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Company Tech News as it Breaks

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

  • Posted at 1:00 AM
    The n-PASHA Alliance (RENA GmbH, ECN and Tempress Systems, Inc.), is pleased to announce today that it has been selected by Nexolon America LLC to provide n-type technology and equipment to its photovoltaic cell production facility in San Antonio, Texas. RENA, with its longtime relationship to Nexolon, is the contractual partner of Nexolon for this 100 MW turnkey project. The n-PASHA technology and equipment is designed to produce breakthrough, next generation n-type high-efficiency cells enabling the production of bi-facial modules. ... read more
  • Posted at 1:00 AM
    GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO) today announced that it has licensed its popular SAR, PK and Toxicity Database (GOSTAR) to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). The Material Transfer Agreement forms the basis of collaboration in Drug Repositioning, wherein the initial focus will ... read more
  • Posted at 12:17 AM
    It may seem like an odd pairing: an oral growth hormone-boosting supplement and possible cure for breast cancer. But these were two of the most talked about topics at ENDO 2013, The Endocrine Society's 95(th) Annual Meeting & Expo that just convened in San Francisco. And now some are saying this focus by some of the top internal medicine experts in the world is very telling about our culture's obsession with new research that can not only save lives, but ... read more
  • Posted at 12:03 AM
    HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that its EdgeReader® ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS SE® platform readers have been selected by systems integrator Performance Buildings® to create an intelligent facility management ... read more
  • Posted at 12:00 AM
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's satellite-based Air Navigation System, developed by Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), marks 10 years of continuous operation in the United States this year. The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) was officially commissioned by the FAA for public aviation use in July 2003, and since then has continuously transmitted an enhanced and 100 percent reliable Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal that meets air navigation performance requirements for en route, terminal, non-precision approach and precision approach phases of ... read more
  • Posted at 12:00 AM
    Data from the recent release from The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Third Annual Role of the Orthopaedic Surgeon Study 2013, reveals important trends in the ways that orthopaedic practice is changing in the face of significant increases in hospital-owned practices, cost pressures, and regulations. The findings from the study were presented via webinar on June 13, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/DC34107LOGO) Among the reported changes is a steady growth in services offered and healthcare providers employed by today's orthopaedic practices: ... read more
  • Posted at 12:00 AM
    Sometimes a spark is required to ignite interest. Fathom's new packaged content service, called "Ignite," offers two distinct pieces of content ready for Web distribution... and shares them with related audiences. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/CL34419LOGO) The new content service offers two distinct products: One initial premium piece, followed by a derivation. Each piece of content is distributed across the Web via social channels and other platforms based on connections with related websites. All content will be developed, revised and approved according to a ... read more
  • Posted at 12:00 AM
    Contact Solutions, a leading cloud-based customer self-service solutions provider, announced today the launch of a new customer care solution designed for the prepaid industry. The solution offers a unique set of capabilities that can provide an advantage over traditional Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platforms for contact centers that service prepaid cards. The offering directly addresses the needs of prepaid card companies today including fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, mobile options and a more personalized IVR customer experience that reduces expenses and ... read more

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

  • Posted at 11:30 PM
    Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) latest air traffic management automation systems have successfully gone into continuous operation at two of the world's busiest airport hubs: Dallas Fort Worth in the U.S. and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Dallas Fort Worth is the first of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) high volume hubs to transition to Raytheon's Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) automation platform as the FAA modernizes the terminal approach control facilities (TRACONs) in the National Airspace System and ... read more
  • Posted at 11:02 PM
    Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) today announced top line results of the Phase 4 SAVOR-TIMI-53 (Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus) clinical trial of Onglyza ® (saxagliptin). In this study of ... read more
  • Posted at 11:00 PM
    Ampt, LLC today announced independent, bank-approved engineering firm BEW, now part of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, has given Ampt a positive bankability report, strengthening the company's photovoltaic (PV) DC optimizer as suitable for deployment in large solar systems. Ampt's utility-scale programs underway are scheduled to be completed by 2015. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120809/SF54862LOGO) Desire for better project economics and a competitive advantage is driving demand for Ampt's innovative PV power electronics in the large-scale PV market. Systems with Ampt technology ... read more
  • Posted at 11:00 PM
    Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has completed deliveries of its miniature military-grade Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders to Korean Air Lines as the Republic of Korea's top air carrier develops unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The small transponders are designed to fly on UAVs and smaller helicopters and deliver all of the military and civilian airspace performance capabilities of Raytheon's industry-leading IFF transponder product line, found on most larger military aircraft and many civilian aircraft. "IFF transponders in this form factor, which meet ... read more
  • Posted at 11:00 PM
    Atrenta Inc., the leading provider of SoC Realization solutions for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries, today announced an alliance program with several design service providers in Israel. The goal of the program is to bring the benefits of Atrenta’s SpyGlass ... read more
  • Posted at 11:00 PM
    Affecto PLC, a fore-runner in the field of Enterprise Information Management and Operational Solutions in Northern Europe, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), a provider of core system software to general insurers, today announced that Affecto has joined Guidewire PartnerConnect™ as an Affiliate member. PartnerConnect is ... read more
  • Posted at 10:00 PM
    Paris Air Show - Marvin Test Solutions (formerly known as Geotest-Marvin Test Systems), a leading provider of innovative test solutions for military and commercial aerospace industries, is demonstrating its solutions this week at the Paris Air Show in booth 3-C82. With growing challenges including increasingly complex armament systems with longer lifecycles, industry leaders are demanding efficient, feature-rich, specialized aerospace test solutions that address legacy system obsolescence. Marvin Test Solutions has the expertise to meet those demands, and will be showcasing ... read more
  • AT&T 4G LTE Expands In Salinas --- SALINAS, Calif., June 19, 2013
    Posted at 9:01 PM
    AT&T* has expanded the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Salinas, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Salinas on February 25, 2013 and the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes parts of King City. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including: -- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile ... read more
  • AT&T 4G LTE Available In Rio Grande Valley --- BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 19, 2013
    Posted at 9:01 PM
    AT&T* has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in the Brownsville-Harlingen, and McAllen markets and surrounding areas, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) -- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies***. Customers can stream, ... read more
  • AT&T 4G LTE Expands In Providence, Kent Counties --- PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 19, 2013
    Posted at 9:01 PM
    AT&T* has expanded the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Providence and Kent counties, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Providence in December 2012, and the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes parts of Chepachet, Coventry, Exeter, Glocester, Johnston, North Smithfield and West Greenwich. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including: -- ... read more
  • IMF and edX Join Forces to Pilot Online Economics and Financial Courses --- WASHINGTON and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 19, 2013
    Posted at 9:01 PM
    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and edX, the not-for-profit online learning initiative composed of the leading global institutions of the xConsortium, announced a collaboration today to strengthen economic expertise worldwide. The collaboration will extend the reach of the IMF's training courses in macroeconomics and finance to governments and the public through the edX platform. EdX's open learning platform is used by universities worldwide to develop innovative online, on-campus, and blended teaching and learning models, and was chosen for this ... read more
  • AT&T 4G LTE Expands In Logan --- LOGAN, Ohio, June 19, 2013
    Posted at 9:01 PM
    AT&T* has expanded the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Logan, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Athens on March 20, and the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market. AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes parts of Hocking County and Meigs County. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) "The launch of new, even faster mobile Internet service in the Logan area will help residents and businesses, who are working hard to rebuild ... read more