Take Home Pay Shows Growth for the First Time in Six Months

LONDON -

- The VocaLink Take Home Pay Index Rises by 0.2% to 1.3% - Manufacturing Wage Growth Rose From an All-Time Low of 1.1% in May to hit 1.3% in June - Services Sector Take Home Pay Reversed its Sharp Plunge in May, Growing by 0.2% to 1.2%

Northern Trust Survey: Institutional Investors Recognize Need for Greater Expertise in Risk Model Implementation

CHICAGO -

A Northern Trust survey of institutional investors and investment managers finds an increasing demand for information and analytics to support risk management, and a need to improve their organizations’ ability to successfully implement risk models in the investment process.

Video Revenue in Italy’s Telecom Market will Triple Its Share by 2014, finds Pyramid Research

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts -

In Italy’s telecom market, video revenue will triple its share of total revenue by 2014, presenting a US$4.4 billion revenue opportunity for operators, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).

Stricter Product Obligations and Penalties for Manufacturers and Importers: Transition Period for Toys Directive is Running

MUNICH - The new EC Toys Directive is, like good education in the view of conservative pedagogues, clear and strict. The Directive has been promulgated last week (30 June) in the Official Journal of the EU and will therefore have to be transposed into national law (2009/48/EG, OJ L 170 30 June 2009, p. 1). Manufacturers and importers must, within a transition period of two to four years, adjust to the new rules, product safety expert Dr. Arun Kapoor of the law firm Nörr Stiefenhofer Lutz explains.

Companies are Failing to Keep Their Overseas Subsidiary Reporting in Good Shape

LONDON - Companies across the globe are failing to maintain the required legislative and regulatory reporting requirements for their subsidiaries, according to TMF Group, (TMF) the world’s leading independent provider of accounting and corporate secretarial services and Computershare Governance Services (CGS), the leading subsidiary governance software supplier.

Frost & Sullivan: Energy and Asian Markets Drive the Welding Industry out of Recession

LONDON -

- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Welding Industry on Wednesday, 15 July 2009, at 14.00 BST

Multiplus Fidelidade Chooses Oracle’s Technological Platform

SAO PAULO -

- Technology to Link Loyalty Programs From Companies in Different Industries, Including TAM Fidelidade

IBM Award for Innovative Solution to Tackling World’s Most Critical Social and Environmental Problems

LONDON -

IBM (NYSE: IBM (www.ibm.com/investor)) was awarded the prestigious Coffey International Award for its application of technical expertise in innovative ways to address the greatest societal challenges of our time at the annual Business in the Community (BITC) Awards for Excellence yesterday.

BancTec Solution Selected to Enhance Workflow Management for the 2010 Census

DALLAS -

BancTec, Inc., a global provider of advanced, high-volume, document and payment processing solutions and services, today announced that the Lockheed Martin Census Business Practice team, a premier international provider of integrated census data collection, processing and analysis solutions, has selected BancTec’s workflow management software as a component of its 2010 Census solution.

Redknee Secures Contract With Leading Asia Pacific Operator

TORONTO -

- Redknee’s Service Bureau to Provide Wholesale Billing and Content Settlement for Tier-1 Wireless Operator

Frost & Sullivan Lauds Marigot Ltd. and GTC Nutrition for Their Innovative CalciLife(TM)

LONDON -

The 2008 Frost & Sullivan Global Food and Beverage Prebiotics Product Innovation Award is presented to Ireland-based Marigot Ltd. and U.S.-based GTC Nutrition for their unique partnership product concept - CalciLife(TM). This prebiotic-based mineral absorption-enhancer aims at simultaneously promoting bone, digestive and immune health.

Frost & Sullivan Identifies Innovative and Cost-Effective Technology as Key Competitive Factor in European Medical Device Market

LONDON -

The medical device industry is one of the most vital and dynamic sectors of the European economy. The industry is constantly driven by R&D, which needs to keep pace with the evolving demands of the medical fraternity.

