Business Wire articles from January 7 2002

Business Wire archives from January 7 2002

Adobe Provides Most Advanced Web Authoring Solution with GoLive 6.0; GoLive 6.0 Delivers a New Workgroup Server, Wireless Authoring and Cross-Media Capabilities.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE), the leader in network publishing, today introduced Adobe(R) GoLive(R) 6.0 and Adobe Web Workgroup Server, in...

Fortemedia Launches AMBIN FM1061, a Single Chip Solution for Hands Free Car Kit Applications.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Fortemedia Inc., a privately held company in Campbell, Calif., today introduced AMBIN FM1061, a mixed signal single chip solution for noise free mobile communications....

Adobe LiveMotion 2.0 Advances Web Animation and Interactivity.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2002 New Version Gives Designers and Developers Powerful Scripting Capabilities and Unmatched Creative Freedom Adobe Systems Incorporated...

Applied Biosystems to Hold New Product Webcast and Conference Call.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 Applied Biosystems Group (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, today announced it will hold a webcast and conference call on Tuesday,...

AMD Kicks Off New Year by Introducing AMD Athlon XP Processor 2000+, Industry's Highest Performing Desktop PC Processor.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the new AMD Athlon(TM) XP processor 2000+, reinforcing AMD's commitment to provide the industry's highest performing...

Oshkosh Truck Names Meaders Managing Director Of Geesink Norba Group.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Mark Meaders has been named managing director of the Geesink Norba Group, leading European refuse collection vehicle manufacturers and wholly owned by Oshkosh Truck...

Conference Programme Highlights German Reimbursement Issues; Recognition of Innovative Technologies a Key Factor for Discussion at MEDTEC.
January 7, 2002... Health & Medical Writers MEDTEC LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Germany represents the third largest medical device market in the world -- producing more than US$14 billion in medical device products per year. With only...

FONAR Sells Another Stand-Up MRI; Texas Radiology Center Orders Indomitable.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 FONAR Corporation (NASDAQ-FONR), The Patient-Friendly(TM) MRI Company, announced today that it has sold Indomitable(TM), the Stand-Up MRI(TM) to an...

Critical Path Names William E. McGlashan, Jr. Chief Executive Officer.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 ...

CyberCare Continues Increased Revenue In Fourth Quarter; Technology Sales and Service Revenues Surpass $1.5 Million, a 53 Percent Increase.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 CyberCare, Inc. (Nasdaq:CYBR) today announced the continued positive trend of increased technology sales and service revenue in each quarter...

Op Shores-Up PR -- Inside and Out; New In-House Director Selected; Shout Named to Fashion PR Post.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Ocean Pacific Apparel (Op) today announced the appointment of Alain Mazer as its director of public relations. Additionally, the 30-year-old lifestyle apparel brand...

Accessium Will Distribute Lectora Publisher in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxemburg.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors, High Tech Writers CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Trivantis Corporation, the industry leader in e-learning authoring software, today announced that Dutch-owned Accessium, a joint venture of nl.tree and...

Neuropharmacologist Joins Samaritan as It Continues Its Effort To Develop Exceptional Drug Pipeline.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Introducing Dr. Lecanu, who specializes in "experimental animal models," to develop Alzheimer's disease animal models and drugs targeted for...

Multimedia Available: Critical Path Names William E. McGlashan, Jr. Chief Executive Officer.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors ADVISORY...for MONDAY (Jan. 7) NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With This Story Include Logos, Photos, Text News Releases --(BUSINESS WIRE) Critical Path, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTH), a global leader...

IONA and Toshiba Forge Strategic Partnership; Relationship a Springboard for Delivery of Web Services Integration Solutions in Japanese Market.
January 7, 2002... Business/Technology Editors WALTHAM, Mass. and TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 IONA(R), the leading e-Business Platform provider for Web Services Integration (NASDAQ: IONA), today announced a strategic partnership with Toshiba...

DataViz Partners with Gem Distribution and Dixons Stores to Deliver Documents To Go to UK; Palm OS Office Compatibility Leader, Documents To Go, Now Available.
January 7, 2002... Business & Technology Editors TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 DataViz(R) Inc., makers of Documents To Go(R) Professional Edition, announced today an agreement with Gem Distributors Ltd. for distribution of Documents To...

CANAL SATELLITE Launches a SMS Service Using IDP's RegieLine Technology.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan, 7, 2001 Canal Satellite, Using IDP's RegieLine Technology and in Collaboration With Vizzavi, Has Launched Its First SMS Service Which Allows Its Subscribers to Send Text Messages...

