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MyFax and my1voice Offer Tech-Savvy Savings to American Bar Association Members

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:31:56 GMT

Business Wire - Protus, the provider of the highest quality software-as-a-service (SaaS) communications tools for small-to-medium-businesses (SMB) and enterprise organizations, today announced its participation in the American Bar Association (ABA) TechEZ site.

Leading BPM Provider Celebrates 15 Years In Business

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:28:09 GMT

Business Wire - Ultimus, a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM) Solutions, recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of the company’s founding in 1994.

Singular Research Compelling Values Conference Call with Intelligroup (ITIG) Management Wed., Dec. 2nd at 9:00 a.m. PST

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:18:39 GMT

Business Wire - Singular Research, a trusted supplier of unbiased independent research on micro cap companies, announced today that it is hosting a “Compelling Values” investor conference call with the management of Intelligroup, Inc. (OTC BB: ITIG) on Wednesday, December 2nd at 9:00 a.m.

Business Valuation Resources, LLC Selects ARGI Acuity

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:01:27 GMT

PRNewswire - ARGI announced today that Business Valuation Resources, LLC (BVR), of Portland, OR (www.b vresources.com) has selected its recently announced Acuity product for the audience management of their portfolio of print, on-line products and transaction databases.

OpenAir Powers Strategic Consolidation of Business Systems at BearingPoint and Streamlines the Services Delivery Process

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:54 GMT

PRNewswire - OpenAir, Inc., a NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N) company and a leading provider of cloud computing professional services automation (PSA) and services resource planning (SRP) software, today announced that BearingPoint, a leading provider of management and technology consulting, has gone live with OpenAir to streamline services delivery processes and consolidate multiple point solutions into one, unified business system.

Ariba Teams with IAPP to Help Finance Professionals Prepare for New Normal

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:33:37 GMT

Business Wire - The global recession has created a new state of normal in which finance professionals will need to think differently about how they organize, capitalize and manage cash.

InsightSoftware.com Demonstrates Insight's Capabilities at Quest's Upcoming Business Intelligence Shootout

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:47 GMT

PRNewswire - InsightSoftware.com, a global software provider for Business Optimization Software (BOS), will participate as a vendor in Quest's Business Intelligence (BI) Shootout, December 1-2, 2009.

Outsource Channel Executives Inc. Survey Reveals Most Recession-Proof Technology Sales of 2009 and Predicted Winners for 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:15 GMT

Business Wire - Despite the recession, sales of virtualization, storage, server and security solutions increased significantly in 2009, and these product categories are expected to see accelerated sales in 2010.

Ambient Insight Reports Strong US eLearning Market

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:37:57 GMT

Business Wire - The US market for Self-paced eLearning will grow to $23.8 billion by 2014 according to a new report by Ambient Insight called, "The US Market for Self-paced eLearning Products and Services: 2009-2014 Forecast and Analysis."

ConvergEx Acquires Boutique Prime Brokerage Business

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:22:02 GMT

PRNewswire - ConvergEx, a leading provider of investment and execution technology solutions to institutional clients worldwide, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NorthPoint Trading Partners, LLC. With this acquisition, ConvergEx will offer small and medium sized hedge funds access to a full range of top-tier introducing, also known as boutique, prime brokerage services through NorthPoint's high-touch service model and established clearing and custody agreements.

Vertical Releases SBX IP 3.0 with Increased Capacity & Features

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:54 GMT

Business Wire - Vertical Communications, a leading provider of next-generation IP-based phone systems and voice applications announced today significant enhancements to the award-winning SBX IP, a converged IP telephony system developed in partnership with an LG electronics joint venture. Today’s availability of release 3.0 provides increases in capacity (reflected in the rebranding of the product) to up to 48 stations, addition of a T1/PRI interface board and numerous feature updates to help small businesses further increase productivity and efficiency.

Sky Awards LivePerson Online Business Partner of the Year Accolade

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:11 GMT

PRNewswire - LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN), a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice, has announced that it has been awarded the Online Business Partner of the Year award by British Sky Broadcasting (BSKYB), operator of the United Kingdom's largest digital pay television platform and fastest growing broadband provider.

