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Vertical Releases Feature-Rich Software Update for Wave

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:56:18 EST

Vertical Communications, a leading provider of next-generation IP-based phone systems and voice applications, today announced the release of the Wave 1.5 software upgrade to it’s award winning Wave IP 2500^TM Business Communications Solution, the industry’s first comprehensive IP PBX with the unique Applications Inside^TM architecture. Cost-sensitive small- to medium-sized businesses and larger distributed organizations seeking to reduce overhead associated with managing business communications can easily transform their legacy telephony infrastructure into an application-rich, next-generation IP platform by implementing Wave.

Emission Phase Acquiring Solutions, Inc. Provides Real Time Power Plant Monitoring with Visual Confirmation

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:55:18 EST

Since its inception in 2005, Emission Phase Acquiring Solutions, Inc. (EPAS) is the first company that provides real time power plant information with visual confirmation. Through its proprietary infrared based technology (US and International Patent Pending since 2005), EPAS is able to give real-time MW production data on all types of power plants, including coal, gas and nuclear. The information is provided 24/7 and is specific down to the individual unit. In addition, because it is visually based, clients can visually confirm for themselves the status of the plants. The whole package is delivered in an easy to read web based format. This technology provides crucial information to energy traders, power plant operators, and regulators in the $400bn electricity trading market.

Sypris Solutions, Inc. Reschedules November 25th Investor Conference Call for December 18th

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:51:17 EST

Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:SYPR) today announced that the company’s previously scheduled conference call on Tuesday, November 25, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), to discuss the results of the company’s comprehensive strategic review and its expected impact on the Company’s financial results going forward, has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 18, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), following its final Board of Directors meeting for 2008.

Windstream Completes Sale of North Carolina Wireless Properties

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:12:19 EST

Windstream today completed the sale of its wireless properties in North Carolina to AT&T for approximately $60 million in cash.

Wi-Fi TV Launching New Content, New Showroom And Public Conference Call Thanksgiving Week

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:06:15 EST

Wi-Fi TV Inc. (Pink Sheets: WIFT), which provides a global Internet audience with 500+ live TV stations with live chat and no cable bills (www.Wi-FiTV.com), will be launching extensive new exclusive content for Thanksgiving week, as well as opening its expanded demonstration showroom and hosting a public conference call.

Hypertherm, Inc. Selects ARI’s PartSmart Web™

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:04:14 EST

ARI (OTCBB: ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions for equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers, today announced that Hypertherm, Inc. of Hanover, NH has selected PartSmartWeb™, ARI’s web-based electronic parts catalog for use by their dealers, manufacturers and distributors worldwide and by their internal support team. Hypertherm is a leading manufacturer of plasma cutting equipment.

BridgeWave First to Achieve Global Certification for Gigabit Wireless Links

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:30:27 EST

BridgeWave Communications, the leading supplier of gigabit wireless solutions, today announced that its 80 GHz multi-gigabit wireless links have been demonstrated to comply with the new European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Draft Recommendation EN 302 217-3 V1.3.1 on its first day of publication. This is the first released version of this Recommendation to include specifications for equipment operating in the new 80 GHz millimeter-wave spectrum band that enables point-to-point wireless systems to deliver multi-gigabit capacity with ultra-low latency.

PCTEL Board of Directors Authorizes Stock Buyback

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:20:15 EST

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), a leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry, announced today that its Board of Directors authorized $5 million toward the continuation of the company’s open market repurchase program. The company has purchased a total of seven million shares since 2002 through previous buyback activities.

University of San Diego Toreros use Zenect to Revolutionize Communication with Fans and Increase Student Attendance at Games by 35%

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:02:05 EST

Zenect, the latest offering from clearTXT, is revolutionizing the way college athletic departments communicate and share information with fans. Building on their success in the Higher Education market, clearTXT created Zenect to enable organizations of any size to create their own micro-blogs and mobile marketing networks quickly and easily.

