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PR Hub – Newsletter for February 16, 2010

Tuesday, February 16, 2010


Oberthur Technologies Teams up With Vivo to Provide SIMSense to Mobile Subscribers in Brazil
Access SIM-Based Services Just by Tapping or Shaking the Mobile Phone
BARCELONA, February 16, 2010 – Oberthur Technologies, the world’s second largest provider of
smart card solutions and Vivo, the largest mobile phone service provider in
Brazil and South America, have partnered to offer a movement-based SIM
solution for mobile phones.

SIMSense, a motion detection-capable [...]

Oxatis Integrates Moneybookers
PARIS, February 16, 2010 – Oxatis, the leading E-Commerce Solution provider in Europe, partners up
with Moneybookers, one of Europe’s largest online payment systems with more
than 80 payment options in over 200 countries!

As part of its expansion across Europe, Oxatis has forged a partnership
with Moneybookers which provides merchants with a secure [...]

CNPV Signs Long-Term Strategic Partnership with Photovoltaic Experts GmbH, a German Company
LUXEMBOURG and DONGYING, China, February 16, 2010 – CNPV Solar Power SA, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar
photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the
assembly of PV modules that designs, manufactures and supplies highly
efficient and cost effective crystalline solar photovoltaic modules, today
announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic [...]

Social Media and Stakeholder Engagement Conference
LONDON, February 16 – Justmeans is hosting a one day conference on Social Media and Stakeholder
Engagement in London on March 19th.

The conference, sponsored by Dell, will bring together the top minds in
sustainability, marketing, social innovation and technology and will focus on
how social media is changing the way companies engage key [...]

Sisvel Gains Momentum for Creating the LTE/SAE Patent Pool with Expansive Group of Patent Holders
Participation will Continue to Grow before Next Meeting in April 2010
STUTTGART, Germany, February 16, 2010 – Following Sisvel’s LTE/SAE facilitation meeting earlier this month in
Frankfurt, Sisvel announced today that the participating holders of essential
LTE/SAE patents are making significant progress toward establishing the
framework for a broad-based patent pool, and invited all others interested in
contributing to [...]

China’s Civil Aviation Administration Selects Autonomy’s Meaning Based Computing Platform for Its Digital Library
Autonomy IDOL Provides Users With Quick and Easy Access to More Than Ten Million Documents

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, February 16 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that the Civil
Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has selected Autonomy’s Meaning Based
Computing platform, IDOL, to [...]

International School of Management’s PhD Program Opens Doors To New Career Paths
PARIS, February 16 – ISM, a US Accredited University in Paris, New York, Tokyo and Shanghai,
has a proven track record of turning seasoned business professionals into
exceptional researchers and teachers. ISM’s PhD program is designed to
challenge top-level executives and entrepreneurs due to a rigorous program
designed by ISM’s forward thinking Curriculum Management and Strategic
Management committees.

[...]

2010 Dan David Prize Winners Announced: Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy; Amitav Ghosh, Margaret Atwood Michael Rabin, Leonard Kleinrock, Gordon Moore
TEL AVIV, Israel, February 16 – The international Dan David Prize, which annually awards three prizes of
US$1 million each for outstanding achievement, announced the names of its
2010 laureates today.

(Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100215/377683 )
The Dan David Prize is named after international businessman and
philanthropist Dan David and is headquartered [...]

Anite Delivers First-to-Market TD-LTE Protocol Test Solutions for Mobile Devices
Leading Manufacturers Choose Testing Platform To Accelerate Development Of The First Devices

FLEET, England, February 16 – Anite, a global leader in testing technology for the wireless industry,
today announced the industry’s first protocol test solution for TD-LTE
devices. The Anite solution is already helping to push forward pioneering
implementations of TD-LTE. 4G chip maker Sequans Communications is [...]

Bluestar Silicones Launches a New Range of Silbione(R) TCS 7560 & 7561 Elastomers for Lingerie, Support Stockings and Medical Textile Applications
LYON, France, February 16, 2010 – Bluestar Silicones is launching a new line of TCS 7560 and TCS 7561
Silbione(R) products designed for the elastic band market for lingerie and
medical applications (support stockings and medical equipment). These two new
silicone elastomers have excellent “anti-slip” non-compression properties,
thus improving wearer comfort.

(Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100216/377913 )
[...]

Frost & Sullivan: Climate Concerns and Emerging Markets Breathe New Life Into the European Large Hydropower Market
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on the European Large Hydropower Market on Wednesday, 24 February, 2010 at 3:00 pm GMT

LONDON, February 16, 2010 – In 2009, the World Bank increased its lending for large hydropower
projects, at a time when investment fell in many other sectors. This was a
result of a pan-European commitment [...]

Barclays’ Chiefs Refuse Bonuses Despite Record Results – Interview With CEO
LONDON, February 16, 2010 – Barclays, the UK Bank which has remained profitable and avoided state
bail outs throughout the financial crisis, today reported 2009 full year
results with income up GBP8 billion, a trebling of underlying profits and a
core Tier 1 capital ratio of 10%.

In a video interview on www.cantos.com/company/barclays, John
Varley, [...]

NXP Software Introduces Ambient Products for Mobile Devices
NXP Software’s Ambient Software Products Enable Handsets to Automatically Respond to the Environment and to Deliver Natural, Immersive Sound and Vision

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, February 16 – NXP Software’s new ambient products make mobile phones more responsive
and intuitive. By being “ambient aware”, they enable functionality like
ringtones that adapt to the user’s environment and by offering [...]

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Monthly Update For January 2010
LONDON, February 16, 2010 – Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) is a Guernsey
closed-ended investment company traded on Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext
under the ticker symbol “TFG”.

In this monthly update, unless otherwise stated, we report on
the consolidated business incorporating TFG and Tetragon Financial Group
Master Fund Limited. (1)

Net [...]

New High Purity Immunoglobulin Enters Phase III in Europe and the US
Octapharma to Set New Standards in IVIG Development, Focused on Improving Outcomes For Patients and Physicians

LACHEN, Switzerland, February 16 – Octapharma AG today announced the start of the first of a series of Phase
III studies for its new 10% high purity intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
The study will investigate the efficacy and safety of this novel
immunoglobulin [...]

CareerBuilder Strengthens Market Position With Record Traffic in Europe
LONDON, February 16, 2010 – CareerBuilder, the global leader in human capital solutions, announced
today that it saw an eight per cent increase in CareerBuilder Network
European traffic in 2009 over 2008, according to comScore Media Metrix. The
record increased traffic is not only reinforcing CareerBuilder’s presence in
Europe, but also translating into more applicants to its clients [...]

A Shift Towards Intelligent and Energy-Efficient Luminaires to Spur Growth in the European Lighting Equipment Markets, Says Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, February 16, 2010 – The European luminaire market is long established and mature. However,
recent developments have shaken the sedentary growth rate of the market, with
a construction boom in early-2000s swiftly followed by a construction slump
and prolonged economic downturn. A greater emphasis on energy savings in the
lighting sector and a new legislation that phases [...]

ProLogis Intends to Increase Ownership Stake in ProLogis European Properties
DENVER, February 16, 2010 – ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a leading global provider of distribution
facilities, announced today that it intends to purchase additional Ordinary
Units carrying voting rights of ProLogis European Properties, a Luxembourg
closed-ended investment fund (Euronext: PEPR), in the open market or in
privately negotiated transactions. ProLogis currently holds approximately
24.8 percent of PEPR’s outstanding Ordinary Units.

[...]

Abbott Completes Acquisition of Solvay Pharmaceuticals
ABBOTT PARK, Illinois, February 16, 2010 – Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that it has completed its EUR 4.5
billion (US$6.2 billion) acquisition of Belgium-based Solvay Pharmaceuticals,
providing Abbott with a large and complementary portfolio of pharmaceutical
products and expanding Abbott’s presence in key global emerging markets.

Based on the timing of the close, [...]

