Monday, November 01, 2010

PR Hub – Weekly Newsletter for November 1-1, 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010


Oracle Names Chet Kamat Managing Director and CEO of Oracle Financial Services Software Limited as N.R.K. Raman Retires

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? October 24, 2010
News Facts
Oracle today announced the appointment of Chaitanya M. Kamat (Chet Kamat) as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Oracle Financial Services Software Limited (OFSS), a majority owned subsidiary of Oracle and an integral part of the Oracle Financial Services Global Business Unit. Mr. Kamat has … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oracle Names Chet Kamat Managing Director and CEO of Oracle Financial Services Software Limited as N.R.K. Raman Retires.

RS Components Deploys Supply Chain Planning Solution Across Europe

Increased Forecast Accuracy to Improve Customer Service Levels
OXFORD, England, October 25, 2010 – RS Components (rs-components.com/), the world's largest
distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has deployed a new
supply chain planning solution across the European region. SO99+ from
ToolsGroup (www.toolsgroup.com/), will improve forecast accuracy and
inventory optimisation of around 500,000 product lines, resulting in an
improvement in customer … Read more : RS Components Deploys Supply Chain Planning Solution Across Europe.

Information Mosaic Opens up the Post-Trade Environment to Front Office and Client Users With a Next Generation Solution

IMConnecting Uses Latest Web 2.0 Technologies to Provide a Market-leading User Experience; Solution to be Demonstrated on iPad at Sibos 2010 in Amsterdam

LONDON, October 25, 2010 – Information Mosaic, the global provider of advanced post-trade
automation solutions, has today launched its new IMConnecting(TM) solution to
provide a next generation, interactive channel to the post-trade environment
for front … Read more »»».

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Successfully Lowers Cholesterol In Vivo With Enhanced Novel MicroRNA AAV Gene Therapy

AMSTERDAM, October 25, 2010 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (AMT) Holding N.V. (Euronext: AMT), a
leader in the development of gene based therapies, today announced that its
gene therapy product incorporating siRNA sequences into microRNA scaffolds to
silence Apolipoprotein B100 (AAV-miApoB) was able to significantly lower
plasma cholesterol levels in vivo over a period of 18 weeks. These
preliminary results …. Source  : Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Successfully Lowers Cholesterol In Vivo With Enhanced Novel MicroRNA AAV Gene Therapy.

AUO Showcases Industry Strength at PV Taiwan 2010

HSINCHU, Taiwan, October 25, 2010 – AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO)
announced today that the Company will showcase the latest PV products at PV
Taiwan 2010. SunForte PM318B00, a high-efficiency mono-crystalline solar
module, will make its debut in Taiwan. Besides, in order to highlight its
solar competitiveness, AUO will also demonstrate the … Read : AUO Showcases Industry Strength at PV Taiwan 2010.

VocaLink Partners With ABN AMRO for SEPA Clearing Services

AMSTERDAM, October 25, 2010 – VocaLink, the international payments specialist, today
announced that it has selected ABN AMRO as its new Liquidity Bridge Bank.
This will ensure it can continue to deliver SEPA payments to all available
destinations through its interoperability agreement with EBA Clearing.

Several leading European banks use VocaLink's service to
secure later … Read more »».

Mark Cater Rejoins Cohn & Wolfe

Former EMEA Head Returns to Run New York Office and Build Global Business
NEW YORK, October 25, 2010 – Cohn & Wolfe announced today that Mark Cater has rejoined the agency as
President of its New York office, home to Cohn & Wolfe's global headquarters
and its largest office. Cater was previously director of Cohn & Wolfe's … Read more : Mark Cater Rejoins Cohn & Wolfe.

Bundesbank and Equens to Start Exchanging SEPA Payments

FRANKFURT and UTRECHT, The Netherlands, October 25, 2010 – Deutsche Bundesbank and Equens SE will establish a bilateral
link between their Clearing and Settlement Mechanisms (CSMs) for the
processing of SEPA Credit Transfers, starting in November 2010. The
interconnection between the CSM operated by Equens and the 'SEPA Clearer' of
the Retail Payment System (RPS), the Bundesbank's CSM, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bundesbank and Equens to Start Exchanging SEPA Payments.

IndiaMART.com Spreads Smiles at KHUSHII

Visits Khushii and Extends its Support to the Underprivileged Children
NEW DELHI, October 25, 2010 – Setting a positive example for other businesses to follow,
IndiaMART.com, India's largest online B2Bmarketplace, visited KHUSHII
(Kinship for Humanitarian, Social and Holistic Intervention in India), which
is spearheaded by the legendary cricketer Mr. Kapil Dev, in Vasant Kunj (New
Delhi). As a socially …. Original article  : IndiaMART.com Spreads Smiles at KHUSHII.

First Windows 7 Operated 3G Consumer Tablet on European Market

Ambiance Technology Launches New AT-Tablet to Oppose iPad
HILVERSUM, Netherlands, October 25, 2010 – Introducing the 10 inch AT Tablet, Dutch Ambiance Technology is the first
company in Europe to launch a consumer 3G touchpad operated by Windows 7 Home
Premium. The new tablet PC performance matches every modern laptop and -
unlike his famous counterpart the iPad …. Read the original article  : here.

IT and Project Management Jobs on the Decline

The IT Job Board's latest Skills in Demand Report Indicates That IT Support Roles are now in Most Demand

LONDON, October 25, 2010 -

– Number of IT Manager Jobs Continues to Decrease, for Fifth Consecutive
Month
– IT Support Roles are Now the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IT and Project Management Jobs on the Decline.

QualiSystems Announces TestShell 4.3

Unparalleled Test Automation Framework Offers Upgraded Performance, Architecture and Valuable BI capabilities

TEL AVIV, Israel, October 25, 2010 – QualiSystems (www.qualisystems.com) today announced the release of
TestShell 4.3 (www.qualisystems.com/testshell43), the latest and most
advanced version of its award-winning test automation framework for systems,
network equipment and electronic devices.
The end-to-end test automation framework covers the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : QualiSystems Announces TestShell 4.3.

Sentinel Oncology add ADME From O2h to Their New Extended Contract

CAMBRIDGE, England, October 25, 2010 – Executives from Sentinel Oncology Limited (Cambridge,UK)
signed an agreement with O2h (Ahmedabad, India) to extend the number of FTEs
working for Sentinel Oncology. Under this new contract, O2h will also provide
ADME services to Sentinel Oncology.

Bob Boyle, CEO of Sentinel Oncology said that he appreciated
O2h's continual support … Read more : Sentinel Oncology add ADME From O2h to Their New Extended Contract.

The OpenNebula Project Releases Version 2.0 of its Open Source Toolkit for Cloud Computing

This New Version is the Result of Close Collaborations With Leading IT Organizations That Have Used OpenNebula to Build Large-scale Production Cloud Infrastructures in Both Industry and Academia

MADRID, October 25, 2010 – The OpenNebula Project announced today a major new release of its
OpenNebula Toolkit, a fully open source cloud computing tool for managing a
data …. Original source  : The OpenNebula Project Releases Version 2.0 of its Open Source Toolkit for Cloud Computing.

Viral Video Campaign Face Your Food

AMSTERDAM, October 25, 2010 – Do you ever stop to think about where your food comes from? The viral
video campaign 'Face Your Food' brings together a global online community to
fight for a more sustainable food industry.

The production of food has a major impact on our world. Thousands of
plant and animal … Read more »»».

