Friday, June 4, 2010

• Digital Realty Trust to Present at NAREIT's REIT Week 2010 Investor Forum --- SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 4
  Posted at 5:30 AM
  Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), the world's largest wholesale datacenter provider, announced today that Company management will be presenting at NAREIT's REIT Week 2010 Investor Forum on June 10, 2010 at 4:30 pm CT. The conference is being held June 9 - 11, 2010 at the Hilton Chicago. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible from the investor relations section of Digital Realty Trust's website at www.digitalrealtytrust.com. The webcast will be archived on the Company website ... read more
• Idera Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of Preclinical Data on Cancer Immunotherapy with its Dual Agonist of Toll-like Receptors 7 and 8 --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 5:30 AM
  

  Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDRA) today announced the publication of data from studies of a dual agonist of Toll-like Receptor 7 (TLR7) and TLR8 in preclinical models of cancer. The Company created this first-in-class RNA-based dual agonist of TLR7 and TLR8 through its chemistry-based approach to ... read more
• CombinatoRx Announces Date of Its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 5:30 AM
  

  CombinatoRx, Incorporated (NASDAQ: CRXX) today announced that it currently plans to hold its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on September 8, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, at its offices located at 245 First Street, Third Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142. Stockholders of record as of July ... read more
• PepsiCo Issues Open Call for Innovation Incubator Program --- PURCHASE, N.Y., June 4
  Posted at 5:30 AM
  PepsiCo today launched an innovation incubator program called PepsiCo10, an open call for promising start-ups in media, communications and technology. In this unprecedented initiative, PepsiCo will select up to 10 aspiring entrepreneurial groups, match them with industry mentors, and join with them to activate pilot programs with PepsiCo brands. Entrepreneurs can find out more information about the PepsiCo10 and apply online now through June 24, 2010: www.pepsico10.com. PepsiCo is partnering on the program with global venture capital firm Highland Capital ... read more
• ANSYS Leader Honored with World Class Award by Southpointe CEO Association --- PITTSBURGH
  Posted at 5:25 AM
  

  ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) President and CEO Jim Cashman was honored last evening by the Southpointe CEO Association as part of its World Class Chief Executive Series. Cashman is the latest recipient of the association’s annual World Class CEO Award, joining the ranks of leaders from previously ... read more
• Epitec Group Awarded Microsoft GOLD Certified Partner --- SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 4
  Posted at 5:18 AM
  The Epitec Group, one of southeast Michigan's largest technology services and staffing providers is a newly designated Microsoft GOLD Certified Partner. As a certified GOLD partner, The Epitec Group provides the highest level of IT solutions available in the Microsoft network. "We are pleased to be among an elite group of companies world-wide that posses the highest level of technical skills possible," said Josie Sheppard, President of The Epitec Group, "although we already had to meet rigorous standards ... read more
• Kettering University Rolls out Kettering Mobile for ‘Smart Phones’ --- FLINT, Mich.
  Posted at 5:15 AM
  