Novarra Introduces oneweb Service with Mobile Apps and Web to a Billion Phones
Operators, internet brands and developers overcome fragmentation, expand reach

BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2010 – Novarra, the Internet Mobility(TM) company, unveiled its new oneweb
service, accessible to consumers worldwide and designed to provide a
personalized web experience with thousands of apps. The vision of oneweb is
to remove fragmentation hurdles facing the mobile eco-system by seamlessly
enabling web, apps [...]

Endeavour Announces Record Reserve Growth in 2009
HOUSTON, February 16, 2010 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
announced a 49 percent increase in proved and probable reserves as of
December 31, 2009 resulting in a record reserve replacement rate of 980
percent of 2009 production, based on 2P reserves.

“This increase is attributable to the success of [...]

Redknee Receives Management Excellence Award
Redknee Presented Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Award for Eighth Consecutive Year

TORONTO, February 16, 2010 – Redknee (TSX: RKN) a leading provider of business-critical software and
solutions for communications service providers, is pleased to announce that
it has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies by Deloitte. Last
year Redknee was awarded the Award’s Platinum [...]

Acision Powers Advanced Messaging and Charging at Tata Teleservices for Tata Indicom and Tata DOCOMO
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain, February 16 – Acision, a world leader in mobile data, today announces that
Tata Teleservices, one of the fastest growing dual technology telecom service
providers in India, has selected Acision SMSC, Acision MMSC, Acision Business
Tools, and Acision’s mobile data charging solution for its brands – Tata
Indicom (CDMA services) and Tata DOCOMO [...]

Wmode and Momac sign North American distribution agreement
Wmode to incorporate GoMedia into its ClearMode(R) offering -
BARCELONA, Spain, February 16, 2010 – Wmode, the developer and operator of the ClearMode(R) managed service,
announced today that they have signed a distribution agreement with Momac
that allows Wmode to offer the award winning GoMedia suite of services in
the North American market. Wmode will begin targeting media [...]

Orange Launches ‘Expert Assistance’ – Providing Dedicated and Specialist Assistance to New Smartphone Customers
BARCELONA, February 15 -

- The Orange Expert Assistance Service Includes Specialist Customer
Service Representatives Who Will Provide Personalised Care and Support
to Help Smartphone Customers

- As Part of This Dedicated Support, Expert Assistance Will Also Provide
[...]

Chiquita Takes New Step In Its Innovation Strategy; Fruit Juice Bars Open On Dubai Metro
CINCINNATI, February 15, 2010 – Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today announced the
signing of an international master franchise agreement in the Middle East for
the operation of Chiquita Fruit Juice Bars, as part of its global innovation
strategy. The first series of locations are already open, making it even more
enjoyable to use the Dubai Metro. [...]

More Than 3,000 Scholars Worldwide Support a Statement Condemning Spain’s Expulsion of the Ariel University Center From the Solar Decathlon 2010
CLEVELAND and VIENNA, February 15, 2010 -

- By – Peter J. Haas, Case Western Reserve University; President, SPME
(www.spme.net/cgi-bin/speakers.cgi?ID=252)

- Ruth Contreras, Ph.D., U. of Vienna & Natural History Museum
[...]

Imerys Announces 2009 Results
PARIS, February 15, 2010 -

- Sales down – 20% and current operating income – 55%

- Effectiveness of action plans launched from end 2008:

- Substantial reduction in fixed costs and overheads: – EUR158
[...]

Sonim Brings Rugged Spirit to Europe
Don’t compromise style for toughness! Sonim’s new XP2 Spirit 3G mobile phone is a rugged yet pretty face.

BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2010 – PEPCOM, Mobile World Congress — Sonim Technologies, the manufacturer of
the world’s toughest phones, today announces the latest in its Xtreme
Performance series, the Sonim XP2 Spirit – its first 3G mobile phone.

[...]

Drive it Home: Scotland’s Biggest Global Golf Promotion
EDINBURGH, Scotland, February 15, 2010 – Scotland: the Home of Golf is offering its biggest ever golf
promotion in 2010, with over 250 tee times throughout Scotland, the chance to
play golf with Sam Torrance, win a trip to the Open Championship in its 150th
anniversary year, and play the illustrious St Andrews Old Course.

[...]

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