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Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the shipment of its 12 billionth PIC® microcontroller (MCU) to the Nidec Corporation—a preeminent global supplier of precision motors, based in Japan. Microchip delivered ... read more

SynCardia Systems, Inc. (www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the world's first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced today that world-renowned heart surgeon and SynCardia co-founder Jack G. Copeland, MD, was awarded the prestigious Pioneer in Transplantation Award at the annual meeting of the International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) on April 25 in Montreal. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130516/LA15276) "Jack is a dynamic thinker," said cardiologist Michael Hess, MD, co-founder and first president of ISHLT, who ... read more

AudioEye®, Inc. (OTCBB: AEYE), the creators of the Audio Internet(TM), the patented audio browsing and automated publishing technology along with InPress Media Group, LLC, a specialized publishing and publication management company, announced that they have joined forces in offering AudioEye's Audio Internet services on Onco'Zine - The International Cancer Network. Onco'Zine is a leading website and mobile destination that delivers Cancer and Hematology news along with patient and clinical resources located at www.oncozine.com. "With the inclusion of AudioEye's solution we now ... read more

Online reputation experts, like JW Maxx Solutions assist businesses or individuals when they are threatened by negativity, on the internet. Many business owners discover to their disappointment that a search query for their business turns up downbeat information about their business. This is the same sort of information that an average internet user will find too. The customer may not know that the information provided is bogus, and may take it to be legitimate, costing the business that customer's support. (Photo: ... read more

Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR) today announced that it has priced and increased the size of its previously announced offering to $225 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.375% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act ... read more

Unicorn Media, the market leader in Internet video solutions that allow the world's largest publishers to dynamically serve video ads to IP-enabled devices, and Apptelic Ltd., a UK-based company that specialize in streaming video (HLS and Smooth Streaming) media app and player development for desktop, mobile and tablet devices as well as Xbox 360, today announced a partnership. The companies are now working together to provide monetization and video solutions to media organizations by integrating Unicorn Media's patented Unicorn Once(TM) ... read more

Avnet Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today introduced a new practice that addresses the growing demand for “big data” and analytics solutions. Avnet Practice+ for Analytics(TM) ... read more

Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) today announced that it has commenced an exchange offer for any and all of its $250.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”). Under the terms of the exchange offer, for each $1,000 ... read more

Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $200 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”). The Notes are to be offered in a private placement in the United States to qualified ... read more

PITOOEY!,(TM) Inc. (OTCBB: PTOO), a complete digital marketing agency, announces that the PITOOEY! Penguin has completed its 50(th) destination in 50 days! Originally launching March 25 in Washington, D.C., the PITOOEY! Penguin began its beta testing journey across the United States to raise awareness of this innovative, revolutionary app in 50 cities. Tuesday, May 14, marked the Penguin's ceremonial return to the city of its creation, Phoenix. David Sonkin, President of PITOOEY!, Inc., stated, "The ... read more

Cox Communications was recognized as one of the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity for the eighth time. For the last seven years, Cox has ranked in the top 25, with a ranking of No. 22 this year, up from No. 25 in 2012. Cox was further heralded for its diversity leadership with a No. 4 ranking in the DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for Blacks. "Diversity and inclusion are core values that are woven into every aspect of Cox's culture and ... read more

Regenesis Biomedical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on tissue regeneration, announced today that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Scott Brooks as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, succeeding Virginia Rybski. Brooks will assume his new role immediately. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130514/LA13597) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120109/LA31405LOGO) Brooks, Regenesis' Chief Operating Officer since January 2012, will become the fourth CEO in Regenesis' history. Virginia Rybski, previous CEO, recently lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. "After a ... read more

Stryker's Sustainability Solutions division announced today it has received two prestigious awards from the group purchasing organization Novation for supplier excellence. Novation named Stryker's reprocessing division Purchased Services Supplier of the Year and presented it with top honors in the category of Environmental Excellence. Stryker provided single-use medical device reprocessing and remanufacturing services to over 680 members served by Novation in 2012, helping them realize a total of $75 million in supply cost savings and divert over 2.3 million pounds ... read more

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced an expansion to the PIC16F75X family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring intelligent analog and core-independent peripherals, making them ideal for general-purpose applications, as well as power ... read more

IO, the global leader in software-defined data centers, today announced the closing of a new $260,000,000 multi-year credit facility led by Wells Fargo. IO's existing bank group, consisting of Wells Fargo and Mutual Bank of Omaha, has been expanded to include Bank of America, Bank of Montreal, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, National Bank of Arizona, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners and Morgan Stanley Bank. "We are pleased to have led the charge in this financing for IO, and ... read more

Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) destroyed a high-diving, supersonic threat during a recent firing from the U.S. Navy's Self-Defense Test Ship. "The success of this firing, highlighted by a skin-to-skin intercept, is a direct result of a series of enhancements to what is truly an international missile," said Rick Nelson, vice president of Raytheon Missile Systems' Naval and Area Mission Defense product line. "Thanks to our multinational team's commitment to continuous improvement, each consortium member gains valuable protection ... read more

Regenesis Biomedical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on tissue regeneration, announced today that CEO Virginia Rybski lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. Virginia was compassionately dedicated to her family, colleagues, patients and faith. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130513/LA13153) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120109/LA31405LOGO) "We celebrate the privilege to have worked with such a talented leader, who was the driving force behind Regenesis' success," said John Voris, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Virginia's legacy includes a capable and dedicated management team that ... read more

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that the company has been named to the 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 for its leadership and expertise in post-sales supply chain management. The Supply ... read more

Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS), a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and sapphire and silicon wafers, today announced that the Company, along with its solar subsidiary, Tempress Systems, will exhibit at the 7th (2013) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (SNEC 2013) May 14-16, 2013, in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (Hall E3, Booth 330). About Amtech Systems, Inc. Amtech Systems, Inc. manufactures capital equipment, ... read more

Scottsdale based Trapp Online (www.trapponline.com), a provider of industry-specific hosting solutions, is proud to announce that Maxwell Systems, Inc., has signed Trapp Online as their Preferred Vendor for Application Hosting Services. The agreement brings together Maxwell's complete suite of construction management software solutions and Trapp Online's custom application hosting platform, making the benefits of application hosting readily available to Maxwell customers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130513/LA12068LOGO) "Maxwell Systems is changing the construction industry with an affordable cloud solution," said Greg Forshey, President, Trapp Online."This ... read more