Business Wire articles from March 27 2003

Business Wire archives from March 27 2003

HIV Vaccine Candidates from Merck and Aventis Used Together Generate Encouraging Anti-HIV Immune Response in Monkeys; Companies to Collaborate on Early Human Testing This Year.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers LYON, France & WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 A combination of two anti-HIV-1 vaccine candidates developed by Aventis Pasteur, a subsidiary of Aventis, and Merck & Co.,...

Multimedia Available: Planning for Retirement Is a Work in Progress.
March 27, 2003... Lifestyle Editors ADVISORY...for Thursday (March 27) NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With This Story Include Audio, Text News Releases --(BUSINESS WIRE) According to Hewlett Associates, four out of five 401(k)...

S&P Global Credit Markets Digest -- Asia-Pacific Update.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Standard & Poor's-- ASIA-PACIFIC UPDATE: Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's: COMING UP -- Lower U.S. Office...

S&P: Rtgs on Japan's Aioi Cut to 'A-'; Outlk Negative.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Standard & Poor's--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today lowered its long-term counterparty and financial strength ratings on Aioi Insurance Co. Ltd. to 'A-' from 'A'. The...

S&P Asgns AAA Rtg to ORIX Credit Japan Card Loan ABS.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Standard & Poor's--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it had assigned its 'AAA' rating to ORIX Credit Master Trust Series 2003-1 JPY30 billion floating-rate...

B/E Aerospace Receives Product Innovation Award.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 B/E Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAV) has won the International Flight Catering Association's 2002 Silver Mercury Award for innovation and quality. ...

Infineon Strengthens Foothold in China, Expands Foundry Agreement with SMIC.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors MUNICH, Germany & SHANGHAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Infineon Technologies AG(FSE/NYSE: IFX) is further executing on its sustained commitment to the Chinese market. Infineon and Semiconductor...

Cramer Expands Executive Team; Network Inventory Leader Capitalizes on Market Gains, Adding New Strength in Operations and Sales.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors BATH, England & VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Cramer Systems today announced new executive appointments and a key promotion, further strengthening its position as the industry leader in inventory...

Colmena Corp. Updates Plans to Enter Global Homeland Defense Industry and Acquire Matrix International, Inc.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Colmena Corp. (OTCBB:CLME), a publicly held Delaware corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with a class of securities registered under Section 12(g) of the...

Quidel Streamlines Structure of Executive Team.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Quidel Corporation (Nasdaq:QDEL), a leading provider of rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tests, today announced a streamlining of the Company's...

Ameron Announces 25% Dividend Increase and Two-for-One Stock Split.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Ameron International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share of common stock, payable May...

Teva Wins Summary Judgment Motion on Moexipril.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors JERUSALEM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced today that the U. S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (Newark), has granted Teva's motion for summary...

Tate & Lyle Announces Trading Update Prior to Entering Closed Period.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Before entering its closed period for the year ending March 31, 2003 and prior to meeting with stockbrokers' analysts, Tate & Lyle issues the following routine trading update....

SES AMERICOM To Provide Satellite Capacity to Echostar.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 SES AMERICOM, Inc., an SES GLOBAL Company (Luxembourg and Frankfurt Stock Exchange: SESG) and U.S.-based satellite operator, announced today a...

AirTran Airways Enhances Service In Moline/Quad Cities With New Nonstop Service To Orlando And Third Flight To Atlanta.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today announced that the low-fare airline will enhance service in Moline/Quad Cities to...

ATA's ``Thursday Fun Fares;'' Book on ATA.Com for Travel From Indianapolis to Cancun and Save! Also, Low Fares to Seattle, San Jose and St. Petersburg!
March 27, 2003... Business Editors INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Are you looking for a little rest and relaxation? ATA (ATA Airlines, Inc.)(Nasdaq:ATAH) is offering this week's ATA "Thursday Fun Fares" to Cancun from Indianapolis from...

AirTran Airways' New Sale Makes Travel Even Easier; One-Way Fares Start at $44.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today launched a sale with discount fares to every destination AirTran Airways serves....