Digimarc Names General Counsel; Robert Chamness Joins Digimarc As the Company's General Counsel.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors TUALATIN, Ore.--Jan. 7, 2002--Digimarc Corporation (Nasdaq:DMRC), the world leader in digital watermarking solutions, announced today the appointment of Robert Chamness as a Digimarc vice president and general counsel. In...

STATS Appoints New President & Chief Executive Officer; Tan Bock Seng Will Retire and Remain Chairman of Board.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors SINGAPORE & MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 ST Assembly Test Services Ltd. ("STATS") (Nasdaq:STTS) and (SGX:ST Assembly), a leading independent semiconductor test and advanced packaging service...

FEATURE/Puppy Love For Sale? Gallup Survey Finds Majority of Americans Wouldn't Trade Their Pets for $1 Million.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Lifestyle Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Jan. 7,...

Centillium Communications Appoints Industry Veteran to Head Centillium Japan; Hideo Takahashi Joins Centillium as New President of Centillium Japan.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Centillium Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTLM), innovator of broadband communications technology, today announces that Hideo Takahashi has joined the...

IFR Announces Vehicle Radio Test System to Reduce Warranty Costs of Automotive Information and Entertainment Systems.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors, High-Tech Writers STEVENAGE, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Tests are Conducted in Background Without Adding to Existing Production Flow -- Warranty Savings Could Reach as High as $750,000 Per Year ...

MarketFirst Launches myMarketFirst -- A Community Site for Leading Enterprise Marketers.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 New Community Enables Marketers to Explore Career Opportunities, Marketing Resources and the Integration of Marketing Automation with...

Samsung Selects Planetweb's Digital Entertainment Software to Power New Line of Interactive DVD Players.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CES 2002 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Planetweb's Digital Photo Manager and Digital Audio Manager Provide Samsung DVD Players With "Next-Generation" Features and Functionality ...

Computer Associates Enhances e-Learning Offering With Pathlore Learning Management System.
January 7, 2002... Business/High-Tech Editors, Education Writers COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Computer Associates' Education Services Practice to Offer Pathlore LMS as Part of Comprehensive e-Learning Infrastructure Underscoring...

Cenquest Selected by NYU Stern to Web-Enable Core Courses for Its No. 1 Ranked Part-Time MBA Program.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 E-learning company, Cenquest, today announced it has been chosen by NYU Stern to transform for online delivery components of the core courses offered in the Langone...

Vixel Corporation to Present at Needham & Co. Fourth Annual Growth Conference.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Vixel Corporation (Nasdaq: VIXL), a leading provider of storage area networking (SAN) solutions, announced today that the company will be presenting at the Needham & Co....

Siemens Next Generation Two-Line Expandable Digital Cordless Phone System Leads Industry with Voice-Announced Caller ID Feature.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 New 2.4GHz Digital Gigaset Phone Expands to Eight Handsets, Keeping Small Office/Home Office and Residential Users Connected Siemens Information and...

Seminole Electric Commissions 500MW Power Plant In South Central Florida, in an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Inc., Houston, Texas). Seminole Electric Cooperative, Incorporated, (Tampa, Fla.), a cooperative-owned public...

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 1, 2001.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 7, 2002 Earnings Per Share Excluding Costs of Asset Disposition Program $.08 Versus a Loss of $.38 in 2000. Comparable Store Sales Up 3.1% The Great Atlantic & Pacific...

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 1, 2001.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 7, 2002 Earnings Per Share Excluding Costs of Asset Disposition Program $.08 Versus a Loss of $.38 in 2000. Comparable Store Sales Up 3.1% The Great Atlantic & Pacific...

Hershey Drives Largest & 'Sweetest' Consumer Promotion of its Kind.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors HERSHEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Hershey Foods Corporation (NYSE: HSY) is giving America a lift with the rollout of an integrated consumer promotion intended to drive retail traffic and increase sales...

ECI Telecom Company, Lightscape Networks Wins Global Contract from Telia International Carrier.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PETAH TIKVA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 XDM(TM)Platform Chosen for Worldwide Roll Out of DWDM in Metropolitan Area Networks Lightscape Networks, an ECI Telecom company (ECI Telecom:...

CalciTech Secures Pharma/Food Market Expert.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 CalciTech LTD. (OTC BB: CLKTF; CDNX: CLK). CalciTech announces it has contracted with Swiss based consultant Jean-Claude Masson (www.expocontact.ch/masson) to conduct a...

