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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
- XO Holdings Announces Plans to Issue up to $200 Million of Non-Convertible Preferred Stock in Rights Offering to All Stockholders --- HERNDON, VAPosted at 6:01 AMHERNDON, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/12/10 -- XO Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: XOHO) today announced that it is planning to offer to holders of its common stock rights to purchase shares of a new class of non-convertible preferred stock. This offering would seek to raise funds to continue to implement XO's transformation plan (which may include the acquisition of capital assets in support of its operations), to take advantage of opportunities which may arise to enhance its competitive position, ... read more
- Brocade Enables Top Metro Service Provider to Attract and Retain More Enterprise Customers --- SAN JOSE, Calif.Posted at 6:01 AMBrocade® (Nasdaq:BRCD) today announced that SpringNet®, a high performance metro service provider and division of Springfield, Missouri City Utilities, upgraded and expanded its existing Brocade wide area network (WAN) to offer a broader range of Ethernet services to business customers. Brocade’s high density Multiprotocol Label Services ... read more
- IntercontinentalExchange Selects Gigamon to Enable 10Gbps Monitoring --- SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMGigamon(TM), the leading global provider of Intelligent Data Access Networking(TM), today announced that IntercontinentalExchange has selected GigaVUE to provide secure access and complete visibility to their network. IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE) operates leading regulated exchanges, trading platforms and clearing houses serving the global markets for agricultural, credit, currency, emissions, energy and equity index markets. The company offers an integrated electronic trading platform for side-by-side trading of products in both futures and OTC markets, together with clearing, post trade, and market data services. Seeking ... read more
- IPC Enhances Transatlantic Network to Meet the Growing Connectivity Demands of Global Trading Firms --- JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMIPC Systems, Inc., a leading provider of indispensable trading communications solutions to the world's top financial services firms and global enterprises, today announced a significant upgrade to its transatlantic network. The upgrade involves the extension of its existing fully resilient high speed Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network which connects North American trading hubs in New York directly to venues in London and the greater European trading community. Recognizing the insatiable appetite of financial service firms for secure and fast ... read more
- GuestCentric's Platform to be Offered to Independent Hotels Through the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association --- FAIRFIELD, N.J., Oct 12Posted at 6:00 AMhttp://www.myprgenie.com -- GuestCentric Systems, the social cloud provider of e-Commerce solutions for the independent hotel industry, announced today that the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA), will offer GuestCentric's integrated e-Commerce platform as part of its distribution solution to optimize online bookings for member properties who choose to use the system. This opportunity for properties opens new markets and showcases GuestCentric as cloud solutions provider for the boutique hospitality segment. GuestCentric's innovative technology offers independent properties the opportunity to provide a ... read more
- Cengage Learning Introduces CourseReader, a Customized, Digital Collection for the Classroom --- STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMCengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, today introduced CourseReader, a customized, digital collection of content assets for the classroom, further strengthening its CengageCourse suite of digital learning products and services. CourseReader leverages Cengage Learning's Gale databases, including its authoritative reference content and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. The product offers instructors thousands of articles and historical documents, including both primary and secondary sources, specific to their discipline, all in one location. ... read more
- Invizimals(TM) Delivers Real-World Interactive Monster Hunting Via PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System and New Camera for the PSP® System --- FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMSony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the release of Invizimals(TM) available exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Developed by Novarama and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Liverpool Studio, Invizimals enables players to find, capture and battle virtual monsters hiding throughout the real-world environment by incorporating a camera for the PSP system (included with the game). Players can point the camera behind sofas, into corners, and under bushes to find virtual monsters on their PSP system screen. Once captured, ... read more
- Solutia Inc. Announces Investor Day in New York City on November 10, 2010 --- ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMSolutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), a leading global performance materials and specialty chemicals company, will host an investor day on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 Eastern time at the St. Regis hotel in New York City. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081029/AQW096LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081029/AQW096LOGO) Jeffry N. Quinn, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will join key members of the global executive and operating team to review the company's accomplishments, strategic goals and growth initiatives. Click here for the agenda and ... read more
- New Scallop Imaging A7-180 Video Camera Extends the Life of Analog Security Video Systems, Features 7 Megapixel Resolution, 180 Degree View and Multiple Zoom Windows --- BOSTON, Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMScallop Imaging, the leader in high resolution, digital video camera technology, today debuted its Digital Window(TM) A7-180 analog security camera at the ASIS 2010 International security technologies conference in Dallas. The camera uses a seven megapixel staring array to deliver non-fisheye, panoramic video across a 180 degree x 48 degree field of view. The staring array has the resolution of 23 standard VGA cameras, and the camera's internal imaging engine delivers a 180 degree view plus up to ... read more
- Adecco RPO Announces BPO Offerings Based on Oracle E-Business Suite iRecruitment --- MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMAdecco's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco S.A., the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions provider, today is pleased to announce that Adecco RPO is delivering seamless RPO solutions based on the Oracle E-Business Suite iRecruitment applicant tracking system (ATS). Adecco RPO and Oracle jointly presented an RPO workshop at the most recent Oracle OpenWorld held in San Francisco, CA. While there are a number of mature ATS offerings in the marketplace, none have the kind of integration ... read more