Cardmobili for Windows Phone 7 Available on Windows Marketplace

First Application to Manage Membership, Loyalty and Rewards Cards can now Downloaded to Windows Phone 7 Devices

PORTO, Portugal, October 25, 2010 – Cardmobili (www.cardmobili.com), the winner of Vodafone Mobile
Clicks 2010 and leading provider of mobile loyalty and member services, just
announced that the first mobile application for Windows Phone 7 devices in
now available for download …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cardmobili for Windows Phone 7 Available on Windows Marketplace.

Misys Announces Fourth SWIFTReady 2010 Certification

SWIFTReady for Corporates – Trade Finance 2010 Certification Awarded to Misys Trade Portal

LONDON, October 25, 2010 – Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announces that Misys Trade Portal has passed SWIFT's
stringent validation programme and been awarded the SWIFTReady for Corporates
- Trade Finance label for 2010.
This …. Original source  : Misys Announces Fourth SWIFTReady 2010 Certification.

Travelex Heralds Next Generation Payments With Launch of ‘GEO’ for Financial Institutions

LONDON, October 25, 2010 – Travelex Global Business Payments, a leading provider of
international payments and foreign exchange solutions, today launched a new
payment service, GEO for Financial Institutions.

GEO has been developed specifically for Financial Institutions
so they can capitalize on the growing customer demand for cross border
payments. It offers a scalable, secure …. Read the original article  : Travelex Heralds Next Generation Payments With Launch of 'GEO' for Financial Institutions.

BSI Announces Global Launch of Clinical Strategy Review for CE Marking

New Service Helps Device Manufacturers Ensure Clinical Evaluation Plans Meet Requirements Needed by the Notified Body

RESTON, Virginia, October 25, 2010 – BSI, a world class full-service Notified Body, announces its
global launch of the Clinical Strategy Review for manufacturers applying for
CE marking in order to place their medical device on the European market. The
new service [..] Read the original article: here.

Leicester Square Box Office Release Tickets for West End Sensation: Flashdance the Musical

LONDON, October 25, 2010 – The iconic story of Flashdance is set to dazzle the West End Theatre
(www.lsbo.co.uk/) District this autumn when it hits the Shaftesbury
Theatre in Covent Garden from the 24th September and Leicester Square Box
Office have got discount theatre tickets (www.lsbo.co.uk/) and the
inside information.

Flashdance tells the story of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Leicester Square Box Office Release Tickets for West End Sensation: Flashdance the Musical.

IBS Group Receives USD 20 Million Convertible Loan From the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

MOSCOW, October 26, 2010 – IBS Group Holding Limited ("IBS Group" or "the Group") announces its USD
20 Million convertible loan deal with the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development ("EBRD" or "the Bank") in line with its strategy to diversify
instruments and sources of financing and in order to reduce borrowing costs.

The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IBS Group Receives USD 20 Million Convertible Loan From the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Financial Experts Discuss Rise of Asian Region as Global Financial Growth Engine

Walkers Seminar Series Offers Insight on Financial Trends in Asian Markets
HONG KONG, October 26, 2010 – Leading international law firm Walkers, along with other financial,
investment, and legal experts recently provided insight on market trends and
opportunities in Asian financial markets during a seminar series titled
"Global Growth, Regional Gain." The series leveraged case studies and real
experiences … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Financial Experts Discuss Rise of Asian Region as Global Financial Growth Engine.

‘Possible Key to Alzheimer Medication’

LEIDEN, Netherlands, October 26, 2010 – Dutch researchers have discovered a possible key which might result in a
medicine for Alzheimer's disease. "We have found brain cells which become
extra active at a time when there are still no visible symptoms of the
disease. Nevertheless, people are already ill", says brain researcher Dick
Swaab. "It would be fantastic …. Original source  : 'Possible Key to Alzheimer Medication'.

Skype Requests Nimbuzz to Remove Support

Disconnection with 3rd party VoIP applications continues
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, October 26, 2010 – Nimbuzz, the only truly open, universal communications platform, has been
asked by Skype to remove support for all Skype services, effective October 31st.

The move is understood to be in line with Skype's mandate to disconnect
with all third party VOIP …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Skype Requests Nimbuzz to Remove Support.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Names Aaron Greenman Senior Vice President of Development for Europe

ARLINGTON, Virginia, October 26, 2010 – Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the United States' largest independent hotel
management company, today announced that Aaron Greenman has been named senior
vice president, development – Europe. He previously served as head of
business development for JHM Interstate, Interstate's management joint
venture in India. In his new position, Greenman will be responsible for
spearheading …. Read the original article  : Interstate Hotels & Resorts Names Aaron Greenman Senior Vice President of Development for Europe.

2,500 Years of the Marathon; 20 Million European Marathon Runners

ASICS Introduces the "ASICS Marathon Popularity Index (c)"
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands, October 26, 2010 – With the running boom continuing to evolve, 2010 marks a very special
anniversary for the running world. The marathon, the most notable race of all
time, celebrates this year, all over the world and especially during the
Athens Classic Marathon this October, the 2,500th …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 2,500 Years of the Marathon; 20 Million European Marathon Runners.

UK.COM Talent to Create the Facebooks of the Future

LONDON, October 26, 2010 – The next generation of websites destined to succeed Google, Facebook and
Twitter will be made in Britain. This is the aim of the UK.COM Awards, a new
initiative to encourage and support British entrepreneurs and creative
talents to launch new ventures on the internet.

What are the UK.COM AWARDS?
… Original article on : UK.COM Talent to Create the Facebooks of the Future.

Objet to Grow South African Market With DemaPlasTech as Distribution Partner

REHOVOT, Israel, October 26, 2010 – Objet Geometries Ltd. (www.objet.com/), the innovation
leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today
announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with DemaPlasTech
Machinery (Pty) Ltd. (www.demaplastech.co.za/), a provider of total
solutions for all injection molding requirements. Located in South Africa,
DemaPlasTech will distribute Objet's 3D printing systems nationwide.

…. Source article  : Objet to Grow South African Market With DemaPlasTech as Distribution Partner.

ARGUS at the Broadband World Forum and Voice + IP Germany 2010

Broadband World Forum, Paris, October 26 – 28, 2010, Stand B 24
L??DENSCHEID, Germany, October 26, 2010 – Due to the growing demand for Triple Play applications, an increasing
number of European network operators are looking to VDSL2 technology. A key
issue here is the wider frequency range of VDSL2 compared to ADSL, which can
cause problems even … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ARGUS at the Broadband World Forum and Voice + IP Germany 2010.

GSMA Announces Additional Keynote Speakers for GSMA Mobile Asia Congress 2010

Executives from Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei and SK Communications to Headline at MAC; China Mobile, Internetq and RIM to Speak in App Bytes Application Developer Conference

LONDON, October 26, 2010 – The GSMA today announced additional keynote speakers for the GSMA Mobile
Asia Congress, which will be held 17-18 November at the Hong Kong Convention
and Exhibition Centre. The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : GSMA Announces Additional Keynote Speakers for GSMA Mobile Asia Congress 2010.

Equens and SECB Extend Agreement on Interoperability to SDD

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, October 26, 2010 – SECB Swiss Euro Clearing Bank GmbH and Equens SE have signed an agreement
on the implementation of a bilateral link for the exchange of SEPA Direct
Debit (SDD). The arrangement supports both companies' SEPA offerings while
helping to create a more competitive market by allowing banks to choose the
processor that [..] Read the original article: here.

