Wireless News articles from July 2009

Wireless News archives from July 2009

Single Source Group Adds Execs.(Chris Murphy and Andrew Pappas)(Brief article)
July 2, 2009... Single Source Group (SSG), a New England provider of fully customized voice, video and data solutions, announced it has hired Chris Murphy and Andrew Pappas, formerly of Great Northern Video (GNV). Together they join Robin Hall, also from...

EA and Dr Pepper Team for Gaming Content.
July 2, 2009... Electronic Arts (EA) and Dr Pepper announced that the companies have entered a multimillion-dollar marketing agreement that brings original content to Dr Pepper consumers via EA's portfolio of games. Gaming fans may have access to...

USCorp Issues Geochemical Report Results for Twin Peaks Property in Arizona.(Report)
July 2, 2009... USCorp announced the findings of the Surface Geochemical Survey conducted in July 2008 by Geological Support Services. The survey provided the basis for the company's fall 2008 drilling program at the Twin Peaks Property in Arizona. In...

Insight Investment Taps Brocade for Ethernet and Storage Area Networks.
July 2, 2009... Brocade announced that Insight Investment, part of the HBoS group and a specialist asset manager and designer of investment solutions, has selected Brocade to provide its entire business network. Brocade stated that with its DCX Backbones...

Roche Applied Science Names Grant Program Winners.
July 2, 2009... Roche Applied Science announced the winners of the 10 Gigabase Grant Program for DNA sequencing and transcriptome analysis studies. The program awards up to 10 gigabases of sequencing using the Genome Sequencer FLX System to individual...

Gateway Releases NV Series Notebook.
July 2, 2009... Gateway debuted its new Gateway NV Series notebook, which the company called a workhorse entertainment notebook that pairs the latest notebook technologies and important one-touch buttons with style and price. Gateway said that the NV...

Palo Alto Networks Named a CRN Emerging Tech by Everything Channel.
July 2, 2009... Palo Alto Networks, a provider of next-generation firewalls, announced it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Technology Vendor. Palo Alto Network said its next-generation firewalls enable enterprises to see and...

Level 3 Communications Sets 2Q Earnings Call Date.
July 2, 2009... Level 3 Communications, a provider of fiber-based communications services, will release its second quarter 2009 results on Thursday, July 30, and will host a conference call at 10 a.m. EDT. The second quarter 2009 conference call will be...

MetroPCS Communications to Host Conference Call.
July 2, 2009... MetroPCS Communications will host a conference call to discuss its financial and operational results for the second quarter 2009 on Thursday, August 6, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). MetroPCS will issue a press release reporting its results...

24-7 Entertainment and TDC Play Jointly Earn Meffy Award for 'Music Service'.
July 2, 2009... The Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF) jointly named 24-7 Entertainment and TDC Play winners of the 2009 Meffy Award for 'Music Service.' The Meffys, now in their sixth year, recognize and honour mobile entertainment from around the world....

Dyax Secures Financing.
July 2, 2009... Dyax announced that it has agreed to sell 7,425,743 shares of its common stock at a price of $2.02 per share in an underwritten public offering with no warrants. The price per share is equal to the closing price of Dyax's common stock on...

Tessera Issues Update on Patent Office Actions.
July 2, 2009... Tessera Technologies has provided a status update on certain U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) actions. In a release dated June 25, Tessera stated: - On June 22, the PTO issued documents in the patent reexamination proceedings...

Wizzard Media Sees Sales Bump from New iPhone Users.
July 2, 2009... Wizzard Media, a podcasting network, released figures showing an increase in iPhone App sales, podcast downloads and podcast audiences from iPhone users for the first weekend after the launch of Apple's new iPhone 3GS. When comparing the...

Bruker Secures Navy Contract.
July 2, 2009... Bruker Detection announced that it has been awarded a contract for ten first article test and verification units for the Improved Point Detection System (IPDS) replacement program of the United States Navy, based on Bruker's RAID-S2 shipboard...

'JointVentures' Spine and Orthopedic Investment and Partnering Conference Is Set for November.(BioMedGPS)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
July 2, 2009... BioMedGPS, a medical technology business intelligence company has announced "JointVentures," a one-day strategic partnering and investment conference focused exclusively on musculoskeletal start-ups, being held on November 10, at the Grand...

