Audinate Transports Star Trek Movie World PremierePORTLAND, Oregon - Over 80 speakers connected in perfect harmony Audinate, Inc., announced that its Dante(TM) audio networking solution was used during the world premiere of the new Star Trek movie at the Sydney Opera House. The 150 million dollar Paramount Pictures film debuted with the stars in attendance last month at the red carpet event. For the event, Audinate collaborated with Dolby and D&B Audiotechnik to deliver a truly impressive audio video experience. The Sydney Opera House was transformed using Dante to impeccably transport digital audio from the media servers to over eighty speakers across the Concert Hall. Over 1500 people enjoyed Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound at the highest audio quality through the full showing of the movie. Dot Eco LLC Supports Roz SavageLOS ANGELES - Dot Eco LLC is proud to support Roz Savage, the British ocean rower and environmental campaigner, in her upcoming effort to row solo across the Pacific. Roz’s boat, the Brocade, will bear the “Dot Eco” logo on this historic voyage. Roz will also be featured in a video profiling outstanding supporters of “.eco” including Al Gore, Carl Pope and Roger Moore. Bright Horizons Acquires Teddies Nurseries from BupaRUSHDEN, England - Two of the UK’s leading providers of quality early years programming join forces “Oprah” Interview With the McCanns to Air in the UKLONDON - Diva TV Will Broadcast a One-Hour Special Episode on Tuesday 5th May 2009 Kate and Gerry McCann’s interview on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” is to be screened in the UK, a day after airing in America, NBC Universal Global Networks announced today. Clinical Genomics Continues Progress in Developing Biomarker Portfolio for Colorectal Cancer TestingSYDNEY - To Receive Milestone Payments from Quest Diagnostics Clinical Genomics Pty Ltd, an Australian biotechnology company, announced today that Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, has agreed to provide milestone payments over the next two years to Clinical Genomics to further develop its portfolio of gene-based biomarkers associated with early onset of colorectal cancer. Clinical Genomics was awarded the payments after successfully achieving key research and development goals. Under terms of a worldwide license agreement, Quest Diagnostics has exclusive rights to the biomarkers for use in developing a test as an aid in detecting precancerous and cancerous colorectal tumors in conjunction with other clinical findings. Additional financial terms were not disclosed. Strategic Confirms A330-200BRISBANE, Australia - STRATEGIC Airlines have today confirmed the signing of a lease agreement for an Airbus A330-200 aircraft, to service their ongoing contractual commitments. Announcement of the Winner of the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2009LONDON - Veuve Clicquot Champagne announces the winner of the 36th Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award at a champagne reception held at The Saatchi Gallery, Kings Road, London. Sohar Aluminium Reaches Full Production Using Rio Tinto Alcan’s Benchmark AP TechnologyMONTREAL, Canada - Rio Tinto Alcan and Sohar Aluminium have now reached full production at their joint venture facility in the Sultanate of Oman. The newly inaugurated aluminium smelter has an initial production capacity of 360,000 tonnes per year and is positioned in the first quartile of the industry cost curve. Seiji Ozawa and International Music Academy-Switzerland Announce Fifth Anniversary Concert in ParisNEW YORK - Prestigious training academy for young musicians commemorates fifth anniversary by launching onto world stage Personalized Treatment With Therapeutic Nicotine Helps Smokers QuitDUBLIN - Experts gather at medical meeting in Dublin to discuss more personalized treatment strategies Patni Ranked as the # 1 Green Innovative IT Vendor by Black Book of OutsourcingMUMBAI, India - Patni Computer Systems (www.patni.com/) (BSE: PATNI COMPUT, NSE: PATNI, NYSE:PTI), a leading global IT and BPO services provider, today announced that it has been ranked as the No. 1 ‘Green Innovative Information Technology Vendor’ by the prestigious 2009 Black Book Top Green Outsourcing Vendors Survey, an annual industry survey of outsourcing service providers’ pro-environmental initiatives from the perspective of their client experience. Patni was credited as a highly recommended vendor who exceeded client satisfaction, with over 315 client nominations. The Green Outsourcing Vendors survey is