PR Hub – Newsletter for February 18, 2011

Friday, February 18, 2011

Sustained by Cloud Computing and International Development, Esker Achieves 19% Growth in 2010

DERBY, England, February 18, 2011 – Esker, the leader in document process automation solutions, announced
today that it has achieved 32.7 million Euros in sales revenue for 2010 – a
19% increase over the previous year Positioned among the leading French
software vendors, Esker has successfully incorporated cloud computing into
its solutions and achieved international development.

…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

VTech Introduces World’s First CAT-iq 2.0 Certified Product

Avant 5000 model offers multi lines and other new capabilities
HONG KONG, February 18, 2011 – VTech Holdings Ltd (HKEx: 303) today announced that its new Avant 5000
model cordless VoIP phone has become the first handset in the world to be
certified as compliant with CAT-iq 2.0, a certification programme introduced
by the DECT Forum only in … Read more : VTech Introduces World's First CAT-iq 2.0 Certified Product.

FITUR 2011 Drew More Than 209,000 Visitors

The Fair Will Hold its Next Edition From 18 to 22 January, 2012
MADRID, February 18, 2011 – The 31st edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair,
FITUR, closed on January 23, confirming the trend towards recovery in the
industry and with results in line with the data on growth provided by the
World Tourism Organization, which in … Read : FITUR 2011 Drew More Than 209,000 Visitors.

BYD’s Two New Green Vehicles Will Make European Premiere at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

SHENZHEN, China, February 18, 2011 – BYD Co., Ltd (BYD) will showcase two new electric vehicles at the
upcoming 2011 Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) from March 1st to 13th.
At the 2011 GIMS, BYD will present its overall "Three Green Dreams" Strategy
for the European market. With the showcase of BYD's updated pure-electric
vehicle 2012 e6-Eco (European … Read : BYD's Two New Green Vehicles Will Make European Premiere at 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Schneider Electric is Launching Go Green in the City, a New International Case Competition for Students Focusing on Innovative Energy Solutions for the City

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, February 18, 2011 – Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, announced
today the launch of Go Green in the City, a new type of creative case
competition involving students of eight countries across the world.

The Go Green in the City case challenge is focusing on energy solutions
for the …. Read the original article  : here.

Trimega’s New Substance Abuse Testing Laboratory in Manchester to Alleviate Impact of Forensic Science Service Closure

Trimega Invests GBP1 Million in New Lab
MANCHESTER, England, February 18, 2011 – Trimega Laboratories, the leading substance abuse testing company, has
opened a new lab in Manchester which will assist the government with its
forensic toxicology workload in the wake of the closure of the Forensic
Science Service (FSS).

Trimega Laboratories has invested GBP1 … Original article on : Trimega's New Substance Abuse Testing Laboratory in Manchester to Alleviate Impact of Forensic Science Service Closure.

Andr?? Rieu Brings his Spectacular Production to Denmark

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands, February 18, 2011 – Following the postponement of his 2010 tour due to viral infection of the
vestibular nerve that left him unable to carry out his tour commitments,
Andr?? Rieu has now fully recovered and is currently on an incredible world
tour. Andr?? Rieu, the Dutch violinist and conductor brings his spectacular
production to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Andr?? Rieu Brings his Spectacular Production to Denmark.

Anglo American CEO Interviewed on Annual Results

LONDON, February 18, 2011 – Global mining company Anglo American today reflected on what it called an
"outstanding year" as it reported full year results for 2010 with operating
profits of $9.8bn dollars.

In a video interview with online business broadcaster
www.cantos.com chief executive Cynthia Carroll says that whilst higher
commodity prices have undoubtedly had …. Original article  : Anglo American CEO Interviewed on Annual Results.

Hon’ble Minister of State for Science & Technology Inaugurates the EFY Expo, 2011

NEW DELHI, February 18, 2011 – Mr. Ashwani Kumar, the Minister of States for Science &
Technology, Planning and Parliamentary Affairs inaugurates the EFY Expo,
2011, the largest electronic exhibition of North India. Inaugurating the
exhibition the hon'ble minister says that Government of India has taken a
series of policy initiatives and programmes in the field of information … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hon'ble Minister of State for Science & Technology Inaugurates the EFY Expo, 2011.

Boom Time for GP Business

LONDON, February 18, 2011 – GP Business, a leading non-clinical magazine for General Practitioners,
is to massively increase its circulation – from 10,000 to 33,000 – and launch
a new website, gpbusiness.co.uk.

