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Thursday, May 23, 2013
- HP Expands Thin Client Solutions for Mobility and Unified Communications --- PALO ALTO, CAPosted at 4:45 AMPALO ALTO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/23/13 -- HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced software enhancements and new unified communication support to help companies realize the reliability and security benefits of thin clients without sacrificing the user experience. These solutions will be showcased May 22-24 in Booth No. 201 at Citrix Synergy in Los Angeles. Many organizations provide desktop or mobile thin clients to their employees who work in remote offices, at multiple work sites or frequently travel on business. These devices ... read more
- Zix Corporation to Attend Craig-Hallum’s Tenth Annual Institutional Investor Conference on May 29 --- DALLASPosted at 4:35 AMZix Corporation (ZixCorp), (Nasdaq: ZIXI), a leader in email data protection, announces that Rick Spurr, ZixCorp’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will attend the Tenth Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference on Wednesday, May 29, ... read more
- WibiData Raises $15M in Funding, Leading Massive Technology Shift Toward Big Data Applications --- SAN FRANCISCOPosted at 4:35 AMWibiData, a pioneer developing and servicing Big Data Applications, announced today it has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Canaan Partners with participation from existing investors like NEA and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt. This investment demonstrates a shift in the Big ... read more
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Posted at 4:30 AMLAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwired) -- 05/23/13 -- Clean Enviro Tech (OTCBB: CETC) (BERLIN: A1KB22) (ISIN: US18452C1080) (SYMBOL: SO3A) (www.cleanenvirotech.com), an emerging leader in the development and marketing of next generation lithium-ion powered batteries worldwide and a leading developer of residential, Solar Concentrating, Electric Power Generation Systems able to produce in excess of 2,000 WATTS (2 Kilowatts (kw)) of electric power, with zero emissions using sunlight as the only fuel, has achieved significant advancements in the area of heat ... read more
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Posted at 4:30 AMAUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwired) -- 05/23/13 -- SolarWinds (NYSE: SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today introduced new network route and multicast monitoring capabilities within its flagship network management product, SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM). SolarWinds NPM offers IT professionals powerful network fault, availability and performance management, simplifying detection, diagnosis and resolution of network issues before outages occur. As today's dynamic networks grow in size and complexity, the number of active routing topology states ... read more
- Jennerex Completes $21.6 Million Private Placement --- SAN FRANCISCO, CAPosted at 4:30 AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/23/13 -- Jennerex Biotherapeutics, Inc., a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of best-in-class targeted oncolytic immunotherapies for solid tumors, today announced that it has completed a successful private placement financing of $21.6 million. Proceeds from this financing will be used to advance the clinical development of Jennerex's lead product candidate, Pexa-Vec (JX-594, pexastimogene devacirepvec), for the potential treatment of liver, colorectal and kidney cancers. Pexa-Vec is an investigational oncolytic ... read more
- First-Ever Day to End Fistula Brings Attention to Progress, Challenges --- SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May, 23, 2013Posted at 4:30 AMMarking the first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23, Direct Relief is intensifying its decade-long efforts to prevent and expand life-restoring surgical treatment for the estimated two million women - overwhelmingly in developing countries - who suffer from the devastating birth injury. For more than ten years, Direct Relief has supported fistula repair centers throughout Africa and Asia with donations of essential medical supplies to enable fistula-repair surgeries and, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund ... read more
- FOX Network Selects Level 3 to Broadcast the UEFA Champions League Soccer Final Throughout the U.S. --- BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 23, 2013Posted at 4:23 AMLevel 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today announced it is providing video broadcast services to enable FOX Network to deliver the live feed of the Union of European Football Associations' (UEFA) annual championship soccer final to viewers across the U.S. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111004/LA77008LOGO) The UEFA Champions League final is the premier soccer championship match in Europe, and one of the most-watched soccer events in the world. This year, the final match features German teams FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund, and ... read more
- Project Objects Partners With Datapipe to Expand Into U.S. Cloud-Based PPM Market --- JERSEY CITY, NJPosted at 4:18 AMJERSEY CITY, NJ -- (Marketwired) -- 05/23/13 -- Datapipe, a global provider of managed services and infrastructure for outsourced IT and cloud computing, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Project Objects to provide U.S.-based data center hosting services and secure cloud-based infrastructure for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Project Portfolio Management (PPM). Project Objects is a leading global provider of innovative PPM services headquartered in Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland with facilities in Australia, Brazil, India, Italy, and ... read more
- Inhibikase Therapeutics to present at Industry Conference on Drug-Induced Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) --- ATLANTA, May 23, 2013Posted at 4:15 AMInhibikase Therapeutics, Inc., an emerging leader in infectious disease treatments, announced today that it will present new results on its antiviral program to 'prevent' PML at an industry conference sponsored by the PML Consortium (composed of Pfizer, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Roche and Biogen Idec). JC polyomavirus (JCV) is the causative agent of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). IkT-001Pro, a host-directed tyrosine kinase inhibitor in an extended release formulation, can clear JC polyomavirus (JCV) infection in at least some patients and is ... read more
