Technology Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for April 1-5, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Online Pawnbroker Borro.com Expands With GBP10 Million Investment
LONDON, March 29, 2010 – Online pawnbroker Borro.com has secured GBP10 million of funding, it was
announced today (29 March, 2010) to meet booming customer demand.
Provided by Eden Ventures, European Founders, Kreos Capital and
Rockridge, the funding will underpins the success of the business to date and
allow for aggressive expansion of this [...]
Eurotech Introduce a New Intel(R) Atom(TM) Based Industrial Compact Enclosure (ICE)
CAMBRIDGE, England, March 30, 2010 – Eurotech have added the Intel Atom based Catalyst EC ICE to their already
comprehensive range of Industrial Compact Enclosures.
The Catalyst EC ICE is ideal for applications such as Remote Telematics,
Wireless Data Acquisition, Multimedia and Process Control. It provides all
the benefits of Intel's latest Atom LPIA [...]
Keyrus Biopharma Standardizes on Oracle?? Clinical to Improve Clinical Trial Efficiency and Support Corporate Expansion
European Contract Research Organization Gains New Agility and Facilitates Compliance with Oracle Health Sciences Applications
Redwood Shores, CA ??? March 29, 2010
News Facts
Keyrus Biopharma, a contract research organization operating in Europe and part of the Keyrus Group, has standardized on Oracle?? Clinical (www.oracle.com/us/industries/life-sciences/042878.html) and Oracle Database (www.oracle.com/us/products/database/index.htm) to help increase [...]
Optimum Solutions Brings Ricoh Electronics Live on Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.1
Ricoh Electronics is Oracle's First Customer to Deploy PeopleSoft Enterprise 9.1
San Francisco and Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? March 29, 2010
News Facts
Ricoh Electronics, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced office automation equipment, has successfully gone live on the first deployment of Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.1 (www.oracle.com/applications/peoplesoft/hcm/ent/index.html) , which was implemented by [...]
Beeyoot Welcomes Brokers
DUBAI, March 29, 2010 – Beeyoot.Com, a growing online real estate marketplace, has welcomed
brokers to its For Sale By Owner portal.
Hunt and Harris, Fine and Country, New World Dubai, Provident,
Goldenwave, Halcon and Din Properties are among the first Dubai real
estate companies to join this growing property portal, which has until
now [...]
Elavon Streamlines Merchant Acquiring Services Using Intellect(TM) GUB
FRANKFURT and CHENNAI, India, March 29, 2010 – Polaris Software (POLS.BO), a leading Financial Technology
company, announced that Elavon a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp
(NYSE: USB) and a leading global payments provider, has gone live on
Intellect(TM) Global Universal Banking (GUB) – Business Process Studio.
Elavon has streamlined the core business processes of merchant boarding,
credit card acceptance, [...]
BancTec’s CenterVision(R) Document Transaction Solution Raises the Bar With New Capabilities
Release adds invoice and line item processing; handles any document type
DALLAS, March 29, 2010 – BancTec Inc., (www.banctec.com/) a global provider of advanced,
high-volume, document and payment processing solutions and services, has
enhanced its CenterVision (www.banctec.com/products/centervision/)
transactional content management platform. The new functionality extends
processing capabilities to invoicing and accounts payable operations, speeds
up content capture for any new [...]
Finacle From Infosys Offers Next Generation Solutions for Banks in East Africa
Finacle 10 for Banking Transformation and Finacle Inclusion Solution to Power Innovation for Banks in the Region
LONDON, NAIROBI, Kenya and BANGALORE, India, March 29, 2010 – Infosys Technologies Ltd (BSE:500209, NSE: INFOSYSTCH) showcased Finacle
10 and Finacle Financial Inclusion solution for banks in East Africa.
Finacle 10 will enable banks to transform [...]
Roamware Eliminates Over 30,000 SIM Boxes in Less than Six Months
Roamware's Solution Reduces Revenue Leakage by Eliminating Unauthorised GSM Gateways Bypassing Termination/ Interconnect Fees for GSM Operators
SAN JOSE, California, March 29, 2010 – Roamware, Inc., a global leader in mobile roaming software and solutions,
today announced the unprecedented uptake of its SIM Box Detector solution
launched in third quarter of 2009. The solution enables telecom operators [...]
8000inc (EIGH.pk) Acquires New Media Group, Advertising Agency and Fashion Design House
8000inc has Acquired the Time Velocity Group Which Includes a Technology Company, Advertising Agency and Design and Fashion House in a Cash Transaction
MANASSAS, Virginia, March 29, 2010 – As 8000inc expands and brings businesses with great potential into the
group, the next target was to provide a start to finish business solution to
manage all facets [...]
