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Three From Caesar Systems Present at Smalltalks 2008, the 2nd Argentinian Smalltalk Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:45:13 EST

Developers from Caesar Systems offered three of 18 presentations at the Smalltalks 2008--2nd Argentinian Smalltalk Conference held November 13 through 15, 2008 at the Universidad Abierta Interamericana, a private university in Buenos Aires and Rosario, Argentina. The conference was sponsored by the University along with leading global and South American technology companies, including Caesar Systems, Cincom, Gemstone, GeoAgris, InfOil, Instantiations, Lifia, Pragma Consultants, Smallworks, Snoop Consulting and the European Smalltalk Users Group.

Harmonic Announces Audio Webcast Presentation at 2008 Credit Suisse Technology Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:19:20 EST

Harmonic Inc. (Nasdaq: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fq%3Fs%3Dhlit%26d%3Dt&esheet=5843754&lan=en_US&anchor=HLIT&index=1">HLIT</a>) today announced that Robin Dickson, Chief Financial Officer, will make a presentation at the 2008 Credit Suisse Technology Conference on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time). The live audio webcast of the presentation will be available from Harmonic’s website, www.harmonicinc.com, under the Investor Relations Events section. The replay will be available after 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) on December 3 through December 10 at the same Web address.

H3C, the Worldwide Market Leader in Ethernet Switching, Selects RMI's XLS Processor for ICG2200 Series Information Communication Gateway for SMB Enterprise Networks

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:12:18 EST

RMI Corporation, a leading supplier of high performance processors for communications and media, today announces that H3C Technologies Co., Limited, the leading global supplier of IP-based products and solutions, has selected RMI’s Multi-Core Multi-Threaded XLS® Processor for a series of products, including the SR66xx series secure routers, the ICG 2200 series information communication gateway, low-end security, wireless AC and switch products.

Admitido el ingreso de Toshiba en el salón de la fama de las líneas de productos de software del Instituto de Ingeniería de Software de la Universidad Carnegie Mellon

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:48:24 EST

Se ha admitido el ingreso de Toshiba Corporation en el salón de la fama de las líneas de productos de software (Software Product Line Hall of Fame) del Instituto de Ingeniería de Software (Software Engineering Institute, SEI) de la Universidad Carnegie Mellon, el prestigioso cuadro de honor que reconoce los extraordinarios logros en el desarrollo de software. Se eligió a Toshiba por sus sistemas de control y supervisión para las centrales de generación de energía eléctrica, una familia de productos que facilita el funcionamiento confiable y de comprobada eficacia de las centrales termoeléctricas y de energía nuclear.

Cyber Monday Internet Traffic Spikes 30 Percent

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:46:26 EST

Today, Integra Telecom Inc., a facilities-based, integrated communications carrier for business, recorded an increase in business Internet traffic of 30 percent compared to two weeks ago. The spike in Internet usage includes visits to e-Commerce Web sites as well as e-mail exchanges. It also coincides with the first day back to work for many Americans following Black Friday. Today’s increase in Internet traffic is equal to that recorded by Integra Telecom during the same timeframe surrounding Cyber Monday 2007.

VisualOn Announces Next Generation Breakthrough Multimedia Solution

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:50:16 EST

VisualOn, Inc., a member of the ARM Connected Community™, has announced a new set of industry standard software multimedia codecs optimized for the ARM® NEON^TM technology. The performance of these software codecs now rivals costlier hardware-based multimedia solutions and DSP implementations.

IDT Agrees to Sell European Prepaid Payment Services Business to NEOVIA

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:30:16 EST

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C) today announced an agreement to sell its European prepaid payment services business to NEOVIA Financial Plc (“NEOVIA”) (LSE: NEO) for $15.05 million. NEOVIA is an independent, global provider of online payments.

