PR Hub – Newsletter for January 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Leading Analyst Firm Gives Oracle Highest Possible Rating for Local Government Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Products
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? January 4, 2011
News Facts
Gartner, Inc. has given Oracle a rating of “Strong Positive,” the highest possible ranking, in its report “MarketScope for Local Government CRM Products (www.gartner.com/technology/media-products/reprints/oracle/article156/article156.html) .”
The report compares the offerings of nine providers of CRM commercial off-the-shelf software for local government agencies. It … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Leading Analyst Firm Gives Oracle Highest Possible Rating for Local Government Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Products.
ACS Reaches 30.34 Percent Holding in HOCHTIEF
First Acceptance Period Ended on 29 December 2010
MADRID, January 4, 2011 – This announcement and the information contained herein are restricted
and are not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in
or into the United States or Japan.
Grupo ACS (ACS, Actividades de Construcci??n y Servicios, S.A.)
today announced that … Original source on Gaea Times at : ACS Reaches 30.34 Percent Holding in HOCHTIEF.
Kiadis Pharma Signs License Agreement With Hospira to Commercialize ATIR(TM) in Europe and Asia
Partnership Would Advance Innovative Stem Cell Transplant Product
AMSTERDAM, January 4, 2011 – Kiadis Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company based in The Netherlands,
announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Hospira, Inc.
(NYSE: HSP), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, to develop and
commercialize Kiadis Pharma's ATIR(TM). ATIR(TM) is a personalized hematology
product designed for blood cancer patients … Read more : Kiadis Pharma Signs License Agreement With Hospira to Commercialize ATIR(TM) in Europe and Asia.
SIRVA Announces Acquisition of NewPort Real Estate Limited in Shanghai, China
CHICAGO, January 4, 2011 – SIRVA Inc., a leading global relocation and moving services provider,
announced its acquisition of NewPort Real Estate Limited, a Shanghai, China,
supplier of relocation and destination services.
"The acquisition of NewPort broadens SIRVA's China capabilities to
deliver destination and real estate services in this important, growing
economy," said Jacob George, … Read more >>>.
Medicoindustrien Announces Strategic Partnership with WMDO to Provide Online MedTech Industry Training
Medicoindustrien to Compliment its Live Training Program with WMDO's Online Courses Designed Specifically for Medical Device Professionals
NIVA, Denmark and ECUBLENS, Switzerland, January 4, 2011 – Medicoindustrien and WMDO (World Medical Device Organization), the
leading global provider of innovative online training for medical device
professionals, announced today a strategic partnership that offers Danish
medical device professionals access to [..] Read the original article: here.
Plant Offers Scientists New Insights Into Intestinal Cancer
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, January 4, 2011 – Dutch scientists have gained important new insights into intestinal
cancer from studying a plant. The disease is called Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, a
hereditary disorder where people develop intestinal polyps that turn into
malignant tumors. "With experiments on these plants we now have a better
understanding of how cancer cells react in the …. Original source : Plant Offers Scientists New Insights Into Intestinal Cancer.
PneumRx, Inc. Raises $33 Million in Capital
Funds will be Used to Support European Sales of the PneumRx RePneu Lung Volume Reduction Coil (LVRC) System and to Conduct a Pivotal Clinical Trial to Support a PMA Application
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, January 4, 2011 – PneumRx, Inc. (www.pneumrx.com), a medical device company
dedicated to bringing innovation and improvements to the treatment of lung
disease, today … Read more : PneumRx, Inc. Raises $33 Million in Capital.
INVEGA(R) Approved as First and Only Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizoaffective Disorder in the European Union
BEERSE, Belgium, January 4, 2011 – Janssen-Cilag International NV today announced that it has received
approval from the European Commission for the first antipsychotic treatment
for schizoaffective disorder. INVEGA(R) (paliperidone ER) is now indicated
for the treatment of psychotic or manic symptoms of schizoaffective disorder.
Effect on depressive symptoms has not been demonstrated.
The decision …. Source article on Gaea Times at : INVEGA(R) Approved as First and Only Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizoaffective Disorder in the European Union.
Northrop Grumman Appoints Graham Wright and Kathy Salyan to Key Cyber Security and Intelligence-Related Roles in the UK
LONDON, January 4, 2011 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has appointed Graham Wright and
Kathy Salyan to key leadership roles in the UK aimed at extending the
company's intelligence-related business and strengthening the UK footprint
for technologies and capabilities that are vitally important for national
security.
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CorDEX Instruments Announces LaserMETER 3000XP First-Ever Certified Explosion Proof Laser Distance Meter
SCARBOROUGH, England, January 4, 2011 – CorDEX Instruments, the UK Test and Measurement company specializing in
explosion-proof tools for the petro-chemical and mining industries, announces
LaserMETER 3000XP, the first ever handheld laser distance meter certified for
ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 IIC T4.