Unisense FertiliTech A/S Receives CE Mark of Approval for EmbryoScope(TM) Embryo Monitoring System

AARHUS, Denmark - Unisense FertiliTech A/S ( www.fertilitech.com) announces that the EmbryoScope(TM) Embryo Monitoring System and EmbryoSlide(TM) tray have received CE approval as class IIa medical devices for use in IVF. Unisense Fertilitech A/S also received the DS/EN ISO13485:2003 and AC:2007 quality system certificate for production, installation and servicing of IVF incubators and related accessories

Dual Frost & Sullivan Accolade for Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies

LONDON -

Frost & Sullivan has conferred two prestigious awards on Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS). The “2008 Frost & Sullivan European Pharmaceutical Water & Wastewater Treatment Business Development Strategy Leadership Award,” lauds VWS for its successful strategies that have enabled it to consolidate its position as one of the leading process water and wastewater solution providers for the pharmaceutical industry in Europe. The “2008 Frost & Sullivan CEO of the Year Award in the Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology Market” is presented to Jean Michel Herrewyn for his stellar role in steering this growth.

The Following is an Investment Opinion Release Issued by Microcapster: MicroCapster.com Asks: “Will Bank of America, GE and Citigroup Save the USA?”

LAS VEGAS - MicroCapster.com, a premier micro cap research firm takes the emotion out of buying small cap and penny stock. With comprehensive research, in depth due diligence and technical analysis, we provide our subscribers with high-octane penny stocks that are typically overlooked by Wall St. investment advisors. MicroCapster’s Investment Stock Report alerts all investors - large or small, to micro and small cap companies poised for explosive movement in the penny stock markets. Our team at MicroCapster understands nothing speaks louder than the success of our subscribers. Find out why thousands have already signed up for our free reports at www.MicroCapster.com.

CA Expands Offerings for Unified Business Service Assurance and Automation for Next-Generation Virtualized Data Centers and Private Clouds

DATCHETT, England -

- Support for VMware vSphere(TM) 4 and Cisco Nexus(R) 1000V will Help Customers Achieve Lean IT by Providing Simplified, Model-Based Management Using CA’s Integrated Infrastructure Availability, Performance and Automation Management Solution

Noront Resources Reports Massive Chromite Assay Results at Blackbird Deposits

TORONTO -

Symbol: NOT:TSX-V Shares Outstanding: 154,578,457 Fully Diluted: 164,098,457

Multiple Advantages to Boost Deployment of Wireless and Handheld Devices in Healthcare, States Frost & Sullivan

LONDON -

Healthcare in Europe is increasingly becoming digitised and there is growing need to develop and deploy sophisticated information systems. However, the wireless technology that is transforming various areas of business today is yet to be fully explored by the healthcare industry to support quality maintenance and improved efficiency. Nevertheless, the popularity of wireless and handheld devices in the healthcare arena is poised to increase against a backdrop of technology savvy patients and the evident benefits of mobility and flexibility.

Growing Demand for Rapid Screening and Detection Systems Pushes the European Maritime Security Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan

LONDON -

Delays in cargo screening significantly extend the time of goods at port. This process could be shortened with foolproof and rapid screening and detection systems. At the same time, increased illegal immigration and smuggling augment the need for efficient access control systems in ports and entry points.

UK Only 74th, but Costa Rica Tops ‘Happy Planet Index’

LONDON -

As the G8 prepare to meet in Italy this week, the second global ranking of the ecological efficiency with which the world’s nations deliver long and happy lives for the people who live there - the ‘Happy Planet Index’ - reveals a surprising picture of the relative wealth and progress of nations.

Aviation Regulatory Lapses Significantly Reducing Safety Levels

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands - Despite all the promises and promotional videos, the European Union’s regulation of the aviation industry has now hit an all time low placing passengers at an unacceptable level of risk. With 2009 rapidly becoming one of the worst accident periods for many years including the recent tragic events resulting in loss of life, any weaknesses within the European Aviation Authorities and the EU only serve to promote unsafe practices.

Latin America’s Smartphone Market to Grow to 150 Million Handset Units through 2014, says Pyramid

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts -

Given the growing interest by operators in smartphones, intensified competition among vendors, and the greater potential for growth in Latin America compared with other regions, the region’s smartphone segment will represent an opportunity of 150 million handset units over the next five years — 48 million handsets units in 2014 alone, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).

FDA Approves Multaq(R) for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter

PARIS -

- Multaq(R) Approved to Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Hospitalization in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter

Frost & Sullivan: Commercial Vehicle Telematics Offers Multiple Benefits for Fleet Operators

LONDON -

During times of financial crisis and economic downturn, logistic and transportation companies as well as commercial fleets in other industries suffer from increasing fuel costs and shrinking revenues. A large number of these companies must struggle to survive. In this context, an investment in commercial vehicle telematics truly pays off as it helps fleets boost their productivity while decreasing costs.