Terra Lycos's Wired News Unveils the Year's Most Overhyped New Technologies That Never Were With the 2001 Vaporware Awards.
January 7, 2002... Business/Technology Editors WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Wired News Readers Vote for the Top 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Technology Products that Never Made it to Consumers Terra Lycos (NASDAQ: TRLY and Madrid...

Tessera Technologies and Texas Instruments Settle Patent Infringement Disputes; TI Takes Tessera Patent License for TI's MicroStar BGA Technology.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Tessera Technologies announced today that it has reached settlement with Texas Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:TXN) of pending litigation between the companies...

Terra Lycos Launches Finance Super-Site; Quote.com and Raging Bull Tools Combined to Create Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Investing Dashboard.
January 7, 2002... Business/Technology Editors WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 "My Finance" Personalized Site Offers Unrivaled Customization of Content Terra Lycos (NASDAQ: TRLY and Madrid Exchange: TRR), the largest global...

Serena Extends Its Comprehensive Solution for Integrated Web Code and Content Management.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Serena ChangeMan WCM 3.1 Maximizes Efficiency with Support for International Web Content, Extensive Multi-Platform Coverage and Several New...

eBay Deploys ProactiveNet to Help Manage Online Application and Infrastructure Performance.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Technology Writers ALVISO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 ProactiveNet Enables World's Online Marketplace(TM) to Significantly Improve Operations Productivity and Overall Customer Experience ...

Levi's SuperVote Campaign Makes ``Big Game'' Advertising History.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Retail and Advertising & Marketing Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 The Levi's(R) Brand Takes Revolutionary Approach to Big Game Advertising; Brand to Let The Public Decide Ad Via On-line...

CacheVision Introduces Affordable DVR Module for Consumer Electronics and Set-Top Box Manufacturers; CVM-3000 DVR Module Offers Rich Functionality Beyond Video Record/Playback.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CES 2002 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 CacheVision Inc. today announced a new Digital Video Recorder (DVR) module designed specifically for integration into consumer electronics...

Telefonica de Espana to Implement Amdocs' Systems for Integrated Billing of Voice and Data Services.
January 7, 2002... Business & Technology Editors MADRID, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Amdocs (NYSE: DOX) the world's leading provider of CRM, billing and order management systems to the communications industry, announced today that Telefonica de...

FEATURE/Insurers See Mixed Results For New Technology Investments, But Remain Optimistic, According to New Tillinghast Survey.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Feature Writers FEATURE... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Jan. 7, 2002 Survey also finds September 11 will not hold up implementation of new technology According to a just-released...

SchoolNet Selected as Finalist for Three -3- Codie Awards; Best Educational Total Comprehensive Solution, Best New Education Solution, Best Elementary/Secondary Management Solution.
January 7, 2002... Business & Technology Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 SchoolNet Inc. has been selected as a finalist in three (3) education categories for the 2002 Software & Information Industry Association Codie Awards. The...

ILEX Oncology to Present at J.P. Morgan H&Q Healthcare Conference; To Be Webcast Live on Tuesday, January 8, 2002.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 ILEX(TM) Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ILXO) will present at the 20th Annual J.P. Morgan H&Q Healthcare Conference at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San...

Asyst Technologies Adds Two Industry Veterans to Management Team.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Asyst Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASYT), a leading provider of integrated automation solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, today...

Tricon Restaurants International Continues Global Expansion With Opening of 400th Restaurant in Mexico; KFC Mexico is Strong, Profitable and Growing Rapidly.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) announced the recent opening of its 400th restaurant in Mexico by its international division, Tricon Restaurants International...

ImClone Systems Announces Webcast of Presentation at the JPMorgan H&Q 20th Annual Healthcare Conference.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers NEW YORK--(BW HealthWire)--January 7, 2002 ImClone Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: IMCL) announced today that its presentation to the JPMorgan H&Q 20th Annual Healthcare Conference will be...

Official Payments Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter/Year End 2001 Financial Results Conference Call.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Official Payments Corporation (Nasdaq: OPAY), the leading provider of electronic payment options to more than 1,000 government entities in all 50 states, today announced...

Vignette Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Results.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Vignette Corporation (Nasdaq:VIGN), the leading provider of integrated content management applications, today announced preliminary financial results for...

Cox Communications Announces Participation in Investor Conference.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Cox Communications, Inc., today announced its participation at Salomon Smith Barney's 12th Annual Global Entertainment, Media, and Telecommunications Conference in Scottsdale,...

