Wednesday, July 28, 2010

• EADS North America Names Carlaine Blizzard as Vice President of Homeland Security Programs --- ARLINGTON, VA
  Posted at 11:00 AM
  

  ARLINGTON, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/10 -- Carlaine Blizzard has joined EADS North America as vice president of the company's Homeland Security line of business. In her new role, Blizzard is responsible for program management, product technologies, and activities related to federal marketing and sales for homeland security programs in the United States. "Carlaine brings more than 20 years of experience and a broad range of knowledge in the homeland security sector that will enable EADS North America to ... read more
• CORRECTING and REPLACING eWise Secures New Round of Funding Led by Balderton --- DENVER
  Posted at 10:56 AM
  

  In the About eWise section the correct URL should read: www.ewise.com. The corrected release reads: EWISE SECURES NEW ROUND OF FUNDING LED BY BALDERTON eWise, a global provider of online payments and ... read more
• eSpatial Appoints SaaS Veteran to Support Global Launch of New SaaS GIS Platform --- DUBLIN
  Posted at 10:56 AM
  

  eSpatial, a leading GIS (Geographic Information System), Location Information Solutions and online mapping company today announced the appointment of Mr. Colm Mulcahy as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, with key responsibility for its fast growing SaaS GIS business. Mulcahy brings more than 20 years experience in ... read more
• Clarizen Ships V4.8 of Its Flagship Work Management Software --- SAN MATEO, Calif.
  Posted at 10:50 AM
  

  Clarizen today announced the release of version 4.8 of its Work Management Solution. In the new release, Clarizen’s Interactive Roadmap and Resource Load Simulation provide clarity and predictability into an organization’s business processes and execution to help companies become real-time ... read more
• Third Chi Mei Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty and Serve Jail Time for Participating in Global LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy --- WASHINGTON, July 28
  Posted at 10:47 AM
  A former executive from Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corporation (Chi Mei) has agreed to plead guilty and to serve jail in the United States for participating in a global conspiracy to fix the price of thin-film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, the Department of Justice announced today. According to a one-count felony charge filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Wen-Hung "Amigo" Huang conspired with others to suppress and eliminate competition by fixing the prices of TFT-LCD panels. Huang, a ... read more
• BuyWithMe Debuts in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 10:47 AM
  

  BuyWithMe (www.BuyWithMe.com), the premier community buying website that connects shoppers with the best deals and offers from leading local merchants, today announced its official launch in Dallas and Houston. The community buying site also ... read more
• Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense of More than $450,000 --- WASHINGTON, July 28
  Posted at 10:43 AM
  A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to one count of mail fraud for his participation in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Defense, announced Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer and U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride of the Eastern District of Virginia. Jonathan Feeney, 28, of Woodbridge, Va., waived his right to an indictment and pleaded guilty to a one-count criminal information in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia before U.S. ... read more
• Innovative Systems' New i/Lytics® Version 2.3 Builds on Industry-Leading Strengths --- PITTSBURGH, July 28
  Posted at 10:38 AM
  Innovative Systems, Inc. (ISI), a leading provider of data quality, customer data integration, business intelligence support and regulatory compliance solutions worldwide, today announced the release of i/Lytics® V2.3. i/Lytics, ISI's Enterprise Data Quality Suite, helps organizations maintain a clear and accurate picture of their customers, and ensures data quality and integrity during the migration and integration of data marts, data stores and other databases. The new release provides users with enhanced performance, simplified processing, and easier accessibility. By ensuring high ... read more
• Burton Group Highlights Five Cloud Computing Adoption Steps for CIOs --- SAN DIEGO
  Posted at 10:30 AM
  

  As cloud computing moves beyond the definition phase into the adoption phase, Burton Group has identified five steps for building a better cloud adoption strategy. These steps go beyond current ad-hoc adoption methods to achieve real business objectives with cloud computing. ... read more
• Turner Implements Scalable Solution for Verizon FiOS TV Online --- ATLANTA, July 28
  Posted at 10:25 AM
  Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) announced today a new scalable online video solution as part of its agreement with Verizon to launch TBS and TNT as Turner's initial participating networks with FiOS TV Online. That programming is now available with the help of both Adobe Systems Incorporated and FreeWheel. Adobe® provides a secure, seamless and cost efficient method of allowing distributors and programmers to create an endorsed authentication capability that leverages Adobe® Flash® technology and reach across multiple platforms, devices ... read more
• iGo Boosts Efficiency of Department of Energy’s New Building --- SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.
  Posted at 10:23 AM
  