InfoStreet StreetSmart Users Wont Have to Upgrade When Switching to Windows 7

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:13:58 GMT

Business Wire - InfoStreet Inc., (www.InfoStreet.com) SaaS pioneer and provider of StreetSmart, an online small business management software suite, offers one less worry to companies switching to Windows 7.

Integrity Networks, LLC: Local Businesses Get New Technologies without Hefty Capital Expenses

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:14 GMT

Business Wire - Midwest wholesale voice and data service provider, Integrity Networks has seen a sizable increase in profits and customers since offering a hosted Cisco voice solution for small and medium-size businesses.

Clients Place Sitel Among Worlds Elite Global Providers of Business Process Outsourcing Services

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:34:56 GMT

Business Wire - Sitel, a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, today announced it has been named on The Black Book of Outsourcing’s prestigious 2009 “50 Best Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors” list, as announced in The Wall Street Journal.

infoGROUPs High Quality U.S. Business Data Now Powers Planet Discover Directory and Event Software for Media Companies

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:08:58 GMT

Business Wire - infoGROUP (NASDAQ: IUSA), the leading provider of proprietary business databases to the local search, navigation and directory service industries today announced that Planet Discover has licensed the entire U.S.

Arkeia Software Enables Hosting Leader LinkStar to Build a Profitable Backup Business

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:05:12 GMT

PRNewswire - Arkeia Software, a leading provider of fast, easy-to-use and affordable network backup solutions, today announced that LinkStar has become the latest hosting company to deploy Arkeia to deliver backup services to their customers.

Transamerica Insurance & Investment Group Launches iPipelines iGO e-App for Life Business

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:03 GMT

Business Wire - iPipeline™, the leader in on-demand software that supports marketing, selling, and processing solutions for the nation’s top insurance carriers, distributors and producers, today announced that Transamerica Insurance & Investment Group (TIIG) is launching iGO e-App, an intelligent fillable form and clean technology, that eliminates agent error and reduces processing time.

Miniature Cars Designed with Autodesk Inventor Are Serious Business for Nimrod Racing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:35:31 GMT

Business Wire - Nimrod Racing uses Autodesk Inventor software to create customized radio controlled (RC) cars—many of them 1:10 scale models of classic vintage cars—for customers worldwide.

Cantronic Systems Inc. Provides Business Update and Q3 Revenue Guidance

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:45:11 GMT

Marketwire - Cantronic Systems Inc. ("Cantronic" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CTS) is pleased to provide business update as well as revenue guidance on our third quarter revenues.

Ciena Selected as Successful Bidder for the Optical and Carrier Ethernet Assets of Nortels Metro Ethernet Networks Business

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:08:21 GMT

Business Wire - Ciena® Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), the network specialist, today announced that it has been selected as the successful bidder in the auction of substantially all of the optical networking and carrier Ethernet assets of Nortel’s Metro Ethernet Networks (MEN) business. Ciena has agreed to pay US $530 million in cash and issue US $239 million in aggregate principal amount of 6% Senior Convertible notes due 2017 for a total consideration of US $769 million for the assets.

Apple Specialist Dealers Announce Huge Pre-Holiday Sale

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:01:35 GMT

Business Wire - The Apple Specialist Marketing Co-op (ASMC) is proud to announce the second annual Apple Specialist Pre-Holiday Sale.

Impax Laboratories Drives Stronger Performance with IBM Business Analytics - Specialty pharmaceutical company saves thousands of hours per month tapp

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:29 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) announced today that Impax Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPXL), a technology-based specialty pharmaceutical company, is using IBM business analytics technology to gain stronger insights into their business and better predict risks and market opportunities.

Nottingham Trent University Brings Greater Efficiency With IBM Business Analytics

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:29 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) today announced that Nottingham Trent University has selected IBM business analytics technology to help streamline information on finance, human resources, estate and student records.

Alibaba.com and Inc. Announce Forward Mobility as Newpreneur of the Year

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:04 GMT

Business Wire - Proving that the recession can create opportunities to grow or start a small business, Alibaba.com (HKSE:1688) and Inc. announced today that Forward Mobility has been named ‘Newpreneur of the Year’ following a nationwide competition that concluded last night at San Francisco’s Bently Reserve.

