liability for our activities; our performance on customer contracts; and government policies or judicial decisions adverse to our businesses. More detailed information about some of these risks and uncertainties may be found in our filings with the SEC, particularly in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-K's.
CDI Corp.
CONTACT: Vincent J. Webb, VP, Communications & Marketing of CDI Corp., +1-215-636-1240, vince.webb@cdicorp.com
Web site: http://www.cdicorp.com/ http://www.primesolar.com.au/
Satyam Positioned in the 'Challengers' Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Performance Management Services, North AmericaEvaluation based on completeness of vision and ability to execute
HYDERABAD, India, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Satyam Computer Services Ltd. , a leading global business and information technology services provider, today announced that it has been positioned in the "Challengers" quadrant of Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence (BI) and Performance Management (PM) Services, North America."
"Satyam's position in the Challengers Quadrant in BI and PM services aligns well with our corporate strategy and new tagline: 'Business Transformation. Together.'" said Kiran Cavale, Global Head of Satyam's BI & PM Practice. "Specifically, I believe it reflects our ability to work with customers to transform their business operations through our extensive suite of offerings."
The report was authored by Neil Chandler, Susanne Karlsson and Alex Soejarto, and published May 30. It analyzes the market for BI and PM solution implementation services (in North America). The relative positioning of vendors in this Magic Quadrant is based on both inclusion criteria and key criteria for evaluating ability to execute and completeness of vision. Consulting and system integration (C&SI) projects require a blend of business, industry, technology, project and program management skills that must align with the company's objectives, institutional and business cultures, and employees.
About Satyam
Satyam , a leading global business and information technology services company, delivers consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in 20* industries and 63* countries.
Satyam leverages deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance. The company's 51,127* professionals excel in engineering and product development, supply chain management, client relationship management, business process quality, business intelligence, enterprise integration, and infrastructure management, among other key capabilities.
Satyam development and delivery centers in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Hungary, Egypt, UAE, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia serve 654* clients, including more than one third of the Fortune 500. For more information, see http://www.satyam.com/.
*As of March 31, 2008
About the Magic Quadrant
The Gartner Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2008 by Gartner, Inc., and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Satyam undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks associated with our business, please see the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 6-K concerning the quarter ended December 31, 2007, furnished to the United States Securities Exchange Commission on January 28, 2008 and the other reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission from time to time. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov/.
This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from Satyam and that will contain detailed information about Satyam and its management, as well as financial statements.
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
CONTACT: For clarifications, MediaRelations@Satyam.com; or Global PR representatives: India: Vishwesh Iyer, +91-98200-53697, vishwesh.iyer@ogilvy.com, or US: Siobhan Aalders, +1-212-880-5341, or +1-347-387-0733, Siobhan.Aalders@ogilvypr.com, or Europe: Clare Gibbins, +44-20-7309-1037, clare.gibbins@uk.ogilvypr.com; or Asia-Pacific: Reshma Wad Jain, +65-6737-4844, or +65-981-40507, Reshma@wer1.net; or Simon Murphy, +61(02)8281-3826, simon@howorth.com.au, all for Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
Web site: http://www.satyam.com/
Tucows Collaborates with NameMedia's Afternic.com to auction daily inventory of expired domain namesAdds another revenue stream for resellers and makes buying expired names easier
TORONTO, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tucows Inc., a leading provider of Internet services to web hosting companies and ISPs worldwide, has announced an exclusive agreement with Afternic to auction Tucows' large daily inventory of expired domain names. Starting today, thousands of daily expired domains from Tucows are automatically available for auction on Afternic (http://www.afternic.com/), where the public can bid on and purchase names through a simple and easy-to-use interface.
"Working with Afternic is a winning proposition for our resellers and for people looking to buy expired names," says Bill Sweetman, General Manager, Tucows Domain Portfolio. "We have over eight million domains under management and thousands expiring every day, so this deal provides us with a great way to share revenue with our resellers while participating in Afternic's popular secondary domain name marketplace."
"We are thrilled to have such a huge stream of expired domain names flowing into Afternic from Tucows," says Pete Lamson, NameMedia Marketplace's Senior Vice President and General Manager. "This additional expired domain name inventory significantly enhances our ability to provide a wide range of domain options to small to medium-sized business owners looking to purchase a great name."
This collaboration for expired domain name auctions adds another way Tucows shares revenue with its Domain Service resellers. Fully integrated into the Tucows Domain Service, the expired domain auction program lets resellers receive a share of the gross sale price of any expired domain (that was originally registered through them) sold in the Afternic marketplace. There is no charge for Tucows Domains Service resellers to participate in this program.
In addition to expired domain name auctions, Tucows Domains Service Resellers benefit from a reseller-friendly domain name package that includes a large selection of popular TLDs; the ability to sell premium domain names from the secondary domain name market; a powerful domain name suggestion tool; free WHOIS Privacy and Managed DNS with each domain name sold; and a 50 per cent share of net domain parking program revenue.
About Tucows
Tucows provides Internet services for web hosting companies and ISPs. Through our global network of over 9,000 service providers we provide millions of email boxes and manage over eight million domains. Tucows is an accredited registrar with ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). We hold a domain name portfolio of approximately 150,000 domain names that are available for sale, monetized through advertising and support our wholesale Personal Names Service. Our Retail division sells Tucows services to consumers and small business owners through Domain Direct, IYD (It's Your Domain) and NetIdentity. Tucows.com remains one of the most popular software download sites on the Internet. For more information please visit: http://about.tucows.com/.
About NameMedia
NameMedia operates a leading targeted online media business and a leading online marketplace for premium domain names. Further information is available at http://www.namemedia.com/.
Tucows Inc.
CONTACT: Leona Hobbs, Director of Communications, Tucows Inc., (416) 538-5450, lhobbs@tucows.com
General Dynamics Awarded USD $67 Million Modification to Previously Awarded U.S. Army RG-31 Mk5 Contract
LONDON, Ontario, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC), in support of the Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS), has awarded a USD $67.3 million modification to a previously awarded contract for RG-31 Mk5 vehicles to General Dynamics Land Systems -- Canada. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company's parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics .
Under this contract modification, General Dynamics Land Systems -- Canada will provide 111 RG-31 Mk5E Mine Protected Vehicles. The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government. Under this contract modification, General Dynamics Land Systems
-- Canada will provide the program management while BAE Systems Land Systems OMC of South Africa will manufacture the vehicles. Deliveries will occur from August 2008 to October 2008.
Since February 2005, the TACOM LCMC has ordered RG-31 vehicles based on Operational Need Statements (ONS) by the U.S. Army for route clearance vehicles. This is the third ONS requirement supported by TACOM LCMC. Under the previous ONS 1 and ONS 2, 148 RG-31 Mk3 and 307 RG-31 Mk5 vehicles were ordered. In total, including this modification, 566 RG-31 vehicles have been ordered to meet the ONS requirement.