Alvarion Announces Commercial Launch of Next-Generation OFDM Broadband Wireless Access Solution.
January 7, 2002... Business and High Tech Editors TEL - AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Cost-Effective, High-Performance Solution Delivers Speed and Bandwidth In Non-Line-Of-Sight Conditions Allows Operators To Expand Target Audience...

First Horizon Acquires Rights to Furadantin.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers Roswell, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 First Horizon Pharmaceutical Corporation (Nasdaq:FHRX), a growing specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has purchased the U.S....

Prima Capital, CPA2Biz, Inc. and Capital Professional Advisors, Inc.: Strategic Alliance Empowers CPAs to Succeed in the Private Asset Management Business.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Prima Capital Holding, Inc., a Denver based business-to-business web-based applications service provider, today announced strategic alliances with CPA2Biz, Inc. and Capital...

SangStat Expects Fourth Quarter 2001 to be Its First Profitable Quarter; Strong Operating Results Accompanied by Positive Cash Flow Anticipated.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers JP Morgan Chase H&Q Global Life Sciences Conference FREMONT, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 SangStat Medical Corporation (Nasdaq:SANG) today announced that it expects to reach...

David Block Appointed Executive Vice President of Celera and Chief Operating Officer of Celera's Therapeutics Business.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 Dr. Block to lead Business Development, Strategic Partnership Effort for Therapeutics Business Celera Genomics (NYSE:CRA),...

Pan Pacific Retail Properties Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2001 Conference Call Announcement.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Real Estate Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Pan Pacific Retail Properties Inc. (NYSE:PNP), the largest neighborhood shopping center real estate investment trust (REIT) on the West Coast, announced it...

Systems Consulting Services, Inc. --SCSI-- and Vitria Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Enterprise Automation Solution for Property and Casualty Insurance Industry.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ELLICOTT CITY, Md. & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 The reach of SCSI's Business Information Analysis System (BIAS) is enhanced through Vitria BusinessWare SCSI, a leading...

American Fire Retardant Corp. Announces Three New Contracts, Including Fire Protection Services for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 American Fire Retardant Corp. (OTCBB:AFRC), (www.americanfireretardant.com) a fire protection company that specializes in fire prevention and fire containment announced today...

Vertical Networks Adds John Caulfield as Vice President of Sales.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Communications Software and Services Industry Veteran Brings More Than 23 Years' Experience in Sales and Marketing Expertise Vertical...

Rimage Releases Updated Producer II CD-R/DVD-R Publishers.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Technology Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Featuring Increased Throughput with 24X Recorders and IEEE 1394 Interface, Complete Redesign on Amigo II and AutoPrinter, and New QuickDisc User...

NXTV, Inc. Completes Successful Installation of Its Digital Broadband Intertainment System at the Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 NXTV, Inc., a provider of interactive digital entertainment and information services to the luxury and upscale hotel market, announced today that it has...

American Medical Systems Announces New Sales Record.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 Company Also Adds DermMatrix(R) to Product Portfolio American Medical Systems (AMS) (Nasdaq:AMMD) announced net sales for the fourth quarter,...

Nova Announces the Launch of TEC-Networks' Mobile Demo Office Designed to Showcase Nortel Networks Equipment.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Nova Communications Ltd, (OTCBB:NCVM), today announced the launch of TEC-Networks' Mobile Demo Office, designed to demonstrate Nortel Networks Corp. (NYSE:NT) phone...

Geron Corporation and Genetic Therapy, Inc. Partner to Develop Cancer Therapy.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors and Health/Medical Writers MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 Geron Corporation (Nasdaq:GERN) today announced a licensing agreement with Genetic Therapy, Inc. (GTI), giving GTI non-exclusive rights to...

Ducommun Incorporated Announces $7 Million in Military Avionics Upgrade Program Awards.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) today announced that its MechTronics of Arizona (MechTronics) unit has been awarded a multi-year contract from Hamilton Sundstrand, a United...

QUALCOMM Makes First CDMA2000 1X Call Using radioOne Direct Conversion Technology; Historic Milestone for CDMA and Future of Mobile Communications.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced the world's...

QUALCOMM Announces Promotion of Dr. Roberto Padovani to Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced the...

IDT joins the Nasdaq-100 Index; Market Capitalization and Strong End Market Opportunity Drives Addition.
January 7, 2002... Business/High-Tech Editors SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 IDT (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.)(Nasdaq:IDTI), a leading communications IC provider, today announced its addition to the Nasdaq-100 Index(R), a...

