Technology Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for May 10-17, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Oracle Introduces Oracle?? Argus Safety Japan 6.0
Enhancements Help Health Sciences Companies Operating in Japan Improve Safety, Facilitate Compliance and Reduce Costs
Redwood Shores, CA ??? May 10, 2010
News Facts
Oracle today announced the availability of Oracle?? Argus Safety Japan 6.0 (www.oracle.com/us/industries/027624.htm) , the latest version of Oracle’s comprehensive pharmacovigilance solution for Japanese health sciences organizations and global companies conducting business in [...]
MarketsandMarkets: Global Service Robotics Market Worth U.S. $21 Billion by 2014
DALLAS, May 10, 2010 – According to a new market research report, 'Global Service Robotics
Market (2009 – 2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets
(www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total global service robotics market
is expected to be worth US$21 billion by 2014, out of which the Asia market
will account for nearly 35% of the total revenues. The global market is
expected to [...]
Integrated fm Launches Sustainability Website
WARWICK, England, May 10, 2010 – Recognising the growing importance of sustainability and other social
responsibility issues to building operators, Integrated fm has launched a
website (www.sustainabilityiq.com) dedicated to the management of
sustainability and CSR data.
Packed with vital information for facilities, estates and sustainability
managers, the site features an 'easy guide to the Carbon [...]
Buongiorno CEO, Andrea Casalini, to Attend 12th Edition of the European Midcap Event
To Be Held on May 11-12, 2010, at Congress Centre – London
LONDON, May 10, 2010 – Buongiorno SpA (MTA STAR, Borsa Italiana: BNG), multinational
leader in mobile entertainment, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr
Andrea Casalini and IR Director, Ms Lucia Predolin are scheduled to attend
the 2-day European Midcap Event at the Congress Centre [...]
Publicis London and Depaul UK Launch Charity iPhone Application
iHobo, the World's First Live Action Charity App, Gives Users a Unique Insight Into the Issues the Homeless Face
LONDON, May 10, 2010 – Publicis London today launches an innovative iPhone application, iHobo,
to challenge perceptions surrounding homelessness. The app, the first ever to
feature interactive live action video footage, has been developed on behalf
of homelessness charity [...]
State Auto Mutual Insurance Company Selects BancTec to Provide Remittance Processing and Document Imaging Solution
DALLAS, May 10, 2010 – BancTec, a global provider of advanced, high-volume, document and payment
processing solutions and services, announced that State Auto Mutual Insurance
Company has selected BancTec's remittance processing and document imaging
solutions to process insurance payments and other incoming documentation. The
BancTec solution will replace State Auto's legacy system, and process up to a
peak of [...]
Improved Sound Quality in ISL Groop
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, May 10, 2010 – High-tech company XLAB released a new version of the web conferencing
solution ISL Groop 2.0.2 which includes considerable improvements to sound
quality. The new version is available to the public at
www.islonline.com.
Automatic audio and video detection
ISL Groop is web conferencing software designed for [...]
Sending Flowers in Ireland is now Easier With Interflora.ie
SLEAFORD, England, May 10, 2010 – Interflora has launched an improved online service in the Republic of
Ireland. The web site Interflora.ie, (
www.interflora.ie/index.php/birthday-flowers.html) which is priced in
euros, is committed to providing customers with excellent service and a wide
choice of products.
Not only has Interflora provided Irish customers with a simpler way of
buying [...]
Apax Partners Announces First Investment in Brazil
S??O PAULO, May 10, 2010 – Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced they have entered into a
definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in TIVIT, the leader
in integrated IT and BPO services in Latin America. Under the terms of the
agreement, Apax will acquire 54.25% of TIVIT's issued and outstanding capital
stock from TIVIT's controlling [...]
Versatyle Codeless Test Automation Technology Introduces Advanced Test Interface
Versatyle Testr3 Studio Delivers Faster and Cost-Effective Automated Testing with a Powerful Zero Programming Test Case Development
MONTREAL, Canada, May 10, 2010 – Versatyle Test Corporation technology provides an innovative approach
to test automation (www.versatyle.com/test-automation/testr3-studio.html).
