Monday, September 06, 2010

Technology Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for September 1-6, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010


Terma to Head the ASIM Observatory for the International Space Station

LYSTRUP and HERLEV, Denmark, August 26, 2010 – The Danish high-tech company Terma is to head a European space project
with the objective to take measurements and make observations from the
International Space Station (ISS).

(Logo:
www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100926/405945 )

The research project ASIM -The Atmosphere Space Interactions Monitor – is
an observatory that [...]

Hamas Assassination Underlies Deeper Need for Improved Security in GCC’s Hotel Industry

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 26, 2010 – The assassination of a senior member of Hamas in one of the Emirate's
leading five star hotels in January this year attracted global attention.
Shedding insight into such cases will be the 3rd Annual Development and
Infrastructure Security Summit taking place at Le Royal Meridien, Abu Dhabi
from 17 – 20 [...]

NComputing Secures Global Leadership in Desktop Virtualization

Achieves Milestone of Largest Installed Base With 2.5M Virtual Desktops Sold

REDWOOD CITY, California, August 30, 2010 – NComputing, a global leader in desktop virtualization, today announced
expanded operations including international senior hires, country expansion,
an aggressive channel expansion program, an enhanced OEM program, and
integrated solutions with Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware. These actions are in
response to growing [...]

Kx’s New Release Allows Intelligent Compression, Reduces Latency, and is Faster Than Ever

PALO ALTO, California, August 31, 2010 – Kx Systems, the leader in high-performance database and
timeseries analysis, has announced today the release of kdb+ v2.7. In
response to growing market demand, this version comes with several
enhancements, of which intelligent file compression, enhanced memory
management and a performance increase of up to 20% are the most significant.
With constantly [...]

Ocean Life Insurance (Thailand) Selects Mastek’s ElixirAsia Policy Administration System as its IT Platform for Growth

OLI set to Improve Operational Efficiency and Gear up for Growth in the Thai Market

MUMBAI, India and BANGKOK, August 31, 2010 – Mastek Ltd, a high-end IT solutions player with global
operations providing new technology and IP-led enterprise solutions to
insurance, government, and financial services organizations worldwide, today
announced that Ocean Life Insurance Co Ltd. (OLIC), Thailand [...]

Organic Children’s Clothing Brand Frugi Continue to Grow in the Recession

HELSTON, England, September 1, 2010 – Dynamic brand Frugi (www.welovefrugi.com/) are blasting away all
the reports of doom & gloom with a belter of a new range, hailed by the 150
shops that stock them in the UK as their best ever. The range is full of all
that is good about Autumn; the long walks swishing [...]

Spartoo, European Leader in Internet Footwear Market, Selects KENSHOO to Manage Online Advertising Campaigns Across International Markets

Leading European online footwear retailer chooses KENSHOO to manage paid search across multiple geographies as it expands into new markets

SAN FRANCISCO, September 1, 2010 – KENSHOO, the leading provider of online demand generation SaaS solutions
for the enterprise and local markets, announces that Spartoo, the leading
online European footwear retailer, has selected KENSHOO to automate and
optimize [...]

Oracle Introduces Admission Applications Web Services for PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions

Open Systems: Third Feature Pack Enhances Higher Education Student Application Processes
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 31 2010

News Facts
To help higher education institutions effectively manage extensive and diverse admissions application processes, Oracle has launched a new feature pack as a part of its Continuous Delivery Model for Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions (www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/peoplesoft-enterprise/campus-solutions/index.html) . [...]

Oracle Unveils Next-Generation Servers to Enhance Communications Services

New Sun Netra Servers and Blades Extend Oracle’s Leadership with Most Complete, Open and Integrated Hardware and Software Portfolio for Communications Service Providers

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 31, 2010
News Facts
Extending its leadership in the communications industry, Oracle announced the introduction of two new Sun Netra servers that help network equipment providers and communications [...]

Sony Style Europe Partners With Accertify for Online Fraud Protection

World's leading digital entertainment brand to deploy Accertify platform in Europe

CHICAGO, August 31, 2010 – Accertify(R), a leading provider of enterprise-wide transaction risk
screening services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Sony
Style Store, a division of Sony Europe (Belgium) N.V., to utilize Accertify's
industry-leading Interceptas(R) platform as the foundation for its
enterprise-wide fraud prevention [...]

Portaltech First to Launch UK Retail mCommerce App Featuring PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout

LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Portaltech and PayPal have partnered to help retailers offer their
customers a fast and secure checkout experience on mobile devices. The move
comes shortly after PayPal released its Mobile Express Checkout – a mobile
optimised version of its Express Checkout service.

