Contemporary Apparel Manufacturer Selects Vertica Analytic DatabaseBILLERICA, Massachusetts - - Market-leading columnar, MPP analytic DBMS chosen to reduce cost of data warehousing terabytes of retail data in North America and Europe Zensar Solutions Chosen for Low Cost Airline in AustraliaPUNE, India - - Jetstar Partners With Zensar for Multiple Cost Optimisation Services Zensar Technologies (BSE: 504067, NSE :ZENSARTECH, ISIN :INE520A01019, the leading global IT and BPO services provider, today announced the successful delivery of application development and support and BPO services to Jetstar Airways. The success in this area is one more example of Zensar’s successful impact sourcing service, which has been specially designed to enable significant reduction of technology and process costs for recession hit sectors and firms. NetDespatch Helps Seabourne Express Streamline Global ServicesMARLOW, England - Seabourne Express Courier has opened up new frontiers in international express delivery services, thanks to web software from NetDespatch. The Velocity International software as a service (SaaS) provides a user-friendly method for customers to book and track shipments online from any country to anywhere in the world. Used by Seabourne offices worldwide, including their recently acquired Air Action business, the intuitive browser-based system is helping the company to compete globally for new business. Canadian Solar Obtained Development Rights for a 500 MW Project in ChinaONTARIO, Canada - Canadian Solar Inc. (”the Company”, “Canadian Solar” or “we”) (Nasdaq: CSIQ) today announced it obtained rights to design, install, operate, and maintain a 500 MW solar power plant system. Under a letter of intent with the Administration Committee of Baotou National Rare Earth Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone (”CPT”) in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, the solar power plant will be located in CPT. BP Awards Large Deal to Infosys TechnologiesBANGALORE, India - - Oil and Gas Company Leverages Infosys Industry Expertise and Technology Leadership Entrée Gold Finalizes Agreement With HoneyBadger ExplorationVANCOUVER, Canadá - Entrée Gold Inc. (TSX:ETG; NYSE Amex:EGI; Frankfurt:EKA - “Entrée” or the “Company”) announces that the Company has completed due diligence and received regulatory approval for the option agreement with HoneyBadger Exploration Inc. (TSX.V:TUF - “HoneyBadger”) previously announced on July 23, 2009. Computerware Provides US-Made Patton Networking Equipment to Federal Government on GSA ScheduleGAITHERSBURG, Maryland and VIENNA, Virginia - - Federal agencies and U.S. military can procure Patton’s high-quality network equipment, made in the U.S.A., from the GSA schedule easily and cost-effectively, thanks to Computerware’s exclusive government discounts and longstanding customer relationships Bavarian Nordic in Negotiations With the US Authorities for the Further Development of IMVAMUNE(R)KVISTGAARD, Denmark - Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) announced today that the US authorities have initiated negotiations for a new contract to develop a freeze-dried version of the IMVAMUNE(R) smallpox vaccine. This potential new project will have no influence on the ongoing RFP-3 BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) contract for the procurement of 20 million doses of IMVAMUNE(R) and the licensure of the current liquid-frozen formulation, but represents an additional business opportunity. Pension Insurance Corporation Insures the Walthamstow Stadium Limited Retirement Benefits SchemeLONDON - Pension Corporation, a leading provider of risk management solutions to defined benefit pension funds, today announces that the Trustee of Walthamstow Stadium Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme has accepted a proposal to insure its benefits with Pension Insurance Corporation (”PIC”). The pension scheme has assets of GBP19 million. DQ Entertainment PLC (”DQE”) Signs Asian Broadcast Deal With Nick India for ‘Casper’HYDERABAD, India - DQE, (AIM: DQE) the AIM-listed animation, gaming and live action media company today announced an exclusive broadcast deal with Viacom18 for the 3D animated TV series Casper. The series will be broadcast on Viacom18’s kids channel Nick, from November 2009 across the entire South Asia. DQE along with Classic media and Moonscoop have sold the series world wide and it is already launched successfully on TF1 in France. Santaris Pharma A/S Forms Strategic Alliance With Shire plc to Develop RNA-Based Medicines for the Treatment of Rare Genetic DisordersHOERSHOLM, Denmark - - Santaris Pharma A/S and Shire plc to Engage in a Multi-Year Research Program Utilizing Santaris Pharma’s Proprietary Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) Drug