Internet-based Attacks with Static Filtering, Stateful Packet Inspection and Threshold-Based Filtering West Des Moines, IA - ( December 7, 2011) – Icon Labs (www.iconlabs.com) a leading provider of embedded networking and security technology, today announced that UBM Electronics’ EDN has named their Floodgate-Packet Filter embedded firewall one of the “100 Hot Products of 2011.” The 2011 EDN Hot 100 highlights the electronics industry’s most significant products of the year based on innovation, significance, usefulness, and popularity. According to ... read more

The Principal® Dreamcatcher mobile application, a companion to the web Dreamcatcher tool from the Principal Financial Group®, has been added to the Apple App Store for iPhones. The Dreamcatcher is part of an integrated financial educational ... read more

Global adoption of biotech crop technology continues at unprecedented rates. During 2011, an additional 12 million hectares were planted representing an annual growth rate of 8 percent over 2010, according to Clive James author of the annual biotech crop report released today by ISAAA (International Service ... read more

Iowa-based e-commerce affiliation Web site, www.LarrysBestDeals.com, introduced its new online store today, displaying hundreds of consumer products. LarrysBestDeals.com, which operates as an affiliate retail Web site, recommends hundreds of products after sorting through affiliate partners' e-commerce Web sites. The site chooses its selection of products based on price, quality and customer reviews. Founder of LarrysBestDeals.com, Larry Schwinger, said, "Online shopping has always been easy, because it saves people the time and money associated with going to the mall. ... read more

Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $54 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Iowa including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network in the greater Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Iowa City and Sioux City areas, giving more Iowans access to the most advanced 4G LTE network in the world. The company's continuing investment to support Iowa's infrastructure required for economic development and robust business growth included: -- Adding new cell sites ... read more

Quality Plus Mfg, a developer and manufacturer of innovative farming and agricultural equipment, today announced the introduction of its latest innovation in grain conveyor technology. The new TC2 line of grain conveyors is now available through the Quality Plus network of independent dealers and distributors. The TC2 Conveyor Series is the newest product line in the Quality Plus portfolio and is the only line of top-carry conveyors capable of operating effectively at inclines up to 45 degrees. The TC2 line was ... read more

Military Advanced Education magazine has named Kaplan University in its listing of America’s Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities for 2012 for the fourth year in a row. “Military students often face unique circumstances while pursuing their education, and ... read more

For Hy-Vee shoppers, locating pie crust can now be as easy as saying "pie." The Midwestern supermarket chain has launched a mobile app for customers, making shopping easier, faster and more social. The smartphone app offers a number of interactive features to help customers with meal planning and preparation, gain access to store and pharmacy information and more. The app allows customers to: -- Locate Products: Customized by store, the voice-activated Product ... read more

Iowa families now have access to a new and innovative public school option with the announcement of the Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA). Offered by the Clayton Ridge Community School District, the online public school will serve students in the district and across the state in grades K-6 beginning next year, and will gradually expand to middle and high school in subsequent years. The district is currently accepting applications for IAVA. Iowa Virtual Academy will use curriculum, technology and ... read more

To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Lewis, Iowa, by activating a new cell site. The cell site improves coverage from downtown Lewis as follows: -- North to Jasper Road; -- South to Seattle Road; -- East to 620th Street; -- and West to the Pottawattamie County Line. The ... read more

Upset about SOPA or PIPA? Don't get mad, file a claim against Congress and make it official—and public. Online dispute resolution service PeopleClaim.com is waiving filing fees for anyone who wants to weigh in on the SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) ... read more

TaxACT, a giant in the digital tax preparation industry most recognized for its free federal tax solution, is making its Super Bowl debut with a commercial about the human truth of free. Get a sneak peek of TaxACT's Super Bowl Commercial at free.taxact.com (Photo: Business Wire) ... read more

Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), the leading media and marketing company serving American women, plans to report fiscal 2012 second quarter results on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, prior to the opening of U.S. stock markets. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090810/CG58830LOGO) A conference call will be held that day at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss the results. To listen, visit Meredith Corporation's Investor Relations section at www.meredith.com prior to the start of the call. An archive version of the formal remarks and the audio ... read more

Involta LLC, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa based provider of high availability colocation enterprise data centers, today announced that it has acquired the assets of SolutionPro, a data center and managed services provider located in Boise, Idaho. Under the terms of the agreement Ron Hetland, current CEO and majority owner of SolutionPro, will remain as President of the organization, which will be operated as a division of Involta. Reed Disney, current COO of the firm, will remain in place as ... read more

Quatro Composites(TM), a leader in design and fabrication of advanced composite structures, has been awarded a milestone contract to certify and produce Boeing 787 Dreamliner stowage bin fittings for the 787-9 model. "We are honored to be a part of this exciting new generation of aircraft," said Quatro Composites' President, Steve Roesner. "Boeing's strategy of converting metallic fittings to composite for its weight and cost benefits is perfectly in line with Quatro's vision and core competencies." Quatro Composites and the Boeing ... read more

Pharmaceutical marketers who need to calibrate multi-channel marketing and sales resources and spending to maximize ROI have limitless questions. SyntheSight(TM), a new proprietary pharmaceutical multi-channel marketing optimization methodology developed by RMi with a patent-pending IntelliScore(TM), provides actionable insights and ad hoc reporting to help brand leaders find answers. SyntheSight features two primary components: OptiView(TM), an online dashboard environment, provides an action-oriented view of program performance and recommendations to optimize results; and IntelliScore features a real-time customer interaction quotient reflecting engagement and ... read more

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) will issue a press release reporting its first quarter fiscal year 2012 financial results at approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 19, 2012. An investor conference call and simultaneous webcast to review the financial results will follow at 9:00 Eastern ... read more

Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) today issued the first payment at its new higher annual dividend rate of $1.53 per share. At today's closing price of $30.83, the new dividend yields a 5 percent annualized return to Meredith shareholders. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090810/CG58830LOGO) Meredith increased the dividend paid on its stock by 50 percent and also authorized the repurchase of $100 million of its stock on October 25. "These actions demonstrate Meredith's ability to generate significant free cash flow and our strong commitment ... read more

Bio-Research Products announced today that it is adding a liquid version of Glutathione Reductase (GR # 801) to its product line. The new Glutathione Reductase offers customers a choice between working with a solid, lyophilized (#800) or a liquid (#801) GR enzyme. Both versions are free of ammonium ions. Glutathione Reductase #801 has a specific activity of 20 IU/mg protein and an enzyme activity of 300 IU/mL. Glutathione Reductase is a part of test kits measuring human tissue for Reactive Oxygen ... read more

Pinnaclife Inc. of Coralville, Iowa announced today the upcoming scheduled dates for December's Healthy Holiday Demos at area Hy-Vee stores. While December is filled with Holiday cheer, it is also a time when many people put their diets and health on the back burner. Working with the Hy-Vee Registered Dietitians, the Pinnaclife Healthy Holiday Demos are designed to be very informal yet informative sessions about staying healthy during the holiday season. Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian, Ellen Ries commented, "Many people put ... read more