SuccessFactors Vice President of Cloud Computing to Participate in the Great Cloud Debate at Business Cloud Summit 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:21 GMT

PRNewswire - Today SuccessFactors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFSF), the global leader in business execution software, announced that SuccessFactors' Vice President of Cloud Computing, Tom Fisher, will present on an executive panel at the inaugural Business Cloud Summit 2009, organised by Sift Media, publisher of BusinessCloud9, taking place on Wednesday 2 December 2009 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. http://www.businesscloud9.com/businesscloud9-summit-home-page

Majority of Recession-Bred Entrepreneurs - 70 Percent - Left Full-Time Positions to Start Own Business

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:44:00 GMT

PRNewswire - According to a recent survey conducted by Microsoft Corp., the majority of entrepreneurs who started their business during the recession were employed.

Dell Sees Continuing Improvement in Demand Environment, Delivers Solid Progress Against Strategic Agenda

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:06:08 GMT

Business Wire - Sequential increases in demand and revenue from business customers highlighted Dell’s fiscal third-quarter 2010, reflecting the company’s strengthening enterprise-solutions capabilities, while overall operating expenses continued to decline as a result of strategic cost initiatives.

National Association of Realtors® Selects DocuSign as the Official and Exclusive Provider of ESIGN Services for NARs 1.2 Million Members, Under the RE

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:58:23 GMT

Business Wire - DocuSign®, the leading provider of on-demand electronic signature solutions, announced a broad business and technology partnership with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), America’s largest trade organization.

Quark Launches New Web-to-Print Service for Small Businesses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:57 GMT

Business Wire - Quark announced today the launch of QuarkPromote.com (www.quarkpromote.com), a new online service that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses in the United States easily create their own high-quality, professional marketing materials that can be picked up at a nearby neighborhood printer or received by mail in just a few days.

CA Completes NetQoS Acquisition Deal Strengthens CA's Ability to Help Enterprise IT Organizations and Service Providers Deliver Reliable, Flexible, a

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:14 GMT

PRNewswire - CA, Inc. (Nasdaq: CA) today announced that it has completed its $200 million acquisition of NetQoSÂ® Inc., a leading provider of network performance management and service delivery management solutions.

Strategic Enterprise Analysis is Subject of Newest Course in Learning Tree Business Analysis Curriculum

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:36 GMT

Business Wire - Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM:LTRE) announced the introduction of a new course to join its Business Analysis curriculum entitled Strategic Enterprise Analysis.

SAS Named a Leader in Business Performance Solutions by Independent Research Firm

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:06 GMT

Business Wire - SAS received the top rank for cost and profitability analysis – earning a perfect score – while also receiving the top score in product strategy and vision in the November 16, 2009, Forrester Wave: Business Performance Solutions, Q4 2009 report.

Marc Fernandez Joins WirelessWERX as Director of Business Development

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:59:39 GMT

Business Wire - WirelessWERX today announced that Marc Fernandez has joined the company as director of business development.

Tech Data Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:32 GMT

Business Wire - Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) today marked its 35th anniversary. The company—established...

InformationWeek First B2B Tech Media Brand to Launch on Kindle Platform First-Mover Investment Expands Content Distribution to Busy, On-the-Go Audien

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:15:25 GMT

PRNewswire - TechWeb's InformationWeek, the leading business technology media brand, became available today via subscription on Amazon's Kindle platform.

Mike Griffith Joins IBBS Executive Business Team to Lead Commercial Services Group

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:03 GMT

Business Wire - Fulfilling its promise to provide broadband and cable operators with the means to maximize potential business and commercial service revenue opportunities, Integrated Broadband Services (IBBS) today introduced Mike Griffith as its Vice President and General Manager for Commercial Services.

Symphony Metreo Launches Operations Services Business: New Delivery Model for Sales and Operations Planning Delivers Rapid Insights, Superior Results

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:15:22 GMT

Business Wire - Symphony Metreo, Inc. today announced the launch of Operations Services, a new set of technology-enabled service offerings for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Revenue Management and Pricing.

Safeguard Business Unit Provides Services to Coldwell Banker

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:06:45 GMT

Business Wire - Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: SSHS), a provider of corporate, industrial and residential security solutions, announces today that its operating subsidiary, SEARCHglobal, Inc., dba Premier Background Services (PBS), has entered into an agreement to provide tenant credit check services to Coldwell Banker’s Park Cities, Dallas, Texas offices (www.CBDFW.com).

