Tuesday, May 21, 2013

• Local Businesses Experience Unprecedented Success With Digital Loyalty Kiosks --- LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:45 AM
  Hundreds of businesses across North America are experiencing unparalleled success with TextEngage, a new digital loyalty system that uses text messaging to reward customers and increase sales. TextEngage is a new technology that was developed by iVision Mobile, a leading application provider for mobile marketing and communications. Since the official product launch in January of this year, the TextEngage kiosk has been deployed at over 600 businesses including restaurants, retail establishments, convenience stores, hair salons and more. TextEngage uses ... read more
• EngenderHealth Announces Key Steps to Achieve a Fistula-Free Generation --- NEW YORK, May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:43 AM
  To mark the first International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23, EngenderHealth recognizes the achievements to date in fistula prevention and treatment and calls for an end to this devastating women's health condition. EngenderHealth currently leads the Fistula Care project, the largest U.S. government-funded worldwide effort to address fistula, which affects an estimated 2 million women in Africa and Asia. Obstetric fistula is caused by obstructed labor without access to timely and skilled medical care, such as cesarean section. ... read more
• BIO Welcomes EPA Proposed Rule on New RFS2 Pathways --- WASHINGTON
  Posted at 8:40 AM
  

  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today welcomed the opportunity for public comment on proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) amendments and clarifications, which include new pathway determinations for advanced biofuels such as isobutanol and ethanol from crop residues. ... read more
• Military Families Confident In Their Own Financial Planners, First Command Reports --- FORT WORTH, Texas
  Posted at 8:38 AM
  

  At a time when defense downsizing is bringing new challenges to the lives of active-duty servicemembers, financial planners are continuing to earn the trust of their military clients. Recent survey findings from the First Command Financial Behaviors Index® reveal ... read more
• Salesforce.com Opens Lead Over Oracle, other CRM Vendors in Latest CRM Value Matrix from Nucleus Research --- BOSTON
  Posted at 8:33 AM
  

  Nucleus Research released the 2013 first half Technology Value Matrix for CRM, showing a fast-paced, competitive landscape with vendors who rapidly deliver social and mobile features as well as new business functionality such as analytics taking the lead. The matrix measures overall end-user value based on ... read more
• TerraLUX LED Retrofit Kit Earns ENERGY STAR® Certification --- LONGMONT, Colo.
  Posted at 8:30 AM
  

  TerraLUX Inc., an industry leader that designs, patents, and manufactures LED-based lighting solutions, announced today that its DLR7-H LED downlight retrofit kit has received ENERGY STAR® certification. The TerraLUX DLR7-H eliminates the need to constantly be changing out ... read more
• eG Innovations Announces Performance Management Webinars --- ISELIN, NJ
  Posted at 8:29 AM
  

  ISELIN, NJ -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 -- eG Innovations, the award-winning provider of automated performance management solutions for virtual, cloud and physical IT infrastructures, today announced the dates for its upcoming Webinar series. Highlights include: SAP Performance Management: Best Practices for Assuring High Performance of SAP Business Services When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm SGT (Singapore) Register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/736425089 5 Ways eG Innovations Ensures You Deliver a High Quality Citrix Service (Benelux) When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:00 am CEST (Amsterdam) Register ... read more
• Florida Blue Sales Center Recognized as One of the Top 10 for its Size in the United States and Canada --- JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:29 AM
  Florida Blue's BlueDirect Sales Center (BDSC) has been ranked among the top 10 for medium-sized call centers in all industries in North America (101-250 agents) for quality and effectiveness of customer service. This is the third year in a row that Florida Blue has won distinction from BenchmarkPortal, the leader in call center benchmarking. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120904/MM67207LOGO) Steve Snell, vice president, enterprise marketing, added, "This latest ranking is a tribute to the caliber of our sales team," he stated. "The fact that ... read more
• BD Board Declares Dividend --- FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:25 AM
  The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 49.5 cents per common share, payable on June 28, 2013 to holders of record on June 7, 2013. The indicated annual dividend rate is $1.98 per share. About BDBD 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 on ... read more
• Veran Medical Introduces vSupport(TM) Face-to-Face Virtual Support for Electromagnetic Navigation Customers --- PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:22 AM
  Veran announced today at the American Thoracic Society International Conference that they are partnering with SpotOn Surgical to launch vSupport(TM) face-to-face virtual support for their existing and growing customer base. The new vSupport product provides virtual customer support during navigation procedures for the lung, liver and kidneys. An experienced Veran clinical specialist is available to answer questions and enhance the navigation experience. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/PH18172-a )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/PH18172LOGO-b ) The vSupport program takes Veran's clinical support to a whole new level. Using ... read more
• Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Uninterruptible Power Supplies Division Announces the DiamondPlus™ 1100B Modular UPS Series --- WARRENDALE, Pa.
  Posted at 8:22 AM
  

  Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. launched the DiamondPlus™ 1100B Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Series. The DiamondPlus™ 1100B (DP1100B) is a modular, three phase, double conversion, on-line UPS that can be configured in 10kVA increments from 10kVA to 80kVA. The DiamondPlus™ 1100B complements the DiamondPlus™ 1100A UPS, ... read more
• XYMOGEN Receives SMART Award for Corporate Excellence in Health Care and Life Sciences Industry --- ORLANDO, FL
  Posted at 8:20 AM
  ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) -  Orlando-based nutraceutical company XYMOGEN announced today that it is the recipient of the 2013 SMART award for corporate excellence in the health care and life sciences industry from the Orlando chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). XYMOGEN is a family-owned, health-sciences company that researches, develops, and ... read more
• FDCServers.net Selects Zayo to Supply IP Connectivity Services --- BOULDER, CO
  Posted at 8:17 AM
  

  BOULDER, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 -- Zayo Group today announced that FDCServers.net LLC (http://www.fdcservers.net), a provider of unmetered dedicated servers, virtual dedicated servers and colocation, has selected Zayo to deliver 500Gbps+ of internet connectivity across North American and European major metro markets. This partnership will enable FDC to leverage Zayo's infrastructure and zColo facilities to offer high-speed bandwidth connectivity nationwide. FDC Customers now have access to Zayo's full suite of services in key markets including Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, ... read more
• Startup Aims to Change the Way We See Brake Lights Forever --- SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:17 AM
  Vectolabs, LLC. is raising funds to launch their patent pending brake light system they believe will change the brake light forever. Dubbed the Adaptive Perceptible Deceleration Indicator (APDI) by engineers at this innovative company, the product is designed to reduce the risk of rear end collisions by enhancing visibility. An onboard accelerometer and microprocessor coupled with automotive grade LEDs alleviates 3 major deficiencies of current brake light systems: (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/LA17902) -- Today's brake lights ... read more
• Microsoft Corp. Announces mcaConnect Winner for Industry Partner of the Year Award 2013 --- DENVER, May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:15 AM
  Microsoft Corp. announced yesterday that from the 3000+ entries submitted from partners' worldwide, Microsoft judges selected mcaConnect as Winner of the Microsoft Dynamics Industry Partner of the Year Award 2013. This achievement highlights the superior value mcaConnect delivers to its manufacturing customers with the Microsoft Dynamics AX services and solutions they provide. mcaConnect will be recognized for this award at the 2013 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, the company's premier annual event for industry partners, July 7-11 in Houston. (Logo: ... read more
• Top Philadelphia PR Firm Gregory FCA Named Finalist in Five Categories for National PR Awards --- ARDMORE, Pa.
  Posted at 8:14 AM
  

  Five publicity campaigns created by Gregory FCA, Philadelphia’s largest public relations agency and a top 50 agency nationwide, have been named finalists in the second annual Ragan’s PR Daily Awards. The awards recognize “the best of the best” campaigns in the PR and corporate communications industry. ... read more
• ExecuCar launches zTrip mobile app in Orlando and Tampa, Florida --- ORLANDO, Fla., May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:13 AM
  Orlando and Tampa Bay residents and visitors will have the option of booking an affordable sedan from ExecuCar for now or later on a new mobile app from ExecuCar. It's like hailing a taxicab, but a sleek black sedan shows up instead. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100209/LA52008LOGO) zTrip is competitively priced and promises to become a customer's go-to designated driver. It's perfect for going to dinner or late night clubbing, because all you have to do is tap "Pick me up now." ... read more
• Best New App, ProntoBux, Free Educational App Gives Cash Rebates for Downloading Financial Literacy E-Book --- LAS VEGAS, May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:10 AM
  A new smartphone app, ProntoBux, allows users to receive cash rebates in exchange for downloading financial literacy e-books. Currently available for Android and releasing soon on additional devices, the price of the book is charged to the user's phone bill and paid at a later date. Meanwhile, a cash rebate is deposited into the user's bank account within 24 hours in most cases, giving them access to funds, which could help get them through a tight financial period, people are ... read more
• ACRO Joins Coalition of Small Business Innovators --- WASHINGTON
  Posted at 8:09 AM
  

  The Association of Clinical Research Organizations announced today it has joined the Coalition of Small Business Innovators (CSBI). CSBI is a national, non-partisan coalition of organizations dedicated to stimulating sustained, private investment in small, highly innovative companies focusing on the ... read more
• Kimberly-Clark Professional Introduces New Wiping Solutions Designed to Meet Aviation Industry Needs --- ROSWELL, Ga., May 21, 2013
  Posted at 8:05 AM
  To address the unique needs of the aviation industry and help workers perform more productively and efficiently, Kimberly-Clark Professional is introducing a line of aviation-certified wiping solutions that meet the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 3819C (Aerospace industry requirement) and Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 15-5F (Boeing). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/CL18048LOGO) Kimtech Wipes for aviation are specifically engineered to perform in all areas of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) operations - including paint surface prep, engine maintenance and general-purpose cleaning. ... read more