conducted by the Brown-Wilson Group, a Tampa, Florida-based research organization. Announcement of the Shortlist for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2009LONDON - The 36th Veuve Clicquot Award is inspired by the accomplishments of Madame Clicquot, the first great businesswoman. This year’s finalists share her bold approach having dared to expand and challenge the boundaries across a diverse range of sectors for companies in achieiving sustainable profitable business growth. “They join a 36 year long line of extraordinary business women and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements.” said Sally Warmington, Veuve Clicquot Marketing Director. BIS and Telstra International Announce Strategic AllianceLONDON - BIS Ltd, a leading provider of datacentres and global networks today announced that it had completed a new strategic partnership with Telstra International EMEA. Selection Naturelle Brings you the Exclusive Green to Grow Range of Baby BottlesPARIS - Bisphenol A-Free - Phthalates-Free Recent research has revealed that baby bottles made from polycarbonate plastic (PC) may disperse Bisphenol A (BPA) into liquids. This molecule behaves like an endocrine disruptor. The exposure of babies to BPA may increase their predisposition to various types of cancer (breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.), lead to reproductive problems, obesity, diabetes or thyroid dysfunction. Sify Technologies Posts Revenues $121.62 Million for 08-09CHENNAI, India - Revenues Grow 3% Over the Previous Year; Net Loss at $16.85 Million Sify Technologies Limited (Nasdaq National Markets: SIFY), a leader in Enterprise and Consumer Internet Services in India with global delivery capabilities, announced today its consolidated unaudited results under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the fiscal year ended 31st March 2009. Essilor : 2009 First Quarter ReportCHARENTON-LE-PONT, France - Strong 10.3% Growth in First-Quarter Revenue Essilor International, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, today announced consolidated revenue of EUR840.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, representing a reported 10.3% increase on the first quarter of 2008. Excluding the currency effect, growth was 5.4% for the period. End of the Line for Malaria Mosquitoes?MELBOURNE, Australia - Researchers in The Netherlands have achieved outstanding success in blocking the lifecycle of the mosquitoes which transmit malaria. Friendster Launches the Friendster Loop Calling CardMOUNTAIN VIEW, California - Low International Calling Rates for Friends and Family Worldwide Friendster, Inc., a top 20 global Web site based on traffic* and the #1 social network in Asia, today announced the launch of The Friendster Loop, a pre-paid calling card with low, competitive rates, ideal for making international calls conveniently to over 220 countries. The Friendster Loop calling card is available immediately for use by anyone, including Friendster’s tens of millions of active users and Internet users around the globe. Users can register for The Friendster Loop at www.friendsterloop.com. Sanofi Pasteur Global Dengue Vaccine Clinical Program Expanded to Singapore and VietnamSINGAPORE - New Studies Advance the Development of Novel Vaccine for Dengue Prevention in Asia Pacific Couponstar Business Soars Due to Worsening Economy Increasing Consumer Demand for Internet-Printable Coupons and FMCG Brands Turning to Sales PromotionCHISWICK, England - Internet-Printable Coupons Prove to be on Average 11 Times More Effective Than Traditional Manufacturer Coupon Campaigns Setanta Sports and Swarmcast Partner to Deliver New Online Sports Platform Setanta-iLAS VEGAS - Swarmcast powers Internet TV video for world’s leading sports broadcaster NAB — Swarmcast, the leader in live sports Internet TV, announced today that Setanta Sports has partnered with Swarmcast to deliver Setanta’s new online video offering, Setanta-i, bringing sports fans both live and on-demand video of Setanta programming, including the prestigious English Premier League. AQA 63336 Launches AQA2U a Commercial Micro-Publishing ServiceLONDON - New Mobile Service Allows Clubs, Groups, Brands or Bands of any Size to Make Money Publishing Content of Interest to Their Fans and Followers by Premium Text eQuest Expands Free Job Board Network, FreeBUG, to Include More European and Asian Pacific Communities Through Its Partnership With SimplyHired.SAN RAMON, California - Network Now Reaches United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, India, and