gategroup Signs Long-term Contract with SWISS

ZURICH, November 19 - gategroup, the leading independent provider of onboard products and
services to the world's airlines, has extended business for its Gate Gourmet
brand with Swiss International Airlines for three additional years until the
end of 2015. The deal covers a business spend in excess of CHF 600 million.

gategroup Names Boder to Top HR Position

ZURICH, November 10 - Joerg A. Boder has been appointed as Group Senior Vice President Human
Resources of gategroup, the leading independent global provider of onboard
products and services. He will replace Richard Wells, who is leaving
gategroup at the end of 2009 to pursue opportunities outside the group.

eGate Solutions Acquires Abanco’s Onboard Retail Technology to Improve Speed, Capability and Customer Focus

ZURICH -

Having the right technology is a key success factor in managing onboard retail projects. Airlines, railways and ferry operators worldwide can now operate more powerful, flexible and secure sales programs by partnering with gategroup member eGate Solutions(TM).

Barix Appoints Fabrizio Campanale as Engineering Manager

ZURICH -

Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, has hired Fabrizio Campanale as Engineering Manager. Campanale will work out of the company’s headquarters in Zurich, leading and managing the development team and its operations to ensure proper and efficient planning and execution of all engineering projects.

Novelis Announces Price Increase on Aluminium Rolled Products in Europe

ZURICH -

Novelis today announced that it is increasing the price of the aluminium coil and sheet standard products that it sells to European distribution and industrial customers. The company’s fabrication charge for rolled products will increase by 30 Euro per tonne for 1000-, 3000- and 5000-series alloys and 6000-series in ‘O’ temper.

Albis Technologies: New Business as a Result of Continuity and Productivity

ZURICH - The first business year following the management buyout of the business unit “Engineering and Innovative Products EIP” from Siemens Switzerland AG to Albis Technologies AG was characterized by continuity, quality, and productivity.

Kraft Foods Extends Commitment to Sustainable Cocoa Farming

ZURICH -

- First Mainstream Chocolate Brands Launched in Europe with Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) Seal; Commitment to Buy 30,000 Tons of Sustainable Cocoa Beans by End 2012

FIFA Medical Conference, 17 and 18 October 2009 in Zurich

ZURICH, Switzerland - FIFA will hold a two-day Medical Conference in Zurich on 17 and 18 October 2009. Medical staff, but particularly administrators and officials from FIFA member associations worldwide, will enjoy an exceptional introduction to the latest achievements in football medicine and the many benefits for associations, communities, teams and players at all levels of play.

Swiss Asset Management Company Heralds New Era for Farmland Investment

ZURICH - Land Commodities Asset Management AG, the specialist farmland investment and asset management firm, today announced the formal launch of its new direct farmland investment brand targeted specifically at private investors.

Kraft Foods to Invest Euro 15 Million in New Biscuit Research & Development Center in France

ZURICH -

Kraft Foods announced today that it intends to invest euro 15 million (approximately US$20 million) in constructing a new Biscuit Research & Development (R&D) Center in Saclay, France, a suburb of Paris.

Swine-Flu - A Threat for Asthmatics?

ZURICH -

- Indication: Health Tips from EAACI can be downloaded free of charge as a pdf-file under: www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100018272/?langid=2 -

Novelis Officially Opens New Investment at Nachterstedt in Germany

ZURICH -

- 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.

The Future of Green Power - Achieving an Energy Revolution in Challenging Times

ZURICH -

- Indication: Picture can be downloaded free of charge under: www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100003893/?langid=2 -

Occlutech and IZASA Obtains Favourable Ruling in Proceeding Initiated by AGA Medical in Spain

ZURICH - Occlutech AG, the leading European developer of products for septal closure, today announced that, together with its partner in Spain IZASA SA, it defeated a request for an injunction against sales and marketing activities in Spain, launched at the Commercial Court I of Barcelona, Spain by its U.S. competitor AGA Medical.

Qnective, Inc. (QNTV) Elects Another Top Specialist to its Board of Directors and as an Officer

ZURICH, Switzerland - Qnective, Inc., a U.S. public company, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has elected Mr. Valerio Camardella to its Board of Directors and as Chief Marketing Officer effective July 13, 2009. This appointment will provide Qnective with strong support in sales, marketing, and operations.

Albis Technologies Achieves MEF-18 Certification

ZURICH - Albis Technologies, the leading provider of circuit emulation solutions, has been awarded the MEF-18 certification for Circuit Emulation Services over Ethernet.

Long-term Investment Secured - Swiss Foundation Supports Innovative Concept for Patients With Diabetes

ZÜRICH - Solianis recently signed an investment agreement with a Swiss foundation which invests its assets in Swiss companies. According to the agreement, this foundation will put CHF 5 million, while the previous investors in Solianis are investing another CHF 3 million.

DSwiss Launches DataInherit - The First Internet Data Safe With Data Inheritance

ZURICH, Switzerland - DSwiss AG, the Internet data banking specialists, announced today the launch of DataInherit (www.datainherit.com), a new and innovative global Internet service offering a high security data safe with a unique digital inheritance feature.

