Tuesday, June 18, 2013

• AVOXI Announces a New Offering - a Complete Business Phone System Starting at $5.99 per Month --- ATLANTA, June 18, 2013
  Posted at 7:00 PM
  In an effort to give small businesses the opportunity to compete with its bigger counterparts, AVOXI now offers a complete business VoIP phone system with a US toll free number for at little as $5.99 per month. As a company who started small but is experiencing spurring growth after more than a decade since its humble beginnings, AVOXI wants to give SMBs a chance to take advantage of VoIP technology. "We realize that our SMB customers have unique needs and ... read more
• Systemax Comments on Federal Criminal Charges Against Carl Fiorentino --- PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., June 18, 2013
  Posted at 6:41 PM
  Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX) today acknowledged the federal criminal indictment brought against Carl Fiorentino, a former executive of the Company's North American Technology Products Group, by the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. The criminal indictment charges Fiorentino with mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy in connection with a scheme to defraud the company. According to the indictment, Fiorentino personally took over $7 million in commercial bribes and kickbacks ... read more
• CultureAmp selected as one of Gartner's "Cool" Vendors of 2013 --- SAN FRANCISCO and MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2013
  Posted at 6:29 PM
  Provider of Murmur the world's first people intelligence platform CultureAmp is pleased to announce its selection as one of Gartner's "Cool Vendors in Human Capital Management (HCM)[1]". CultureAmp believes this confirms its position as one of Silicon Valley's best kept secrets. Just over a year old, Murmur has already built up an impressive client list working with disruptive companies including Hulu, Adobe, Box, Angry Birds and 99designs to deliver a platform to gather on-going feedback, gain intelligence and make data-driven ... read more
• Intercept Pharmaceuticals Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock --- NEW YORK, June 18, 2013
  Posted at 5:25 PM
  Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICPT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel bile acid therapeutics to treat chronic liver diseases, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,730,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $33.01 per share. In addition, Intercept has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 259,500 shares of common stock. All of the shares in the offering ... read more
• CORRECTING and REPLACING Jamcracker to Preview New Joint Solution with Cisco at Cisco Live --- ORLANDO, Fla.
  Posted at 5:19 PM
  

  The "When" section should read: Sunday, June 23, 2013 – Thursday, June 27, 2013 (sted Thursday, June 20, 2013 – Sunday, June 23, 2013) The corrected release reads: JAMCRACKER TO PREVIEW NEW JOINT SOLUTION WITH CISCO AT CISCO LIVE ... read more
• cdsavoia displayed on Samsung 85" Ultra HD TV at Soho House Hollywood --- LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2013
  Posted at 5:15 PM
  cdsavoia was displayed at the unveiling of the first ever 85" Class Ultra HD Samsung TV at the Soho House in Los Angeles last night. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cdsavoia-displayed-on-samsung-85-ultra-hd-tv-at-soho-house-hollywood-212068421.html cdsavoia makes 4 minute movies on creative people in fine art, fashion, wine, design and music. If you have the technical capabilities to experience 4k, download or view this sample of cdsavoia's 4k footage: http://www.cdsavoia.com/4k.mp4 This footage was constructed from a recent series of cdsavoia ... read more
• House Passage of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Conforms Law to Modern Science --- WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013
  Posted at 5:09 PM
  Family Research Council (FRC) praised the passage of U.S. Rep. Trent Franks' (R-AZ) Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 1797) on the House floor today. Despite President Obama's veto threat, FRC calls on the Senate to pass legislation to stop the inhumane painful abortion of unborn children 20 weeks and older. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080930/FRCLOGO) FRC President Tony Perkins said of the vote: "I applaud the House vote on a bill that is truly informed by modern science, which shows unborn children ... read more
• Kodak Seeks Approval for $406 Million Rights Offering, including Backstop Equity Commitment from Creditors --- ROCHESTER, N.Y.
  Posted at 5:05 PM
  

  Eastman Kodak Company today announced that, subject to Court approval, key creditors have agreed to backstop a $406 million rights offering for common stock in the company upon its emergence from Chapter 11. Kodak expects to use the proceeds of the rights offering to fund distributions ... read more
• Families of Children with Medically Complex Conditions Hit Capitol Hill to Address Medicaid's Role in Child Health --- WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013
  Posted at 4:56 PM
  Participants in the Children's Hospital Association's Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day - 36 child patients and their families - convene today through Thursday on Capitol Hill to deliver an important message to their members of Congress: at a time when access to care is improving for millions of adults, don't forget the kids. The Association's Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day facilitates meetings between families and their elected representatives to highlight key issues that affect their health care, ... read more
• Universal Protection Service Acquires the Manned Security Guard Division of Boyd & Associates --- SANTA ANA, Calif., June 18, 2013
  Posted at 4:38 PM
  Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security services in the U.S., is excited to announce that they have acquired the manned security guard division of Boyd & Associates and expanded their presence within the state of California. Since 1967, Boyd & Associates has been providing commercial protective guard services and high-end security systems throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and San ... read more
• ON Semiconductor Wins 2012 “Best Project Collaboration” Award from Yanfeng Visteon Group --- SHANGHAI
  Posted at 4:35 PM
  

  ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), driving innovation in energy efficiency, has been awarded a 2012 Best Project Collaboration Award from Yanfeng Visteon Group (YFV), a leading automotive component supplier in China. The award was ... read more
• Ardis Dee Hoven, M.D., Inaugurated as 168th President of AMA --- CHICAGO, IL
  Posted at 4:30 PM
  CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - June 18, 2013) - Ardis Dee Hoven, M.D., an internal medicine and infectious disease specialist in Lexington, Ky., has been sworn in as the 168th president of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization. During her presidency Dr. Hoven will focus on the AMA's three strategic areas: improving health outcomes, accelerating change in medical education and enhancing ... read more
• Northrop Grumman Delivers First AQS-24A Airborne Mine-hunting Vehicle to Japan --- ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 18, 2013
  Posted at 4:00 PM
  Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered the first of four AQS-24A airborne mine-hunting vehicles to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for deployment on Japan's new MCH-101 helicopter platform. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121024/LA98563LOGO) "This first delivery is a major milestone in the development of Japan's airborne mine-hunting capability," said Tom Jones, vice president of Northrop Grumman's Undersea Systems business unit. "The effort marks the first complete build of an AQS-24A since eight were delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1995. It ... read more
• Ping Identity Named in IDG's Computerworld 2013 Best Places to Work in IT --- DENVER
  Posted at 4:00 PM
  

  Ping Identity®, The Identity Security Company™, today announced that it has been named by IDG’s Computerworld as a 2013 Best Places to Work in IT. Now in its 20th year, the annual report showcases 100 companies that offer IT employees abundant ... read more
• DISH Issues Update on Sprint Proposal --- ENGLEWOOD, Colo.
  Posted at 3:35 PM
  

  DISH Network Corp. (NASDAQ: DISH) issued the following statement updating the status of its proposal to merge with Sprint Nextel Corporation: “While DISH continues to see strategic value in a merger with Sprint, the decisions made by Sprint to ... read more
• Book Release: Business, Process, and Technology Insights Of Ian Roseman --- MANALAPAN, N. J., June 18, 2013
  Posted at 3:34 PM
  Ian Roseman has predicted opportunities in business and technology, and has provided tangible threads of progression in his new book, "Business, Process, and Technology Insights". In addition, Ian has reviewed existing business models and technologies, and has provided a current state and possible future states of these systems. Ian is in the unique position of being in the technology industry for 20+ years, where he developed contacts, as well as knowledge within several vertical markets including E-commerce with ... read more
• bluebird bio Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 3:31 PM
  

  bluebird bio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases using gene therapy, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,941,176 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $17.00 per ... read more
• Award Winning Author, Cathy Luchetti, Releases NEW BOOK about Celebrity Dog 'Skidboot' --- AUSTIN, Texas, June 18, 2013
  Posted at 3:21 PM
  While he may have looked like any other regular Australian Blue Heeler, Skidboot became a worldwide sensation for his whimsical tricks and ability to captivate millions. As a touching reflection on his life, career and its many achievements, three of Skidboot's biggest fans announce a compelling new book. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130618/CG34075) Most dogs live a quiet life among just a few close friends, Skidboot rose to become one of the world's most famous dogs. After wowing crowds with his many tricks at the ... read more
• InvenSense® to Exhibit at Mobile Asia Expo 2013 --- SUNNYVALE, Calif.
  Posted at 3:16 PM
  

  InvenSense, Inc. (NYSE: INVN), the leading provider of MotionTracking™ devices, announced that it will be showcasing its latest technology breakthroughs at the 2013 Mobile Asia Expo at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong, Shanghai, China on June 26-28, 2013 ... read more
• Kid Inventors Win $20,000 Prize for Creating Device to Help Seniors Pick Up Small Objects --- MANCHESTER, N.H.
  Posted at 3:11 PM
  

  Kid inventors in the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) took top honors today at the 3rd annual Global Innovation Award ceremony for their invention, the “Gramma-Jamma,” an assistive aid for seniors, earning a $20,000 cash prize from the Award’s Founding Sponsor, ... read more