The 111 RG-31 Mk5E vehicles ordered under ONS 3 are similar to the 600 RG-31 Mk5E vehicles ordered by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) for its Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
General Dynamics Land Systems -- Canada, located in London, Ontario, Canada is a business unit of General Dynamics Land Systems of Sterling Heights, Michigan. For over 30 years, more than 1800 highly skilled technical employees have designed, manufactured, delivered and supported to global customers a unique family of light armoured vehicles (LAV). More information on the company is available at http://www.gdlscanada.com/.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 84,000 people worldwide and reported 2007 revenues of $27.2 billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.generaldynamics.com/
General Dynamics Land Systems -- Canada
CONTACT: Ken Yamashita of General Dynamics Land Systems -- Canada, +1-519-964-5813, Fax: +1-519-964-5488, yamashik@gdls.com
Web site: http://www.generaldynamics.com/ http://www.gdlscanada.com/
KEMET Recognizes FY08 Patent Recipients
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KEMET Corporation honored its FY08 United States patent recipients at its annual Patent Awards Luncheon on May 22, 2008. KEMET employees received patents in areas such as low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) capacitor design, novel ceramic capacitor electrode compositions, formation of dielectrics on tantalum and aluminum, and design of new capacitor manufacturing equipment. Each patent holder received a commemorative plaque and got a chance to summarize his or her invention and explain its importance. Plaques representing the twelve new patents joined the more than 100 already on display on the Patent Wall at KEMET's US Innovation Center in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
"It was a distinct pleasure to officially recognize these scientists who have provided us with some of the most innovative ideas and cutting-edge products in the industry," said Dr. Philip Lessner, KEMET's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Scientist. "Their work is evidence of our continued pursuit of excellence in capacitance technology. It also helps ensure that KEMET, as The Capacitance Company, remains a technology leader."
KEMET employees currently hold 79 active US patents.
US Patents Issued During Fiscal Year 2008:
7,207,103-Powder Compaction Press and Method for Manufacturing of
Capacitor Anodes
Inventor: Jeff Poltorak
7,211,740-Valve Metal Electromagnetic Interference Filter
Inventor: Mike Randall
7,221,554-Method of Electrolytic Deposition of an Intrinsically Conductive
Polymer Upon a Non-Conductive Substrate
Inventors: Keith Brenneman, Keith Moore, Phil Lessner
7,248,462-Method of Anodizing Valve Metal Derived Anode Bodies and
Electrolyte Therefor
Inventors: Brian Melody, Tony Kinard, David Wheeler
7,277,269-Refractory Metal Nickel Electrodes for Capacitors
Inventors: Daniel Barber, Aiying Wang, Mike Randall, Aziz Tajuddin
7,280,342-Low Inductance High ESR Capacitor
Inventors: Mike Randall, Allen Hill, Peter Blais, Garry Renner, Randal
Vaughan, Aziz Tajuddin
7,291,235-Thermal Dissipating Capacitor and Electrical Component
Comprising Same
Inventor: John Prymak
7,292,429-Low Inductance Capacitor
Inventors: Mike Randall, John Prymak, Aziz Tajuddin
7,330,347-Capacitor
Inventors: Helge Clasen, Ralf Deisenhofer
7,342,773-Capacitor containing Aluminum Anode Foil Anodized in Low Water
Content Glycerine-Phosphate Electrolyte
Inventors: Albert Harrington, Tony Kinard, Brian Melody, David Wheeler,
Duane Stenzinger
7,342,775-Fluted Anode with Minimal Density Gradients and Capacitor
Comprising Same
Inventors: Randy Hahn, Jake Qiu
7,348,194-Electrode Compositions Containing Carbon Nanotubes for Solid
Electrolyte Capacitors
Inventors: Antony Chacko, James Chen, Randy Hahn, Tony Kinard, Phil
Lessner, Brian Melody
KEMET Corporation applies world-class service and quality to deliver industry-leading, high-performance capacitance solutions to its customers around the world. KEMET offers the world's most complete line of surface- mount and through-hole capacitor technologies across tantalum, ceramic, film, aluminum, electrolytic, and paper dielectrics. KEMET's common stock is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KEM. Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com/.
Contact: Dean W. Dimke
Director of Corporate and
Marketing Communication
954-766-2809
deandimke@kemet.com
KEMET Corporation
CONTACT: Dean W. Dimke, Director of Corporate and Marketing Communication, +1-954-766-2809, deandimke@kemet.com
Web site: http://www.kemet.com/
Micromem featured in industry publication
TORONTO, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micromem Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: MMTIF) is pleased to announce that it has been featured in the industry publication Compound Semiconductor magazine.
(click here for the article: http://files.newswire.ca/651/micro-mag.pdf)
Please note the attached article has been reproduced by kind permission of Compound Semiconductor magazine and IOP Publishing. The following link will direct you to the company's website: http://www.compoundsemiconductor.net/
Listing: NASD OTC-Bulletin Board - Symbol: "MMTIF"
Shares issued: 79,661,879
SEC File No: 0-26005
About Micromem Technologies Inc.
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Micromem Technologies, Inc. (http://www.micromeminc.com/) is focused on the development of magnetic random access memory (MRAM) and sensor technology.
Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements about plans and expectations regarding products and opportunities, demand and acceptance of new or existing products, capital resources and future financial results are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause Micromem's actual results in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or suggested herein. These uncertainties and risks include, without limitation, the inherent uncertainty of research, product development and commercialization, the impact of competitive products and patents, our ability to fund our current and future business strategies and respond to the effect of economic and business conditions generally as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Micromem's filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission. There can be no guarantee that Micromem will be able to enter into any commercial arrangements on terms that are favorable to it, or at all. For more information, please refer to Micromem's Annual Report on Form 20-F and its Form 6-Ks as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Micromem is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Micromem Technologies Inc.
CONTACT: Jason Baun, Chief Information Officer, 1-877-388-8930
Elephant Talk Announces CEO Interview Available Online
ORANGE, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elephant Talk Communications, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ETAK) , an international telecom and multimedia content distributor, today announced that CEO Steven van der Velden has been interviewed on RedChip Internet TV, a business-oriented online interview program.
The webcast interview, which was conducted June 5, 2008 in conjunction with the company's presentation at RedChip's Small-Cap Investor Conference in San Francisco, is accessible at http://www.redchip.com/ by following links to the RedChip San Francisco Conference Webcast Presentations.
The interview highlighted the company's unique status as a cross-border telecom system integrator and its positioning as a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), assisting global mobile operators in offering sophisticated telecom services to their base of virtual network operators around the world.
Elephant Talk's entire presentation to the analysts and brokers and individual investor's at the conference -- including PowerPoint slides -- can also be accessed online via RedChip's Web site, http://www.redchip.com/.
About Elephant Talk Communications, Inc.
Elephant Talk Communications is positioning itself as an international telecom operator and enabler/systems integrator to the multimedia industry by facilitating the distribution of all forms of content as well as mobile and fixed telecom services to global telecommunications consumers. The company provides traditional telecom services, media streaming, and distribution services primarily to the business-to-business (B2B) community within the telecommunications market where it has a presence. The company's global footprint as a fully licensed carrier, supported by its propriety IN (Intelligent Network) and Billing/CRM (Client Relationship Management) Systems, has been designed to offer cutting-edge solutions to the increasingly competitive global multimedia industry. Elephant Talk's telecommunications platform eliminates the usual limitations caused by national borders, networks, devices or media and, therefore, enables its B2B customers to operate as independent telecom and multimedia distribution organizations. Elephant Talk is also a system integrator and developer for mobile telecom and content distribution solutions; and, as a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), the company has positioned itself as the premier outsourcing partner for both Mobile Network Operators (MNO's) as well as for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO's). At the same time, ETAK assists its MNO partners to more efficiently provide a broad range of sophisticated services to their own existing base of MVNO's. ETAK is positioning itself as the preferred MVNE partner of the larger, global Mobile Operators and currently operates sophisticated networks in over a dozen markets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. For more information, visit: http://www.elephanttalk.com/.
