Quantic Dream CEO and Founder David Cage to Keynote at 2009 Game Developers Conference EuropeBERLIN - - Acclaimed French Game Developer of the Highly Anticipated Heavy Rain Title to Discuss Writing Interactive Narrative for a Mature Audience /C O R R E C T I O N — YachtWorld.com/SEATTLE - In the news release, “Yachtworld Launches Global Charter Portal” issued on 22 Jul 2009 14:03 GMT, by YachtWorld.com over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the contacts details in the release were incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. Complete, corrected release follows: Independent Research Firm Names Cognizant an Emerging Challenger in Report Entitled: ‘SWOT: The Evolution of IT Service Providers to Business Technology Competitors’TEANECK, New Jersey - - Cognizant ‘Moving Up in the Market’ Through Vertical Market Focus, Strong Client Relationships and Reputation for Reliability, Report Finds Video of EpiDerm Skin Irritation Test (SIT) Method Now AvailableASHLAND, Massachusetts - - PubMed-Indexed EpiDerm SIT Video - Free Online Training Tool for ECVAM-Validated Test Method Yachtworld Launches Global Charter PortalSEATTLE - - www.yachtworldcharters.com, a Single, Global Marketplace for Yacht Charter PHD Virtual Extends esXpress to Support Virtual Machine Data Protection and Recovery for VMware vSphere 4MOUNT ARLINGTON, New Jersey - - esXpress Enhances Virtual Applicance for Backup/Restores Benefiting VMware Users Multi-Tech Cellular Modems Now Available via Future ElectronicsMINNEAPOLIS - - Distribution Agreement Expands Multi-Tech’s Reach in Europe and the Middle East Valeo Research Projects to Receive Financing of up to 300 Million Euros From the European Investment BankPARIS - The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to 300 million euros to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. The total research investment of Valeo for these projects is 645 million euros over four years and the EIB loan will come with competitive terms in two installments, the first one of 225 million euros to be drawn by the end of July. New Management Team for Search Engine Factory, SurfRayCOPENHAGEN and SANTA CLARA, California - - The Danish search engine factory SurfRay now has a new management team in place including a new Managing Director, and two new board members with international experience from careers at Microsoft, Novell, IBM and Digital. Turnitin Debuts New German Language ServicesOAKLAND, California - - Company Releases Turnitin Originality Checking and GradeMark Services for German Speakers in the European Union and Global Markets Teliris Receives ‘Positive’ Rating in Leading Analyst Firm’s Telepresence MarketScopeNEW YORK - Teliris (www.teliris.com), the leading global provider of agile telepresence and collaboration, today announced that it received a “Positive” rating in Gartner’s “MarketScope for Video Telepresence Systems” by Robert Mason and Scott Morrison. Essilor : First Half 2009 RevenueCHARENTON-LE-PONT, France - - Strong Growth in First-Half Revenue, up 9.4% - Operating Margin Holds Firm Pulmonx Announces New President and CEO Michael A. Baker to Lead Interventional Pulmonology CompanyREDWOOD CITY, California - Pulmonx, an emerging leader in interventional pulmonology and in the development of device therapies for the treatment of emphysema announced today that Michael A. Baker has joined the company as President and CEO and that he has been elected as a member of its board of directors. Industry Leader Anne Davis Joins Digitas UKLONDON - - Former OgilvyOne Digital Director to Join as Senior VP Relationship Lead Global digital marketing agency Digitas (www.digitas.com) has hired Anne Davis as a Senior VP relationship lead working out of Digitas London. She joins from OgilvyOne Singapore where she was regional Digital Director for Asia Pacific and responsible for running the Unilever, Cisco, and Diageo businesses. As an experienced global client leader, she will play a critical role in growing multi-national client relationships across EMEA and APAC. Cognizant Announces a Global Product Research and Development Relationship with Invensys Operations ManagementTEANECK, New Jersey and HYDERABAD, India - - Signs a five-year, multi-million dollar contract Para’Kito(TM), the Consumer Prize Winning, French Made Natural Mosquito Repellent, Responds to Demand by Expanding OnlinePARIS - Following the successful launch of Para’Kito(TM), a natural, extremely long lasting and stylish