Tuesday, May 25, 2010

• Analog FastSPICE Multi-Core Parallel Delivers up to 50x Speedup --- SANTA CLARA, Calif.
  Posted at 9:30 AM
  

  Berkeley Design Automation, Inc., provider of the Analog FastSPICE™ unified circuit verification platform (AFS Platform), today announced the AFS Multi-Core Parallel operating mode (AFS MCP). AFS MCP automatically runs corners, sweeps, and Monte Carlo iterations in parallel on separate cores on up to 8-core shared-memory systems. ... read more
• SciQuest Adds Key Business and Industry Expertise with Appointment of Jeffrey T. Barber and Timothy J. Buckley to Board of Directors --- CARY, N.C.
  Posted at 9:29 AM
  

  SciQuest, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand strategic procurement and supplier enablement solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey T. Barber and Timothy J. Buckley to its board of directors. Barber and Buckley have decades of experience building and growing ... read more
• Small Businesses to Have Access to Complimentary Online Webcasts Featuring Small Business Experts as a Result of Partnership Between Charter Business(R), Bloomberg Television and Cisco --- ST. LOUIS, May 25
  Posted at 9:28 AM
  Charter Business® is demonstrating its commitment to the local small business community by offering Solutions for Small Business (SFSB), the second set in a series of free, video Webcasts for small business executives, in collaboration with Bloomberg Television®, Cisco and 14 of the nation's top cable companies. The webcasts offer direct access to leading experts, who provide advice on topics critical to helping small businesses thrive, such as boosting productivity and protecting customer data. The first set of webcasts was ... read more
• College Students Prefer Print Over Digital Textbooks --- OBERLIN, Ohio, May 25
  Posted at 9:27 AM
  Even with new digital handheld gadgets, smart phones, pads, and laptops glued to every college student's hand, 74% still prefer to use a printed textbook when taking a class, according to the findings of a new Student Watch study conducted by OnCampus Research, a division of the National Association of College Stores (NACS) that helps companies better understand the college market. The survey also found that 53% of students were unsure about purchasing digital textbooks or would not consider buying them ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds The Top 10 Pharmaceutical Companies in Latin America: Growth Performance, Strategies and SWOT Analysis --- NEW YORK, May 25
  Posted at 9:21 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The Top 10 Pharmaceutical Companies in Latin America: Growth performance, strategies and SWOT analysis http://www.reportlinker.com/p0201022/The-Top-10-Pharmaceutical-Companies-in-Latin-America-Growth-performance-strategies-and-SWOT-analysis.html The leading pharmaceutical companies in Latin America comprise multinational companies and domestic players. Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela and Argentina remained the major markets in Latin America with a market share of around 90%. This report provides an insight into the current state of the Latin American pharmaceutical industry, market structure, pricing, regulation, as well as evolving ... read more
• BD Board Declares Dividend --- FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 25
  Posted at 9:21 AM
  The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per common share, payable on June 30, 2010 to holders of record on June 9, 2010. The indicated annual dividend rate is $1.48 per share. About BD BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds Google vs. Apple: Clash of the Titans --- NEW YORK, May 25
  Posted at 9:19 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Google vs. Apple: Clash of the Titans http://www.reportlinker.com/p0200516/Google-vs-Apple-Clash-of-the-Titans .html Google and Apple, the two titans of the Information Age, have entered into head-to-head competition in several overlapping markets. Google's foray into operating systems and browser markets, and Apple's incursion into web services have pitted the two companies squarely against each other. With battle lines drawn, the two companies are locking horns in the areas of devices and operating ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds Western European Regional Telecoms Overview --- NEW YORK, May 25
  Posted at 9:18 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Western European regional telecoms overview http://www.reportlinker.com/p0201833/Western-European-regional-telecoms-overview.html This report provides an overview and analysis of the financial and operational performance of the major telcos in Western Europe. Introduction Key messages Revenues Profitability The impact of mobile Operational metrics NGA developments To order this report: Telecommunication Services Industry: Western European regional telecoms overview More Market Research Report Check our Company Profile, SWOT and Revenue Analysis! Nicolas Bombourg Reportlinker Email: nbo@reportlinker.com ... read more
• Pivotal Leaders Network Announces Its 2010 Prospective Clean Technology Business Leaders in the Northwest --- PORTLAND, Ore., May 25
  Posted at 9:18 AM
  Pivotal Investments, along with presenting sponsors Perkins Coie, Ernst & Young, the Portland Development Commission and the University of Oregon, today announced the Pivotal Leaders for 2010 (http://www.pivotal-leaders.com), a community-nominated and peer-selected network of the top prospective clean technology business leaders with ties to the Northwest. More than 600 nominations were received following the launch of Pivotal Leaders in February. The nominees themselves then selected the final 32 Pivotal Leaders: entrepreneurial business leaders who have the talent and business acumen ... read more
• SolutionsDevelopers Hosts Roundtable on Enterprise Architecture --- DULLES, Va.
  Posted at 9:14 AM
  

