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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation, Dell Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Hewlett-Packard

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:21 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.

Cisco Systems forecasts higher revenue for first time in downturn

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:02:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - SAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems Inc. is forecasting revenue growth for the first time in a year, offering further evidence that orders are rising again after passing what CEO John Chambers called a "tipping point" in the downturn this summer.

Cisco reports better-than-expected earnings

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:48:16 GMT

CBC - Cisco Systems Inc., the world's biggest maker of computer networking equipment, reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings Wednesday of 36 cents a share on revenue of $9 billion.

Plano Independent School District Saves by Deploying Xirrus Wi-Fi Xirrus Chosen by Plano ISD for District-wide 802.11n Roll-Out, Delivering a Secure

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:50:19 GMT

PRNewswire - XirrusÂ®, the Wi-Fi "Power-Play" that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, and user density in the industry, announced today the deployment of Xirrus high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays across Plano Independent School District located in Plano, Texas.

NI Technology Previews Earnings for Cisco Systems, Echelon, Qualcomm, Microchip Technology and Towerstream

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:31 GMT

PRNewswire - Next Inning Technology Research (ht tp://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), Echelon (Nasdaq: ELON), Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM), Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) and Towerstream (Nasdaq: TWER).

Ingram Micro Expands Data Center Solutions Portfolio, Announces Support for Cisco UCS World's Top IT Distributor Sees Data Center and IT Infrastructu

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:20:50 GMT

PRNewswire - Expanding its value-added IT solutions portfolio, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today announced its ongoing global support of Cisco's data center strategy, which includes the recent launch of its Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) portfolio.

Communication Solution Provided by Unified360 Enhances Customers' Experience for Rasa Floors & Carpet Cleaning by Integrating Cisco VoIP With Core Bus

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:44:33 GMT

PRNewswire - Unified360, a unified communications solutions provider enhances customer experience for one of Texas' fastest growing floor and carpet cleaning companies, Rasa Floors & Carpet Cleaning.

Cisco-Backed Almaz Capital Announces Investment in Acumatica

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:56:52 GMT

Business Wire - The Almaz Capital Russia Fund I, backed by Cisco Systems, today announced an investment in Acumatica.

University of South Carolina's Moore School of Business Launches Global Classroom of the Future Using Cisco TelePresence

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:01:51 GMT

PRNewswire - The University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, ranked consistently as one of the top schools in the country for international business, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Cisco to utilize the company's revolutionary Cisco TelePresence technology to deliver a range of global Executive Education and Graduate-level business and management courses.

Pannon Launches Novatel Wireless MiFi 2352 Intelligent Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Providing Wireless Internet Connectivity for Multiple Devices Through a H

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:01:34 GMT

PRNewswire - Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a provider of wireless broadband access solutions and Mobilx, a distributor and e-tailer for data mobility offerings, today announced that Pannon, one of Hungary's leading mobile operators, is the first Hungarian operator to launch Novatel Wireless' MiFi 2352 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

AirClic Launches Fusion2 Device brings integrated bar code scanning and electronic signature capture to rugged GPS handsets on AT&T network

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:37 GMT

PRNewswire - AirClic, a leading mobile solutions provider for business operations, today announced the launch of Fusion2, the latest all-in-one device in the company's growing device and solution portfolios, highlighting Fusion2's modular design facilitating compatibility with multiple device types.

Acacia Subsidiary Licenses Medical Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Technology to General Electric Company

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:11:06 GMT

Business Wire - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) announced today that its Hospital Systems Corporation subsidiary has entered into a license agreement with General Electric Company covering a portfolio of patents that apply to medical picture archiving and communication system (PACS) technology.

Microsoft Demos 'Three Screens and a Cloud' Scenario for Banking As today's financial institutions target a new generation of customers, Microsoft pr

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:43 GMT

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French Postal Service Operator, DISIT, Chooses 3Com For 7000 Post Offices Across The Country

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:23:45 GMT

Business Wire - 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced that DISIT, the operator for various parts of La Poste group, selected 3Com and its H3C enterprise networking solutions as part of the DSL rollout in its Post Offices.

Motorola Ships 10,000th WiMAX Access Point Base Site WiMAX leader's second WiMAX shipment milestone follows shipment of one millionth CPE device, hel

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:55 GMT

PRNewswire - Motoro la, Inc.'s (NYSE: MOT) Home & Networks Mobility business today announced that it has shipped its 10,000th 802.16e WiMAX Access Point (WAP) base site.

Israel's Outsmart Relies on Global IP Solutions to Drive High-Quality Communication for Telecom Operators Outsmart's Plug 'n Talk Device Transforms A

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Glob al IP Solutions (Oslo Bors: GIPS), the leading provider of IP multimedia processing solutions, today announced that Israel-based Outsmart, a leading provider of convergence solutions for telecom operators, is using GIPS VideoEngine inside its Plug 'n Talk(TM) softphone to ensure reliable high-quality voice and video.

Critical Alerts for Cisco, Schering-Plough, BHP Billiton, Costco, and American Eagle Released by Seven Summits Research

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:31:06 GMT

PRNewswire - Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for CSCO, SGP, BHP, COST, and AEO.

XKL's New DarkStar(TM) In-Line Fiber Amplifiers Move Data at the Speed of Light Compact, Energy-efficient 1U Devices Deliver Excellent Latency for Bu

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:52:11 GMT

PRNewswire - XKL, LLC, a leading-edge provider of enterprise fiber optic networking equipment, announced today that it has launched a new family of in-line fiber optic amplification products that can achieve unprecedented latency speeds.