Industrialinfo.com Highlights Capital Spending for Petroleum Refiners and Petrochemicals on Industry Today Radio Program.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Together, the petroleum refining and chemical processing industries are forecast to...

Nestle Nesquik Launches First Ever Milk Vending Initiative.
March 27, 2003... Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors/Education Writers NOTE TO EDITORS: Images Available Upon Request GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Seizing the opportunity and demand for milk in the vending channel, Nestle USA...

Fox Paine Withdraws Going Private Proposal for WJ Communications.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Fox Paine & Company, LLC has advised WJ Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:WJCI) that it has withdrawn its proposal announced on September 19, 2002 for a going private...

WJ Communications Announces Withdrawal of Going Private Proposal.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 WJ Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:WJCI) reported today that the proposal announced on Sept. 19, 2002 for a going private transaction has been withdrawn...

Interpeak Provides Remote Control and Management of Dedicated Systems with Secure Embedded Web Server.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Interpeak today officially released a Secure Embedded Web Server specifically designed for dedicated systems. This enables development and service personnel to use a...

I4 Commerce Completes $23 Million Equity Financing Round.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 I4 Commerce Inc., developer of merchant payment solutions for multi-channel retailers, has raised $23 million of additional equity in a financing round led...

Silicon Laboratories and ASE Announce Milestone Shipment of 10 Million Tested Integrated Circuits.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PAJU, South Korea & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Successful Execution Results in Strengthened Relationship for Long-Term Test Outsourcing Advanced Semiconductor Engineering...

Yum! Brands, Inc., Reports Period-3 and First-Quarter Sales for Portfolio of U.S. Businesses and International.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported Period 3 estimated International system sales increased 10% prior to foreign currency conversion or 17% after conversion to...

Falcon Gas Storage Plans New HDMC Gas Storage Hub in the Southeast U.S.
March 27, 2003... Energy Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Falcon Gas Storage Company Inc. is developing a new high-deliverability, multi-cycle (HDMC) natural gas storage hub in the Southeast U.S., which is scheduled to...

Bob Paulson Joins Board of Directors of Ducommun Incorporated.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Robert Paulson to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Paulson's appointment brings the...

Voice Print International's Explosive Growth Drives Relocation to Larger Camarillo Headquarters.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 New Facility in Camarillo's 101 High Tech Corridor Supports High Demand for Company's Digital Call Recording and Quality Assurance Solution...

Internap Wins 2002 Agent Alliance Choice Award; Internap's Partner Program Recognized for Continued Excellence in Service, Performance and Innovation.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Channel Partner Conference & Expo LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Internap(R) Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ: INAP), the leading provider of performance-based routing services...

Jupitermedia Announces Weblog Business Strategies Conference & Expo June 9-10 in Boston.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Jupitermedia Corporation (Nasdaq: JUPM), today announced the launch of its Weblog Business Strategies 2003 Conference & Expo, slated for June 9-10, 2003 at...

Applied Digital Solutions Agrees to Forbearance Agreement with IBM Credit, LLC, the Company's Senior Secured Lender.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Richard J. Sullivan announces retirement from Company - Scott R. Silverman assumes titles of Chairman and CEO Applied Digital Solutions, Inc....

Minnesota's First Hospital Adopts the Latest Technology to Meet HIPAA Regulations; Georgia Software Company to Provide Newest Technology for 150-Year-Old Healthcare Pioneer.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 For HealthEast Care System, the parent organization to Minnesota's first hospital, the coming year will be one of tradition and innovation. The...

BIO-key Adds Senior Sales Executive; Randy Fodero Appointed Vice President Sales to Meet Increase Market Opportunities For Biometric Security Solutions.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 BIO-key International, Inc. (OTCBB:BKYI), the leader in finger-based biometric identification today announced that Randy Fodero has joined the company as...

Trikon Announces Appointment of Dr. Jihad Kiwan as President and Chief Executive Officer and Nigel Wheeler as Vice Chairman.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEWPORT, Wales, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Trikon Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq NMS: TRKN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Jihad Kiwan as president and chief executive officer...