Oerlikon Systems Environmental Audit Successful

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:05:21 EST

Oerlikon Systems successfully concluded an ISO re-audit of its Balzers (Liechtenstein) development and production site, which is recertified for ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards. The rapid certification without any discrepancies identified by the audit body emphasizes the company’s focus on sustainable manufacturing techniques.

Crystal R. Williams Joins VSE as Corporate Vice President – Contracts

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:25:25 EST

VSE Corporation (NASDAQ GM:VSEC) announced today that Crystal R. Williams has joined the company as Corporate Vice President – Contracts effective December 1, 2008. She will report to VSE CEO/President/COO Maurice A. Gauthier.

ADDING and REPLACING 2008 GSA Award Nominees Announced

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:45:22 EST

Please note the addition of Amalfi Semiconductor to the list of Start-Up to Watch Award nominees in the release dated Nov. 24, 2008.

TSYS to Present at Credit Suisse Technology Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:43:19 EST

Shawn Roberts, director of Investor Relations for TSYS, will be presenting at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Interested persons may listen to this presentation via a simultaneous webcast at www.tsys.com by clicking on the “Presentation Webcast” icon on the home page.

Power Integrations’ LinkSwitch®-II Delivers Five-Star Rating for Cellphone-Charger Power Consumption

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:37:15 EST

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.powerint.com%2F&esheet=5843508&lan=en_US&anchor=POWI&index=1">POWI</a>), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that its LinkSwitch-II family of power conversion ICs enables manufacturers of cellphone chargers to achieve the recently announced five-star rating for no-load energy consumption.

Methode to Exhibit at Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:35:14 EST

Methode Electronics, Inc. will showcase its power distribution solutions and process variable sensing technologies at the 2008 Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Conference and Exposition, December 2-4 at Washington DC Convention Center.

Vitesse Extends Completion Date for Filing First, Second, and Third Quarter 2008 Financials

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:17:16 EST

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Pink Sheets:VTSS) today announced that it will need additional time to complete the review of its quarterly financial results for fiscal 2008 and to file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended December 31, 2007, March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008 (the “Forms 10-Q”). The Company intends to complete the review of its fiscal 2008 quarterly financial results and to file the Forms 10-Q as well as an annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on or before December 30, 2008.

Implant Sciences Closes on Sale of Assets of Core Systems Subsidiary

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:09:24 EST

Implant Sciences Corporation (NYSE Alternext US: IMX), a supplier of systems and sensors for the homeland security market and related industries, today announced that on November 24, 2008, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, C Acquisition Corp. (which operates under the name Core Systems), closed the previously announced transaction to sell substantially all of Core Systems’ assets for a purchase price of $3,000,000 plus the assumption of certain liabilities.

Acumium Acquires Search-Friendly GravityMarket Ecommerce Platform

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:02:56 EST

Dan Costello, founder of Acumium, Madison-based internet technology firm, announced the acquisition of the GravityMarket ecommerce platform from Netconcepts, natural search marketing agency.

IDT Corporation to Report 1st Quarter Results on December 8th, 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:02:13 EST

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C) said that its first quarter of fiscal year 2009 conference call to discuss results for the three-month period ended October 31, 2008 has been scheduled for Monday, December 8th, 2008 at 5:00 PM (Eastern).

Kulicke & Soffa Completes Repayment of 0.5% Convertible Subordinated Notes

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:01:11 EST

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“K&S”) today announced that the Company completed the repayment of the outstanding portion of its 0.5% Convertible Subordinated Notes maturing November 30, 2008. A total of $72.4 million of the 0.5% Notes was outstanding as of the beginning of the current quarter on September 28, 2008. The Company previously repurchased $43.0 million in principal amount of the outstanding Notes in the current quarter, and repaid the remaining $29.4 million at maturity.

Citrix to Host Second Delivery Center Live! Event: “Slash Costs and Simplify. Turbocharge your Datacenter”

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:59:15 EST

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS), will hold its second Citrix Delivery Center Live! virtual event, “Slash costs and simplify. Turbocharge your datacenter” on December 4, 2008.

