Business Wire articles from February 24 2004

Business Wire archives from February 24 2004

Fortune Magazine Names SBC Communications America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 For the fifth consecutive year, and eighth time in the past nine years, Fortune magazine has selected SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) as America's Most...

Silver Screen Studios Officially Green Lights Murder by Deception.
February 24, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Silver Screen Studios, Inc. (OTCBB:SSSU) www.silverscreenstudiogroup.com, http://finance.yahoo.com/q?d=v1&s=sssu.ob the vertically integrated entertainment...

Reuters and Corbis Announce Global Alliance; Leading Media Firms to Increase Collaboration, Develop New Offerings for the International Business, Sports and Entertainment Sectors.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors LONDON & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Reuters and Corbis announced today the signing of a new, global partnership agreement in which the two companies will join forces to develop new content, product lines...

Rococo and AePONA Deliver Conference Call Scheduler Over OSA/PARLAY.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Rococo Software, in partnership with AePONA, announces the launch of MobileFrontier Operator, a suite of software applications...

Centiv, Inc. Director, Hu Bing, Signs Recording Contract with Universal Records.
February 24, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors PALOS VERDES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Centiv, Inc.(OTC:CNTV): -- Company's Director, Hu Bing, Ranked 26th Most Influential Figure in China Entertainment Industry According...

AlphaCell Introduces the M5 Music Device at 3GSM.
February 24, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 Hall 4, Stand K2 RA'ANANA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 AlphaCell Wireless 2001 Ltd., an Emblaze Group company (LSE:BLZ) and a...

HeyAnita's Rapid Message Service -RMS- Awarded 2003 Product of the Year; Communications Solutions Magazine Honors HeyAnita's Innovation and Commitment to Industry.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 HeyAnita Inc., a leading enhanced messaging software and solutions company focused on the global telecommunications market, announced today that their...

Powerwave Technologies Introduces Tower Top Integrated Radio Frequency Front End.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 Cannes, France, Feb. 23-26 SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 The W-CDMA Booster Solution Solves Typical Coverage and Capacity Challenges Faced by...

New Intel Tool Suite Simplifies Software Development for PDAs and Mobile Phones Using Intel PCA Processors.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Intel Corporation today introduced Intel(R) C++ Software Development Tool Suite designed to help developers improve the performance of software...

AMD Introduces the AMD Alchemy Au1550 Processor Delivering Integrated Secure Network Processing Power.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RSA Conference 2004 Booth #1628 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 -- Enhanced with SafeNet technology, the Au1550(TM) processor provides customers improved security,...

Sonim and Polycom Partner to Develop Next Generation Wireless Group Communications Solutions; Leaders to Develop Breakthrough Collaboration Solutions for Wireless Carriers.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 SAN MATEO, Calif. & PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Sonim Technologies, the leader in enabling wireless data networks to deliver services including the...

Contopronto Secures Online Authentication Through Agreement with Norwegian Banking Association Member; BankID Assures Customers Secure Identification When Registering for Online Banking.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 E-bank Contopronto has signed an agreement to use a new and secure authenticating software, BankID, developed by the Financial Services Organization and...

Study Indicates A.P. Pharma Polymer System Could Advance Clinical Utility of DNA Vaccines Against Cancer and Viral Infections; Data Published in Nature Materials.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 A.P. Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq:APPA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that results of a study conducted at the Massachusetts...

Visuality Systems Expands CIFS NQ Network File Sharing Solution to Meet the Embedded Developer's Need for PC Connectivity Using Wind River's VxWorks 6.0.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Visuality Systems, Ltd., headquartered in Yokneam Ilit, Israel, today announced that its Common Internet File System (CIFS) solution for embedded...

RadioFrame Networks Demonstrates Flagship Product's Expanded Local Switching to Enterprise PBX and WLANs.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 Stand D16 in Hall 2 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 The RadioFrame System, a Flexible Wireless Access Platform, Supports Local Switching Between...

Expert on Clergy Sex Abuse: Santa Clara University Professor Can Comment on the John Jay Report and Clergy Sex Abuse.
February 24, 2004... News Editors/Education Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Alert: on Friday Feb. 27, the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Will Release a Study Detailing the Scope of Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Church...