Business Committee for the Arts Announces 2009 BCA Ten

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:05:51 GMT

Business Wire - Business Committee for the Arts (BCA), a division of Americans for the Arts, announces THE BCA TEN: Best Companies Supporting the Arts in America.

Microsoft Announces New Dynamics ERP Online Services Customers can now combine online services with on-premise ERP or on-demand ERP to quickly increa

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:47 GMT

PRNewswire - Microsoft Corp. today announced a collection of online services that can be attached to its Microsoft Dynamics enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including a new Sites Service built on the Windows Azure platform, a new Commerce Service, and an expansion of its Payment Service.

Robert C. DeMarzo to Drive Everything Channel's Custom and Event Content Business, Promoted to SVP Strategic Content

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:45 GMT

PRNewswire - Everything Channel, a division of United Business Media, today announced that Robert C. DeMarzo will drive the company's event and custom content offerings.

Successful Open Text Content World Highlights ECM and Business Excellence

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:27 GMT

CNW Group - Open Text(TM) Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTC), a global leader in Enterprise Content Management (ECM), has commemorated the successful conclusion of its annual user conference Content World by announcing the recipients of its customer and partner awards.

IBM and DC WASA Flow Technology into Washington DC's Water and Sewer System District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority to automate water and sewer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:39 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) and the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) are working together to modernize the management of the aging water and sewer infrastructure hidden beneath the nation's capital.

DealerTrack Names Bridget Townsend General Manager of Inventory Solutions Business

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:27 GMT

Business Wire - DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK), a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that Bridget Townsend has been named senior director and general manager of the DealerTrack Inventory Optimization suite of solutions, with responsibility for product strategy and development as well as the unit’s financial performance.

Pacific WebWorks Discusses Product Offering

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:46 GMT

Business Wire - Pacific WebWorks, Inc. (OTCBB:PWEB) reported today that they expect to introduce their new WebWizard Version 5 before the end of December 2009. This new version will provide users of PWEB’s Visual WebTools product with simplified methods of creating and updating their websites as well as many expanded features.

iLumen Launches Solution Center for Peachtree Business Analytics

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:20:29 GMT

Business Wire - iLumen announced today a Solution Center feature to enhance the Business Analytics module currently available as a free service to Peachtree by Sage Accounting customers (releases 2010, 2009, and 2008).

CSOFT International, Ltd. Wins Stevie® Award in 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:35:34 GMT

Business Wire - Shunee Yee, the CEO of China-based CSOFT International Ltd., a leading provider of multilingual localization, testing, and outsourced software development for the global market, won the Best Asian Entrepreneur in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business on Friday.

Iron Mountain Appoints Ramana Venkata as President of its Technology Business Unit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:19:25 GMT

Business Wire - Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), a leader in information management services, today announced the promotion of Ramana Venkata to president of Iron Mountain Digital, the Company’s technology business unit.

Cantor Gamings eDeck Recognized by Global Gaming Business Magazine for Product Innovation

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:50 GMT

Business Wire - Cantor Gaming is pleased to announce that its “eDeck” product has been recognized by Global Gaming Business Magazine’s 8th Annual Gaming and Technology Awards for excellence in the category of “Best Table Game Product or Innovation.” The award will be presented at the annual G2E conference on November 18th, on the G2E Entertainment Stage.

Cloud Storage Platform Vendor ParaScale Names Jack Norris Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:02:36 GMT

Business Wire - ParaScale, Inc., a leader in developing cloud storage software solutions, announced today the appointment of Jack Norris to the company’s executive management team as vice president of marketing and business development.

Imagine Solutions Wins IBM 2009 Information Management Solution Excellence Award

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:47:50 GMT

Business Wire - Imagine Solutions, a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) capture and workflow solutions, announced that it has won the IBM Information Management Solution Excellence Award for LoanFlow™, the company’s advanced Commercial, Consumer, and Mortgage Lending Solution.

CCH CompleteTax Adds Enhancements, Free Version and Early Start for Upcoming Tax Season

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:13 GMT

Business Wire - CCH announced today that taxpayers will see many enhancements to its online consumer tax prep and e-filing software, CompleteTax®, for the upcoming tax season.

Bitstream Inc. CEO, Anna Chagnon, Named Best Executive in 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:31 GMT

Business Wire - Anna Chagnon, CEO of Bitstream Inc. was named Best Executive in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.