Vertica: World’s Fastest Growing Data Warehouse Vendor Lands Its 100th Customer in Record TimeBILLERICA, Massachusetts - Vertica continues to share tangible proof points of its rising leadership in the data warehouse market by announcing today the signing of its 100th customer. This achievement firmly establishes Vertica as the fastest growing company in the data warehouse market. MarketsandMarkets: Global Neurostimulation Market Worth US$10.2 Billion by 2014WILMINGTON, Delaware - According to a new market research report, ‘Neurostimulation Market’, published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global market for neurostimulation products is expected to be worth $3.6 billion in 2009, and expected to reach $10.2 billion by 2014, driven by the multiple treatment applications of neurostimulation products, and the emergence of venture capital in the industry. Novelis Officially Opens New Investment at Nachterstedt in GermanyZURICH - - Increased aluminum sheet capacity for automotive and can markets Novelis today marked the official start-up of a major investment at its Nachterstedt plant in Germany, with an opening ceremony attended by customers and other stakeholders. The new specialist finishing capacity enhances Novelis’ aluminum sheet offering to the automotive and beverage can markets and increases its flexibility in meeting customer needs. Dot Hill Launches Formal Channel Partner ProgramCARLSBAD, California and LONDON - - Tiered Program Offers Wide Range of Benefits for Storage Value Added Resellers MS Society Response to Trial Results of Novartis Multiple Sclerosis Oral Therapy FTY-720 (fingolimod)LONDON - In response to today’s results from pharmaceutical firm Novartis on its oral multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy FTY-720 (fingolimod), the MS Society has released the following statement: ICS Secures Private Placement of One Million UnitsABBOTSFORD, Canada - ICS Copper Systems Ltd. (ICX: TSX.V) is pleased to announce that it has arranged a non-brokered private placement of 1,000,000 (One Million) units at a price of CDN$0.10 per unit for gross proceeds of CDN$100,000. Each unit will consist of one common share and one full warrant entitling the holder to purchase a common share at a price of CDN$0.12 if exercised within a period of 12 months, CDN$0.15 if exercised within a period of 24 months, CDN$0.20 if exercised within a period of 36 months. Galil Medical Announces Establishment of Global Headquarters in Minneapolis, MNMINNEAPOLIS - Galil Medical, a global leader in minimally invasive cryotherapy treatments for cancers and other disorders, announced today that it is establishing its new Global Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. The company is expected to open this new facility in Arden Hills during the fourth quarter of 2009. Along with its corporate staff and US operations’ functions, the company will also locate its global marketing, clinical/regulatory and its systems development and assembly functions in this new facility. Galil Medical will maintain needle manufacturing and R&D operations in its facility in Yokneam, Israel, as well as its European headquarters in London. Department Store Retailer Ripley Selects Manthan Systems to Power its Retail AnalyticsCHICAGO - Manthan Systems, Inc., a Retail Business Intelligence and Analytics specialist, today announced that Ripley, Inc., a leading department store in Peru, has selected its flagship product, ARC Merchandise Analytics. Atmel Receives ZigBee Smart Energy Certification for BitCloud Software StackSAN JOSE, California - Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced that the BitCloud(TM) ZigBee(R) PRO stack has been awarded ZigBee Smart Energy product certification. BitCloud Smart Energy offers utility companies a secure, proven and easy-to-use technology for wireless home area networks (HANs) by connecting in-premise devices, such as meters, thermostats and smart appliances, to each other and to wide area energy distribution and control networks. ZigBee Smart Energy enables utility companies and individual homeowners to manage energy usage, control residential peak demand and reduce overall environmental impact. Cognizant Helps ELEXON Strengthen its Capability to Deliver Settlement of Electricity Trading in Great BritainLONDON and TEANECK, New Jersey - - Cognizant’s Broad Spectrum of Services Will Help ELEXON Meet Future Balancing and Settlement Code Requirements of the Industry, While Improving its Services and Rationalizing Costs Rhodri Morgan of the National Assembly of Wales Confirmed Speaker at Invest UKLONDON - - Invest UK Conference Programme Launch Invest UK, the new virtual event from Property Week focusing on buying, selling and developing property in the UK, has just launched its full conference programme. To attend, delegates must register - for free - online at www.investukevent.com/launch. Cybercriminals use Trojans and Money Mules to Loot Online Bank AccountSAN JOSE, California - - In its Latest Cybercrime Intelligence Report, Finjan Shows how Cybercrooks Used a Combination of Trojans and Money Mules to Successfully Avoid Anti-Fraud Systems to Steal Euro 300,000 in 22 Days BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - Why Does Fluoride Make Your Teeth Hard?LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany - Your chewing apparatus has to be pretty stable to be able to cope with all the sustenance we shove into it every day. The outermost layer of a tooth, the enamel, is actually the hardest substance that the human body produces. It consists of a mineral called hydroxylapatite. