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Arbitron Inc. Seeks Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief against the New Jersey Attorney General

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:50:21 EDT

Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today that it has asked the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey for a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the New Jersey Attorney General to prevent any attempt to restrain Arbitron’s publication of its Portable People Meter^TM listening estimates.

Phase Forward Announces Third Quarter Financial Reporting Date for October 27, 2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:07:16 EDT

Phase Forward Incorporated (NASDAQ: PFWD), a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, announced today that it will release financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and hold a conference call with investors on Monday, October 27, 2008. The Company plans to hold the investor conference call, hosted by Bob Weiler, president and chief executive officer, and Rodger Weismann, senior vice president and chief financial officer, to discuss its third quarter 2008 financial results and its outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2008. The call will be held on Monday, October 27, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT).

TSR, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended August 31, 2008 and Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.05 Per Share

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:50 EDT

TSR, Inc., (Nasdaq: TSRI) a provider of computer programming consulting services, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended August 31, 2008.

ChinaTel Group Sets up Applications Center in Taipei, Taiwan

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:55:18 EDT

ChinaTel Group, Inc. (“ChinaTel”) (OTCBB: CHTL) today announced the implementation of its wireless broadband applications center in Taipei, Taiwan to provide advanced applications for Next Generation wireless communications services worldwide. ChinaTel also has subsidiary centers underway in China, Singapore and Japan.

SumoBrain: Big, Powerful, Smart Patent Searching for Power Users

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:49:18 EDT

SumoBrain (http://www.sumobrain.com), launched summer of 2008, offers an alternative to patent search pay services. As a complement to the hugely popular FreePatentsOnline (http://www.freepatentsonline.com), SumoBrain provides higher account limits and bulk PDF capabilities. Its architecture is designed for future deployment of high-end features targeting intellectual property professionals, attorneys, and corporate users.

Online Campaign Finance Filings Help South Carolina Receive "Most Improved" Ranking for Disclosure

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:35:10 EDT

South Carolina is the second-most improved state in access to campaign finance records, according to an annual survey released last week by the Campaign Disclosure Project, a consortium of groups backed by the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Bureau of Collection Recovery (BCR) Opens New 225 Seat Call Center

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:32:10 EDT

Bureau of Collection Recovery (BCR) announced today the opening of a new 225 seat call center in Willmar Minnesota.

Location Based Technologies Board Declares Dividend Payable in Shares

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:21:13 EDT

Location Based Technologies (OTCBB: LBAS), a leading-edge family service provider of personal locator devices and services, today announced that their Board declared a 200% dividend (3 for 1 stock dividend) payable in stock for shareholders of record as of close of business on October 20, 2008.

Patriot Scientific Corporation Releases First Fiscal Quarter Report

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:15:29 EDT

Patriot Scientific (OTCBB: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fq%3Fs%3Dptsc.ob%26d%3Dt&esheet=5800737&lan=en_US&anchor=PTSC&index=1">PTSC</a>) today reported the filing of its report on Form 10-Q for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended August 31, 2008.

Silicon Image Announces Q3 08 Financial Results Conference Call

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:05:52 EDT

Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2008 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, October 23, 2008. The company will host an investor conference call and web cast that event at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day. To access the conference call, dial 719-325-4746 and enter pass code 4946309. The webcast will be accessible on Silicon Image's investor relations website at http://www.SiliconImage.com. A replay of the conference call will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the conference call through Thursday, November 6, 2008. To access the replay, please dial 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820 and enter pass code 4946309.

DataSynapse and Informatica Host Webinar on Reducing Infrastructure Costs for Data Integration

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:04:13 EDT

DataSynapse and Informatica Corporation will host a joint webinar on October 15 at 11 a.m. EDT. (http://webinars.datasynapse.com/?elqPURLPage=41). The event is focused on how to cost-effectively scale Informatica PowerCenter to meet the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) established for data integration projects, and how to handle fluctuating capacity demand by reducing provisioning time for new instances of PowerCenter from weeks to just minutes.

Amazon.com to Webcast Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:01:29 EDT

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2008 financial results on October 22, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET.

Create Chaos 2008 Exhibitor Profiles

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:06:19 EDT

Create Chaos 2008 takes place October 13, 2008 - October 17, 2008 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando. Listed below are the Create Chaos 2008 exhibitor profiles.

International Rectifier Announces Preliminary Voting Results of Annual Meeting

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:04:18 EDT

International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE: IRF) today announced that, based on the preliminary results from its 2007 annual meeting of shareholders of the Company, shareholders have re-elected all three of the Company’s nominees to the Board of Directors, Jack O. Vance, Thomas Lacey and Mary B. Cranston over the dissident slate of candidates nominated by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (“Vishay”). In addition, shareholders voted to ratify the Company’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2008 and approved a stockholder proposal requesting the adoption of a compensation recoupment policy. Moreover, the preliminary results indicate that shareholders defeated Vishay’s proposed bylaw amendments. The Company will announce the final results of the annual meeting after the final tabulation of votes is completed and certified by the independent inspector of election.

