Madonna ‘Takes a Bow’ as Final Show of Record-Smashing ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour Ends in IsraelLOS ANGELES - - ‘STICKY & SWEET’ TOUR BECOMES MOST SUCCESSFUL TOUR BY A SOLO ARTIST IN HISTORY Savvis Previews Project Spirit - Next-Generation Cloud Infrastructure Platform Powering Virtual Private Data Centers for the EnterpriseSAN FRANCISCO - - Runs on Cisco Nexus 5000, 7000 and Nexus 1000V Switches and VMware vSphere(TM) 4 and VMware VMsafe API Outspark to Launch and Operate New Free-to-Play, Online Casual Rhythm, Action and Dancing Game in North AmericaSAN FRANCISCO - - Adaptation of Debut, Developed by EA’s J2M Studio in Korea Outspark, the premier North American publisher for free-to-play massively multiplayer online games (MMO), today announced that it will launch and operate the North American adaptation of Debut(TM), a casual, online rhythm and dancing game developed by EA’s J2M studio in Seoul, Korea. It is EA’s first Korean-developed game to come to the online gaming market in the West. Cell Biosciences Launches Unique Protein Phosphorylation Assay ServiceSANTA CLARA, California - Cell Biosciences, Inc. today launched a service program to provide phosphoprotein analysis of pre-clinical samples for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Under the Cell Biosciences Focus Assay Service program, client companies receive detailed analytical information about cell signaling proteins in their specimens. This information provides insight into disease processes and aids in the development of new treatments. The service will be performed using the Cell Biosciences CB1000 system, which enables quick and quantitative analysis of critical control proteins in extremely small samples - as few as 25 cells per measurement. World’s Largest Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference, October 26-28th, Announces Record Attendance, Distinguished Speakers and SponsorsLOS ANGELES - The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, the largest medical tourism congress in the world, announces speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this coming October 26-28th 2009 in Los Angeles, California. www.medicaltourismcongress.com/ Over 60 countries confirmed participation. Up to 5,000 private one-on-one networking sessions will be arranged through special networking software, allowing each delegate to schedule up to 80 meetings during the 3-day conference. American Apparel Responds to Inquiry From UK Advertising Standards AuthorityLOS ANGELES - American Apparel (Amex: APP) has agreed that it will no longer use a UK advertisement after an Advertising Standards Authority request stemming from an offended viewer. Largest Interdisciplinary Research Center in Europe Implements Trapeze Networks’ NonStop Wireless NetworkingPLEASANTON, California - - Julich Research Center Researches Wide Range of Issues With Help of Trapeze Wireless Networking California Micro Devices Introduces New LuxGuard(TM) ESD Protection Solution for High Brightness LEDsMILPITAS, California - - Industry’s First 100v Breakdown Voltage ESD Solution for High Power Solid State Lighting Applications Team Garmin-Slipstream Announces POM Wonderful SponsorshipLOS ANGELES - - Team Garmin-Slipstream athletes to be fueled by POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice in 2010 EPM Live Goes Live in South AfricaCARLSBAD, California - EPM Live (www.epmlive.com), 2-time Microsoft EPM Partner of the Year and Global Leader in SharePoint-based Business Productivity Applications announces the official launch of its South African software distribution channel in Johannesburg. In-Stat and Telegent Systems Research Reveals Mass Market for Mobile TV Has Finally ArrivedSUNNYVALE, California - - Free-to-air mobile TV technology spurs rapid adoption worldwide SmartDrive Study Quantifies Commercial Driver Distraction, Presenting Significant Risk of CrashSAN DIEGO - - Use of SmartDrive Measured Safety Program shown to be highly effective in reducing key distractions such as hand-held mobile phone use, and includes an action plan for fleets. The Dangers of Inappropriate use of Propofol in the Tragic Demise of Michael JacksonLONDON - Following the tragic death of Michael Jackson and the recent news that high levels of the potent anaesthetic propofol were found in his body, the fans of Michael Jackson, the worldwide media and probably the whole world who loved his music, are