Tuesday, June 8, 2010

• Truviso Adds Web Analytics Veterans to Lead Push into High-End Market --- FOSTER CITY, Calif.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  Truviso™, the real-time analytics company, today announced that it has appointed Christopher Reid as vice president of sales, Shaun Lowry as director of business development, and Curt Brown as director of systems engineering to spearhead the company’s entry into the high-end web analytics market. The three ... read more
• PAETEC Acquires Quagga --- FAIRPORT, N.Y.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  PAETEC Holding Corp. (NASDAQ GS: PAET), a FORTUNE 1000 company, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, PAETEC Corp., has closed on the acquisition of Quagga Corporation, a privately-held Sacramento-based company. As a world-class systems integrator, Quagga is the top Avaya partner on the West Coast, with ... read more
• AMHN, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Spectrum Health Network, Inc. --- BURBANK, Calif.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  AMHN, Inc. (OTCBB: AMHN) (the "Company"), announced today that it entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Gordon Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to acquire Spectrum Health Network, Inc. ("Spectrum"). Spectrum is a digital signage waiting room network built for the multi-specialty group practice and ... read more
• NSG Group Makes Cash Flow Smarter with Ariba --- SUNNYVALE, Calif.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  Ariba, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBA), the leading provider of collaborative business commerce solutions, today announced that it has expanded its relationship with the NSG Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products. Under the terms of a new agreement, the NSG Group will ... read more
• First American Bank Relies on KIVA Group’s Software to Create an Exceptional Experience for Customers with Each Interaction --- BEDFORD, N.H.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  KIVA Group, Inc. (www.kivagroup.com) announced today that First American Bank, an Illinois-based institution with $2.5 billion in assets, is utilizing the Respect™ Contact Center software as the foundation of its technology strategy for quickly responding to customer requests and providing well-informed service. The ... read more
• Destron Fearing Signs Contract Extension with Schering-Plough’s Animal Health Unit --- SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  Digital Angel (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that its Destron Fearing unit has signed a contract extension with Intervet Incorporated, the animal health unit of Schering-Plough Corporation, to provide syringe and RFID microchip ... read more
• HumanConcepts and USJade Partner to Deliver Workforce Decision Support Solutions --- SAUSALITO, Calif.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  HumanConcepts, the leader in workforce decision support solutions, today announced a partnership with USJade, a leading provider of comprehensive IT services for enterprise business and technology solutions. Combining HumanConcepts’ award-winning OrgPlus Enterprise software platform with USJade’s best practice expertise around ... read more
• Voxware Launches Voice Picking Blog --- HAMILTON, N.J.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a leading supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, announced the launch of its Voice Picking Blog, a resource sharing the latest developments in voice picking technology and trends. The blog is dedicated to chronicling the market forces and software innovations ushering ... read more
• Ebix’s P&C Policy Administration System Declared Winner of the RAVE Award by Analyst Firm Novarica and Tech Decisions Magazine --- ATLANTA
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance industry, today announced that it has been declared the winner of the 2010 RAVE award in the Property & Casualty Policy Administration System category. Insurance technology trade publisher Tech ... read more
• AT&T and Pantech Succeed in Their “Pursuit” for the Perfect Quick Messaging Phone --- ATLANTA
  Posted at 6:27 AM
  