- 64 Percent of the World's Largest Company CEOs are Not Social Online, According to New Weber Shandwick Study --- NEW YORK, Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMIn a new study released today, global public relations firm Weber Shandwick found that the majority of CEOs from the world's largest companies--64 percent--are not social, that is, they are not engaging online with external stakeholders. "Socializing Your CEO: From (Un)Social to Social" examines the publicly visible communications activities of CEOs in the world's top 50 companies. "Strong evidence exists that CEOs are not silent in these turbulent times. They are extensively quoted in the business press, frequently deliver keynote speeches ... read more
- Lockheed Martin Names Howard Yellen Vice President of Special Operations Forces Contractor Logistics Support Services --- ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has named Howard Yellen Vice President of Special Operations Support Contractor Logistics Support Services (SOF CLSS). His primary responsibility is executing a 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quality contract, potentially worth $5 billion, providing logistics support to U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) around the globe. The program is based in Lexington, Ky., at the Special Operations Forces Support Activity. "Howard's background encompasses a military and corporate career spanning nearly 40 years," said Dale Bennett, president of Lockheed ... read more
- AgriCharts Launches a New Website for Agribusinesses --- CHICAGO, Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMAgriCharts, the agricultural division of Barchart.com, Inc., which provides market data, website hosting and technology solutions to the agricultural industry, today announced the launch of a new AgriCharts.com. The redesigned website reflects AgriCharts' brand as a leading provider of website hosting for grain elevators and real-time markets, news and weather applications for grain merchandisers, brokers and farmers. The new site also showcases detailed information about AgriCharts' newest services for cash grain bid management, commodity data feed integration and ... read more
- King.com Tops AlwaysOn OnHollywood 100, Business Insider's Digital 100 and Secures Panel at SXSW Interactive Festival --- LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMLeading social games company, King.com, today announced that the company made AlwaysOn's OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies, Business Insider's Digital 100: The World's Most Valuable Startups and will be leading a panel at the internationally acclaimed SXSW Interactive Festival. The company's success stems from the team's hard work in building extensive partnerships with the world's largest portals and media properties, and their dedicated, thriving global community of gamers and developers. "OnHollywood 100 highlights domestic and international private companies pioneering change in ... read more
- More than 2,000 Online Attendees Expected to Participate in EDUCAUSE 2010 - Mirroring Larger Industry Trends --- RESTON, Va., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMPresidium, the education services management company, has been invited by EDUCAUSE, the leading higher education information technology association, to provide technical support for its growing online conference, to be held October 13-15, 2010. EDUCAUSE anticipates that the online offering will allow an additional 2,000 attendees to participate in the conference sessions and networking. The strong response to the online offering and the association's desire to cost-effectively meet demand for support reflect larger trends taking shape in the industry. With 17% ... read more
- Hoxie, Arkansas School District Deploys an Allied Telesis Converged Network Solution to Support its Campus-wide IP Surveillance System --- DALLAS, Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AM(ASIS International 2010; Booth #4406) -- Allied Telesis Inc., a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of converged multi-play networks, announced today it has designed and implemented an upgrade enabling the convergence of two networks for the Hoxie, Arkansas School District. By creating a connection between the IP surveillance network and core data network through Allied Telesis Quality of Service (QoS) protocols and Network Application Controls, the upgrade enables delivery of high-bandwidth, ... read more
- J.D. Power and Associates Announces Launch of the J.D. PowerPanel to Enhance Voice of the Customer Research Capabilities Across Industries --- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMJ.D. Power and Associates has announced plans to establish the J.D. PowerPanel that will further expand the market research company's capabilities in capturing Voice of the Customer insights. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a) The J.D. PowerPanel, scheduled to launch during the fourth quarter of 2010, will enhance the company's existing survey-based customer satisfaction and product quality research by expanding the demographic and geographic range of its online survey respondents. Consumers will be invited to join the panel through outreach involving a multitude of ... read more
- Telestream ScreenFlow Chosen as Official BlogWorld Capture Tool --- NEVADA CITY, Calif., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMTelestream, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, today announced that its ScreenFlow screencasting software has been selected to capture all of the conference sessions at BlogWorld & New Media Expo 2010 which opens October 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Event organizers will use ScreenFlow to capture, edit and then export presentations for viewing after the event in the BlogWorld online education library, called "BlogWorld Virtual Ticket." (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091009/TELESTREAMLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091009/TELESTREAMLOGO) "We chose ScreenFlow because it is an ... read more
- Allied Telesis Strengthens IP Surveillance Solution, Simplifying the Transition from Analog-to-Digital Video Security Networks --- DALLAS, Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AM(ASIS International 2010; Booth #4406) -- As enterprises evolve their physical security strategies from analog to digital surveillance, Allied Telesis Inc., a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of converged multi-play networks, announced today its enhanced IP Surveillance solution. The next generation solution delivers mission-critical network connectivity to make the analog-to-digital migration cost-effective, seamless, and easy-to-deploy -- all without the need to replace current cabling infrastructure. Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS), secure ... read more
- Met-Pro Corporation Acquires Patented Biological Technology --- HARLEYSVILLE, Pa., Oct. 12Posted at 6:00 AMRaymond J. De Hont, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Met-Pro Corporation (NYSE: MPR), announced today that the Company has acquired substantially all of the assets including the patents and technology of Bio-Reaction Industries LLC ("BRI"), a pioneer in environmentally friendly air pollution control systems utilizing state-of-the-art biological technology to eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and odors. "The acquisition of these assets significantly enhances Met-Pro's competitive position in both the municipal and industrial global markets by ... read more