wondering how this could possibly happen. Media attention has focused on the role of a physician whom is likely to have prescribed and administered it. Raptor Pharmaceuticals Raises US$5 MillionNOVATO, California - Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. (”Raptor” or the “Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTP), today announced that it has raised an aggregate US$5 million of gross proceeds through a private placement of units (”August 2009 Private Placement”) and through the exercise of warrants (the “Warrant Exchange”) originally issued in connection with its May/June 2008 private placement. The August 2009 Private Placement resulted in gross proceeds to Raptor of approximately US$2.4 million or US$2.3 million after placement agent fees and other expenses. The Warrant Exchange raised approximately US$2.6 million in net proceeds for Raptor. Webinar Alert: NXP Semiconductors Announces Live Webinar: Achieve Higher Performance In Your Wireless System DesignsSAN JOSE, California - NXP Semiconductors announces the following TechOnline Webinar: What: NXP Semiconductors Webinar When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 11:00am EDT (8:00am PDT, 15:00 GMT) Where: seminar2.techonline.com/registration/distrib.cgi?s=1414&d=2958 How: Live over the Internet — Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: Rebecca Samuel, Media Relations, NXP Semiconductors, +1-408-474-8769 TechInsights’ ESC Boston ‘Build Your Own Embedded System’ Sessions to Feature Windows 7 Technology for Specialized Devices & Intel(R) Atom(TM) ProcessorSAN FRANCISCO - - Hands-on Seminars and Design Kit Give Electronics System Developers Unprecedented Access to Leading-edge Technologies and Implementation Expertise California Micro Devices Introduces Low Capacitance Praetorian(R) III EMI Filters for Wireless HandsetsMILPITAS, California - - CM1457 Establishes New Benchmark for EMI Filter Performance for Advanced Multimedia and Smart Phones Supermicro Ships 6Gb/s SAS 2.0 SolutionsSAN JOSE, California - - Raising the Bar in Enterprise Storage Performance with Comprehensive SAS 2.0 Server, Workstation and Blade Product Lines First Swedish Patients Receive MitraClip(R) TherapyMENLO PARK, California - - Use of the MitraClip(R) System Continues to Expand in Europe University of Southampton Receives Charles Babbage Grant from SynopsysMOUNTAIN VIEW, California - - First Western European recipient to establish new lab dedicated to advanced SoC design Kaazing and Jayway Announce Partnership to Build Next-Generation Web Applications Atop HTML 5 TechnologyMOUNTAIN VIEW, California - Kaazing Corporation, makers of Websocket gateways that connect web-based applications to high-volume, real-time message traffic, today announced a partnership with Swedish systems integrator Jayway to handle integration of Kaazing’s products in Sweden and Denmark. US Court Grants Finjan a Permanent Injunction for Infringing Technology Found in the WebWasher and TSP Products and Enhances the Jury’s Damage AwardSAN-JOSE, California - - Injunctions and Extended Damages Were Granted on McAfee’s Webwasher and TSP Products Spirent Communications and AT4 Wireless Collaboration Results in Industry First for LTE Device TestingSUNNYVALE, California - - Spirent LTE Network Emulator Delivers the Industry’s Only Solutions to Test All Aspects of LTE Multi-Mode Device Performance CDMA Certification Forum Achieves ISO/IEC Guide 65 AccreditationSAN DIEGO - - This accreditation demonstrates the CCF’s technical competence and operation of a quality management system as a Product Certification Body. SGI President Patrinos Co-Authors Proposals on International Policies to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas EmissionsLA JOLLA, California - To aid in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and help solve the complex issues of climate change, two researchers have published energy and technology policy recommendations. Co-authors Aristides A.N. Patrinos, Ph.D., President of Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), and Richard A. Bradley, Ph.D., Head of Energy Efficiency and Environment Division at the International Energy Agency published their policy proposals in the August 21st edition of Science. ZigBee Alliance Certifies 17 New ZigBee Home Automation ProductsSAN RAMON, California - - Enhancements to standard help create smart homes The ZigBee(R) Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, commercial and consumer applications, today announced the certification of 17 devices from 10 manufacturers using ZigBee Home Automation, plus enhancements to the public application profile. 