Charity Marketing Gets the Thumbs up From Consumers

LONDON, October 26, 2010 – The results of a study into how consumers perceive charity
marketing and their data management has thrown up some interesting results
that could help charities increase their fundraising potential and stretch
their marketing budgets.

The research was commissioned by leading Data Asset Management
specialist, The REaD Group plc, in response …. Original source  : Charity Marketing Gets the Thumbs up From Consumers.

Rentabiliweb: the 1st Payment Institution Accredited for Bankcard Payments by Banque de France

Rentabiliweb is Today Announcing That it has Been Accredited as a Bankcard Payment Institution by a Decision of the College on 11 October 2010. This Accreditation now Allows Rentabiliweb to Offer its own Payment Solutions to e-Commerce Companies, a Market That was Until Today Exclusively Limited to Banks.

BRUSSELS, October 26, 2010 – At the … Read more »»».

Atalasoft Previews New Social Media Solution for SharePoint 2010 Content Specific Micro Blogging

EASTHAMPTON, Massachusetts, October 26, 2010 – Atalasoft, a provider of solutions for Microsoft SharePoint, is providing
a sneak peek of Vizit Social eXchange for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
2010, at this week's DMS event in Germany.

Vizit Social eXchange fills an important gap in SharePoint 2010's social
media platform by enabling micro-blogging about specific … Original article on : Atalasoft Previews New Social Media Solution for SharePoint 2010 Content Specific Micro Blogging.

Celtic Therapeutics and Resolvyx Pharmaceuticals Announce an Alliance in Ophthalmology

Celtic Therapeutics to Progress RX-10045 for Dry Eye Syndrome Through Phase III Clinical Development

NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, October 26, 2010 – Celtic Therapeutics Holdings L.P. (Celtic Therapeutics), a successor firm
to Celtic Pharma, and Resolvyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Resolvyx) announced
today that they have entered into an option agreement relating to Resolvyx's
RX-10045, a late-stage program for …. Original article  : Celtic Therapeutics and Resolvyx Pharmaceuticals Announce an Alliance in Ophthalmology.

Microsoft Announces SWIFT Recertification of BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT for Banks and Corporate Treasuries

Microsoft continues to take the lead in driving corporate treasury technology innovation.

AMSTERDAM, October 26, 2010 – Microsoft Corp. today announced at Sibos 2010, the industry's premier
global financial services forum, that BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT has been
awarded the SWIFTReady Financial EAI label for 2010 – achieving seven
continuous years of SWIFT certification. BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT … Read more »»».

Endeavour Schedules 2010 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Web Cast

HOUSTON, October 26, 2010 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) will
host a conference call and web cast to discuss its 2010 third quarter
financial and operating results on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Central Daylight Time, 2 p.m. British Time.

To participate and ask questions during the conference …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Endeavour Schedules 2010 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Web Cast.

Sanofi-aventis Initiates Phase III Study with Teriflunomide as Adjunct Therapy with Interferon Beta to Further Explore Clinical Benefits in Multiple Sclerosis

TERACLES is the First Phase III Study of an Oral Drug as an Add-On to Standard Therapy in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

PARIS, October 26, 2010 – Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today
the initiation of a multinational Phase III study evaluating the efficacy and
safety of two doses of once daily teriflunomide (7mg or 14mg) …. Source article  : Sanofi-aventis Initiates Phase III Study with Teriflunomide as Adjunct Therapy with Interferon Beta to Further Explore Clinical Benefits in Multiple Sclerosis.

Sportmaster Goes Live with Oracle?? Retail Planning Applications to Optimize Planning and Forecasting Processes and Support Expansion

Oracle Press
Release

Sportmaster Goes Live with Oracle?? Retail Planning Applications to Optimize Planning and Forecasting Processes and Support Expansion
World Retail Congress, Berlin ??? October 25, 2010

News Facts
Sportmaster (www.sportmaster.ru/about/index.php) , the leading sports retailer in Russia and the CIS states, is using Oracle Retail applications to enhance planning and forecasting capabilities to support rapid …. Original source  : Sportmaster Goes Live with Oracle?? Retail Planning Applications to Optimize Planning and Forecasting Processes and Support Expansion.

VocaLink Partners With RBS to Enhance Processing of EUR Payments Into the UK

AMSTERDAM, October 25, 2010 – VocaLink, the international specialist payments partner, today
announced that it is partnering with RBS to further improve the delivery of
Euro payments to UK accounts through VocaLink's Euro Clearing and Settlement
Mechanism (CSM). In partnership with RBS as a settlement agent, banks using
VocaLink's Euro CSM service will be able to deliver payments … Read : VocaLink Partners With RBS to Enhance Processing of EUR Payments Into the UK.

Denmark’s TDC Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Bring Significant Increase in Broadband Speed to Danish Businesses and Households

Alcatel-Lucent's ISAM Access Node Enables Denmark to Achieve Targets of European Commission's Digital Agenda in Record Time; Years Ahead of Schedule

PARIS, October 27, 2010 – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE:
ALU) today announced that it has been selected by TDC, the incumbent operator
in Denmark, to ready its network for the delivery of ultrafast broadband.
Building on … Read more : Denmark's TDC Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Bring Significant Increase in Broadband Speed to Danish Businesses and Households.

DQ Entertainment International (“DQE”): Mowgli Swings to Israel

HYDERABAD, India, October 27, 2010 – DQ Entertainment, the entertainment production and distribution company
today announces the signing of a home video distribution deal for the 3D
animated TV series "The Jungle Book" by Play Records Marketing & Distribution
Ltd ("Play Records"), Israel.

Under the terms of the agreement Play Records has been awarded … Read more : DQ Entertainment International ("DQE"): Mowgli Swings to Israel.

CyberTech Expands Operations With new Facility in India

Ongoing Expansion Strategy Sees CyberTech Establish Operations in 11 Countries Around the World

AMSTERDAM, October 27, 2010 – CyberTech International, the world's fastest-growing and 3rd
largest call recording provider, has today announced the opening of a new
facility in Mumbai, India to meet the growing demand for localised support in
this rapidly expanding marketplace. This new office will …. Source  : CyberTech Expands Operations With new Facility in India.

20% of Operators Globally Now Connected to the Basware Open Network

GUILDFORD, England, October 27, 2010 – Basware, the leading provider of purchase-to-pay solutions, has further
expanded its Open Network for e-invoice and purchase message transaction by
passing the significant milestone of 100 partners across the globe. New
partners include First Businesspost in Germany, Unified Post in the
Netherlands as well as Inovis, part of the world's largest e-commerce …. Original article  : 20% of Operators Globally Now Connected to the Basware Open Network.

The Sports Network Site Redesign Draws Rave Reviews

HATBORO, Pennsylvania, October 27, 2010 – The Sports Network (TSN) has put forth its latest version of
www.sportsnetwork.com and reported an encouraging positive response to
same. "It was our intention to continue to set the pace for ease of use,
access to millions of pages of content with instantaneous technology and
include more real-time data than, literally, imaginable. [..] Read the original article: here.

SRG Wins IRP Recruitment Award for Best Medium Recruitment Company and is Finalist in 2 Additional Awards

LONDON, October 27, 2010 – SRG, the UK's leading scientific recruiter, is delighted to have won the
Award for Medium Recruitment Company to Work For, having entered for
recruitment's governing body, REC IRP 2010 Awards for the first time this
year.

