Rose & Sky Launches Flagship StrategyGEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman - - Adds Two Independent Directors to Fund Board Rose & Sky Investments (Cayman) Ltd. (”Rose & Sky”), today announced that the Rose & Sky Europe Fund (Sedol: B617H22) was launched on 31st August 2009. Health Robotics Continues Global Expansion Into Oceania With Device Technologies Australia’s Strategic PartnershipBOZEN, Italy - Health Robotics today announced that it has signed an exclusive five-year strategic partnership with Device Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. for its revolutionary CytoCare(TM) Robot. This strategic agreement enables Device Technologies Australia to achieve its goal of safely, accurately and cost-effectively automating the preparation of Oncology I.V. Admixtures to complement its other market-leading Oncology and Surgery Robotic solutions. Matrox Graphics Announces New Distribution Partnership with Man and MachineLONDON - - Value added distributor to offer entire Matrox multi-display graphics product line to the UK digital design market Investment in International Services is Paying Dividends at NeverblueVICTORIA, Canada - Neverblue, a premier global lead generation network today announced the launch of new localized services for the European marketplace. Neverblue now offers multiple language support for the affiliate interface on their proprietary lead tracking platform and rapid payment terms to quality publishers. Euros, British Pounds and Australian Dollars, as well as US Dollars, are accepted. Occlutech and IZASA Obtains Favourable Ruling in Proceeding Initiated by AGA Medical in SpainZURICH - Occlutech AG, the leading European developer of products for septal closure, today announced that, together with its partner in Spain IZASA SA, it defeated a request for an injunction against sales and marketing activities in Spain, launched at the Commercial Court I of Barcelona, Spain by its U.S. competitor AGA Medical. Yamaha Announces USB Microphone Speakers With High-Quality Voice and Audio for Skype UsersTOKYO - Yamaha Corporation (hereinafter Yamaha) has announced the development of SoundGadget “PSG-01S” and Projectphone “PJP-25URS”, both Skype-certified speakerphones with high-quality voice and audio. Yamaha plans to begin shipments in September 2009 to Europe and the United States. Maurel & Prom : Farm in to Artumas Assets in Tanzania and MozambiquePARIS - Mnazi Bay, Tanzania: Maurel & Prom will farm in to a 38.22% participating interest in the Mnazi Bay permit, with a 47.775% participating interest for Exploration Operations (the difference being due to Tanzanian Petroleum Development Corporation’s (TPDC) 20% participating interest in all but Exploration Operations). BusinessesForSale.com - Flying High Despite the DownturnLONDON - Business sales marketplace www.BusinessesForSale.com has seen a 100% increase in traffic during the last 12 months. In terms of market share and lead generation, BusinessesForSale.com now holds top position worldwide. Pcubed Works With Microsoft to Successfully Launch Office, Visio, Project, and SharePointPHOENIX - The Microsoft Wave 14 Launch team is tasked to coordinate and execute a successful launch of Office, Visio, Project, and SharePoint within the United States. The expectation is to do more with less, driving launch activities through existing operating models and marketing engines — balancing the independent needs of a broad group of stakeholders, addressing increased competition, and ensuring alignment and synchronization with world-wide strategies. Australia Post Now Accepting British Passport ApplicationsMELBOURNE, Australia - Australia Post is the first non-British Government agency anywhere in the world to be granted the ability to accept British passport applications. Clearwater Partners With Thermalfrost Inc. to Test Commercialization of Energy Recovery TechnologyHALIFAX, Canada - Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership (”Clearwater”) announced today that it has signed an agreement to partner with energy company Thermalfrost Inc. to commercialize energy recovery technology that will use waste heat harnessed from vessel engines to provide onboard freezing capacity while processing at sea. Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG Monthly Update For August 2009LONDON - Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) is a Guernsey closed-ended investment company traded on Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext under the ticker symbol “TFG”. Aconex Selected for Luton’s Building Schools for the Future ProgrammeLONDON - Aconex has been selected by Wates Construction to provide its web-based collaboration system to Luton Borough Council’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. Aconex will be used to manage information and link the public and private sector parties involved in the projects. Standard Bank Metals Trading and Risk Management Goes Live With BradyLONDON - Brady plc (AIM: BRY), the leading supplier of trading, risk management and settlement solutions to the metals and commodities sectors, has announced today that Standard Bank Plc are the first to use Brady’s new interface to LME SMART (the London Metal Exchange System for Matching and Registering Trades). Using the Brady interface, LME member firms are now able to connect directly to the LME’s matching system, which will forward trades to the London Clearing House (LCH) for clearing. Standard Bank went live with Trinity v600 a year ago for one of its core businesses, Base Metals, having used different components of Brady technology for a number of years for the risk management of its precious and base metal businesses. Strengthened Management Structure at Orient-Express HotelsHAMILTON, Bermuda - Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH) (www.orient-express.com), owners or part-owners and managers of 50 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, today announced changes to its management structure, designed to strengthen the senior team to serve the needs of the business going forward. Novasep Gains SafeBridge(R) “Potent Compound Safety Certification” for its Le Mans FacilityPOMPEY, France - Novasep is pleased to announce that its site in Le Mans - France, specialized in the development and manufacturing of Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAIs), has received the “Potent Compound Safety Certification” from SafeBridge(R) Consultants, Inc. Matrox Announces