  Kettering University rolled out a new web application called Kettering Mobile for use on “smart phones” -- like an iPhone, Droid or Blackberry, plus the new iPad -- during ceremonies in Flint on June 3. Kettering is the first university in Michigan to introduce this ... read more
• SenSage Announces Appointment of Joe Gottlieb as New President and Chief Executive Officer --- SAN FRANCISCO, June 4
  Posted at 5:05 AM
  SenSage, Inc. today announced that Joe Gottlieb has been named the company's new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Gottlieb, previously SenSage's vice president of marketing and business development, succeeds Jim Pflaging and will continue to focus on expanding the company's global leadership in SIEM and log management. Pflaging will remain in an advisory role to ensure an effective transition, having stepped down to spend more time with family and pursue new interests. "Strong customer adoption of SenSage security intelligence solutions ... read more
• Orexigen(R) Therapeutics to Speak at Jefferies 2010 Global Life Sciences Conference --- SAN DIEGO, June 4
  Posted at 5:01 AM
  Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:OREX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of obesity, today announced that the Company will be speaking at the Jefferies 2010 Global Life Sciences Conference. The details are as follows: Date: June 10, 2010 Time: 1:30pm Eastern Location: The Grand Hyatt, New York Speaker: Michael Narachi, Chief Executive Officer About Orexigen Therapeutics Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused ... read more
• The Medco Pharmacy: The Obvious Choice for Safety, Convenience and Savings on Long-Term Prescription Drugs --- FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Medco Health Solutions, Inc., (NYSE: MHS), one of the largest healthcare companies in the United States and prescription drug benefit manager for approximately 65 million members, recently launched a new consumer branding campaign around the character of Dr. Obvious, Ph.D. to drive home the message that people who use The Medco Pharmacy could save upwards of $300 on their long-term prescription drugs. The campaign leverages Medco's advanced pharmacy care model across a variety of advertising, marketing and social media ... read more
• Nile Therapeutics Receives Notice Related to Nasdaq Minimum Closing Bid Price Rule --- SAN MATEO, Calif., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Nile Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NLTX), a company focused on the development of novel therapeutics for heart failure patients, today announced that, on June 1, 2010, the Company received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that the minimum closing bid price of its common stock had fallen below $1.00 for 30 consecutive trading days, and therefore, Nile was not in compliance with Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2). The Company has been provided 180 calendar days, or until November 29, 2010, to ... read more
• BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Announces Board Authorization of up to $2 Million Share Repurchase Program --- LYNBROOK, N.Y., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BSTC; the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company developing first in class collagenase-based products, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $2 million of its outstanding common stock. This decision reflects the Company's continued commitment to increasing value for its stockholders and its confidence that it will achieve its goals. Pursuant to the repurchase program, over the next year the Company plans to repurchase stock through a broker in the open market, ... read more
• Cydcor Makes Contribution to Intrepid Museum Foundation in Honor of Board Member's Service in the U.S. Marines --- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Cydcor, the leading provider of face-to-face sales teams, has donated $1,000 to the Intrepid Museum Foundation's Sea, Air & Space Museum in honor of Board Member Dan Frederickson's service in the U.S. Marines. Frederickson served in the Marines from 1968 to 1970. He was a Sergeant (E-5) after 18 months service, including a year in Vietnam. New York City's Fleet Week honored the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps over Memorial Day weekend. As part of the celebrations, the Intrepid Sea, ... read more
• Brother® Mobile Solutions Confirms it is Now 100% Partner-Driven With Full Authorization for its 'At your side' Channel Partner Program --- BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  In August of 2009, Brother Mobile Solutions launched its new "At your side" Channel Partner Program, which is designed to enable its channel partners to help mobile workforce customers become more productive when providing services in the field. Effective June 1, 2010, Brother Mobile Solutions is excited to announce they are 100% partner-driven, with the full implementation of its authorized partner structure. "We spent a lot of time developing, launching and communicating our new channel program and are very gratified to ... read more
• BRC-Designed Pavilions At 2010 World Expo In Shanghai Welcomed More Than 1.3 Million Visitors In May --- BURBANK, Calif., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Since the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai opened on May 1(st), more than 1.3 million visitors have been entertained by the immersive guest experiences at two of the most popular pavilions: the USA Pavilion and the Information and Communications Pavilion (ICP), both of which were conceptualized, designed and produced by BRC Imagination Arts. Renowned for its award-winning approach to experience design, BRC combines innovative story telling with state-of-the-art technology to help companies -- and even countries -- bring their brands ... read more
• User Centric Evaluates the Jitterbug J User Experience --- CHICAGO, June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Trying to find a basic phone with no bells and whistles is becoming increasingly difficult. When you consider games, music, and text and picture messaging, the list of options a mobile phone has is seemingly endless. As mobile phones have evolved, they have been packed with tons of features resulting in a user experience that becomes increasingly complicated. If you are looking for something that can make and receive calls and send a simple text message, User ... read more
• Ascenta Therapeutics Licenses Cancer Drug Candidates to sanofi-aventis --- MALVERN, Pa., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Ascenta Therapeutics announced today the signing of a global collaboration and licensing agreement with sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) covering several early-stage agents being investigated for their potential to restore tumor cell apoptosis (programmed cell death). These orally-active, small-molecule drug candidates inhibit the interaction between HDM2 (Human Double Minute 2) and p53, removing a block to normal p53 tumor suppressor function and potentially enhancing cancer control and treatment. Under the terms of the agreement, Ascenta Therapeutics has given sanofi-aventis ... read more
• New Oncology Developer Ascalon International Inc. Announces Deal With CerRx Inc. --- SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 3
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Ascalon International Inc., a newly established oncology drug developer, today announced an agreement for an exclusive option to license CerRx Inc's intravenous (IV) fenretinide (4-HPR) product. Ascalon will continue its ongoing collaboration with CerRx but will assume full responsibility for development and commercialization for IV fenretinide. CerRx will receive developmental milestone payments and a share of certain sublicensee income and royalties. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed. "We are delighted to bring in IV fenretinide as the first ... read more
• Genomic Health Announces Results From the Largest Genomic Analysis of Localized Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting --- CHICAGO, June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHDX) today announced the first results from its collaboration with Pfizer Oncology to study early-stage renal cell carcinoma prognosis, which demonstrated a strong correlation between gene expression and recurrence risk in this patient population. The study, which will be presented in an oral presentation tomorrow (8 - 9:30 a.m. CT) at the ASCO annual meeting in Chicago, could lead to the development of a multi-gene diagnostic test that estimates the risk of recurrence following surgery ... read more
• Par Pharmaceutical Announces the Resignation of Its Chief Financial Officer --- WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 4
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PRX) today announced the resignation of Lawrence A. Kenyon, executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 30, 2010, to pursue other opportunities. Michael A. Tropiano, Par's Treasurer, will replace Mr. Kenyon. Mr. Tropiano, 52, joined Par in August 2005 as Vice President and Treasurer. During his tenure, Mr. Tropiano has led several initiatives including building a Financial, Planning and Analysis team, developing the Company's three-year strategic plan, as well the early redemption ... read more