Digital Realty Trust Completes New Lease Agreement With IBMPARIS and LONDON - Digital Realty Trust Completes Second Turn-Key Datacentre(SM) Lease Agreement with IBM in Paris The University of Manchester Selects Lancope’s StealthWatch Network Behavior Analysis for End-to-End Network Visibility, Accelerated Troubleshooting and Improved Security ManagementATLANTA - Lancope, Inc., the provider of the StealthWatch(R) System, the Best in NetFlow(TM) Analysis (www.lancope.com/news/08052008.aspx) and the most widely used network behavior analysis (NBA) solution for unified visibility across physical and virtual networks, today announced that The University of Manchester is relying on StealthWatch to monitor network behavior, detect network incidents and identify affected machines and users. NetFlow-based StealthWatch reduces total network and security management costs for The University of Manchester. EMA Publishes White Paper on Stonebranch SolutionsATLANTA - Enterprise Management Associates paper focuses on reducing costs with Stonebranch’s Infitran and Indesca solutions. ‘Light of Hope: Help for Children with Autism’ Ground-Breaking Internet Television Event on April 24 to April 26 Co-Sponsored by Internet Software LeadersSAN MATEO, California - Message of Hope Considered ‘Too Important Not To Be Heard’ Horn Productions, Inc. announced today that “Light of Hope: Help for Children with Autism,” the first-ever internet telecast focused on autism recovery, will debut internationally on Friday, April 24, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at www.findingthewords.org during the final week of World Autism Awareness Month, and will be co-sponsored by the CEOs of two Silicon Valley software companies: NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N) and Zoho Corporation. The hour-long block of programming, which will feature clips from Horn Productions’ film “Finding the Words,” a documentary about children recovering from autism, delivers a new and welcome message to parents, clinicians and educators all over the world: Recovery from autism is possible! To view the trailer, please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mA6dlWKIo. An Independent Study Reports on the Utility of ImmuKnow(R), the Cylex(TM) Immune Cell Function Assay, for Monitoring Heart Transplant RecipientsCOLUMBIA, Maryland - The results of the largest study performed to date will be presented during the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Meeting in Paris, France on April 24, 2009 Accumetrics, Inc. Announces United Kingdom Distribution Agreement With ELITech UK LimitedSAN DIEGO - Accumetrics, Inc. announces today an exclusive distribution agreement with ELITech UK Limited for distribution of the VerifyNow System in the United Kingdom. The distribution agreement marks the beginning of several new distribution channels for the Company as it expands its reach both in scope and geography. ELITech UK will concentrate its efforts on reaching customers in surgery suites and catheterization labs within UK hospitals and other medical centers. Plastipak Packaging Announces Breakthrough Hot-Fill Lightweighting Technology Deal with Tecsor HRPLYMOUTH, Michigan - Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (”Plastipak”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has entered into a perpetual and exclusive worldwide hot-fill technology license with Tecsor HR, a French corporation. Plastipak has the right to sublicense the technology, and also has an option to take an equity stake in Tecsor HR. Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces First Quarter ResultsCALHOUN, Georgia - Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced 2009 first quarter sales of US$1,208 million, a decrease of 30% from 2008, which includes two fewer days or 3% less than last year. We had an operating loss of US$146 million in the quarter. A charge of US$122 million was recorded for a discontinued carpet tile backing which included a US$110 million sales allowance and a US$12 million inventory reserve. Sales declined 20% excluding the sales allowance on a constant exchange rate with comparable days. Operating income was US$42 million excluding the carpet tile charge, a US$62 million FIFO inventory flow through and a US$4 million restructuring cost. Our loss in the first quarter was US$1.55 per share or US$106 million. Based on the current business environment, all segments anticipate positive operating income in the second quarter. Adaptec Series 5 Unified Serial(R) (SATA/SAS) RAID Controller Family to Support VMware vSphere(TM)MILPITAS, California - Adaptec Works with VMware to Further Next-Generation Computing and Enable Customers to Benefit from the Cloud OS One of the Most Popular Blogging Service — FC2 is Now Launched in Russian Version!LAS VEGAS - FC2 Blog has recently released the Russian version (blog.fc2.com/ru/ ) of their blog because of its popularity amongst Russian users. FC2, Inc. ( blog.fc2.com/ ) is a large scale web services company who primarily provides services in Japan. FC2 Blog was firstly launched in Japan in October 2004, and as of March 2008 there are over 400,000 active users with over 4.3 billion page views. Supermicro Shows Advanced Twin