Sprint Completes First Transatlantic Native 40-Gbps IP-Over-Dense-Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Link

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:47:22 EST

Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced it completed a technology trial of the first alien (generated by a device external to the system) wavelength OC768/STM256 40-Gigabit per second (Gbps) transatlantic Internet Protocol (IP) link between New York and Luleå, Sweden. Spanning more than 9,000 km of fiber distance, the circuit includes a 7,630 km segment of transatlantic submarine TAT-14 cable system between Sea Girt, N.J. and Blåbjerg, Denmark. This represents the first time that an OC768 40-Gbps signal was successfully transmitted over a submarine cable using a single wavelength and existing Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems.

Keithley Instruments Announces Additional Cost Reduction Actions

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:42:17 EST

Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, today announced further cost reduction measures designed to improve the Company’s financial results. Effective immediately, the Company has suspended all salary increases and has implemented a hiring freeze with the exception of a few critical replacements. The Company has also reduced plans for capital expenditures, as well as travel and other discretionary spending. It is estimated that these actions will reduce expenses by approximately $2 million during fiscal 2009. The Company continues to review other actions it may take in response to the current economic environment.

RSC Equipment Rental to Showcase Total Control® at POWER-GEN International

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:39:18 EST

RSC Equipment Rental, one of the largest equipment rental providers in North America, will host a case study to spotlight ICM, Inc., who engineers, builds, and supports the global biofuels industry’s most efficient ethanol plants, and exhibit at POWER-GEN International 2008 December 2-4 in Orlando. Both events will showcase RSC’s people, services and equipment while highlighting innovative programs that set RSC apart from the competition.

AgencyPort Named to Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500 Annual List of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:35:26 EST

AgencyPort Insurance Services, Inc., announced today that it was ranked No. 135 on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500. The Deloitte 2008 Technology Fast 500 recognizes the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2003 – 2007. AgencyPort’s revenue grew more than 1397 percent during this period.

Sharp Continues National Marketing Campaign with Emphasis on LCD Innovation and Leadership

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:09:01 EST

Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan, announces today the third phase of an extensive national marketing campaign that began earlier this year. The campaign continues to focus on Sharp’s strong legacies and true leadership in liquid crystal display (LCD) and solar electricity, with this newest initiative emphasizing Sharp’s LCD innovation, featuring the next-generation of LCD television, the Limited Edition AQUOS LCD TV.

With CellTrust’s Secure SMS, Barack Obama Can Retain His Personal Phone

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:08:38 EST

CellTrust Corporation (www.celltrust.com), a leading provider of secure mobile messaging and applications commented on last night’s news story on President-elect Barack Obama’s telephone breach.

Dr. David Fyfe Joins Soligie Board

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:03:24 EST

Soligie, a market leader in design and manufacture of Printed Electronics, announced today that industry veteran Dr. David Fyfe has joined Soligie’s Advisory Board.

TVI Corporation Reschedules Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call to November 25, 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:00:41 EST

TVI Corporation (NASDAQ: TVIN), an international supplier of military and civilian emergency first responder and first receiver products, personal protection products, quick-erect shelter systems and equipment rentals, will host its rescheduled third-quarter 2008 conference call on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Awareness Technologies a Deloitte Fast 500 company for 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:45:26 EST

Awareness Technologies, Inc. today announces it was named as a 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which recognizes the 500 fastest-growing technology and life sciences companies in North America. To determine the fastest growing companies, Deloitte calculates revenue growth percentage over five years (2003-2007), making this a significant achievement for Awareness Technologies, a six year-old security software company based in Los Angeles, CA. Awareness Technologies grew by 366% over those five years.

AHMA Announces “Executive Supply Chain Essentials” Event to Be Co-Located with 2009 Hardlines Technology Forum®

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:32:13 EST

The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) today announced it will present a one and one half day program on the Essentials of Supply Chain Management during the 2009 AHMA Hardlines Technology Forum at the Lowes Philadelphia Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This event will be begin Tuesday morning, April 21, 2009, and will finish with attendees participating in the extremely popular HTF Buyer Panel on April 22^nd.

EA Casual Games Destination Pogo.com Teams up with PlayFirst to Serve up Diner Dash Family Style to Consumers

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:19 EST

Ditch your desk job and serve up some grub! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced a collaborative partnership between Pogo.com™ and PlayFirst® to create a brand new multiplayer Diner Dash® experience with downloadable game Diner Dash Family Style.

