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
• Aerius Phones to Be Sold in Arabian Peninsula --- LAS VEGAS, NV
  Posted at 12:15 PM
  LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- This week Aerius International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AERS) signed a marketing agreement with a company in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to sell Aerius phones in the Arabian Peninsula, population over 78 million. Aerius phones deliver 2 to 4 more hours of battery life than other phones because FCC tests have shown they reduce SAR, the specific absorption rate of handset power loss into users, 99.4%. Therefore, Aerius phones draw far ... read more
• Oce Launches Innovative Portfolio for Technical Document Systems --- TRUMBULL, Conn., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 12:12 PM
  Oce, a Canon Group Company and an international leader in digital document management and delivery, today announced the launch of its innovative new portfolio for technical document systems. A range of new systems is being introduced to help technical users take advantage of advances in technical document printing. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101018/CG84120LOGO) Cooperation Changes the Future of Technical Document Printing This new portfolio for the technical document market confirms the commitment of Oce and Canon to this industry. While many manufacturers are reducing their ... read more
• Nic Adler to Receive Gravity Summit Social Media Marketer of the Year Award --- LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 12:05 PM
  Nic Adler, owner of the legendary Roxy Theater on the Sunset Strip and Founder of Adler Integrated will receive the Gravity Summit Social Media Marketer of the Year Award at this year's event. The 4th annual Gravity Summit will be held at UCLA on February 22, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110801/NY44468LOGO) Adler has helmed The Roxy Theatre, a family owned and operated business since 1973, for over a decade. Nic has extended The Roxy Theatre into the blogosphere with an award-winning ... read more
• comScore Releases the "2012 U.S. Digital Future in Focus" Report --- RESTON, Va., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 12:05 PM
  comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released the 2012 U.S. Digital Future in Focus report. This annual report examines how the prevailing trends in social media, search, online video, digital advertising, mobile and e-commerce are defining the current marketplace and what these trends mean for the year ahead. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO) "2012 promises to be an exciting year for the digital media industry as the explosion of available content and proliferation of web-enabled devices drive the evolution ... read more
• GrayHair Software releases a dynamic reporting engine to complement its cloud platform --- MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.
  Posted at 12:04 PM
  

  GrayHair Software, Inc., a leader in solutions for business mailers, announces the release of a ground-breaking reporting engine that expands the versatility and depth of the services offered in its SelectSolutions™ cloud platform. This unique approach to presenting the information retrieved from clients’ mailing campaigns keeps ... read more
• The Buller Group, LLC Acquires Mabec Solutions --- HERNDON, Va., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 12:00 PM
  The Buller Group, an international recruiting and consulting firm supporting the U.S. Government market, today announced it has acquired Mabec Solutions, an information technology professional services firm serving the Federal Government and commercial companies. The Buller Group has acquired all outstanding shares, which includes all existing contracts. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/PH48311LOGO ) "The Mabec Solutions acquisition represents a significant step for The Buller Group and a major milestone in our expansion strategy," said Rob Buller, CEO and Founder of The Buller Group. "We are ... read more
• New Clinical Results Further Distance the BIRMINGHAM HIP(TM) Resurfacing System From Failed Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants --- LONDON, February 9, 2012
  Posted at 12:00 PM
  Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN; LSE:SN), the global medical technology business, today announced the results of a new study for its BIRMINGHAM HIP(TM) Resurfacing (BHR) System. The study, carried out at the request of the FDA, followed the progress of the first 400 BHR patients in the United Kingdom and found that after 10 years, 99% were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with their BHR procedure. "These results further exemplify why the BHR Hip is unlike any other metal-on-metal implant," ... read more
• Seapine ALM 2012 Hits Market with over 100 New Features --- CINCINNATI
  Posted at 11:50 AM
  