Technology with Four Nehalem DP Servers in 2U at ISS EMEAPRAGUE - New Nehalem 2U Twin2 (”Twin Squared”) SuperServers Deliver Industry’s Best Performance-per-Watt and Performance-per-Dollar Crown Groundbreaking in SlovakiaPHILADELPHIA - New Beverage Can Plant Underway Supports Customer Demand in Central and Eastern Europe Patent Searchers and Information Scientists Benefit from New Online ResourceALEXANDRIA, Virginia - Intellogist Evaluates Search Tools and Shares Best Practices Landon IP, Inc., the global leader in professional patent searching and analysis, has launched Intellogist, a free online tool that provides the intellectual property (IP) community with a revolutionary resource for finding objective information about patent searching tools and sharing best practices. Lancope - Leader in NetFlow and Network Behaviour Analysis - to Showcase FREE StealthWatch FlowSensor VE for Lightweight Monitoring, Securing and Troubleshooting of Virtual Networks at Infosecurity Europe 2009ATLANTA and LONDON - (Infosecurity Conference 2009) — Lancope(R), Inc., the provider of the StealthWatch(R) System, the Best in NetFlow Analysis ( www.lancope.com/news/08052008.aspx) and the most widely used network behaviour analysis (NBA) and response solution, today announced that it will showcase the new StealthWatch FlowSensor(TM) VE at Infosecurity Europe 2009. This free NetFlow-based, lightweight virtual appliance provides anomaly detection and network performance monitoring for virtual environments. When deployed with the physical StealthWatch solution, StealthWatch FlowSensor VE extends Lancope’s physical network security and visibility expertise to the virtual network. 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. Knight Capital Group Launches European Algorithmic SuiteJERSEY CITY, New Jersey and LONDON - Knight Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NITE) today announced the introduction of agency algorithmic trading and smart order execution strategies developed specifically for the European equity marketplace. 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. Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 ResultsMEMPHIS, Tennessee - Harvey L. Karp, Chairman of Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI), announced today that Mueller posted a net loss of US$2.5 million, or 7 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2009. This compares with net income of US$27.4 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, for the same period of 2008. First quarter net sales for 2009 were US$326.6 million compared with US$704.1 million in 2008. Psylin Neurosciences Commences Development of Compound for DepressionSAN DIEGO - Psylin Neurosciences Inc., a joint venture biotechnology company spun out of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and PsychoGenics, Inc. announced today that it has initiated IND-enabling development of a novel compound, PSN0041, for the treatment of depression. Amira Initiates Phase I Clinical Trial of Novel DP2 AntagonistSAN DIEGO - Trial Will Evaluate Safety, Proof of Mechanism of a Potential Oral Antagonist for the Treatment of Asthma and COPD Hudson Highland Group Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss First Quarter Financial ResultsNEW YORK - Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management services worldwide, today announced that it will release first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2009 after the market closes on May 4, 2009. Chiquita to Report First Quarter 2009 Financial Results April 30, 2009CINCINNATI - Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) will release first quarter 2009 financial results on April 30, 2009, after the market closes and will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT that day. Mersana’s Second Development Candidate, XMT-1107, Shows Superior Pharmacokinetics and Anti-Tumor Activity in Studies Presented at American Association of Cancer Research MeetingCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Data Show Fleximer(R) Extends Exposure to Conjugated Drug - Mersana, a platform-based cancer therapeutics company, today announced positive results of preclinical studies for its second development candidate, XMT-1107, in two posters at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) in Denver. comScore Reveals Top 15 Online Banking Properties in EuropeLONDON - 1/3 of Total European Internet Audience Visited Online Banking Sites in February - comScore Chairman Gian Fulgoni and SVP Paul Goode to Speak at Valencia Festival of Media Limelight Networks Appoints George Fraser Vice President, EMEA and Asia PacificTEMPE, Arizona - Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: LLNW) today announced that the company has appointed Mr. George Fraser, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and mobile industries, to the position of Vice President, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Cell Biosciences Launches Next-Generation Protein Characterization SystemPALO ALTO, California - Cell Biosciences, Inc., a provider of nanoproteomic analysis systems to life science researchers, today announced the launch of the Cell Biosciences CB1000 protein analysis system, a