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LoudCloud Systems, providers of the LoudCloud Learning Management Ecosystems for Higher Education and K12, believes that "One Size Does Not Fit All" when it comes to providing solutions faced by 21st century administrators, educators and learners. Supported by two new technologies, the Adaptive Reader Technology (ART) and the Behavioral Analytics Reporting System (BARS), LoudCloud's Learning Management Ecosystems are fully adaptive and can be configured to meet specific academic and technology needs of today's institutions, universities, and schools for a ... read more

DALLAS, February 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReportsnReports adds new market research report 'The Future of Distributed Generation' to its store. The shift to a distributed generation model will challenge the business model of existing traditional utilities and generators as the demand for centrally generated power falls. These companies will need to adapt if they are to survive. It will also have social implications that extend beyond the electricity system itself as consumers take control of where and how ... read more

Major General Thomas L. Wilkerson, former CEO of the U.S. Naval Institute, will appear on "Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies" (www.winningstrategies.net) on Friday, February 10 at 12:00 p.m. CT. General Wilkerson speaks as an internationally known expert on the full range of defense-related topics and has appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, CNN, National Public Radio, Fox News and the BBC. The General will discuss the current volatile situation in Iran, Israel's power to disrupt the Iranian military program, ... read more

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today reported its financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. ... read more

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: HGR) announced net sales of $248.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $21.6 million, or 9.5%, from $226.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Diluted earnings per share were $0.52 for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $0.02 in the same period in 2010. Adjusted diluted earnings per share, which excludes the costs to relocate the Company's corporate headquarters, costs related to acquisitions and costs ... read more

Entrust Inc. President and CEO Bill Conner was invited as an expert speaker to the U.S. Subcommittee on Communications and Technology's cybersecurity hearing in Washington D.C. Wednesday. The invitation to participate in the hearing, "Cybersecurity: Threats to Communications Networks and Private-Sector Responses," was offered by Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) to discuss threats to the nation's digital online commerce channels and communications networks. "Cybercrime poses a greater threat to the security of nations, corporations and individuals than ever before," said Conner. ... read more

The way in which teachers test students' knowledge is rapidly changing. The U.S Dept. of Education is demanding ways to measure higher order thinking that utilize next-generation digital assessments - specifically Common Core State Standards. A new book - "Technology-Based Assessments for 21st Century Skills: Theoretical and Practical Implications from Modern Research" - features top scholars in education discussing their research on how to best measure complex knowledge, skills, and abilities using technology-based assessments. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120208/CG49115) The ... read more

Novation, the leading health care supply contracting company owned by VHA and UHC, today announced that the Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) has signed an agreement to utilize and benefit from Novation's contracting and supply chain solutions. The CHCA Board of Directors chose Novation as the best supply cost reduction partner based on due diligence and recommendations by a member-led task force representing CHCA's children's hospital members with more than $2 billion in annual purchases. "The ... read more

My Virtual Neighbor (MVN), the first social network service focused on reducing crime by connecting people where they work and live, today announced a partnership with Crime Stoppers of Houston. Their union will allow MVN members to join a city-wide Crime Stoppers network online, and report crimes and share tips and techniques to help fellow Houstonians stay safe. "This partnership will provide a unique opportunity for Crime Stoppers to engage its audience in two-way communication," MVN founder Amit Mehta said. "Until ... read more

OrthoAccel® Technologies, Inc. developers of the AcceleDent(TM) System, a new device to accelerate orthodontic treatment, announced this week that a direct sales organization, including both field Territory Managers and inside telephone representatives, has been hired and is effective immediately. AcceleDent(TM) is a simple, removable appliance that an orthodontic patient wears in the mouth for 20 minutes daily to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. The device was cleared by FDA for use by patients in the United States in November ... read more

Archipelago Learning (NASDAQ: ARCL) announces the launch of its latest enhancements for award-winning Study Island, a web-based instruction, practice and learning program built from individual state testing standards. New features include virtual science labs for middle and high school students, ... read more

Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies, announced today a new strategic relationship with Regus, the world’s largest supplier of high definition public video communication rooms. Through the Regus network, Sabre Virtual Meetings will ... read more

ProspX, Inc., developer of the first on-demand search and sales collaboration solution for the commercial insurance industry, today announced that Thomas M. Cornish has agreed to lead the ProspX Advisory Council. The group, made up of top level executives, was formed for the ... read more

Mizuni, Inc. is pleased to announce its new solution, Mizuni Aspire. Mizuni Aspire is the next-generation platform that delivers secure, cloud-based data management solutions for our K-12 District Partners. Mizuni Aspire provides data visualization, proactive notifications and predictive analysis in ... read more

Zix Corporation (ZixCorp), (NASDAQ: ZIXI), the leader in email encryption services, has integrated transport layer security (TLS) delivery in the new release of ZixGateway®. Ideal for compliance and security officers, TLS email through ZixGateway reduces administration, enhances transparent delivery, provides ... read more

Pivot3®, Inc., the leading provider of unified storage and compute appliances, today announced the closing of a $23 million round of new equity financing, which will principally be used to fund expansion of its product development, sales and marketing activities. Pivot3 has been widely recognized for ... read more

B2B Marketing Strategist and President of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC (http://dawnwesterberg.com), Dawn Westerberg has announced that she will be speaking at the Texas Association of Certified Public Accountants (TACPA) Winter Meeting on Friday, February 17, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120208/LA49649LOGO) In her session "CPAs and Social Media," Westerberg will identify areas where Social Media can benefit small CPA firm, and single person firms in much the same way that networking and word of mouth referrals can benefit professionals. The session will provide advice on ... read more

GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GSB), a leading developer of secure information exchange solutions, announced today Desiree Smith has been appointed the Company’s interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer. She will be responsible for all financial and accounting ... read more

(TCEA, Booth #2339) - Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), reinforced its leadership in the interactive projector market with the introduction of a complete line of short throw and ultra-short throw interactive BrightLink projectors. All six models offer an interactive projector + pen combination with advanced connectivity options to project onto any existing whiteboard, wall or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface. Epson's three ultra-short throw BrightLink models offer dual pen interactivity and are the first interactive projectors with built-in annotation ... read more

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) announced today that Arthur T. Sands, M.D., Ph.D., Lexicon's president and chief executive officer, will present at the 2012 BIO CEO & Investor Conference in New York on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. At the conference, which is hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Dr. Sands will provide an overview on Lexicon's clinical development programs and milestones. A live webcast of the presentation will be available through Lexicon's ... read more