Thursday, May 23, 2013 Last update: 4:10 AM
Company Tech News as it Breaks
Thursday, May 23, 2013
- First-Ever SoapUI User Conference Hosted by SmartBear --- BOSTON & STOCKHOLMPosted at 3:35 AMMeetUI 2013, the first-ever SoapUI User Conference, is being hosted by SmartBear Software, provider of software quality tools used by more than one million developers and testers worldwide, for SoapUI and other open source users from around the world on Thursday, May 23, ... read more
- SeaChange to Focus on Tablet Viewing at “TV in a Multi-Platform World” Conference on May 23 --- ACTON, Mass.Posted at 3:35 AMSeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC), a leading global multi-screen video software innovator, will deliver multi-screen television insights for Multichannel News’ TV in a Multi-Platform World conference in New York City on Thursday, May 23. SeaChange VP-Strategic Marketing Alan Hoff will speak ... read more
- Royalty Pharma Reduces Acceptance Condition to 50% Plus One Share --- NEW YORK, May 23, 2013Posted at 3:31 AMEcho Pharma Acquisition Limited ("Royalty Pharma") announced today that it has committed to waive down the Acceptance Threshold from 90 percent to 50 percent of Maximum Elan Shares Affected plus one Elan Share in accordance with the terms of the Revised Offer Document issued today, subject to the conditions summarized below. Under the terms of the Increased Offer, Royalty Pharma is offering to acquire Elan (NYSE: ELN) for $12.50 per share in cash. The Increased Offer represents a compelling value of ... read more
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Posted at 3:30 AMSUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/23/13 -- eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN), a leading provider of cloud customer engagement solutions, today announced that Eric Smit, CFO, and Charles Messman VP of Finance, will present at the Benchmark Company Fourth Annual One-on-One Investor Conference to be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. The conference will include a number of one-on-one meetings with investors arranged by Benchmark. Institutional investors planning to attend the conference may contact a ... read more
- Trimble Introduces New Integrated Solution for Drilling and Piling Operations --- SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 23, 2013Posted at 3:30 AMTrimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced the Trimble(®) DPS900 Drilling and Piling System, a new machine control solution for drilling and piling contractors. Part of the Trimble Connected Site(®) portfolio, the new DPS900 system can enable contractors to perform drilling and piling operations quickly, safely and accurately. The announcement was made at Maskin Expo 2013, Scandinavia's exhibition for building and construction machinery. Safe and Efficient Drilling Trimble DPS900 can help promote jobsite safety by minimizing the need for stakes, construction surveying and personnel near ... read more
- OncoGenex Announces Plans for the Initiation of the Cedar(TM) Clinical Trial Evaluating OGX-427 in Combination with Chemotherapy in Advanced Squamous Cell Lung Cancer --- BOTHELL, Wash. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 23, 2013Posted at 3:30 AMOncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OGXI) today announced plans for the initiation of the Cedar(TM) clinical trial, an investigator-sponsored, randomized, open-label Phase 2 trial evaluating OGX-427 in previously untreated patients with advanced squamous cell lung cancer. This trial will be the seventh randomized Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating OGX-427 in the treatment of advanced cancers and will investigate whether adding OGX-427 to gemcitabine and carboplatin therapy can extend progression-free survival (PFS) outcomes. Cedar will randomize approximately 140 patients to receive either OGX-427 ... read more
- Controversial Anti-Camera Ticket Website Puts Consumers in the Driver's Seat --- LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2013Posted at 3:30 AMRedLightCameraTicket.net (http://redlightcameraticket.net/), a new website for drivers victimized by automated traffic enforcement cameras, is providing motorists with the information required to fight and beat red light and speed camera tickets. As municipalities the world over search for new ways to increase revenues, one method has raised the motoring public's ire like no other: automated traffic law enforcement camera citations. Originally touted as a way to make intersections safer, these computer-driven cameras photograph the offending driver's license plate, resulting in a traffic law ... read more
- Gentherm Introduces Heated And Ventilated Chair For Global Office Furnishings Market --- NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 23, 2013Posted at 3:30 AMGentherm Incorporated (NASDAQ-GS: THRM), the global market leader and a developer of innovative thermal management technologies, today announced that it introduced a new, innovative heated and ventilated chair for the office market last week at Interzum Cologne 2013. Held in Cologne, Germany from May 13 through May 16, Interzum Cologne 2013 was billed as "the world's biggest trade fair for suppliers to the furnishing industry and interior finishing." The new heated and ventilated office chair, which is expected to begin ... read more
- MobileSmith 3.0 Features Enterprise App Versioning, Streamlined User Experience, Stronger Security, Training Center and More --- DURHAM, N.C., May 23, 2013Posted at 3:18 AMMobileSmith, a leading provider of innovative mobile software solutions for enterprise customers, announced MobileSmith 3.0 - a major new release of its Mobile App Development Platform. The new version features Enterprise App Versioning, a streamlined, more intuitive UI, important security enhancements, improved Training & Support center, and many exciting new features. "MobileSmith 3.0 will completely transform your enterprise mobile app development and management experience," said Bob Dieterle, Senior VP and COO of MobileSmith. "Not only does our Platform enable rapid prototyping ... read more
- Innovative Broadcast Facilities Modification Program for Sale by ICAP Patent Brokerage --- CHICAGO, May 23, 2013Posted at 3:00 AMICAP Patent Brokerage announces for sale an IP package of broadcast signal optimization tools from Broadcast Sciences Corporation. Subject to prior sale, this portfolio will be included in the upcoming sealed bid event taking place on September 26, 2013. Bids for this lot will be accepted starting September 24 through September 26. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100614/CG20517LOGO) "We are excited to offer this broadcast facilities modification solution to our global base of buyers. This IP package is highly relevant ... read more