Supermicro New Servers Achieve 48 Processor Cores in 1U
New 2U Twin2 with 96 Cores and 1U Quad Servers with 48 Cores Optimized for 8- and 12-Core AMD Opteron(TM) 6100 Series Processors
SAN JOSE, California, March 29, 2010 – Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a leader in
application-optimized, high-performance server solutions, today launched its
first wave of servers optimized for the new 8- and 12-Core [...]
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Selects Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile for In-Flight Connectivity
LAKE FOREST, California, March 29, 2010 – Panasonic Avionics Corporation (www.panasonic.aero/) (Panasonic),
the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and
communication (IFEC) systems, today announced a new strategic agreement with
Deutsche Telekom. Under terms of the new arrangement, Deutsche Telekom with
its T-Mobile brand will be the preferred wireless internet service provider
for Panasonic Avionics' Global Communications Suite.
[...]
XBRL Filing Made Easier With the Release of SEC XBRL Mandate for Dummies(R)
Topical, Complex Subject Made Easier to Understand for Financial Reporting and General Audiences
TORONTO, March 29, 2010 – Clarity Systems, a leader in external reporting solutions, today
announced the launch of the Clarity Systems Limited Edition SEC XBRL Mandate
for Dummies guide. The book is designed to clearly and cleverly explain what
can be a daunting topic: the [...]
MarketsandMarkets: Global Femtocell Market Worth US$4.6 Billion by 2014
DALLAS, Texas, March 30, 2010 – According to the new market research report, 'Global Femtocell
Equipment Market (2009-2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets (
www.marketsandmarkets.com), femtocells are expected to form a US$4.6
billion market by 2014, recording an estimated CAGR of 82.6% from 2009 to
2014. The U.S. market is expected to account for nearly 41.1% of the
total revenues.
[...]
Abadoo Classifieds Goes Global
LONDON, March 30, 2010 – Abadoo Classified Advertising (www.abadoo.org), a relatively new
player in the business listings and free ads market, has launched US and
European divisions.
Abadoo was launched in the UK in August 2009 as a business listings and
classifieds advertising website. The original site can be found here
www.abadoo.co.uk The new locations [...]
Wales Embraces Online Election
LONDON, March 30, 2010 – It's being hailed as Wales' first on-line election and the most eagerly
anticipated for decades with 80%* of people in the country saying they'll be
voting, according to research published today. If this proves true it'll be a
significant increase on what happened in the last election 5 years ago, when
just over [...]
Where do ‘U’ Eat Yours?
LONDON, March 30, 2010 – Qedis, the fresh, energetic and very different management consultancy,
gives away thousands of orange Easter eggs to its own people, clients,
families and friends – and asks them to take photos of themselves eating them
in quirky, funny or exciting locations. Qedis isn't your stereotypical,
boring consultancy firm!
Having been [...]
TheMarkets.com Expands Product, Technology, and Customer Service Offerings in 2009
Launches application programming interface (API)
NEW YORK, March 30, 2010 – TheMarkets.com, a leading provider of research, estimates and workflow
solutions to the buy-side, today announced global staff expansion and product
and customer service enhancements made throughout 2009. TheMarkets.com offers
a suite of products used by over 2400 investment management firms in 51
countries for global research and other [...]
Election on a Tuesday…We Won’t Give it a Second Thought
Tuesday 30 March is National Decision Day, a Time to Stop Dithering and Start Deciding
LONDON, March 30, 2010 – After a fun-filled weekend, the nation writes off Monday and
finally snaps back into action on a Tuesday, as 49 per cent of Brits claim
Tuesday is the most decisive day of the week. Encouraging the nation [...]
IVONA Text-To-Speech Makes Mobile Applications More Accessible
GDYNIA, Poland, March 30, 2010 – The IVO Software Company is presenting the award-winning IVONA
Text-To-Speech (TTS) in the cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) model.
From now on, all mobile applications and services may speak with a human
voice, offering more functions and greater accessibility without the need for
installing any additional software. You can apply the [...]
Telnic Announces Launch Date of June 15th for IDNs in Sixteen Languages
LONDON, March 30, 2010 – Telnic Limited (www.telnic.tel), the Registry Operator
for the award-winning communications-focused .tel top level domain (TLD),
today announced that the date for the upcoming launch of Internationalized
Domain Names (IDNs) in sixteen languages would be Tuesday, 15th June 2010.
