Wednesday, July 28, 2010

• Pixetell Selected as an AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner --- PORTLAND, Ore.
  Posted at 9:08 AM
  

  Pixetell, Inc., the maker of Pixetell visual messaging software, today announced that Pixetell has been named by AlwaysOn as one of the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners. The companies selected represent the top private companies that are demonstrating significant leadership amongst its peers with game-changing approaches and ... read more
• Umber Systems Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup --- CONCORD, Mass.
  Posted at 9:05 AM
  

  Umber® Systems, a mobile data analytics company providing visibility into mobile data usage, has been selected as a Red Herring Top 100 award finalist in recognition of leading private companies from North America. Umber Systems’ patent-pending monitoring and analytics solutions allow ... read more
• Harvey Nash VP of Technology Solutions Anna Frazzetto Joins HDI Strategic Advisory Board --- WAYNE, N.J.
  Posted at 9:04 AM
  Anna Frazzetto, vice president of technology solutions for Harvey Nash USA, a division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, accepted an appointment to the HDI Strategic Advisory Board (SAB), effective June 1, 2010. HDI is ... read more
• 24/7 Real Media Announces Leadership Evolution --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 9:03 AM
  

  24/7 Real Media, WPP’s digital marketing technology organisation, announced a leadership evolution for 24/7 Real Media. After a successful ten years with the company, Jonathan K. Hsu will be transitioning from his role as CEO of 24/7 Real Media. ... read more
• Bioniche Pharma and Synerx Launch Isosulfan Blue Injection 1% --- LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 28
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Bioniche Pharma, a leading developer and manufacturer of injectable pharmaceuticals, and Synerx Pharma, LLC announced today the FDA approval and launch of Isosulfan Blue Injection 1%. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100728/CG42156) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100728/CG42156) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080702/AQW070LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080702/AQW070LOGO) "Launching the first and only generic for Isosulfan Blue Injection 1% in the US reaffirms our commitment to introducing generic niche products, which allows hospitals and pharmacies an option in the buying process," said George Zorich, President, US Operations for Bioniche Pharma. Isosulfan Blue Injection 1% will be ... read more
• Breckenridge Pharmaceutical to Market Methylphenidate Oral Solution Through Agreement With Tris Pharma (Monmouth Junction, NJ) --- BOCA RATON, Fla., July 28
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Breckenridge announced today that through its agreement with Tris Pharma, the company will market Methylphenidate Solution, the generic version of Methylin® marketed by Shionogi Pharma, Inc., under an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). Under the terms of this agreement, the products will be manufactured by Tris Pharma, and marketed and distributed by Breckenridge on an exclusive basis in the U.S. The companies plan to start shipping immediately. Methylphenidate Oral Solution was filed with a Paragraph IV Certification under ... read more
• Sanford Health and WebMD Announce Partnership to Educate Parents, Children and Professionals on Health, Nutrition and Fitness --- SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and NEW YORK, July 28
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Sanford Health, the largest not-for-profit rural healthcare provider in the United States, and WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today announced an educational collaboration on children's health, nutrition and fitness. The partnership's online destinations will provide parents, children and healthcare professionals with personalized resources and support to help promote and maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle for children. "Together with WebMD's trusted brand of health information, we will deliver comprehensive new and fun resources to children ... read more
• Lockheed Martin Honors Onizuka Air Force Station for Its Contributions to National Space Missions --- SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 28
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today joined in ceremonies honoring Onizuka Air Force Station (OAFS) for its 50 years of service to the nation's government space program as part of a U.S. Air Force event marking the contributions OAFS made to aerospace history and the official closure of the station. Lockheed Martin has worked with Onizuka AFS since it was established in 1960 and provided the core of the Mission Control team for a variety of programs in partnership with the Air ... read more
• Vishay Precision Group's H and HZ Series of Bulk Metal(R) Foil Resistors Selected for Electronic Design's Annual 'Top 101 Components' --- MALVERN, PA
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  MALVERN, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/10 -- Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) today announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors H and HZ series of Bulk Metal® Foil resistors has been selected for Electronic Design's "Top 101 Components." The annual list compiles the 101 most popular components from the previous year among readers of the magazine's Products of the Week newsletter. Vishay's H and HZ products offer an immediate answer to many challenging resistor applications previously thought to be unsolvable, ... read more
• Microsoft, Adobe Collaborate to Protect Against Online Threats --- LAS VEGAS, July 28