Medidata Solutions Prices IPO.
July 2, 2009... Medidata Solutions, a provider of hosted clinical development solutions, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 6,300,000 shares of common stock at $14.00 per share. In addition, selling stockholders have granted the...

EQ Labs Expands and Opens Florida Site.
July 2, 2009... EQ Labs, headquartered in Las Vegas, announced the opening of a new office in Palm Harbor, Florida. EQ Labs' relationship with Florida extends back over two years, when EQ Smart Energy Drink was the energy drink sponsor of the WFCMMA Cage...

Jacada and O2 Honored at Global Telecoms Business Awards.
July 2, 2009... Jacada, a provider of unified desktop and process optimization solutions, and O2, a supplier of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, were recognized at the Global Telecoms Business Awards by winning the Consumer Service...

CoreFiling Introduces True North Professional XBRL SDK.
July 2, 2009... CoreFiling, an XBRL software specialists, stated that it has simplified the process of producing, validating and consuming XBRL documents with the release of the True North Professional XBRL SDK. The company said the Software Developer Kit...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Honduras - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Honduras - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Besides being the second poorest...

Neolane Rolls Out New Platform Options.
July 2, 2009... Enterprise marketing software provider Neolane announced the launch of Neolane Interaction, Neolane Distributed Marketing, and Neolane Campaign Optimization as new options for its marketing automation platform. Neolane stated that these...

Autonet Mobile Touts in-Car Internet Entertainment System.
July 2, 2009... Autonet Mobile, an internet entertainment system for cars, stated that it is turning the family car into a rolling WiFi hotspot. Autonet Mobile said that now, everyone in the car can bring their own computer or WiFi device and be part of...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Bolivia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband.(Report)
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets Adds Report: Bolivia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: One of the poorest and least developed Latin American...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Telemarketing Services.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Telemarketing Services" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: The US telemarketing industry includes 5,000 companies...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Global Business Intelligence Software Market in Retail Industry 2008-2012.(Industry overview)
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Business Intelligence Software Market in Retail Industry 2008-2012" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: ...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Computer Networking Equipment Manufacturing.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Computer Networking Equipment Manufacturing" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: First Research is an industry...

Orc Software Schedules Telephone Conference.(Conference news)
July 2, 2009... Orc Software said that it invites you to attend a media and analyst telephone conference (in English) on July 10. CEO Thomas Bill and CFO Anders Berg presents and comments on the Interim Report for January - June 2009. Telephone...

Sercel Secures Deal for Unite Cable-free Acquisition System in Mexico.
July 2, 2009... CGGVeritas announced that its subsidiary Sercel has been awarded a contract by Compania Mexicana de Exploraciones (Comesa) for the purchase of a Unite cable-free acquisition system that will be used to carry out multiple seismic projects for...

UBS Appoints Chairman and CEO for Asia Pacific.
July 2, 2009... UBS announced the appointment of Chi-Won Yoon as Chairman and CEO of Asia Pacific and as member of UBS's Group Executive Board, with immediate effect. Yoon succeeds Rory Tapner who, after 25 years, is leaving UBS. "Chi-Won becomes the...

Australian Broadcaster Taps Adobe Flash Platform for Tour de France.
July 2, 2009... Adobe Systems announced that Australian public broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) will stream the 96th annual Tour de France live online using Adobe Flash technology, a platform for delivering video on the Web. Cycling fans...

Truveo Relaunches Sites with Improved Video Search Tools.
July 2, 2009... Truveo announced a major update to its website that makes it easier than ever to find video on the Web. The new site is available at truveo.com, with localized versions available for 16 other countries. Truveo said it is the second largest...

Winners for E&Y Entrepreneur Of The Year in Midwest Announced.
July 2, 2009... Ernst & Young announced the winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Midwest region. The group of entrepreneurs was selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic and community...

Altura Buys Avaya Business Unit of NetVersant.
July 2, 2009... Altura Communication Solutions, an Avaya Platinum-level certified BusinessPartner and nationwide provider of converged voice and data communication solutions and services, announced that it has acquired the Avaya Business Unit of NetVersant...