"If you're a J??rn, J??lia or Bj??rn, or a Chl??e or [...]
Timesoft Opening Branch in USA
Accola.com from 1 April in Atlanta
BAARN, the Netherlands, March 30, 2010 – A Timesoft branch in the USA will start operations in Atlanta, GA. on 1
April, under the name Accola.com. The new branch will focus on small and
medium-sized law firms for the implementation of ADERANT's leading practice
management system: ADERANT Expert. The company will also [...]
Banca d’Italia, ICBPI and VocaLink Announce Their Cooperation to Make the Respective SEPA-schemes Compliant Clearing and Settlement Mechanisms Interoperable and to Broaden Reachability Throughout the Single Euro Payments Area
LONDON, MILAN and ROME, March 30, 2010 – The Italian infrastructure for clearing and settlement of retail payments
(Clearing and Settlement Mechanism – CSM) ICBPI/BI-COMP, operated by Banca
d'Italia and Istituto Centrale delle Banche Popolari Italiane (ICBPI), and
the international payments specialist VocaLink today announced that they are
collaborating to establish a link for the exchange of SEPA [...]
Hexaware Strengthens Insurance Capabilities; Forges Strategic Partnership With eBaoTech
MUMBAI, India, March 31, 2010 – Hexaware Technologies, a leading global provider of IT & BPO services and
consulting, today, announced a global partnership with eBaoTech, a leading
provider of a complete suite of new generation core application software and
services for life and general insurance industries.
IT will help insurers improve their underwriting [...]
Oracle Announces Oracle?? CRM On Demand Release 17
New Forecasting and Analytics Drive Value and Maximize Productivity
Redwood Shores, CA ??? March 31, 2010
News Facts
Oracle CRM On Demand Release 17, the latest release of Oracle’s industry-leading on demand service that continues Oracle’s commitment to CRM innovation, introduces extensive forecasting and analytics capabilities to gain more actionable insight and increase productivity.
New [...]
High Resolution Video Surveillance Cameras Market Ready for Take-off, Says Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on the High Resolution Video Surveillance Cameras Market on Thursday, 8 April 2010
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – The video surveillance cameras market has been changing tremendously in
the recent years. Camera manufacturers are on the fast lane bringing in major
improvements to address the ever-increasing need for security. With [...]
Turkish Banks Score Highest on Innovation Across Europe
Key Innovation Trends Unveiled During a Seminar by Finacle From Infosys and EFMA
BANGALORE and LONDON, March 31, 2010 – Infosys Technologies Ltd unveiled the findings on trends and efforts on
innovation among banks in Turkey. Recently Infosys joined hands with European
Financial Management & Marketing Association (EFMA) and hosted a seminar to
deliberate with Turkish bankers on [...]
PR Newswire’s Meet the Media Gets Wired
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – PR Newswire, the global leader in commercial news distribution, today
announced the launch of the first of six Meet the Media events for 2010. The
event will be held this evening at Altitude 360 in the heart of Westminster.
David Rowan, Editor of Wired magazine's UK edition (www.wired.co.uk/),
will be the first guest [...]
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Rewarding Customers for Ongoing Loyalty Elevates Customer Satisfaction With Fixed and Mobile Broadband ISPs in the UK
For a Second Consecutive Year, O2 Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Both UK Fixed and Mobile Broadband Internet Service Providers
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – Offering loyalty incentives, such as discounts on monthly fees, service
upgrades and exclusive benefits, provides a considerable lift in customer
satisfaction with fixed and mobile broadband Internet service providers
(ISPs) in the [...]
Mobile TeleSystems Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2009
MOSCOW, March 31, 2010 – Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS" – NYSE: MBT), the leading
telecommunications provider in Russia and the CIS, today announces its
unaudited US GAAP financial results for the three months and full year ended
December 31, 2009.
Key Financial Highlights for the FY 2009[1]
– Consolidated revenues up [...]
Government Recommendations for Technology and Innovation Centres May Fall Short
CAMBRIDGE, England, March 31, 2010 – PraxisUnico, the UK's leading research commercialisation organisation,
invites comment on a statement from the organisation's Chairman, Professor
David Secher, on Government policy on knowledge transfer. Lord Mandelson has
accepted the recommendations of the recent Hauser Report. This report
proposes development of a network of technology and innovation centres that
will help deliver the [...]
Paideia School Provides a High Density Learning Environment with Xirrus
Xirrus 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays Prepare Paideia School to Support Coverage and Density Essential to a 1:1 Initiative
THOUSAND OAKS, California, March 31, 2010 – Xirrus(R), the Wi-Fi "Power Play" that delivers the most coverage,
bandwidth, and user density in the industry, announced today the deployment
of Xirrus high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays across the Paideia School
campus, located [...]
