"Entrepreneur for the World" Award Honours Four International Personalities

LYON, France, November 20 - Four international personalities have been hounoured with the
"Entrepreneur for the World" Award on November 19th during the World
Entrepreneurship Forum, (Lyon France, November 18-21st, 2009).

Indian Civil Aviation Issues Type Certificate for Dassault Falcon 7X

SAINT-CLOUD, France, November 20 - Dassault Falcon has received Type Certificate for the Falcon
7X from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India, confirming
that the Falcon 7X meets the rigorous safety standards outlined by the
national airworthiness authorities and allows registration of the Falcon 7X
in the country.

Menicon to Acquire David Thomas Contact Lenses Ltd., Major U.K. Custom Lens Manufacturer

Deal provides base of operations for Menicon's expansion in U.K. -

NAGOYA, Japan, November 19 - Menicon Co., Ltd. (Menicon) and David Thomas Contact Lenses Ltd. (DTCL)
announced on November 19 that the two companies reached agreement on November
16, 2009 for Menicon to acquire 100% of the ownership of DTCL. The
acquisition of DTCL will enable Menicon to build on DTCL's successful
business in the U.K. and abroad. Menicon has an important presence in the
European rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens and lens care market, though not in
the U.K. The existing directors and staff will remain with DTCL and customers
will continue to receive the same levels of service as before. All existing
DTCL products will continue to be available and, over time, other products
from Menicon will be introduced through DTCL, including Menicon's growing
range of soft contact lenses.

Alcatel-Lucent Completes the World's First Data Call on a Live LTE Network in the 800 MHz "European Digital Dividend" Spectrum Band

PARIS, November 19 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) successfully
completed the worldwide first long term evolution (LTE) data call on the 800
MHz "European Digital Dividend" (EDD) spectrum band in a live network. The
call was completed in October at Alcatel-Lucent's 4G/LTE end-to-end solutions
center in Stuttgart, Germany, involved transmitting high-definition video
streaming over the air using Alcatel-Lucent's commercial infrastructure
platforms and prototype mobile devices.

International Operation Combats Online Supply of Counterfeit and Illegal Medicines

LYON, France, November 20 - In response to an ever-increasing number of websites supplying dangerous
and illegal medicines, Operation Pangea II, involving 24 countries, was
coordinated by INTERPOL and the World Health Organization's International
Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce (IMPACT) to highlight the
dangers of buying medicines online.

eFileCabinet and Aries Filing Systems Partner to Deliver Electronic Document Management Systems in Key European Markets

eFileCabinet Continues International Expansion Through Reseller Partnership with Leading Belgian Document Solutions Provider

RealNetworks Now Powers SFR's Music Service

Real and SFR sign 3-year agreement

LONDON and SEATTLE, November 18 - RealNetworks(R), Inc. (RNWK), the digital entertainment services company,
has signed a three-year deal to power the music service for SFR, France's
most successful operator in mobile music. The service was seamlessly
transitioned to Real's platform on 17 November 2009.

Carrier Corp. Acquires the Controls Businesses of i2S Group

LEATHERHEAD, England, November 18 - Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has
acquired the controls businesses of the i2S Group: DMS Controls, Ltd., ESL,
Ltd., and i2S Service, Ltd. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bull Enters Exclusive Negotiations With a View to Acquiring Amesys Group

The aim is to Create Together a European Leader in Large-Scale Computer Processing Solutions for Critical, High-Security Systems

Uni.H.A. in France Signs Purchasing Agreement for Masimo SET(R) Pulse Oximetry Products

Network of 53 Hospitals Gain Access to Masimo SET Pulse Oximeters

IRVINE, California, November 18 - Masimo (Nasdaq: MASI), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) and
Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, announced today that
Lyon, France-based Uni.H.A., one of the largest healthcare Group Purchasing
Organizations (GPO) in France, has signed a multi-year purchasing agreement
for "gold standard" Masimo SET(R) pulse oximeters. The agreement offers
preferred contract pricing to Uni.H.A.'s 53 member hospitals and provides for
more than 1,000 Masimo SET bedside pulse oximeters and 650 handheld pulse
oximeters to be purchased within four-years.

