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Citi today announced that its Global Transaction Services business, acting through Citibank N.A., has been appointed by Sky-mobi Limited (Sky-mobi), a Cayman Islands company based in China, as the depositary bank for its NASDAQ-listed Level 3 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. Sky-mobi’s ADR program was established ... read more

The MMA (Mobile Marketing Association) (www.mmaglobal.com) today published "Guidelines and Best Practices in Mobile Price Promotions." Created by the MMA's Mobile Couponing Committee, the document is designed to provide marketers, merchants, wireless carriers and other ecosystem members with an industry-standard framework for using mobile coupons and rebates to increase sales and promote consumer loyalty. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090715/LA46363LOGO) Nearly 30 percent of U.S. consumers are interested in mobile coupons, according to a recent joint study by the MMA and Synovate, its official research partner. ... read more

In the spirit of holiday giving, iSkysoft Studio, a leading producer of Mac multimedia processing tools, today launches Christmas software giveaway and special offers including a free iPad to heat off the air of the season. The giveaway and special offer will last until Jan 16th, 2011. How to get gifts: (Choose any of the following three offers) -- Two Hot Software Giveaways, Big savings? As an experienced Mac app developer, iSkysoft Studio gives away two incredible apps -- iPhone Ringtone Maker ... read more

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will collaborate with Magneti Marelli in the design and development of the company’s in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), telematics and embedded software initiatives, under a five-year contract. Magneti Marelli designs and manufactures high-tech systems and components for the ... read more

Penguin Young Readers Group, one of the leading children's book publishers in the United States, in collaboration with Smashing Ideas, the leading digital media agency providing immersive and interactive entertainment, announces the release of The Little Engine That Could interactive children's book app on the App Store. The universal app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is based on Watty Piper's beloved classic and features iconic 1950's artwork, sound effects and moveable objects, and can be set to either 'follow ... read more

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights: -- Adapters extend power of Falcon III radios to variety of vehicles and dismounted personnel -- Harris wideband radios provide unprecedented situational awareness -- Falcon III radios becoming standard for advanced tactical communications Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $5.5 million order from the U.S. Marine Corps ... read more

VBL Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to the development of novel treatments for immune-inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced the initiation of a phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its lead compound, VB-201, among patients with elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein ... read more

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced today that it has supported the successful delivery of an information technology (IT) transformation program at Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. The improved IT infrastructure will help Fast Retailing strengthen its management processes through enhanced visibility across its global enterprise, and more efficient ... read more

Frayman Group, a leading provider of new business intake and risk management software for law firms, today announced that Kelley Drye & Warren LLP (“Kelley Drye”) has chosen Compliguard Protect, the legal industry’s most comprehensive information governance, confidentiality management and activity monitoring system, designed to proactively ... read more

OS33, a full-featured cloud-based IT delivery automation platform for MSPs, today announced its Quick Start Program, which provides a simple and low-risk opportunity for MSPs to offer cloud-based fully hosted IT. The unique MSP Quick Start Program provides new partners with a branded demo environment within 24 hours, giving them instant access to a comprehensive hosted IT automation platform and immediate go-to-market capability. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100810/NY47221LOGO ) Designed specifically to let new partners hit the ground running, OS33 Quick Start provides MSPs ... read more

CyberTech International, the world's fastest-growing and 3rd largest call recording provider, is rounding out 2010 - its 25th year in operation - with another very successful year, which includes double-digit percentage growth, new global contracts, an office in India, additional staff and a number of industry-first product innovations. CyberTech's Release 6, for example, announced in Q3 of this year, included CyberTech Myracle Plus (among the lowest per-channel call recording solution) and CyberTech MAX (first unlimited scalability call recording solution). "The needs ... read more

11Rush.com's iPhone application has just hit the Apple App Store and the on-the-go fantasy football app is available for free. 11Rush.com is a weekly fantasy football platform dedicated to for-money games, and is owned and operated by Footbo Ltd, the global leader and provider of interactive sports sites and 11Rush users go up against family, friends and co-workers in either public or private competitions, depending on their preference. Picking a team has never been as easy with no salary cap or ... read more

Today BWise, the global leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management software, released the latest version of its Enterprise GRC platform. With its 4.1.2 release, BWise enables customers to better understand and manage their risks, including the risk of non-compliance and run their risk management and compliance processes as normal business processes. This will ultimately pull users into a flow by streamlining processes from a whole new perspective. Further, business performance is driven by enabling more focused, efficient and accurate users. BWise 4.1.2 provides new capabilities for ... read more

Wipro Technologies, the Global Consulting, System Integration and Outsourcing Business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), today announced that it has been awarded the ‘2010 Outstanding Corporate Award' for contribution to the Embedded systems and Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) industry segment. The '2010 Leadership Awards for the ... read more

Freelancer.com, the world's largest outsourcing marketplace which connects small business with freelancers from around the world, today acquired LimeExchange.com, the online services run by Lime Labs LLC. LimeExchange.com boasted over 80,000 freelancers from 223 countries and regions worldwide, and adds to Freelancer.com's userbase of almost 2 million globally. Freelancer.com will migrate LimeExchange's users to the Freelancer.com platform, as well as provide two months of free gold membership. Ongoing projects on LimeExchange will also be migrated to Freelancer.com on request at ... read more

See video from Purina at: http://www.thenewsmarket.com/Releases/StoryDetailPage.aspx?GUID=b26fd4d5-31b9-41ec-833b-57cdafec9394&lr=ls# To help spread goodness this holiday season and empower consumers to give goodness in ways they might not be able to on their own, Purina ONE® beyOnd(TM) is giving away $1 Million in ONE day. The campaign took place on Monday, December 20, in celebration of its newest product, beyOnd(TM). Josh Lucas is teaming up with Purina ONE® to give away hundreds of thousands of dollars in New York to help nonprofit organizations that ... read more

See video from UNICEF at: http://www.thenewsmarket.com/Releases/StoryDetailPage.aspx?GUID=00da54eb-e081-4621-bf6f-441fa4fc870a UNICEF and Italian NGO AVSI, with the support of the Government of the Netherlands are collaborating on an education in emergencies program in The Democratic Republic of the Congo to give displaced children like Ujumbe Kiwabantu, 12, the opportunity to continue their studies and provide a sense of normalcy during this tenuous time. About thenewsmarket.com thenewsmarket.com delivers free broadcast- and streaming-quality video and multimedia content directly to media around the world, 24/7. More than 25,000 media outlets ... read more

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: VOL) today reported that it has received an additional extension for continued listing and trading of the Company’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange and has entered into amendments to the agreements relating to its $150 million accounts receivable ... read more

Atrinsic, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATRND), a marketer of direct to consumer subscription products and an Internet search-marketing agency, announced today that NASDAQ has notified the Company that it has regained compliance with the minimum $1.00 bid price requirement for continued listing and, accordingly, the Company’s securities will ... read more

Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) announced that Thomas Gutierrez has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Gutierrez, age 62, currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), a global ... read more