Partnership with the Control Room Group by AVI-SPL to Power Customised Video Display Wall SolutionsMONTREAL - - AVI-SPL’s Control Room Group leverages Matrox technology to deploy advanced display controllers for large-scale visualisation display wall installations running mission critical applications TechInsights Sells European Business Press and Corresponding European Media BusinessSAN FRANCISCO - - Acquisition Includes EE Times Europe and Microwave Engineering Europe VocaLink and STET Broaden Their Reach Across the Eurozone With new Interoperability AgreementHONG KONG - VocaLink and STET, the international payments specialists, today confirmed that they are working together to establish a bilateral link for the exchange of SEPA payments based on the EACHA interoperability standards. Microsoft and M-Com Deliver Mobile Payments Solution GloballyHONG KONG - - Leading mobile banking software vendor leverages the Microsoft platform to deliver the most flexible and scalable mobile payments solution. IPC Expands Global Network Coverage with Collaboration from 2Connect BahrainJERSEY CITY, New Jersey - - IPC and 2Connect Collaboration Enables Direct Connectivity Between Leading Financial Centers in Manama, Dubai, Europe and Asia Pacific Neverblue Posts Strong Business Results on the International FrontVICTORIA, Canada - Neverblue, a leading global Affiliate Network today reported a 93% growth rate on the international front over 2008. Despite the economic recession, Neverblue has continued to post strong earnings and growth in both the domestic and international marketplaces. New Collaborations and Breakthrough Advancements in RNA-Based Drug Development Programs Lead Santaris Pharma A/S to Establish US OperationsHOERSHOLM, Denmark and SAN DIEGO, California - - Denmark-Based Santaris Pharma A/S Appoints Leading RNA Industry Expert Art Levin Ph.D. as President of US Operations and Chief Development Officer Children’s Hospital in Colorado Rounds off List of 24 Cord Blood Transplant Centers Worldwide Enrolling for ExCell Trial Studying StemEx(R) for Leukemia and LymphomaDENVER, Colorado and JERUSALEM - Children’s Hospital of Colorado and the Gamida Cell-Teva Joint Venture announced today that Children’s Hospital is enrolling patients for the ExCell study. Children’s Hospital is the 24th in a series of cord blood transplant sites worldwide, five of which are children’s centers, participating in the study in the U.S., Spain, Italy, Hungary and Israel. The trial is researching the safety and efficacy of StemEx as a therapeutic treatment for patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. LED Screen Supplier Massteknik to Partner Panasonic in Major Forthcoming Sports EventsROMSEY, England - Massteknik UK, part of The Mediatec Group, has added 24mm and 12mm Panasonic LED screens to its substantial rental fleet. Paragon Software Optimises TDG’s Pilkington Glass DeliveriesDORKING, England - New fleet management software from Paragon Software Systems is enabling TD G to optimise vehicle routing and scheduling for its Pilkington Building Products Europe operation delivering glass to window and door manufacturers and building sites. The new centralised distribution planning system is in operation for five of the TDG / Pilkington sites and is already providing enhanced service levels, while reducing fleet running costs. PhoneAndPhone.com Selects BancTec for Business Process Outsourcing SolutionDALLAS - - BancTec to handle all document processing for the market leader in Internet mobile telephone services in France Bus and Coach Operators Announce Plan to Take One Billion Car Journeys Off the RoadLONDON - News Conference Venue: One Birdcage Walk, 1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London SW1H 9JJ Date: Tuesday 15 September Time: 10.00am. Coffee and refreshments from 09:30 Valeo, the World’s First Supplier to Produce Top Column Modules With the FlexRay SystemFRANKFURT - Valeo has signed two new major contracts to supply top column modules to two European automakers, the Volkswagen Group and BMW, boosting Valeo’s position on the German market as well as its global reputation as a top column module supplier. Arcadis Wins Two Major GRiP(R) Contracts Totaling $170 MillionAMSTERDAM - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has been awarded two major GRiP(R) contracts for environmental remediation, with a total worth of almost $170 million, from Atlantic Richfield Company, a BP affiliate, and the US Army. Coty Inc. and International Superstar Beyonce Ink Fragrance PartnershipNEW YORK - - Renowned Recording Artist, Actress and Fashion Designer to Debut Global Fragrance Bavarian Nordic Has Signed Contract With an EU Country for the Delivery of IMVAMUNE(R)KVISTGAARD, Denmark - Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) announced today that it has signed a contract with the military of an undisclosed EU country for the delivery of a small order for IMVAMUNE(R). The vaccines will be delivered in 2009. The size and value of the contract is undisclosed. National Approved Letting Scheme Appoints Private Rented Sector PR SpecialistLONDON - NALS, the National Approved Letting Scheme, has appointed Harrison Communications (PR) to provide press and general news media services. Pieris AG Enters into Anticalin Collaboration With Allergan, Inc.FREISING-WEIHENSTEPHAN, Germany - Pieris AG today announced that they have entered into a collaboration agreement with Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) that combines Pieris’ proprietary Anticalin technology with Allergan’s expertise in drug delivery and ophthalmic drug development with a goal of developing agents for the treatment of serious ocular disorders. Equens and VocaLink Extend SEPA Credit Transfer Interoperability Agreement to SEPA Direct DebitsHONG KONG - Equens and VocaLink have extended their bilateral agreement to include SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) payment processing, in addition to the SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT) service already offered. Today at Sibos - the global event for the financial sector - both companies signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on this matter. The interoperability agreement helps to create a more competitive payments market as banks will be able to choose which processor they want to use for SDDs, as well as SCTs. It is the intention to go-live with the extended interconnection with the start of SDD on 2 November 2009. |