Ad Hoc Group of Holders of Pearl Group Notes Concerned About Proposed Liberty Transaction

LONDON -

The ad hoc group (”Noteholder Group”) of holders of the 500,000,000 pounds sterling 6.5864 per cent Fixed/Floating Rate Perpetual Reset Capital Securities (ISIN Number: XS0235245205) (”Notes”) issued by Pearl Group Holdings (No. 1) Limited (”Pearl Group”) consists of many of the largest institutional investors in Pearl Group’s industry in the United Kingdom. The Noteholder Group has reviewed the announcement and related shareholder presentation, published this week, on the proposed acquisition of Pearl Group by Liberty Acquisition Holdings (International) Company (”Liberty”). The Noteholder Group is concerned that these materials do not specify how the Notes are to be treated, despite a stated plan to re-list Pearl Group and to pay dividends to shareholders, even though the most recent coupon on the Notes remains unpaid. The Noteholder Group has inquired of Pearl Group how the Notes are to be treated in connection with the proposed Liberty transaction, but there has been no response so far.

NetQin: The First One Intercepting the Mobile Phone Malware Transmitter.C

BEIJING -

A new malware plaguing mobile phones named Transmitter.C has been intercepted by NetQin, the biggest mobile phone security company in the world. A few days ago, NetQin delivered the new version of anti-virus library which can inspect and remove this kind of virus efficiently.

Power Rental in Africa to Double by 2014, Reveals Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -

The use of power rental equipment is becoming increasingly important in sub-Saharan Africa to alleviate the current electricity crisis affecting the region. Despite customers’ preference for buying gensets rather than renting them, power rental companies that are able to provide rental services at a competitive price with robust after-sales support can expect to gain significant returns.

Frost & Sullivan European Gastroenterology Technology Implementation of the Year Award Bestowed on Crospon

LONDON -

The Frost & Sullivan “2009 European Gastroenterology Technology Implementation of the Year Award,” is presented to Ireland-based Crospon for successfully using the impedance planimetry technique in its novel EndoFLIP(R) (endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe) imaging system.

CGS Named a Company on the Move in Worldwide Contact Center Services for 2009

NEW YORK -

- New York-based Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. has been recognized for its leadership, strategic expansion, and growth in Romania over the past two years. CGS services include inbound customer support, outbound sales and marketing, and outsourced back-office processes.

Japan’s Largest Trust Bank Selects Fortent Monitor Anti-Money Laundering Solution

TOKYO - Fortent, a provider of risk and compliance technology and information, today announced that Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (President: Kinya Okauchi), a major wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (President & CEO: Nobuo Kuroyanagi), has selected the Fortent Anti-Money Laundering software for the firm’s Japanese domestic operations.

IPTV Rollouts in Asia/Pacific are not for Faint of Heart but Needed to Gain Market Share, says Pyramid

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts -

Despite the massive investments necessary in Asia/Pacific’s IPTV market, both in technology and content procurement, telecom operators must invest to gain subscriber market share according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).

Cellular Technology Extends the Boundaries of E-healthcare, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON -

Wireless technologies has been of immense value to medical practitioners, enabling them to increase productivity and improve the availability of quality healthcare globally. However, while mobile technology undoubtedly adds value to healthcare, the question is whether advances in technology pose a security threat, as information transmitted across a network should be accessible only to authorized users worldwide.

Growing Proteomics Market and the Current Economic Crisis Could Act in Tandem to Spur Growth in the European 2 Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis Market, States Frost & Sullivan

LONDON -

Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2DE) is the most cost-effective protein profiling technology and is the only technology in which the constituents of a protein sample can be entirely visualised in a single gel. However, current technical limitations will need to be effectively tackled for these advantages to be leveraged and market growth to be maximised.

Electric Vehicles in APAC - Fad or Reality?

LONDON -

- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on the APAC Market for Electric Vehicles on Tuesday, 7 July 2009 at 09:00 BST

New Data Supports Significant Economic and Clinical Value of MENOPUR(R) in IVF

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -

- “Study Could Have Major Impact on the Decision-Making Process With Respect to Infertility Treatment”