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Company Tech News as it Breaks

Friday, May 24, 2013

  • Castrucci Chevy gears up for Memorial Day Sale --- MILFORD, Ohio, May 24, 2013
    Posted at 12:19 PM
    With the long holiday weekend ready to get underway, the sales team at Mike Castrucci Chevrolet is gearing up for a long weekend of work. While the rest of the community is barbecuing and honoring the sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform of the United States military, the Mike Castrucci Chevrolet team is putting on one of their biggest sales of the year that features outstanding leasing and purchasing deals for new and pre-owned Chevy cars, trucks and ... read more
  • Posted at 12:11 PM
    Vietnam veteran David Hartman of Mound, Minnesota is lucky to be alive. He survived an overseas battlefield, exposure to Agent Orange and, after returning home, being hit by a car while riding a bicycle. But not even the collision itself could take Hartman's life - it was a seemingly innocuous injury from the accident that almost ended him. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121220/LA33655LOGO) Initially, Hartman tended to his wound, a right hand laceration, by himself. But after a few days he ... read more
  • Corolla edges past Civic for less money, more features --- NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 24, 2013
    Posted at 12:11 PM
    As far as heated and fever-pitched battles go, the rivalry between Toyota and Honda is as fierce as ever. Toyota of Naperville is just as invested in the outcome of this competition between the 2013 Toyota Corolla vs. the 2013 Honda Civic. The Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic have been among the two most popular compact sedans nearly since they each debuted. Given the commitment to customer service that Toyota of Naperville has demonstrated over the years, the team there ... read more
  • Posted at 12:00 PM
    NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced that it will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets 2013 Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference on Thursday, May 30 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston. The conference will include a presentation by NCR EVP ... read more
  • Posted at 11:56 AM
    Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, announced today its subsidiary, ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a corporation that it acquired in June 2012, has reached agreement with the U.S. government to resolve and conclude civil and criminal allegations against ISTA. The settlement involves conduct by ISTA that occurred between January 2006 and March 2011, well before Bausch + Lomb's acquisition. Bausch + Lomb was aware of the government investigation prior to its acquisition, and has fully cooperated with the ... read more
  • Posted at 11:47 AM
    Among the select few physicians honored with the prestigious Patients' Choice Award this year is Dr. Mark Hashim. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/DC20585) In fact, of the nation's 870,000 active physicians and dentists, just five percent consistently received top scores from their patients on sites like Vitals (http://www.vitals.com), qualifying them for this honor in 2012. Millions of patients go online each year to rate their doctors on various components of care, including accuracy of their diagnosis, the amount of time they spent with the ... read more
  • Posted at 11:45 AM
    Regulatory and marketplace changes have pushed Medical Affairs to the forefront of many organizations' priority list. Forward-thinking companies across the biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors understand a strong Medical Affairs function is essential to meeting current challenges in clinical development, market education, and regulatory compliance. These areas must operate effectively to create a vital bridge between an organization and one of the most critical stakeholders in the healthcare marketplace: physicians. Appropriate spending and staffing across these activities is one of the challenges ... read more
  • Posted at 11:40 AM
    Dealsplus has just released its Memorial Day infographic, which highlights some surprising facts about its members' intentions this Memorial Day. Traditionally, Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer movie season but Dealsplus' survey indicates that Hollywood may be disappointed this year, with only 3% of respondents planning on seeing a movie, about the same number of people who indicated they will be shopping for a car. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/SF20631-INFO) According to Dealsplus' CEO, Kiha Lee, "Most people in our industry want to talk ... read more
  • Posted at 11:35 AM
    Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ), a global provider of unified IP business communications software and services, today announced that its CFO, Stephen R. Head, will present at the Raymond James Internet/Software Crossover Conference held in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at ... read more
  • Posted at 11:30 AM
    BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today that it will present at the Deutsche Bank 38(th) Annual Health Care Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 10:40 a.m. (ET). A live webcast of BD's presentation can be accessed from the BD corporate website at www.bd.com/investors and will be available for replay through Thursday, June 6, 2013. About BD BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and ... read more
  • Posted at 11:21 AM
    DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation Vice President of Analytic Technologies, Dr. Jim Nolan, along with additional inventor Mark Frymire, were issued a patent for their invention titled "Method and Apparatus for Analyzing and Interrelating Data". The patent application process was started in February 2009 and was issued in February 2013. In essence, the invention automatically constructs a pertinent intelligence product for decision makers. The method for automatically organizing data embodies several capabilities, including retrieving, correcting, storing, querying, and identifying topics in the ... read more
  • Posted at 11:11 AM
    Today, GoPro, maker of the world's most versatile camera and producer of today's most engaging content, is pleased to announce their partnership with Street League Skateboarding as the official camera sponsor of the 2013 SLS Nike SB World Tour. As the leading camera in action sports, GoPro further continues their commitment to the skate community with this multi-year agreement with Street League Skateboarding. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/CG20436) The 2013 SLS Nike SB World Tour is skateboarding's first global tour pro series, with events ... read more
  • Posted at 11:02 AM
    SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/24/13 -- Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR), a global technology leader in high-speed optical communications, confirmed that it will announce its fiscal fourth quarter 2013 financial results for the period ending April 28, 2013, at the close of market on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013. The announcement will be followed by a conference call with analysts at 2:00 p.m. PDT/ 5:00 p.m. EDT. Jerry Rawls, Finisar Corporation's executive Chairman of the Board; Eitan Gertel, Chief Executive Officer; ... read more
  • Posted at 11:01 AM
    Evolve IP, The Cloud Services Company(TM), today announced that it has been listed on the Cloud Security Alliance's (CSA) Security, Trust and Assurance Registry (STAR). As an official STAR member, Evolve IP customers will know that in addition to receiving high availability, mission critical cloud computing services on an award-winning, unified platform they will also gain the highest levels of transparency and controls regarding data security, confidentiality, and integrity available. An Inc. 500 company, Evolve IP provides organizations with a unified ... read more
  • Posted at 11:00 AM
    SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/24/13 -- WHO: Bernard Stamme, Director of Marketing and Applications for Kilopass Technology Inc. (www.kilopass.com), the leading provider of semiconductor logic non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP) WHAT: Will present the roadmap for Kilopass' one-time programmable (OTP) NVP memory IP and enablement down to TSMC 20-nanometer process technology at the 50th Design Automation Conference (DAC) in the TSMC Booth #1746 WHEN: Monday, June 3, from noon until 12:10 p.m.; Tuesday, June 4, from 1:30 p.m. until 1:40 ... read more
  • Posted at 11:00 AM
    Jackie Schneider, vice president of sales and customer service at Proto Labs, Inc., (NYSE: PRLB) received a Woman in Business Award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Her leadership in expanding sales growth, and her position on the executive committee were key factors in her nomination ... read more
  • Posted at 10:41 AM
    Graduation season, besides bringing joy from celebrating such a powerful accomplishment, also leads many graduates to look into their bright future. This is why many people that come to Gideon's Fine Jewelry in the Woodland Hills district of Los Angeles are looking for gifts that encourage the graduating students to succeed in their lives. From luxurious Michele and Tissot watches to high class Montblanc pens, the items available at Gideon's Fine Jewelry allow for a wide range of gift options ... read more
  • Posted at 10:37 AM
    The new 2013 Mazad3 is the perfect minivan for those searching for a family vehicle with modest needs. Mazda engineers and designers know that not everyone needs a huge minivan and that's why they designed the new 2013 Mazda5 to be a little smaller than the competition. The best thing about the Mazda5 being a little smaller is that it is now a lot more fun to drive. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/CG20345) The combination of passenger space and the performance ... read more
  • Posted at 10:32 AM
    John V. Thill, creator of the Neurogenesis Learning System, is proud to announce the opening of their new offices in the Research and Development Park at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Neurogenesis Learning System is a neuroeducation technology company focusing on brain-based research and adaptive and personalized learning. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/CG20480) "Expanding into the Research and Development Park at Florida Atlantic University will enable us to tap into the brightest talent in the South Florida area," Thill said. "Florida has a large ... read more
  • Posted at 10:31 AM
    White Lodging is pleased to announce Laura Brouk has been named senior vice president of revenue generation for the company's select-service portfolio. This new role will oversee sales, revenue management and eCommerce efforts. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120210/DE51498LOGO ) "My vision is to take an already great revenue organization and continue its journey to become best in class," said Brouk. "Our strategy is clear: we have to think globally and act locally, be innovative and in touch with the new ways our ... read more