Thursday, February 9, 2012

• Paralan Offers EKF Elektronik GmbH Product Line --- SAN DIEGO, CA
  Posted at 8:50 AM
  Paralan now provides US customers with a wide range of modular computers and computer boards for industrial, networking and telecom applications. Feb 9, 2012 - San Diego, CA Paralan - http://www.paralan.com today announced that they are now offering Compact PCI, CompactPCI Serial Boards and PMC boards from the German manufacturer EKF. EKF provides complete solutions for industrial applications by using the latest in technology, with a focus on high reliability and long-term availability of all products. Paralan and EKF ... read more
• TE Circuit Protection's New RTP Devices Offer Reflowable Thermal Protection in Low-Temperature AC and DC Designs --- MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:31 AM
  TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, today announces AC-rated and DC-rated Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) devices featuring a temperature open (Topen) value of 140 degrees C. Innovative RTP devices can be quickly and easily installed using industry-standard pick-and-place and Pb-free reflow equipment, enabling manufacturers to realize significant savings by moving from hand assembly to surface-mount device (SMD) processes. The new RTP140R060S (AC) and RTP140R060SD (DC) devices offer designers a convenient, reliable alternative to typical thermal cut-off devices ... read more
• Cyan Executive to Present on "The Rise of Packet-Optical Transport" Webinar With Lightwave Online --- PETALUMA, CA
  Posted at 9:28 AM
  

  PETALUMA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- Cyan today announced that Steve West, co-founder and chief technology officer at Cyan, will participate on the Lightwave Online webinar titled, "The Rise of Packet-Optical Transport," on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Steve's presentation will explore the fundamental considerations and requirements of packet-optical transport solutions. The webinar, also featuring Lloyd Noronha, product marketing manager at Juniper Networks, Jim Theodoras, director of technical marketing at ADVA Optical Networking, and Bruno Giguere of EXFO's ... read more
• KILL Johns Hopkins HealthCare Cuts Medical Claims Backlog by Using TriZetto’s Business Management Services
  Posted at 9:25 AM
  The TriZetto Group requests that their press release NewsItemId: 20120207005241 issued February 7, 2012 entitled “Johns Hopkins HealthCare Cuts Medical Claims Backlog by Using TriZetto’s Business Management Services” be killed. The release was issued prematurely by The TriZetto Group. ... read more
• Spectra Systems Corporation Products on Their Way to Mars --- PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:24 AM
  Spectra Systems Corporation, a technology company that provides banknote security features to many of the world's central banks, has one of its products on the way to Mars as part of the NASA Curiosity rover mission. Spectra Systems' materials are playing a key role in calibrating one of the high performance camera systems on the Curiosity rover called MAHLI (Mars Hand Lens Imager). The mission that launched on Nov. 26, 2011 is part of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory program ... read more
• Alejandro Villageliu Joins Heartbeat Ideas as Group Account Director --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 9:19 AM
  

  Alejandro Villageliu, a leading pharmaceutical marketing executive with over 12 years of experience in consulting, HCP marketing and sales strategy for pharmaceutical companies, has joined Heartbeat Ideas as Group Account Director. Villageliu, who prior to joining Heartbeat worked as ... read more
• Wireless Test Equipment Markets --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:14 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Wireless Test Equipment Markets http://www.reportlinker.com/p0703254/Wireless-Test-Equipment-Markets.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Wireless_Technology The Latin American wireless test equipment markets covered in this study is segmented into base station testers, drive test, mobile device testers, wireless backhaul testers and wireless core network testers. There will be a moderate growth in the Latin American wireless test equipment markets, picking up a low double-digit growth over the next few years. A main factor driving demand for wireless test equipment market ... read more
• 1010data Positioned in the Challengers Quadrant in Leading Analyst Firm's Magic Quadrant for Database Warehouse Data Management Systems --- NEW YORK, NY
  Posted at 9:11 AM
  NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- 1010data, Inc., provider of the next generation data warehouse, today announced that it is gratified to be positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the "Challengers" quadrant of the 2012 Magic Quadrant for Data Warehouse Database Management Systems.* 1010data's cloud-based data warehouse and business intelligence platform provides organizations with a faster, easier and scalable approach to world-class Big Data analytics. It reduces IT overhead, makes analysts more productive, and provides significant ROI ... read more
• Maxwell Technologies' 2011 Financial Results Press Release, Conference Call and Webcast Set for February 16 --- SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:11 AM
  Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) will issue its financial results news release for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, at 4 p.m. (EST) on February 16, 2012. Management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss 2011 results and the future outlook one hour later, at 5 p.m. (EST). The news release will be distributed by wire and posted simultaneously on the company's website, http://investors.maxwell.com, at 4 p.m. (EST) on February 16. Anyone ... read more
• Isobar’s NFC Hackathon Winners Create Applications for Gaming, Gifting and Music Remixing --- BOSTON
  Posted at 9:10 AM
  