Elephant Talk Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: At the Company, Steven van der Velden, + 31 20 653 59 16, info@elephanttalk.com; or Investor Relations, RedChip Companies Inc., Jon Cunningham, 1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447, Ext. 107), info@redchip.com
Web site: http://www.elephanttalk.com/ http://www.redchip.com/
Hop-on's '3G Our Phone' vs Apple's 3G iPhone(TM) for AT&T and T-Mobile Networks
IRVINE, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hop-on, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HPNN) unveiled its new series of phones today. The phones range from the Disposable HOP1800 phone at $10 to the HOP1809, a true 3G phone for under $125.
Peter Michaels, President of Hop-on, stated, "We are constantly striving to bring the best technology into the hands of the consumer at the lowest price possible. I think we have hit a homerun with our new line of phones, especially the HOP1809."
The HOP1809 compared to the iPhone(TM) is smaller in length and width. With true 3G technology, the HOP1809 offers users a wider range of services than ever before. This includes video calls, wireless data, and faster delivery speeds on both the down and uplink, all in a cool looking, lightweight aluminum sleek phone.
Michaels further stated, "Unlike the iPhone(TM), the camera view finder at the front of the HOP1809 (http://hop-on.com/hop18093g.html) has the capability of facilitating true video conference calls. I'm really excited with this new series."
The 1800 Series of Hop-on phones are in production and will be available everywhere by 3Q 2008. Hop-on will be making its US debut at the MLB All-star game at Yankee stadium in New York City July 14th weekend.
About Hop-on, Inc.
HOP-ON (HPNN-Pink Sheets) develops and markets wireless phones and accessories for emerging market and other domestic carriers and is best known for developing the world's first disposable cell phone. Currently, HOP-ON is expanding into value-added services, like mobile gambling and SMS wagering. HOP-ON's exclusive software will allow users to stream live interactive feed from legal jurisdictions to play poker, blackjack, roulette and baccarat on personal cell phones.
For more information, visit http://www.hop-on.com/.
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All Statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and further events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Hop-on, Inc.
Danny Coleman (949) 756-9008
Hop-on, Inc.
CONTACT: Danny Coleman of Hop-on, Inc., +1-949-756-9008
Web site: http://www.hop-on.com/
Braemar Introduces the ER920W Wireless Cardiac Arrhythmia MonitorER920W Showcased at HRS Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Braemar, Inc., a subsidiary of Biotel, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BTEL) and a world leader in ambulatory cardiac monitoring devices, has introduced the ER920W, an advanced wireless device that integrates cardiac arrhythmia monitoring and cell phone technologies in one unit. The ER920W is a digital loop recorder with on-board arrhythmia detection algorithms for automatic detection, recording and immediate transmission of patient data files to a service center for analysis and physician attention. Transmission occurs without patient interaction and without connection through a separate cell phone, reducing potential anomalies in the prescribed testing routine and avoiding the possibility of the patient forgetting to carry the cell phone. The device, which has FDA 510(k) clearance, was showcased at the recent Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) conference in San Francisco.
The ER920W connects the patient to a 24/7 monitoring center. Its telecommunications architecture, including cellular network, Internet and Braemar's proprietary LINX Management software interface, allows for bidirectional data flow, so the physician can monitor the patient's cardiac events and remotely program the device as required. The cellular transmitter embedded in the ER920W uses a "Quad-Band" modem for maximum flexibility and is compatible with both GSM and GPRS cellular networks.
"The ER920W is an advanced arrhythmia monitor with proprietary technology that we believe represents the next generation of cardiac event monitoring," Harry Strandquist, President of Braemar, Inc. said. "The ER920W provides faster patient diagnosis, improves patient compliance and is far superior to the current cumbersome transmission method. This device is the first in a series of Braemar wireless arrhythmia monitoring products currently under development."
Cardiac arrhythmia monitors are worn by patients for up to 30 days to document and record transient cardiac events. Recording of symptomatic events such as syncope, palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort and shortness of breath is activated by the patient. The ER920W enhances diagnostic yield with embedded algorithms that automatically detect, record and immediately transmit asymptomatic events such as atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia and cardiac pause.
A photo of the ER920W is available at http://www.biotelinc.com/images/BraemarER920W.jpg.
Braemar, Inc., designs, develops, engineers and manufactures ambulatory cardiac monitoring and other medical devices. The company provides high-quality, reliable devices to OEM partners worldwide.
Braemar, Inc.
CONTACT: Harry Strandquist of Braemar, Inc., +1-651-286-8620, info@biotelinc.com
Web site: http://www.biotelinc.com/
Interactive Entertainment Business Leadership Team Positioned to Drive Next Wave of Growth and Audience ExpansionMicrosoft announces new leadership roles for Shane Kim and Phil Spencer and the departure of Jeff Bell.
REDMOND, Wash., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced a new leadership structure in its Interactive Entertainment Business, assembled to align with future business development opportunities.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Shane Kim will assume the role of corporate vice president of Strategy and Business Development, a newly established role in Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business. In addition, Phil Spencer, a Microsoft Game Studios veteran for six years, will assume leadership of all first-party development and publishing efforts worldwide. Both leaders will report directly to Don Mattrick, senior vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business.
After spending four and a half years leading the transformation of Microsoft Game Studios into a world-class entertainment publisher, Kim will now explore new growth opportunities with partners across all parts of the global Interactive Entertainment Business. His focus will be on future external relationships and partnerships, as well as developing growth strategies for the entire business.
Formerly the general manager of Microsoft Game Studios Europe, Spencer will return to Redmond from the U.K. to take on his new role as general manager of the global Microsoft Game Studios business. Spencer will oversee the creation of new, unannounced franchises that aim to attract new audiences. His teams will foster some of today's most beloved entertainment franchises, including "Halo," "Gears of War" and "Fable," by continuing to partner with the industry's best developers to deliver the best games for the Windows and Xbox platforms.
"We're strategically positioning the leadership team to drive every aspect of the Xbox business to new heights," Mattrick said. "I firmly believe that Microsoft will lead the next great innovations in games and entertainment. Today's organizational announcements align us to accelerate this expansive growth."
After two years of driving a cultural change in the way Microsoft markets its entertainment brands, Jeff Bell, current corporate vice president of Global Marketing for Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, has decided to pursue other opportunities outside Microsoft. Bell will remain at Microsoft through the summer, working with Mattrick to ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities. In the interim while Microsoft searches for Bell's replacement, Matt Barlow, Charlotte Stuyvenberg and Jim Merrick, all day-to-day product marketing and marketing communications leaders in the Interactive Entertainment Business, will carry forward global marketing initiatives for the business group.
"The time is right for me to pursue my life's passion of consumer brand marketing and the creative and services that drive it," Bell said. "Coming from automotive, and now technology and entertainment, I am excited to expand to new industries and categories."
"We thank Jeff for his achievements and contributions to Microsoft and the Xbox business. His innovative marketing programs included award-winning Xbox brand marketing campaigns, as well as world-renowned creative for 'Gears of War' and 'Halo 3,'" Mattrick said. "We wish Jeff nothing but the best in his future endeavors."