European AutoID Award 2009 Honors Object Security Surveillance Solution

ZURICH - Silverstroke AG, an Ettlingen/Germany-based communications solution provider, won this year’s European AutoID Award in the category “RFID”. In doing so, the awarding committee acknowledged a groundbreaking object surveillance solution which uses RFID to protect an art collection. The winning project was realized by Silverstroke in collaboration with the GU and systems integrator, Siemens Building Technologies, as well as Albis Technologies. The application is based on active RFID transponders by Albis. Thereby reading devices in the exhibition rooms interconnect the RFID transponders with the application-software. This design ensures continuous surveillance of the exhibits.

Barix Audio Over IP Technology Adds Scalability, Flexibility and Control to Bosch PA and Voice Evacuation Systems

ZURICH - Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control and monitoring, today announced that Bosch Security Systems is now shipping an IP Audio Interface based on Barix technology for use with Bosch Praesideo and Plena Voice Alarm digital public address and voice evacuation systems. The Barix OEM device, labeled PRS-1AIP1, is used for distribution of supervised audio and control signals over standard IP networks according to the EN 60849 standard for voice evacuation in Europe and other regions.

Maurice Lacroix: British Golf Star Justin Rose New Brand Ambassador

ZURICH - Cross reference: Picture is Distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be Downloaded Free of Charge at:

Barix IP Control Solutions Monitor Power Substations Across Singapore

ZURICH - Barionet devices allow operators to remotely monitor operations and security threats

Qnective Inc: Mobile Telephony With Optimum Security

ZURICH, Switzerland - The company, Qnective Inc, has launched its “Qtalk secureServer” software solution which allows companies to make eavesdrop-proof phone calls to commercially available mobile phones. Qnective is a leading provider of mobile Voice over IP voice and data solutions for the most demanding security requirements.

Business Pros Waste Five Hours a Week Arranging Meetings

ZURICH, Switzerland - Meeting Inefficiencies Cost National Economies Billions Each Year and More Than Half the Working Week

Qnective, Inc. Appoints Another top Specialist to its Advisory Board

ZURICH - Qnective, Inc., a U.S. public company, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is appointing Joseph Nançoz to its Advisory Board as of 15th of April 2009. This appointment will provide Qnective, Inc. with strong support to assist it with successfully expanding further its activities and market position.

Bio-Design Computer Mouse

ZURICH - The computer mouse has now been around for 40 years and has become a tool that many people work with for hours each day. The ergonomically-designed ‘HandshoeMouse’ is an especially comfortable and healthy version. Its innovative design has been developed by two Dutch universities and prevents the user suffering from a ‘mouse arm’. It comes in three sizes and a slick wireless version is also available.

International Press Conference: “The World Faces Dire Food Shortages”

ZURICH, Switzerland - An Invitation to the Launch of “Food First”

An Urgent Call to Action by “The Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture”

Qnective Inc. Appoints Two Top Specialists to its Advisory Board

ZURICH - Qnective Inc., a U.S. public company, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is appointing Jose Collazo and Paul Barry to its Advisory Board as of 1 April 2009. These appointments provide Qnective Inc. with a strong basis on which to successfully further expand its activities and market position.

AleXora Watches: Breaking the Daily Round

ZURICH - Picture can be downloaded on:
www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100017105

Wrist watches are usually produced in a round or rectangular shape. The
Swiss watch maker AleXora is now departing from this convention and releasing
their new collection of triangle shaped watches at the BASEL WORLD 2009 Watch
and Jewellery Show.

Hublot and WISeKey Revolutionize BASELWORLD2009 With its Breakthrough Technology Against Counterfeiting

ZURICH, Switzerland - Yesterday at BASELWORLD 2009, WISeKey, and Hublot announced a world first
at BaselWorld 2009 demonstrating an unique breakthrough solution that will
help reduce counterfeiting among the luxury watch industry. This solution
arrives during a period on which the watch industry is also impacted by the
crisis and needs to reassure its clients.

Ascom Announces the Acquisition of TEMS From Ericsson - Creating a Global Leader in Mobile Network Testing

ZURICH - Ascom has signed a binding agreement to purchase TEMS, a test business,
from Ericsson for a total consideration of CHF 190 million in cash (on a debt
and cash-free basis).

Palonosetron Warrants Adequate Caloric Intake in Oncology Patients Receiving High Emetogenic Chemotherapy

ZURICH, Switzerland - A new, innovative study shows that a single dose of palonosetron, the
second generation 5-HT3 antagonist, plus dexamethasone not only prevents
chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), but also allows adequate
caloric intake in oncology patients. Data presented today at the ESMO
Symposium on Cancer and Nutrition in Zurich, Switzerland

Market Launch of True Carrier-supported Mobile VoIP

ZURICH - BT inmo Chooses Qnective Inc

Qnective Inc., a U.S. public company, headquartered in Zurich,
Switzerland, can post one of its first significant triumphs. BT inmo, a
wholly owned subsidiary of BT Telecommunications Plc, has purchased a licence
for global sales of mobile VoIP solutions from Qnective.