Fitch Rates First Nat'l Master Note Trust Ser 2009-2 Class C & D Variable Funding Notes.
July 2, 2009... Fitch rates the First National Master Note Trust Series 2009-2 variable funding notes as follows: --$37,828,947 LIBOR class C (2009-2) 'BBB'; Outlook Stable; --$21,184,211 LIBOR class D (2009-2) 'BB'; Outlook Stable The ratings...

Fitch Affirms San Manuel Entertainment Authority's (CA) Issuer Rating at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable.
July 2, 2009... Fitch Ratings has affirmed San Manuel Entertainment Authority's (SMEA) credit ratings as follows: --Issuer Rating at 'BBB-'; --$110 million gaming project bonds, series 2004A at 'BBB'; --$35.2 million gaming project bonds, series...

Prinovis and NeoMedia Ink Alliance for New Mobile Solutions Business.
July 2, 2009... NeoMedia Technologies, a provider of mobile barcode technology, has entered into a strategic partnership with print company, Prinovis. Based in Germany and the UK, Prinovis provides custom print and communication solutions tailored to their...

Fitch Affirms CenturyTel's and Embarq's Ratings; Outlook Stable.
July 2, 2009... Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of CenturyTel and Embarq at 'BBB-.' A complete list of ratings being affirmed is at the end of this release. The Rating Outlook is Stable for all ratings. In a...

SouthPeak CEO Provides Update to Shareholders.
July 2, 2009... SouthPeak Interactive, a video game publisher, on June 26 released an update to shareholders from Melanie Mroz, Chief Executive Officer, providing investors with management's vision for the company in fiscal year 2010 and beyond. In a...

Philips Electronics Digital Networking Patents to be Auctioned at ICAP Ocean Tomo.
July 2, 2009... ICAP Ocean Tomo Auctions, a division of ICAP (IAP.L), an interdealer broker, announced it will offer for sale a large number of intellectual property assets held by Philips Electronics on July 23rd in Chicago at The ICAP Ocean Tomo Summer IP...

HP Sets Sail with the Plastiki Expedition.
July 2, 2009... HP announced it will be the official technology provider for the upcoming Plastiki expedition led by adventurer and environmental storyteller David de Rothschild and his organization Adventure Ecology. HP joined the Plastiki expedition as...

IPtimize Expands in U.S.
July 2, 2009... IPtimize, a broadband voice and data service provider, announced that it has acquired the assets and operating network of National Telecom & Broadband Services, a Florida corporation including Teliphonex, its business-class VoIP (Voice over...

GE Capital Global Banking Raises Stake in BAC-Credomatic.
July 2, 2009... GE Capital Global Banking announced that it has increased its ownership stake in BAC-Credomatic GECF, from 49.99 percent to 75 percent, as contemplated in the original agreements signed by the parties in 2005. BAC-Credomatic owns the...

SCMBDC Sets Annual Supplier of the Year Awards Luncheon.(Southern California Minority Business Development Council)
July 2, 2009... Southern California Minority Business Development Council, a regional minority business advocacy organization, will be honoring outstanding minority entrepreneurs at its 25th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards luncheon on July 9 at the Omni Los...

Disney.com and Walmart Team for 'Rock Out Your Zone' Campaign.
July 2, 2009... Disney.com and Walmart have created an online promotion tied to Disney's U Rock 2, a user generated content event that invites fans to create their own music videos set to songs from Disney artists and post their original videos on Disney.com....

'Wide World of Stocks' Debuts.
July 2, 2009... Wide World of Stocks, a new nationally syndicated television and website program that seeks to showcase undervalued microcap stocks, has launched. The first company to be featured was Viral Genetics, a biotechnology company that develops...

AT&T Declares Dividend.
July 2, 2009... The board of directors of AT&T declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 a share on the company's common shares. The dividend is payable on August 3, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 10. AT&T is a communications...

Research and Markets Adds Report: 2009 Preqin Fund Terms Advisor.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 Preqin Fund Terms Advisor" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Prevailing economic conditions have led to LPs...

Big Stage Entertainment Rolls Out 'Blabber' for Skype.(Brief article)
July 2, 2009... Big Stage Entertainment, a platform for consumer projection of self into digital life, has released a beta version of Blabber for Skype, a free plug-in to the Skype Internet phone system that animates your photo-realistic, Big Stage 3 D avatar...

