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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
- SiteCompli Selected as a "2013 Best Place to Work for Recent Grads" --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 5:35 AMSiteCompli, the leading technology provider for monitoring, reporting and alerting on compliance issues for New York City area property owners, managers, and investors was selected as a "2013 Best Place to Work for Recent Grads" by ConnectEDU, a college to career solutions service that has published the "Best Places" list since 2007. The announcement was made by SiteCompli co-founders Jason Griffith and Ross Goldenberg. "We are extremely proud to be selected as one of the best places to work by ... read more
- Free Roaming App i-Mobb Includes Support for Android Devices in Latest Update --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 5:35 AMi-Mobb, a free roaming app ideal for world travelers who own Smartphones, tablets, and iPod Touch devices, is announcing a new version now available for download. Accessible online at http://www.i-Mobb.com, the latest update of the popular application includes support for Android operating systems in addition to iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/PH14101LOGO ) "At i-Mobb, we are always working to make our world-class application accessible to as many users as possible. We're proud to welcome Android users to our ... read more
- ANA and MarketShare Launch New $50,000 Marketing Analytics Leadership Award --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 5:30 AMAs analytics become increasingly important in every marketing practitioner's life, the ANA (Association of National Advertisers) is launching a first-of-its-kind award recognizing leadership in applying smart analytics to successful marketing programs. Open to ANA member companies, and sponsored by leading marketing analytics firm MarketShare, the award offers a $50,000 cash prize to the individual or team demonstrating the most effective application of analytics to benchmark and improve marketing investment ROI. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/NY14055LOGO ) The Marketing Analytics Leadership Award spotlights and celebrates today's ... read more
- Verint Extends Voice of the Customer Analytics Leadership Position with Mobile, Enterprise Feedback Management Enhancements and Multichannel Unification --- MELVILLE, N.Y.Posted at 5:30 AMVerint® Systems (NASDAQ: VRNT) today announced that it has extended its Voice of the Customer (VoC) Analytics™ portfolio to include SMS feedback into its already comprehensive multichannel capabilities—which became generally available last month. Delivering a unified view of customer interactions ... read more
- CAST Issues Open Letter to Top Derivatives Exchanges --- NEW YORKPosted at 5:30 AMToday CAST (Euronext: CAS) issued an open letter to the top eight derivatives exchanges in Europe and North America. This comes in the wake of two major software outages at the Chicago Board Options Exchange, one of the top derivatives ... read more
- Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2017 --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 5:13 AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2017 http://www.reportlinker.com/p01182998/Genetic-Testing-Market-Outlook-to-2017.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Genomics A recent report, "Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2017", provides an in-depth analysis of the current and future genetic testing market. A comprehensive introduction of gene-based tests, their working principles and types are covered in around a 140-page report. On account of our analysis of the past and present market trends; drivers; and existing strengths and challenges; forecast for genetic testing ... read more
- Aircraft and Spacecraft in USA: ISIC 353 --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 5:00 AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Aircraft and Spacecraft in USA: ISIC 353 http://www.reportlinker.com/p01047353/Aircraft-and-Spacecraft-in-USA-ISIC-353.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Aerospace_and_Defense Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Aircraft and Spacecraft market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and ... read more
- AMRI CFO to Present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference --- ALBANY, N.Y., May 15, 2013Posted at 5:00 AMAMRI (NASDAQ: AMRI) announced today that Michael M. Nolan, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at AMRI, will present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120229/NY61160LOGO) An audio webcast of the corporate presentation will be available to investors and interested parties by accessing the company's website at www.amriglobal.com. This audio webcast will be archived for 90 days following the live presentation. About AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI) is a ... read more
- VirtualScopics Reports First Quarter 2013 Results --- ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 15, 2013Posted at 5:00 AMVirtualScopics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSCP), a leading provider of quantitative imaging, today announced revenues of $2,532,587 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to $3,702,159 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $1,112,948 compared to a net loss of $613,544 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Other first quarter ended March 31, 2013 results were: -- Gross margin of 31% compared to 38% in ... read more
- Fewer Venture Capital Dollars Invested Into Life Sciences Companies In Q1 2013, According To The MoneyTree Report --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 5:00 AMVenture capital (VC) funding in the Life Sciences sector, which includes the Biotechnology and Medical Device industries, dropped in volume and value during the first quarter of 2013 according to a new PwC US report, "Capital Crunch," that includes data from the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree(TM) Report, based on data from Thomson Reuters. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100917/NY66894LOGO ) Venture capitalists invested $1.4 billion in 167 Life Sciences deals during the first quarter of 2013. When compared with the same quarter of ... read more
- L'Oreal USA Gains Purchasing Power with IBM Services and Cloud Analytics --- ARMONK, N.Y., May 15, 2013Posted at 5:00 AMIBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today a major three-year agreement with L'Oreal USA for expert procurement services using an advanced cloud analytics solution that will transform the way L'Oreal USA buys from its network of North American suppliers. The new services will enable the company to bring beauty products to consumers more quickly and efficiently. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO) With this agreement, L'Oreal USA will partner with IBM to undertake a complete transformation of the buying, compliance and management of its ... read more