Merrill Corporation Earns Top-Tier Position in Am Law 13th Annual Technology Survey

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:54:12 EST

Merrill Corporation, a leading global provider of technology-enabled services for the legal, financial, health care, real estate and other corporate markets, today announced that its electronic data discovery (EDD) solution, including consulting, forensics investigation, data acquisition, processing and Merrill’s Lextranet^® case management and review tool, earned a top-tier position in the Am Law 13^th Annual Technology Survey of Am Law 200 firms.

Authoria Appoints New President and CEO

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:45:17 EST

Authoria, Inc., the market leader in comprehensive talent management software solutions, today announced the appointment of James J. McDevitt as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McDevitt will continue to serve as a member of Authoria’s Board. Mr. McDevitt brings 27 years of management and technology industry experience to the post. He joins Authoria after a proven track record of developing corporate strategies that have significantly enhanced efficiency, profitability and market penetration for several international public software companies. Founder and previous CEO, Tod Loofbourrow, will serve as Chairman for Authoria.

NAR, REAL ESTATE CHANNEL Create Online News Partnership

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:40:34 EST

Media entrepreneur Michael Gerrity, Founder and CEO of the REAL ESTATE CHANNEL™ (www.RealEstateChannel.com) is pleased to announce today that the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has become a regular content contributor to the REAL ESTATE CHANNEL.

Mobile Web Sites Don’t Make the Grade According to Yankee Group

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:39:30 EST

Yankee Group today released a new report that shows mobile Web sites struggle to deliver an effective experience to the millions of consumers they serve. Based on a new Yankee Group methodology, the report, “The Best of the Anywhere Web,” scores 32 mobile Web sites on a scale of 1 to 100 and finds not one Web site with a passing grade of 70.

Epicor Comments on the Termination of Elliott Associates’ Tender Offer

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:38:47 EST

Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, today issued the following statement in response to Elliott Associates L.P.’s announcement that it has terminated its previously announced tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Epicor.

University of South Alabama College of Medicine Chooses MDaudit™

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:37:10 EST

Hayes Management Consulting announced today that it will provide its MDaudit™ software to University of South Alabama College of Medicine. By automating the administrative aspects of billing compliance auditing, MDaudit significantly improves audit productivity, increases audit accuracy and quality, maximizes revenue and provides a standardized, streamlined environment for compliance departments. It is currently in use at seven of the top fifteen healthcare organizations in the country, as identified by US News & World Report.

VICS Announces Call for Nominations for 12th Annual Collaborative Commerce Achievement Awards

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:32:45 EST

The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS) announced today that the call for nominations for the 2008 Collaborative Commerce Achievement Awards, sponsored by Hewlett Packard, is open. Nominations will be accepted through March 16, 2009, for the following categories: Retail Excellence; Supply Side Excellence; Supply Chain Excellence; VICS CPFR® Implementation Excellence; Best Third-Party Technology Provider; and Best Third-Party Service Provider.

United Online Promotes Robert Taragan to President of the Communications Segment and Promotes Matthew Wisk to President of MyPoints Subsidiary within the Classmates Media Segment

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:12:22 EST

United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNTD), a leading provider of consumer products and services over the Internet, announced today that Robert J. Taragan, 52, has been promoted to President of the company’s Communications segment, a newly-created role, and Matthew J. Wisk, 49, has been promoted to President of MyPoints.com, Inc., the company’s online loyalty marketing service within the Classmates Media segment. Both appointments are effective December 1, 2008.

New Board Members Elected to the Professional Association for SQL Server

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:45 EST

The Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) today announced its new board members at the PASS Community Summit 2008. Douglas McDowell, managing partner for Solid Quality Mentors and Andy Warren, president of Fourdeuce will be joining the PASS Board of Directors-at-Large while Lynda Rab continues her Board service for a new term. Newly elected board members will begin serving their term on January 1, 2009.