mosquito repellent wristband in France last year, Evergreen Land Ltd. today announced the launch of a new online store ( boutique.parakito.com/ ), making Para’Kito(TM) available worldwide for the first time. In 2008, Para’Kito(TM) was recognized by IPSOS, an independent French consumer research company, as the country’s preferred natural mosquito repellent. Nord Stream and EU Energy Commissioner Reaffirm Importance of New Gas Supply RoutesZUG, Switzerland - - Nord Stream Will Provide Supply Route Diversification and Additional Gas From 2011 Spyder Active Sports Names New CEO, CFOBOULDER, Colorado - Ski and performance apparel leader Spyder Active Sports, Inc. today announced that Thomas McGann has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. McGann comes to Spyder Active Sports, also the parent company for Cloudveil Mountain Works, with decades of executive experience, including serving as President of Burton and CEO of Motorsport Aftermarket Group. McGann will be responsible for ensuring profitable growth and maximizing operating performance. Important Reorganization of Valeo to Enhance Profitability and Improve EfficiencyPARIS - Valeo today announced an important change in its organizational structure in order to enhance profitability and improve the Group’s efficiency given the growing globalization of its markets and customers. The new simplified structure, organized around four Business Groups and a strengthening of the role of the country organizations, is designed to accelerate the growth of the Group’s product families in all of its markets and improve efficiency. STALLERGENES: Strong Sales Growth in 1st Half-Year: up 12% Full-Year Guidance MaintainedANTONY, France - Million EUR 2008 08/07 2009 09/08 MEUR %Sales Var.% MEUR %Sales Var.% Southern Europe (1) 26.7 71 15 28.5 68 7 Other EU countries (2) 9.3 24 20 11.4 28 23 Other markets 2.0 5 47 1.5 4 (23) SLIT 30.3 80 21 33.8 82 12 SCIT 6.1 16 7 5.9 14 (3) Other products 1.6 4 4 1.7 4 9 Q2 sales 38.0 100 18 41.4 100 9 Southern Europe (1) 64.7 75 15 70.3 72 9 Other EU countries (2) 18.6 21 18 24.1 25 30 Other markets 3.7 4 46 3.2 3 (12) SLIT 71.3 82 19 81.0 83 14 SCIT 12.3 14 4 12.8 13 4 Other products 3.4 4 6 3.8 4 10 H1 sales 87.0 100 16 97.6 100 12 (1) Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece; (2) Switzerland included Geely Selects Open2Europe to Develop its International ImagePARIS - - Geely has Chosen Communication Group Open2Europe to Support Project Expansion and Launch Geely Panda in Algeria Freestyle Interactive Launches Major New Website for Paris-Based International Aerospace Giant ThalesWARWICK, England - Paris-based Thales, a world leader in mission-critical information systems for aerospace and space, defence & security markets, has re-launched its website www.thalesgroup.com following a major redesign and development project by Warwick-based Freestyle Interactive - one of Top 100 digital agencies in the UK and the biggest in the Midlands. European Consumers Share a High Interest in Healthcare, but Hold Varied Views on Many Health IssuesNEW YORK - - New TNS Healthcare Study Reveals Both Differences and Similarities in Health Views across Europe H.C. Starck Inc. and Comet Network Co., Ltd. Solidify Supply RelationshipGOSLAR, Germany - H.C. Starck Inc., Newton, MA announces its ongoing commitment to provide refractory metals for sputtering targets used in the production of LCD flat panel display screens. H.C. Starck Inc. recently signed a long-term supply agreement with Comet Network Co., Ltd, Seoul, South Korea to provide these materials for sputtering targets from its production facilities in Euclid, OH. The Euclid facility has committed additional capital spending to increase its capacity in anticipation of growth resulting from the agreement. Style, Meet Sound: Fashion Leader Roxy and Audio Innovator JBL Launch Co-branded Portable Audio Products at Roxy Jam in BiarritzBIARRITZ, France - JBL and Roxy, a brand of Quiksilver Inc., today unveil a line of co-created portable audio products targeted at the youth market. Tailored specifically for the surf and mountain casual lifestyle, the series of multimedia products will start with the introduction of a headphone line to be launched at Roxy Jam, the surf, music and art festival in Biarritz that started on Friday July 10. The headphones featuring ear-buds (Reference 230), on-ear DJ style headphones (Reference 430) and an in-ear model with microphone for use with mobile phones (Reference 