Action Engine and Mobilitec Inc. Collaborate To Introduce Comprehensive Data Services Solution For Growing Smart Phone Market.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Action Engine(R) Corporation, the pioneer and leading provider of Advanced Data Services (ADS) solutions for smart phones...

Israel's Defense Industries to Exhibit a Range of Innovative Solutions in the Israel Export Institute's Pavilion at Asian Aerospace 2004, Singapore.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Asian Aerospace 2004 TEL AVIV, Israel & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Leading Edge Solutions to be Showcased in the Fields of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), Command & Control,...

AirTran Airways Launches Sale for Travel to All Destinations; Sale Fares to All Destinations Start As Low As $39 Each Way.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today launched a sale for flights to all 45 destinations with fares starting as low as...

Safety Declares First Quarter 2004 Dividend, Announces a Director Retirement and Schedules Year-End 2003 Events.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 The Board of Directors of Safety Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFT) today approved a $0.10 per share quarterly cash dividend on its issued and outstanding common stock, payable...

CyberAds' Capital Asset Development Division Will Acquire Additional 10% Of The Vineyards.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Real Estate Writers BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 CyberAds, Inc. (OTCBB:CYAD) announced today that its Capital Asset Land Develop Division has executed a Letter of Intent to acquire an additional 10%...

PowerSki Highlighted in Hewlett-Packard Annual Report.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Nova Communications Ltd. (OTCBB:NCVM) announced today that its merger candidate, PowerSki International, was highlighted in Hewlett-Packard's 2003 Annual Report. ...

Fonix/Epson Speech Solution Showcased at 3GSM World Congress; Fonix and Epson Launch Combined Marketing and Sales Efforts for 2004.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 Booth C23, Hall 1 SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Fonix(R) Corp. (OTC BB: FNIX), an international provider of leading speech interface solutions, will...

Red Bend Signs Major Licensing Deal for FOTA -Firmware Over-The-Air- Update Technology.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Red Bend Software today announced that it has licensed its vCurrentMobile to its latest customer, the Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens...

Axalto Supplies Telefonica Moviles with Spain's First 128KB USIM Cards.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Axalto, a Schlumberger company, and Telefonica Moviles Espana (TME) have signed an agreement making Axalto the supplier of...

Join the Paparazzi with NDS Visionik's New DRM Mobile Snapshot Interactive Application.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 Suite M33 CANNES, France & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 3GSM Cannes, Suite M33 - NDS (Nasdaq:NNDS): Highlights: -- NDS Visionik's new application...

Barrick Provides Update on Building New Mines.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 All Amounts in United States dollars Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX) (TSX:ABX) (LSE:ABX) (BOURSE:ABX) (SWX:ABX) provided an update on its new mines during a day-long...

PacketVideo Offers Premium Quality Video and Audio Options for Multimedia Phones.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Number One Multimedia Software Supplier for Mobile Phones Demonstrates AVC and High Efficiency AAC at 3GSM World...

Megisto Delivers New System Software With Dynamic Control of Mobile Data Charging and Service Policies; MSDS Release 2 Achieves Commercial Deployment in Leading Operator.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Megisto Systems, Inc., a leading developer of subscriber services switches targeted exclusively for control of mobile data,...

Maxis Launches New Mobile Services Using Megisto Real-Time Data and Content Charging System.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Megisto and ITHL Deploy First Fully Integrated Prepaid/Postpaid Control System with Leading Operator in Malaysia ...

Adax and Continuous Computing Announce Partnership for ATM/SS7/SIGTRAN Solutions.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors 3GSM World Congress 2004 BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Complete "Plug and Play" Convergence Layer for Telephony OEMS and IP Providers Now Available, without Costly Integration Requirements...

Critical Path's Extensible Universal Address Book Provides Foundation for New Value-Added Services for Carriers.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 Stand J3 in Hall 3 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 End-to-End Synchronization and New Peer-to-Peer Contact Sharing Being Shown at 3GSM Critical...