Kelly Morton, Managing Director, SRG said: "We are absolutely delighted
to have received this …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AU Optronics Corp. Reports 3Q2010 Financial Results

HSINCHU, Taiwan, October 27, 2010 – AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO)
today held its investors conference and announced its unaudited results for
the third quarter of 2010(1).

AUO posted consolidated revenue of NT$124,403 million (approximately
US$3,989 million)(2), down 3.3% from the previous quarter. Gross profit stood
at NT$6,241 million … Original source on Gaea Times at : AU Optronics Corp. Reports 3Q2010 Financial Results.

KFC and Ketchum Pleon Win Public Relations Consultants Association Award

Ketchum Pleon London CEO David Gallagher Named Personality of the Year
LONDON, October 27, 2010 – KFC and Ketchum Pleon (www.ketchum.com/ketchumpleon) won the
International Communications PRCA Award (
www.prca.org.uk/2010prcaawards) for "The Secret is Out: Positioning
KFC as an Employer of Choice" at the Public Relations Consultants
Association's gala event held last evening in London. The agency's David
Gallagher (www.ketchum.com/agency/david_gallagher), senior …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : KFC and Ketchum Pleon Win Public Relations Consultants Association Award.

Bankers’ Almanac Announce the Appointment of Guy Sheppard as Due Diligence Product Manager

LONDON, October 27, 2010 – Bankers' Almanac is pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Sheppard
as its Due Diligence Product Manager, bringing extensive experience and
insight into the risk and compliance markets. Guy has been employed within
the risk, financial crime and compliance market for over 6 years, working
with companies such as LexisNexis, Wolters Kluwer Financial … Read more >>.

Microsoft Extends Partnerships Across Europe to Boost Scientific Research Through Client Plus Cloud Technology

VENUS-C consortium prepares to announce open call to European researchers, while Microsoft extends further cloud computing resources to France's INRIA and University of Nottingham researchers in the U.K.

BRUSSELS, October 27, 2010 – During a keynote address today at the Open Grid Forum, Dan Reed,
corporate vice president, eXtreme Computing Group and Technology Strategy &
Policy at …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Microsoft Extends Partnerships Across Europe to Boost Scientific Research Through Client Plus Cloud Technology.

Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle in Leaders Quadrant for Business Process Management Suites

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? October 26, 2010
News Facts
Gartner, Inc. has named Oracle a Leader in its recent “Magic Quadrant for Business Process Management Suites, 2010.” (1)

Gartner’s Magic Quadrant report positions vendors within a particular quadrant based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute.
Gartner notes that “The BPMS … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle in Leaders Quadrant for Business Process Management Suites.

Talbots Selects Oracle?? Retail Planning and Optimization Suite to Help Tailor Shopping Experience

Women’s Apparel Retailer Will Use Oracle Retail Applications to Localize Merchandise Offering and Improve Inventory Performance

Redwood Shores, CA ??? October 26, 2010

News Facts
Leading specialty retailer The Talbots, Inc (www.talbots.com) . has selected the Oracle?? Retail Planning and Optimization suite of applications (bit.ly/939nle) to support its ongoing efforts to drive improved store productivity. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Talbots Selects Oracle?? Retail Planning and Optimization Suite to Help Tailor Shopping Experience.

Yarra Valley Water Implements Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing to Enhance Customer Service

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? Oct. 26, 2010
News Facts
Yarra Valley Water (www.yvw.com.au/yvw/Home) , a retail water company providing water supply and sewerage services to more than 1.6 million people in the northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, recently went live with Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing (www.oracle.com/us/industries/utilities/046909.html) . The Oracle Utilities … Read more >>>.

Oracle’s Sun SPARC Enterprise Servers See Expanded Deployment at Qualcomm

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? October 26, 2010

News Facts
Qualcomm Incorporated has expanded its use of Oracle’s Sun SPARC Enterprise servers (www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/servers/sparc-enterprise/index.html) to support its growing data center.

Qualcomm needed enterprise-class servers that could easily scale to accommodate future growth, providing a platform to support its large developer community and tools, and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Oracle CRM On Demand Helps eSilicon Improve Security and Insight

Opportunity Management and Reporting Capabilities Deliver More Knowledge With Less Customization

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? October 26, 2010

News Facts
In order to improve security and data access along with new reporting and integration goals, eSilicon Corporation, the largest independent semiconductor Value Chain Producer (VCP), recently implemented Oracle CRM On Demand.
The core of eSilicon’s … Original article on : Oracle CRM On Demand Helps eSilicon Improve Security and Insight.

Pella Corporation Improves IT Performance and Efficiency with Oracle VM and Oracle Linux

Oracle Helps Manufacturer Lower Operational Costs
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? October 26, 2010

News Facts
To improve IT performance and efficiency, and lower operational costs, Pella Corporation, a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors, has standardized on Oracle VM (www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/oraclevm/index.html) , server virtualization software and Oracle Linux [..] Read the original article: here.

Imcopa Announces Successful Completion of Noteholder Consent Solicitation and Prepares to Seek Confirmation of Extrajudicial Reorganisation Plan

ARAUCARIA, Brazil, October 27, 2010 – Imcopa International Cayman Ltd. (the "Issuer") and Imcopa Importacao,
Exportacao Industria e Oleos S.A. (the "Guarantor" or "Imcopa") announced
today that they have successfully concluded their consent solicitation (the
"Consent Solicitation") in connection with the Issuer's U.S.$100,000,000
10.375% Notes due 2009 (ISIN: XS0275709094) (the "Notes").

The Issuer and Guarantor …. Original article  : Imcopa Announces Successful Completion of Noteholder Consent Solicitation and Prepares to Seek Confirmation of Extrajudicial Reorganisation Plan.

Medunik Canada: a Piece of the Puzzle in Helping Canadians Gain Access to Treatments for Rare Diseases

BLAINVILLE, Quebec, October 26, 2010 – A new player has entered into the Canadian orphan drug landscape: Medunik
Canada, with a mission to bring currently unavailable orphan therapies for
Canadian individuals with rare diseases. Headquartered in the northern area
of Montreal, Medunik Canada is the sister company of Duchesnay Inc., a
specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated mainly to the … Read more >>>.

Fred Bar Appointed as President of EACHA

AMSTERDAM, October 26, 2010 – Following a plenary meeting on 13 October 2010, The European Automated
Clearing House Association (EACHA) has elected a new Board. Fred Bar
(VocaLink) has been appointed as President. Other members include Harald
Stern (Equens), Jose Luis Langa (Iberpay), Corrado Borsatti (ICBPI) and
Jean-Pic Berry (STET).

Fred Bar, President of EACHA, [..] Read the original article: here.

Austrian Bank BAWAG Outsources SWIFT Infrastructure to VocaLink

AMSTERDAM, October 26, 2010 – VocaLink, the international payments specialist, today
announced that BAWAG P.S.K., Austria's fifth largest bank, has successfully
outsourced its SWIFT infrastructure to the VocaLink SWIFT Service Bureau.
VocaLink have delivered this solution in partnership with BBP AG, one of the
world's largest SWIFT Service Bureaus operators.

VocaLink's SWIFT Service Bureau provides …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Austrian Bank BAWAG Outsources SWIFT Infrastructure to VocaLink.