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of nearly 400 games in 37 countries. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.
About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the first and most comprehensive unified online entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console experience, making it easy for people to find the friends, games and entertainment they want from the moment they power on their Xbox 360 system. Xbox LIVE connects more than 12 million members across 37 countries to enjoy hundreds of multiplayer games, downloadable games via Xbox LIVE Arcade, free and premium playable game demos, music videos, TV shows and movies in the United States as well as new game levels, characters and vehicles for all their favorite retail games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Joscelyn Zell of Edelman, +1-503-471-6808, joscelyn.zell@edelman.com, for Microsoft Corp.
Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/
Malaysia's Maybank Deploys Diebold Opteva(R) and Agilis(R) EmPower(TM) SoftwareSoftware to shorten time-to-market for full-function transactions, upgrade to cross-channel capabilities
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold, Incorporated , the global leader in integrated financial self-service delivery and related services, announced that the Maybank Group, Malaysia's largest financial institution, has completed deploying Diebold's Agilis(R) EmPower(TM) software on 250 of its Diebold Opteva(R) automated teller machines (ATMs). EmPower's open software, development tools and services will allow Maybank customers to complete traditional full-function transactions at 250 Diebold Opteva ATMs in Maybank's network.
Maybank is today the largest financial institution in Malaysia with more than 450 branches, offering comprehensive financial services and products. It also has an international presence in 13 countries. By implementing EmPower, the financial institution can streamline its self-service fleet in Malaysia to better serve its customers.
"The implementation of our EmPower software positions financial institutions to further their competitive advantage in many regions," said James Chen, senior vice president and managing director, Diebold Asia Pacific and EMEA. "With scalable architecture, EmPower is designed to support current and future needs of financial institutions for implementation as those needs arise."
EmPower supports the entire Agilis(R) family of software, including Agilis(R) Office Suite, allowing migration to new enterprise-level software quickly and with superior stability.
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self- service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 17,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.diebold.com/ .
Diebold, Incorporated
CONTACT: Media Relations, DeAnn Zackeroff, +1-330-490-5220, deann.zackeroff@diebold.com; Investor Relations, Christopher Bast, +1-330-490- 6908, christopher.bast@diebold.com, both of Diebold, Incorporated
Web site: http://www.diebold.com/
Micrel enregistre des progrès remarquables en matière de nouvelles solutions Ethernet en minimisant la taille et les risques de sécurité et en maximisant la minceur
SAN JOSE, Californie, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --
Micrel Inc. (Nasdaq : MCRL), un leader du secteur des solutions de
communications analogiques, à haute largeur de bande et à circuit intégré
(CI) Ethernet, a lancé aujourd'hui le KSZ8842-PMBL, le KSZ8841-16MBL, le
KSZ8842-16MBL et le KSZ8893MBL. Chaque nouveau produit est actuellement
disponible en commandes de gros volume et est livré dans un boîtier 100-FBGA
de 9 mm sur 9 mm. Ces dispositifs sont les plus récents membres de la famille
de contrôleur intégré et de commutateurs à 3 ports, offrant tous un
encombrement réduit, une connexion sécurisée CI à CI sur la carte imprimée et
une facilité de fabrication. Les circuits intégrés sont idéaux pour de
nombreuses applications Ethernet dans les domaines de l'automobile, de la
commutation Ethernet et de l'Ethernet industriel. Ils agrémentent aussi les
solutions traditionnelles offertes dans un boîtier QFP. Pour des prix
spécifiques, veuillez contacter l'usine directement. Des échantillons peuvent
être commandés en ligne sur le site de Micrel à l'adresse
http://www.micrel.com/ProductList.do.
<< Les demandes de l'industrie continuent d'évoluer rapidement dans tous
les marchés y compris dans les secteurs industriels et automobiles >>,
remarque Richard Bowers, directeur du marketing Ethernet chez Micrel. << Les
nouveaux dispositifs de Micrel sont désormais livrés dans un boîtier FBGA, ce
qui offre une solution sécurisée dans un encombrement plus petit nécessaire
pour répondre aux besoins changeants des utilisateurs finaux. >>
Le KSZ8842PMBL est un commutateur à 2 ports avec une interface PCI vers
l'hôte/l'unité centrale. Ce circuit peut être configuré dans un répéteur à
faible latence pour une commutation en mode direct (cut through) dans les
applications avec une latence critique intégrée ou d'Ethernet industriel. Il
s'agit du commutateur d'intégration de couche de liaison de données, de la
quatrième génération de la société, qui est éprouvé et totalement conforme à
la norme IEEE802.3u. Le KSZ8841-16MBL est un contrôleur de signaux mixtes à
port unique offrant une technologie Wake-on-LAN pour les applications
d'Ethernet grand débit. Il est constitué par un contrôleur MAC d'Ethernet
grand débit, une interaction de processeur hôte générique 8 bits/16 bits et
incorpore une mémoire tampon unique de 8Ko, dynamique et totalement
utilisable, à la fois pour la transmission et la réception dans l'interface
tampon hôte.
Le KSZ8842-16MBL est un commutateur à 2 ports avec une interface hôte
générique 8-bits et 16-bits vers l'unité centrale externe. Totalement
conforme à la norme IEEE802.3u, le dispositif peut aussi être configuré en
tant que répéteur à faible latence pour permettre une commutation en mode
direct dans les applications avec une latence critique intégrée ou d'Ethernet
industriel. Dans les applications industrielles, la solution fonctionne en
mode bidirectionnel à l'alternat.
Enfin, le KSZ8893MBL est un commutateur non bloquant à haut débit, de
couche de liaison de données hautement intégré, contenant deux
émetteurs-récepteurs de technologie 10/100 à faible consommation et à signal
mixte et trois unités MAC (contrôle d'accès au support). Conçu pour les
systèmes de commutation 10/100 Mbps à faible coût et un petit nombre de
ports, ce circuit offre un ensemble important de fonctionnalités dont la
gestion des flux entrants, le VLAN basé sur une balise/un port, la priorité
QoS, les compteurs MIB, les interfaces de contrôle/données RMII/MII/SNI et de
contrôle d'unité centrale afin de prendre en charge efficacement les
applications actuelles et émergentes d'Ethernet haut débit.
A propos de Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. est un fabricant mondial de premier plan en matière de
solutions de circuits intégrés pour les marchés analogiques, Ethernet et à
haute largeur de bande du monde entier. La société compte parmi ses produits
des semi-conducteurs mixtes, analogiques et de puissance de pointe, ainsi que
des CI de communication haute performance, de gestion d'horloge, de
commutateurs Ethernet et d'émetteur-récepteur à couche physique. La société
compte parmi ses clients de grands fabricants de produits d'entreprise et
grand public dans les secteurs de l'industrie, des portables, des
télécommunications, de l'automobile et de l'informatique. Le siège social de
la société et ses installations de fabrication de puces à la pointe de la
technologie sont situés à San José, en Californie, et elle compte des bureaux
régionaux de vente et de service après-vente ainsi que des centres de
conception avancés, situés dans les Amériques, en Europe et en Asie. La
société possède également un vaste réseau de distributeurs et de
représentants dans le monde entier. Web : http://www.micrel.com.