Travel "Green" With Venere.com

Venere.com Suggestions for an Eco-Friendly Trip

MILAN, November 17 - Venere.com, the European specialist in online accommodation, reveals all
the secrets to environmentally-friendly travelling. By following these simple
steps, you too can become an eco-traveler:

Zyomyx Point-of-Care CD4 Test Selected by CD4 Initiative to Help Treat HIV/AIDS Patients in Developing Countries

Zyomyx's innovative approach enters final phase to become the world's first low-cost, instrument-free test for measuring CD4 T-cell count in HIV/AIDS patients

Start of Largest European Study on Strategic Planning in Retail Banking

RUESSELSHEIM, Germany, November 17 - Today is the start of the largest European study on the current status of
strategic planning in retail banking. This is the first study on this subject
in the aftermath of the financial crisis. The questionnaire can be accessed
via the designated website www.bankstrategy.eu. It is open for all
financial services organizations with retail activities in Great Britain,
France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Poland and Hungary until January 25,
2010.

Succession Planning in the C-suite Lagging, According to Korn/Ferry Executive Quiz

LOS ANGELES, November 17 - The most recent Executive Quiz results released today by the Korn/Ferry
Institute indicate the majority of companies are not prepared for succession
in the C-suite.

Harlequin and Author Solutions Announce Publishing Partnership

Self-Publishing Imprint Harlequin Horizons Furthers Opportunities for First-Time Authors

Destination Therapy Trial Data Demonstrate Superiority for HeartMate II(R) Over HeartMate(R) XVE

STUDY SHOWS TWO-YEAR SURVIVAL OF 58 PERCENT AND DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HEARTMATE II PATIENTS

Plasan to Highlight SandCat Contracts and Deliveries at Milipol

PARIS, November 17 - Plasan, a global leader in the field of combat-proven
survivability and armour solutions for vehicles, airborne platforms and
personal protection, today announced a delivery and a new contract for the
SandCat.

Europe's Next Generation Don't Know how to Save the Planet

Conflicting Messages Leave 6 in 10 Young People Confused, Helpless and Apathetic

The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Improves External Interaction and Collaboration With Jive

PORTLAND, Oregon, November 16 - News

Monext and VASCO Data Security Announce a Partnership to Provide a Multi-Channel, State-of-the-Art Solution for Reliable Authentication

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, November 16 - VASCO, a world leader in strong authentication solutions has joined with
Monext, a pure player in electronic payments, to offer their clients an
effective, cutting-edge solution for authentication problems faced by
financial institutions, businesses and public services.

Platts Unveils Annual Ranking of 250 Top Performing Global Energy Companies

SINGAPORE, November 16 - Despite unprecedented price volatility, global recession, swings in
demand, and the "greening" of the world's energy priorities, major oil
companies maintained their stronghold as the world's top-performing energy
businesses, according to the 2009 Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company
Rankings(TM) announced here Monday.

Sisvel LTE Patent Pool Meeting to Advance IPR Licensing for 4G Technology

All Owners of Essential LTE/SAE Patents Invited to Participate

STUTTGART, Germany, November 16 - Sisvel today announced that it will hold a two-day meeting of LTE (Long
Term Evolution) / SAE (System Architecture Evolution) essential patent owners
beginning on February 2, 2010, to discuss the formation of an LTE/SAE patent
pool. Participants will include global technology leaders in the
telecommunications industry and major international LTE/SAE stakeholders, and
the meeting remains open to additional parties that hold an LTE essential
patent or patent application as determined by an independent patent
evaluator. All parties interested in participating in the formation of an
LTE/SAE patent pool are invited to contact Sisvel as soon as possible to
arrange an evaluation of essentiality in advance of the February meeting. To
ensure completion of the evaluation in time to join the February meeting,
patent owners should submit a patent no later than December 15, 2009.

