Tuesday, February 1, 2011

• Simbionix Launches MentorLearn: Providing the Optimal Solution for Training Program Management --- CLEVELAND, February 1, 2011
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  Simbionix USA Corporation, the world's leading provider of medical education and simulation technology, released its new MentorLearn system at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) last week. Simbionix's exciting new MentorLearn platform now provides the optimal solution for managing all training and education needs for the Simbionix line of simulators. The easy to use system facilitates performing the administrative tasks of running a training course or workshop. The system includes a library of ready-to-use simulator based curricula and a platform to design new ... read more
• IELTS Professional Development Workshop in New Orleans --- LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2011
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  Join IELTS International for an ESL teacher workshop on March 15, 2011, in New Orleans, LA. As the world's leading English language proficiency test, IELTS is used to provide evidence that non-native speakers have the English skills required for academic success. IELTS is trusted by over 6,000 organizations around the world, including over 3,000 institutions and programs in the U.S. IELTS tested over 1.5 million candidates globally in 2010. Registration for the workshop is free. The IELTS professional development workshop will ... read more
• Dale Long Named Among 'TheGrio's 100: History Makers In The Making' --- PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1, 2011
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  In honor of Black History Month, Dale Long has been recognized, as one of "TheGrio's 100: History Makers In The Making." Released by theGrio.com, a division of NBC News, the list includes 100 African-American men and women who are writing the next chapter of American history. Nominated by a team of experts, affiliates, and contributors from across the country, and members of TheGrio.com and NBC News editorial teams, "TheGrio's 100" shines a spotlight on the next generation of ... read more
• Wingnut Announces Free Public Beta of Lo-Fi Photo App for the Mac and Windows Desktop --- RALEIGH, N. C., Feb. 1, 2011
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  Wingnut, LLC today announces the immediate availability of a free public beta test version of Lo-Fi, a retro photo effect application for the Macintosh and Windows desktop. Lo-Fi easily gives pictures the funky look of low end toy cameras. The public is invited to download Lo-Fi from www.lofiapp.com. To monitor progress on Lo-Fi, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, or sign up for the e-mail list at www.lofiapp.com. When Lo-Fi ships, three followers from each of these social networks ... read more
• DataXu Announces General Availability of Industry's First Mobile Demand-Side Platform --- BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2011
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  DataXu (www.dataxu.com), the leading media management platform for digital advertisers, today announced the general availability of DX Mobile, the industry's first mobile Demand-Side Platform (DSP). This advanced mobile media management solution raises the bar above traditional mobile ad networks by enabling advertisers to dynamically measure, value, buy and optimize ad placements on a real-time, impression-by-impression basis. According to market researcher eMarketer, spending on mobile advertising will grow by 50 percent to top $1 billion in 2011. With more than 30 percent ... read more
• Strategic Talent Optimization Leader SourceRight Solutions Launches New Website --- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2011
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  SourceRight Solutions today announced the launch of its newly designed website. Specifically created to address the needs of visitors such as HR professionals, prospects and SourceRight's partners, the new site underscores the Company's position as an innovator and leading provider of outsourced talent acquisition and management capabilities. SourceRight's President Rebecca Callahan shared, "As the market leader, visitors to our website expect access to educational content and thought leadership. Additionally, it's important that our online presence be the go-to destination ... read more
• Panasonic Announces Pricing For New LUMIX GF2, the Company's Smallest and Lightest Digital Interchangeable Lens System Camera With Flash --- SECAUCUS, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011
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  Panasonic today announces pricing for the LUMIX GF2 - the latest addition to the company's compact system camera (CSC) lineup. The LUMIX DMC-GF2 will be available in mid-February 2011 and will come in black, silver, red, and white models. The LUMIX GF2 (body-only) will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of $499.95. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF2 is Panasonic's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera - complete with a built-in flash. The LUMIX GF2 is compatible with lenses from the Micro ... read more
• Notify Technology Announces Availability of Its New Mobile Device Management Solution - NotifyMDM On-Demand --- SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011
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  Notify Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: NTFY), a leading mobility solutions provider, today announced it has launched its new hosted mobile device management (MDM) solution called NotifyMDM On-Demand. Users can now click here, NotifyMDM Free Trial to sign-up for a free trial. NotifyMDM On-Demand will provide organizations and enterprises of any size with unprecedented simplicity in centralized management and control of an array of wireless device platforms, such as iPhone/iPad, Android, BlackBerry, webOS, and Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 ... read more
• Insite Security Opens Office in New Jersey --- NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2011
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  Insite Security, a full-service security and risk management firm for corporations and high net worth individuals, has opened a new office in Roseland, New Jersey. The new office will be led by Robert Sugrue, 38, the current head of Insite Security's Privacy Protection Practice. Mr. Sugrue will maintain an office at Insite's New York City headquarters, but focus on the security needs of the New Jersey community. Mr. Sugrue, a decorated former Sergeant in the New Jersey State Police, has extensive ... read more
• Panasonic Announces Pricing for LUMIX Point-and-Shoot Models Introduced at 2011 CES --- SECAUCUS, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011
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  Panasonic today announces pricing for the eight LUMIX digital camera models the company introduced last month at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show, which includes the LUMIX DMC-PF7, LUMIX DMC-FP5, the LUMIX DMC-FH27, LUMIX DMC-FH25, LUMIX DMC-FH5, LUMIX DMC-FH2, LUMIX DMC-S3, and the LUMIX DMC-S1. All eight digital camera models, available in March 2011, feature Optical Image Stabilization, High Definition video recording capabilities and Panasonic's iA mode, which makes them extremely easy-to-use to help take high-quality photos. Panasonic's ultra-slim LUMIX and ... read more