Platform to Identify and Select Drug Candidates Against Certain Targets for the Treatment of Rare Genetic Disorders Health Robotics Receives Overwhelming Support from its Customers for its McKesson-CytoCare PartnershipBOZEN, Italy - Health Robotics today reported that on the heels of its recent partnership announcement with McKesson, it has received categorical support from virtually all of its 13 North American customers in just a few days since the partnership was publicly announced. While several customers’ hospital policies prevent them from publicly commenting on industry events, a few reactions to the McKesson-Health Robotics partnership [CytoCare Robot only] were cleared for publication. Rogers International Commodity Index (RICI) Committee Adjusts Index WeightsMIAMI - Jim Rogers and Beeland Interests, Inc. announced today the following adjustments to the Rogers International Commodity Index(R) (RICI(R)). Itau Unibanco and Porto Seguro Announce Signing of Operational AgreementSAO PAULO - Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (”Itau Unibanco”) and Porto Seguro S.A. (”Porto Seguro”) disclose to the market that on August 23, 2009, they entered into an alliance aimed at the unification of residence and automobile insurance operations, in addition to an Operational Agreement for the exclusive offer and distribution of homeowner and auto insurance products to clients of Itau Unibanco’s branch network in Brazil and Uruguay (”Alliance”). Neverblue and It’s Just Lunch Sign Agency Agreement for AustraliaVICTORIA, Canada - Neverblue, a premier global lead generation network, announced today that it has signed an exclusive agency agreement with the largest offline dating service in the world, It’s Just Lunch. The agreement appoints Neverblue as the exclusive agent in Australia, where It’s Just Lunch has over a half dozen offices. Thomson Reuters Selects Corvil for low Latency Monitoring & Optimization of Their Global InfrastructureLONDON and NEW YORK - Corvil, innovator of electronic trading and market data latency management systems, today announced Thomson Reuters Markets division as a new client of CorvilNet, the company’s core software platform. CorvilNet monitors, analyzes and optimizes electronic trading and market data applications against ultra-low latency objectives. Corvil, with operations in New York, London and Dublin, serves a global client base spanning exchanges; alternative trading platforms; proprietary trading groups; investment banks; broker-dealers; high-frequency and automated market making trading firms; hedge funds; and market service providers. 3’s Mobile Data Customer Can Sleep Tonight Without Any WorriesSTOCKHOLM - 3’s Mobile data customers in Sweden and Denmark can now with “3Secure Storage” easily store and backup their photographs, videos, music and other files direct over 3’s mobile data net. The stored files and folders can easily be sent to and shared with colleagues, friends and family. The only thing you need is to be connected to the Internet. An automatic and regular backup of your computer is also included in the service. DediPower Teams up With .net AwardsREADING, England - DediPower today announces an affiliation with the .net Awards, in which the UK provider of managed hosting and data centre solutions will host the awards website and sponsor the coveted Innovation of the Year Award. HDFC Bank Implements All New, Powerful INTELLECT GUB - Credit Decisioning System From Polaris SoftwareCHENNAI, India - - A Powerful Credit Decision Engine That Enables Effective Customer Targeting and Credit Risk Management AccuVein Sells Multiple AV300s to First European CustomerCOLD SPRING HARBOR, New York - - European Shipping of AccuVein’s Vein Illumination Device Initiated Maxatec Enters into Distribution Agreement with Group Sense Mobile-Tech Ltd Adding GSML’s Handheld Information Products to the Maxatec Range of Mobile Computing DevicesALTRINCHAM, England - Maxatec has signed an agreement with Group Sense Mobile-Tech Limited “GSML”, Hong Kong, to distribute its range of mobile computing devices in the United Kingdom. Northrop Grumman Selected for Next Stage of Competition to Provide Joint Operations Centre for Royal Brunei Armed ForcesLONDON - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by Brunei’s Ministry of Defence as one of the two suppliers that will go forward to the next phase of the competition to provide a Joint Operations Centre command and control capability for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. New Lighthouse Displays at American Airlines Center to Add More Excitement to Mavericks and Stars GamesDALLAS - Installation has begun on the first 1080×1920 high definition video screen in an NBA or NHL facility. The Lighthouse LED