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Today at the Black Hat USA 2010 conference, Microsoft Corp. announced that it will extend its Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) to include vulnerability information sharing from Adobe Systems Inc. Microsoft also discussed the new policy of coordinated vulnerability disclosure -- a reframing of responsible disclosure -- and introduced new tools and guidance that will improve online security for customers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) Extending Microsoft Active Protections Program in Collaboration With Adobe Systems Launched in October 2008 by the Microsoft Security ... read more
• Pyxis Mobile Selects Information Technology Industry Veteran as CEO --- WALTHAM, Mass.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Software industry veteran Steven Levy has been named Chief Executive Officer of Pyxis Mobile, the leading mobile application platform provider, company officials announced today. Levy will take over for Bob Mazzarella, who will remain as Chairman of the Board of Directors. ... read more
• Solid Documents Introduces Powerful New 7.0 Version of Solid Framework .NET Software Development Kit --- REDMOND, WA
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  REDMOND, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/10 -- Solid Documents, a leading developer of document reconstruction and archiving software, today announced the latest release of its Solid Framework .Net Software Development Kit (SDK). Version 7.0 gives developers more flexibility in developing applications with the SDK. It includes tools, documentation and samples developers can reference to write, build, test and deploy .NET Framework applications. It is also designed to dramatically speed time to market for companies who use the SDK ... read more
• Making Business Travel Obsolete: Anybots Arrive in November --- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Anybots: News Facts: Anybots, maker of telepresence robots, is now taking pre-orders for Anybots QB, the first professional-quality mobile avatar robot. ... read more
• 3M Produces New Panama National ID Card --- ST. PAUL, Minn.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Last month marked the beginning of a new Panama national ID card produced by 3M Security Systems Division. 3M created a new centralized personalization facility in Panama, including all necessary equipment, and will provide the materials to produce half a million cards per year. In addition ... read more
• Rapid7 Launches Worldwide Center of Excellence for Web Security and Kicks off Initiative with w3af Sponsorship and Partnership --- BOSTON
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Rapid7®, the leading provider of unified vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions, today launched the Worldwide Center of Excellence (COE) for Web security, an initiative to expand Rapid7’s collaboration with the open source community and further provide the industry with ... read more
• Sierra Systems Inc. and Metatomix Awarded Contract for Austin Regional Intelligence Center --- AUSTIN, Texas
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Sierra Systems Inc., a leader in management consulting, systems integration and managed services, and its partner Metatomix, a leading provider of semantic solutions to industries including justice and public safety, today announced the City of Austin has awarded ... read more
• Digi-Key Corporation Announces Stock on New IP67 SEAL-D Connectors from NorComp --- THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has stock on NorComp’s new line of IP67 sealed D-Sub connectors. ... read more
• Webcast Alert: Littlefield Corp. (LTFD) Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call --- AUSTIN, Texas, July 28
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  Littlefield Corp. (LTFD) announces the following Webcast: What: Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call When: July 30, 2010 @ 12:00 PM Eastern Where: http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=160680 Live over the Internet --Simply log on to the web at the address How: above. Or, Live Participant Dial In (Toll Free): (877) 407-9205 Contact: Cecil Whitmore, ... read more
• Dr. Richard Merkin, President and CEO, Heritage Provider Network, Sponsors Community Healthcare Dialogue, Third in a Continuing Series on Healthcare Addressing Issues for the Community --- MARINA DEL REY, Calif., July 28
  Posted at 8:55 AM
  Dr. Richard Merkin, President and CEO of Heritage Provider Network sponsored the third in an ongoing Community Healthcare dialogue series discussing the impact of HealthCare Reform Legislation on the Community and the economic implications for small businesses. The event was co-sponsored by The North Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and Regal Medical Group, part of the HPN family. The packed house of attendees listened to influential panelists including Dr. Adam Solomon, Assistant Medical Director, ... read more
• Oxford Finance Corporation Leads $30 Million Secured Loan Facility for Cadence Pharmaceuticals --- ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 28
  Posted at 8:52 AM
  Oxford Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, today announced that it was the lead lender for a $30 million credit facility provided to Cadence Pharmaceuticals. Silicon Valley Bank and GE Financial Services, Inc. also participated in the loan agreement. This infusion of capital will support the company's potential launch of their investigational product candidate, OFIRMEV(TM), an intravenous formulation of acetaminophen that is currently marketed in Europe for the treatment of acute pain and fever. "Oxford was pleased to ... read more