Tuesday, July 6, 2010

• SRA Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call --- FAIRFAX, Va.
  Posted at 2:01 PM
  

  SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations and commercial clients, will issue its fourth quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 earnings press release after close of market on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. The release will ... read more
• FDA Approves Daytrana® (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII for the Treatment of ADHD in Adolescents --- DUBLIN and PHILADELPHIA, July 6
  Posted at 2:00 PM
  Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Daytrana® (methylphenidate transdermal system) for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years. Daytrana, the first and only transdermal ADHD patch, is already an FDA-approved ADHD treatment for children 6 to 12 years. Daytrana is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include ... read more
• Mobius Photonics Develops "Meight" Optical Fiber Connector --- MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
  Posted at 2:00 PM
  

  MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/06/10 -- Mobius Photonics, an innovative producer of short pulsed fiber laser sources (IR, green, and UV laser), has developed the "Meight" connector -- a detachable optical fiber connector designed for precision power applications such as pump light delivery and fiber coupling in commercial and industrial lasers. Meight connectors accommodate up to a few hundred watts of power via multimode fibers with core diameters from 50 microns to 1 mm. "Mobius has developed ... read more
• Veeco Announces Date for Second Quarter 2010 Financial Release --- PLAINVIEW, N.Y.
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  Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) today announced that second quarter 2010 financial results will be distributed after the market closes on Monday, July 26, 2010. A conference call reviewing these results has been scheduled for 5:00pm EDT that day at 1-877-741-4253 (toll free) or 1-719-325-4865 using ... read more
• Dynavax Awarded NIH Grant to Explore Feasibility of Universal Papilloma Virus Vaccine --- BERKELEY, CA
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  BERKELEY, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/06/10 -- Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) today announced the award of a $600,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the feasibility of developing a universal vaccine to prevent infection by human papilloma virus (HPV). In contrast to the two approved HPV vaccines that target approximately 70 percent of HPV strains, Dynavax's goal is to develop a vaccine that provides immunity to nearly all cancer-causing strains of HPV. Each ... read more
• Tropicana “Juicy Rewards” Serves Up Loyalty with Entertainment --- TROY, Mich.
  Posted at 1:55 PM
  When Tropicana® recently launched Tropicana Juicy Rewards™, a unique program that helps families get more from their juice with thousands of ways to save on healthy and fun pursuits, the premier juice brand chose to partner with a company that could provide geographically targeted, best-in-class discount ... read more
• Ultra Electronics DNE Technologies is Awarded Contract for US Marine Corps Program --- WALLINGFORD, Conn., July 6
  Posted at 1:50 PM
  Ultra Electronics DNE Technologies has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics C4 Systems for the US Marine Corps Tactical Data Network-Data Distribution System-Modular (TDN-DDS-M) program. The TDN-DDS-M is a modular, scalable communications and networking system based on Internet Protocol (IP). General Dynamics C4 Systems was awarded the $375M indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract in March 2008. Ultra-DNE's CV-MCU2 is used in the system to convert data signals for transmission over the extended distances that can be found ... read more
• Mobium Walks Away with Unprecedented 12 Telly Awards --- CHICAGO
  Posted at 1:46 PM
  Integrated business branding firm Mobium won an impressive 12 Telly awards, across multiple categories, including two complete campaigns, in the commercial creative industry’s top awards program; a rare feat for a business-to-business agency. Since 1978 the Tellys have been ... read more
• US WorldMeds Announces the Launch of Revonto(TM) (dantrolene sodium for injection) --- LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 6
  Posted at 1:45 PM
  US WorldMeds is proud to announce the launch of Revonto(TM) (dantrolene sodium for injection), the first patented scientific advancement in the treatment of malignant hyperthermia (MH). The time to reconstitute dantrolene sodium for injection has been dramatically reduced to approximately 20 seconds or until the solution is clear. Revonto(TM) retains the cost-savings of the original dantrolene sodium for injection product while offering a significant improvement in pharmacotherapy. "The enhanced reconstitution time is an important and critical scientific improvement ... read more
• PandaLabs Offers Security Tips to Stay Safe This Summer; Advises Using Caution With Travel Planning and Geolocation Applications --- ORLANDO, Fla., July 6
  Posted at 1:23 PM
  PandaLabs, the anti-malware laboratory of Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, today published its annual security tips for consumers to stay safe and prevent falling victim to computer fraud this summer. In addition to the usual security measures, "This year we ask users to take particular care with the information they share across social networks. This applies particularly to applications used to plan vacations or to locate people geographically through GPS devices, as this information could easily be used to break ... read more
• AJC Hails Reaffirmation of 'Special Relationship' at Obama, Netanyahu Talks --- NEW YORK, July 6
  Posted at 1:22 PM