Testing is a vital task to product manufacturing and research & development
sectors. Rising production costs and increased global competition are
pressuring companies to [...]
The Learning Possibilities Group Goes Live With New CRM System From London Microsoft Dynamics Specialist ST Consulting
ST Consulting Implements Microsoft Dynamics CRM v4 to Support 250,000 Users, Enabling Educational Learning Specialist to Significantly Improve Internal and External Communication
LONDON, May 10, 2010 – The Learning Possibilities Group, a provider of online learning portals
to local authorities and schools, has implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM
(www.stconsulting.co.uk/article-Microsoft-Dynamics-CRM-MS_DYNAMICS_CRM.htm)
v4, with implementation and support provided by ST Consulting,
www.stconsulting.co.uk/ a [...]
Supermicro TwinBlade(TM) Wins 2010 Best Blade Award
TwinBlade(TM) delivers Highest Performance, Density (20 DP nodes in 7U) and Power Supply Efficiency (94%) with Lowest TCO and 40Gb/s InfiniBand
SAN JOSE, California, May 10, 2010 – Super Micro Computer, Inc. (www.supermicro.com ) (Nasdaq: SMCI),
the leader in server technology innovation and green computing, today
announced that its widely available TwinBlade(TM)
(www.supermicro.com/products/Superblade/TwinBlade ) won the Best
Blade-Based Solution [...]
Package Design Awards Celebrate Beauty & Wellness Creativity
HBA IPDA Awards Recognize Outstanding Packaging Innovations
NEW YORK, May 10, 2010 – HBA Global Expo announced that it is now accepting nominations for its
annual IPDA (International Package Design Awards) at www.hba-ipda.com.
These prestigious awards honor the year's most innovative packaging in
several categories including cosmetics, fragrance, personal care, skin care
and sustainability.
As the [...]
SATIMO Innovates With MIMO Test Systems!
PARIS, May 10, 2010 – SATIMO launches new systems that offer laboratories effective
solutions to test the influence of Multiple Input/ Multiple Output (MIMO)
signals on the performance of wireless devices. MIMO device testing has
become necessary due to the increasing use of multiple antennas in single
pieces of equipment.
The Telecom sector has been [...]
Strategic Technology Management and Roadmapping: Innovation Framework Technologies and nu Angle Announce Strategic Partnership
NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, England, May 12, 2010 – Innovation Framework Technologies, the premier supplier of software
solutions dedicated to the innovation and new product development value
chains, today announced its partnership with Cambridge based nu Angle, the
leading technology strategy and roadmapping advisor and implementer. The
partnership is focused on delivering a flexible solution to help
organizations of [...]
Telekom Austria Group: Strong Cost Control Absorbs Revenue Pressure and Limits EBITDA Decline in the First Quarter 2010
VIENNA, Austria, May 12, 2010 -
– Stabilization of Fixed Net subscriber base with just 0.8% lines lost
– Mobile Communication continues to grow its subscriber base with a 6.0%
increase to 19.0 million customers
– Revenues decline by 5.9% [...]
MACH Insights 2010 Promises to ‘Sharpen Mobile Visions’
LUXEMBOURG, May 12, 2010 – MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications exchange
solutions, mach.com will be holding its annual Insights conference in
Rome next month. The 3 day event, running from 7-9 June, promises to explore
future directions and strategies in the mobile communications market and to
'sharpen the mobile visions' of delegates.
[...]
WISeKey and Original1 Join Forces to Provide Global Brand Protection Services
GENEVA and FRANKFURT, May 12, 2010 – WISeKey and Original1 announce a strategic alliance for the usage of
cryptography technologies in the field of anti-counterfeiting. The
combination of strong authentication, with product lifecycle management
services, as well as identification technologies, such as barcodes, RFIDs,
holograms and other machine-readable marker technologies ensures the control
of the product lifecycle and prevents [...]