next-generation platform for ultrasensitive characterization of cell signaling proteins. The CB1000 establishes a new standard for sensitivity, reproducibility, and ease-of-use for researchers studying signaling pathways in limited samples, such as small tumor biopsies and stem cells. The CB1000 will be unveiled at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 100th Annual Meeting, April 18-22, 2009, in Denver, Colorado (booth 2039). Saebo United Kingdom Posts Record 2008; Sees Continued Growth in UK for 2009CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - National Health Service hospitals’ usage by stroke rehab patients dictates increase in staff and Saebo-trained therapists Deezer Radio Now Playing All Over the House With SonosHILVERSUM, The Netherlands - 30 European countries now have free access to Deezer Radio on Sonos Facebook Ranks as Top Social Networking Site in the Majority of European CountriesLONDON - Facebook Captures #1 Ranking in Spain for the First Time in February comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released an analysis of Facebook’s growth in Europe during the past year. As the popular social networking site has increasingly focused its attention on global expansion and increased penetration across countries and regions, the site has catapulted to the #6 ranked Web property worldwide with 275 million visitors in February, a 175-percent increase versus year ago. One of the global regions that best illustrates Facebook’s growth is Europe, where the site has seen a 314-percent increase to nearly 100 million visitors. Accera, Inc. Launches Neuera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.BROOMFIELD, Colorado - New Business Spin-off to Focus on Drug Development for Neurological Conditions Former Executive at Genzyme Corp. and Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. to Head Business Advisory Board at Rx for Africa, Inc.NEW YORK - A top biotech executive, William Pursley, has agreed to become Chairman of Rx for Africa, Inc.’s (Pink Sheets: RXAF) newly created Business Advisory Board. For 25 years Mr. Pursley has held major executive positions in the biotech industry. In 1985 he joined Genentech, Inc., and was on the marketing team that launched Human Growth Hormone (HGH), one of biotech’s first products. It was a huge success. In 1985 Pursley joined Genzyme Corp as VP of Marketing and spearheaded the launch of Ceradase, an Orphan Drug for the treatment of Gaucher’s Disease. Only 3,000 people in the US suffer from Gaucher’s. Hopes were that the drug would reach US$40 million in sales by the third year on the market. It did US$120 million in year three. Ceradase has gone on to be Genzyme’s biggest seller. It’s sales currently exceed US$600 million. Genzyme’s market cap exceeds US$18 billion. Mr. Pursley subsequently became CEO of Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a leading mesenchymal stem cell company, which recently announced a major corporate alliance with Genzyme. Cell Biosciences Announces Publication in Nature MedicinePALO ALTO, California - Cell Biosciences, Inc., a provider of nanoproteomic analysis systems to life science researchers, today announced the publication of a landmark study by a research team from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Dean W. Felsher, Associate Professor of Oncology, was senior author on the study. The publication, titled “Nano-fluidic proteomic assay for serial analysis of oncoprotein activation in clinical samples”, appeared on April 12, 2009 as an Advance Online Publication in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine. In this work, the authors report on new methods for detecting small modifications in cancer-related proteins. Importantly, the exceptional sensitivity of the methods enabled oncoprotein studies in extremely small tumor samples derived from cancer patients. This work was performed using a protein analysis system from Cell Biosciences. ‘Topical Dermatological Product Development in the USA’ Workshop to Be Held on June 4, 2009 in East Brunswick, New Jersey, USAPETALUMA, California - Featuring US experts in topical dermatological drug development Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc. today announced that it will hold a 1-day workshop on “Topical Dermatological Product Development in the USA” June 4, 2009 at the Hilton East Brunswick, New Jersey. Cell Biosciences Closes US$10 Million Series C FinancingPALO ALTO, California - Cell Biosciences, a provider of nanoproteomic analysis systems to life science researchers, today announced the closing of a US$10 million Series C financing led by its largest shareholder, the Wellcome Trust. Existing investors Domain Associates, Latterell Venture Partners, Novo A/S, Mitsui Ventures, Royal Bank of Canada and The Vertical Group also participated in the financing. Chiquita Appoints Ritchey Chief Accounting OfficerCINCINNATI - Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB) announced today that the company’s board of directors has appointed Lori A. Ritchey, 45, as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer effective April 9, 2009. Ritchey will report to Jeffrey M. Zalla, Chiquita’s senior vice president and chief financial officer. |