- PAREXEL International To Present At Jefferies Healthcare Conference --- BOSTON, May 23, 2013Posted at 3:00 AMPAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL) announced today that it will be presenting at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York. James Winschel, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be making a presentation on PAREXEL and discussing business developments at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 3, 2013. A live webcast of the presentation will be available through the "Investors" section of PAREXEL's website at www.PAREXEL.com in the Upcoming Events portion of the main page, and a replay of ... read more
- Gentherm To Present At Upcoming Investment Conferences --- NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 23, 2013Posted at 3:00 AMGentherm Incorporated (NASDAQ-GS: THRM), the global market leader and a developer of innovative thermal management technologies, announced today that management is scheduled to make investor presentations at two upcoming investment conferences. The first conference will be the 10(th) Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference on Wednesday, May 29, during which President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel R. Coker is scheduled to present at 9:20 am Central Time. The conference is being held at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. The second conference ... read more
- BiTMICRO® Introduces Ace Drive I-Series SATA SSDs for Industrial Applications --- FREMONT, Calif.Posted at 3:00 AMBiTMICRO announced today their newest line of industrial SATA SSDs, the Ace Drive™ I-Series. Built to meet industrial requirements for ruggedness and reliability, Ace Drive I-Series SSDs can withstand the most severe industrial environments. I-Series drives offer reliable performance ... read more
- Tech Speaking and Awards Deadlines & Opportunities: 5/23/13 --- SAN FRANCISCOPosted at 3:00 AMITDatabase and Business Wire today highlighted numerous calls for speakers, awards and other opportunities and deadlines that tech industry communications and marketing professionals should be aware of, including: ********************New Opportunities******************** ... read more
- Marketo Financial Management Makes Managing Budgets Easier for Marketers --- SAN MATEO, Calif., May 23, 2013Posted at 2:30 AMMarketo, (MKTO) the provider of a leading cloud-based marketing software platform, today announced Marketo Financial Management (MFM), the first application in its new Marketing Management product family. This fifth new family of applications is aimed squarely at meeting the broad needs of marketing operations. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070917/AQM011LOGO) Marketing teams struggle to track the spending across all the marketing programs they have in flight, making it hard to stay on budget. Marketo Financial Management does away with that by giving marketers an up-to-date view ... read more
- Smart City Technologies Will Generate More Than $117 Billion in Revenue between 2013 and 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research --- BOULDER, Colo.Posted at 2:15 AMWith the pace of urbanization accelerating around the world, smart city initiatives – which integrate technology into a strategic approach to increasing sustainability, improving citizen well-being, and spreading prosperity – are expanding rapidly among municipal governments seeking to cope with crushing demand for services, living space, ... read more
- New Harman Kardon® Audio/Video Receivers Accomplish Flawless Versatility and Performance --- STAMFORD, Conn., May 23, 2013Posted at 2:00 AMHARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, introduces three new audio/video receivers that seamlessly mesh versatility, quality and efficiency to create a peerless multimedia experience. The Harman Kardon(®) AVR 1510, AVR 1610 and AVR 1710 feature the brand's iconic styling and unmatched sound reproduction in addition to enhanced support for streaming and external devices. Harman Kardon launched the world's first audio receiver in 1953 and the first stereo receiver in 1958. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130523/CL18839 )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/CL95752LOGO-b ) The three new AVRs deliver a powerful audio experience ... read more
- Manpower U.S. Announces New Multi-Channel Delivery Model to Anticipate Client Needs --- MILWAUKEE, May 23, 2013Posted at 2:00 AMManpower, the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions, today announces it is differentiating and evolving its model to deliver faster, higher quality matches to employers and job seekers. The unique, market-based model blends Manpower's industry-leading U.S. branch network with leading technology to address the rigorous requirements of clients. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120607/AQ20399LOGO-b) "Manpower pioneered the staffing industry, and today we are transforming the industry with a model underscored by speed, customization, quality and a high-touch experience," said Jorge ... read more
- Hillcrest Labs and TCL Sign New Multi-Year Agreement to Bring Unique Freespace Motion Technology to Smart TVs --- HONG KONG and ROCKVILLE, Md., May 23, 2013Posted at 2:00 AMHillcrest Labs today announced that TCL Multimedia has signed a new multi-year agreement to extend the use of Hillcrest's patented Freespace(®) in-air pointing and motion control software in TCL's Internet-connected Smart TVs. Freespace enables small in-air movements of remote controls to move a cursor around the TV screen. This allows users to navigate their TV user interface with point-and-click controls, just like they do on computers, smartphones and tablets. In May of 2012, Hillcrest announced a partnership with TCL and introduced ... read more
- OBJE Poised for Big Growth --- SARASOTA, Fla.Posted at 2:00 AMObscene Interactive, the gaming division of OBJ Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: OBJE), finds itself well positioned to capitalize on a major shift in the gaming industry as mobile gaming app markets such as Google Play (NASDAQ: GOOG) continue to overtake the portable console market. ... read more