CNPV Signs 150MWp Extended Supply Agreement with Stand-by Europe

LUXEMBOURG and DONGYING, China, October 28, 2010 – CNPV Solar Power SA, a public limited liability company organized under
the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and a leading integrated
manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products and Stand-by Europe, a leading
Czech based international project developer and distribution company, today
announced that they have entered into an extended …. Original source  : CNPV Signs 150MWp Extended Supply Agreement with Stand-by Europe.

Actis Sells Inpac International to Stora Enso

BEIJING, October 28, 2010 – Actis (www.act.is/), a leading private equity investor in the
emerging markets, announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell its
30% interest in Inpac International (Inpac), a premier printed paper
packaging manufacturer in China (PPP), to Stora Enso, a global paper,
packaging and wood products company.

Inpac services …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Actis Sells Inpac International to Stora Enso.

PrInSys Lab Announces List of Participants for Production Scheduling Seminar

GHENT, Belgium, October 28, 2010 – PrInSys Lab has revealed the preliminary list of speakers and
participants for Production Scheduling Seminar 2010. Focused on the most
topical issues in production planning and optimization, the event will take
place on November 18, 2010 in University College Ghent, Belgium. Registration
for the seminar is still open.

The … Original source on Gaea Times at : PrInSys Lab Announces List of Participants for Production Scheduling Seminar.

Screwfix Call Centre is 11th Best in the UK

YEOVIL, England, October 28, 2010 – Screwfix is Celebrating Huge Success After Discovering They Were Voted
11th Overall in the Top 50 Call Centres for Customer Service Awards. Staff
From the Call Centre Attended the Awards Ceremony at Park Lane's Hilton Hotel
Hosted by TV Presenter Kate Thornton.

Customer Service Representatives at the UK's …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Screwfix Call Centre is 11th Best in the UK.

iRacing.com and the AT&T Williams Team Announce Arrival of Virtual Version of Williams-Toyota FW31

World's Premier Racing Game Launches Inaugural Grand Prix Series.
BEDFORD, Massachusetts, October 28, 2010 – With the launch today of the Williams-Toyota FW31 at iRacing.com anyone
anywhere in the world with a PC, a broadband internet connection and an
inexpensive driving game steering-wheel-and-pedal set can experience the
thrill of driving a contemporary grand prix car. The announcement, which … Read more : iRacing.com and the AT&T Williams Team Announce Arrival of Virtual Version of Williams-Toyota FW31.

Paradizo.com Offers New Luxury Tours for 2011 Travel Trend

BARCELONA, October 28, 2010 – As 2010 comes to a close, luxury travel experts are starting
to mark the rising luxury travel trends for 2011. In a recent interview with
Luxury Travel Magazine, the COO of travel company Cox & Kings, Thomas
Stanley, named his predictions for 2011 travel trends. The hot luxury
vacation offers for 2011 include …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Paradizo.com Offers New Luxury Tours for 2011 Travel Trend.

Autonomy Named One of the UK’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies

Prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Recognition Celebrates Autonomy's 796% Growth in Revenues for the Period 2005 – 2009

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, October 28, 2010 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that it has been
acknowledged by the highly coveted Deloitte Technology Fast …. Source article  : Autonomy Named One of the UK's Fastest Growing Technology Companies.

Altair Engineering to Acquire SimLab Corporation

Acquisition of SimLab technology and expertise increases powertrain depth and broadens Altair's software portfolio

TROY, Michigan, October 28, 2010 – Altair Engineering, Inc. (www.altair.com), a leading global
provider of simulation technology and engineering services that empowers
client innovation and decision-making, today announced it has entered into an
agreement to acquire SimLab Corporation (www.simlabcorporation.com).
Headquartered in Santa Margarita, Calif., SimLab … Read more »»».

MAAWG Develops First Industry Best Practices for Protecting Web Messaging Consumers

Also Issues Practices for Email Complaint Feedback Loops and Evaluating Anti-Abuse Products for Email Operators

SAN FRANCISCO, October 28, 2010 – The first industry best practices to help Web messaging and social
networking operators protect users of their Web mail, direct messaging and
SMS services from spam and other cyber attacks have been released by the
Messaging Anti-Abuse … Read : MAAWG Develops First Industry Best Practices for Protecting Web Messaging Consumers.

Pack up, Jet off

LONDON, October 28, 2010 – With the summer season drawing to close, travellers are looking to go
further afield for some winter sun. Compared to this time last year, Autumn
bookings are already showing 30% stronger growth than for the Summer season -
according to the leading online travel booking site, Expedia.co.uk
(www.expedia.co.uk/).

But when … Original article on : Pack up, Jet off.

Crew Clothing Reveals the Natural Way to Stay Cosy This Winter

LONDON, October 28, 2010 – The new winter range from Crew Clothing, the London-based British casual
luxury clothing retailer, focuses on natural, breathable fabrics, proving
that winter wear does not need masses of synthetic fibres to help customers
stay warm and comfortable this season.

In response to clothing trends that move away from using … Read : Crew Clothing Reveals the Natural Way to Stay Cosy This Winter.

Expedia Launches Search for new Agency for its Pan-European Creative Work

LONDON, October 28, 2010 – Expedia has commissioned specialist agency selection consultancy, AAR, to
assist in a review of its Pan-European creative account. The review follows a
restructure of the online travel agent's European marketing team. Behind this
new approach is a desire to expand the range of online travel agency services
on offer to consumers in established … Read more : Expedia Launches Search for new Agency for its Pan-European Creative Work.

Culture Cures: Doctors Prescribe Tickets to Cultural Events in Turku, Finland

TURKU, Finland, October 28, 2010 – Turku, European Capital of Culture 2011, intends to prove the claim that
"culture cures". The idea for doing this is a cultural prescription.

The City of Turku Board of Health Care decided that 5,500 free tickets to
cultural events taking place in 2011 would be given out …. Original article  : Culture Cures: Doctors Prescribe Tickets to Cultural Events in Turku, Finland.

Endeavour Announces Successful Discovery in West Rochelle

HOUSTON, October 28, 2010 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
announced a successful discovery in the West Rochelle area of the North Sea.

The West Rochelle well was spudded on 3rd September and reached a total
depth of 10,787ft on 7th October, encountering natural gas with an oil rim … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Endeavour Announces Successful Discovery in West Rochelle.

ERTU and Prodea Systems Announce Collaboration in Egypt

ERTU Chooses Prodea Systems to Provide Next Generation Connected Home and on Demand Entertainment Solutions to Millions of Egyptian Households

CAIRO, October 28, 2010 – ERTU, Egypt's national broadcaster and the Middle East's largest
television and radio producer and broadcaster with an audience of over 60
million viewers, today announced an alliance with Prodea Systems to address
the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ERTU and Prodea Systems Announce Collaboration in Egypt.

AXA: 9M 2010 Activity Indicators

Total Revenues up 3% to EUR70.5 billion
PARIS, October 28, 2010 – On a comparable basis:

Life & Savings
– Revenues up 1% to EUR44.0 billion
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AXA: 9M 2010 Activity Indicators.

Oracle Makes Strategic Investment in Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.

Acquires 10.2% of Ordinary Shares
 
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. and Yokneam, Israel, October 27, 2010

News Facts
Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) today announced that it has made a strategic investment in Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MLNX; TASE: MLNX), a leading supplier of end-to-end connectivity solutions for servers and storage systems, to further align product vision and maximize …. Read the original article  : Oracle Makes Strategic Investment in Mellanox Technologies, Ltd..

