Wednesday, May 26, 2010

• The New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Results of Landmark CREST Study, Showing Similar Positive Outcomes for Abbott's Carotid Stent System and Surgery --- ABBOTT PARK, Ill., May 26
  Posted at 2:00 PM
  Data from the CREST (Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial) study were published today in The New England Journal of Medicine. In this trial, stenting and surgery had similar initial safety and longer-term outcomes for symptomatic and asymptomatic men and women. Adverse event rates of death, stroke and heart attack were also similar for both therapies. Abbott's ACCULINK® Carotid Stent System and ACCUNET® Embolic Protection System were used in the study, which was sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological ... read more
• Intevac Announces Upcoming Investor Events --- SANTA CLARA, Calif.
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  Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVAC) announced today that company management is scheduled to participate in the following investor conferences: Noble Financial 6th Annual Equity Conference Hollywood, FloridaPresenter: Jeff Andreson, CFODate: Monday, June 7th, ... read more
• FICO to Present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2010 Diversified Financials Conference --- MINNEAPOLIS
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  FICO (NYSE:FICO), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced Tom Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the KBW 2010 Diversified Financials Conference on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. EDT at the St. Regis Hotel, Two ... read more
• Timken Adds Germanischer Lloyd Verification to List of Technical Distinctions Serving Wind Energy Industry --- CANTON, Ohio, May 26
  Posted at 1:59 PM
  Germanischer Lloyd, the world's leading technical body validating the integrity of components and systems for wind energy, has verified Timken's load-carrying capacity ratings for various wind bearing types. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100210/TIMKENLOGO ) In addition to auditing the company's manufacturing operations and processes, representatives of Germanischer Lloyd last year visited Timken's Canton, Ohio-based Technology Center and nearby Faircrest Steel Plant. Germanischer Lloyd subsequently approved Timken's bearing ratings and life testing performance data for wind energy, including the Timken '86 Dynamic Load Rating for ... read more
• LocatePLUS Appoints Information Technology Manager --- BEVERLY, Mass., SANTA ANA, Calif., AUSTIN, Texas and TAMPA, Fla., May 26
  Posted at 1:58 PM
  LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation (Pink Sheets: LPHC), a business-to-business provider of locate and background information data solutions, announced today the appointment of Larry Simkin, B.S.B.A. MBA as its new Director of Information Technology. Mr. Simkin has 20 years of e-commerce experience working in project management and program management with a strong background in new product development, integrations, and quality assurance. He brings a solid track record of managerial experience in operations and business development in the financial, insurance, healthcare, ... read more
• Transgenomic to Present at the Noble Financial Sixth Annual Equity Conference - ONTRACK 2010 --- OMAHA, Neb., May 26
  Posted at 1:57 PM
  Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBIO) today announced that Craig Tuttle, President and Chief Executive Officer, will make a presentation regarding the business strategy of the Company at the Noble Financial Sixth Annual Equity Conference on Tuesday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The conference will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. The presentation will be webcast and available for viewing through Noble Financial's website link: http://noble.mediasite.com/mediasite/viewer/?peid=e63c31f8a22848939184a4c87cae9e22. Transgenomic recommends registering at least 10 minutes prior to the ... read more
• HHS and Institute of Medicine Promote Community Health Data Initiative --- WASHINGTON
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  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, and Institute of Medicine President, Harvey Fineberg, will launch the Community Health Data Initiative, a national effort to help communities harness the power of information to improve health. The initiative will unlock extensive health data resources ... read more
• Walter Alcorn to Lead Environmental Affairs at Consumer Electronics Association --- ARLINGTON, Va.
  Posted at 1:48 PM
  

  The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced that Walter Alcorn has been named Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Industry Sustainability. Alcorn, co-founder of the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER), is a nationally recognized environmental consultant specializing in electronics recycling systems. ... read more
• iWatt CEO Ron Edgerton Tapped for Clean Tech Panel at ThinkEquity's Semiconductor Conference --- LOS GATOS, Calif.
  Posted at 1:47 PM
  