• Hallmark Expands Personalized Greetings Collection to Include Customizable Classroom Valentines --- KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 1, 2011
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  Hallmark is launching Classroom Valentines that parents and their children can customize with pictures and special messages to share with friends and loved ones for Valentine's Day. Classroom Valentines are available exclusively from Hallmark's Personalized Greetings Collection and feature unique designs and favorite characters including Disney Princesses, Peanuts and Disney Cars. Thousands of Valentines are exchanged in classrooms each year, and this year kids can celebrate their friendships with personalized cards that have special meaning. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110201/CG39863) "Valentine's Day is about ... read more
• Call of Duty®: Black Ops 'First Strike' Downloadable Content Now Available on Xbox LIVE --- SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011
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  The first new multiplayer downloadable content (DLC) from the record-setting, best-selling blockbuster title Call of Duty®: Black Ops is now available worldwide on Xbox LIVE®. Released today by Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops - First Strike adds five all new action-packed maps that span the globe. "Berlin Wall," a new map surrounding the iconic barrier, gives players access to both sides of Cold War Berlin; "Stadium" delivers plenty of fast-paced, close-quarters combat set ... read more
• Companies Choose eZCom Over SPS Commerce for EDI --- ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011
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  eZCom Software, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of multi-enterprise supply chain solutions, welcomes clients TrashCo and CF Brands LLC to its family of customers that have elected eZCom over SPS Commerce. eZCom's hosted B2B application Lingo is helping them meet the EDI requirements of big chain and department stores while dramatically reducing the amount of time and money spent on order fulfillment by automating and streamlining the document management process. Clients that migrate to eZCom from SPS Commerce ... read more
• Scene It?® Romance App Now Available on the App Store Just In Time for Valentine's Day --- SEATTLE, Feb. 1, 2011
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  Screenlife®, the creators of Scene It?®, the number-one entertainment trivia game worldwide, today announced its new Scene It? Romance App for iPhone and iPod touch and HD version for iPad are available on the App Store just in time for Valentine's Day. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110201/SF39550) She could see him in the darkness, lit only by the soft glow of the iPad. She watched, as he gently caressed the device, deftly answering trivia questions and scoring points in Scene It? ® Romance, ... read more
• MGM Resorts International Expands Mobile App Services to Google's Android & RIM's BlackBerry Operating Systems --- LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2011
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  MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) (www.mgmresorts.com) recently launched 12 free applications on Google's Android and is set to launch them on Research In Motion's BlackBerry OS in March. Previously only available on iTunes, the expansion into additional operating systems allows MGM Resorts International to deliver new ways to explore its Las Vegas hotels and attractions for a broader customer base. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100618/MGMINTLOGO) "We've created a dynamic new way to engage our guests with a convenient information and reservation system and the ... read more
• Northrop Grumman CEO and President Wes Bush to Keynote NVTC Titans Breakfast --- HERNDON, Va., Feb. 1, 2011
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  The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the largest technology council in the nation, announced today that Wes Bush, CEO and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), will keynote the organization's Titans event on February 11 from 7 - 9:15 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20071106/DC06626LOGO) During his keynote "Securing the Nation - An Industry Perspective," Bush will offer his views on the technology-dependent national security industry with a special focus on the current business environment, ... read more
• Oclaro to Present at Investor Conferences --- SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011
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  Oclaro, Inc., (Nasdaq: OCLR), a tier-one provider of innovative optical communications and laser solutions, today announced that management is scheduled to present at the Stifel Nicolaus Technology, Communications & Internet Conference, and the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. Stifel Nicolaus Technology, Communications & Event: Internet Conference ... read more
• UBM Studios Virtual Event Connects the UBM Canon Medical Device Media Group with the Medical Device Design Community --- CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2011
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  UBM Canon Medical Device Media Group's MD+DI, MPMN and OrthoTec presented the "Technological Advances in Implantable Devices" virtual event on January 26, 2011 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern. The event is dedicated to cutting-edge trends in the design of implantable medical devices. The combined virtual conference and trade show offers the opportunity to learn from and interact directly with industry experts and industry thought-leaders. UBM Studios, a turnkey virtual environment producer, provided the virtual platform for ... read more
• Lockheed Martin to Provide Idaho Falls Power Utility Cyber Security Services --- ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 1, 2011
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  Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced that it will provide Idaho Falls Power with cyber security support for their utility smart grid operations. As an initial project, Lockheed Martin will support Idaho Falls Power as they implement a city-wide, two-way communications Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. The system will allow the utility to securely collect and analyze energy readings from advanced energy meters. The project is part of the Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project that spans five states, including Idaho, ... read more
• Newsweek and The Daily Beast Merge --- NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2011
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  Newsweek magazine and The Daily Beast, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), announced today they have completed their merger which was previously announced on November 12, 2010. The combined company will now be known as The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company LLC. The directors of the new company will include IAC Chairman Barry Diller and Dr. Sidney Harman, who will serve as Executive Chairman. Tina Brown, a founding partner and Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Beast, will serve as Editor-in-Chief of ... read more