Site Web : http://www.micrel.com
Micrel Inc.
Julieanne DiBene, Communications marketing de Micrel Inc., +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com
MBSB Announces Symbol Change to WNDM
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MB Software Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: MBSB) announced today that Company's new symbol will be (BULLETIN BOARD: WNDM) . This change was made by the OTCBB to reflect the Company's new name, Wound Management Technologies, Inc. The company is also announcing that the Company's Vice President of Corporate Development, Cathy Bradshaw, will move to the position of President of Wound Care Innovations, LLC. The firm is also currently in the process of searching for an Advisory Board and Board of Directors as it develops its to market strategy for Cellerate Rx. The Company is positioned and seeks to be a leading provider of wound care products. For more information on the Company please visit the Company's Website at http://www.celleraterx.com/ .
"Safe Harbor" Statement: Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in the press release that relate to the company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the company's results from new products in development are "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Since this information may contain statements that involve risk and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results. This document may contain forward-looking statements concerning the Company's operations, current and future performance and financial condition. These items involve risks and uncertainties such as product demand, market and customer acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, competition, pricing, the ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect the future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Compensation Disclaimer: Capital Pros Network CPN has been compensated the equivalent of $50,000 from MBSB.OB. Certain oral statements made by management from time to time and certain statements contained in press releases and periodic reports issued by Capital Pros Network or MBSB.OB (the "Company"), as well as those contained herein, that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and, because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Wound Management Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Mr. Jonathan Pappie of Capital Pros Network, +1-760-669-9521, mrpappie@yahoo.com or jpappie@capitalpros.com, for Wound Management Technologies, Inc.
Web site: http://www.celleraterx.com/
Harris Corporation Receives $42 Million Order to Supply High-Frequency Radio Systems to U.S. Army MRAP VehiclesHarris AN/VRC-104 (V) Vehicular Systems Provide Army MRAPs with Secure, HF, Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communications
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has received a $42 million order to provide high-frequency (HF) vehicular radio capabilities to the U.S. Army for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
The Army is acquiring and installing 1,400 Harris Falcon II(R) AN/VRC-104(V) vehicular adapter systems in its MRAP vehicles. The AN/VRC-104(V) adapter kits provide power amplifiers, filters, antenna systems, mounting hardware, interconnect cables and other installation components for the vehicular installation of the Falcon II AN/PRC-150(C) manpack, a secure Type-1 encryption certified HF radio.
"Harris HF radios continue to set the standard for terrestrial, long-haul beyond-line-of-site communications. The AN/PRC-150(C) is the most advanced HF tactical radio ever developed and has become the standard throughout the U.S. military," said George Helm, vice president and general manager, U.S. Government Products, Harris RF Communications. "This technology provides secure mobile communications, without the use of satellites, to stay connected. We're pleased to continue working with the Department of Defense on this very important program."
The radios will be delivered on an expedited delivery schedule, in line with the MRAP program's ranking as the Pentagon's highest-priority procurement. MRAPs are designed to mitigate the effects of blasts through uniquely designed V-shaped hulls and raised chassis.
"Harris high-volume production infrastructure gives us the flexibility to address these urgent U.S. requirements," Helm added. "This capability is one important way we provide added value to our customers, particularly when quick delivery equates to U.S. lives saved."
Harris RF Communications Division is the leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems and networks to military, government and commercial organizations worldwide.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of more than $5 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ .
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the contract to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Kevin Aman, RF Communications, +1-585-241-8186, Kevin.Aman@harris.com, or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, Jim.Burke@harris.com, both of Harris Corporation
Web site: http://www.harris.com/
Buxton Adds the Power of Google Maps to Enhance SCOUT
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Buxton announced today that they have licensed with Google, Inc. to use Google Maps as the mapping program to drive its online site and customer management system, SCOUT, beginning June 13. The web-based tool provides clients with instant access to the most accurate psychographic and demographic data and mapping with the push of a button.
The greatest benefit of Google Maps within SCOUT is the ability to view aerial maps for any site in the United States. "Retailers are always interested in an aerial view of a particular site, and how their store will fit within the given space," said Tom Buxton, president and CEO of Buxton.
Two additional benefits that Google Maps provides are constant updates to their data, offering the most current and accurate mapping available, and the Google Maps program enhances the mapping speed within SCOUT.
Buxton retail clients like California Pizza Kitchen use SCOUT to view information about current sites, current and potential customers, sales forecasts, site photos, signage images, site plans and more. SCOUT provides retailers with the ability to see important information about potential sites, as well as being able to view these potential sites within different market scenarios.
Public sector clients utilize CommunityID SCOUT to display all demographic and psychographic information with just a few clicks, as well as retailer match reports and retail leakage and surplus analysis reports. Buxton performs the research and compiles it into a marketing vehicle so that communities can recruit retailers and developers for retail economic development purposes.
About Buxton
Since 1994, Buxton has been the industry leader in customer analytics for the retail industry. Its focus now includes healthcare organizations, consumer packaged goods manufacturers and city governments. Buxton draws from its individual- and household-level data to determine lifestyles and buying habits to clearly identify an organization's best customers and find more like them anywhere in the U.S. Among its 1,700 clients are retailers FedEx Office, PetCo, California Pizza Kitchen, The Container Store and New Balance Shoes and communities including McKinney, Texas; Gary, Ind.; Midtown Alliance Atlanta, Ga.; and the City of Moulton, Ala. Buxton's founder Tom Buxton was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year(R) 2007 in Business Services for the Southwest Area. In 2006, Retail Traffic recognized Buxton as one of three figures "influencing the future of retail real estate." Buxton was also selected as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the 2006 American Business Awards and was named #2 in Fast Company magazine's 2005 Fast 50 list of top innovators and technology pioneers.
For more information, visit BuxtonCo.com.
Buxton
CONTACT: Courtney Hall, Communications Specialist of Buxton, +1-817-332-3681, Fax, +1-817-332-3686, chall@buxtonco.com
Web site: http://www.buxtonco.com/
DigitalFX International, Inc. 'Private Labels' Business Solution for 8th Largest Home-Based Business Franchise OrganizationWSI Adds Superior Web-based Streaming Video and Media Management Solution to Product Line-up
LAS VEGAS, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DigitalFX International, Inc. , a digital communications and streaming video provider, today announced that WSI (http://www.wsicorporate.com/Default.aspx), the 8th largest home-based business franchise organization of Internet solutions, has selected DigitalFX Solutions, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of DigitalFX International, Inc.) as its "Private Label" and "Middleware" supplier for streaming video communications. Through this partnership, WSI greatly expands its portfolio of services and DigitalFX International will expect to derive an immediate and ongoing revenue increase and a substantial boost in prospective customer base for enhanced services.
WSI will equip its base of 1500 certified Internet Consultants, who manage tens of 1000s of websites, with WSI Live, a DigitalFX Solutions private branded solution, allowing WSI consultants to resell bundled streaming video solutions such as video email, on-demand video transcoding, and live broadcasting services to their clients.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI has developed profitable Internet solutions for small and medium sized businesses since the mid 1990s. Its global network of consultants is based in 87 countries making WSI the largest business organization of its kind. WSI has been ranked number one Technology Franchise in the world for six years in a row by industry-leading Entrepreneur magazine, and is the 36th top global franchisor.
