Wednesday, July 21, 2010

• Charities Grow With Green Solutions --- RENO, Nev., July 21
  Posted at 3:54 AM
  The sluggish economy, the Gulf Oil Crisis and even proposed tax law changes have created new challenges for non-profit and civic organizations already struggling for survival. The new, green economy is providing opportunity not just for business but for the very survival of non-profits by tapping into the need to reduce, reuse and recycle. A new program offered by eCycleBest (http://www.eCycleBest.com) provides a simple solution to fundraising while decreasing eWaste. "Research shows that laptop computers and similar portable ... read more
• Raytheon Marks 10 Years of AESA Radar Flight --- FARNBOROUGH, England, July 21, 2010
  Posted at 3:30 AM
  Remaining at the forefront of the AESA (active electronically scanned array) radar revolution, Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is marking 10 years of advanced radar flight. A squadron of Air Force F-15Cs was the first to become operational with the world's first tactical AESA radar systems in December 2000. The company has achieved several other significant firsts in 2010: the first to exceed 150,000 AESA flight hours, the first international deliveries of AESA-equipped Super Hornets to the Royal Australian Air Force, and ... read more
• Scrum Alliance Opens Up Board Member Voting to Membership Community --- INDIANAPOLIS, July 20
  Posted at 3:30 AM
  After casting nearly 5,000 votes in just 14 days, the Scrum Alliance community has selected two new board members. Scott Duncan and Mitch Lacey will fill the two new seats created specifically to allow the Scrum Alliance membership to be directly represented in board meetings, votes, and decisions. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100715/SALOGO) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100715/SALOGO) "We weren't sure what to expect," says Harvey Wheaton, chair of the nominating committee. "The participation rate exceeded our expectations. We're thrilled that so many people voted results were so close." Voters were ... read more
• The Surrogacy and Egg Donation Center International Seminar is Going to Seattle --- SEATTLE, July 21
  Posted at 3:18 AM
  The Surrogacy and Egg Donation Center TM is coming to Seattle! We would like to extend an invitation for our FREE individual consultation seminar on surrogacy, embryo, sperm and egg donation in Seattle, Washington on 15th August, 2010. "Meeting personally with clients to ensure that they understand the often daunting task of Third Party Assisted Reproduction allows prospective parents the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge from our trained staff," states surrogacy and egg donation lawyer Theresa M. Erickson. "Our full-time ... read more
• LRM Industries Re-brands, Launches New Web Site --- ROCKLEDGE, Fla., July 21
  Posted at 3:05 AM
  LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, has re-branded and launched a new web site showcasing a range of developing new thermoplastic/composite products for the environmental engineering and green building markets. The designs of these innovative products were enabled by the unique size and structural features capabilities of LRM's unique patented STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) and TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming(TM) technologies. LRM's new logo tagline captures the essence of this enabling of bold new designs: Infinite Possibilities in Plastic. In ... read more
• eXo Accelerates Modern Java Application Development With Early Adopter Program --- SAN FRANCISCO, July 21
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  eXo today announced the eXo Early Adopter Program designed to give Java enterprises access to the training and technical resources they need to begin rolling out cutting-edge, rich Java applications built on eXo Platform 3.0. The company's much-anticipated flagship offer, planned for general availability by the end of the year, has been re-architected with the fast, modern portal framework co-developed by eXo and Red Hat, GateIn. In recent months, eXo has delivered new and updated community versions of all the key ... read more
• EndoChoice® Triples Facility Space to Address Growing Customer Base --- ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 21
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  EndoChoice, Inc. today announced that it has moved its corporate headquarters to a new location in Alpharetta, Georgia. The new 30,000 square foot corporate headquarters is three times larger than its previous facility, and features a state-of-the-art GI anatomic pathology laboratory. "We are very pleased with a seamless move into our new corporate headquarters," stated EndoChoice CEO and Founder Mark Gilreath. "With space for the R&D of GI devices and supplies, and a GI specialty diagnostic laboratory, our new ... read more
• Raytheon's ASTOR Saving Lives in the Counterinsurgency Battle --- FARNBOROUGH, England, July 21, 2010
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  After a year of deployed operations, Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Airborne Stand-Off Reconnaissance system continues to support ground forces by developing pattern of life profiles across wide areas, detecting insurgent activity and contributing to force protection. Recently designated in service as Sentinel, ASTOR is deployed in support of NATO ISAF (International Security Assistance) forces with the U.K. Royal Air Force in Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick. Sentinel is the primary asset delivering urgent operational requirements for wide area air-to-ground surveillance ... read more
• Imperva Provides Most Comprehensive Database Activity Monitoring Capabilities for Mainframe Users --- REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., July 21
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  Imperva, the leader in data security, announced today it will partner with NEON Enterprise Software to provide best in class database auditing capabilities for DB2 on z/OS. Imperva and NEON will integrate and embed NEON's proven DB2 auditing technology into Imperva's SecureSphere Data Security Suite. The addition of NEON technology to the Imperva SecureSphere Suite expands Imperva's existing support for auditing DB2 for z/OS via integration with IBM Audit Management Expert (AME), enabling Imperva customers to choose from the broadest range ... read more
• Jane Marcus Joins Korn/Ferry as Senior Client Partner --- LOS ANGELES, July 21
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Jane Marcus has joined the Firm as a Senior Client Partner and a leader in the North American Asset Management Practice. She will be based out of Korn/Ferry's New York office, while working with clients throughout North America. Ms. Marcus joins Korn/Ferry after more than 10 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where she worked extensively with executives at many of the leading investment ... read more
• Synopsys and Virage Logic Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Acquisition --- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 21
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) and Virage Logic Corporation (Nasdaq: VIRL) announced today that the 30-day waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, applicable to Synopsys' proposed acquisition of Virage Logic, expired on July 19, 2010. On June 10, 2010, Synopsys and Virage Logic announced the signing of a merger agreement under which Synopsys will pay $12.00 per share in cash for each outstanding share of Virage Logic common stock. Expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period satisfies one ... read more
• Check Point Software Technologies Reports Record Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results --- REDWOOD CITY, CA
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  