  iWatt, Inc., a developer of energy-efficient digital power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) used in leading edge power supplies, today announced that its president and CEO, Ron Edgerton, will participate in the “Clean Tech - The Next Growth Driver for Semis?” panel during ... read more
• Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association Applauds the 74 Members of Congress' Letter to the FCC --- NEW YORK, May 26
  Posted at 1:45 PM
  Today Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) President and CEO, Jose Marquez-Leon released the following statement in response to the May 24, 2010 letter to the Federal Communications Commission on the importance of broadband adoption and deployment over regulation: "LISTA is pleased to see 74 members of Congress join together and speak with one voice on the importance of broadband technology to transform the communities where we live and work. Broadband technology can revitalize the Hispanic community - providing ... read more
• Coinstar Sells E-Payment Services Business to InComm --- ATLANTA and BELLEVUE, Wash., May 26
  Posted at 1:35 PM
  InComm and Coinstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTR) today announced that InComm has purchased Coinstar's E-Payment services business, which includes operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. The aggregate purchase price was $40 million, which is subject to a post-closing net working capital adjustment. With the transaction, InComm has acquired a comprehensive prepaid product portfolio including approximately 400 individual prepaid card products from more than 65 unique issuers spanning various prepaid segments, including wireless, long distance telecom, branded retail gift, financial ... read more
• Max Borges Agency Adds ThinkGeek, Grace Digital Audio, AG Findings, AViiQ, Crosley, Empire Brands and Speakal to Client Roster --- MIAMI
  Posted at 1:30 PM
  

  Max Borges Agency, the number one PR agency with a 100% focus on consumer electronics and personal technology, is pleased to announce new representation agreements with seven exciting brands as the agency begins preparations for the holiday season. The companies are briefly ... read more
• SUNRx Launches Solution to Simplify Patient Assistance Program Access and Management --- BENSALEM, Pa.
  Posted at 1:29 PM
  

  SUNRx today launched a new solution designed to help eligible health organizations manage the administrative burdens associated with pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs (PAPs) and save money on drug subsidies. “Patient assistance programs ... read more
• NASA Spacecraft Penetrates Mysteries of Martian Ice Cap --- PASADENA, Calif., May 26
  Posted at 1:28 PM
  Data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) have helped scientists solve a pair of mysteries dating back four decades and provided new information about climate change on the Red Planet. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The Shallow Radar, or SHARAD, instrument aboard MRO revealed subsurface geology allowing scientists to reconstruct the formation of a large chasm and a series of spiral troughs on the northern ice cap of Mars. The findings appear in two papers in the May 27 issue of the journal Nature. "SHARAD ... read more
• Tech Systems, Inc. Awarded $8.2 Million Contract for Fitting and Alterations of Military Uniforms at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina Unseating an 86-Year Inc --- ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26
  Posted at 1:28 PM
  Tech Systems, Inc. was recently awarded the prestigious contract for the Fittings and Alterations of Military Uniforms for all recruits and military personnel at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, SC. The Company was awarded the contract following a competitive procurement process that included a number of other competitor businesses, including the incumbent contractor who performed these services aboard Parris Island since 1924. In August of 2006, Tech Systems, Inc. began its partnership with the United States Marine ... read more
• New Veeam SPI Enhances VMware Management in HP Operations Manager --- COLUMBUS, Ohio
  Posted at 1:28 PM
  

  The new version of the Veeam nworks Smart Plug-in™ (SPI) for VMware takes the integration of virtualization management in HP Operations Manager to a new level. Veeam Software, innovative provider of data protection, disaster recovery and systems management solutions for ... read more
• Sword AgencyPort Wins Three 2010 ACORD Awards --- BOSTON
  Posted at 1:25 PM
  

  Sword AgencyPort (a Sword Group company), the leading provider of web-based distribution solutions to the property and casualty insurance industry announced that it has accepted three 2010 ACORD awards at the annual ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum taking place this week in Las Vegas. Sword AgencyPort ... read more
• New Strategic Alliance Opportunity for Increased Global Revenues to be Discussed by HE-5 Resources Corp’s Board of Directors --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 1:22 PM
  HE-5 Resources Corp. (Other OTC: HRRN.PK) announced today its intention to streamline the process of increasing global revenues by investing and acquiring a percentage of an Indian IT software company. Through this strategic alliance opportunity, HE-5 Resources aims to leverage the future growth potential and accessibility of ... read more
• Switzerland Posts Biotech Gains in 2009 --- NEW YORK, May 26
  Posted at 1:17 PM
  Despite a less than favorable global economic environment the Swiss biotechnology industry performed rather well in 2009, reports Mario Brossi, North American senior advisor for Switzerland Trade and Investment Promotion. According to the Swiss Biotech Report 2010 employment in the sector grew 6% to 19,071 while turnover reached CHF 9.3 billion*, a 7% increase over the prior year. "The report notes that while the financing environment was challenging, Swiss companies were able to raise CHF 370 million in new capital, ... read more
• Data Foundry to Build 250,000 SQ FT Next Generation Greenfield Data Center in Austin --- AUSTIN, Texas
  Posted at 1:14 PM
  

  Data Foundry, a leading provider of wholesale and retail data center outsourcing, colocation and disaster recovery services, today announced plans for a new 250,000 sq ft master-planned greenfield data center development in Austin. Construction on the first phase of the $150,000,000 data center will begin in ... read more