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The ways in which the mounting encoding challenges of the multiscreen marketplace can be addressed through the ground-breaking video compression capabilities of Ericsson’s new AVP 4000 encoding platform have been brought to light in a new video jointly produced by Multimedia Research Group and ScreenPlays Magazine. ... read more

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, celebrated 20 years of volunteerism and financial support with HandsOn Greater Phoenix, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that empowers people to become engaged, take action and create positive change in their communities. On ... read more

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April for the fifth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 47th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(®). The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the Institute for Supply Management((TM)) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. "The PMI((TM)) registered 50.7 percent, a decrease of 0.6 percentage point from March's reading of 51.3 percent, indicating expansion in manufacturing for ... read more

PowerOneData International, Inc., a Smart Grid company that offers Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), automated smart meters and collector units, and its Genii(TM) Meter Data Management software to utilities, municipalities and systems integrators within the energy industry around the world, today announced that Ravi Sharma, a veteran of Power and Telecom Industry, has joined the Company's Board of Directors effective April 11, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120307/LA66334LOGO) As an accomplished CEO with a proven track record of leading Multi-National as well as Indian Companies, ... read more

Unicorn Media, the market leader in Internet video solutions that enable the world's largest publishers to dynamically deliver video content and serve video ads to Internet-connected devices, announced that its CTO, AJ McGowan will be speaking at the Jefferies 2013 Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference to be held at the Westin New York on Thursday, May 9th at 11:00am EDT. Mr. McGowan will participate in the panel discussion titled: Show Me the Money: Transforming 2(nd) Screen Consumer Engagement Into ... read more

Equinox Payments, LLC, a leading payments solutions provider, today announced the launch of Apollo, an entirely new technology platform focused on secure payment acceptance. The platform combines state-of-the-art hardware and software to provide merchants and their customers with a reliable, ... read more

Kuboo, Inc., dba Safe Communications, Pink Sheets (SGTB). announced today that Shouvik Bhattacharyya, an International Entrepreneurial Executive that has built and managed several global services and technology firms, has been named the company's new President. Bhattacharyya has served as CEO of public and private companies in the US, Europe and India. He is also a partner in Full Change, Safe Communications partner in China. The company also named Chris Toepker as Executive Vice President of Product Development. Toepker is considered ... read more

National ALS Awareness Month begins today and the Muscular Dystrophy Association honors those living with the disease by featuring five unique online stories in MDA's "ALS: Anyone's Life Story®" series. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120424/DC93207LOGO ) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, destroys skeletal muscles, including those used for breathing and swallowing, causing progressive weakness, paralysis and death, usually within five years of diagnosis. MDA has devoted more than $324 million to ALS research and services beginning in ... read more

Avnet Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today unveiled Avnet Services, a new global business model designed to create greater alignment and increase ... read more

On April 30, 2013 REIT.com published a podcast interview with Healthcare Trust of America's Chairman and CEO Scott Peters. The interview discusses general topics including Healthcare Trust of America's general background and portfolio, as well as the current state of the medical office real estate market. The interview can be found at www.reit.com or on our website at www.htareit.com. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130327/MM84669) About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE:HTA), a publicly traded real estate investment trust, is ... read more

Vomaris Innovations, Inc., a regenerative medical device company specializing in microcurrent field generating technologies for the wound care market, announced that eight scientific and clinical abstracts on its flagship product Procellera(®) will be presented at the 26th Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) May 2 - 5, 2013 at the Denver Convention Center. Procellera® is the world's first self-contained antimicrobial wound dressing with microbatteries at its surface. Indications for use include partial and full-thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, ... read more

tw telecom inc. (NASDAQ: TWTC), a leading global provider of managed services, including Business Ethernet, converged and IP VPN solutions for enterprises throughout Tucson and across the U.S., is teaming with data center services provider Involta and the Pima County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to offer information and tips on how network connectivity can help Tucson businesses meet healthcare, financial and general business compliance guidelines. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080626/LATH527LOGO) The free Technology Series entitled, "Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail" is ... read more

Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) today announced that Stephen D. Kelley has been appointed to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective May 8, 2013. Mr. Kelley succeeds Ken Joyce, who previously announced his intention to retire. Mr. ... read more

SP Express, a national provider of third party logistics and order fulfillment services, is pleased to announce a new service agreement with the Joffrey Ballet School. "We are very excited to be partnering with an organization with so much tradition. The Joffrey Ballet School has remained on the forefront of American dance education for over sixty years. And now SP Express will help them be on the forefront in a new endeavor and that is to help them ... read more

BillingTree®, one of the nation's leading competitively priced on-demand payment processors, has announced a new customer compliance and education initiative as part of its recently released Customer First program. BillingTree has made arrangements with key industry associations including the ACA International (The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals) to offer no-cost access to selected compliance and best practices educational events, in order to provide ongoing information to customers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130226/LA66329LOGO) The Customer First program extends BillingTree's service commitment beyond simply servicing ... read more

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a global value-added technology distributor, today announced that it was named to the InfoWorld Green 15. This annual award developed by IDG’s InfoWorld honors 15 leading organizations that have found new and innovative ways ... read more

(NetFinance 2013) Ensighten, innovator of Real-Time(TM) Tag Management Systems and online customer engagement technology that optimizes website performance and digital marketing agility, is showcasing the latest version of Ensighten Manage at this year's NetFinance conference. Ensighten Manage 2.0, the industry's only real-time tag management system (TMS), enables non-technical business users to master advanced tag management techniques that increase visitor engagement and conversion to sale while increasing site-wide performance by 20-40 percent. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130430/CG03969) "This sector is characterized by an intense focus on ... read more

Economic growth is expected to continue in the United States throughout the remainder of 2013, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their spring 2013 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for the remainder of 2013 continue to be positive in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. These projections are part of the forecast issued by the Business Survey Committee of the Institute for Supply Management(TM) (ISM). The forecast was presented today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the ISM ... read more

A new app has been launched to help consumers find local gentleman's clubs. The app, called The Grind Directory, will not only help people find clubs near to wherever they are, but also to see reviews, recommendations, and special promotions. "We created The Grind Directory to not only find local gentleman's clubs, but to find what clubs, others recommend. This comes in real handy when traveling to a new city and wanting to find a club that meets your needs," said ... read more

With the help of strong and dedicated retail partners and their caring customers, the Muscular Dystrophy Association's vital research and health care services programs will continue to benefit MDA families across the nation, thanks to the $23.3 million raised in its annual MDA Shamrocks fundraising program this season. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120424/DC93207LOGO) The campaign, which is centered on St. Patrick's Day, continues its record-breaking fundraising success, with total numbers still to be finalized. "Our Shamrocks program allows our retail partners and ... read more