  AJC hailed the reaffirmation of the special relationship between the United States and Israel by President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu following their talks in Washington today. "When it comes to the critical issues facing the region - confronting the nuclear threat posed by Iran, enhancing Israel's security and ensuring decisive, timely action to bring about a genuine peace between Israel and the Palestinians - we are delighted to note the fundamental harmony between the United States and ... read more
• KLA-Tencor Launches KlearPoint(TM) Service Model --- MILPITAS, Calif., July 6
  Posted at 1:15 PM
  In advance of SEMICON West and Intersolar North America 2010, KLA-Tencor Corporation (Nasdaq: KLAC), the world's leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related industries, today announced the launch of KlearPoint(TM), a unique new service model that utilizes KLA-Tencor experts to proactively manage tool performance through real-time tool monitoring. KlearPoint can be added to service agreements to improve tool performance and productivity for customers worldwide. KlearPoint is aimed at maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) ... read more
• Aircastle Appoints Charles W. Pollard to Board of Directors --- STAMFORD, Conn., July 6
  Posted at 1:15 PM
  Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) announced today the appointment of Charles W. Pollard as a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective July 6, 2010. Mr. Pollard replaces John Z. Kukral who resigned from the company's Board of Directors, effective July 6, 2010, to focus on his current business activities. "Chuck brings extensive industry knowledge to the Aircastle board through his experience in the charter and government contracting airline business, and I am looking forward to working with ... read more
• EMC to Acquire Greenplum --- HOPKINTON, Mass., July 6
  Posted at 1:15 PM
  EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world's leading provider of information infrastructure solutions, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire California-based Greenplum, Inc. Greenplum is a privately-held, fast-growing provider of disruptive data warehousing technology, a key enabler of "big data" clouds and self-service analytics. Upon completion of the acquisition, Greenplum will form the foundation of a new data computing product division within EMC's Information Infrastructure business. Today, new forms of data -- massive amounts of it -- are ... read more
• Inwindow Outdoor First to Use 3D Gesture Technology in Outdoor Campaign; Debuts Campaign for Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 1:07 PM
  Inwindow Outdoor, the leader and originator of interactive storefront and mall advertising, this past weekend debuted a new interactive campaign for Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice that marks the first major use of 3D gesture technology in an outdoor advertising display. ... read more
• NetVision Resources, Inc. and GTRAS to Merge --- CHANTILLY, Va., July 6
  Posted at 1:06 PM
  NetVision Resources, Inc. and GTRAS, Inc. have entered into a merger agreement in a step towards synergy and efficiency of business operations in the IT services industry. The combined entity NetVision Resources, Inc., also known as NVR, shall comprise a combined workforce across the United States, skilled in a wide range of technologies ranging from application development and QA to Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Intelligence. NetVision Resources is a small, minority-owned business enterprise providing comprehensive IT services in the Washington, ... read more
• Divine Skin (DSKX) Launches Health-Care Division To Develop New OTC and Prescription Drugs --- MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 6
  Posted at 1:05 PM
  Biotechnology pioneer Divine Skin Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DSKX) has announced plans to launch a consumer health-care division to capitalize on the pharmaceutical research it has conducted during the successful development of topical treatments for hair and skin. The new division will target both over-the-counter and prescription drug sectors. In recent years, the company's extensive research into hair loss and other common skin conditions has resulted in high-performance topical solutions for men and women. These include effective therapies to restore growth ... read more
• NASA Art and Design Contestants Create Multi-Media Visions of Lunar Life --- WASHINGTON, July 6
  Posted at 1:03 PM
  NASA has selected the winners in the 2010 Life and Work on the Moon Art and Design Contest from more than 200 international student entries. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) Participants envisioned an imaginative lunar lifestyle through various artistic media. Entries were accepted in many categories, including music, video, two-dimensional, three-dimensional and digital art. For the first time, poetry and short stories were accepted in a literature category. "Offering students the opportunity to express themselves through art allows us to reach out to people ... read more
• Hologic to Acquire Sentinelle Medical --- BEDFORD, Mass., July 6
  Posted at 1:01 PM
  Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (Nasdaq: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sentinelle Medical Inc. (Sentinelle Medical), a leading provider of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) breast coils, tables and visualization software. The purchase price for the transaction will be $85 million, plus a two-year contingent earn out. The earn out ... read more
• Ingram Micro Strengthens Higher-Margin 'Value' Business in Asia Through Acquisition of Asiasoft Hong Kong Ltd. --- SANTA ANA, Calif. and NORTHPOINT, Hong Kong, July 6
  Posted at 1:00 PM
  Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor, strengthened its global presence in enterprise computing last week as it completed the acquisition of Asiasoft Hong Kong Limited, one of Hong Kong's leading value-added software distributors. Terms of the transaction, which closed July 2, 2010, were not disclosed. Asiasoft serves a broad range of end-user markets, from large enterprise to small and medium-sized businesses, featuring renowned software vendors such as Citrix, VMWare, Adobe and Symantec. The company ... read more