The Oracle Education Foundation Partners with New York Institute of Technology to Help Students Develop 21st Century Skills

More Than 8,500 New York Students Gain Access to ThinkQuest Online Learning Platform
NEW YORK ??? October 27, 2010

News Facts
The Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) (www.oraclefoundation.org/) and New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) (www.nyit.edu/) signed a partnership agreement to bring OEF’s ThinkQuest (www.thinkquest.org) to more than 8,500 New York students over …. Read the original article  : here.

Reports from Leading Analyst Firm Highlight Oracle?? Exadata Database Machine Developments and Customer Testimonials

Oracle Press
Release

Reports from Leading Analyst Firm Highlight Oracle?? Exadata Database Machine Developments and Customer Testimonials
Redwood Shores, CA – October 27, 2010
News Facts
Market research firm IDC recently published three reports featuring Oracle?? Exadata Database Machine (www.oracle.com/exadata) based on announcements and customer interviews from Oracle OpenWorld 2010.
IDC’s report, “Messages …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Oracle Introduces StorageTek Virtual Library Extension to Optimize Mainframe Tape Environments

Delivers 2x Scalability and 5x Availability of IBM Mainframe Solutions
Redwood Shores, CA ??? October 27, 2010

News Facts
Extending its leadership in the enterprise tape market, Oracle today announced the StorageTek Virtual Library Extension (VLE), (www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/storage/tape-storage/033620.pdf) the industry’s first highly scalable second tier of disk storage that optimizes tape processing in mainframe …. Original article  : Oracle Introduces StorageTek Virtual Library Extension to Optimize Mainframe Tape Environments.

Chinese Industries Analyzed in October Research Reports Published at MarketPublishers.com

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – Market Publishers Ltd informs that Chinese industries analyses
presented in October research reports by China Research and Intelligence Co
(marketpublishers.com/members/shcri/info.html) are available in its
catalogue.

Research Report on Chinese Rare Earth Industry, 2010-2011.
With the publication of the Access Conditions of Rare Earth Industry (Draft
for Soliciting Opinions) the report focuses … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chinese Industries Analyzed in October Research Reports Published at MarketPublishers.com.

Hikma Expands its Global Injectables Business – Live Webcast

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals, the multinational pharmaceutical group, announces
that it has signed an agreement to acquire Baxter Healthcare Corporation's US
generic injectables business for a cash consideration of $112 million.

There will be a live analyst and investor webcast outlining the event on
www.cantos.com at 0930 BST. An on-demand replay …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hikma Expands its Global Injectables Business – Live Webcast.

Calculator.co.uk Launches to Crunch Your Financial Numbers

PRESTON, England, October 29, 2010 – Finance is very much a numbers game and so to save you from the
inevitable headaches that figures often provide, visit
www.Calculator.co.uk for quick-fire assistance with mortgages,
savings, loans and general maths.

The brand new website is a number-crunching hub that not only acts as a
calculator (www.Calculator.co.uk), but … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Calculator.co.uk Launches to Crunch Your Financial Numbers.

Delta (Tianjin) Supply Chain Financial Service Limited Established in Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area

TIANJIN, China, October 29, 2010 – On October 26th, A ceremony celebrating the founding of Delta (Tianjin)
Supply Chain Financial Service Limited was held in the Tianjin
Economic-Technological Development Area. Development Area Party Organization
secretary and Administrative Committee director He Shushan; China Export &
Credit Insurance Corporation, Tianjin branch general manager Bai Lixing; TEDA
Administrative Committee vice chairman Ni [..] Read the original article: here.

Screwfix Puts Safety First

YEOVIL, England, October 29, 2010 – As the nights are drawing in, Screwfix is making sure its customers stay
safe and sound this winter with an extensive collection of seasonal security
products.

The nation is already putting safety first with sales of security
products more than doubling over the last two weeks, and Screwfix …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Planet Calypso Announces The Harbinger Event

They can have my laser when they pry it from my cold, dead hands
GOTEBORG, Sweden, October 29, 2010 – GameBlast — First Planet Company, developer and publisher of the largest
real money Massively Multiplayer Online Game, announced today The Harbinger
Event. This major event, which will ultimately allow the players to determine
its outcome, will take place …. Source  : Planet Calypso Announces The Harbinger Event.

Millions of MBNA Credit Cards to go ‘Contactless’

CHESTER, England, October 29, 2010 – MBNA, Europe's largest credit card lender, today begins a two-year
programme to roll out contactless credit cards for its millions of UK
customers.

MBNA's commitment means that more than five million MBNA-issued credit
cards will have contactless technology1 by the end of 2011. That is in
addition to around …. Source  : Millions of MBNA Credit Cards to go 'Contactless'.

iSoftStone Signs Agreement With Microsoft to Develop Citizen Health Solutions in China Using HealthVault

Digital health innovation center is first step of a joint healthcare effort in Wuxi, China.

REDMOND, Washington, and WUXI, China, October 29, 2010 – Microsoft Corp. and iSoftStone Information Technology (Group) Co. Ltd.
have signed an agreement that enables iSoftStone to introduce Microsoft
HealthVault technology to the Chinese market. HealthVault, a personal health
application platform, enables individuals to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : iSoftStone Signs Agreement With Microsoft to Develop Citizen Health Solutions in China Using HealthVault.

CNPV Commits to Supply AE Photonics 300MWp PV Modules

LUXEMBOURG and DONGYING, China, October 29, 2010 – CNPV Solar Power SA, a public limited liability company organized under
the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and AE Photonics, a leading project
development and distribution company based in Dresden, Germany jointly, today
announced that they have entered into an extended long-term strategic
partnership agreement for the supply … Read more »».

Oslo Forum on the Universality of Human Rights: New Arguments for Defenders of the Universality of Human Rights

STRASBOURG, France, October 29, 2010 – On Thursday and Friday, October 21-22, the Forum on the Universality of
Human Rights was held in Oslo, hosted by the Conference of INGOs of the
Council of Europe in collaboration with the European Wergeland Center for
Education in Human Rights.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oslo Forum on the Universality of Human Rights: New Arguments for Defenders of the Universality of Human Rights.

Norway’s Largest Marketplace Website Goes Live With C3’s 3D Streets

OSLO, Norway, October 29, 2010 – FINN, Norway's largest marketplace for buying and selling goods on the
Internet, is now using C3 Technologies' 3D Streets so users of the eBay-like
site can quickly find and see a location or local business as they would if
they were standing on the street.

"What you're now …. Source article  : Norway's Largest Marketplace Website Goes Live With C3's 3D Streets.

Integrate Live Chat Into Your CRM

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, October 29, 2010 – ISL Online (www.islonline.com) has recently released
ISL Pronto 2.0. The latest version of enterprise instant messaging software
for online customer service, and web support, now allows integration with
your existing CRM system by using the Live Chat API.

The whole list of improvements are available at ISL Online … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Integrate Live Chat Into Your CRM.

Home Exchange for Xmas and Holiday Like There’s no Recession

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – A British family will beat the recession this Christmas by home
exchanging with a family for the second time and holidaying like there's no
recession. With no hotel bills, the benefit of free accommodation and the
ability to exchange everything from family skiing equipment to cars and
bicycles, home exchange has quickly become …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Home Exchange for Xmas and Holiday Like There's no Recession.