54 Million Free-To-Air Analog Mobile TV Users Worldwide In 2009 According to a Free White Paper by In-StatSUNNYVALE, California - Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile, and independent market research and consultancy firm In-Stat today announced the availability of a free In-Stat white paper on free-to-air analog mobile TV in which In-Stat predicts a worldwide user base of 54 million consumers in 2009, signaling the arrival of mobile TV in the global mass market. The white paper, “Analog Mobile TV: The World’s Most Widely Available Option for Mobile TV,” predicts 6x growth to 300 million users by 2013 and highlights common global mobile TV usage trends revealed by primary research conducted by Telegent in Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia and Turkey. It can be downloaded for free here: www.instat.com/promos/09/mobiletv.asp Atmel and Cryptography Research Announce License Agreement for Differential Power Analysis Countermeasures PatentsSAN JOSE, California and SAN FRANCISCO - Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) and Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI) announced today an agreement regarding the use of CRI’s patents to enhance the security of Atmel’s tamper-resistant chips against Differential Power Analysis (DPA) and related attacks. Under the agreement, Atmel receives the freedom to use CRI’s patents as part of its strategy to develop and enhance its security chips used in smart cards and other applications. The license also covers software executing on Atmel chips, allowing Atmel’s customers to develop their own security countermeasures without a separate license from Cryptography Research. Gooding & Company Announces More Than US$50 Million(1) in Sales at 2009 Pebble Beach AuctionPEBBLE BEACH, California - - Gooding Sold 129 Exceptional Lots with Two US$4+ Million Cars and Achieved Multiple World Records in 2 Days Redefining Television at IBC: ActiveVideo Networks to Showcase Cloud-Based Approach for Breakthrough Interactivity Via CI+ Devices and STBsHILVERSUM, Netherlands and SAN JOSE, California - Breakthrough interactive experiences that can be delivered via both next-generation CI+ enabled televisions and existing set-top boxes will be showcased when ActiveVideo Networks(TM) demonstrates its cloud-based approach to redefining television (iTV 2.0) at IBC in September. Integreon Ranked as Top Overall Knowledge Process Outsourcing Provider for 4th Consecutive Year by Black Book of Outsourcing Survey 2009LOS ANGELES - - Ranked Top-50 “Best Managed” Global Outsourcer for 3rd Year Integreon, the global leader in integrated knowledge process outsourcing (KPO), announced today it won the overall top ranking in KPO for the fourth consecutive year by the Black Book of Outsourcing, a widely recognized survey of customer views of global outsourcing providers. The annual report is published by Brown-Wilson Group, a Data Monitor company. California Micro Devices Announces New PicoGuard(R) Low Capacitance ESD Protection Array for High Speed Serial InterfacesMILPITAS, California - - CM6100 Provides Robust ESD Protection for Mobile Handsets and Other Portable Applications California Micro Devices Introduces New XtremeESD(R) Protection Array With 20kV ESD ProtectionMILPITAS, California - - Second Generation Device Features Higher Performance, Smaller Size and Lower Price Amira Pharmaceuticals Submits IND for Second DP2 Antagonist, AM461SAN DIEGO - Amira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the submission of an Investigational New Drug application (IND) of AM461, its internally-discovered, oral drug candidate for the treatment and control of inflammatory and allergic disease linked to the arachidonic acid pathway, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Trapeze Networks: Working to Raise the Bar on Customer SatisfactionPLEASANTON, California - - Part of Overall Belden Quality Program Trapeze Networks (NYSE: BDC) today announced it is now aligned with Belden’s overall quality initiative. As part of this initiative, customer feedback was collected via web based customer surveys to measure the customer service and support teams effectiveness and customer satisfaction rate. |