Company Profile for SalesPage Technologies, LLC

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:45:19 EST

Founded in 1983, SalesPage is committed to providing companies with effective CRM applications and related technical services. SalesPage collaborates with each client to plan, build and implement a tailored, browser-based CRM solution. Each client's solution starts with the award-winning SalesPage foundation, then integrates the client's own best strategies, leveraging their existing technology investments and readily adapting as the client's needs change and grow. The company's growing list of global business partners for SalesPage solutions includes Allianz, BlackRock, Eaton Vance, Federated Investors, ING Funds, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Entergy, Friday Ad, Scottish and Southern Energy, Twinings, and the University of Central England.

CEA Announces Greener Gadgets Conference in New York City on February 27, 2009

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:39:12 EST

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announces:

Singapore Medical Device Maker for Neurological Patients Wins Silicon Valley Entrepreneurial Award

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:14 EST

NeuroMOD Technologies of Singapore won the 4^th Annual Intel+UC Berkeley Technology Entrepreneurship Challenge (IBTEC) last night. The neurological medical device company was judged by a team of venture capitalists from the San Francisco Bay Area. Criteria for the win were the best new technology with the greatest potential for a positive impact on society backed by a sound business plan. Intel Corporation awarded the winning team $25,000.

Research and Markets: Communications Markets in France Explores Trends And Opportunities Created By Advancement And Convergence In Broadband Areas

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:22:40 EST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/702417/communications_mar) has announced the addition of the "Communications Markets in France" report to their offering.

Argon ST’s Victor Sellier Sets Retirement Date

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:17:00 EST

Argon ST, Inc. (NASDAQ: STST), a leading developer of command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, today announced that Victor Sellier, Executive Vice President and one of the company’s co-founders, has set a retirement date of January 11, 2009. Mr. Sellier will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors.

Argos Therapeutics Completes $35.2 Million Series C Financing

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:15:50 EST

Argos Therapeutics today announced the closing of the second and final tranche of a $35.2 million Series C financing from a top-tier, international syndicate of new and existing investors. The first tranche was completed in April 2008.

JCPenney Warns “Beware of the Doghouse” This Holiday Season

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:04:20 EST

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of “Beware of the Doghouse,” a viral marketing campaign that allows women to put their significant other in the "Doghouse" for bad gift choices this holiday season. This new site and the marketing campaign behind it provide a fun, interactive way for women to encourage the men they love to get out of the “Doghouse,” by purchasing affordable diamond gifts from The Jewelry Store inside JCPenney. Launching today, the campaign is one of the first marketing sites to use the new Facebook Connect application, allowing visitors to easily put their Facebook Friends in the "Doghouse."

Research and Markets: Dreamweaver CS4 Digital ClassroomTM Includes 13 Self-Paced Lessons That Let Readers Discover Essential Skills

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:01:30 EST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1f1acc/dreamweaver_cs4_di) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Dreamweaver CS4 Digital ClassroomTM" to their offering.

VeriChip Corporation Receives Nasdaq Notification

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:01:05 EST

VeriChip Corporation (NASDAQ: CHIP), a provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today that it received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that its stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2008 was less than the $10 million in stockholders’ equity required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market under Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(3). The notice, which was received in a letter dated November 17, 2008, is a standard communication when a company’s stockholders’ equity is less than the $10 million minimum requirement. The notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock.

Carl Zeiss Sets New World Record in Microscopy Resolution Using Scanning Helium Ions.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:23 EST

Carl Zeiss SMT has set a new record resolution benchmark for scanning electron and ion microscopy – pushing scanning beam technologies beyond its current limits. By employing ZEISS´ revolutionary ORION^® Helium-ion microscope, a surface resolution of 2.4 Angström (0.24 Nanometer) has repeatedly been achieved (25%-75% edge-rise criterion) on various samples. This resolution – which is close to the diameter of a single atom – is three times better than even the most sophisticated scanning electron microscopes are able to achieve today with the same surface sensitivity. It sets the new benchmark for surface imaging in the subnanometer range. Existing customers will have an opportunity to upgrade their systems to this performance level.

CIT Declares Preferred Dividends

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:54:43 EST

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading global commercial finance company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.396875 per share on the Company’s Series A preferred stock, $1.2972500 per share on the Company’s Series B preferred stock, and $1.093750 per share on the Company’s Series C preferred stock. The preferred stock dividends are payable on December 15, 2008 to holders of record on November 28, 2008.