Unifi Taps IPNet to Connect Partners, Reduce Costs; Open, Flexible Solution Enables Yarn Producer to Weave Supply Chain Web.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 IPNet Solutions Inc.(R), a leading developer of software that connects Global 2000 companies and their business partners, today announced that...

SONICblue and Coca-Cola Form Strategic Partnership to Bring Co-Branded Digital Audio Players to Market.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Licensing Deal is First in Cutting Edge Electronics for Coke; Dual Branded Audio Products Expected to Expand Retail and Brand Presence ...

Video Rental Beats Box Office -- Again; Consumers Prefer Renting Videos to Movie Theaters Reports the Video Software Dealers Association.
January 7, 2002... Entertainment Editors ENCINO, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE) Jan. 7, 2002 Total Combined DVD & VHS Rental Revenues In 2001 Up 2.1% From 2000; Rise Due To Highly Popular DVD Format More consumers rented videos last year than...

New Nokia 6340 Handset to Enable Roaming Across TDMA, GSM Networks; World's First GAIT Compliant Handset Bridges TDMA, GSM and Analog Networks.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High Tech Writers IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Today, Nokia (NYSE:NOK) announced the new Nokia 6340 (GSM 1900MHz/TDMA 800/1900MHz/AMPS) wireless phone, the world's first GAIT (GSM ANSI...

KnowNow's Application Internetworking Product Suite Wins Coveted Crossroads 2002 A-List Award.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Industry Recognizes KnowNow as the Best Solution for Lightweight Integration of Applications and Services KnowNow Inc., providers of...

One Voice Signs First Major Voice Technology Contract; Agreement to Generate First Quarter Revenue.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 One Voice Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONEV), developer of 4th Generation voice solutions for the wireless, telematics, TV/Internet appliances and PC markets today announced that...

4D Business Kit Sneak Peek at Macworld Expo; 4D's New Complete Integrated eCommerce Development Tool For Rapid Deployment of Web Storefront Solutions.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Macworld San Francisco 2002 Booth No. 1442 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today...

General Bandwidth Receives TL 9000 Certification - Quality Assurance for Service Provider Customers.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors and High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 General Bandwidth(R) Inc., a leading telecommunications equipment manufacturer enabling the new voice infrastructure, announced today that it is one of...

Yahoo! and weather.com Forge Multi-National Agreement to Provide Enhanced Weather Reports.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 World's Most-Trafficked Internet Destination/a Integrates World's Leading Source of Weather On the Web Into 22 Yahoo! Global Properties ...

Vpacket Communications Wins Internet Telephony and Communications Solutions Product of the Year Awards.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Technology Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Vpacket's Voice/Data Router Recognized by Industry Leading Publications for Advancing the State of Voice/Data Convergence Vpacket...

U.S. Department of Transportation Retains Korn/Ferry to Assist in Placement of Federal Security Directors At Major U.S. Airports.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors WASHINGTON D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Korn/Ferry International's Homeland Security Practice Will Work Directly With DOT/TSA to "Fast Track" Placement of 81 Security Chiefs The U.S. Department of...

Hecla Agrees to Sell Building; Expands Exploration Program.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Hecla Mining Company (HL & HL-PrB:NYSE) announced it has an agreement in place to sell its headquarters building in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to JDL Enterprises of...

Positron Corporation Showcases Its ACP Technology for Increased Accuracy & Cost Effectiveness in Clinical PET Imaging.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors/Medical Writers HOUSTON--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 7, 2002 Positron Corp. (OTCBB:POSC), a leader in the development of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners, recently showcased its proprietary Asynchronous...

Lattice Releases Second ispMACH 5000VG SuperBIG CPLD; New Device is 50% Bigger Than Largest Competitive CPLDs.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors, High-Tech Writers HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation today (Nasdaq:LSCC) announced the release of the ispMACH(R) 5768VG, featuring 768 high-performance logic macrocells,...

Cygnet Technologies, Siemens, Proxim to Demonstrate HomeRF, VDSL Applications; HomeRF Products Benefit From VDSL Networks in Residential, Commercial Buildings.
January 7, 2002... Business Editors & High-Tech Writers CES 2002 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 Cygnet Technologies Inc., the leading developer and marketer of edge communications systems using VDSL, HPNA and Gigabit Ethernet technologies,...