Frost & Sullivan: Rapid Adoption of Videoconferencing as a Cost Saving Solution Drives the European Videoconferencing Endpoints Market Growth
LONDON, May 12, 2010 – Companies across the world have significantly changed their way of
undertaking business on a day-to-day basis, since the beginning of the
economic crisis. Limited travel budgets have impelled companies to seek new
means of communication and collaboration. The reduction in the number of
regular in-person meetings has given rise to innovative tools that [...]
Oracle Unveils Oracle’s Primavera Inspire for SAP 7.0
Integration Drives Measurable ROI by Improving Project Management and Execution
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? May 11, 2010
News Facts
Further simplifying enterprise project portfolio management, Oracle today announced the launch of Oracle's Primavera Inspire for SAP 7.0 (www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/primavera/042379.htm) for enhanced integration between Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/primavera/042373.htm) and SAP enterprise resource [...]
Recent Trends in Commercial Text Messaging
LONDON, May 11, 2010 – Businesses are increasingly turning text messaging services to
enhance new and existing customers' experience with their brand or service.
The main trends in commercial text messaging are promotional campaigns and
information services as well as notifications, alerts and reminders.
Engaging with customers
Promotional campaigns using text [...]
Information Mosaic to Present on Eliminating Operational Risk in the Back Office at the 7th Annual Back Office Forum, Vienna
Manmohan Singh, Head of Product Leadership, will Examine the Need for Business, Cultural and Technological Change to Remove Unnecessary Breaks and Reduce Risk in Post-Trade Processing
LONDON, May 11, 2010 – Information Mosaic, the global provider of post-trade
automation solutions, will attend the 7th Annual Back Office Forum, 11th -
12th May in Vienna, Austria, and present [...]
Eurotech Announces Secure and Robust ZyWAN G9 Cellular Router
Rugged Cellular Router Provides Customers With Flexible Connectivity Solutions on Wireless Networks
AMARO, Italy, May 11, 2010 – Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and
systems, have announced the ZyWAN G9 Cellular Router offering data solutions
to 3G, CDMA and GSM/GPRS cellular networks. The rugged ZyWAN G9 provides
real-time access and location-based information to any Ethernet, [...]
A New Look at Merchant Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) – Getting Merchants to Use the Service: MarketsandMarkets
DALLAS, Texas, May 11, 2010 – RDC growth from 2004 to 2008 has been an impressive 70% per
year. The initial adoption was among the banks and financial institutions as
branch deposit capture. This was followed by the adoption of the bank's
commercial base wherein the major targeted segment was big businesses where
banks held their core deposit [...]
Inmarsat plc Interim Management Statement
LONDON, May 11, 2010 – Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, today provided the following
information for the 3 months ended 31 March 2010.
Inmarsat plc Highlights
– Inmarsat Global MSS revenue $181.2m up 12.3% (2009: $161.3m)
– Total revenue [...]
Alstom and Infosys Technologies Partner to Develop Next Generation Power Solutions
Focus on High-end Engineering and R&D Services
NEW DELHI, May 11, 2010 – Alstom, a world leader in energy and rail transport
infrastructure and Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: INFY), today
announced the expansion of their strategic partnership in areas of global
Research and Development (R&D), Engineering and Engineering IT services. This
partnership envisages substantial strategic investments over the next [...]
TEMIS Opens New Office in the UK
Strong Demand In The Publishing Sector for Luxid(R), TEMIS' Solution for Content Enrichment and Knowledge Discovery, Leads to a Dedicated Presence in the Important UK Market.
LONDON, May 11, 2010 – TEMIS, the leading provider of Text Analytics solutions for
the Enterprise, is pleased to announce its expansion into the UK by opening a
UK office and [...]
