PerkinElmer Launches First-in-Class Test Kit to Measure Multiple Steroids Simultaneously for Diagnosis of Hormone and Endocrine DisordersBREMEN, Germany - - CHS(TM) Steroid Profiling Kit and Data Suite Software Delivers Faster and More Accurate Results for Endocrine Testing in Children and Adults 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 Kruger Claims World Record for Largest Coffee PartyCOLOGNE, Germany - Thousands of coffee drinkers of all ages today descended upon Cologne’s Jugendpark to become record-breakers at KrugerKranzchen - a Guinness World Records achievement for the world’s largest coffee party. Data From Largest GOLD Stage II Patient Population Treated With Tiotropium Highlight the Benefits of Earlier Treatment of COPDINGELHEIM, Germany - - New UPLIFT(R) Analysis Shows Tiotropium Significantly Improves Lung Function and Quality of Life in COPD Patients With Early Stage Disease Turkcell Launches Europe’s First Web Video Streaming on Mobile With NovarraCHICAGO - - Leading Turkish Operator Utilizes Vision(TM) Platform for new 3G Services Novarra, the Internet Mobility(TM) company, and Turkcell, the leading communication and technology company of Turkey, today detailed the critical role of Novarra’s Vision(TM) mobile internet and multimedia platform in Turkcell’s 3G launch. Novarra’s latest release, Version 8.0, will provide services that are core to the success of Turkcell’s innovative 3G data offerings including: World Finance Global Insurance Awards 2009LONDON - The need for a stable and reliable insurance company is, and always has been, of great importance to both individuals and firms. One of the main problems with choosing the right firm to suit specific needs is the vast array of firms within the market. So much choice can lead to confusion and mistakes being made. With that in mind, World Finance scoured the globe to filter the market, and here recommends the best available. Congratulations to those who made the grade this year. Milliman Merges Its Business in the Netherlands With HV&P Adviseurs en actuarissenSEATTLE - Milliman, Inc., one of the premier worldwide consulting and actuarial firms, announced today that it has merged its existing business in the Netherlands with HV&P Adviseurs en actuarissen, an independent employee benefits consulting firm based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Effective immediately, HV&P will become Milliman Pensioenen vof. HV&P consultants and actuaries was established in 1999. Its clients are chiefly pension funds, the corporate sector and insurance companies. Computer-assisted Surgery: European Hotspot Opens in GermanyLEIPZIG, Germany - Surgery in Full HD: Leipzig is now home to the future of precise, efficient and safe high-tech surgery. The International Reference and Development Centre for Surgical Technology (IRDC) is implementing an innovative, comprehensive approach in specialty surgery. The OR system is the first to link and analyze all patient information, making it a true surgical assistant. While the minimally invasive procedure is transmitted to a surgical cockpit in Full-HD quality, detailed patient information is combined in the background - including prior diseases, inflammation markers, structures at risk, nerve conduction data and HD images from inside the body. Three-dimensional views allow perfect preparation for surgery. ATX Obtains French Certification for In-Vehicle SOS SystemDUSSELDORF, Germany - ATX Group, one of the leading providers of customized, connected vehicle (telematics) services to the global automotive industry, announced today it and BMW France have obtained certification from the French Interior Ministry to provide ATX’s emergency notification and response, or eCall, service. The service is standard in most models of BMW in France. RightsFlow Secures Financing to Expand Service Ensuring U.S. Music Copyright ComplianceNEW YORK - - Originate Ventures invests in company that offers music copyright licensing, accounting and royalty payment services for online music services, record companies, distributors and artists SecondFloor Introduces eFrame, a Web Based Application Framework That Enables Users to Create an Automated, Secure and Auditable Workflow Using Their Familiar Excel EnvironmentAMSTERDAM and FRANKFURT - The usage of Microsoft Excel is a phenomenon many financial institutions already embrace. The program is easy to use, can be configured for the unique business needs of the user, it is user friendly and most importantly everybody has it available as part of Microsoft Office. Inaugural Game Developers Conference(R) Europe 2009 Hosts Nearly 1,500 Industry ProfessionalsCOLOGNE, Germany - Think Services’ Game Developers Conference(R) Europe (GDC Europe) concluded on Wednesday, August 19 with a final count of nearly 1,500 professionals and aspiring game developers in attendance at the Cologne Congress East Center in Cologne, Germany. GDC Europe is the largest professionals-only game industry event in Europe providing a platform for game makers from all across the continent and the world to share best practices, inspire one another and make new connections while sharing and celebrating advancements in interactive entertainment. The three day event featured a full lineup of more than 130 speakers from around the world, over 40 exhibitors and sponsors, and more than 250 media representatives presenting keynotes addresses, lectures, panels, discussions, and sessions. GDC Europe returns to the Cologne, Germany on August 16-18, 2010. Empolis Research & Discovery is KMWorld’s Trend Setting Product of 2009KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - - Multiple Honours Received This Year for Our Product Innovations TynTec Expands International Mobile Messaging Network with Performance Technologies’ SEGway(TM)ROCHESTER, New York - - Link Replacement Solution Saves Signalling Transport Costs Performance Technologies (Nasdaq: PTIX), a leading provider of innovative communications solutions, today announced that TynTec GmbH, a global mobile messaging provider, has purchased the company’s SEGway(TM) Link Replacement Solution to enhance their network performance and support a greater volume of text messages. TynTec offers advanced Short Messaging Services (SMS) to mobile network operators, enterprise carriers, internet companies, and mobile services providers worldwide. U.S. Telecom Market to Reach US$406 Billion in 2014 as Mobile Data Surpasses Fixed Voice, Finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The U.S. communications market will reach US$406 billion in 2014 as mobile data revenue climbs to US$94 billion, surpassing fixed voice (PSTN + VoIP) during the forecast period, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). 