  Seapine Software announced today the release of Seapine ALM 2012, its quality-centric application lifecycle management suite. Seapine ALM 2012 contains over 100 new features and enhancements that enhance traceability, support thorough application testing, and provide more control over managing projects. ... read more
• PEMCO Welcomes "Flawless Firewood Stacker," "Portland Food Cartlandian" To Beloved "We're A Lot Like You" Campaign --- SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:48 AM
  PEMCO Insurance is putting down roots - literally. The Northwest's largest locally based personal-lines insurer has launched a tree-planting partnership to encourage Northwest forest conservation, and to introduce five new Northwest Profiles to the company's popular "We're A Lot Like You. A Little Different." ad campaign. Among the set of new profiles is Northwest Profile #48: Flawless Firewood Stacker - a recognizable Northwest neighbor whose meticulously stacked firewood is a "sustainable commodity that will keep his humble home toasty for at ... read more
• South Carolina Students to Speak Live With Space Station Astronauts Wednesday --- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:47 AM
  Students at Crayton Middle School in Columbia, S.C., will speak with NASA's Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank and Flight Engineer Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station at 9:55 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Reporters are invited to attend. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The event will be broadcast live on NASA Television. During the question-and-answer session, students will ask Burbank and Pettit about living and working on the space station. To attend, media representatives must contact Edith Caudle at ecaudle@richlandone.org or 803-231-7510. ... read more
• Call for Papers: Small Businesses Needed to Provide Warfighters with Innovative Solutions --- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:43 AM
  The Association of Old Crows (AOC) and the Applied Communications and Information Networking (ACIN) Camden Technology Center have teamed to facilitate a pathway for small businesses to gain entrance into the competitive DoD market space. On May 1-2, 2012, the playing field will be leveled for small businesses by providing them the opportunity to dialogue with larger, well-established, defense contractors and key military program managers. Not only is this a chance for small businesses to gain exposure, but ... read more
• Radiant Logistics to Host Investor Call to Discuss Financial Results for Second Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2011 --- BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:42 AM
  Radiant Logistics, Inc. (AMEX: RLGT), a domestic and international freight forwarding and logistics services company, will host a conference call on Monday, February 13, at 4:00PM, ET to discuss the Company's financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110606/CL14193LOGO ) The conference call is open to all interested parties, including individual investors and press. Bohn Crain, Chairman and CEO will host the call. Conference Call Details Date/Time: ... read more
• Morton Plant Hospital Performs First Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Tampa Bay Area --- CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:36 AM
  Morton Plant Hospital continues its legacy as a leader in heart care by performing the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery (TAVR) in the Tampa Bay area. A treatment for severe aortic stenosis, the TAVR procedure is used for patients who were previously considered inoperable. The first two TAVR procedures were performed at Morton Plant Hospital on February 2, 2012. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/DC50994) "The TAVR procedure is a breakthrough in the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis. It brings a treatment ... read more
• Collective[i] Pioneers New Era of Big Data With Novel Socialized Business Intelligence Network for Marketing and Business Executives --- NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:30 AM
  After years in development and beta testing, Collective[i] (www.collectivei.com) has announced availability of the industry's first business intelligence network that enables executives to easily collaborate in the analysis of massive sets of business and marketing information. Collective[i] is a SaaS solution designed to leverage Big Data resources, providing collaborative analysis and decision-making support to marketing and business executives. Just as Salesforce.com provided a network to manage sales operations, or as Facebook did with personal relationships, Collective[i] hosts the industry's ... read more
• New Data Reveals That Total Knee Replacement Can be Deferred Using Biologic and Bionic Meniscus Replacement Procedures --- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:28 AM
  This week at American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in San Francisco, a group of renowned orthopedic surgeons from around the world gathered to discuss the latest findings for meniscus transplantations. New data on knee joint cartilage and meniscus transplantation presented at the 27th annual Meniscus Transplantation Study Group revealed that the meniscus tissue can be successfully replaced by tissue replacements such as cadaveric allografts, using artificial materials such as polyurethane scaffolds, and using polycarbonate-urethane implants. These advances bode well ... read more
• ARM(R) Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Support Available --- TUSTIN, CA
  Posted at 11:25 AM
  

  TUSTIN, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- Arium today announced support for ARM-based Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). As part of the recently announced SourcePoint™ 6.9.1 debugger, Arium provides a seamless, easy-to-use, UEFI-aware development environment. Engineers have access to toolbar selections to discover and debug all phases of UEFI code. The move from traditional assembly-level BIOS code to C/C++, coupled with significant portions of publicly available source code led ARM developers to the UEFI standard. UEFI improves the hardware-software ... read more
• TASC Wins IDIQ Contract to Support Air Force Medical Services --- CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:23 AM
  The U.S. Air Force has awarded TASC, Inc. the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Consultant, Advisory and Technical Services (CATS) contract to support the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) within the continental United States and U.S. territories. The one-year contract has four one-year options and a ceiling value of $985 million for all awardees. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100524/PH08918LOGO) "Our goal is to ensure the Air Force Medical Service has the right mix of highly technical expertise and management experience for its health care services and operations," says John ... read more
• SAS in Leaders Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms --- CARY, N.C.
  Posted at 11:21 AM
  

  Gartner Inc. has placed SAS in the Leaders quadrant in its latest Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms report.1 Gartner says Leaders "are reasonably strong in the breadth and depth of their BI platform capabilities and can deliver on enterprise-wide ... read more
• New Research Shows C-Section Not Always Best for Babies --- DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2012
  Posted at 11:19 AM
  The widely-held assumption that a cesarean delivery has no health risks for the baby is being challenged today by new research that found the procedure did not help some preterm babies who were small for gestational age, and may even have contributed to their breathing problems. The research, presented at the 32nd Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Meeting, "The Pregnancy Meeting" showed that small for gestational age babies delivered early by c-section had higher rates of respiratory distress syndrome than ... read more