Global Leader in Seismic Equipment Rentals and Support Acquires TransGulf Tech

September 1st, 2009 SUNNYVALE, California - - Spirent Tech-X Flex(TM) Adds Copper, DSL Modules to Handheld Tool's Wide-Reaching Resources Spirent Communications plc (www.spirent.com/) (LSE: SPT), a leader in network, services and device testing, today announced the addition of copper and DSL modules for its market leading Spirent Tech-X Flex(TM) (www.spirent.com/Broadband/OSP_and_InHomeTesting/Tech-X-Flex.aspx). The new wideband copper and ADSL / VDSL2 modules extend the reach of Spirent Tech-X Flex to the last mile providing a solution that enables service providers to confidently roll out new services with fewer quality issues and complaints.

August 10th, 2009 DALLAS - - Comprehensive MVS solutions for provider of library material handling equipment to include installation, preventative maintenance and break/fix services BancTec, a global provider of advanced, high-volume, document and payment processing solutions and services, continues to expand the reach of its Multi-Vendor Services offering with an agreement to be the exclusive, North American service provider for Tech Logic, the leader in automated check-in and check-out solutions for libraries. Under the agreement, BancTec will provide installation, preventative maintenance, and break/fix services in the U.S.

August 9th, 2009 BANGALORE, India - - The Company Sets up an IOT Lab in Bangalore, India - To Support TEMs, TSPs & ISVs for Voice & Video Domains Tech Mahindra, a global systems integrator & technology solutions provider to the telecom industry today announced the launch of an IOT Lab to offer Test Services to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), Telecom Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). The state-of-the-art Lab, established at Tech Mahindra's facilities in Bangalore, will host a variety of network infrastructure elements sourced from multiple vendors enabling it to execute IOT Programs focused towards multiple technology areas.

August 3rd, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS - - Connects Legacy Analog Devices to Cellular Networks As it becomes increasingly difficult to find PSTN lines in homes and businesses, and complete analog networks are being sunset, many device manufacturers are faced with the problem of finding new ways to connect their legacy analog devices to the latest digital communication networks. With its new MultiConnect(TM) AW Analog-to-Wireless Converter (www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Families/MultiConnectAW/), Multi- Tech Systems is providing a cost-effective and convenient solution for the millions of devices with built-in analog modems needing to be deployed in M2M (machine-to-machine) applications.

July 21st, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS - - Distribution Agreement Expands Multi-Tech's Reach in Europe and the Middle East Multi-Tech Systems' cellular modems, that enable machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, are now available through Future Electronics in the EMEA markets. The partnership brings together Multi-Tech, a 40-year device networking innovator, with Future Electronics, a distribution innovator of 40 years standing.

July 7th, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS - - Ideal for 24/7 Video Surveillance and Other Mission-Critical Applications Multi-Tech Systems' new 3G intelligent wireless router (www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Families/MultiModemrCell/) instantly makes existing or next generation devices communication-ready. The MultiModem(R) rCell intelligent wireless router with HSDPA support is ideal for highly data intensive, mission-critical applications such as real-time remote video surveillance, downloading large files or shared Internet access over a high-speed wireless connection.

June 15th, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS - Fax-to-email server delivers increased production and quick ROI Multi-Tech Systems announces the next generation of its FaxFinder(R) (www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Families/FaxFinder/) V.34 fax server (www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Families/FaxFinder/), enhanced to provide increased production and cost savings. Converting faxes to PDF or TIFF files to deliver via email is this fax product's core function, eliminating the need for paper, toner, and even a fax machine.

June 7th, 2009 AMSTERDAM - Seismic interpreters are facing a growing amount of data to interpret and the demands for computational tools to underpin the 3D seismic interpretation process throughout the E&P workflow have never been more apparent. Through use of ffA's high performance computational software, a data driven approach to 3D seismic interpretation can provide the step change in productivity required for geoscientists to fully exploit their data and deliver more accurate interpretations of the subsurface, improved understanding of uncertainty and better quantification of risk.

March 30th, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS - New MultiModem iCell Combines IP and GPIO capabilities for Mission Critical Applications Multi-Tech(R) Systems, Inc., a leading data communications and telecommunications technology company based in suburban Minneapolis, is now shipping its new MultiModem(R) iCell intelligent wireless modems designed for mission-critical M2M remote monitoring and control applications. The external modem features Multi-Tech's Universal IP stack (UIP) and a five-port GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) interface providing remote signal monitoring for a wide range of control systems.

March 22nd, 2009 HELSINKI - Wärtsilä has received another major order from Pakistan. The order was placed by Liberty Power Tech Ltd.

September 2nd, 2009 United Rentals names v.p. of business developmentGREENWICH, Conn.

September 16th, 2009 Tetra Tech gets Army Corps of Engineers contractPASEDENA, Calif. — The Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract, with a top value of $38 million, for civil projects and military planning in various Western states to three companies, Tetra Tech Inc.

September 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a new technique that uses data collected from earthquakes, potentially allowing the Earth's seismic activity to be mapped more comprehensively. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, developed the new method.

September 23rd, 2009 LONDON - A new research by scientists has determined that blue whales have had to increase their 'singing' to cope with noise pollution from ships. Man-made noise such as ships' engines has caused hearing loss in whales.

June 30th, 2009 Report: Worst may be over for US tech marketNEW YORK — As bad as the technology market fared in the first quarter of this year, the worst may be over, at least in the United States, Forrester Research said in a report Tuesday. The research firm nonetheless revised its forecast for 2009.

January 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Office space rentals in India's metros and larger cities have been falling since the last financial year, according to a report released Thursday by global real estate consultancy CB Richard Ellis. The India Office Market View report on office spaces in major cities said vacancy levels have increased and rentals were corrected because of dampened demand.

July 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - Mahindra Satyam, formerly Satyam Computer Services, Friday said it has allotted 198.6 million shares to Venturebay Consultants, a Tech Mahindra arm. After this allotment, Tech Mahindra will hold about 43 percent in the company.

August 27th, 2009 First Horizon Insurance acquires Sandlin InsuranceMEMPHIS, Tenn. — First Horizon Insurance Group Inc.

July 7th, 2009 Gartner says tech spending to drop 6 percentNEW YORK — Research firm Gartner says worldwide spending on technology products and services is on track to decline 6 percent this year. Gartner Inc.

July 30th, 2009 Indo-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE BEIJING - The US administration has decided to lift its restrictions on the export of hi-tech goods to China, a media report said Thursday. The China Daily quoted Vice-Premier Wang Qishan, who took part in the two-day China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue that ended in Washington Tuesday, as saying: "The US pledged to facilitate exports of high-technology products from the US to China." Sino-US trade touched $333.7 billion last year in spite of the global financial crisis.