Docent Expands Global Relationship with HP; Targets Government Sector.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Relationship Extends Training and Business Performance Management Solutions from Commercial Market and Intends to Help Government ...

21st Century Technologies Inks an Arms Deal with the National Police of Ecuador.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 21st Century Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:TFCT) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Innovative Weaponry, Inc. has completed a sale of up to...

Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Extends Credit Facility Through June 2004.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (Nasdaq:ULBI) today announced that its primary lending bank, Congress Financial Corporation, has agreed to amend the Company's $15 million credit...

Electro Rent Corporation Reports Fiscal 2003 Third Quarter Results.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Electro Rent Corporation (Nasdaq:ELRC) announced today that net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 ended February 28, 2003 was $0.9 million, or $0.04 per...

GE Commercial Finance Centralizes Products and Services for Financial Sponsor Firms within Single Organization; New Unit, GE Global Sponsor Finance, Reinforces Focus on Customers.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 GE Commercial Finance (GECF) announced today that it has centralized its products and services for private equity firms under a newly formed group named GE Global...

Royale Energy Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings of Four Cents Per Share vs. a Loss of 30 Cents in 2001 and Year End 2002 Results.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Royale Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:ROYL) (Royl) today reported fourth quarter 2002 net income of $232,609 or four cents per diluted common share. This compares to fourth quarter...

FLIR Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Airborne Thermal Imaging Systems for 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games; Star SAFIRE II Systems To Be Used By Hellenic Port Police.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $3.0 million to provide its Star SAFIRE(TM) II airborne thermal...

Broadwing Inc. Reports Financial Results for 2002.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Delivers on Previously Announced Financial Guidance; Reports Second Consecutive Quarter of Positive Cash Flow; Reduces Net Debt by $300 Million During 2002 Completes...

Broadwing Inc. Successfully Completes Credit Facility Renegotiation, Initiates Recapitalization.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Broadwing Inc.(NYSE:BRW): -- Provides Liquidity to 2006 -- Closes on $350 Million Financing to Retire Bank Debt -- Obtains Additional Flexibility on 6 3/4%...

Young Broadcasting Station Group Captures Five Regional 2003 Edward R. Murrow Awards for Excelence in Electronic Journalism.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 The Young Broadcasting Inc. (YBI)(NASDAQ-YBTVA) station group, which is devoted to providing communities with quality news and public affairs programming, collectively has...

@Road Announces First Quarter 2003 Release, Call and Webcast Information.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 @Road (Nasdaq:ARDI), a leading provider of location-enhanced wireless Internet solutions for mobile resource management (MRM), will release its first...

ADVISORY/Wind River and Other Industry Leaders to Speak at Symposium on the Effects of Open Source Software on Homeland Security.
March 27, 2003... High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Friday (March 28) --(BUSINESS WIRE) CERT, IBM, Microsoft, MITRE, Progress and Freedom Foundation and Others on the Impressive Roster Also Presenting at Event WHAT: Wind River's...

ALARIS Medical Reports on Data Confirming Risk of Harm to Patients from IV Medication Administration Errors; The Company's ``Smart'' Pump Significantly Reduces This Risk.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 ALARIS Medical Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ALARIS Medical Inc. (AMEX:AMI), announced today the findings of a special study it conducted...

Riverstone Networks Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Riverstone Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:RSTN) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 1, 2003. Revenues for the fourth...

Xybernaut Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002 Results; 2002 Hardware Revenues Increase 17 percent over 2001; Q4 2002 Net Operating Expenses Decrease 56 percent from Q4 2001.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Xybernaut(R) Corporation (NASDAQ: XYBR) today announced the results of its operations for the fourth quarter and full year 2002. Total revenues for...

Prime Group Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2002 Earnings and Operating Highlights.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Prime Group Realty Trust (NYSE:PGE) Funds From Operations ("FFO") -- a 93,711 square foot office building located in Knoxville, Tennessee for $5.1 million. -- nine...