Redknee Enables Tier 1 Operator to Launch MVNO Services
EMEA Operator Reinvests in Redknee to Propel MVNO Success
TORONTO, May 11, 2010 – Redknee (TSX:RKN), a leading provider of business-critical billing and
charging software and solutions for communications service providers, today
announced that a leading tier 1 communications provider has increased its
investment in Redknee's data monetization solution to launch its mobile
virtual network operator (MVNO) business in [...]
ChannelService(TM) – A New Low Risk Option for IT Companies Seeking Growth in Global Channel Sales
LONDON, May 11, 2010 – Increasing demand for Export Creation and Channel Development services
has led Delta International, whose clients include IBM, SAP and HP, to launch
a new company aimed at organisations looking for a low risk option to grow
their channel sales. The new company is called Delta Channel Services Ltd.
According [...]
The Oracle Academy Invests in Teacher Professional Development in North Carolina
The Oracle Academy Instructors’ Institute Will Help North Carolina Teachers Prepare Students for 21st Century IT Careers
Raleigh, North Carolina ??? May 12, 2010
News Facts
The Oracle Academy (academy.oracle.com) , in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, CTE division and the North Carolina Community College System, will host an Oracle Academy Instructor’s [...]
Proposal to Privatise Hutchison Telecom International Has Received Shareholders’ Approval
HONG KONG, May 12, 2010 – Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("HWL") and Hutchison Telecommunications
International Limited ("HTIL") today jointly announced that the independent
HTIL shareholders have approved the proposal to privatise HTIL put forward by
the HWL group (the "Scheme"). The effectiveness of the proposal is subject to
fulfilment of the remaining conditions including obtaining sanction from the
Grand Court [...]
Top Selling iPhone Navigation app, skobbler, Launches in UK for GBP 1.19
The Revolutionary Alternative to Sat Nav Gadgets and Pricier iPhone apps (Includes Free Map Updates for Life)
BERLIN, May 12, 2010 – skobbler (www.skobbler.co.uk/), Germany's best-selling iPhone
navigation app (more than 150,000 sold), launches in the UK today at an
introductory price of GBP 1.19 (normally GBP 2.39). This affordable sat nav
app puts the power in users' [...]
Frost & Sullivan Lauds CPT SpeedStart(R) Stop-start System
LONDON, May 12, 2010 – Based on its latest study of best practice in the automotive powertrain
market, global research organisation Frost & Sullivan has singled out
Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) to receive its 2010 European Customer
Value Enhancement Award for the company's innovative CPT SpeedStart(R)
stop-start system, which is presently under trial with various car makers.
It's the [...]
Dubai Internet City Backs Middle East Digital Marketing Event
DUBAI, May 12, 2010 – There is no doubt that digital marketing has emerged as the new channel
for brands in the Middle East to increase their market share. The industry
received a boost this week with TECOM Investments' Dubai Internet City
confirming official support of Click 4.0 – the Digital Marketing Event for
the Middle East. Part [...]
Ivor Ichikowitz of Paramount Group Calls for Developing World to Lead Defence Innovation
LONDON, May 12, 2010 – Ivor Ichikowitz, founder of leading African defence and
aerospace business Paramount Group, has issued an urgent call to the
developing world to lead a new defence industrial approach for the 21st
Century.
Mr Ichikowitz places developing countries at the centre of his
vision as being those best positioned to capitalise [...]
Elie Saab – Available Exclusively Online at Boutique1.com
DUBAI, UAE, May 12, 2010 – Boutique 1.com, the ultimate luxury online store is the only place to
carry Elie Saab online. With an extensive range available, customers from all
over the world are able to view and purchase the ultimate in show-stopping
glamour across Elie Saab RTW, accessories and footwear at the click of a
button.
[...]
Pacha to Bring Augmented Reality to Ibiza in 2010
LONDON, May 12, 2010 – With Ibiza's opening parties only weeks away, Pacha, the 43-year old
Ibiza club and music brand, is set to launch the coolest guide to Ibiza using
the very latest Augmented Reality in its forthcoming free iPhone app. From
the moment you land to jumping on a plane to head back home, the [...]