Critical Path Messaging Technology Now Part of Multimedia Messaging Services Offered by over 60 Carriers around the World.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 Stand J3 in Hall 3 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 New Mobile Data Application for MMS and Enhanced Wireless Connectivity for Mobile Email Being...

TeraOp-USA-Inc. to Feature TVA VOAs for Optical Networks at OFC 2004.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OFC 2004 SHELTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Advanced MEMs components offer cost-effective, fast deployment for next-generation optical networks TeraOp (USA) Inc., a leading...

Norman Vale Joins CAID Consulting as Chairman.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Today, Thierry Daher, CEO of CAID, announced that international advertising expert, Norman Vale, will be joining CAID Consulting, as Chairman. Daher, said: "Norman's extensive...

State Auto Financial Reports Record Annual Earnings for 2003.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 State Auto Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:STFC) -- Record annual earnings of $1.58 -- Annual GAAP Combined Ratio improved to 98.2 -- Net Income up 72.0% ...

Pharma Phights Back as Pfizer Takes Action against $1 Billion in Canadian Drug Imports to U.S., an Advisory From Industrialinfo.com.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE:PFE) (New York, New York) has joined...

Northwest Pipe Reports Fourth-Quarter and 2003 Results.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq:NWPX) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2003. The company reported sales of $245.0...

Action Engine Corporation Unveils Newest Features in Action Engine's Advanced Data Services Platform Version 3.2.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Action Engine(R) Corporation (www.actionengine.com), the leading provider of Advanced Data Services (ADS) solutions for smart phones and devices,...

REMINDER/OFC 2004 - Experts from the U.S. Government and Global Business Community to Discuss Latest Applications, Trends and Current Realities of Optics.
February 24, 2004... Assignment Desks/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Tuesday (Feb. 24) OFC 2004 --(BUSINESS WIRE) Register and Attend the Premier International Optics and Electronics Industry Event What: Optical Fiber...

eTotalSource, Inc. to Produce and Distribute Real Estate Millions Retail Packages.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers YUBA CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 eTotalSource, Inc. (OTCBB:ETLS) a leading provider of multimedia development software training programming and media services has reached agreement to...

eLinear to Be Featured in Barron's.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 eLinear, Inc. (OTCBB: ELIN) announced today that it will be featured in Barron's on February 28th and will be listed on Barron's Online web site for a period of...

First National Power Corp Chooses SatCom Distribution as the Preferred Telephony Provider of All Green Oasis Units.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors FOX ISLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Walter L. Patterson Appointed as Project Manager for Green Oasis ''GO'' Project and Chris Baumgartner of SatCom Distribution, to Develop the Communications...

Aequitas Publishes New Biopharmaceutical Index; Boutique Valuation Firm Posts New Index on Web Site.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Aequitas announced today the composition of the Aequitas Biopharmaceutical Index(TM)(ABI), which is intended to serve as the...

T-Mobile USA Builds on Wi-Fi Lead with International Roaming in Europe; T-Mobile HotSpot Subscribers Get More Wi-Fi Access Across the Atlantic.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Continuing to drive even more value for its growing base of Wi-Fi subscribers, T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced T-Mobile...

T-Mobile USA Teams Up with US Airways to Bring 'Wi-Fi' High-Speed Wireless Internet Service to US Airways Club Locations.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ARLINGTON, Va. & BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 T-mobile USA: -- T-Mobile HotSpot Subscribers Continue to Get More(R) Locations and Convenience T-Mobile USA, Inc....

Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research, Inc. Reports 75% Sales Increase.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NRIP.PK) announced the substantial increase of O2P(TM) (Oil to Powder) orders at a rate in excess of...

REMINDER/RuleStream to Present at National Design and Engineering Conference.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Tuesday (Feb. 24) National Manufacturing Week 2004 Booth 2717 WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 -- President and CEO Dave Vredenburgh To Highlight Benefits...

REMINDER/EMC Corporation Advisory - Live Webcast.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Tuesday (Feb. 24) --(BUSINESS WIRE) EMC's President and CEO to deliver keynote presentation at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2004 WHAT: Joe...