Media Recovery Changes Name to DataSpan

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:57:15 EDT

Effective immediately, Media Recovery’s name has been changed to DataSpan, with a new brand identity focused on storage media solutions.

Dorado Software Announces Redcell Storage Commander for Automated Management of iSCSI and Fibre Channel SANs

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:53:42 EDT

Dorado Software (http://doradosoftware.com), a leading provider of infrastructure lifecycle management software, today announced the release of Redcell Storage Commander, a management product that provides automated configuration and management solution for both iSCSI and Fibre Channel SANs. Redcell Storage Commander is a new addition to the Redcell v6.1 portfolio of comprehensive data center automation solutions for managing servers, storage, networks and software patches that supports both physical and virtualized infrastructure.

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. Announces Date of Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results Release

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:52:14 EDT

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCR), the premier provider of on-demand transaction management software to Tier One communications service providers, today announced it will report its third-quarter 2008 financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

ESI Schedules Fiscal 2009 Q2 Earnings Release and Conference Call for Wednesday, October 22

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:25:16 EDT

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESIO), a leading provider of world-class photonic and laser systems for microengineering applications, today announced that it will announce results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter after the market closes on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Following the release, Nick Konidaris, chief executive officer, will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the company’s results along with business highlights and outlook. The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast, and can be accessed at www.esi.com.

Cincinnati Bell Inc. Announces Earnings Date and Conference Call for Third Quarter 2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:18:22 EDT

Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) will host a conference call on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its third quarter results, which will be issued before the market opens that day.

Orbital Completes Work on NSS-9 Commercial Communications Satellite

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:13:15 EDT

Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) has completed final testing on the SES New Skies NSS-9 commercial communications satellite, the company announced today. Orbital’s engineering team completed all pre-shipment procedures late last week for the NSS-9 satellite, which will be stored at the company’s Dulles, VA facilities until the company is notified of the launch date. Orbital stated that the spacecraft was designed, manufactured and tested in approximately 22 months from the start of the contract to the completion of the pre-shipment review.

PANDUIT Accepted into QLogic HPCtrack Program in Support of InfiniBand Networks

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:12:12 EDT

PANDUIT, a world-class developer and provider of leading edge physical infrastructure solutions, today announced its acceptance into the QLogic® HPCtrack™ program. PANDUIT is collaborating with QLogic, a leader in storage networking and high performance computing, and other program vendors to improve interoperability and performance of InfiniBand networks. QLogic completed successful interoperability certification of PANDUIT InfiniBand Cable Assemblies supporting optimum reliability and manageability in a QLogic cluster environment.

Santa Clara University: Net Neutrality / Telecommunications Law Event Friday, Oct. 17

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:04:20 EDT

The FCCs 1968 Carterfone decision — celebrating its 40th anniversary this year — is frequently cited as a key legal precedent for Net Neutrality and open access. But there is disagreement about how and whether its provisions should apply to Internet access providers and emerging communications technologies.

LenSec Announced Winner Of Houston Business Journal's FastTech 50 Award

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:31 EDT

LenSec, the leading provider of IP-based video surveillance solutions to cities, school districts, and universities, is pleased to announce that the Houston Business Journal has selected LenSec as a FastTech 50 Award winner for 2008.

QuickLogic Announces Q3 Earnings Conference Call

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:57:13 EDT

QuickLogic® Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the lowest power programmable solutions leader, has scheduled a conference call to discuss the company's earnings results for its third quarter on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time / 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Nirvanix CEO Demystifies Cloud Storage at SNW

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:48:20 EDT

Nirvanix, the premier “Cloud Storage” platform provider, today announced that company founder and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Harr will speak to conference attendees of Storage Networking World Fall 2008 on the “Myths of Cloud Storage,” part of the Cloud/Storage-as-a-Service track in the Gaylord Texan in Dallas at 2:50 p.m. October 13.

Greg Livengood Joins OpenSymmetry

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:40:36 EDT

OpenSymmetry is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Livengood from Livengood Consulting Group to the OpenSymmetry management team as of October 1, 2008.

Finance Company Seeks Buyer for $26.9 Million Prime Portfolio Using GDNAuto Online Marketplace

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:52 EDT

A California-based regional finance company with a portfolio of 1,058 seasoned prime auto loans valued at almost $26.9 million is the latest seller to offer a portfolio of loans for purchase using Global Debt Network Automotive (GDNAuto), the company announced.

Atlantix Global Systems Quantifies Client Reach with Plans to Implement a Test Market Campaign for Certain Industries and Regions

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:16 EDT

What steps do companies with aggressive plans do to offer their clients added value? They continue to push forward. Launching a new brand, structuring a new management team, adding a new product line, and continuing to add to a solid engineering group are items that create security for clients. Throughout 2008, Atlantix Global Systems www.atlantixglobal.com has seen growth in markets that are generally stagnant in a weak economy. The ability to continue to see results comes from a commitment from senior leadership.

eMachines Introduces Powerful Mini Desktop PC; Just the Size of a Dictionary, It's Still Big on Capabilities and Features

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:36:15 EDT

Weighing in at just one-third the size of a traditional PC, the new super compact eMachines EL1200 Desktop Series PCs pack as much computing power as most mainstream full size towers, without taking up limited desk space or much out of consumers’ wallets. Starting at less than $300, the EL1200 Series is an extreme value that’s sure to surprise and please many a shopper this holiday season.

