Monday, June 28, 2010

• AFREZZA™ Demonstrates Long-Term Efficacy in Controlling Blood Sugar Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes --- ORLANDO, Fla.
  Posted at 4:30 PM
  

  AFREZZATM (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder, a well-tolerated, investigational ultra rapid acting mealtime insulin, as part of a diabetes treatment regimen, provides long-term glucose control comparable to usual insulin therapy but with a significantly reduced incidence of hypoglycemia and less weight gain in patients with ... read more
• WTI Showcases Secure Remote Management Tools at Cisco Live 2010 --- IRVINE, Calif.
  Posted at 4:30 PM
  

  WTI has been selected by Cisco as one of the prime vendors showcasing their wares at “Cisco Live 2010” on June 28th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. According to Dan Morrison, WTI President, the ... read more
• Verizon Wireless Supports Obama Spectrum Effort --- BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 28
  Posted at 4:18 PM
  In a memorandum signed today, President Obama proposed nearly doubling the airwaves available for new types of wireless services and increased Internet connectivity. The President called for making 500 MHz of spectrum available over the next 10 years. Verizon Wireless President and Chief Executive Officer Lowell McAdam made the following statement, commending the President's push for new airwaves to enable additional high-tech connectivity: "We applaud today's announcement. 500 MHz of additional spectrum will fuel broadband innovation, competition and job creation for ... read more
• Infonetics Research: Cisco and Avaya battle for supremacy in enterprise telephony market --- BOSTON, MA
  Posted at 4:16 PM
  

  BOSTON, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/28/10 -- Market research firm Infonetics Research (http://twitter.com/infonetics) announced results from its first quarter 2010 (1Q10) Enterprise Unified Communication, VoIP, and TDM Equipment forecast report ANALYST NOTE "We expected the acquisition of Nortel's enterprise assets to put Avaya in the clear lead for overall PBX equipment market share leadership, and while Avaya did receive a nice bump this quarter, softness in the acquired Nortel business combined with strong results by Cisco meant that Cisco and ... read more
• Breckenridge Announces Approval of Anastrozole Tablets --- BOCA RATON, Fla., June 28
  Posted at 4:15 PM
  Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. announced today that they will launch Anastrozole 1mg Tablets. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted final approval for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for this first time generic, which is being supplied under a licensing agreement. Anastrozole Tablets are AB rated to Arimidex®, a billion dollar cancer drug marketed by AstraZeneca. Breckenridge will launch the product today. About Breckenridge: Breckenridge Pharmaceutical is a privately held pharmaceutical marketing, research and development company founded in 1983 ... read more
• REALTORS(R) Use Mobile Real Estate Apps to Better Serve Clients --- SAN JOSE, Calif., June 28
  Posted at 4:11 PM
  REALTORS® are once again embracing new technology to provide top quality service for clients - this time it's the mobile apps. As smartphones gain in popularity, mobile apps are catching on in real estate. They run the gamut from basic productivity tools to sophisticated property search and market solutions. Mobile search of the MLS has become a must for many SCCAOR REALTORS®. Software tools like Top Producer Mobility and Real Estate Success Tracker, which have the functionality of a real estate ... read more
• Symyx Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Rejects Certara Corporation’s “Best and Final” Proposal --- SANTA CLARA, Calif.
  Posted at 4:09 PM
  Symyx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMX) announced that its board of directors determined today that the June 28, 2010 “best and final” proposal received from Certara Corporation, Tripos International and Pharsight Corporation (collectively referred to as “Certara”) and Vector Capital (“Vector”) (collectively the “Certara/Vector proposal”) to ... read more
• Hospira Announces Intention to Complete Tender Offer for Shares of Javelin Pharmaceuticals --- LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 28
  Posted at 4:00 PM
  Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, today announced its intention to complete the tender offer by Discus Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned Hospira subsidiary, for all outstanding shares of the common stock of Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE - Amex: JAV), upon its currently scheduled expiration at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on June 30, 2010 (the end of the day on June 30, 2010). Javelin has notified Hospira that it is prepared to deliver ... read more
• 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Mexico vs. Argentina Match on Univision Most Watched Program in Spanish-Language Television History Over 9.3 Million Total Viewers Tune in to Highly Anticipated Event --- MIAMI
  Posted at 3:55 PM
  

  Yesterday’s highly anticipated 2010 FIFA World Cup™ match-up between Mexico and Argentina delivered the highest viewership ever for Univision, attracting over 9.3 million Total Viewers 2+ (9,362,938) who watched the event. The match exceeded the performance of all previous programs in the network’s history, regardless of ... read more
• APX Alarm Names Regional Charity Organizational Finalists for $250,000.00 --- PROVO, Utah
  Posted at 3:38 PM
  