Transite Technology Signs Deal with MCR Safety to Provide Transportation Management Services

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:56:13 EST

Transite Technology, a leading provider of logistic and shipping cost-management software and services, has been chosen by MCR Safety, a major manufacturer and distributer of personal protection equipment, to help lower the cost of product delivery and strengthen their shipping logistic processes. MCR Safety specializes in work gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection and other safety products.

AMD to Present Keynote Speech at the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:52:44 EST

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that Randy Allen, Senior Vice President, Computing Solutions, will present at the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference at 8:15 a.m. PT (11:15 a.m. ET) on Thursday, December 11, 2008 in San Francisco, California.

ITC Issues Initial Determination in Tessera’s Wireless ITC Action

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:52:21 EST

Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA) announced today the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) overseeing the International Trade Commission (ITC) action brought by Tessera against certain wireless manufacturers, Investigation No. 337-TA-605 (Wireless ITC action), issued an Initial Determination finding Tessera’s asserted patents are valid but not infringed by the respondents.

AMD to Present at Credit Suisse Annual Technology Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:47:37 EST

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that Bob Rivet, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations and Administrative Officer, will present at the Credit Suisse Annual Technology Conference at 10:00 a.m. MT (12:00 p.m. ET) on Thursday, December 4, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Skyworks Updates First Fiscal Quarter Business Outlook

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:45:15 EST

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, today announced that the company expects revenue for the first fiscal quarter of 2009 to be in the range of $210 to $215 million with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.15 to $0.17.

Thinkwell Launches Line of Test Preparation Products

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:44:38 EST

Thinkwell, the leading provider of web-based video instruction, has released new interactive math and science products to prepare high school and college students for their final exams. The new “Thinkwell TestPrep” product line includes final exam reviews in Intermediate Algebra (high school Algebra I), College Algebra (high school Algebra II), Precalculus, Calculus I, Chemistry, and Biology.

IHS to Present at 2008 JP Morgan SMid Cap Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:44:14 EST

IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), a leading global source of critical information and insight, announced today that IHS Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Sullivan will present an overview of the company at the 2008 JP Morgan SMid Cap Conference. Sullivan will present on Friday, December 5, 2008 at approximately 10:15 am EST.

CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO Southern California Edison Completes First of Its Major Commercial Rooftop Solar Installations

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:13 EST

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Rubicon Technology, Inc. Announces Amendment to Agreement with Peregrine Semiconductor

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:31:17 EST

Rubicon Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, RFIC, Semiconductor, and Optical industries, today reported that it has amended its sapphire supply agreement with its key SoS RFIC customer, Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation.

Palm Reports Preliminary Q2 FY09 Results

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:30:15 EST

Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) today reported preliminary results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2009, which ended Nov. 28, 2008.

Top US C-Store Chain Publicly Acknowledges KSS Contribution to Success

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:22:20 EST

During their recent Q3 2008 earnings call to stock market analysts, Susser Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SUSS) made specific mention of KSS Inc. as a contributor to the success of their fuels business, and noted that they will complete the rollout of PriceNet to the remainder of their network of stores early in the New Year.

Riverbed Technology to Present at Upcoming Financial Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:16:04 EST

Riverbed Technology (Nasdaq: RVBD), the technology and market leader in wide-area data services (WDS), today announced participation in the following upcoming event with the financial community:

Acumium to Unveil Latest CMS Platform at Gilbane Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:09:22 EST

Dan Costello, founder of Acumium, Madison-based internet technology firm, announced that they will reveal Acumium’s latest content management system, CMS 4.0, at this week’s Gilbane Conference in Boston.

SuccessFactors Chief Financial Officer to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Credit Suisse 2008 Annual Technology Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:06:46 EST

SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFSF), the global leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, today announced that Bruce Felt, SuccessFactors’ Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Credit Suisse 2008 Annual Technology Conference on Thursday, December 4, 2008, in Scottsdale, AZ.

