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Monday, December 13, 2010
- IDC Energy Insights: As Utility Industry Transforms, Data Privacy Emerges as a Primary Concern --- FRAMINGHAM, Mass.Posted at 7:00 AMIDC Energy Insights today announced the availability of a new study, Utility CIOs: Living in a Smart Grid World (Document #EI225592) that presents the results from a survey conducted with North American utility executive IT leaders to assess the role of IT leadership in the smart ... read more
- IBM Helps Corpus Christi Build a Smarter City --- ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMIBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it is working with the city of Corpus Christi, Texas to continuously improve efficiency and sustainability for the city's more than 280,000 residents. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-helps-corpus-christi-build-a-smarter-city-111754234.html The city of Corpus Christi is applying IBM software to measure, monitor and improve the way it manages city water, roads, airport, parks, and utilities. With greater intelligence across its departments, the city can more quickly evaluate and respond to ... read more
- New Oclaro Laser Line Filters Reduce Background Noise and Offer Compatibility With Oclaro Laser Diodes --- SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMOclaro, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCLR), a tier-one provider of innovative optical communications and laser solutions, today announced a new line of Clarity(TM) laser line filters specifically designed to suppress amplified spontaneous emissions (ASE) that occur in Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) laser systems and improve the signal to noise performance of laser systems. These new filters are ideal for the growing life sciences and analytical markets, and when combined with Oclaro laser diodes, provide customers with significant cost and time-to-market ... read more
- Atmel maXTouch Controller Empowers Touch for Sharp SH8128U Smartphone in China --- SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMAtmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced that Sharp® Corporation has selected Atmel's maXTouch(TM) mXT224 touch controller to power the SH8128U smartphone. Atmel's maXTouch solution will offer Sharp SH8128U smartphone users the ability to reject unintended touches, more precise touch performance, and better battery life for an overall better user experience. Available in the China market today, the new Sharp smartphone runs on Tapas OS--an operating system based on Android that is optimized for ... read more
- Enterasys Delivers Comprehensive Solution for Addressing Network and Host-Based Threats --- ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMEnterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, today announced the latest release of the Enterasys Intrusion Prevention Solution (IPS), a comprehensive solution featuring patented distributed intrusion prevention technology which simultaneously addresses the widest variety of network and host-based threats. The latest version of Enterasys IPS now extends its network protection to enterprises deploying the IPv6 standard. "Malone University recognized the need to strengthen its network security and chose Enterasys IPS because of its advanced combination of threat protections, along with ... read more
- JPEO JTRS and ViaSat Successfully Demonstrate SATCOM Interconnect to JTRS Network --- CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMThe Joint Program Executive Office (JPEO) for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) and ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) have successfully demonstrated the ability to integrate commercial mobile SATCOM networks with JTRS networks. This integration allows the commander to interconnect dispersed field forces using JTRS radios and then backhaul communications to command centers or any other locations, including mobile locations, throughout the globe. The capability has the potential to interconnect air, land, and sea forces into an integrated tactical network for ... read more
- Verizon Business and VMware to Present Cloud-Computing Webinar on Dec. 14 for Small and Medium Businesses --- NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMVerizon Business and VMware will offer a free live webinar on Tuesday (Dec. 14) to discuss how small and medium businesses can leverage cloud computing as a new way to purchase and use business-IT resources. The webinar, "Cloud Computing 101: Is Cloud Computing the Path for Your Business IT Services?" will explore and define cloud computing and highlight how it can help reduce costs and improve efficiencies. The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. ... read more
- Verizon Business to Help Secure U.S. Navy Facilities in Washington, D.C., Area --- ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMVerizon Business is working with the U.S. Navy to help it physically secure its facilities in the Washington area, under an agreement announced Thursday (Dec. 9). Verizon Business security experts will provide the bases at Dahlgren, Va., and Indian Head, Md., with design, engineering, installation and maintenance support for physical security. The Verizon experts also will help the Navy manage key physical security assets such as card readers, security credentials, cameras and intrusion detection systems. In addition, the experts will combine a ... read more
- New Industry Reports Show Sustained Share and Growth Leadership for Ruckus Wireless in Enterprise and Carrier Wi-Fi Markets --- SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMRuckus Wireless announced today that it showed the largest growth of any enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) supplier in the market for the second consecutive quarter with 95% growth in unit shipments over the same quarter for the year prior, according to a new wireless LAN report by Gartner. Additionally, the Smart Wi-Fi technology pioneer garnered the top market share position in unit shipments of outdoor wireless mesh systems to service providers around the globe for the third straight quarter, according to ... read more
- Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong First in Asia to Offer Cancer Patients Image-Guided RapidArc® Radiotherapy Using the UNIQUE(TM) Radiotherapy System --- HONG KONG and PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMPrince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong, China, has become the first treatment center in Asia to commence treating cancer patients using the UNIQUE(TM) medical linear accelerator from Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR). Clinicians used the new device for the first time last week, to deliver an image-guided RapidArc® treatment for a patient battling hypopharyngeal cancer, a tumor in the lower part of the throat near the larynx. The Department of Clinical Oncology at The Chinese University of Hong ... read more
- Cybersecurity Leader Rhonda MacLean Joins RedSeal Systems Board of Directors --- SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMRedSeal Systems, Inc., the leading provider of security posture management solutions, today announced that well-known security visionary and executive Rhonda MacLean has joined its Board of Directors. MacLean, a 30-year information technology executive, has led the IT security organizations at Barclays PLC and Bank of America and has served as a top advisor to the Secretary of Treasury on the subject of IT security in the financial services industry. "Enterprises are spending billions of dollars on security products each year, yet ... read more
- EA Unveils Mass Effect 3 --- EDMONTON, AlbertaPosted at 7:00 AMIt’s humanity’s last stand and only Shepard can save us. On Saturday, leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), unveiled Mass Effect™ 3, one of the most highly anticipated games of 2011. After weeks of rumor across dozens of gaming ... read more
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Posted at 7:00 AMPayment Data Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: PYDS), an integrated electronic payments solutions provider today announced that, on an unaudited basis, the month of October, we processed the highest credit card dollar volume for any month this year. November processing totals were also impressive. With the increased volume ... read more
- AMCAD Acquires Vista Solutions eUniversa Product to Expand Electronic Court and Justice Offering --- HERNDON, Va.Posted at 7:00 AMAMCAD announced the acquisition of Vista Solutions Group's eFiling solution product, eUniversa. AMCAD's eUniversa product is built in compliance with Oasis LegalXML Electronic Court Filing Specification Version 4.0. (ECF 4.0 Specification). Compliance with the standards allows for uniform standards based integration choices and flexibility. ... read more
- Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire Dionex Corporation --- WALTHAM, Mass. & SUNNYVALE, Calif.Posted at 7:00 AMThermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, and Dionex Corporation (NASDAQ: DNEX), a leading manufacturer and marketer of chromatography systems, today announced that their Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a transaction under which Thermo Fisher will acquire all of the outstanding ... read more
- M86 Security Honored in SC Magazine's Innovators 2010 Issue of Top Security Companies --- ORANGE, CAPosted at 7:00 AMORANGE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/13/10 -- M86 Security, the global expert in real-time Web and email threat protection, has been recognized in the Security Infrastructure category featured in SC Magazine's Innovators 2010 special section in the publication's December issue. The annual report looks at those companies setting benchmarks in their respective product areas. M86 was singled out for solving a "persistent and difficult problem set -- hybrid approach to delivering content management." SC Magazine editors explain that the Security Infrastructure ... read more
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Posted at 7:00 AMF5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV), the global leader in Application Delivery Networking (ADN), today announced its support of Swedish Pediatric Unit’s annual “Holidays at the Hospital” event on Sunday, December 19. The celebration will feature holiday-themed games and festivities, local celebrities, ... read more
- Eurotech Joins Cisco Solution Technology Integrator Program --- COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMEurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, announces today they have entered a Solution Technology Integrator (STI) agreement with Cisco Systems. The STI agreement enables Eurotech to incorporate Cisco products into Eurotech next-generation solutions such as the DuraMAR® Mobile Access Router. Under the agreement, Eurotech will create competitive solutions for the transportation market. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/PH75840LOGO ) "Eurotech incorporates key Cisco technology into their rugged mobile access router products," said Tony Jeffs, marketing director for the Cisco Government Systems ... read more
- Mavenir Systems Wins Dallas 100 Award --- RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 7:00 AMMavenir Systems, provider of innovative mobile convergence solutions, announced today that it is a winner of the prestigious Dallas(TM) 100 Award, ranking #27 among the top-100 fastest-growing private companies in the Dallas area. The award marks a year of growth for the company, which has secured contracts with tier-one mobile operators in the US, Europe and Asia over the past year. Co-founded by the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship in 1990, the Dallas 100 Awards identifies ... read more
- Money-Saving Ideas, Stress Busters, Gift Talk, and Guilt-Free Cheesecake: Great Show Ideas for the Holiday Season --- CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2010Posted at 6:50 AMMake Money Shopping for the Holidays? This holiday season, why not make some money for yourself as you spend for others? As a self-made multimillionaire, successful businessman, and author of the book Middle Class to Millionaire, Frederick Bart can reveal the secrets to making money every time you shop at a sale or use a coupon. CONTACT: Frederick Bart, (240) 979-3400 (MI); bart@middleclasstomillionaire.com; http://www.MiddleClassToMillionaire.com How to Make the Holidays Hassle-Free Don't let holiday stress take away from holiday joy. Lifestyle expert and author Christine ... read more