  REDWOOD CITY, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/21/10 -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) Revenue: $261.1 million, representing a 17 percent increase year over year Product Revenues: $103.9 million, representing a 25 percent increase year over year Non-GAAP Operating Income: $144.7 million, representing a 24 percent increase year over year or 55 percent of revenues versus 52 percent a year ago Non-GAAP EPS: $0.58, representing a 21 percent increase year over year Cash Flow from Operations: $148.9 million, representing a 32 percent increase year over year Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. ... read more
• BlueCat Networks Opens European Headquarters in Amsterdam in Response to Rapidly-Increasing Demand for its IPAM, DNS & DHCP Solutions Worldwide --- AMSTERDAM & TORONTO
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  

  BlueCat Networks, the IPAM Intelligence™ company, today announced that in response to rapidly-increasing demand for its market-leading IPAM, DNS and DHCP solutions in Europe, it has opened a new European headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. ... read more
• Wellstar Announces Receipt of New Camera Prototypes --- HOLLAND, Ohio
  Posted at 3:00 AM
  Wellstar (OTCBB:WLSI) through its wholly owned subsidiary Trillennium Medical Imaging (TMI) announces the Delivery of 2 Prototypes of the TMI Clinical Camera Design. As earlier announced TMI has contracted for a new camera to be developed under their specific ... read more
• MarketsandMarkets: Global Bioinformatics Market Worth $8.3 billion by 2014 --- DALLAS, July 21, 2010
  Posted at 2:29 AM
  According to the new market research report "Bioinformatics Market - Advanced Technologies, Global Forecast and Winning Imperatives (2009-2014)", published by MarketsandMarkets (http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global bioinformatics market is expected to reach a $8.3 billion by 2014 at a high CAGR of 24.8% from 2009-2014. While knowledge management formed the largest submarket is 2009 at $1.3 billion, the bioinformatics platforms market is expected to have greatest market share in 2014 at an estimated $3.9 billion due to rising demand from U.S. and Europe. Browse in-depth TOC on ... read more
• blinkx Introduces Mobile API, Opens Mobile Video Index to Distribution Partners --- SAN FRANCISCO, July 21
  Posted at 2:04 AM
  blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced the launch of a new API (Application Programming Interface). The newly available API gives developers of mobile applications and sites access to blinkx's unrivaled index of MP4 video. blinkx's Mobile Video Index includes millions of videos from its extensive network of top tier content partners, including the Associated Press, CelebTV, Howcast and Lonely Planet. Opening a robust and reliable API for third parties provides blinkx with the opportunity ... read more
• New Garmin Technology Brings a Sixth Sense to the Cockpit --- OLATHE, Kan.
  Posted at 2:00 AM
  

  Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it is developing a new stability augmentation system called Garmin’s Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP) system. This electronic monitoring and exceedance-correcting technology for G1000 and G3000 ... read more
• Sikorsky Innovations Introduces X2 Technology(TM) Light Tactical Helicopter Simulator --- STRATFORD, Conn., July 21
  Posted at 1:30 AM
  Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has unveiled an X2 Technology(TM) Light Tactical Helicopter (LTH) simulator that will provide potential customers with a tangible experience of the significant benefits of X2 Technology. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO ) X2 Technology combines an integrated suite of technologies to advance the state-of-the-art, counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter. It is designed to demonstrate that a helicopter can cruise comfortably at 250 ... read more
• Derco Signs Agreement With ATK to Distribute Missile Warning and Surveillance Systems --- LONDON, July 21
  Posted at 1:30 AM
  Farnborough Air Show (Hall 4, Stand D10) -- Derco Aerospace, Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, announced today it has signed an agreement with Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) to distribute its AAR-47 Missile and Laser Warning System and Roll-on/Roll-off Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (RORO ISR) systems for C-130 and L-100 aircraft. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080904/NETH086LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080904/NETH086LOGO ) With distribution ... read more
• Mobile Technology Company Movitas Raises $3 Million for Travel Industry Focus --- PHILADELPHIA, July 21
  Posted at 12:05 AM
  In a new round of financing from a group of private investors, Movitas raised $3 million based on the company's success with hotels, resorts, conferences and travel destinations. Movitas will use the investment to deepen the capabilities of its mobile platform to generate new sources of revenue for the travel, tourism and meetings industries. The new funding comes a little more than six months after a strategic acquisition in December 2009. In the interim, Movitas has acquired a significant number ... read more