Pcubed Announces Solutions to Improve Return on Project Management Investment With Enhancements to Microsoft Project 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
Pcubed Global Solutions and Consulting Services work with Microsoft to Ensure Maximum Leverage and Repeatability of Proven Project Management Practices
NEW YORK, May 12, 2010 – Pcubed today announced that the company will combine its strength in
project management solutions, delivery, and project management training with
Microsoft(R) Project 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 technology.
The Pcubed solutions [...]
Software FX, Inc. Releases PowerGadgets Mobile for Citrix XenApp
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2010 – Software FX, Inc. today officially launched PowerGadgets Mobile at Citrix
Synergy 2010, an enterprise dashboard solution that leverages Citrix
XenApp(TM) and Citrix Receiver(TM) for Apple, Android, BlackBerry and Windows
Mobile to allow any organization access to information and to display key
performance indicators (KPIs) on any mobile device.
"Accessing [...]
MotionTouch Launches Mi-Stylus – Total Touch Screen Precision for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
LONDON, May 12, 2010 – MotionTouch, the innovative product design and manufacturing
business, has launched Mi-Stylus – a sleek, lightweight stylus that perfectly
replicates a finger tip, for total touch screen accuracy for the iPhone, iPad
and iPod Touch.
Made of a special composite rubber, the Mi-Stylus slanted nib
imitates the electrical characteristics of the [...]
Elsevier Develops Scopus Alerts (Lite) iPhone Application to Help Researchers Stay Up-to-date While on-the-go
Allowing Scientists Mobile Access to Their Search and Citation Alerts
AMSTERDAM, May 12, 2010 – Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical
information products and services, today announced it has built a new iPhone
application, Scopus Alerts (Lite) (tinyurl.com/scopusmob), that gives
researchers mobile access to the Searching and Alerting features of Scopus,
the world's largest abstract and [...]
TripAdvisor Introduces B2B Division and Continues Global Expansion
Company Poised to Redefine the Way Tourism Industry Markets to Travellers
LONDON, May 13, 2010 – TripAdvisor(R), the world's most popular and largest travel community,
today announced the launch of TripAdvisor for Business, a new dedicated
division providing the tourism industry unparalleled access to more than 34
million monthly visitors* worldwide. The company has also announced its plans
for [...]
Comba Telecom Implements Wireless Solution for Armenian Metro System
Deploys 2G and 3G solution in metro tunnels and stations
STOCKHOLM, May 13, 2010 – Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited ("Comba" or the "Group", HKEx:
2342), a leading wireless solutions provider, announced the successful
completion and handover of a turnkey wireless solution for the Yerevan Metro
rapid transit system that serves the capital of Armenia, Yerevan. The metro
is [...]
ISB Global SAP Waste & Recycling One
SAP Waste & Recycling One
LONDON, May 13, 2010 – SAP Waste and Recycling One is a fully integrated business management
software solution. It is built on world class technology software – SAP, the
largest business management software company in the world. It integrates all
functional areas of a waste and recycling company. Accounts, Financials,
Customer Service and Relationship [...]
Tagetik Supports the Next Wave of Microsoft’s Productivity Technologies
'Tagetik 3.0 Enabled by Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010' to Manage Financial Processes and Maximize the Power of Microsoft Business Intelligence platform
LUCCA, Italy, May 13, 2010 – Tagetik, a global Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and provider of
Performance Management, Financial Governance and Business Intelligence
software solutions, today announced its support for Microsoft(R)
SharePoint(R) Server 2010, as part of [...]
Clarity Systems Releases CLARITY 7(TM)
Latest Version of Clarity's Corporate Performance Management (CPM) Product Delivers Powerful new Functionality and Greater Performance While Leveraging Microsoft Technology
TORONTO, May 13, 2010 – Clarity Systems, a leader in corporate performance management (CPM) and
external reporting solutions, today released CLARITY 7, the latest release of
the only truly unified and open CPM solution on the market. [...]