Mark Adams, Sales Director at Portaltech explains: "As [...]

Overlay.TV and MarketLive Enhance Video Shopping Platform for A|X Armani Exchange

Breakthrough Clickable Video Technology Allows Retailer to Monetize Video Content on eCommerce Website

OTTAWA, Canada and PETALUMA, California, August 31, 2010 – Overlay.TV, the leading video commerce provider for online retailers, and
MarketLive, Inc., the leader in eCommerce software and solutions, today
announced that joint customer, Armani|Exchange, will implement Overlay.TV's
clickable video on their eCommerce site. The site, [...]

Science Online London Sparks Debate About Research and the Web

Mendeley, Nature Network and British Library Co-Host Event
LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Mendeley (www.mendeley.com), a rapidly growing media technology
startup that provides the world's largest research collaboration platform,
along with Nature Network and the British Library are excited to present
Science Online London 2010 (www.scienceonlinelondon.org), being held
3-4 September 2010 at the British Library. The third annual conference [...]

Vision Super Selects Sapiens as Software Provider of Choice

Sapiens Wins bid to Deploy Cost-Saving Windows-Based Administration Platform for Australian Superannuation Fund

CARY, North Carolina, August 31, 2010 – Sapiens International Corporation (www.sapiens.com/) N.V. (NASDAQ
and TASE: SPNS), a global provider of innovative software solutions for the
insurance industry (www.sapiens.com/Insurance_Solutions.htm), and a
member of the Formula Group (NASDAQ: FORTY and TASE: FORT), announced today
that it has been [...]

Nokia Embeds Miyowa’s InTouch5(TM) Onto the C3

PARIS, August 31, 2010 – Miyowa, the world leader in aggregating social networks on mobile has
today announced the further expansion of its global pre-embedded client
range, embedding for the first time on Nokia, the largest handset
manufacturer in the world.

Hot on the heels of highly successful pre-loaded handsets with Huawei,
ZTE, SonyEricsson, INQ, [...]

NetQin Introduces Mobile Security Cloud Model at Wireless Security Symposium

SEOUL, South Korea, August 31, 2010 – The first mobile security cloud model was introduced by Dr. Lin Yu, CEO
of NetQin Mobile Inc., today at the Wireless Security Symposium held in
Seoul, South Korea. The mobile security cloud model is composed of three
parts, (1) a cloud security platform — knowledge repositories including
mobile viruses repositories, spam [...]

Sonata Opens Office in Netherlands

Strengthens its Presence in the European Region
BANGALORE, India and AMSTERDAM, August 31, 2010 – Sonata Software, a leading IT consulting and software services
provider, has announced the opening of its new office in the European region.
Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the office will cater to the requirements
of Sonata's growing number of customers in the BeNeLux (Belgium, [...]

When the Boss is Away, Office Workers Will Play

almost a third of GB office workers spend extra time online when the boss jets off finds everydaysale.co.uk -

SHANGHAI, August 31, 2010 – Nearly a third (29 per cent) of office workers regularly take advantage
of their bosses going on holiday, spending up to an extra three hours or more
a day surfing the Internet on [...]

Redknee Solutions Inc. – Zain Kuwait Launches New Mobile Broadband Services With Redknee

Kuwait's Leading Operator Continues to Drive Data Revenue With Redknee's Data Rating Platform

TORONTO, August 31, 2010 – Redknee (TSX:RKN), a leading provider of business-critical billing and
charging software and solutions for communications service providers, today
announced that it is enabling Zain Kuwait's launch of mobile broadband
services as the nation's largest mobile operator seeks to capture the [...]

Two-Way VOD and Interactivity Over One-Way Networks to be Showcased at ActiveVideo Networks Exhibit at IBC

HILVERSUM, The Netherlands and SAN JOSE, California, August 31, 2010 – The delivery of compelling two-way services that can immediately
transform legacy one-way cable networks will headline a variety of television
experience enhancements that will be showcased at the ActiveVideo Networks
demonstration at IBC September 9-14.

At its stand (#3.B20) in the RAI Amsterdam, [...]

Entrust Begins Deployment of SPOC ePassport Solution for Finland’s Population Register Centre

Entrust's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) solution manages certificates for Finland's EAC ePassport environment

DALLAS, August 31, 2010 – Two years ago, Entrust, Inc., was selected by the Finnish Population
Register Centre (VRK) to implement an advanced Extended Access Control
(www.entrust.com/government/e-passport_eac.htm) (EAC) ePassport
solution (www.entrust.com/government/e-passport.htm). Now in 2010,
Finland again called on Entrust, this time to deploy the Single [...]