  Today the SolutionsDevelopers Corporation announced the May meeting of its Technology Leadership Roundtable. The roundtable welcomed Branko Primetica, Vice President for eGlobalTech, as this month’s keynote speaker. At the meeting, Mr. Primetica focused ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds Global Top 10 Mobile Phone Companies Industry, Financial and SWOT Analysis --- NEW YORK, May 25
  Posted at 9:14 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Top 10 Mobile Phone Companies Industry, Financial and SWOT Analysis http://www.reportlinker.com/p0201750/Global-Top-10-Mobile-Phone-Companies--Industry-Financial-and-SWOT-Analysis.html Introduction This report analyzes the global mobile phones market in terms of market size (estimation based on number of shipments to end-users, including both new uptake and renewal purchases), key drivers and resistors, trends and competitive positioning. It includes profiles of the top ten companies in the industry along with 5-year financial analysis and in-depth SWOT analysis. Scope *Performance of the ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds Reformatting News & Magazine Media --- NEW YORK, May 25
  Posted at 9:12 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Reformatting News & Magazine Media http://www.reportlinker.com/p0201754/Reformatting-News--Magazine-Media.html Introduction A collaborative study between Ovum IT and Ovum Telecoms looking that the commercial challenges facing traditional news and magazine publishing, and the potential for leading edge technology strategies to reestablish a sustainable model for this industry. Scope *An analysis of the commercial landscape for newspaper and magazine media *Technology and commercial strategy for publisher product and audience growth, covering the iPad and digital editions *The market opportunity for ... read more
• SES Provides Additional Capacity in the Middle East for U.S. Government --- MCLEAN, Va.
  Posted at 9:11 AM
  SES WORLD SKIES, U.S. Government Solutions today announced it has signed a major capacity agreement with ARTEL to extend U.S. Government communications capabilities in the Middle East. ARTEL has taken service on four full Ku-band transponders (144 MegaHertz) on ... read more
• FormFast Announces Forum for Healthcare Executives and Current Users --- ST. LOUIS
  Posted at 9:09 AM
  

  FormFast, a leading provider of enterprise workflow solutions, today announced its 2010 FormFast Executive Summit and User Group Meeting. The two-day event will provide a forum for discussing critical issues facing hospitals and how professionals can effectively meet industry challenges. The free event, which will take ... read more
• Crydom, Ohmite & Keystone Honor Newark with Distribution Awards --- CHICAGO
  Posted at 9:07 AM
  

  Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor in the Americas, is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the President Elite Award from Ohmite, the Gold Supplier Award from Keystone and ... read more
• Genzyme Receives FDA Approval for Lumizyme for Pompe Disease --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 9:06 AM
  

  Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ) announced today that the FDA has granted U.S. marketing approval for Lumizyme™ (alglucosidase alfa), produced at the 4000 liter (L) bioreactor scale at its manufacturing facility in Geel, Belgium. Lumizyme is the first treatment approved in the United States specifically to treat ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds Medical Device Distributors - Global --- NEW YORK, May 25
  Posted at 9:05 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Medical Device Distributors - Global http://www.reportlinker.com/p0202115/Medical-Device-Distributors---Global.html This register contains information about more than 6,600 medical device distributors around the world. The register includes distributors from more than 60 countries from Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Americas. The register includes the following information about the distributors: * company name * contact information * products that the company is distributing * contact person To order this report: Medical Devices Industry: Medical Device Distributors - Global More Market Research ... read more
• Mimomonitors.com Introduces the Mimo 720-F 'Flex Screen' Touchscreen Monitor Specially Designed for Mounting Applications --- PRINCETON, N.J., May 25
  Posted at 9:04 AM
  Mimomonitors.com, the leading online retailer of USB-driven mini-monitors, is pleased to announce the availability of its newest product, the Mimo 720-F "Flex Screen" Touchscreen Monitor. The development of the 720-F was fueled specifically by Mimo consumer demand, as so many customers requested an easily-mountable touchscreen monitor. Based on the popular Mimo Mobile Slider series, the 720-F comes with a VESA 75 Standard-compatible back bracket (and four screws), allowing the user to mount on wall brackets, adjustable arm brackets, plus auto ... read more
• Yext™ Launches Free Service at TechCrunch Disrupt for Local Businesses to Take Control of Their Online Reputation --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 9:03 AM
  

  TechCrunch Disrupt -- Yext (www.yext.com), the most innovative provider of online advertising for local businesses, today launched Yext Rep, the first online real-time reputation management service for local businesses. The free service provides business owners with a clear and accurate picture of how they are ... read more
• Peregrine’s New SP5T RF Switch Offers High Isolation for Infrastructure Apps --- SAN DIEGO
  Posted at 9:02 AM
  

  Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation, a leading supplier of high- performance RF CMOS and mixed-signal communications ICs, today announced the new PE42451 SP5T (single pole five throw) RF switch. The newest IC in the RF switch portfolio, designed on Peregrine’s UltraCMOS™ silicon-on-sapphire (SOS) process technology, delivers exceptional ... read more