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 Thomson Reuters Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise GRC PlatformsNEW YORK - - Evaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of governance, risk and compliance solutions, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leader’s Quadrant of the Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance Platforms Magic Quadrant.(i) Full House in the Hotels Plus Invaluable AdvertisingBERLIN - - Berlin Tourismus Marketing Takes Stock of a Successful World Athletics Championship PUMA Smashes Sprint World Records With Usain Bolt at World Championships in Athletics in BerlinBERLIN - As the sponsor of the Jamaican track & field team at the World Athletics Championships 2009 in Berlin, Sportlifestyle company PUMA achieved a tremendous track record by endorsing sprint hero Usain Bolt who wrote sports history in Germany’s capital when he smashed the 100m and 200m world records. Fraport: Great Day for the Frankfurt RegionFraport Expansion Approved - - Dr. Bender: Frankfurt Airport’s Expansion Creates Growth and Jobs USB’s Network Control Model (NCM) Specification ApprovedITHACA, New York - MCCI Corporation applauds the decision of the USB Implementers Forum to approve Network Control Model (NCM) technology as an open standard. The published 1.0 revision is now available to USB-IF members. Globalpark Continues Growth With 35% Increase in Second Quarter EarningsNEW YORK and LONDON - Globalpark (www.globalpark.com), a leading provider of panel, community and survey software, continues its pattern of strong growth with second quarter 2009 revenues at EUR2.5 million. This represents an increase of 35% compared with the same period in 2008. Online Think Tank Big Think Launches New Multimedia Web Series Exploring Some of the Most Pressing Science and Medical Issues of our TimeNEW YORK - - World-Renowned Experts Explore the Implications and Impact of H1N1 and the Next Pandemic as well as the Debate over Personal Genomics Guitar Hero(R) Brings The Rolling Stones, Maroon 5 and Dj’s Benny Benassi, Paul Van Dyk and Tiësto to its Exciting Autumn Music Gaming LineupCOLOGNE, Germany - - The Rolling Stones Deliver ‘Satisfaction’ to the Guitar Hero(R) 5 Downloadable Content Set List at Launch Vimeo Tours Europe With Super Meet-Up Events in Berlin, Paris, and LondonNEW YORK - For the first time, Vimeo (www.vimeo.com/), the online video sharing site for video creators is bringing its European community together with a series of Meet-Up events in Berlin, Paris, and London. RapidShare and TGC - The Games Company Sign Agreement on Future CooperationGAMESCOM, COLOGNE, Germany - - Berlin Games Publisher to use New Distribution Channels BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What is Carbon Dioxide?LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany - Carbon dioxide is a naturally-occurring chemical compound containing carbon and oxygen which makes up a minute but significant portion of the earth’s atmosphere. It is created when you burn substances that contain carbon - for example, fossil fuels or coal - but is also an end product of respiration in animals. When you breathe, carbon in your body reacts with oxygen from the air, combining to form carbon dioxide. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Dyadem Releases Entry-Level Software for Operational and Quality Risk ManagementTORONTO - Dyadem, the market leader in Operational and Quality Risk Management, today announced the availability of an entry-level version of its popular Stature enterprise risk management platform. Stature Workgroup is a Web-based software solution that enables companies to continuously improve their risk management processes and reduce product quality problems and process safety risks. Leveraging the information obtained in previous risk assessments, Stature Workgroup will allow teams to share lessons learned and best practices for mitigating risk. Blu-ray Disc Association at IFA 2009BERLIN - “Blu-ray Disc in Motion” is the theme for the 2009 BDA press conference taking place at IFA, Berlin. 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 Game Developers Conference(R) Europe 2009 Kicks Off the Largest Pan-Europe Game Professional GatheringCOLOGNE, Germany - - GDC Europe Offers an Essential Forum for Learning, Inspiring and Networking for Creators of Computer, Console, Handheld, Mobile and Online Games in Europe Muslim Leader Urges Peaceful Propagation of IslamLONDON - His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, a Muslim organisation with an estimated 80 million members in 192 countries, today concluded the three-day 34th Annual Convention at the Maimarkt, in Mannheim, Germany, by saying that Islam would be the unifying force through which peace would be brought to the world. BongoUS Creates the Bongo Buddy to Calculate International Shipping CostsTAMPA, Florida - Bongo International, a leading provider of global shipments from the United States to international consumers, is proud to announce the launch of the Bongo Buddy. This plug-in can be downloaded through the Firefox browser and provides estimated shipping costs for items purchased across any U.S. website. Bongo Buddy is the first and only application that scans any web page and instantly provides BOTH the singular and consolidated international shipping costs to any part of the world. OASE Turns Road Bridge Into WaterfallHORSTEL, Germany - - New tourist attraction in Seoul - Banpo Bridge equipped with 380 jets and LED floodlights - 60 tons of water cascade into the Han River per minute Cognizant Expands Phoenix Delivery Center to Offer Business Process Outsourcing ServicesTEANECK, New Jersey - - Cognizant Now Offers U.S.-Based Delivery Capability Across All Major Service Offerings; Expects to Hire More Than 100 Professionals Over 12 Months, Bringing Phoenix Presence to About 400 |