  Pantech Wireless, Inc., – the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea's largest mobile phone manufacturers – announced today that “Pursuit,” the company’s first touch screen handset that also features a sliding keyboard, will add a splash of color to AT&T’s ... read more
• Endo and Penwest Enter Into Agreement with Impax Laboratories to Settle OPANA® ER Patent Litigation --- CHADDS FORD, Pa., June 8
  Posted at 6:27 AM
  Endo Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ENDP) and Penwest Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: PPCO) announced today that the companies have settled litigation with Impax Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPXL) regarding the production and sale of generic formulations of OPANA® ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride) Extended Release tablets. Under the terms of the settlement, Endo and Penwest have agreed to grant IMPAX a license to sell a generic of OPANA ER on Jan. 1, 2013. Impax Laboratories will have 180-days of exclusivity for 5, 10, 20, 30 and ... read more
• allRisk Disaster Expert Warns of Impending Hurricane Season --- SOMERDALE, N.J., June 8
  Posted at 6:26 AM
  Businesses and residents are at higher risk this season because of an increased threat from hurricanes, says disaster expert Dean Ragone. "We're getting fair warning as we enter the 2010 hurricane season, and the old cliche could never be more true: Preparing now can help you to avoid or minimize the potential damage to your business or home," says Ragone, president of Somerdale, N.J.-based allRisk Property Damage Experts and a 25-year veteran of the disaster planning industry. According to The National Oceanic ... read more
• Move Over Blackberry: The Monopoly Is Over --- ATLANTA, June 8
  Posted at 6:25 AM
  "I'd love to do away with our Blackberries" is an oft-heard complaint from Enterprise security management. Winn Schwartau, Chairman of M.A.D. Partners, LLC, said, "Companies are no longer locked to the Blackberry for their mobile business and email. They can now securely maintain compliance with iPhones, iPads, WinMobile, Android and Symbian devices. We've solved the problem everyone wanted solved." Smartphones are merely small, powerful, mobile computers. When millions of them try to connect to corporate networks, every semblance of ... read more
• Sikorsky Aircraft and RUAG Sign Letter of Cooperation for Aftermarket Services in Germany --- STRATFORD, Conn., June 8
  Posted at 6:22 AM
  Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and RUAG today announced the signing of a Letter of Cooperation to explore aerospace industry cooperation that would assist in introducing the Cyclone(TM) multi-mission helicopter into Germany. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO ) "We see the potential for Maintenance and Repair Operation as well as integrated logistics support and completion capabilities for the Navy and Air Force programs in Germany, and are exploring the opportunities for cooperation with RUAG," said ... read more
• Biomerica Purchases Patented Technology and Manufacturing Rights for a New TPMT Test to Indentify Individuals at Risk of Developing Severe Side Effects From Thiopurine Drugs --- IRVINE, CA
  Posted at 6:19 AM
  

  IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/08/10 -- Biomerica, Inc. (OTCBB: BMRA) announced that it has purchased a patented technology and the manufacturing rights for a new Thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) test to detect patients who are at risk of developing severe side effects if treated with the class of thiopurine drugs that includes azathioprine, mercaptopurine, and thioguanine. Thiopurine drugs suppress the immune system and are used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, ... read more
• Lockheed Martin Develops Tactical Handheld Device for Dismounted Soldier Situational Awareness --- ORLANDO, Fla., June 8
  Posted at 6:18 AM
  Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has developed a ruggedized, tactical handheld device for dismounted Soldiers. The Tactical Digital Assistant (TDA) provides unprecedented situational awareness, command and control, and blue force tracking capabilities to brigade and below forces. "The Lockheed Martin TDA leverages our systems integration experience to meet tactical-level Warfighters' critical needs in a joint operational environment," said Rich Russell, director of Sensors, Data Links and Advanced Programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "Our solution supports on-the-move communication ... read more
• Virent Secures $46 Million in Funding to Accelerate Biofuels Scale-Up --- MADISON, Wis., June 8
  Posted at 6:17 AM
  Virent Energy Systems, Inc. announced today it has closed a $46.4 million third round of funding in which Shell and Cargill deepened their commitment to Virent's breakthrough technology platform. Virent is an industry leader in converting plant sugars into sustainable advanced fuels for car, truck, train, and air transportation. This new round of funding will advance Virent's efforts to scale its unique BioForming® process, a patented catalytic biorefinery platform, to commercial production volumes. The investment agreement also ... read more
• OnStar, Google Partner to Expand Turn-by-Turn Navigation --- DETROIT, June 8
  Posted at 6:16 AM
  OnStar and Google have reached an agreement that will let OnStar users search for and identify destinations using Google Maps and send those destinations to the Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service in their vehicles. OnStar eNav, a feature of Turn-by-Turn Navigation, will become available through Google Maps at the end of this month. Drivers can access the destinations whenever they choose and get OnStar Turn-by-Turn directions to the destination from wherever they are. Turn-by-Turn Navigation is the most widely available built-in navigation system ... read more
• mPhase to Exhibit at 2010 Sensors Expo & Conference in Rosemont, IL From June 7-9 --- LITTLE FALLS, NJ
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  

  LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 06/08/10 -- mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL), the developer of Power on Command™ battery technologies and consumer products, will exhibit at the 2010 Sensors Expo & Conference, the leading forum on sensing technologies and solutions in North America. The three-day conference will be held June 7-9 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. mPhase will exhibit its Smart NanoBattery technology at Booth 1029 in the Expo's Energy Harvesting Section (Hall ... read more
• Symposium on U.S. - China Life Science Collaborations June 22 at Yale --- NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 8
  Posted at 6:14 AM
  Experts from the China life science industry will meet with U.S. biotech and pharma executives June 22 for an all-day symposium at Yale University. It is the first meeting of its kind, designed to introduce U.S. businessmen to the opportunities afforded for research and development and commercialization partnering in China. Online registration for the symposium and banquet to follow is now open at http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=835786. China's pharmaceutical market is expected to continue to grow at a 20+% pace annually (vs. global growth ... read more