Ron McArthur, President of WSI, stated: "Specializing in the small and medium-sized market space, WSI provides affordable Internet related services and technologies that deliver maximum return on investment for businesses the world over. DigitalFX's web-based streaming video and digital management Studio is an innovative tool that fits perfectly into our product line-up. Our network is excited to have the opportunity to expand its product offerings."
Craig Ellins, CEO of DigitalFX, said: "WSI consultants are now able to offer live and on-demand streaming videos, podcasts, video transcoding, or media conversion. Coupled with our advanced web-based email and video email communication solution, we can make their clienteles' web presence look as big as any Fortune 500 Company. WSI LIVE rivals many business offerings provided by Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/), Yahoo! (http://www.yahoo.com/), and Google (http://www.google.com/)."
Ellins added, "Online marketing has taught us that video communications provide for uniformity of message, shorter sales cycles, reduced travel and direct mail expenditures, and can result in higher conversions for an improved sales and marketing ROI. Ninety percent of all business owners now have a viable solution through WSI LIVE, which eliminates all prior streaming video barriers to entry, such as high costs, increased server side and back-end technical infrastructure, time, and know-how."
All WSI Consultants are being equipped with a WSI LIVE Studio for usage and demonstration purposes.
About DigitalFX International, Inc. DigitalFX International is a creator of web-based products such as streaming live and on-demand video, video email and digital storage that because of their extremely low cost for the first time brings the next generation Internet revolution to individuals through its http://www.helloworld.com/, and small and medium-sized businesses via its http://www.firststream.com/ The company also develops and markets proprietary communication and collaboration services, and social networking software applications, including its flagship product, called The Studio. The Studio is a cost-effective, all-in-one, web-based solution that allows users to send email and video email, group chat with video, conduct a private, public or pay-per-view live webcast, upload digital content, and post videos on demand in multiple media formats. For more information about DigitalFX, please visit us at http://www.digitalfx.com/.
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DigitalFX International, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations: Mike Flanigan or Ted Tackaberry, Communication Initiatives, +1-888-724-0208, IR@digitalfx.com; or Amy Black, President of DigitalFX International, +1-702-938-9300
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Mindray's AS3000(TM) Anesthesia Delivery System Receives U.S. FDA Clearance
SHENZHEN, China, June 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mindray Medical International Limited ("Mindray"), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") for its AS3000 next generation anesthesia delivery system (the "AS3000") developed by Datascope Patient Monitoring, a Mindray company ("DPM").
"We're optimistic about the addition of this powerful anesthesia workstation to our growing portfolio of FDA approved medical devices and comprehensive suite of product offerings," said Mr. David Gibson, DPM's president. "The AS3000 enables us to expand our base of physiologic monitoring throughout the peri-operative environment, increase our market share in the anesthesia delivery systems market and further strengthen our leading position in ambulatory surgery centers and community hospitals."
The AS3000 delivers precision anesthesia and ventilation assistance with an intuitive design developed to bring a higher level of ergonomics to the operating room. The AS3000 is designed specifically to penetrate the anesthesia delivery systems market within the U.S., which is a market that the company estimates will generate approximately US$250 million in 2008. The system provides enhanced inhalation anesthesia and ventilation support capabilities for a variety of anesthesia cases and critical care settings, including hospitals, health clinics, outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers, specialty and surgical hospitals. The new system can be easily integrated with existing DPM monitors including the recently launched Spectrum OR and Gas Module III and will notably expand market coverage of the DPM Anesthesia product line.
"The high quality, competitively priced AS3000 is a testimony of our commitment to leverage a global R&D platform in order to tailor products by functionality and price and move up the value chain," said Mr. Xu Hang, Mindray's chairman and co-chief executive officer. "We're encouraged by this approval, the combined efforts of our world-class China-based and DPM engineering teams and the future potential of this complementary fit of assets."
Mindray noted that this FDA clearance is part of the company's strategic focus to gain market share within the peri-operative markets which has been strengthened by the acquisition of Artema Medical and the recent release of the Spectrum OR anesthesia monitor.
Mindray has to date received FDA 510(k) clearance for a total of 16 products, covering patient monitoring and life support products, in-vitro diagnostic products and medical imaging systems; DPM has to date received FDA 510(k) clearance for a total of 9 products.
About Mindray Medical International Limited
Mindray is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide. Established in 1991, Mindray offers a broad range of products across three primary business segments: patient monitoring & life support products, in-vitro diagnostic products and medical imaging systems. Mindray is globally headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with U.S. headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey. Mindray also has sales and service offices internationally in Amsterdam, Istanbul, London, Mexico City, Moscow, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. For more information, please visit http://www.mindray.com/ .
About Datascope Patient Monitoring
DPM develops, manufactures and markets proprietary patient monitoring products and medical devices for clinical healthcare markets in cardiology, radiology, anesthesiology, emergency medicine and critical care. The company's products are sold throughout the world through direct sales representatives and independent distributors.
Acquired by Mindray in May 2008, DPM is headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey. For more information, please visit DPM's website at http://www.datascopemonitors.us/.
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For investor and media inquiries please contact:
In US:
Thomas Bielan
Chief Financial Officer
Datascope Patient Monitoring, a Mindray company
Tel: +1-800-288-2121
Website: http://www.datascopemonitors.us/
In China:
Susan Du
Mindray Medical International Limited
Tel: +86-755-2658-2518
Email: Susan.Du@Mindray.com
Mindray Medical International Limited
CONTACT: In the US: Thomas Bielan, Chief Financial Officer of Datascope Patient Monitoring, a Mindray company, at +1-800-288-2121; In China: Susan Du of Mindray Medical International Limited, +86-755-2658-2518, or Susan.Du@Mindray.com
Web site: http://www.mindray.com/ http://www.datascopemonitors.us/
Equita Expands Deployment of Mobile PIPS Solutions
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing security and well-being, today announced that Equita Ltd., the leading provider of bailiff and collection services in the United Kingdom, is continuing to expand its deployment of Federal Signal's PIPS Automatic Number/License Plate Recognition (ANPR/ALPR) technology to aid in the identification of vehicles' owners to assist with the collection of unpaid debts.
"We have remained at the forefront of the recovery market by investing in the latest technologies, such as our fleet of ANPR/ALPR vans. The introduction of PIPS Technology's ANPR/ALPR system has been a major benefit to us in the enforcement of unpaid penalty charge notices and parking related fines," said Mick Wade, managing director of Equita. "Equita has enjoyed another very successful year, significantly improving upon our prior year performance, thereby strengthening our position as the market leader in providing bailiff services."
Equita's fleet of vans have been fitted with externally-mounted PIPS' ANPR/ALPR cameras, which read the number or license plates of vehicles on the roadways and in parking areas that are patrolled by the Equita fleet. The captured information is then communicated to PIPS' award winning PAGIS(R) software. The software runs inside Equita's vehicle and checks the plate against the penalty charge notice (PCN) database for unpaid debt status. With ANPR/ALPR technology in place from PIPS, Equita has automated the vehicle identification function with much greater accuracy and efficiency.
"We are pleased that Equita Ltd. continues to expand deployment of our PIPS ANPR/ALPR technology to enable their efforts in the debt recovery market," said Paul Negus, managing director of PIPS Technology U.K. "From applications such as law enforcement to intelligent transportation systems to recovering unpaid fines, our leading edge digital video and analytics technology helps organizations around the world every day."
