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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
- Collaborate in the Cloud with PingTone WebHub --- HERNDON, Va.Posted at 7:36 AMMeet online and share files, information and expertise with PingTone WebHub, the newest next generation cloud (SaaS) offering from PingTone Communications. Available at a fraction of the cost of competing enterprise grade web conferencing solutions, PingTone WebHub simplifies how ... read more
- Comcast to Host Second Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call --- PHILADELPHIAPosted at 7:30 AMComcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Comcast will issue a press release reporting its results earlier that morning. ... read more
- CTS Improves High-Volume, Back Office Check and Item Processing Speed by 50 Percent for Financial Institutions --- WIXOM, Mich.Posted at 7:30 AMCTS North America, a market leader in branch automation solutions for the financial services industry, announced that it has increased the speed of its LS515-SE dual-pocket bulk check and item scanner by 50 percent, further increasing efficiency and streamlining operations for ... read more
- Virtual Power Plants Will Reach $3.6 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research --- BOULDER, Colo.Posted at 7:30 AMUsing software systems, virtual power plants (VPPs) can combine a rich diversity of independent resources into a unified network via sophisticated planning, scheduling, and bidding of distributed energy resource-based services. Driven by the integration of variable generation resources – especially from wind and solar – a ... read more
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Posted at 7:30 AMMillennial Media (NYSE:MM), the leading independent mobile advertising and data platform, today announced a suite of new advertising products for marketers to harness the power of mobile video on smartphones and tablets. Advertisers can now add customizable features to their video that let consumers engage with ... read more
- GFI MAX(TM) creates new revenue opportunity for all managed service providers with ultra-fast, online backup product --- CARY, N.C., June 19, 2013Posted at 7:30 AMGFI MAX(TM), part of the GFI Software(TM) family, today announced a new revenue opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) with the launch of its free-standing GFI MAX Backup(TM). This new service enables all MSPs to add secure data backup to the services they can offer customers at a time when demand for secure online backup continues to rise. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121204/MM23629LOGO) The launch of GFI MAX Backup as a new product follows the acquisition of the Dutch online backup company IASO in May. ... read more
- New Data on Islet Autoantibodies in Young Children Defines Early Type 1 Diabetes Development --- NEW YORK, June 19, 2013Posted at 7:30 AMA decade-long JDRF-funded study led by the Institute of Diabetes Research in Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany, is providing a deeper understanding of the link between autoantibodies and the risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), highlighting the importance of pre-diabetes research into possible preventions for the disease. The study, "Seroconversion to Multiple Islet Autoantibodies and Risk of Progression to Diabetes in Children," was published today in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers in Colorado (DAISY study), Finland (DIPP study), ... read more
- Match.com Introduces Offline Game Nights --- DALLAS, June 19, 2013Posted at 7:30 AMMatch.com is playing for keeps! Today, the website is kicking off a 25 market Stir Game Night series by partnering with seven board game manufacturers to provide singles with a combination of icebreakers and party games that are less about strategy and competition and more about laughing and having fun together. Whether it's a game of Last Word, Bananagrams, or Spontuneous, players just may "win" someone's heart! (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030909/MATCH) Board games are back in a big way, and with Stir Game ... read more
- Cincinnati Bell Fioptics Launches Online Video Services From HBO®, HBO GO® and MAX GO® --- CINCINNATIPosted at 7:24 AMCincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB), the region’s leading provider of communications services for homes and businesses, today announced that premium online video destinations HBO GO® and MAX GO® are now available at no additional cost to Fioptics video customers who subscribe to HBO® and/or Cinemax®. Qualifying Fioptics ... read more
- LHP Hospital Group to Implement the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge® System --- IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2013Posted at 7:20 AMSurgiCount Medical, Inc. and LHP Hospital Group, Inc. ("LHP") today announced the system wide implementation of the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge(®) System at LHP facilities. LHP is a privately held healthcare leader established to provide essential capital and expertise to not-for-profit hospitals and hospital systems headquartered in Plano, Texas. The SurgiCount Safety-Sponge(®) System is the market leading solution to the most common surgical error, retained surgical sponges. "We applaud LHP for taking this proactive step toward continuing to offer their ... read more