- Nanotechnology Market Outlook 2017 --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 4:56 AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Nanotechnology Market Outlook 2017 http://www.reportlinker.com/p01182994/Nanotechnology-Market-Outlook-2017.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Nanotechnology Nanotechnology has been the greatest impetus to technological and industrial development in the 21st century and has been recognized as the resource for the next industrial revolution. The evolving technology has already influenced a large number of industrial segments, and the economic activity generated from it has been high in magnitude and wide in scope. The nanotechnology-based products, which have had a ... read more
- Century 21 Department Store Announces Eric Daman As The Next Brand Ambassador In Their Guest Stylist Series --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 4:53 AMCentury 21 Department Store announces that Emmy award winning costume designer and celebrity stylist Eric Daman has joined the brand as an ambassador and spokesperson for the summer season. As a fashion insider Daman will offer consumers his expert tips, product picks and styling insight via the retailer's e-commerce site and social media platforms through the month of August. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121113/NY11144LOGO ) "We are thrilled to have Eric join the Century 21 family as a spokesperson for the brand this season," said ... read more
- Ball Corporation to Present at Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference --- BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 15, 2013Posted at 4:45 AMBall Corporation (NYSE: BLL), one of the world's leading suppliers of metal packaging to the beverage, food and household products industries, will speak to the investment community on Wednesday, May 22 at the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference in New York, N.Y. Scott C. Morrison, senior vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to speak at 11:10 a.m. Eastern time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link: http://cc.talkpoint.com/gold006/052113a_gm/?entity=15_12LRFEN A replay of the presentation will be ... read more
- Acorda Therapeutics to Present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference --- ARDSLEY, N.Y.Posted at 4:00 AMAcorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that Ron Cohen, M.D., Acorda’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sheraton New York Hotel in New York. ... read more
- Personalized Medicine Market Analysis --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 3:38 AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Personalized Medicine Market Analysis http://www.reportlinker.com/p0444446/Personalized-Medicine-Market-Analysis.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Therapy Advancements in the field of genomics have created ample opportunities for personalized medicines to emerge in the healthcare industry. Personalized medicine represents an interface of therapeutics and diagnostics. It involves the tailoring of treatments as per individuals. The growing research applications and identification of molecular markers towards disease predisposition and progression have led to the growth of personalized medicine. Industry players have also ... read more
- US Personalized Cancer Genome Sequencing Market --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 3:35 AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US Personalized Cancer Genome Sequencing Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p0968380/US-Personalized-Cancer-Genome-Sequencing-Market.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Genomics The US personalized cancer Genome Sequencing market is primarily classified into Targeted Genome Sequencing and Whole-Genome Sequencing. Our report entitled "US Personalized Cancer Genome Sequencing Market" takes into account the Whole-Genome Sequencing services, which is one of the most attractive sectors due to its inherent capability of high revenue generation and efficiency in terms of personalized treatment. In order to properly ... read more
- First Line Named Among World's Top Outsourcing Providers by IAOP® --- NEW YORK and ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, May 15, 2013Posted at 3:30 AMFirst Line Software, a premier provider of software development and technology enablement services, announced today that it has been ranked among top Rising Stars by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP®) on its prestigious 2013 Global Outsourcing 100® list. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/NE13193LOGO) The distinguished panel of judges placed First Line Software at #86 overall, up from #95 in 2012, and at #11 among 25 Rising Stars. First Line received particularly high marks for its rate of growth, executive leadership, and customer references. ... read more
- Genpact and Momentive Win European Outsourcing Association Award in the "End User of the Year" Category --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 3:00 AMGenpact Limited (NYSE: G), a global leader in business process management and technology services, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. ("MSC") and Momentive Performance Materials Inc. ("MPM") have received the European Outsourcing Association (EOA) award in the "End User of the Year" category. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120501/NY98560LOGO ) Under a longstanding business process management partnership that expanded in 2012, Genpact is handling MSC's and MPM's end-to-end order management processes based on Genpact's proprietary Smart Enterprise Processes (SEP(SM)) framework for driving business process effectiveness. This engagement ... read more
- MetTel Opens New Network Node in Chicago --- NEW YORK, May 15, 2013Posted at 3:00 AMMetTel, a leading provider of telecommunications services and network solutions for enterprise and government customers, today announced the opening of its newest Network Node in Chicago, Ill. The new center adds to the service and reliability already delivered to customers by existing MetTel Network Nodes located in New York City; Dallas, Tex.; and Santa Clara, Calif. The new Chicago point of presence -- located at the new zCOLO data center in the 600 South Federal St. building -- came ... read more