Mobile App barcoo Brings Consumers Transparency While Shopping

BERLIN, August 31, 2010 – As of today, consumers in the United Kingdom can access extensive and
independently retrieved product information. The app barcoo, available for
free download, enables mobile phones to scan barcodes that are usually
printed on each packaging and will display testing and customer reviews,
sustainability information, price comparison and ecological footprint
information. When scanning food [...]

Extrinsica Confirms DediPower as Best in Class Hosting Partner for Cloud Based SaaS Providers

READING, England, August 31, 2010 – DediPower, a leading provider of managed and cloud hosting solutions,
supports Extrinsica's rapid growth in demand for its Extrinsica Office
Anywhere(R) software as a service (SaaS). With a rapidly growing
international Cloud hosting reputation and facilities in UK, US and Hong
Kong, DediPower is well placed to support Extrinsica's SaaS Cloud platform
and [...]

Nikonians(R) Academy Launches in Europe

The Popular Workshops Helping you Master Your Nikon(R) DSLR Cameras, Flash Technology and Software Find Their way From North America to Europe.

DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany, September 1, 2010 – Nikonians, the largest community for Nikon photographers
worldwide, today launches the European arm of its Nikonians Academy. For five
years the Nikonians Academy has successfully hosted workshops in the [...]

The Lady has a New Look – but a Long Track Record: DSNR Media Group Leading Result-Based Interactive Advertising Company Launches New Logo

Exciting, Multi-Dimensional and Outreaching – That is What it is all About!
RA'ANANA, Israel, September 1, 2010 – DSNR Media Group (DMG) (www.dsnrmg.com/), a trailblazing
result-based online and mobile advertising company, supporting a unique
partnership with advertisers and publishers, has launched an exciting new
logo.

(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100901/406789 )
The New Logo (www.dsnrmg.com/newlogo.html) [...]

RS Components Strengthens Global Agreement With HellermannTyton

OXFORD, England, September 1, 2010 – RS Components, the world's largest distributor of electronics and
maintenance products, today announced the extension of its strategic
partnership agreement with HellermannTyton, a leading cable management
specialist. Under the new contract, RS and HellermannTyton will strengthen
their collaboration in terms of product range and geographic outreach.

Effective today, the [...]

PlusServer AG Establishes Europe’s Most Eco-friendly Data Center – 66 % Energy Saving in Spite of Full Tier 3 Classification

HUERTH, Germany, September 1, 2010 – After about three years of planning and construction, and an investment
of over 17 million euros, PlusServer's data center "datadock" has now started
operations. With the best energy efficiency and particularly low emission
values, it currently holds the top position among Europe's "green" data
centers. The German Internet business association "eco" even [...]

Canton Fair: Multinationals Sourcing Service for International Corporate Buyers

GUANGZHOU, China, September 1, 2010 – Canton Fair's Multinationals Sourcing Service (hereinafter referred to as
MSS) offers an exclusive sourcing platform for big international buyers. For
the last session of Canton Fair, there were 11 multinational sourcing
enterprises that were invited to participate in the Fair for directional
sourcing, e.g. Auchan (France), PPR Group (France), ARC International
(France), Central [...]

comScore Acquires Nedstat, Global Analytics and Online Optimization Provider

Acquisition Adds New Products and Capabilities to 'Unified Digital Measurement' Platform

RESTON, Virginia, September 1, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world,
today announced that it has acquired Nedstat, a leading provider of web
analytics and innovative video measurement solutions for approximately
US$36.7 million. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Nedstat offers
world class [...]

Alcatel-Lucent Acquires OpenPlug, a Cross-Platform Mobile Software Development Tool Provider

Acquisition Expands Company's Developer Tools to Make Applications Available on Diverse Operating Systems and in More Service Provider Stores

PARIS, September 1, 2010 – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced
that it has acquired OpenPlug, a mobile software and applications development
tools vendor. Through this acquisition, Alcatel-Lucent deepens its role in
the applications space by delivering, [...]

Evolving Wireless Technology Drives Growth in the World Communication Test Services Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, September 1, 2010 – The increasing complexity of wireless networks, bolstered by the constant
introduction of technologies demanding obscure skills, has greatly enhanced
the need for communication test services. Because standards in the
communications market are constantly evolving, triggering the improvement of
test equipment and corresponding services, suppliers should improve their
service portfolio to address volatile market conditions [...]