250), are slated to hit stores across Europe this month, introducing the idea of “Style, meet Sound”. KyLinTV Partners with Phoenix TV to Debut in EuropePLAINVIEW, New York - KyLinTV, the world’s leading Chinese IPTV platform, announces the launch of its new strategic partnership with Phoenix China News and Entertainment (Phoenix CNE), aimed at delivering the latest and best in Chinese television programming to viewers in Europe. Tunisia Will be One of the Fastest-Growing Markets in AME, Reaching US$2.2 Billion in 2014, Says PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Tunisia’s telecom market will be one of the fastest-growing markets in the Africa/Middle East region with total telecom revenue estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4 percent over the next five years, reaching US$2.2 billion in 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Cognizant Launches Comprehensive Platform to Foster Innovation in TestingTEANECK, New Jersey and CHENNAI, India - Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, today announced the launch of a unique and comprehensive platform that will foster innovation and enable the company to deliver greater value in the area of testing. The platform was inaugurated by Mohammad Zahoor, IT Director, PEMCO Insurance, a Cognizant client. Alcatel-Lucent to Host Live Web Press Conference to Announce Breakthrough Innovations in IP Edge RoutingPARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext and NYSE: ALU) will hold a live web press conference on Thursday July 16, 2009 to announce groundbreaking technology which addresses the explosive growth in video traffic. Alcatel-Lucent will also discuss its IP strategy and how it fits into the overall company direction. Alcatel-Lucent to Publish its Second Quarter 2009 Results on July 30, 2009PARIS - Ben Verwaayen, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Paul Tufano, Chief Financial Officer will present the second quarter 2009 results on July 30, at 1:00 pm CET (12:00 pm GMT, 7:00 am EST). The press and analyst conference will be held in the company’s headquarters, 54 rue La Boétie, Paris. If you are a journalist, please confirm your attendance at press@alcatel-lucent.com. If you are an analyst, please confirm your attendance at investor.relations@alcatel-lucent.com. French Authorities Give Sole Approval to GMAT Exam to Collect Biometric Data to Advance SecurityMCLEAN, Virginia - For the first time in its history, the French National Commission for Data Protection and the Liberties (CNIL) has granted approval to a private testing company — the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) — to collect biometric data as part of its efforts to ensure the highest level of security for the GMAT exam. No other private examination has obtained this permission. comScore Executive Elected to the Mobile Marketing Association Global Board of DirectorsLONDON - - Herve Le Jouan Appointed MMA Chair for the European Region comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced that the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has elected Herve Le Jouan, managing director of the comScore Census Solutions Group, to its Global Board of Directors. The Global Board will work together with the wider membership of the MMA to manage and steer the Mobile Marketing Association, continuing to advance its International leadership on the key issues facing the industry. Mr. Le Jouan, who has more than four years of experience in the mobile arena and over ten years experience in the digital measurement industry, will also sit as Chair on the board’s European committee. Companies are Failing to Keep Their Overseas Subsidiary Reporting in Good ShapeLONDON - Companies across the globe are failing to maintain the required legislative and regulatory reporting requirements for their subsidiaries, according to TMF Group, (TMF) the world’s leading independent provider of accounting and corporate secretarial services and Computershare Governance Services (CGS), the leading subsidiary governance software supplier. Emailvision Helps Email Marketers Get it Right ‘Before They Hit Send’PARIS - - Version 7.2 of Campaign Commander(TM) Further Increases Delivery Quality and Campaign Effectiveness Multi-Tech’s MultiModem(R) rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Instantly Enables Data-Intensive M2M Communication in Real-TimeMINNEAPOLIS - - Ideal for 24/7 Video Surveillance and Other Mission-Critical Applications |