- Human Services Software Provider nFocus Solutions Earns 'Above and Beyond Award' for its Support of U.S. National Guard and Reserves --- AUSTIN, Texas, June 19, 2013Posted at 7:20 AMnFocus Solutions(®), the leading provider of performance management and outcome measurement solutions for nonprofits, communities and government agencies, has received the prestigious Above and Beyond Award by the Arizona Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), which promotes cooperation and understanding between National Guard and Reserve service members and their civilian employers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120905/LA67268LOGO) The award is presented to companies that provide extraordinary support for employees deployed with National Guard and Reserve units. This includes extending health benefits, ... read more
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Posted at 7:19 AMBuilding on 15 years of exceptional work in expandable tubular technology innovation for the oil and gas industry, Enventure today unveiled a new interactive website (www.enventuregt.com) which includes an updated design and social media integration with Facebook, Twitter, Google+, ... read more
- Advomas Expands Executive Team for Commitment to Technology Leadership --- TROY, Mich., June 19, 2013Posted at 7:18 AMAdvomas Chairman W. Bruce Knight announced a company-wide effort to update technology leadership, workflow design, and platform tools while increasing quality of results and customer relationships. This change is being supported and managed by Knight and newly appointed President and CEO, J. Robert Barbour, JD, MHA. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/DE34824-a )(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/DE34824-b ) Advomas is positioning itself to fully leverage changes surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and HITECH. They are updating their systems and workflow design to compress process time frames while developing ... read more
- Thousands Of Free Dental Procedures Provided To Needy Patients At Mission Of Mercy In Bemidji --- MINNEAPOLIS, June 19, 2013Posted at 7:18 AMThe Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation hosted its Minnesota Mission of Mercy on June 14 and 15 in Bemidji, providing free dental care to children and adults who face barriers to accessing dental care. This second Mission of Mercy event held in Minnesota delivered free dental care valued at approximately $1 million. The signature sponsor of the event was Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation. The Sanford Center in Bemidji was transformed into a giant dental clinic ... read more
- FORTRUST's Rob McClary to Speak at Data Center Dynamics Event in San Francisco in July --- DENVER, COPosted at 7:17 AMDENVER, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/19/13 -- FORTRUST, the Rocky Mountain Region's premier data center and colocation services provider, announced that newly promoted Senior Vice President and General Manager Rob McClary will be speaking at the Data Center Dynamics (DCD) Converged Event on July 12th in San Francisco. This one-day industry event will draw IT Executives from across the country to discuss current trends and technologies in the data center space. FORTRUST has historically been a leading provider of ... read more
- Globecomm Awarded Various Infrastructure Contracts Valued at $5.3 Million --- HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.Posted at 7:15 AMGlobecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading communications solutions provider, today announced that the Company has been awarded various infrastructure contracts valued at $5.3 million. Under the terms set forth in the contracts, Globecomm will provide a ... read more
- Time Warner Cable Celebrates Internet Safety Month Through New Campaign with Common Sense Media --- NEW YORKPosted at 7:15 AMIn recognition of National Internet Safety Month, Time Warner Cable today unveiled a new campaign to help parents teach their children to safely use the Internet and other technologies. Held in partnership with Common Sense Media, the campaign includes the availability of the new Digital PassportTM ... read more
- Bulbs.com Announces Launch of New Projector Lamp Category --- WORCESTER, Mass., June 19, 2013Posted at 7:08 AMBulbs.com, one of the largest online distributors of replacement lighting is pleased to announce the launch of a new product category. Bulbs.com has yet again expanded its product offering with its latest addition of Projector Lamps. The newly added category provides name-brand lamps for over 8,400 different projector and projection TV models. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bulbscom-announces-launch-of-new-projector-lamp-category-212077181.html Bulbs.com is committed to selling high-quality original (OEM) projector lamps. All lamps come directly from top brands including ... read more
- AMCEST Partners With EmergenSee®, Signs Distribution Agreement --- WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013Posted at 7:07 AMEmergenSee(®)( )the world leader in Mobile Personal Emergency Response Technology that turns your smartphone or tablet into a Personal Security System, announced today it has signed a distribution agreement with AMCEST, one of the nations oldest, largest and most respected central monitoring stations. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/PH34218LOGO ) EmergenSee(®)'s patented technology allows users to transmit detailed real-time video, audio and GPS information to responders when serious and potentially dangerous situations are encountered. EmergenSee(®) is discreet, fast and easy to use. With ... read more
- First Data Global Study Reveals That Consumers Worldwide Seek the Same Technology Experience --- ATLANTAPosted at 7:07 AMCountry by country, consumers want it all, and they want it in the palm of their hand. According to a global study released today by First Data, consumers worldwide expect strikingly similar mobile and technology-powered experiences from large and small businesses as well as financial institutions ... read more