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. The 2010 Bride has Real ChoiceHARROGATE, England - The huge British Bridal Exhibition in Harrogate earlier this month pulled in buyers from across the world who were there to spend serious money on the top bridalwear, men’s formalwear and wedding accessories collections. More than 300 ranges for 2010 and beyond were on show and business, according to exhibitors, was nothing short of amazing, with many claiming to have taken more orders and of a higher value in the first day than in the whole of any previous three-day shows. Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. and TorreyPines Complete MergerNOVATO, California - - Creates Biopharmaceutical Company Named Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. to Trade Under NASDAQ Ticker “RPTP” Key Areas of Financial Services Remain Digitally Disconnected With ConsumersLONDON - - New Study Reveals That Consumers are Leading the Digital Revolution! There is a rapidly increasing awareness that the digital revolution is fully underway. The challenge given by Martha Lane Fox (the UK Government’s Digital Champion) to “get as many of the 17 million currently without access to the net online by the time of the Olympics in 2012″, and the recent report ‘Digital Britain’ from Lord Carter, confirms that serious political attention is now being paid to the digitalisation of households throughout the UK. Dutch Bring Drinking Water Solutions to RomaniaTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - Fresh water from the tap will soon be available everywhere in Romania. From 6 to 9 October, a team of Dutch water experts will visit four southern Provinces (Giurgu, Calarasi, Buzao, and Ilfov) to demonstrate how even the most remote municipalities can offer their residents clean and fresh drinking water. The Dutch professionals will meet with mayors, county councils, representatives of water companies, the Ministries of Agriculture, Environment, Regional Development & Housing and Education and real estate developers. Schulte Demands EU “Alleviation for Airports”FRANKFURT - - New Fraport CEO Presents Comprehensive 3-point Package of Demands to EU Dr Stefan Schulte, Fraport AG’s new executive board chairman, has presented the European Commission with a three-point package of demands for alleviating the burden faced by airports. Speaking to journalists in Brussels today, Schulte advocated the “complete abolition of regulations for liquids in carry-on baggage.” However, he disapproved of any rushed and costly interim solutions regarding liquid restrictions. He said that it would be better to wait until new technologies are available that detect prohibited liquids in hand luggage. TC Interconnect Announces Arrangement with Dongfang to Manufacture and Market of LED Road Lamps to Tap 48 Million LED Road Lamp Market in ChinaHONG KONG - TC Interconnect Holdings Limited (SEHK Code: 0515) (”TC Interconnect”/ the “Group”), one of the top 10 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturers in Hong Kong and China, today announces that the Group is having a partnership with LED lighting technology proprietary developer and operator Orient Opto — Semiconductors Corp. (”Dongfang”) to engage the design and manufacture of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting as well as operation and management of energy saving projects such as LED road lamp via business model of Energy Management Contract (EMC)(Note 1). FireScope Delivers Manageable Compliance in a Complete and Single PackageLONDON - - FireScope Compliance releases best-in-class integrated compliance offering. Louis XIV, the Man and the King: a Major Exhibition at the Palace of VersaillesVERSAILLES, France - The Palace of Versailles ranks among the most famous world heritage sites, and is the most beautiful and the most comprehensive achievement of French art in the 17th century. SPB Mobile Shell 3.5: the World’s Best-Selling Mobile Application PerfectedTAIPEI, Taiwan - SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer and a holder of numerous globally recognized mobile application awards, officially announced the release of SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 for Windows Mobile today at a press event in Taipei, Taiwan. Frost & Sullivan Examines the Future of Green Energy in AfricaCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Growing government support in the form of production subsidies and the increasing liberalisation of electricity sectors is boosting the renewable energy industry in Africa. The announcement of renewable energy feed-in-tariffs in South Africa and Kenya are an indication of more favourable green energy policies in the region. Calyx Group Opens new London OfficeLONDON - - City Office Gives Calyx Ability to Focus on Financial Services Industry Calyx Group, the leading independent ICT Managed Services Provider, has announced the official opening of its new London based office. Kriss Akabusi and Foster Children Launch New Poetry BookLONDON - - With Photo Foster children from across the country will celebrate on 01/10/09 their creative talents with the launch of a new poetry book. Astadia Flexes Cloud Computing MuscleADDISON, Texas - - Business Consulting Firm Launches Comprehensive Cloud Community Online RealNetworks Improves Operators’ Control of Mobile Video Delivery With New Helix Media Delivery PlatformLONDON and SEATTLE - - Operators can monitor on- and off-deck video usage on networks - Video quality improvements achieved with live rate adaptation Superior Efficacy-dose Ratio for Lantus(R) Over detemirPARIS - - 76% Higher Dose of Insulin detemir Needed to Achieve Similar, Well Tolerated Glycemic Control Versus Lantus(R) ARCADIS Sells Part of its German Operations to ObermeyerAMSTERDAM - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has sold a part of its German infrastructural design and engineering services to Obermeyer Planen + Beraten GmbH. In this asset deal, approximately 50 people from ARCADIS will be transferred to Obermeyer with their associated workload and contracts. Altogether this represents some EUR 4.5 million in gross revenue. Further financial details were not disclosed. ARCADIS simultaneously entered into a cooperation agreement with Obermeyer, ensuring a seamless transition for clients. The Heating Industry Cuts Through the Spin to Debate the Truth Behind Government TargetsKENILWORTH, England - The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) 20/20 Vision conference is intended to help establish a transparent vision for the heating industry as a significant stepping stone towards 2050. Companies Turn to Social Media to Survive Global CrisisDUBAI, EAU - - Harnessing the Power for Social Media The current economic crisis is raising serious questions about the vitality of the business climate and how it will affect marketing goals, plans and budgets. Stocks and Shares ISA’s 11 Month Gain of 78.1% Clue Bull Market Has Just BegunLONDON - Recently on Sky News, Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned that the recession is not over yet. However, stock market millionaire and author Stephen Sutherland is taking a much more positive stance on the current economic climate, arguing that “If you wait for the economy to be showing healthy signs before investing in the stock market, you could be extremely late to the party.” Development of Fire-resistant PBT Material Offering Excellent Glow Wire CharacteristicsTOKYO - Polyplastics Co., Ltd. and WinTech Polymer Ltd. have jointly succeeded in developing DURANEX(R) 330GW, a fire-resistant PBT material which is the first PBT resin in the world to have glow wire characteristics complying with all thicknesses recommended by a new IEC standard (Notes 1-3), by combining new fire resistance technology with our proprietary advanced compound technology. This newly developed DURANEX(R) 330GW eliminates the need for customers to conduct a glow wire ignition test (GWT), irrespective of the wall thickness or shapes of parts, allowing for both cost reductions and more efficient development. Elithis Tower, the First Positive Energy Office Structure, is Now OpenDIJON, France - - Designed and Constructed at Equal Cost to a Traditional Building, the 54,000 Square Foot Structure Produces Six Times Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Spine Surgery Worldwide Products and TechnologiesSpine Surgery Worldwide 2008-2017: Products, Technologies, Markets and Opportunities Report ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Spine-Surgery-Worldwide-2008-2017-Products-Technologies-Markets-and-Opportunities.html ) details the complete range of products and technologies in spine surgery, including the surgical management of spine disorders, diseases and trauma, with treatments including use of grafts, demineralized bone, fusion, stabilization, disc replacement, nucleus replacement, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, imaging, minimally invasive surgical technologies, energy-based therapies and biologics. The report details current clinical and technology developments in the huge and rapidly growing spine surgery technologies worldwide market, with data on products in development and on the market; market size and forecast; competitor market shares; competitor profiles; and market opportunity. |