Australia. Deezer Radio Now Playing All Over the House With SonosHILVERSUM, The Netherlands - 30 European countries now have free access to Deezer Radio on Sonos Royal Caribbean Announces Oasis of the Seas FinancingMIAMI - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL, Oslo) today announced it has arranged commitments for unsecured financing in the amount of USD 1,050,000,000 or 80 percent of the contract price of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas. Cheapflights Launches Australia /New Zealand Website cheapflights.com.auLONDON - Cheapflights Ltd, the pioneer and an international leader in independent online flight price comparison announces the launch of its newest travel search website serving Australia and New Zealand, www.cheapflights.com.au. The website is based on the popular search box navigation format that quickly provides users with deals from providers of flights, or packages of flights plus hotel deals by date. It also provides current “hot deals” hand selected by Cheapflights’ travel experts which may include flights through to package deals. In addition, Cheapflights’ knowledgeable editorial team have developed over 1,000 custom travel guides including helpful travel tips which are expanded regularly. Royal Caribbean to Hold Conference Call on First Quarter ResultsMIAMI - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL; Oslo) has scheduled a conference call for 10 a.m. Eastern time, Thursday, April 23, 2009, to discuss the company’s first quarter financial results. The call can be listened to by all interested parties at the company’s investor relations web site, www.rclinvestor.com. To listen to the call, please dial +1-877-663-9606 in the US and Canada. International phone calls should be made to +1-706-758-4628. There is no passcode or meeting number. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for a month following the call. Saxo Bank Quarterly Outlook: ‘The Pace of Economic Decline is Petering Out’COPENHAGEN - In a follow-up to their financial Outlook for 2009, Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, has launched its first Quarterly Outlook for the global economy. Compiled by Saxo Bank’s Strategy team, the short analysis examines the global economic outlook for the forthcoming quarter and will also look at whether the first quarter predictions that were made by the Strategy team in their Yearly Outlook were correct. BARWA and Qatari Diar Develops the First Performance-Based Sustainability Rating System in the Middle EastABU DHABI - QSAS to be Firstly Applied in Qatar - Global City Real Estate Sponsors Introduce the Latest Comprehensive ‘Green’ Building Design System Xiocom Wireless Teams With aCure Technology to Deliver Wireless Broadband Campus-Wide Access to 163 Year-Old CollegeATLANTA - Xiocom Wireless announced today that aCure Technology, a value-added reseller and systems integration partner, has deployed a campus-wide indoor and outdoor wireless mesh network solution at Mercedes College in Perth, WA. Students will now be able to work wherever they are on campus, wirelessly accessing all of the college’s resources online. Liquidnet Announces Trading Statistics for March 2009NEW YORK - Liquidnet, the global institutional marketplace, today announced monthly and year-to-date trading statistics for U.S. and international equities. Multi-Discipline Engineering Design Company Selects AVEVA PlantPERTH, Australia - AVEVA (LSE: AVV) announced that Melbourne-based zektingroup has selected AVEVA’s flagship plant design product, AVEVA PDMS, for the engineering design of new Coal Seam Gas plants for major Gas Operators in Australia. Artist Begins Spamming 10 Million Americans With - Cans of Spam!SYDNEY - The largest distribution of any artwork in history is currently under way - ten million unique versions of artistic spam are being emailed to millions of people for free! Momentum in ZigBee Smart Energy Fuels US$8 Million in New Financing for EmberBOSTON and CAMBRIDGE, England - Fueled by the significant surge in the deployment of smart meters, Ember Corporation, a leading provider of ZigBee wireless networking technology, today announced it closed an additional US$8 million in funding from its primary venture capital investors and strategic partners. “Intelligent Standby Energy Saver” can Reduce Global Domestic Energy Consumption by 10% and Save the Equivalent of One Half of Europe’s CO2 Output AnnuallyLONDON - Winning Design Takes Top Prize at Premier Farnell’s Global Live EDGE - Electronic Design for the Global Environment-Awards Ceremony |