Shopbop.com Announces Shopbop Global

Initiative is Part of Retailer's Mission to Provide Unparalleled International Service

MADISON, Wisconsin, September 1, 2010 – Women's web-based fashion retailer Shopbop.com (www.shopbop.com/)
launches Shopbop Global: a free service that enables customers outside of the
US to prepay import fees at checkout, ensuring faster, easier delivery. Last
year, Shopbop introduced free worldwide shipping in three days or less. [...]

Global Crossing Reports GCUK’s Second Quarter Results

LONDON, September 1, 2010 – Global Crossing Limited (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions
provider, today announced second quarter results for its subsidiary, Global
Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited (GCUK).

Highlights

For the second quarter of 2010, GCUK generated revenue of 78 million
pounds and Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization [...]

MeMega Celebrates Eid

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, September 2, 2010 – MeMega, a technology specialist based in Saudi Arabia, is launching a
range of special offers during the Muslim festival of 'Eid'.

In order to promote the idea of gift giving among those celebrating the
festival, MeMega has announced a range of special offers on cutting edge
technological [...]

Easy WLAN Deployment and Maintenance with TamoGraph Site Survey

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, September 2, 2010 – TamoSoft(R), a leading provider of network analysis software,
announced today its release of a new product for Wi-Fi data visualization,
TamoGraph(TM) Site Survey.

The new product is a powerful and user-friendly Windows 7/Vista/XP
application for conducting 802.11 a/b/g/n site surveys. Deploying
and maintaining a wireless network require using [...]

Yota Deploys Most Significant 4G Network to Date

Russian Wireless Broadband Company Yota Builds New Citywide Network in Kazan in Just Two Months

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Yota, the wireless broadband company from Russia, has deployed its latest
fourth generation (4G) network in Kazan, capital city of the Republic of
Tatarstan – having installed the citywide network in just two months.
[...]

IGO-POST Aims to Reward Brand Loyalty With the Launch of IGO-POINTS

BURNTWOOD, England, September 2, 2010 – IGO-POST, a European market leader in the production and supply of
promotional products to corporate clients across all sectors, has announced
the launch of IGO-POINTS, a long-term loyalty programme, recognising the
company's ongoing commitment to rewarding customer loyalty.

Moving away from the traditional short-term incentives used more widely
in [...]

“Social Media: Look Who’s Talking Now”

Product Head of Social Media Aggregator Hellotxt Will Speak at Upcoming IBC Conference in Amsterdam

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Tom Warren, Head of product in Buongiorno – the multinational
leader in mobile entertainment – will speak at the IBC Conference – the
premier annual event for professionals engaged in the creation, management
and delivery of entertainment and [...]

Outstanding 1st 2010 Semester for Tagetik

Double-digit Growth, Continuous Global Expansion and Strategic Partner Alliances to Outperform in the CPM Market

LUCCA, Italy, September 2, 2010 – Tagetik, a global provider of Performance Management, Enterprise
Governance, Risk & Compliance and Business Intelligence software solutions,
today announced extremely positive business figures for the first half of
2010 Fiscal Year together with great achievements that amplify [...]

Greenline Provides VeriFIX(R) to Support SIX Swiss Exchange’s Deployment of the SWXess Trading Platform

CHICAGO, September 2, 2010 – Greenline Financial Technologies, Inc. and SIX Swiss Exchange today
announced the successful implementation of VeriFIX, Greenline's industry
leading solution for automated FIX testing, in connection with the deployment
of the SWXess trading platform. VeriFIX offers advanced, customizable
exchange and broker simulation capabilities, providing SIX Swiss Exchange
with a more accurate and realistic FIX testing [...]

Tagetik Reports Strong First Half 2010 in the USA

Tripled turnover and Growing Customer Satisfaction Strengthen Tagetik to Market Flexible Performance Management Platform

STAMFORD, Connecticut, September 2, 2010 – Tagetik, a global provider of Performance Management, Enterprise
Governance, Risk & Compliance and Business Intelligence software solutions,
today reported strong business figures from its U.S. operation, Tagetik North
America LLC, as well as positive customer feedback for the [...]

Embarcadero Accelerates the Development Process with New Releases of Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio

New Integrated Tool Chest, Cloud Capabilities and the Addition of Visual Development for PHP Help Developers Build Applications up to Five Times Faster

MAIDENHEAD, England, September 2, 2010 – Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of multi-platform database
tools and developer software, today announced the worldwide availability of
Embarcadero(R) RAD Studio XE (www.embarcadero.com/products/rad-studio)
, a suite of development tools [...]

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