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG): Performance Report for Period Ended 30 September 2010

LONDON, October 29, 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." [1] In this report we provide an update on TFG's
results of operations for the period ending September 30, 2010.[2]

Executive Summary:

Corporate-Level …. Read the original article  : Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG): Performance Report for Period Ended 30 September 2010.

Tetragon Financial Group Limited Dividend Announcement

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – On October 28, 2010 the Board of Tetragon Financial Group
Limited (TFG) declared a dividend of $0.08 per share in respect of Q3 2010.

The TFG website (www.tetragoninv.com) includes an
Optional Stock Dividend Plan for those shareholders electing to receive
dividends in the form of TFG shares.
…. Read the original article  : here.

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Monthly Update for September 2010

LONDON, October 29, 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 …. Source article  : Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Monthly Update for September 2010.

Casinix Exchange Launch at World Retail Congress – Berlin, Germany

PALO ALTO, California, October 29, 2010 – Casinix Exchange, Inc., (www.casinixexchange.com) a global
financial exchange, introduced centralized origination, redemption, marketing
and settlement to the $94 billion retailer stored value space at the World
Retail Congress
(www.worldretailcongress.com/page.cfm/action=Archive/ArchiveID=2/EntryID=87)
- a gathering of the industry's leading retailers – in Berlin this
week. Casinix Exchange central clearing and settlement platform enable highly
competitive retailers to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Casinix Exchange Launch at World Retail Congress – Berlin, Germany.

Fitch Predicts an Upturn in Ukrainian GDP

KYIV, Ukraine, October 29, 2010 – The international rating agency Fitch announced its prediction of a 5%
growth in Ukraine's GDP in 2010 and a 4.5% in 2011. According to
Fitch, Ukraine's nominal GDP in 2010 will constitute 140,9 billion USD and
164,9 billion USD by the end of 2011.

As reported earlier, in …. Read the original article  : here.

blinkx Launches blinkx Beat for Google TV

blinkx's Popular Web Channel Now Optimized for Next-Generation Televisions

SAN FRANCISCO, October 29, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced the launch of blinkx Beat for Google TV. blinkx Beat, blinkx's
popular Web channel of viral videos, has been polished and perfected for the
big-screen, lean-back experience of television.
… Read : blinkx Launches blinkx Beat for Google TV.

Trade Extensions Named one of Sweden’s Fastest Growing Companies

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – E-sourcing platform Trade Extensions has been recognised as one of the
fastest growing companies in Sweden after it was awarded 'Gasell' (Gazelle)
status by leading Swedish business newspaper Dagens Industri. The newspaper
has been identifying the fastest growing companies in Sweden since 2000 and
'Gasell' status is only awarded to companies who meet …. Source article  : Trade Extensions Named one of Sweden's Fastest Growing Companies.

Tradesmen Get ‘Geared Up’ With New Catalogue Launch

YEOVIL, England, October 30, 2010 – Tradesmen depend on their workwear and personal protective equipment for
a professional appearance, a safe working environment and protection from the
Great British weather, so the launch of the new 'Geared Up' catalogue is
welcome news, offering industry-leading access to an extensive range of big
name brands at affordable prices.

Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tradesmen Get 'Geared Up' With New Catalogue Launch.

Oracle Positioned in Leaders Quadrant in All Three New Magic Quadrants Related to Application Infrastructure

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? October 29, 2010
News Facts
Oracle is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in each of three new Gartner Magic Quadrants focused on application infrastructure. The Magic Quadrants include: Application Infrastructure for Systematic Application Integration Projects (1); Application Infrastructure for Systematic SOA-Style Application Projects (2); and Shared SOA Interoperability Infrastructure Projects …. Read the original article  : here.

Nuance Communications Improves Global Web Presence with Oracle Content Management

Award-Winning Implementation of Oracle Universal Content Management Helps Company Overhaul, Consolidate and Better Manage Its Worldwide Web Sites

Redwood Shores, CA ??? Oct. 29, 2010
News Facts
To simplify content updates, ensure consistent branding and reduce its need to rely on Web developers for changes to its Web site, Nuance Communications, Inc., a leading provider … Original article on : Nuance Communications Improves Global Web Presence with Oracle Content Management.

Customers Upgrade to Latest Oracle Calendar and Email Software

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? Oct. 29, 2010

News Facts
Organizations across multiple industries, including Deutsches Literaturarchiv Marbach (The Archives of German Literature), The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, and TMEIC-GE have upgraded to Oracle?? Beehive (www.oracle.com/us/products/middleware/beehive/index.html) 2.0 as their Enterprise Calendar and Email platform.

As a cost-effective enterprise solution, Oracle Beehive delivers … Read more : Customers Upgrade to Latest Oracle Calendar and Email Software.

Home D??cor Retailer Kirkland’s Selects Oracle?? Retail Suite to Improve Performance and Support Future Growth

Retailer Looks to Drive Performance, Better Insight to Demand and Greater Efficiencies Across Merchandising and Store Operations

Redwood Shores, CA ??? October 28, 2010

News Facts
Leading specialty retailer Kirkland’s (bit.ly/9PWtXL) has selected a broad suite of Oracle?? Retail merchandising and planning applications (bit.ly/939nle) to help to transform business operations and support … Read more : Home D??cor Retailer Kirkland’s Selects Oracle?? Retail Suite to Improve Performance and Support Future Growth.

LogLogic Leverages MySQL and Oracle Linux to Improve Performance and Reliability for its Critical Business Offerings

Oracle Enables LogLogic to Create Scalable Software Infrastructure for its Security Information and Event Management Solutions

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? October 29, 2010

News Facts
To better support the dynamic needs of its growing business, LogLogic, Inc (www.loglogic.com/) . has integrated the combination of MySQL (www.oracle.com/us/products/mysql/index.html) and Oracle Linux (www.oracle.com/us/technologies/linux/index.html) into [..] Read the original article: here.

Shawcor to Complete Share Capital Investment in Socotherm S.p.A.

TORONTO, October 29, 2010 – ShawCor Ltd. (TSX: SCL.A, SCL.B) today announced that it has received
notice that the Court of Vicenza, following the hearing held on October 15,
2010, has issued a decree of homologation that effectively approves the share
capital investment in Socotherm S.p.A. ("Socotherm") that the Company had
previously announced on May 18, 2010. Upon … Read more : Shawcor to Complete Share Capital Investment in Socotherm S.p.A..

Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, October 29, 2010 – Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI), announced today that its Board of
Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on
its common stock. The dividend will be payable December 15, 2010, to
shareholders of record on December 1, 2010.

Mueller Industries, Inc. is a … Read more »».

Banco Santander Chile Announces Third Quarter 2010 Earnings

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 29, 2010 – Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: SAN; SSE: Bsantander) announced today its
unaudited results for the third quarter and the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2010. These results are reported on a consolidated basis in
accordance with Chilean GAAP in nominal Chilean pesos.

In the nine-month period ended September 30, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Banco Santander Chile Announces Third Quarter 2010 Earnings.

Sky Announces Sky+HD Party Offer

ISLEWORTH, England, October 29, 2010 – Sky is giving customers the chance to share the ultimate TV experience
with their friends by hosting their very own Sky+HD Party.

Each host will be given one complimentary film to watch in stunning high
definition from a choice of three new movie releases from Sky Box [..] Read the original article: here.

Prudential Announces Boost for Income Choice Annuity Awards

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – Prudential has announced that, at a time when rates on conventional
annuities have been falling, Prudential's innovative Income Choice Annuity is
bucking the trend with starting incomes being increased by 1.5 per cent.

