PR Hub – Newsletter for September 3, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
2BM Launches Next-Generation Data Centre Power Monitoring Solution
Server Power Monitoring Solution, 2bm iMeter, is Implemented Without System Downtime Allowing Uninterrupted Operation and a Fast-track Route to Government CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Compliance
NOTTINGHAM, England, September 3, 2010 – 2bm, an innovator in data centre technology, www.2bm.co.uk today
announces the launch of the 2bm iMeter (
www.2bm.co.uk/products/2bmimeter) – a highly advanced data centre
power monitoring solution [...]
PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated
BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 – Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010,
estimated at 3 GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's
largest photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 2009, Germany accounted for approximately one of every two
newly installed modules worldwide, with total installations [...]
Actis Invests US$58 Million in Supermarket Chain Companhia Sulamericana de Distribui????o in Inaugural Brazilian Investment
S??O PAULO, Brazil, September 3, 2010 – Actis, the global emerging markets private equity specialist,
has invested US$58m in Companhia Sulamericana de Distribui????o ('CSD'), the
operator of Brazilian supermarket chains S??o Francisco and Cidade Can????o. CSD
is one of the three major supermarket retailers in Paran?? state, and is among
the top 25 supermarket operators in Brazil. The [...]
Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Seeks European Marketing Authorization for Investigational Once-Daily HIV Treatment TMC278
CORK, Ireland, September 3, 2010 – Tibotec Pharmaceuticals today announced its submission of a Marketing
Authorisation Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for
TMC278 (rilpivirine, as hydrochloride), an investigational non-nucleoside
reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) for the treatment of HIV. The
proposed indication would make TMC278 available for once-daily use with other
antiretroviral agents in treatment-na??ve HIV-1-infected adults.
[...]
ESCRS Launches New Awareness Campaign to Highlight the 20th Anniversary of LASIK – the Most Common Type of Laser Vision Correction
69% of Europeans Believe That Laser Eye Surgery is a Safe and Established Procedure, but Despite This More Than 80% per Cent Still Have Reservations About Having it Themselves
DUBLIN, September 3, 2010 – The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) today
launches LASIK Safe in Our Hands (www.LASIKSafeinOurHands.com), a new
awareness campaign to ensure [...]
SD Association Reveals New Memory Card Design for Incredibly Fast Cards
Dual-row pin memory card design for SDXC and SDHC confirmed as Association continues development of the next SD 4.0 standard.
BERLIN, September 3, 2010 – IFA Hall 17, Booth 128 — The SD Association announced today it has
defined a new, dual-row pin memory card design achieving bus interface speeds
of up to 300 megabytes per second [...]
DSG international plc to be Renamed Dixons Retail plc Group Trading in Line With Expectations
LONDON, September 3, 2010 -
– DSG international plc, one of Europe's leading specialist electrical
retailers, is today updating the market on trading for the 12 weeks
ended 24 July 2010.
– Total Group sales up 3% in [...]
HDI Dune Announces the Availability of Three New Lines of High-Definition Universal Media Players and HDI Dune Home Technology Upgrade
Each Dune HD media player takes a unique approach to enhancing the audio/video experience for the entire home
BERLIN, September 3, 2010 – IFA Exhibition — HDI Dune today announced the availability of three new
lines of high-definition multimedia players: Dune HD Max, Dune HD Lite, and
Dune HD Smart, featuring three modular component players. Each of [...]
Australia and France Declared ‘A Tie’ in World Shiraz Challenge
ADELAIDE, Australia, September 3, 2010 – Honours are drawn level after a grand blind taste-off between more than
700 wines that pitted Australia's best shiraz wines against iconic syrah
brands from France and other world producers.
For the first time, judges in the 'World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge'
hosted by Australia's Winestate Magazine were unable [...]
Fresenius Medical Care and SEHA Enter Into Exclusive Agreement to Serve Dialysis Patients in Abu Dhabi
BAD HOMBURG, Germany, September 3, 2010 – Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (Frankfurt Stock
Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider
of dialysis products and services, today announced its signing of a
nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.
PJSC (SEHA), the public provider of health care services, [...]