S&P Global Credit Markets Digest - European Update.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 EUROPEAN UPDATE: Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's: COMING UP -- Lower U.S. Office Revenue to Increase Loan...

Corel Corporation Reports First Quarter 2003 Results.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CORL) (TSX:COR) today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2003, ended February 28, 2003. All figures are reported in US...

Medis Technologies Reports Year End and Fourth Quarter Results.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Medis Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDTL) reported financial results today for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. For the quarter ended December 31, 2002, the net...

Stride Rite Reports Increased First Quarter Sales and Profits.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 The Stride Rite Corporation (NYSE:SRR) today reported financial results for the first quarter of its 2003 fiscal year. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal...

UCBH Holdings, Inc. to Host Webcast to Discuss First Quarter 2003 Results.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 UCBH Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCBH), the holding company for United Commercial Bank (UCB(TM)), will host a webcast to review its first quarter 2003 financial results. -0-...

Bluegreen Corporation Establishes Purchasing and Design Operations; New Department Expected to Strengthen Bluegreen Brand and Serve the Industry at Large.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG), a leading U.S. developer and marketer of drive-to timeshare resorts ("Bluegreen(R) Resorts") and planned residential and golf...

KleenAir Signs with Preusse India.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Automotive Writers/Environment Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTC BB:KAIR), announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Preusse-India Pvt. Ltd for the...

e-Diagnostics, Predictive 'JIT' Maintenance Highlights of New Helix Service Agreements.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MANSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Helix Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:HELX) today announced an added level of e-Diagnostics and predictive "JIT" maintenance support features that are...

Tim Elliott Joins PharmaNet as Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers HIGH WYCOMBE, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 PharmaNet (www.pharmanet.com), an international drug development company, announced the appointment of Tim Elliott to Senior Director,...

Texoma HealthCare System Chooses Tovaris for Turn-key Secure Messaging and HIPAA Compliance.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DENISON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Texoma HealthCare System (THCS) today announced it has chosen the Tovaris Email Security Solution(TM) (TESS) as its foundation for secure, private email...

OmniSonics Medical Technologies to Present Initial Phase I Clinical Data for Resolution System.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SIR 2003 Annual Meeting Booth #227 SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Researchers To Present First U.S. Data on Safety and Effectiveness of Novel Acoustic Device Used to...

Gabelli's Two Comstock Funds Win Lipper Performance Awards.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 The Comstock Capital Value Fund (DRCVX) and the Comstock Strategy Fund (CPSFX) both received awards for "Consistent performance relative to their peers," within their...

ASML and Samsung Sign Global IP Licensing Agreement; Patented Technology Enhances Imaging Performance.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 ASML Holding NV (ASML) today announced that Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. signed a licensing agreement for its technology to be deployed at Samsung's...

Xerox and Association of Graphic Communications to Showcase Industry's Award-Winning Graphic Arts Projects.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors AGC Annual Graphic Arts Awards Exhibition NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 More Than 175 Applications from Leading Graphic Arts Professionals To Be Displayed at Xerox Knowledge Sharing Centre The...

Ischemia Technologies Closes on $8.4 Million in Series D Financing.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Ischemia Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has raised $8.4 million to accelerate commercialization of its new blood test for rule out of acute...

WQXI Chooses Inflow to Support Heavy Web Traffic; Inflow Client List Key Factor in Radio Station's Decision.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Today, InFlow, Inc., a leading provider of managed web application hosting and IT services, announced the addition of new customer WQXI - 790 AM ("The Zone")...

CBI's Forum on Restructuring and Strengthening Your Balance Sheet for the Energy Industry; Increase Credit Ratings, Shareholder Value and Investor Confidence.
March 27, 2003... Energy Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 The Center for Business Intelligence is proud to announce its Forum on Restructuring and Strengthening Your Balance Sheet for the Energy...

Needlestick Safety Alliance Announces Four New Members.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 The National Alliance for the Primary Prevention of Sharps Injuries (NAPPSI), founded by Venetec International, today announced the addition of...