OneAccess Appoints Didier Delepine as Chairman of the Supervisory Board

PARIS, November 16 - OneAccess Networks, the European leader in multi service access routers,
today announced that its Board of Directors on 15th October, 2009 appointed
Didier Delepine as Chairman of the Supervisory Board for a 3 year term.

IBM Receives SMB Excellence Award From Major Industry Analyst Firm For Express Advantage

ARMONK, New York, November 12 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announces it has received IDC's first SMB
Excellence Award for the effectiveness of its Express Advantage program in
helping mid-market businesses thrive in a rapidly changing business
environment. IBM, the only firm to receive awards in two categories, was also
recognized in the "Innovative Alliances" category for the Intuit QuickBooks
Enterprise Solution via IBM Smart Cube.

BancTec and Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co. Establish Distribution Relationship

Agreement extends BancTec's growth in Middle East

LONDON, November 12 - BancTec, Inc., a global provider of advanced, high-volume, document and
payment processing solutions and services, has signed a distribution
agreement with Saudi-based Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co., a
leading IT and communications solution provider. The agreement covers
distribution in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab
Emirates of BancTec's highly acclaimed IntelliScan(R) and E-Series high-speed
document scanning and sorting transports.

Sales for the First Nine Months of 2009: EUR23.2 Billion (-3%) EUR23.4 Billion (-3%) Excluding the Sale of Finagestion

PARIS, November 12 - 1. Sales

Lancôme Revelations - Awakening Talent Through the Arts With the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation

PARIS and LONDON, November 12 - Lancôme is delighted to announce its commitment as patron of
the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation.

Bluestar Silicones to Make its Debut at MEDICA 2009 in Düsseldorf to Showcase the Silbione(R) Difference

LYON, France, November 12 - Bluestar Silicones will make its debut at MEDICA 2009 in Düsseldorf to
showcase its innovative and skin-friendly Silbione(R) range of silicones
products.

Continued Segregation in Czech Schools Devastates Lives of Roma Children

Two Years after Landmark Discrimination Ruling, Government Statistics Confirm Roma Children Are Still Shunted into Separate Schools

Stanley S. Arkin, Counsel for H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Files Motion to Dismiss Meritless Complaint of Robert Eringer

Declares Eringer's Lawsuit "a Crude 'Shake Down' or Blatant Extortion"

TODAY: TelcoTV Consumer Survey Data and 2009 TelcoTV Vision Award Winners Revealed

ORLANDO, Florida, November 11 -

Official Opening of Plexus Oradea

ORADEA, Romania, November 11 - Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq: PLXS), celebrated the official opening of its
Oradea manufacturing site on November 10th with an event hosted by Plexus'
President and CEO, Dean Foate. Guests from the local government and
universities and key global suppliers were given the opportunity to tour the
site and listen to presentations outlining Plexus' global vision and future
regional plans.

Olmeca Launches Olmeca Altos 100% Agave Tequila in London

MEXICO CITY -

Olmeca last night held its International Launch for Olmeca Altos 100% Agave Tequila, at the exclusive Central London venue Paramount. This unique new Tequila has been created by Top International Bartenders Henry Besant and Dre Masso, alongside Maestro Tequilero Jesus Hernandez, offering incomparable appeal to the international bartender community, whilst inviting an urban and quality-conscious consumer.

Computer Troubleshooters Selects NTRglobal as Preferred Supplier for Remote Support Solution

DALLAS and BARCELONA, Spain -

- International IT Service Leader Integrates Powerful Chat Capabilities into National Website to Optimize Local Distribution of Customer Support Requests

SAE International Releases Test Results of the Low GWP Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, November 10 - A Cooperative Research Program conducted through SAE International to
investigate the safety and environmental performance of a new refrigerant for
mobile air conditioning systems, announced today the successful completion of
its research. Based on these results, the sponsors of the SAE CRP1234 have
concluded that HFO-1234yf can be used as the global replacement refrigerant
in future mobile air conditioning systems. From the evaluation and test
results it has been concluded that HFO-1234yf can be safely accommodated
through established industry standards and practices for vehicle design,
engineering, manufacturing, and service.