Las ventas del juego FIFA 09 de EA SPORTS superan los 1,2 millones de copias en la primera semana en las tiendas europeas; el juego FIFA registra las ventas más rápidas de la historia

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:33:17 EDT

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) ha anunciado una potente inauguración de su temporada FIFA 09. En la primera semana en las tiendas europeas se han vendido más de 1,2 millones de copias del aclamado juego, registrando el mejor lanzamiento de la historia de la premiada franquicia.

Production Teams for Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, The Police, Halo 3 and The Bourne Ultimatum Take Top Honors at 24th Annual TEC Awards

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:29:23 EDT

The engineers, sound mixers, producers and other audio production professionals behind Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ Raising Sand, The Police’s reunion tour, Microsoft video game Halo 3, and Universal Pictures’ The Bourne Ultimatum were among the many winners at the 24th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards held Friday evening, October 3rd at San Francisco’s Westin St. Francis Hotel.

AMD und die Advanced Technology Investment Company aus Abu Dhabi gründen neues zukunftsweisendes Unternehmen zur Fertigung von Halbleitern

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:20:19 EDT

AMD (NYSE: AMD) und die Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) aus Abu Dhabi haben heute die Errichtung einer in den USA ansässigen, zukunftsweisenden Halbleiterfertigungsfirma bekannt gegeben, um der wachsenden Nachfrage nach unabhängigen, zukunftsweisenden Halbleiterproduktionskapazitäten nachzukommen. Das neue global aufgestellte Unternehmen, das vorläufig den Namen „The Foundry Company“ tragen soll, wird diese Nachfrage stillen, indem es fortschrittliche Herstellungstechnologie, in der Branche führende Produktionseinrichtungen und aggressive Pläne miteinander kombiniert, um seine globalen Kapazitäten auszuweiten. Gleichzeitig wird die Mubadala Development Company ihre Investitionen in AMD auf 19,3 Prozent auf vollständig verwässerter Basis erhöhen.

Rackspace Hosting Draws on Credit Facility

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:17:20 EDT

Rackspace® Hosting (NYSE: RAX), the world’s leader and specialist in IT hosting, today announced that it has drawn an additional $150 million on its revolving line of credit backed by Comerica Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Wachovia Bank, Bank of America and The Frost National Bank.

Altera Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:16:19 EDT

Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced it will hold a conference call for interested members of the investment community at 1:45 pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 to discuss the company’s third quarter results and business outlook. The company will release earnings after the market close on October 14, 2008.

Select Greater Philadelphia Releases Regional IT Report - An Economic and Comparative Assessment of the Region

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:10:17 EDT

Select Greater Philadelphia (Select), a not-for-profit economic development organization dedicated to marketing the Greater Philadelphia region and attracting new businesses to the community, today released a report entitled Information Technology (IT) Industry – an Economic and Comparative Assessment of Greater Philadelphia. Estimates show that for every worker in an IT occupation in 2006 who was employed in the IT-producing sector, an additional 2.5 persons in IT occupations worked for firms in the IT-using sector.

Telesphere Honored as One of 2008 "Comerica Bank Arizona Companies to Watch"

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:03:31 EDT

Telesphere has been recognized as one of the 2008 Comerica Bank Arizona Companies to Watch.

A Major Domain to be Sold at Auction on October 30th - WebChat.com - Offers Premium Web Presence and Growth Opportunity in the Booming Online and Mobile Communications Industry

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:55:08 EDT

Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC today announced that it will offer for sale a premium online and mobile communications industry asset – WebChat.com – at its upcoming Fall 2008 Live IP Auction at the Chicago Cultural Center on October 30^th. The WebChat.com domain, offered as Lot 46a, is a generic yet highly relevant domain in the booming world of online communication, making it an attractive asset for companies looking to establish an unmistakable web presence.

OKI Releases Its Environment Report 2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:52:16 EDT

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6703) today announced it has released the Environmental Report 2008 in English and Chinese. The English report released on OKI's website describes the environmental protection activities implemented by the OKI Group during the last fiscal year ended March, 2008.

NEC Electronics America Receives Bay Area Green Business Certification

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:50:15 EDT

NEC Electronics America, Inc. today announced that its company headquarters in Santa Clara has received certification from the Bay Area Green Business Program for meeting its standards of environmental performance.

CareView Communications, Inc. Announces Execution of Agreement with Hillcrest Medical Center

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:47:13 EDT

CareView Communications, Inc. (“CareView” or the “Company”) (Pink Sheets:CRVW), an information technology provider to the healthcare industry, announced today the execution of an agreement contract with Hillcrest Medical Center (“Hillcrest”), a 607-licensed bed tertiary medical center located in mid-town Tulsa, Oklahoma. Under the agreement, Hillcrest engaged CareView to provide the CareView System™ in its patient rooms as well as additional areas throughout the hospital.