REMINDER/Special Town Hall Forum in Seattle on ``Small Business Success: Igniting Innovation''.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Tuesday (Feb. 24) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Hundreds of Small Business Owners Gather for a Discussion on the State of the Small Business Climate in Seattle, Led by SBA, Staples and...

ISC2 Announces Election of New Chairman and Officers.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 (ISC)2(R), a non-profit international leader in training, qualifying and certifying information security professionals worldwide, today announced the...

Range Announces Conference Call to Discuss 2003 Financial Results.
February 24, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Range Resources Corporation (NYSE:RRC) today announced its year-end and fourth quarter 2003 financial results news release will be issued after the close...

Monster Announces Making College Financing Count; Program Offers Parents Financial Solutions During Challenging Economic Times.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 With spring fast approaching and college acceptance letters beginning to appear in students' mailboxes, families nationwide are preparing to take the next educational step...

REMINDER/BeyondROI Showcased at the 2004 South Florida Business Expo; Thousands Expected to Attend Regional Business Expo.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors REMINDER...for Feb. 24 & 25 (Tuesday & Wednesday) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004 BeyondROI has been chosen as one of South Florida's premiere experts in the Internet marketing consulting...

Rite Track Announces Multiple 90-SE Track Order for Major Asian Fab.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WEST CHESTER, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Rite Track, a leading manufacturer of track systems for the semiconductor, MEMS and thin film head industries, today announced a multiple order for...

Highmark Selects Serena to Optimize Software Modernization Process.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SHARE, Booth 223 LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Serena ChangeMan ZDD Automates Data Conversion Process; Enables Highmark to Achieve Significant Time and Development Cost...

Georgia Pacific Approves $60 Million Project at Florida Mill, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Georgia-Pacific (NYSE:GP) (Atlanta, Georgia) has started demolition work in preparation...

International Rectifier Introduces Optimized DirectFET MOSFETs for Maximum High Frequency, High Current DC-DC Performance.
February 24, 2004... Technology Editors EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 New 20V Trio Meets VRM10 Spec and Power Demands of Next-Generation Processors International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF), a world leader in power management...

foreThought.net Launches Broadband Voice and Data Service in Denver; Colorado ISP Builds Next Generation Network with MetaSwitch.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 foreThought.net, one of Denver's "Top-10 ISPs", today announced the launch of an integrated broadband voice and data service for small and medium-sized business...

Zacks.com Announces That David Fried Highlights the Following Stocks: Adaptec, Activision, and McDonalds.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 David Fried is looking for stocks with strong buyback programs. Anything else is just icing on the cake. Learn about this expert's proven strategy through his commentary and...

Zacks.com Announces That the Following Companies Will Release Earnings This Week: Home Depot, H & R Block, Marvell Technologies, Nextel Partners and Toll Brothers.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Zacks.com releases it's exclusive Weekly Earnings and Sector Update written by Nick Raich, Director of Research. This vital update provides investors with timely information...

Enea Embedded Technology Announces Mobile IP Solution for OSE Embedded Operating System.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers STOCKHOLM, Sweden & CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 IPNet Dual-Mode IPv4/IPv6 TCP/IP Stack for OSE Brings Seamless Mobility to Connected Embedded Devices Enea Embedded...

Enea Embedded Technology Announces Java 2 Micro Edition Solution based on IBM's WebSphere Micro Environment for the OSE Real-Time Operating System.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers STOCKHOLM, Sweden, & CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Enables Application Interoperability on Next-Generation Wireless Devices Using IBM Technology Enea Embedded Technology, a...

Docucorp to Present Financial Solutions at ABA Trust, Wealth Management and Marketing Conference.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers American Bankers Association (ABA) Trust, Wealth Management and Marketing Conference DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Docucorp International(R) (Nasdaq:DOCC), a leading provider of...

Fargo Electronics To Present At Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Raymond James & Associates Institutional Investors Conference MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Fargo Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRGO) announced that Gary Holland, president and chief...

Zacks Sell List Highlights: DTE Energy, Gymboree, Electronic Data Systems, and Safeway.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are part of their exclusive list of Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell)....