  APX Alarm Security Solutions Inc., the 6th largest residential security company in North America, today announced that it has reached the second phase of voting with the top 15 non-profit finalists in each of the five regions in the U.S. and Canada. Voting for the second ... read more
• AIA Supports Issuance of National Space Policy --- ARLINGTON, Va., June 28
  Posted at 3:30 PM
  AIA believes the new National Space Policy takes important steps needed to maintain our global leadership in space and ensure continued competitiveness and innovation. AIA has advocated for strengthened interagency partnerships and is pleased that the new policy includes similar language. We strongly support calls in the policy to strengthen U.S. space leadership and to enhance international cooperation. In order to fully realize U.S. industry's potential in the global space market, it's critical that our nation take the ... read more
• 2010 EUVL Workshop Reveals Progress in Scanners, Sources & Mask Defects --- MAUI, HI
  Posted at 3:28 PM
  

  MAUI, HI -- (Marketwire) -- 06/28/10 -- Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) is the semiconductor industry's best bet for extending Moore's Law and its inherent advantages make it an increasingly preferable choice for next-generation patterning, ranking technologists agreed at the 2010 International Workshop on EUV Lithography. Speakers at the just-concluded workshop described steady progress in source power, resist performance, mask defects reduction, line edge roughness (LER) and in addressing other major EUVL challenges. Obert Wood of GlobalFoundries was honored with ... read more
• Managed Service Provider Incentra Changes Name to Presilient --- BROOMFIELD, Colo.
  Posted at 3:06 PM
  

  Incentra, LLC an industry leading provider of managed IT operational support services, announced today that it has changed its name to Presilient, LLC. The name change is a result of selling the technology reseller portion of the business in late 2009 and is further intended to ... read more
• EpiCept to Present at the OneMedForum New York 2010 --- TARRYTOWN, N.Y.
  Posted at 3:00 PM
  

  Regulatory News: EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq and Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Exchange: EPCT) today announced that Jack Talley, President and CEO, will be presenting at the OneMedForum New York 2010 on June 30, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the Roosevelt ... read more
• HP Strengthens Security Across Physical and Virtual Environments --- PALO ALTO, Calif.
  Posted at 3:00 PM
  

  HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced new high-performance security solutions designed to prevent network breaches in a Converged Infrastructure by delivering comprehensive data protection across both physical and virtual environments. The new offerings bring enhanced security to HP ... read more
• Shopko Names Ann Kasper as Divisional Vice President --- GREEN BAY, Wis., June 28
  Posted at 2:59 PM
  Shopko is pleased to announce Ann Kasper has been appointed divisional vice president / divisional merchandise manager for women's apparel. Kasper joins Shopko from women's apparel and accessories retailer, Coldwater Creek, where she held the position of vice president of merchandising catalog/web. Her successful multi-channel merchandising strategy covered retail, catalog, and e-commerce businesses. Kasper brings over 22 years of apparel industry experience to Shopko. Prior to Coldwater Creek, Kasper developed and implemented a number of international in-store retail shop concepts for Eileen ... read more
• Shopko Names John Bulgarella as Divisional Vice President --- GREEN BAY, Wis., June 28
  Posted at 2:59 PM
  Shopko is pleased to announce John Bulgarella has been appointed divisional vice president/divisional merchandise manager for the hard home division. Bulgarella will be responsible for developing, directing and executing merchandising strategies for the consumer electronics and furniture divisions. Commenting on the appointment, W. Paul Jones, president, chairman and CEO of Shopko, stated, "John comes to us with exceptional skills and retail experience in these important merchandise areas. His solid track record of delivering results, his highly-effective leadership skills, and his proven ... read more
• ViryaNet Field Service Customer Conference Focuses on Achieving Operational Excellence with the ViryaNet G4 Platform --- SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.
  Posted at 2:40 PM
  

  ViryaNet Limited (VRYAF.OB), a leading provider of software solutions that optimize the full cycle of scheduling and dispatch processes for field service management announced today the successful conclusion of ViryaVision 2010 - the annual company sponsored conference for customers and partners. This year ViryaVision was held ... read more
• Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. Completes $80 Million Global Financing Agreement Due 2014 --- MELVILLE, N.Y.
  Posted at 2:37 PM
  

  Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ:NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, power, system and telecommunication solutions, today announced that the Company has entered into a new global asset-backed loan facility ("ABL") with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company ... read more
• Nickelback & Tapulous Help Players Find Their Inner Rockstar --- PALO ALTO, Calif.
  Posted at 2:35 PM
  

  Tapulous, the leading developer of music games for the iPhone and iPod touch, is extending its wildly popular Tap Tap Revenge franchise with the launch of Nickelback Revenge. The new game features eleven of Nickelback’s most popular all-time songs, including “Rockstar,” “This Afternoon,” and “If Today ... read more