Thursday, November 11, 2010

• Vishay Siliconix Releases Industry's First Asymmetric Dual TrenchFET(R) Power MOSFET in PowerPAIR(R) 6 mm by 3.7 mm Package Featuring TrenchFET Gen III Technology --- MALVERN, PA
  Posted at 11:00 AM
  

  MALVERN, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/11/10 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced the first asymmetric dual TrenchFET® power MOSFET in the PowerPAIR® 6 mm by 3.7 mm package to utilize TrenchFET Gen III technology, reducing on-resistance by 43 % when compared to previous-generation devices, while offering higher maximum current and enabling increased efficiency. Offering the industry's lowest on-resistance for this device type, the SiZ710DT combines a low- and high-side MOSFET in one compact device, saving space ... read more
• Mycroft CEO Terry Jost Discusses Governance, Risk & Compliance on Meet The Boss Network --- ST. LOUIS
  Posted at 11:00 AM
  Today, Saint Louis-based Information Security Service Provider Mycroft Incorporated announced the release of Chief Executive Officer Terry Jost’s Interview on the popular Meet the Boss network. The interview is currently a featured video on Meet the Boss’ Governance Channel. ... read more
• Bottomline’s Accounts Payable Automation Expertise Highlighted at Conference for Leading Financial Professionals in UK --- PORTSMOUTH, N.H.
  Posted at 11:00 AM
  

  Bottomline Technologies What: Bottomline Technologies will share its expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) automation at the International Accounts Payable Professional’s (IAPP) “AP Evolution” conference on Nov. 16-17. During his session, “Best Practice in Working Capital and Financial Supply ... read more
• MEDIA ALERT: EVE to Co-Sponsor EE Times Virtual System-on-Chip 2.0 Conference --- SAN JOSE, CA
  Posted at 11:00 AM
  SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/11/10 -- Who: EVE, the leader in hardware/software co-verification What: Will co-sponsor the EE Times Virtual Conference titled, "System-on-Chip (SoC) 2.0" When: Thursday, November 18, from 11 a.m. E.S.T.-6 p.m. E.S.T. Where: http://eetimes.com/soc SoC 2.0 will provide system architects, DSP designers, hardware design engineers, embedded software and firmware developers, verification engineers and project managers an in-depth look at creating cutting-edge devices, taking full advantage of state-of-the-art technologies. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn online about ZeBu fast ... read more
• Quintiq Expands in North America, Opens 2nd U.S. Office in San Francisco --- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:53 AM
  Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) and supply chain optimization solutions, today announced the expansion of its North American operations with a second U.S. office located in San Francisco. Quintiq San Francisco Location: 71 Stevenson St. Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94105 Quintiq San Francisco Office Phone: 415 655 6612 A specialized business development and implementation team will support Quintiq's advanced planning and scheduling sales, marketing and implementation services. The team will be dedicated to West Coast ... read more
• Pacific Controls Launches G Bots, (Virtual Robots) for Energy Services and Facilities Management --- DUBAI, UAE, November 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:49 AM
  Pacific Controls, the Dubai-headquartered world class developer and provider of global total automation solutions, announced the unveiling of GBots (Virtual Robots), a pioneering technology that will transform energy and facility management enabling complete remote management and maintenance using distributed intelligent systems on wired and wireless networks. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101111/419618 ) The announcement was made by Mr. Dilip Rahulan, Chairman and CEO, Pacific Controls, at the CoRE Tech 2010 event in Chicago. Pacific Controls, whose headquarters is the only ... read more
• Portico Systems Announces New Provider and Member Identity Management Solution --- PHILADELPHIA
  Posted at 10:48 AM
  

  Portico Systems (Portico), the leader in Integrated Provider Management (IPM) solutions, announced today a new solution for provider and member identity management. Portico’s Master Data Management (MDM) product is engineered to deliver an accurate, reliable and consistent integrated identity management ... read more
• Globecomm Expands Wireless Managed Services to Africa --- HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.
  Posted at 10:46 AM
  

  Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading global provider of satellite-based managed network solutions, has won a contract to provide wireless managed services in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Globecomm will provide CDMA-450 switching facilities for voice and data services to ... read more
• Gospel Legend Donald Lawrence to Lead the First Ever Verizon's How Sweet the Sound Choir Boot Camp --- BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:45 AM
  GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, writer and producer, Donald Lawrence, will lead the first ever Verizon's How Sweet the Sound Choir Boot Camp, presented in partnership with the Stellar Awards. Registration is now open for the unique two-day program that offers choirs the chance to receive music instruction and counsel from some of the most respected names in the gospel industry, perfect their skills, network, and learn more about the upcoming 2011 Verizon's How Sweet the Sound choir celebration. In ... read more
• U.S. PTO Grants Eighth Patent on Key Component of Cyclone Power Technologies’ Green Engine --- POMPANO BEACH, Fla.
  Posted at 10:40 AM
  

  Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company’s eighth patent on its heat-regenerative, external combustion engine. This latest action provides protection for the crankshaft spider bearing of the award-winning ... read more
• Boost Revenue and Lower Churn with Real-Time Intelligence: Introducing Convergys Smart Rating and Billing Manager 5.0 --- CINCINNATI
  Posted at 10:38 AM
  

  Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in relationship management, today announced the worldwide availability of Convergys Smart Rating and Billing Manager 5.0, which provides communications and utilities companies with advanced credit management and is part of Convergys Smart Suite ... read more
• NCTA Honors Technology Winners at Annual 21 Awards --- RALEIGH, N.C.
  Posted at 10:35 AM
  

  The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina, today announced the winners of its prestigious NCTA 21 Awards. This annual showcase honors companies and individuals in 21 categories who demonstrate excellence in technology and business. The 2010 winners ... read more
• Viacom Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend --- NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:32 AM
  Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on December 30, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2010. About Viacom Viacom, consisting of BET Networks, MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures, is the world's leading entertainment content company. It engages audiences on television, motion picture and ... read more
• Global Crossing to Participate in Two Upcoming Financial Conferences --- FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:30 AM
  Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced that it will participate in two upcoming financial conferences to present the company's strategy and financial performance. Global Crossing will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference on November 17. Global Crossing's presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. EST in Salon 3. The conference will be held at the New York Marriott Marquis, located at 1535 Broadway, New York, New York. ... read more
• OfficeMax Unveils 'Elfmas Town' on Facebook Featuring Collection of Holiday Games --- NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:27 AM
  Known for its passionate, innovative and fun holiday campaigns, OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX) is building off its wildly popular holiday eGreeting site powered by JibJab, ElfYourself.com, to spread more holiday cheer this season with the launch of a new holiday destination, ElfmasTown.com. Embedded within the Facebook experience, "Elfmas Town" users can choose from a selection of fun holiday games from "Bouncing Thru The Snow" to "Reindeer on Ice" to "Kittens in Mittens" to play, earn rewards and share with friends. To view ... read more
• Carnegie Learning, Inc. Co-Founder Awarded Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science --- PITTSBURGH
  Posted at 10:25 AM
  

  The Franklin Institute this week presented the 2011 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science to John R. Anderson, PhD, for the development of the first large-scale theory of the process by which humans perceive, learn and reason, and its ... read more
• Zurich HelpPoint for the Holidays Helps Retailers, Supply Chain Professionals Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Risks --- SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
  Posted at 10:22 AM
  

  As retailers deck the halls for holiday shopping season, it’s imperative that they also prepare for increased business risks associated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, such as credit card fraud, theft, overwhelming crowds, and supply chain disruptions. To ... read more
• True North Matchmaking Services Launches in Greater Philadelphia --- WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:18 AM
  Barb Gunselman, successful matchmaker and entrepreneur, wants to take dating in a new direction -- true north and offline. Today, True North Matchmaking Services (www.findmytruenorth.com) announces its entry into the professional matchmaking arena in Greater Philadelphia with the goal of finding and setting up sophisticated and professional singles using a more personal and safe approach than other services, including a private investigator background check. "In the current climate of cyber-driven impersonal dating, it makes it difficult to find -- and too ... read more
• Vangent Awarded $4.2 Million Contract From the Department of Defense to Continue Development of the Traumatic Brain Injury/Behavioral Health Clinical Documentation Tool --- ARLINGTON, VA
  Posted at 10:16 AM
  

  ARLINGTON, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/11/10 -- Vangent, Inc., a leading global provider of information management and strategic business process solutions, today announced it has been awarded the Traumatic Brain Injury/Behavioral Health (TBI/BH) Phase II Development contract from the Military Health System. The program is managed out of the MHS' Defense Health Information Management System (DHIMS) program office in support of the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) overarching response to President Obama's Commission on Care ... read more
• Introducing the FreeWheel Video Monetization Report - Q3 2010 Trends --- SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 11, 2010
  Posted at 10:14 AM
  Video monetization technology company FreeWheel today released its inaugural quarterly Video Monetization Report (available here or go to http://www.freewheel.tv/videomonetizationreport) which looks at advertising trends for professional digital video content across the web and wireless devices. FreeWheel now serves 25% of all video ads viewed in the U.S., over 3 billion video ads per quarter (pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll). Key Findings: Professional Digital Video - More Like TV Than Ever Before -- Professional video content delivered ... read more