Digital Angel Announces Agreement with Lender to Reduce Current Principal Repayments

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:05:39 EST

Digital Angel (NASDAQ: DIGAD), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that it has entered into a letter agreement with Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and certain of its affiliates to reduce the Company’s monthly principal repayments under its existing credit facilities by approximately 50%. The resulting improvement in cash flow, of approximately $2.3 million over the remaining life of the loans, will be used for working capital and to fund the Company’s ongoing operational restructuring program without the necessity of taking on additional debt. The Company’s restructuring program, which was announced in June 2008, has a projected 100% internal rate of return and once fully implemented, is expected to result in operational savings of over $4.0 million per year. Details of the letter agreement are provided in the Company’s Form 8-K filing.

Heartbeat Experts leitet weltweite Onkologie-, Diabetes-, Atmungs- und Kreislauf-KOL-Sondierungsprojekte ein

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:34:08 EST

Heartbeat Experts, der führende globale Anbieter von KOL-Daten und –Beratungsserviceleistungen, hat eine Reihe neuer Onkologie-, Diabetes-, Atmungs- und Kreislauf-KOL-Sondierungsprojekte in neun Ländern eingeleitet, die dazu dienen sollen, mehr als 600 KOL (Key Opinion Leaders) aus einem Pool von 6.000 KOL-Kandidaten auszuwählen.

COADE Updates Video Training Course for CADWorx Plant Professional with Metric Capabilities and Other Enhancements

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:33:52 EST

COADE announced today an updated edition of its COADE Video Training Course for CADWorx Plant Professional. This COADE-approved video course has been revised to take into account the latest functionality of AutoCAD 2009 and CADWorx Plant Professional 2009. Also, for the first time, it is adapted to the metric format.

Heartbeat Experts lance plusieurs projets d'identification des KOL à l'échelle internationale dans les secteurs de l'oncologie, du diabète et des problèmes respiratoires et cardiovasculaires

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:32:10 EST

Heartbeat Experts, principal prestataire mondial de services de conseil et d'identification des KOL, a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement d'une série de projets d'identification des KOL dans les secteurs de l'oncologie, du diabète et des problèmes respiratoires et cardiovasculaires. Ces projets concernent neuf pays et devraient permettre d'identifier plus de 600 leaders d'opinions principaux sur les 6 000 pris en considération.

This Holiday Season, Celebrities Re-gift Fruitcakes for Deserving Charities Through PayPal

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:17:20 EST

The holiday gift that everyone loves to hate may be just the thing to “re-gift” on Facebook this holiday season, providing support for those in need. Two-pound fruitcake bricks will be given away through a PayPal application built on Facebook Platform by Tony Hawk, Jimmie Johnson, Yao Ming, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Ben Roethlisberger, and Fall Out Boy — to benefit their favorite charities. Recipients will be invited via a personal video to contribute through PayPal to the charities and “re-gift” the fruitcake to friends and family all across the world.

Amazon Web Services Announces Unlimited Public Beta of Amazon SimpleDB

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:07:19 EST

Amazon Web Services LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the unlimited public beta of Amazon SimpleDB, and the conclusion of the limited public beta. Any developer or business may now sign up and start using the service immediately. Also announced today, Amazon SimpleDB users can take advantage of a free monthly usage tier, and reduced pricing for structured data storage. Amazon SimpleDB is a web service providing the core database functions of indexing and querying. To get started using Amazon SimpleDB and other Amazon Web Services, go to http://aws.amazon.com.

McAfee licenses DealBuilder NDAExpress from Business Integrity for self-service NDAs and other business development agreements

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:58 EST

McAfee (www.mcafee.com) has licensed DealBuilder NDAExpress to enable its business users to quickly and compliantly create new NDAs for their customers, and to help them better manage the confidentiality obligations in previously agreed NDAs.