Comcast Honored at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.(Conference news)
July 2, 2009... Comcast, a provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services, announced it has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards winner in Communications Sector Partner of the Year. Comcast...

Retail Banking Research: NCR Ranks is Tops in Global Self-Checkout Market.
July 2, 2009... NCR ranks number one worldwide in the self-checkout market, according to Retail Banking Research (RBR), a strategic research and consulting firm headquartered in London. The newly published "Global EPOS and Self-Checkout 2009" report from...

Black & Veatch Launches New Service to Support Transformation Initiatives for Utilities.
July 2, 2009... Black & Veatch, an engineering, consulting and construction company, announced a new, proprietary service offering that the company said will help energy and water utilities quickly align their organizations with the rapidly changing business...

Call Centers Tap USAData for Leads.
July 2, 2009... Call centers in need of targeted and Do Not Call-compliant telemarketing lists are reaching out to USAData to improve their lead generation efforts, according to the company. USAData, a provider of mailing lists and sales leads, said it...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Gaming Almanac 2009 - 2010.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Gaming Almanac 2009 - 2010" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Complete overview of gambling worldwide -...

TransCore's Link Logistics Presents Charity Golf Tournament.
July 2, 2009... TransCore's Canadian-based Link Logistics announced the 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, July 21st, at Royal Ontario Golf Club at 6378 Trafalgar Road in Milton, Ontario. The annual event raises money for children's...

CEA Comments on Federal Appointments.
July 2, 2009... The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) noted that the Senate has confirmed Larry Strickling to be the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information; and that the President has announced the nomination of Mignon Clyburn...

FreedomVOICE Adds Exec.(Tina Maria Haley)(Brief article)
July 2, 2009... FreedomVOICE, creators of the FreedomIQ Hosted VoIP PBX, announced the hire of strategic partnership expert Tina Maria Haley. In her new role as Special Projects Manager, Haley deal with reseller support and customer experiences. ...

i3 to Expand in Japan.
July 2, 2009... Pharmaceutical services company i3 announced the expansion of its operations in Japan at a meeting of pharmaceutical company executives in Tokyo on July 1. i3 said it is leveraging the extensive resources of its parent company,...

Research and Markets Adds Report: 2Q09 Mexico Mobile Operator Forecast, 2008 - 2013.(Report)
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of IE Market Research's new report "2Q09 Mexico Mobile Operator Forecast, 2008 - 2013" to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Total...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Lebanon - Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Lebanon - Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: This report provides an overview of the...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Network Equipment Manufacturers Market Review.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Network Equipment Manufacturers Market Review" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Network equipment manufacturers...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Strategic Analysis of the Medical Imaging Market in Kenya.(Report)
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of the Medical Imaging Market in Kenya" to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: ...

Commonwealth Marketing Group Taps Air2Web for SMS Program.
July 2, 2009... Commonwealth Marketing Group has implemented premium mobile messaging as a strategic customer care offering for consumers. To deliver this capability Air2Web's DirectTEXT Premium SMS solution provides Commonwealth with the platform and...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Nicaragua - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nicaragua - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Nicaragua is the largest country in...

CTIA Comments on FCC Confirmations.
July 2, 2009... In a release dated June 26, CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent offered the following comments regarding Julius Genachowski's confirmation as the new Chairman and Robert McDowell as a commissioner of the Federal...

Research and Markets Adds Report: RFID & Internet of Things - Emerging Opportunities in Vertical Markets.(Report)
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "RFID & Internet of Things - Emerging Opportunities in Vertical Markets" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: From a...

Hasbro sets Webcast for 2Q Earnings Conference Call.
July 2, 2009... Hasbro announced that it will webcast its second quarter results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday July 20, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of Hasbro's financial results. The webcast will be...

Citrix Online Earns Stevie Award.
July 2, 2009... Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, has won a Stevie Award for Best New Product in Software as a Service for GoToAssist Express in the 2009 American Business Awards. Among the "Best in Business," GoToAssist Express came out on top...

GE to Open Manufacturing Tech and Software Center in Michigan.
July 2, 2009... The General Electric Company (GE) announced that it will open an advanced manufacturing technology and software center in Michigan. The center is expected to grow to more than 1,100 GE employees over the next few years. The Advanced...