The PIPS ANPR/ALPR solutions are part of the Federal Signal Public Safety Systems industry platform.
About PIPS
PIPS Technology, a Federal Signal Company, is a pioneer and the international market leader in the design and manufacture of automated license plate recognition technology and optical character recognition software. With over 12,000 cameras installed worldwide, PIPS continues to set the standard for both mobile and fixed system deployments across a wide range of applications. For more information visit http://www.pipstechnology.com/.
About Federal Signal
Federal Signal Corporation is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, E-ONE fire apparatus, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. http://www.federalsignal.com/
Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group
CONTACT: John Segvich of Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, +1-708-587-3486, jsegvich@federalsignal.com
Web site: http://www.federalsignal.com/
Spectrum Control to Release Second Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on July 2, 2008
FAIRVIEW, Pa., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spectrum Control, Inc. , a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic control products and systems, announced today that it will release its second quarter results on Wednesday July 2, 2008, after the close of the market. Following the release, Spectrum Control will host a conference call at 4:45 PM, Eastern Time, to discuss the Company's operating results for the quarter ended May 31, 2008, and the current business outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2008.
The call will be available as a live web cast via the Internet at http://www.spectrumcontrol.com/ or http://www.vcall.com/. Please allow 15 minutes to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the conference call will be available through July 3, 2008, at 877- 660-6853, access account 286, conference 288650 or for 30 days over the Internet at the Company's website.
Spectrum Control is a leading designer and manufacturer of components and systems used to condition, regulate, transmit, receive, or govern electronic performance. The Company's largest markets are military/defense and communications equipment, with applications in secure communications, smart weapons and munitions, countermeasures for improvised explosive devices, radar systems, missile defense systems, military vehicles, wireless base stations, broadband switching equipment, global positioning systems, Wi-Fi, and optical networks. Automotive represents an emerging market for the Company's products, with significant applications in DC motors, telematics, and electronic safety controls. Other markets for the Company's products include medical instrumentation, industrial equipment, commercial aerospace, computers, and storage devices.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.spectrumcontrol.com/.
Spectrum Control, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, John P. Freeman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Spectrum Control, Inc., +1-814-474-4310, or Corporate Headquarters, +1-814-474-2207, Fax: +1-814-474-2208
Web site: http://www.spectrumcontrol.com/ http://www.vcall.com/
Gameloft Named Top Mobile Game Publisher WorldwideInternational Game Review Report Recently Released by Pocket Gamer
LONDON, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading developer and publisher of games for mobile phones and consoles, today announced they were named "Best-Ranked Mobile Game Publisher" in an independent study conducted by Pocket Gamer.
Considered to be the leading authority in mobile gaming, Pocket Gamer recently completed a comparison study reviewing game scores received by all game publishers. The analysis was based on 313 international game reviews made public between the months of January and March 2008. Game critique scores were compiled from such influential websites as Pocket Gamer, IGN Wireless, Mobile Game FAQs, AirGamer, and Midlet Review.
"Receiving this honor from Pocket Gamer is a true privilege," said Michel Guillemot, President and CEO, Gameloft. "We will strive to live up to this distinction by continuing to deliver the best titles worldwide." Gameloft surpassed the competition with an average score of 7.94 out of 10, ahead of the second place publisher that earned a median score of 7.61.
"Gameloft's tally was based only on 34 available reviews out of the 313 that we studied," said Stuart Dredge, Editor-in-Chief, Pocket Gamer. "This makes the outcome all the more impressive because they managed to secure very high scores based on a small number of published reviews.
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed four billion units by 2012. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare and DS, Microsoft's Xbox LIVE Arcade, Apple's iPod and PCs.
Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, DreamWorks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Ferrari, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.
Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Helsinki, Vienna, Bucharest, New Delhi, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)
For more information visit http://www.gameloft.com/
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Gameloft
CONTACT: Contact : Sanette Chao, Telephone number : +1-212-994-2495, E-mail : sanette.chao@gameloft.com
MRS Stays on Track With TellabsCompany builds first of its kind network for national railroad system in Brazil
NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MRS Logistica keeps the trains running on time in Brazil. In the mid-1990's the company started updating Brazil's railroad system. Now, to raise the system's volume and efficiency, MRS needs to modernize its communications network as well. MRS, one of Brazil's largest railway companies has 1,643 km of railways in a region that concentrates approximately 65% of Brazil's gross domestic product and is home to the largest industries in the country.
MRS chose Tellabs as the telecom technology partner to engineer its communications upgrade. Tellabs also will manage the migration to a centralized communications system that supports applications such as VOIP and video-conferencing.
Next stop: a brand new network
MRS is deploying the Tellabs(R) 8600 managed edge system and the Tellabs(R) 8100 managed access system. These products enable MRS to combine current and new traffic on a single converged network. MRS also will use the Tellabs(R) 8800 multiservice router for its unique virtual private LAN service capabilities. The network is the first of its kind in Brazil.
"This is a big project, and information technology will make the difference," said Decio Tomaz, chief information officer for MRS Logistica. "It's well known that the Tellabs 8600 system is the best you can get for its management and usage capabilities. With IP technology, we can do a lot of things that TDM (time division multiplexing) does not support."
Round trip ticket -- equipment and services
MRS's core business is railroads, not telecom. It has a large number of trains, depots and offices spread all over the country. The project involved a deep analysis of the types of hardware and services MRS needed. So MRS turned to Tellabs for its high level of service and support, as well as network infrastructure.
Tellabs has operated in Brazil for over 10 years with network deployments that extend across the whole Brazilian geography. This presence in Brazil enables the company to be a full partner to MRS, with a deep knowledge of their business and market.
"Our environmental-hardened equipment can withstand the conditions of Brazil, and the management system puts MRS in control of the network," said Tarcisio Ribeiro, vice president of sales for Tellabs' Latin America and Caribbean region. "The flexibility of offering various interfaces for legacy and new services has been a key for MRS."
All aboard!
The upgraded MRS network provides reliable communications between operations centers and trains themselves. This centralized network management enables additional trains on the tracks, raises productivity and reduces fuel usage. So the people of Brazil, the environment and MRS all benefit from the new network.
From locomotive to caboose, Tellabs was the clear choice for MRS and Brazil.
About Tellabs
Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300(TM) Patent Index and the S&P 500. http://www.tellabs.com/
Tellabs(R) and Tellabs logo(R) are trademarks of Tellabs or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Tellabs
CONTACT: Media, Ariana Nikitas of Tellabs, +1-630-798-2532, ariana.nikitas@tellabs.com; or Chris Parente, +1-240-485-1082, cparente@gotostrategic.com, for Tellabs; or Investors, Tom Scottino of Tellabs, +1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com
Web site: http://www.tellabs.com/
MYST Announces BIG MOVIE: SUBAYE Records Online Income of CNY 6 Million
BEIJING, June 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MyStarU.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MYST; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: TQF) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary's, 3G Dynasty Inc.'s, film, BIG MOVIE: SUBAYE ( http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/m/bigmovie/ ), has recorded CNY 6 million ($0.87 million) in income from online sales such as VOD, download, internet cafe and advertising revenue of video shares websites from June 2007 to May 2008.
About MyStarU.com, Inc.