  iGo (Nasdaq: IGOI), a leading provider of smart, energy-efficient power management solutions, announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) purchased more than 800 units of the iGo Power Smart ... read more
• Belden Announces New Compression Connectors, Tools and Cable Assemblies for A/V, Safety and Security Applications --- RICHMOND, Ind., July 28
  Posted at 10:19 AM
  Belden (NYSE: BDC), a leader in signal transmission solutions announced today the introduction a new line of F, BNC and RCA Compression Connectors and Tools, along with the availability of both standard or custom-configured Cable Assemblies. When the new Connectors and Tools are used in combination with Belden Coaxial Cable, they comprise a top-quality, field installation solution designed for reliable signal performance and easy installation. For the ultimate in reliability and installation ease, users should specify Belden ... read more
• BIGGBY COFFEE Launches Mobile Website That Makes Smart Calorie-Counting a Snap --- EAST LANSING, Mich., July 28
  Posted at 10:17 AM
  Coffee-lovers throughout the Midwest have a new tool for sizing up their drink orders this summer in the form of a mobile phone-optimized website from BIGGBY COFFEE. The new site allows customers to compare nutritional information for "regular" and "reduced calorie" varieties of the retailer's signature drinks from the palm of their hand. The menu function can be viewed anytime, anywhere by mobile phone users visiting www.biggby.com. The entire BIGGBY COFFEE menu--from sweet and creamy favorites like the Butter ... read more
• SkyNet Takes Center Stage at the Music Box Theatre --- TEMECULA, Calif.
  Posted at 10:13 AM
  

  SkyNet, by ADTI Media LLC, an industry leader in digital display technologies, has landed a starring role at the famed Music Box @ Fonda Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Chosen exclusively for the theatre’s recent renovations, SkyNet serves as the permanent backdrop for special concerts and entertainment ... read more
• AVIATION WEEK Delivers Integrated Farnborough Coverage Onsite and Online --- NEW YORK, July 28
  Posted at 10:12 AM
  Farnborough Air Show trade attendees have spoken. More aerospace and defense (A&D) professionals are turning to AVIATION WEEK's integrated coverage for multimedia news and analysis. A fully integrated media portfolio-- including four issues of AVIATION WEEK ShowNews in print and online, four issues of Aviation Week & Space Technology dedicated to Farnborough, insightful online articles and blogs in a special web section, 32 videos, dozens of editor- and reader-submitted photos, and extensive social media participation -- drove high readership and ... read more
• oDesk Appoints Nilesh Lakhani as CFO --- MENLO PARK, Calif., July 28
  Posted at 10:08 AM
  oDesk today announced that Nilesh Lakhani has joined the company as CFO. Lakhani is joining oDesk at a time when the platform for online employment is enjoying explosive growth, and thousands of new companies each month are adopting it to hire, manage, and pay a high-quality global contract workforce. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100728/SF41976) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100728/SF41976) Lakhani is an experienced financial executive with a successful track record at public and private growth companies in the technology, media and telecommunications industries. He has served in ... read more
• Research and Markets: Multiscale Modeling of Particle Interactions: Applications in Biology and Nanotechnology --- DUBLIN
  Posted at 10:07 AM
  

  Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4af251/multiscale_modelin) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Multiscale Modeling of Particle Interactions: Applications in Biology and Nanotechnology" to their offering. Discover how the latest computational tools are building our ... read more
• Zultys Announces MXmeeting 4.2 With Multiparty Video Conferencing Feature for Web Collaboration --- SUNNYVALE, CA
  Posted at 10:06 AM
  

  SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/10 -- Zultys Inc., the "Smarter Communications" company and award-winning IP telephony solution provider for SMB and enterprises, today announced MXmeeting™ Release 4.2, adding four-way video conferencing and a number of key new features to an already very successful next-generation collaboration solution that add to the user experience and make it an even more compelling alternative to travel. In addition to a multipoint webcam capability that supports up to 4 concurrent webcams in ... read more
• Call of Duty®: Black Ops Plans Tactical Assault on Nintendo DS --- SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 28
  Posted at 10:00 AM
  De-classifying previously top secret information, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) revealed new details today about Call of Duty®: Black Ops' release on November 9th with the confirmation of an all-new companion game for the Nintendo DS(TM) family of hand-held systems, developed exclusively for the platform by n-Space. Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS will put gamers in the boots of CIA-backed operatives that are dropped into the shadowy world of deniable operations with an expansive arsenal of ... read more
• Harris Corporation Awarded IDIQ Contract for NASA Human Spaceflight Technologies --- MELBOURNE, Fla., July 28
  Posted at 10:00 AM
  Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a contract for NASA's Crew, Robotics, Avionics, and Vehicle Equipment (CRAVE) program as part of the Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. team. The Oceaneering team is one of three industry teams and two universities selected to participate in the five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which has a ceiling value of $70 million. CRAVE contracts will cover a wide range of tasks for all human spaceflight ... read more