"The response to GP Business from both readers and advertisers has been
very, very strong," said John Pettifor, CEO of Campden Media, … Original article on : Boom Time for GP Business.

Bucher + Suter and Teleopti – Strong Partnership in Contact Center Business

BERN, Switzerland and STOCKHOLM, February 18, 2011 – Bern/Stockholm Bucher + Suter AG, specialists for intelligent contact
centers, and Teleopti AB, Workforce Management specialists, cooperate to
streamline Workforce Management solutions in Cisco contact centers.

Workforce Management (WFM) solutions and their deployment projects are
considered to be complex. Combining proven solutions from Teleopti with
services and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bucher + Suter and Teleopti – Strong Partnership in Contact Center Business.

blinkx Brings 35 Million Hours of Video to Boxee in New App

blinkx TV App Coming Soon to Your Living Room
SAN FRANCISCO, February 18, 2011 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced that a blinkx app will soon be available on Boxee. The app will be
offered through Boxee's App Library and will allow audiences to seamlessly
search, discover and watch professionally produced …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Anniversary Edition of IDEX

MOSCOW, February 18, 2011 – From 20 to 24 February, the Federal State Unitary Enterprise
Rosoboronexport will present the newest Russian armaments and military
equipment at the 10th International Defense Exhibition, IDEX 2011, to be
held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.

Russia has been a regular participant at the …. Read the original article  : Anniversary Edition of IDEX.

The Search is on for Britain’s Dream Teachers

LONDON, February 18, 2011 -

– New Competition From Jamie Oliver and YouTube to Find
Inspiring Teachers
– Ten Toughest GCSE Topics Unearthed for Teachers to Tackle
– Competition Runs Alongside Jamie's Dream School Programme on
Original article on : The Search is on for Britain's Dream Teachers.

‘Bittersweet Cookies’: New Types of ‘cookies’ Raise Online Security & Privacy Concerns in EU Agency Paper

BRUSSELS and HERAKLION, Greece, February 18, 2011 – The EU's 'cyber security' Agency ENISA has published a paper on the
security and privacy concerns regarding new types of online 'cookies'. The
advertising industry has led the drive for new, persistent and powerful
cookies, with privacy-invasive features for marketing practices and
profiling. The Agency advocates e.g. that both the …. Read the original article  : here.

Delivering to the Canadian Retail Community

TORONTO, February 17, 2011 – Alpha Group today announced that, subject to regulatory approval, a new
trading fee for securities with a value below $1 will be implemented as of
March 1st, 2011.

For trading in all TSX and TSX-V listed securities with a value lower
than $1, active fees on Alpha will be … Read more >>.

Alkol??s i Skandinavien Joins Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp

TORONTO, February 17, 2011 – Alcohol Countermeasure Systems is pleased to announce the acquisition of
Alkol??s i Skandinavien.

Alkol??s, known for the development of the alcohol interlock market in
Scandinavia, has been the distributor of ACS products since 1990. Regarding
the acquisition, Bengt Allo, present owner of Alkol??s, remarked that, "It was
time to join …. Source  : Alkol??s i Skandinavien Joins Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp.

Allied World Reports Record Net Income of $665 Million in 2010; Grows Book Value Per Share by 25% for Year

ZUG, Switzerland, February 17, 2011 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH) today reported
record net income of $665.0 million, or $13.32 per diluted share, for the
year ended December 31, 2010 compared to net income of $606.9 million, or
$11.67 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2009. Net income
for the fourth …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Allied World Reports Record Net Income of $665 Million in 2010; Grows Book Value Per Share by 25% for Year.

Dovi Frances Named President of SG Acquisitions, LLC

SANTA BARBARA, California, February 17, 2011 – Investment veteran Dovi Frances has been named president of SG
Acquisitions, LLC, it was announced today by SG Acquisitions. SG
Acquisitions, LLC (SGA) is a multifaceted investment firm and family-office,
owned by Russian billionaire Sergey Grishin.

A former native of Israel, Frances brings more than a decade …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dovi Frances Named President of SG Acquisitions, LLC.

HotelsByMe Launches Universal Application for iPad and iPhone

DALLAS, February 17, 2011 – Leading mobile travel retailer, HotelsByMe, announces the release of a
new universal application that makes it even easier to find the perfect hotel
on the go. As one of the top travel apps on the Apple App Store, HP/Palm's
webOS App Catalog and Google's Android Market, HotelsByMe now adds iPad to
their suite … Read : HotelsByMe Launches Universal Application for iPad and iPhone.

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