MyStarU.com, Inc. (MYST) is a Total Solutions Provider that offers Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications, technology and content leaders in interactive multimedia communications. It develops, markets and sells a universal media software solution for enterprise-wide deployment of integrated voice, video, data web and mobile communications and media applications. MyStarU.com, Inc. does business in Asia via its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MyStarU Ltd. ( http://www.mystaru.com/ , http://www.skyestar.com/ ,http://www.icurls.com/ ) and majority (69.01%) owned subsidiary Subaye.com, Inc. ( http://www.subaye.com/ , http://www.x381.com/ , http://www.goongreen.org/ ).
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For more information, please contact:
Ms. Helen Wang
MyStarU.com, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-6702-6968
Email: IR@MyStarU.com
MyStarU.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Ms. Helen Wang for MyStarU.com, Inc. at +86-10-6702-6968 or IR@MyStarU.com
Web site: http://www.mystaru.com/ http://www.skyestar.com/ http://www.goongreen.org/ http://www.subaye.com/
New West Health Services Selects Perot Systems Xcelys(TM) 5.0 SoftwareExpansion Will Strengthen New West's Ability to Provide Outstanding Healthcare Service and Access
PLANO, Texas, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation and New West Health Services -- Montana's second largest health services corporation -- today announced an agreement in which Perot Systems will host New West's enterprise core administrative system (CAS), and also will migrate its current Perot Systems DIAMOND 950 (TM) software to Perot Systems Xcelys 5.0 software, all while experiencing uninterrupted health administration for its plans members during the transition. Specific terms of the 5-year deal were not disclosed.
"This agreement is another milestone for New West as we pursue our goal of becoming the best health plan in Montana. Perot Systems' hosted solutions combined with its Xcelys core administrative software will give us greater product and service flexibility while improving administrative efficiency. After extensive review of other system alternatives, expanding our relationship with Perot Systems is the best business decision. Perot Systems will enable us to focus on what we do best -- provide outstanding healthcare benefits for the people of Montana," said David Kibbe, CEO of New West Health Services.
"Our CAS solution combined with our Xcelys 5.0 software provides New West with improved product flexibility for its members. They will experience greater efficiencies in enterprise information management, dynamic healthcare transaction processing, and 24x7 technical and operational support, without having to make a large capital investment," said Chuck Lyles, president of Perot Systems' Healthcare industry group.
About New West Health Services
New West Health Services is a provider sponsored, consumer responsive Montana health service corporation reporting 2007 revenue of $76 million. New West covers over 41,000 Montanans through commercial and managed care health benefits and Medicare Advantage plans. Partnering with Montana physicians and hospitals, New West offers benefit innovation and Montana service through its 95 employees in the Kalispell operations center and Helena headquarters.
Additional information about New West is available at http://www.newwesthealth.com/
About Perot Systems
Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2007 revenue of $2.6 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in North America, Europe, MENA and Asia. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/, as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information regarding risk factors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
MEDIA CONTACT:
PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Jonathan Moss
+1 972 577 6395
jonathan.moss@ps.net
Perot Systems Corporation
CONTACT: Jonathan Moss of Perot Systems Corporation, +1-972-577-6395, jonathan.moss@ps.net
Web site: http://www.perotsystems.com/ http://www.newwesthealth.com/
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Ibbotson Selected by SecurePath by Transamerica, a Service of Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc., to Help Create Customized Lifetime Retirement Strategies
CHICAGO, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ibbotson Associates, a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. , has been selected by SecurePath by Transamerica, a service of Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc., to help create model portfolios spanning both the accumulation and retirement income phases of investing. Based on its patented methodology, Ibbotson will create asset allocations for investors who are saving for retirement and then combine traditional equity and fixed income investments with the SecurePath Advisory Account to create an income stream for retirees. Ibbotson will also develop a select list of funds that SecurePath by Transamerica financial advisors, registered representatives, and investment advisor representatives with InterSecurities, Inc. can use when working with clients to implement the model portfolios.
"Investors and advisors have long recognized the importance of traditional asset allocation, but as people move into retirement, product allocation also becomes very important, because the primary need for many people shifts from accumulation to income," said Phil Eckman, president and CEO of Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc. "Our new strategy with asset allocation from Ibbotson provides us with a customer-centric method to help investors identify the right mix of investments and to help investors achieve lifetime income based on their unique needs. We selected Ibbotson to help us offer our clients lifetime retirement strategies because they have more than 30 years of experience and academic research in developing optimal asset allocations. They have a sound methodology and real-world experience constructing both accumulation and retirement income portfolios."
Ibbotson uses both objective and subjective factors to provide a customized strategy for investors. Objective factors including age, current wealth, savings rate, and salary are used to quantify investors' human capital (the amount of wealth they will save over their lives) and their financial capital (investors' current retirement savings). These factors determine the equity-fixed income mix. Subjective factors like investors' desire to leave money to heirs, retirement income needs, and estimates of their own mortality determine the investment product-insurance product mix. And finally, investors' risk tolerance impacts both the asset allocation and product allocation decisions.
"Selecting between funds and annuities is not an either-or decision because investors need both continued wealth accumulation to fund a long retirement and income protection if they live longer than expected or the market takes a downturn. Portfolios that optimally combine mutual funds with annuities can mitigate market risk and longevity risk while balancing personal preferences about bequeathing money to heirs and tolerance for risk," said Peng Chen, president of Ibbotson Associates. "We are pleased to work with SecurePath by Transamerica to provide investors and their advisors with these cutting-edge strategies for the retirement puzzle."
About Morningstar, Inc. and Ibbotson Associates
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. Morningstar provides data on more than 270,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles. The company has operations in 18 countries and minority ownership positions in companies based in three other countries.
Ibbotson Associates is a leading independent asset allocation provider offering investment advisory services, retirement advice programs, and customized research. Ibbotson applies academic research to create real-world strategies for financial institutions. Founded in 1977, Ibbotson is a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc.
About SecurePath by Transamerica
SecurePath by Transamerica is a service of Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc. (TRM), a member of the AEGON companies, which is focused on helping financial advisors and individual investors with retirement asset management strategies.
About AEGON
AEGON is one of the world's leading life insurance and pension groups, and a provider of investment products. AEGON empowers local business units to identify and provide products and services that meet the evolving needs of customers, using distribution channels best suited to local markets. AEGON takes pride in balancing a local approach with the power of an expanding global operation.
With headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands, AEGON companies employ approximately 29,000 people worldwide. AEGON's businesses serve millions of customers in over twenty markets throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with major operations in the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Respect, quality, transparency and trust constitute AEGON's core values as the company continually strives to meet the expectations of customers, shareholders, employees and business partners. AEGON is driven to deliver new thinking with the ambition to be the best in the industry.
(C)2008 Ibbotson Associates, Inc. All rights reserved. The Ibbotson name and logo are registered marks of Ibbotson Associates, Inc. Ibbotson Associates is a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc.
Media Contact:
Alexa Auerbach 312-696-6481, alexa.auerbach@morningstar.com
Mark L. Foster, 651-286-4707, mark.foster@transamerica.com
Morningstar, Inc.
CONTACT: Alexa Auerbach of Morningstar, Inc., +1-312-696-6481, alexa.auerbach@morningstar.com; or Mark L. Foster of Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc., +1-651-286-4707, mark.foster@transamerica.com
Web site: http://www.morningstar.com/
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