Research and Markets Adds Report: China - Telecoms Market Trends & Forecasts.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China - Telecoms Market Trends & Forecasts" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: The Chinese telecommunications market...

Arrow ECS and Igloo Ink Deal for Social Software.
July 2, 2009... Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business segment of Arrow Electronics, stated that it has become the first distributor in the channel to offer the technology to support online communities and social networking under an agreement with...

GI Dynamics Touts EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner.(Clinical report)
July 2, 2009... GI Dynamics, a provider of non-surgical treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, announced results from a pilot clinical study which demonstrated the substantially enhanced weight loss effects of combining the company's EndoBarrier...

Convergys Execs Speak at Fourth Call Center IP and CRM Seminar.
July 2, 2009... At the Fourth Call Center IP and CRM Seminar in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Convergys, a provider of relationship management, shared its insights on the importance of leveraging technology in the delivery of contact center services. Speaking on,...

Quest Software Honored by Microsoft.
July 2, 2009... Quest Software has been selected as the 2009 Microsoft Partner of the Year in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Active Directory. This award honors partners with proven proficiency in implementing solutions based on Windows Active...

Nexxus Lighting Names Director of R&D / Engineering.
July 2, 2009... Nexxus Lighting announced that Kevin Carpenter has joined the company as its new Director of Research & Development / Engineering effective July 13. Prior to joining the Nexxus Lighting management team, Carpenter served as Engineering...

eMeter Strategic Consulting Eyes DOE Smart Grid Grants.
July 2, 2009... According to eMeter Strategic Consulting, a provider of utility dynamic pricing programs, the Department of Energy's Smart Grid grant funding application rules announced yesterday strongly promote smart--dynamic--energy prices as a component of...

Mass Technology Leadership Council Names Tech Leadership Award Finalists.
July 2, 2009... The Mass Technology Leadership Council has announced the first group of finalists of the Council's annual Technology Leadership Awards. Honoring Massachusetts companies and individuals who best exemplify leadership and excellence in...

Emrise Reports on Annual Stockholders' Meeting.
July 2, 2009... Emrise, a multi-national manufacturer of defense and aerospace electronic devices and communications equipment, announced that it held its annual meeting of stockholders at 11:30 am EDT on June 25, at the Staybridge Suites in Eatontown, NJ. ...

Reportlinker Adds Report on The Outlook for Retail Banking in Europe and the US.
July 2, 2009... Reportlinker.com announced that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: "The Outlook for Retail Banking in Europe and the US: The impact of the financial crisis on competitive positioning and market development." In a...

Sprint Unveils Motorola Clutch i465.
July 2, 2009... Sprint announced the Motorola Clutch i465 will be available this summer, in all Sprint sales channels, including Sprint stores, on-line and 1-800-Nextel-9. Sprint said that the Motorola Clutch i465, fueled by the Nextel National Network,...

Digital Chocolate Offers 3D Rollercoaster Rush on Apple App Store.
July 2, 2009... Digital Chocolate announced that 3D Rollercoaster Rush is now available on Apple's App Store. Adapted specifically for iPhone and iPod touch, Digital Chocolate said that this game will thrill players with its 3D graphics and crafted tracks...

Research and Markets Adds Report: The Taiwanese Small and Medium Size TFT LCD Panel Industry, 2Q 2009.
July 2, 2009... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Taiwanese Small and Medium Size TFT LCD Panel Industry, 2Q 2009" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: This report...

SigmaQuest Earns Spot on Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 List.
July 2, 2009... SigmaQuest, a provider of on-demand, scalable solutions for product quality management, announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine has named SigmaQuest in its June/July issue as a 2009 Top 100 Company. SigmaQuest was selected...

Palo Alto Networks Selects Data Connection IP Routing Network Protocols.
July 2, 2009... Data Connection (DCL), an independent provider of network protocol software, announced that Palo Alto Networks is using Data Connection's DC-OSPF and DC-RIP IP routing protocol stacks on its PA Series next-generation firewall products. ...

Acer Unveils Premium Display, Revamped Desktop Series.
July 2, 2009... Acer, a vendor in the PC market, announced the new H235H premium display and a new industrial design for its Acer Aspire M5, M3 and X3 Series of consumer desktops. Acer said that both the new display and updated desktops showcase a...