OneSource to Webcast First-Quarter 2003 Conference Call on April 17.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 In conjunction with its first-quarter 2003 financial results news release, OneSource Information Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONES) plans to webcast its...

Aventis Behring Leads the Plasma Protein Industry with New, Advanced Bar Coding Initiative Designed to Track Products, Improve Patient Safety.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Aventis Behring L.L.C. Aventis Behring plans to bar code its entire U.S. product line by beginning of 2004 Aventis Behring...

North Valley Emergency Specialists Outsource Billing to Per-Se Technologies.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Per-Se Technologies (Nasdaq: PSTI), a leading provider of integrated business management outsourcing services, application software and Internet-enabled connectivity for the...

Longport, Inc. Announces New President, Along With New Marketing and Funding Agreements.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SWARTHMORE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Longport (OTC BB:LPTI) announced today the appointment of Paul D. Wilson as President of Longport, Inc. The Company also announced that it has...

Equant Offers Additional Option for Secure Corporate Access to the Public Internet in 110 Countries.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Unique Outbound Option for Network Based Internet Gateway Optimizes Internet Connectivity for Global VPNs Equant (NYSE: ENT) (Euronext Paris: EQU), a recognized...

Fujitsu Consulting Named a Top Supplier for Boeing in 2002; Firm Distinguished for Improving Business Processes of Aerospace Leader.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of Fujitsu Ltd., today announced that its longtime client, The Boeing Company, (NYSE: BA), has...

IDT Media Announces Formation of Owned and Operated Stations Group; Veteran Broadcast Manager Jim Weiskopf Named President of the Radio Division.
March 27, 2003... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 IDT Media today announced the formation of an Owned and Operated Stations Group. Veteran broadcast manager Jim Weiskopf has been named President...

Eclipsys Broadens Nursing Informatics Leadership with Appointment of VP/Chief Nursing Officer.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.032703/bb2 BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2003 ...

Global IQX: UnumProvident Product to be Added to ConnectInsure Quoting Service; Alliance with UnumProvident to bring LTD product to www.connectinsure.com.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Global IQX Inc., developer of the ConnectInsure Web-based quoting service that enables insurance professionals to conduct online quotations and enrolment...

CommVault QiNetix 4.2 Extends Data Management Leadership in UNIX, Linux and Oracle Heterogeneous Enterprises.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OCEANPORT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 New Release Includes SAP R/3 Support, Extended Granular Restore for UNIX, Linux and Oracle Business Data, Failover and Load Balancing and Expanded...

Perkins Brings Psion Teklogix Handheld Freezer Devices Into The Cold In New 350,000 Square-Foot Warehouse.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 7035 freezer hand-held computers help Perkins increase inventory accuracy and efficiency, decrease operational costs Psion Teklogix, (LSE:...

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation Purchases Multiple Teradyne Logic and Mixed-Signal Test Systems.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SHANGHAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 China's leading foundry to test logic and mixed-signal devices Teradyne (NYSE:TER) announced today that Semiconductor Manufacturing International...

RedPrairie Adds TMS Adapter to Existing PeopleSoft Integration Platform.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Toolset Will Provide Pre-Built Integration Between PeopleSoft ERP Systems and RedPrairie(TM)'s WMS and TMS Solutions Continuing its focus on delivering robust...

Manatron, Inc. Announces Seven New Reappraisal Contracts for Its Sabre Appraisal Division; Total Value Is Approximately $10 Million.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers KALAMAZOO, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Manatron, Inc. (NASDAQ:MANA) a leading provider of web-based and client/server application software products and services for county, city and...

Pegasystems Sharpens Global Services Focus With New Appointment; Names Rodney P. Jackson as Vice President of Global Services.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), a provider of simply smart business process management (BPM) software, today announced the appointment of Rodney P....

Canabrava Diamond Corporation: Mistassini Project Update.
March 27, 2003... Business Editors VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003 Canabrava Diamond Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CNB) announced today the following update on the Mistassini Project in Quebec. Majescor is the operator of the...