Cardea Technology Inc and Optasia Medical Ltd Announce Plans to Collaborate to Optimize Their Vertebral Fracture Assessment ToolsBOSTON, Massachusetts and CHEADLE, England - Cardea Technology, Inc. and Optasia Medical Ltd., announce plans to collaborate and configure their software tools for Vertebral Fracture Assessment, a method for evaluating vertebral fractures from images on bone densitometers, to exchange information and create reports for the management of osteoporosis. RISI Announces New Leadership for Lumber, Wood Panels and Timber Forecasting ServicesBOSTON - Release Highlights: - Bob Berg returns to head up Lumber Practice - Bernard Fuller to assume lead of Wood Panels Practice - Peter Barynin rejoins to run Timber Practice EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces the PRX-00023 Therapeutics CNS Program in Phase 2b/3 Will Be Part of the Intellectual Property Offered for Sale at the September 30, 2009 AuctionWELLESLEY HILLS, Massachusetts - Joseph F. Finn, Jr., C.P.A. (”Finn”), announced today that the PRX-00023 Therapeutics Program in Phase 2b/3 will be part of the intellectual property offered for sale at the September 30, 2009 auction. Shire Builds Competitive Position of its HGT Business through Research Collaboration with Santaris Pharma A/S on LNA Drug PlatformCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces today that it has entered into a research-based collaboration with Santaris Pharma A/S, a leading player in RNA-based therapeutics, to develop its proprietary Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) technology in a range of rare diseases, thereby enabling Shire to build on its already strong competitive position for its Human Genetic Therapies (HGT) business. LNA technology has the benefit of a very quick validated target to proof of concept turnaround, thereby increasing the speed and lowering the cost of development. 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). Hypertronics Connectors Provide Signal Integrity for Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft SystemHUDSON, Massachusetts - Hypertronics Corporation (www.hypertronics.com/), a Smiths Interconnect business and world-leading provider of high performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications; today announced that their KA electrical connectors were selected for use on Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Used in the braking and master flight control computer systems, the KA connectors were selected due to their reliability and robustness under harsh environments, shock and vibration. Z Corporation Establishes Authoritative 3D Printing and 3D Scanning Web Site for RussiaBURLINGTON, Massachusetts - - Demonstrates company’s commitment to emerging markets in engineering and manufacturing AdvanDx Closes US$8 Million Financing Round and Elects New Board MemberWOBURN, Massachusetts and VEDBAEK, Denmark - - Financing provided by existing investors SLS Venture and LD Pensions Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces the PRX-08066 Therapeutics Program in Phase 2 for Respiratory Indication Will Be Part of The Intellectual Property Offered for Sale at the September 30, 2009 AuctionWELLESLEY HILLS, Massachusetts - Joseph F. Finn, Jr., C.P.A. (”Finn”), announced today that the PRX-08066 Therapeutics Program in Phase 2 for respiratory indication will be part of the intellectual property offered for sale at the September 30, 2009 auction. KongZhong Monetizes Mobile Gaming Despite Piracy in Emerging Markets, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Some 90 to 95 percent of video games in emerging markets are said to be pirated, but one company doing something about it — Chinese mobile content provider KongZhong, according to recent analysis from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Europe’s Smartphone Growth is at Risk, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Although smartphone sales in Europe are still growing, market participants must act now to minimize the recession’s impact on smartphone sales and position smartphones for post-recession growth, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Hypertronics Circular HyperGrip(R) Connectors Selected for Biosense Webster’s CARTO(R) 3 Navigation SystemHUDSON, Massachusetts - Hypertronics Corporation, a Smiths Interconnect business and world-leading provider of high performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications today announced that its HyperGrip(R) series circular connectors were selected by Biosense Webster, Inc. for its new CARTO(R) 3 Navigation System. Hypertronics HyperGrip (HG) series was chosen for its optimal signal reliability and ease of use as a push pull connector. Stream Global Services, Inc. and eTelecare Global Solutions to Combine in a Stock-for-Stock TransactionBOSTON and MANILA, Philippines - - Creates a Global BPO Services Company Approaching US$1 Billion in Projected Revenue in 2010 and Approximately 30,000 Combined Employees New RISI Global 15-Year Paper Outlooks Shows Demand in North America and Western Europe to Shrink 23% and 20%, while Eastern Europe and Asia Grows 49% and 39% RespectivelyBOSTON - Forecast Highlights: - Countries such as the United States, England and Japan show the largest contractions while China and India show the largest gains. Pyramid Research Forecasts a Bali High for 3G in IndonesiaCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Indonesia is set for some huge growth in 3G service uptake over the next five years, and operators are taking some creative steps to build out that subscriber base, according to the latest forecast data and analysis from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Doyle R. Simons of Temple-Inland Wins RISI’s North American CEO of the Year AwardBOSTON - RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced that Temple-Inland Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doyle R. Simons has been selected as this year’s RISI North American CEO of the Year for the forest products industry. Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces PRX-07034 Therapeutics - CNS Phase 2 Will be Part of the Intellectual Property Offered for Sale at the September 30, 2009 AuctionWELLESLEY HILLS, Massachusetts - Joseph F. Finn, Jr., C.P.A. (”Finn”), announced today that the PRX-07034 Therapeutics - CNS Phase 2 will be part of the intellectual property offered for sale at the September 30, 2009 auction. Allot Announces Largest Mobile Operator Win to DateBOSTON, Massachusetts - - Initial Orders Under the Frame Agreement With Global Tier-1 Group Worth Approximately US$5 Million Mobile Gaming to Reach US$18 Billion by 2014, Fueled by Subscriber Growth in Emerging Markets, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The global mobile gaming market will grow at a 16.6 percent CAGR to reach US$18 billion in 2014, driven by the explosive mobile subscriber growth in emerging markets, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces August 25, 2009 for the Auction Sale of Equipment and September 30, 2009 for the Auction Sale of the Intellectual PropertyWELLESLEY HILLS, Massachusetts - Joseph F. Finn, Jr., C.P.A. (”Finn”), announced today that August 25, 2009 is the date for the sale of the equipment and September 30, 2009 is the date for the sale of the intellectual property. Shire Reports Positive Results From First of Three Phase III Trials of velaglucerase alfa for Type 1 Gaucher Disease and Provides Important Updates on Interactions With FDALEXINGTON, Massachusetts - - Treatment Protocol Accepted and Rolling Submission of New Drug Application Initiated RISI Power List 2009 Reveals Top 50 Influential People in the Pulp & Paper IndustryBOSTON - RISI announced today that two-time RISI Latin American CEO of the Year, Jose Luciano Penido of Votorantim Celulose e Papel (VCP) tops the list of the most influential people in the pulp & paper industry. RISI published the industry’s second annual Power List in the July issue of Pulp & Paper International (PPI) Magazine. Puerto Rico’s Telecom Market to Double its Data Revenue by 2014 despite Economic Contraction, finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - With the voice market shrinking, telecom operators face an opportunity to expand data services in Puerto Rico, as data revenue is expected to more than double by 2014 despite the deep economic contraction, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). New RISI Uncoated Woodfree/Freesheet Study Analyzes Risk of Closure for 100 Mills and 200 Machines in North America and EuropeBOSTON - - Despite previous 2008 closures and announced 2009 closures, a further 3.6M tonnes of closures are likely; report provides independent perspective on which mills and machines may be affected Mobile Broadband to Surpass Fixed Broadband in Brazil by 2011, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Mobile broadband will surpass fixed broadband in Brazil by 2011, reaching nearly 27 million data card users in 2014 from 1.5 million in 2008, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Solace Pharmaceuticals Appoints Professor David Julius, Renowned Pain Physiologist, to Scientific Advisory BoardCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Solace Pharmaceuticals, a private biotechnology company discovering and developing innovative treatments for pain, announced that David Julius, PhD, professor and chair of the department of physiology at the University of California, San Francisco, and a leading pioneer in the pathophysiology of pain, has joined Solace’s scientific advisory board. China will Surpass Japan in 2011 to Become Largest Telecom Services Market in Asia, finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Fueled by mobile penetration into the rural market and by uptake of 3G services, China’s telecommunications market will generate US$187 billion by 2014, surpassing Japan to become the largest telecommunications services market in Asia, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). 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 EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Assigns all Its Assets to Joseph F. Finn, Jr., C.P.A. for the Benefit of Its CreditorsWELLESLEY HILLS, Massachusetts - Joseph F. Finn, Jr., C.P.A. (”Finn”), announced today that assets of EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (”EPIX”) have been assigned to him for the benefit of EPIX’s creditors. Allot Global Mobile Broadband Traffic Report Shows a Significant 30% Increase in Worldwide Mobile Data Bandwidth Usage in Q2 2009BOSTON, Massachusetts - - Report Concludes That Subscriber Behavior Does Not Differentiate Between Fixed and Mobile Data Networks Mobile Broadband Adoption Drives Chile’s Market Growth during Next Five Years, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The Chilean telecommunications market will grow at a CAGR of 6.6 percent over the next five years for a total of US$6.4 billion in 2014, mainly due to the increasing penetration of mobile services and the adoption of mobile Internet services including data cards and mobile browsing, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Shire Receives Fast Track Designation for velaglucerase alfa for Gaucher DiseaseLEXINGTON, Massachusetts - Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces it has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for velaglucerase alfa, its enzyme replacement therapy in development for the treatment of Type I Gaucher disease. Shire is working with the FDA to determine subsequent steps and timing for the filing of its NDA. Brightcove Announces General Availability of Fully-Localized Online Video Platform in JapanCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - - Brightcove launches 30-day free trial program to accelerate platform adoption in Japanese market Europe’s Spectrum Refarming for 3G will Help Operators Expand Coverage and Reduce Costs, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Spectrum refarming, one of the most significant Europe-wide regulatory changes to affect the mobile industry in the past 20 years, will benefit operators by increasing network capacity and improving the availability and quality of existing services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). RISI Announces Launch of New Online InitiativesBOSTON - RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced the launch of several new online initiatives available on their website, www.risiinfo.com. The new initiatives include a complete transformation in the appearance and organization of the site as well as an increase in the amount of free content that is available. |