Prudential has passed on a fall in guarantee costs for the product which
offers a secure …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Prudential Announces Boost for Income Choice Annuity Awards.

Registrations Open for Gradu8 – the UK’s Leading Online Graduate Recruitment Fair

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – Graduate job seekers are being encouraged to register for the Gradu8
Fair, the UK's leading graduate recruitment event, which takes place between
8th – 12th November 2010.

Unlike other graduate jobs (www.totaljobs.com/Graduate/) fairs,
this recruitment event is being hosted online, which means there is no need
to travel to a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Registrations Open for Gradu8 – the UK's Leading Online Graduate Recruitment Fair.

Thistle Hotels Announces General Manager to Relocate to Kent

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – Thistle Hotels has announced the appointment of Alan Whiteley as general
manager of Thistle Brands Hatch hotel. Already a respected general manager
within the company, Whiteley makes the move from Thistle Middlesbrough, where
he was responsible for significantly raising the profile of the hotel in the
region and helping it become the star …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Thistle Hotels Announces General Manager to Relocate to Kent.

Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update on its Share Repurchase Program

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – TFG today announces in furtherance of its share repurchase
program announced on November 30, 2007, that for the period of October 25,
2010 through October 29, 2010 TFG purchased 15,950 of its shares for an
average price of U.S. $5.50 per share.

About Tetragon:
Tetragon Financial … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update on its Share Repurchase Program.

Fraport Successfully Flies the Flag on the Social Web

Growing Fan Community on Twitter and Facebook Thanks to Customer-oriented Service Profile

FRANKFURT, October 29, 2010 – Social media on the Web allow companies like Fraport AG (the
owner and manager of Frankfurt Airport) to be in close contact with customers
and business partners in a quick and uncomplicated way, thus providing
up-to-date information and improving the airport …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fraport Successfully Flies the Flag on the Social Web.

The Sunday Times Launches New Top Restaurant Guide With Extended Online Version

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – This Sunday, October 31, the first ever The Food List: Britain's Top 100
Restaurants will be launched. Launching online at 00.01 on Sunday 31st
October, it crowns Gidleigh Park restaurant in Devon as the best eatery in
Britain with Heston Blumenthal's famous Fat Duck restaurant (
www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/public/thefoodlist/article431018.ece)
coming a close second. Covering the whole … Read this article on Gaea Times at : The Sunday Times Launches New Top Restaurant Guide With Extended Online Version.

HBA Global Attendees Get Back to Business

Top Beauty & Personal Care Professionals Gathered for Trend Watching, Networking, and New Product Innovations

NEW YORK, October 29, 2010 – Discovering the latest beauty and personal care trends and product
innovations was top of mind for the 16,479 beauty industry professionals at
this year's 18th Annual HBA Global Expo & Conference
(www.hbaexpo.com). The largest product development event … Original article on : HBA Global Attendees Get Back to Business.

Covance and sanofi-aventis Finalize Agreements for 10-year Strategic R&D Alliance

PRINCETON, New Jersey, October 29, 2010 – Covance Inc (NYSE: CVD) today announced that it has closed its
transactions with sanofi-aventis to become its R&D partner over the next 10
years and to purchase sanofi-aventis' Porcheville, France and Alnwick, United
Kingdom sites. Covance has assumed control of the Porcheville and Alnwick
sites and all sanofi-aventis employees transferred on … Read more »»».

Portaltech & L.K.Bennett Win 2nd Award at Retail Systems Awards

LONDON, October 29, 2010 – Portaltech are thrilled to announce that we have won a second award for
the L.K.Bennett website/re-platform.

Retail Systems bestowed the award for 'Best SME Retailer' to L.K.Bennett
& Portaltech, at a glamorous ceremony held at the Grosvernor House Hotel,
Park Lane. Kate Smyth, Director of eCommerce, Erin Bishop, eCommerce …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Portaltech & L.K.Bennett Win 2nd Award at Retail Systems Awards.

flydubai Choose AIMS Software for Crew Management and Operations Control

MIAMI and ATHENS, Greece, October 29, 2010 – AIMS Corp has announced that flydubai, the first 'Low Cost'
airline of Dubai and one of the world's fastest-growing start-up airlines,
has selected for their Crew Management and Operations Control Requirements
the "state-of-the-art," technologically advanced, "low-cost" Airline
Information Management solution provided by AIMS.

Founded in March 2008, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : flydubai Choose AIMS Software for Crew Management and Operations Control.

ATM Hacking to be Demonstrated and Mobile Calls to be Intercepted Live on Stage

ABU DHABI, UAE, October 31, 2010 – Distinguished experts will be taking the stage at Black Hat
Abu Dhabi running from the 8th – 11th of November at Emirates Palace, Abu
Dhabi to discuss and demonstrate some of the major security concerns faced by
the IT world.

To increase understanding, delegates at Black Hat … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ATM Hacking to be Demonstrated and Mobile Calls to be Intercepted Live on Stage.

FXCM MENA Sponsors the Online Middle East Trading Summit & Awards 2010

BEIRUT, October 31, 2010 – FXCM MENA (Forex Capital Markets Middle East & North Africa)
(www.fxcmmena.com/en/index.php) is proud to announce its participation
and sponsorship of the Online Middle East Trading Summit & Awards 2010
(www.meotsummit.com/).

This event is produced by the Arabcom Group, a leading organizer of Forex
related exhibitions and conferences in the region, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : FXCM MENA Sponsors the Online Middle East Trading Summit & Awards 2010.

IndiaMART.com to Represent Indian SMEs in the US

To Participate in AAPEX 2010, Las Vegas and Fabtech 2010, Atlanta
NEW DELHI, October 30, 2010 – With the United States being seen as a promising market for Indian buyers
and suppliers in the automotive and metal forming, fabricating and welding
industries, IndiaMART.com, India's largest online B2B marketplace, has
decided to participate in two highly acclaimed trade shows …. Source  : IndiaMART.com to Represent Indian SMEs in the US.

EURO-2012 Developments: New Terminal of Kyiv International Airport Opens on October 31

KIEV, Ukraine, October 30, 2010 – On October 31 2010, the newly built terminal F of Ukraine's
main Kyiv-Boryspil international airport will see its first flight.
Designated as the official terminal for Ukraine International Airlines, the
new terminal will provide world class service for the Ukrainian and
international travelers.

The opening of the new terminal … Read more »».

The President of Ukraine Invited 2012 World Newspaper Congress to be Held During Euro 2012 Championship

KIEV, Ukraine, October 30, 2010 – The President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych invited the 2012
World Newspaper Congress, conducted under the aegis of the World Association
of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), to be held in Ukraine. The
invitation was extended during a meeting with the CEO of WAN Cristoph Riess
who is on his two-day visit in … Original article on : The President of Ukraine Invited 2012 World Newspaper Congress to be Held During Euro 2012 Championship.

2010 Local Authority Elections in Ukraine Will be Monitored by More Than Two Thousand Supervisors

KIEV, Ukraine, October 29, 2010 – Local authority elections in Ukraine will be monitored by more
than two thousand international and national observers. The Prime Minister of
Ukraine assured that the Ukrainian government shall by all means encourage
foreign observers to supervise the course of the upcoming ballot vote.

According to the Central Election …. Source  : 2010 Local Authority Elections in Ukraine Will be Monitored by More Than Two Thousand Supervisors.

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