Martela on Suomen Paras Myyntiorganisaatio – kilpailun voittaja 2010
HELSINKI, September 3, 2010 – Suomen johtava ty??ymp??rist??jen ja julkitilojen ratkaisutoimittaja Martela
vei voiton Suomen Paras Myyntiorganisaatio -kilpailussa. Yritys vakuutti
asiantuntijaraadin hyv??ll?? myyntiosaamisellaan, joka heijastui kaikissa
k??ytetyiss?? mittareissa.
(Photo:
www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100902/406962 )
– Meid??n myyntiprosessimme ja organisaatiomme on rakennettu asiakkaan
silmin ja olemme saaneet merkitt??vi?? onnistumisia asiakastarpeen
t??ytt??misess??, sanoi voittoisan kilpailun j??lkeen Martelan myyntijohtaja
Pekka [...]
Loree Rodkin Creates a One of a Kind, 9 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring for Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis’ Fiancee Christina McLarty
LOS ANGELES, September 2, 2010 – Loree Rodkin is a visionary, often blurring the distinction between
modern and medieval in her couture collections. Her artisan handcrafted
pieces have been worn by famous clients like Cher, Madonna, Sir Elton John,
and Michelle Obama. Originally from Chicago herself, Rodkin was asked by the
First Lady to design her inaugural jewels, [...]
Burton Unveils the Perfect Black Suit
LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Burton was set the challenge by the owner of the brand, Sir
Philip Green, to design the perfect single breasted black suit for the
autumn/winter 2010 season. Each suit, as well as the accompanying formal
white shirt, was given the brief to look great on any of their customers but
without the bespoke [...]
Sales Success Shows Neuromarketing Moves Magazines: New Scientist Reports 12% Increase in Newsstand Sales for Issue Featuring NeuroFocus-Tested Cover Design
'Excellent' Results Exceed Publisher's Own Estimates, Offer Important Portents for Consumer Packaged Goods Companies
LONDON, September 2, 2010 – For marketers everywhere, especially consumer goods companies for whom
packaging is a critical determinant of success, the question asked has now
been definitively answered: neuromarketing can increase sales-substantially.
When New Scientist approached NeuroFocus to test [...]
npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain’s Oldest Boiler
WORCESTER, England, September 2, 2010 – npower hometeam's nationwide search for Britain's oldest
boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as
the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.
While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have
all been and gone, Colin Sadler's boiler has [...]
Saxo Bank Releases New Monthly Equity Research on Value Stocks in tradingfloor.com
HELLERUP, Denmark, September 2, 2010 – Saxo Bank, the specialist in online trading and investment, has launched
a new monthly equity research publication entitled "Global Value Equity
Strategy" focused on highlighting the most undervalued stocks from around the
world. It will appear each month on the Equities section of
www.tradingfloor.com.
The "Global Value Equity Strategy" [...]
Rezidor Opens the Radisson Blu Resort Split in Croatia
BRUSSELS, September 2, 2010 – The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Resort
Split in Croatia, a luxurious hotel right on the Adriatic coast with
panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the island Brac.
After an extensive renovation and reconstruction, the former
and legendary "Hotel Split" with a history of nearly [...]
Black Hat Abu Dhabi Announces Pre-registration and Call for Papers
ABU DHABI, UAE, September 2, 2010 – The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) represented
by the UAE Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), in cooperation with
Khalifa University of Science and Technology with UBM have brought to the
Middle East, Black Hat, recognising the importance of increasing online
security.
Pre-registration for Black Hat is now open and [...]
AEGON Asset Management Wins GBP2 Billion Asset Allocation Mandate
LONDON, September 2, 2010 – AEGON Asset Management has won another mandate for its asset allocation
service.
The latest mandate will see AEGON Asset Management apply its asset
allocation service to Leicestershire County Council's GBP2 billion pension
scheme.
The AEGON Asset Allocation Service will provide the Leicestershire County
Council pension scheme with [...]
UK-Based Phoenix Group Selects Milliman for Actuarial Systems Transformation Project
SEATTLE, September 2, 2010 – Milliman, Inc. today announced that UK-based Phoenix Group has selected
the company as provider for their Actuarial Systems Transformation project.
"Having acquired many companies with a variety of actuarial projection
systems and models, we sought a provider who can work closely with us to
simplify, rationalise, and streamline our processes," said Andy Moss, [...]