Maintenance, operations and safety personnel working in hazardous
environments will appreciate the … Original article on : CorDEX Instruments Announces LaserMETER 3000XP First-Ever Certified Explosion Proof Laser Distance Meter.
Leading IPTV Provider Free Deploys Movea’s MotionIC(TM) In Next Generation Remote Controls
Movea's SmartMotion(TM) Control Creates Opportunities to Entice Audiences and Increase ARPU
GRENOBLE, France, January 4, 2011 – Free, the world's leading IPTV service provider, has announced that it is
deploying Movea's MotionIC(TM) technologies in next generation remote
controls that will come with the new Freebox set-top box (STB) launched in
late December 2010 in France. The combination of …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Leading IPTV Provider Free Deploys Movea's MotionIC(TM) In Next Generation Remote Controls.
Inteva Products Names Product Line Executives
TROY, Michigan, January 3, 2011 – Inteva Products, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renco Group, Inc.,
today announced the appointment of four product line executives reporting
directly to Lon Offenbacher, Inteva's President and CEO. Inteva has organized
its product and service offerings around four product lines: closure systems,
interior systems, roof systems, and motors and electronics. …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Inteva Products Names Product Line Executives.
Inteva Products Strengthens Competitive Position with Acquisition of ArvinMeritor’s Body Systems Business
TROY, Michigan, January 3, 2011 – Inteva Products, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renco Group, Inc.,
today announced it has acquired ArvinMeritor's Body Systems business with
manufacturing and engineering facilities worldwide. With the acquisition,
Inteva strengthens its competitive position as an innovation leader in the
global supply of door systems and access control systems while expanding …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Inteva Products Strengthens Competitive Position with Acquisition of ArvinMeritor's Body Systems Business.
Edenred: Acquisition of Romania’s Fourth-Largest Provider of Meal and Gift Vouchers
PARIS, January 3, 2011 – In line with its development strategy, Edenred today announced
the acquisition of Euroticket, Romania's fourth-largest provider of meal and
gift vouchers. With more than 3,000 customers and a nearly 5% market share,
Euroticket reported an issue volume of EUR53 million in 2009.
This transaction is consistent with Edenred's targeted …. Read the original article : Edenred: Acquisition of Romania's Fourth-Largest Provider of Meal and Gift Vouchers.
First Advantage Announces Acquisition by Symphony Technology Group
POWAY, California, January 3, 2011 – First Advantage, a global provider of workforce solutions, today
announced that Symphony Technology Group, a private equity firm with a
strategic focus on software and service, has acquired the assets of First
Advantage, a leader in a broad range of talent acquisition solutions
including employment background screening, occupational health services,
applicant tracking systems, … Original article on : First Advantage Announces Acquisition by Symphony Technology Group.
SPiDCOM Presents its HomePlug AV Reference Designs at CES 2011
PARIS, January 3, 2011 – SPiDCOM, the "no-limits" powerline communication silicon provider, will
display the reference designs based on its unique HomePlugAV certified open
platform. It will also demonstrate the first implementation of the Broadband
Forum's TR-069 model for HomePlugAV devices.
…. Source : Gaea News Network.
Avesthagen Completes the First Whole Genome Sequence of a Parsi Breast Cancer Patient
BANGALORE, India, January 3, 2011 – Avesthagen Limited has yet again established its position as a
leader in the successful application of next gen technologies as it announces
the completion of the first Parsi breast cancer whole genome sequence of a
74-year-old Parsi woman with a heritable form of breast cancer. The incidence
of breast cancer in most … Original article on : Avesthagen Completes the First Whole Genome Sequence of a Parsi Breast Cancer Patient.
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON, January 3, 2011 – Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts
indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates
indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal
amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption:
Principal Security …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Fannie Mae Redemption.
Health Robotics Closes the Year 2010 With Record-Breaking Results in the United States and Canada
BOZEN, SUD-TIROL, Italy, January 3, 2011 – Health Robotics today announced record-breaking annual results in North
America, as reported by our partners McKesson and Health Robotics Canada Inc.
(HRCI), including new 4Q2010 North American contracts for 2 CytoCare, 2
i.v.STATION, and 1 I.V. Room of the Future projects, bringing Health
Robotics' total to 31 new American contracted installations … Original article on : Health Robotics Closes the Year 2010 With Record-Breaking Results in the United States and Canada.
Combe Incorporated Announces Sale of Three Product Groups
WHITE PLAINS, New York, January 3, 2011 – Combe Incorporated, ("Combe") today announced that it has completed the
sale of its Cough/Cold, Skin Care and Foot Care businesses.
The Cough/Cold and Skin Care businesses, including the Cepacol(R),
Lanacane(R), Scalpicin(R), LiceMD(R), and Hemoal(R) brands, have been sold to
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
The …. Source : Gaea News Network.