screens are part of a large scale technological renovation project at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The new digital screens will increase video throughout the facility by 300 percent. Working with long time partner, TS Sports, 25 Lighthouse LED screens, including four 1080p full HD screens on the center hung display, will be installed at the facility. The upgrade will be completed over the summer for the 2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks’ and Dallas Stars’ seasons. ONDAS Media Agrees Content Deal and Development of Tailored Radio Channels with Rotana Audio & VideoMADRID - ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, has today announced it has signed an agreement with Saudi-based media giant Rotana Audio & Video. This strategic partnership allows ONDAS Media to broadcast artists’ songs, interviews, concerts and related content owned by Rotana to satellite radio customers across Europe. The agreement with Rotana also includes the development of tailored radio channels and their possible monetization before ONDAS’ full service launch in 2012. A part of Kingdom Holding’s interests, Rotana Audio & Video is the leading TV and radio broadcaster in the Middle East. With more than 100 artists under contract, Rotana Audio & Video is also one of the region’s largest recording labels. ICE Clear Europe Clears Euro 51 Billion in Third Week of European CDS Processing; Announces New CDS Clearing MemberLONDON - IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced ICE Clear Europe(R) cleared 734 transactions totaling Euro 50.8 billion (US$72.1 billion) in credit default swap (CDS) indexes during the week of August 10. Open interest reached Euro 6.6 billion (US$9.4 billion). LifeLock Expands its Billing and Partner Management Infrastructure - MetraTechLONDON and BOSTON - MetraTech (www.metratech.com/), the charging, billing, settlement and customer care product provider announced that LifeLock, Inc., a leader in proactive identify theft protection, has chosen MetraNet(TM) as its billing, customer care and partner management solution. Pagemasters’ Editorial Production Services Launched in North AmericaSYDNEY - Australian editorial production house Pagemasters has announced a deal that will lead to the services it pioneered in Australasia being offered to newspapers in North America. IT Partnership Secures Three Year National Scottish Police ContractLONDON - A partnership of leading IT service companies, led by Buying Solutions Prime Contractor Infotech Enterprises and consortium partners GGP Systems and Infoshare, have successfully bid for a competitive Tender issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS), to provide a centralised address gazetteer for police services across Scotland. Fluor Corporation Extends its Contract for AVEVA PlantHOUSTON - AVEVA Group plc (LSE:AVV), the leading provider of plant design and engineering lifecycle solutions, today announced that Fluor Corporation, one of the world’s largest publicly owned engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management companies, has extended its contract with AVEVA. UBM Announces Partnership with AIM to Produce First Virtual Trade Show in the Auto Identification MarketPRINCETON, New Jersey - - Track & Trace Billed as First 100% Online Exhibition and Conference Speed-Trap Real-Time Information Allows Leading Hotel Company to Identify $3 Million Lost OpportunityNEWBURY, England - - Speed-Trap’s Customer Insight Technology and Real-Time Information is Used by Hilton Hotels to Analyse Performance and Customer Interaction on new Website and Improve Customer Relationship Management BancTec Opens the Book on New Multi-Vendor Services (MVS) Relationship With Tech LogicDALLAS - - Comprehensive MVS solutions for provider of library material handling equipment to include installation, preventative maintenance and break/fix services TAM and Air China Sign Codeshare AgreementSAO PAULO - - Customers from both companies can enjoy an integrated network and outstanding service on their flights CHRISTUS Health Selects Five Elsevier Clinical Decision Support Solutions to Transform Care Delivery for Patients, Physicians, Nurses and PharmacistsPHILADELPHIA - - Partnership with Elsevier Facilitates Continuation of System’s Nine-Year “Journey to Excellence”; Elsevier Becomes Primary Information Source for Clinicians Australia’s Port Kembla Coal Terminal Selects Quintiq to Maximise Throughput and Coal Chain EfficienciesMELBOURNE, Australia - Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) has chosen Quintiq to maximize its current capacity capabilities and provide seamless integration across its coal supply chain. The implementation, being handled by Quintiq, began in July and will be completed in early 2010. |