  Isobar, a global communications agency, announced today the winners of Isobar Create 32, Silicon Valley’s first hackathon exploring Near Field Communication (NFC) technology inside next generation consumer devices such as Google Nexus S II, HTC Amaze, Blackberry Bold and Nokia N9. The ... read more
• Cloudera Recognized as a Leader in Enterprise Hadoop Solutions by Independent Research Firm --- PALO ALTO, CA
  Posted at 9:05 AM
  

  PALO ALTO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- Cloudera, the leading provider of Apache Hadoop-based software and services, today announced that Forrester Research, Inc. has identified it as a leader in enterprise Hadoop solutions. The independent research firm published its findings in "The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Hadoop Solutions, Q1 2012" (February 2012) report. In the report, Forrester Research remarked: "Cloudera is a well-established startup among pure-play vendors in the emerging Hadoop solution market. Its core open source product, Cloudera's ... read more
• Largest-Ever Gene Study of Type 2 Diabetes Finds Variants across Many Ethnic Groups --- PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:05 AM
  The largest genetics study to date of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has identified new gene variants associated with risk for the common metabolic disease. An international scientific consortium, studying multiethnic populations, uncovered genes that may point to biological targets for developing more effective drugs for T2D. Multiple genes and environmental factors interact with T2D, which affects nearly 300 million people worldwide. The majority of the gene variants remain undiscovered. "Scientists have identified only about 10 percent of the genetic variants contributing to ... read more
• Leading Jewish National Security Organization Welcomes New Executive Director --- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:02 AM
  As the U.S. and its allies confront the Iranian nuclear threat and other critical national security challenges such as proliferation, cyber security, and asymmetric terror, the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Larry Greenfield as its Executive Director. Greenfield brings to JINSA strong national security credentials, prior military service, and deep roots in the Jewish community. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/DC50767) "Larry is a proven leader whose dynamic energy and polished professionalism will strengthen our role as ... read more
• Infinera to Participate in Pacific Crest Securities Annual Emerging Technology Summit --- SUNNYVALE, CA
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) today announced that it will participate in the following webcasted investment community event: Pacific Crest Securities Annual Emerging Technology Summit Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Presentation: 2:30pm PST / 5:30pm EST Webcast: www.infinera.com, click on investor relations About Infinera Infinera specializes in Digital Optical Networking systems that are designed to continually improve the economics of optical networking by combining the speed of optics with the simplicity of digital. Infinera is unique in its use ... read more
• Quanterix to Collaborate With the Forsyth Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to Develop Tuberculosis Test --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Quanterix Corporation, a company enabling a new generation of molecular diagnostic tests based on its revolutionary Single Molecule Array (SiMoA(TM)) technology, announced today that it will apply its cutting-edge technology towards the development of an improved test to aid in the diagnosis of active tuberculosis (TB). In collaboration with the Forsyth Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Quanterix will validate novel low abundance protein biomarkers that may be useful for identifying individuals with active disease. Through ... read more
• Copiers Refurbished Weighs Pros and Cons of Color Copiers vs. Black and White --- LONG PRAIRIE, Minn., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Since the advent of the internet, color copiers have become increasingly popular. Versus its black-and-white counterpart, the color copier can print, copy and scan in full color as well as in black and white. So why would anyone choose black-and-white copy machines over color? Copiers Refurbished, a leading nationwide dealer of certified used and refurbished copiers weighs the pros and cons of color copiers vs. black and white copy machines. While there is not much difference in the original purchase value ... read more
• Satellite Internet Company Launches 1.8m Trailer --- AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  January marked the official launch of Skycasters' 1.8m trailer, making it the largest such satellite Internet system released by the industry leaders to date. Engineered to be fast, tough and smart, Skycasters' mobile satellite communications trailers can be easily transported to remote locations and establish a communications link in less than ten minutes. These units are a superior communications choice for emergency response, construction sites, and even remote mining camps. For situations that require reliable, powerful satellite communications, these ... read more
• New Dialing Procedure for Consumers with 408 Area Code --- SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  The California Public Utilities Commission announced that residential and business customers served by the 408 area code will need to begin preparing for the introduction of the new 669 area code overlay. The 669 area code is being added, or overlaid, to the 408 region to ensure businesses and consumers have access to telephone numbers from their wireline and wireless carrier of choice. On April 20, 2012, consumers and businesses with a 408 area code telephone number will need to ... read more
• AAOS Launches National 2012 Public Service Announcement Campaign --- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today launched its 2012 public service announcement (PSA) campaign. The campaign is a multimedia, national initiative featuring four public health messages produced in print, as well as radio and TV. Orthopaedic surgeons not only treat, but want to prevent accidental traumas and help people maximize their musculoskeletal health and quality of life. "Education is inherent in the Academy's mission, and this includes educating people not only about their musculoskeletal health but also about ... read more
• Radisys and Net2Phone Announce Ongoing Upgrade Strategy for Net2Phone’s Media Server Network --- HILLSBORO, Ore.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Radisys® Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS), a leading provider of embedded wireless infrastructure solutions, and Net2Phone, a global provider of telephony solutions and technologies, today announced an ongoing upgrade strategy for Net2Phone’s media server network. The Net2Phone network is being upgraded to ... read more