- MedVantx Achieves Significant Milestone of Managing $1.5B in Prescription Medications and Completes Facilities Expansion While Upgrading To Offer Current Good Manufacturer Practices (cGMP)-level Quali --- SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2013Posted at 4:10 AMMedVantx, Inc., the company that has pioneered a unique direct to consumer pharmaceutical distribution channel announced today the Company has completed a major expansion of its home delivery platform to manage $1.5B in pharmaceutical products and the upgrade of its systems to offer a level of quality akin to cGMP facilities in its specialty home delivery pharmacy in Sioux Falls, SD. The Company provides leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, health systems and payors novel distribution services, as well as home delivery ... read more
- Mobile Broadband Provider iTalk set to Launch Dealer Program with Residuals --- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 23, 2013Posted at 4:01 AMiTalk Inc. (OTCQB: TALK) (OTCBB: TALK) ("iTalk" or the "Company") is pleased to announce today the planned launch of its dealer program that offers aggressive pricing and the industry's highest residual revenue incentive for distributors. The dealer program will offers dealers an aggressive point-of-sale margin and true residuals, all while offering their customers reliable coverage on a nationwide 4G wireless network at the most affordable prices on the market. To complement its new dealer program, iTalk will launch ... read more
- Spectrum Pharmaceuticals to Present Corporate Update at the Deutsche Bank 38th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston on May 30th --- HENDERSON, Nev.Posted at 4:00 AMSpectrum Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS: SPPI), a biotechnology company with fully integrated commercial and drug development operations with a primary focus in hematology and oncology, today announced that an overview of the Company's business strategy and commercial and development-stage programs will be given at the Deutsche Bank ... read more
- Alkermes plc Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2013 and Provides Financial Expectations --- DUBLINPosted at 4:00 AMAlkermes plc (NASDAQ: ALKS) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. The company also announced that it has changed its fiscal year-end from March 31 to Dec. 31, and provided financial expectations for the nine-month period ending Dec. ... read more
- Former Joint Commission Executive To Lead TeleTracking Consulting Services --- PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2013Posted at 4:00 AMNanne Finis, RN, MS, formerly executive director of solutions services for Joint Commission Resources (JCR), has joined TeleTracking Technologies as Vice President of Consulting Services. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130523/NE17696) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130304/NE68713LOGO ) In her former position with JCR, a non-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission, she led U.S. consulting services dealing with challenging patient safety and quality issues involving the adoption of new technologies, preparation for accreditation by The Joint Commission, infection prevention and control, medication safety, and the physical environment for which care ... read more
- U.S. Army Launches "Starting Strong" --- ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23, 2013Posted at 4:00 AMWith 18-24 year olds finding more and more ways to elude commercials, the U.S. Army is creating innovative ways to tell the Army Strong Story to that key demographic. On June 2, the Army and partner Ricky Schroder Productions will premiere "Starting Strong," a 10-episode branded series airing on FOX affiliates in 16 local markets and online. The reality-TV inspired program tracks the recruitment and hands-on experience of a prospect interested in becoming an Army Soldier. To adapt to 18-24 year-olds' ... read more
- Investigational New Drug Application Cleared by FDA for OMS824 in Huntington's Disease --- SEATTLE, May 23, 2013Posted at 4:00 AMOmeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER) today announced that its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to evaluate OMS824 in Huntington's disease has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). OMS824 selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10), an enzyme expressed in areas of the brain linked to a wide range of diseases that affect cognition, including Huntington's disease and schizophrenia. OMS824 has shown promising results in animal models directly relevant to Huntington's disease and, as previously announced, OMS824 was well tolerated ... read more
- Isis Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Deutsche Bank 38th Annual dbAccess Health Care Conference --- CARLSBAD, Calif., May 23, 2013Posted at 4:00 AMIsis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS), the leader in antisense therapeutics, today announced that management will present a company overview at the Deutsche Bank 38(th) Annual dbAccess Health Care Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 8:40 a.m. ET in Boston, MA. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the "Investors & Media" section of the Company's Web site, www.isispharm.com. A replay will be available on the Isis Web site within 48 hours and will be archived ... read more
- Microsemi Unveils New Family of High-Security, Self-encrypting Solid State Drives --- ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 23, 2013Posted at 4:00 AMMicrosemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced a next-generation family of self-encrypting solid state drives (SSDs) for applications requiring superior data security, outstanding reliability, ruggedization, large storage capacity and high sustained data throughput rates. The first new product in the TRRUST-Stor(TM) Series 200 family is a 256 gigabyte (GB) 2.5" SATA SSD that operates at sustained rates of 200 megabytes per second (MB/s). The company has secured multiple ... read more
- Announcing UberAds - Deriving Consumer Intent from Social Signals and Tripling Ad Performance --- LOS ANGELESPosted at 4:00 AMUberMedia, a leading independent developer of mobile applications and mobile advertising solutions, has launched UberAds. UberAds analyzes public social media signals to derive consumer intent – such as interest in buying a car, running, shopping, music – and combines that with geo-location and dynamically created ads ... read more