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Arrow Electronics, RadioShack, CVS Corporation, and EMC Corporation.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of +33.7% since inception in...

Crown Medical Systems Inc. Announces Strategic Joint Marketing Program with Forest Medical, LLC.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Crown Medical Systems Inc. (OTCBB: CWMS) announces today a joint marketing program with Forest Medical, LLC of Syracuse, N.Y., a major provider...

Ascentis Software and Payroll Online Enter Joint Marketing Agreement.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Deliver integrated outsourced HR, Benefits, and Payroll service suite for small to mid-sized organizations Ascentis Software and Payroll Online...

Zacks.com Announces That the Experts at Ultimate Option Strategies Highlight Options for the Following Stocks: Microsoft, Humana, Oracle, and Baker Hughes.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 The market hasn't offered the best environment for trading of late, but you can still make the ultimate impact to your investments through several options recommendations from...

Zacks.com Announces That Gregory Spear Highlights the Following Stocks: Champion Enterprises and Meritage.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Gregory Spear sees signs of an intermediate-term downtrend that could herd investors into more stable stocks. But homebuilders continue to rank highly on his list, and this...

ADVISORY/PeopleSoft CIO David Thompson to Speak at Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Monday (March 8) Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference --(BUSINESS WIRE) PeopleSoft (Nasdaq:PSFT) WHO: David Thompson, PeopleSoft's Chief Information...

SciClone Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCLN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003....

Leading Healthcare Organizations Worldwide Select PeopleSoft.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers HIMSS 2004 Annual Conference ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Lahey Clinic, Vancouver Coastal Health, Erlanger Health System, and Broadlane Choose...

Foreclosures.com Reports: Surge in Chicagoland Foreclosure Filings.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Real Estate Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Foreclosures.com, a northern California-based distressed property investment advisory firm, reports that a predicted surge in foreclosure activity...

Foreclosures.com: Wrangling Abusive Lending Law Hurts NJ Homeowners.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/Real Estate Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Foreclosures.com president Alexis McGee today expressed concern over the continued controversy about the New Jersey predatory lending statute that...

Queench Board Begins Discussion on Regular Quarterly Dividend.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors JERICHO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 The Board of Directors of Queench, Inc. (OTC: QENC) today announced they are in discussion to authorize a regular quarterly dividend of $0.02 per unit of outstanding shares...

Golden State Vintners Announces Receipt of Proposals to Acquire All of Its Outstanding Capital Stock.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors NAPA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Golden State Vintners, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:VINT) today announced that it has received two acquisition proposals to acquire the Company, including one from a group...

Alvarion Supplies Wireless Broadband Equipment Valued at over $1M to Kenya Data Networks -KDN-.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors TEL-AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR) today announced that Kenya Data Networks Ltd. (KDN), a subsidiary of Kenya's Sameer ICT Group, is deploying advanced Alvarion wireless...

Universal Guardian's Shield Defense Technologies Signs Exclusive OEM Agreement with 5G Wireless Communications.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Shield Defense Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. (Universal) (OTCBB:UGHO), has entered into an Exclusive Original...

Comverse Demonstrates MMS Interoperability Between CDMA And GSM Wireless Networks.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Comverse Bridges Wireless Networks With Technology-Agnostic Solutions Comverse, a unit of Comverse Technology, Inc....

Bentley Commerce to Acquire $5 Million in Resort Condos and Suites in Exchange for $5 Million Trade Credit to Complete New Resort Hotel.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Bentley Commerce Corporation's (OTCBB:BLYC) new Corporate Trade Group will provide $5 million in cash equivalent trade credit funding to a Caribbean resort in exchange for an...

Asian Aerospace 2004: Global Wings of Japan Orders First Bombardier Learjet 45 XR.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Global Wings, Inc., of Tokyo, Japan, has placed a firm order for one new Bombardier Learjet(i) 45 XR super light business jet, and...

Rofin-Sinar Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock.
February 24, 2004... Business Editors PLYMOUTH, Mich. & HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:RSTI), a developer and manufacturer of high-performance laser beam sources and laser-based solutions, today...