Randall Kroszner Named Advisor to GETCO
CHICAGO, March 31, 2010 – GETCO, a global electronic trading and technology firm, today announced
that Randall Kroszner will serve as an advisor to the firm. The firm's Board
of Advisors also includes former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Chairman Arthur Levitt.
"We are focused on enhancing stability and efficiency in the capital
markets through [...]
Welsh Prospective MPs Embrace Communications Technology to Give Voters Bite-Sized Video Manifestos
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – It's a first for Wales, and a first for Welsh politics. Voters are being
given the chance to see and hear their prospective parliamentary MPs (PPCs)
thanks to the UK's number one video communications company WinkBall.
The 2010 campaign is being hailed as Wales' first online election and [...]
Global Crossing Announces Conference Call for GCUK’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC) will conduct a conference call on
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EDT/2:00 p.m. BST. John Kritzmacher,
chief financial officer, Global Crossing and Ted Higase, managing director,
Global Crossing UK (GCUK) and Europe, will discuss GCUK's financial results
for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009.
[...]
North Prospective MPs Embrace Communications Technology to Give Voters Bite Sized Video Manifestos.
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – It's a first for the North. Voters are being given the chance to see and
hear their prospective parliamentary MPs (PPC's) thanks to the UK's number
one video communications company Winkball.
The 2010 campaign is being hailed as the North of England's first on-line
election and the most eagerly [...]
South of England’s Prospective MPs Embrace Communications Technology to Give Voters Bite-Sized Video Manifestos
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – It's a first for the South. Voters are being given the chance to see and
hear their prospective parliamentary MPs (PPCs) thanks to the UK's number one
video communications company WinkBall.
The 2010 campaign is being hailed as the South of England's first on-line
election and the most eagerly [...]
London’s Prospective MPs Embrace Communications Technology to Give Voters Bite-Sized Video Manifestos.
LONDON, March 31, 2010 – It's a first for London. Voters are being given the chance to see and
hear their prospective parliamentary MPs (PPCs) thanks to the UK's number one
video communications company WinkBall.
The 2010 campaign is being hailed as London's first on-line election and
the most eagerly anticipated in decades. Winkball [...]
Alan Titchmarsh Offers Expert Gardening Tips and Makes Recommendations on his Favourite High Quality Tools on New Gardeners’ Heaven Website
Gardeners' Heaven Giving Away a Charcoal BarbeSkew II BBQ as Featured on Dragon's Den
LONDON, April 1, 2010 – In association with AlanTitchmarsh.com, Gardeners' Heaven
www.gardenersheaven.co.uk, the gardening equipment
(https://www.gardenersheaven.co.uk/) and tools website, launches today. The
website brings together the best equipment and garden products in one place
by drawing on Alan's recommendations and knowledge of his favourite tools.
Gardeners' [...]
Sapient Named a UK Leader in Web Design by Independent Research Firm
LONDON, April 1, 2010 – Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) today announced that its marketing services group,
SapientNitro (www.sapientnitro.com/, previously known as Sapient
Interactive*), was named a leader in the "The Forrester Wave(TM): UK
Interactive Marketing Agencies – Web Design Capabilities Q1 2010" report
published by leading independent analyst firm Forrester Research, Inc.
"Forrester Wave reports are [...]
Redknee Named in List of Top 10 Canadian Wireless Solutions Companies
Redknee Continues to Climb Branham300 Leader Board
TORONTO, April 1, 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 by Branham Group as the fifth leading wireless solutions
company in Canada, rising three points from its 2009 ranking. This
announcement comes [...]
Greenlight Appointed to Manage Search Marketing for Thomas Cook UK & Ireland’s Travel Portfolio
LONDON, April 1, 2010 – Leading travel company Thomas Cook UK & Ireland
(www.thomascook.com), has appointed award-winning independent
specialist SEO and PPC consulting and technology firm Greenlight
(www.greenlightsearch.com/), to handle its SEO strategy.
Greenlight will manage Thomas Cook UK & Ireland's search
engine optimisation (SEO) marketing efforts – from strategic planning and
development right through to [...]
blinkx Partners With Mobica to Bring Personalized Video Channels to Mobile Phones
Platform independent offering will deliver customized, professional news and entertainment video to any wireless device
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced a strategic partnership with Mobica, a leading provider of
cutting-edge mobile solutions and services for leading handset vendors,
platform providers and mobile carriers.
[...]