Coleman Technologies Launches Coleman Automation for Cisco SMARTnet

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:36:04 GMT

Business Wire - Coleman Technologies, Inc. (CTI), a Cisco Gold Certified Partner, today announced it has introduced Coleman Automation for Cisco SMARTnet, a no-hassle tracking tool for monitoring the day-to-day usability of Cisco SMARTnet service contracts.

Sumitomo Electric Awarded Cisco Supplier of the Year for 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:02:44 GMT

Business Wire - Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (TOKYO:5802) (ISIN: JP3407400005), a leading global provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, today announced that Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations, Inc.(SEDI) and Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations U.S.A Inc(SEDU), subsidiaries of Sumitomo Electric Industries, have been awarded Cisco's most prestigious supplier award for 2009, the Supplier of the Year Award.

Research and Markets: US Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) Market: Increasing Adoption to Drive Growth

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:30:54 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/ee9e90/us_picture_archivi) has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "US Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) Market: Increasing Adoption to Drive Growth" to their offering.

Cisco, Juniper and sFlow Traffic Analysis Tools Launched by PacketTrap

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:16:05 GMT

Business Wire - PacketTrap Networks (www.PacketTrap.com), a leading provider of network management and monitoring solutions for businesses and Managed Service Providers (MSP), today announced the availability of traffic analysis tools for Cisco NetFlow ®, Juniper J-Flow® and other sFlow® enabled devices.

Opnext Honored by Cisco for Productivity Excellence

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:24:27 GMT

Business Wire - Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical modules and components, today announced it had received Cisco’s “Excellence in Productivity” award for 2009, recognizing Opnext for best-in-class supply chain management, resulting in the highest level of product value, technology and quality.

Brazils Airport Administration Selects 3Com and its H3C Enterprise Networking Solutions to Modernize Local Networks of Brazil's Main Airports

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:05:06 GMT

Business Wire - 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced that Infraero, the government-run airport administration for Brazil, selected 3Com and its H3C enterprise networking solutions to provide the network infrastructure for its network upgrade project for 11 of the main airports in the country.

Cisco to buy ScanSafe for $183 million

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:57:00 GMT

AFP - WASHINGTON (AFP) - Cisco announced on Tuesday it has agreed to buy Web security company ScanSafe for some 183 million dollars, the latest in a string of acquisitions by the US networking giant.

Softchoice Achieves Cisco Advanced Data Center Networking Infrastructure Specialization

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:34:14 GMT

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New Extended Temperature NI Single-Board RIO Devices Deliver a More Rugged Solution for Embedded Deployment -40 to 85 degrees C Temperature Range Mee

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:42 GMT

PRNewswire - National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced four new extended operating temperature versions of the NI Single-Board RIO devices, featuring a -40 to 85 degrees C operating temperature range.

3Com Corporation Honored with Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Licensing Achievement Award

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:10:08 GMT

Business Wire - 3Com Corporation has been honored with the prestigious Licensing Achievement Award from the Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada).

Vivante GPUs Power Marvell ARMADA Application Processors Vivante Graphics Processors Provide Immersive Multimedia and Stunning Visuals for Next Gener

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:58:10 GMT

PRNewswire - Vivante Corporation, a leader in consumer oriented 3D graphics processors, today announced that Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) has deployed Vivante's GC-series graphics processors in the new MarvellÂ® ARMADA(TM) range of application processors.

Silicom Reports Q3 2009 Results

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:38:23 GMT

Business Wire - Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ:SILC)(TASE:SILC) today reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine month period ended September 30, 2009.

Apptis Technology Solutions Achieves Master Unified Communications Specialized Partner Status and Gold Certification from Cisco

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:10:04 GMT

Business Wire - Apptis Technology Solutions, a division of Apptis, Inc., and a technology solutions provider and value-added reseller, announced today that it has achieved Cisco’s Master Unified Communications Specialization, while simultaneously completing all requirements for maintaining Cisco’s Gold Certified Partner Status for the seventh straight year.

AT&T Customers Made Record Number of Wi-Fi Hotspot Connections in the Third Quarter For First Time, Smartphones and Integrated Devices Account for Mo

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:30:13 GMT

PRNewswire - AT&T*, an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, today reported its highest-ever number of Wi-Fi connections made on its network in a single quarter.

ClearOne Introduces New VoIP Interface for Professional Audio Conferencing Systems The NEW Converge(R) Pro VH20 allows direct connection of conferenc

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Clea rOne (Nasdaq: CLRO), the leading global provider of audio conferencing solutions, today announced the Converge Pro VH20, the newest member of ClearOne's Professional Conferencing family of products.

Leviton Fiber Connect Joins Cisco Technology Developer Program, Completes Interoperability Testing

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Business Wire - Leviton, Inc., a global data center integration firm specializing in the development of connectivity products and services for the physical layer of a data center, announced that it has joined the Cisco Technology Developer Program as part of the program’s Data Center Storage Networking solution category.

Fortune 100 Global Pharmaceutical Company Selects GROM Associates As Global Master Data Management Support Partner GROM Will Support Global Data Gove

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:11:05 GMT

PRNewswire - GROM Associates, Inc., a Business consulting firm providing business strategy consulting, enterprise software integration services, and master data management to the Fortune 2000, today announced that it has been selected by a Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer to be the global support provider for the operational support of all the Master Data Management tools including Data Governance and Data Migration for their worldwide SAP initiatives.

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Chooses 3Com/H3C Enterprise Networking Solutions for its Networking Infrastructure

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:20:28 GMT

Business Wire - 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced that the South African government’s Social Security Agency (SASSA) has chosen a distributed network of H3C and 3Com-branded solutions to run its vast social security grant system across the country.

Cisco Standardizes on Saba for People Management Platform

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:18:42 GMT

Business Wire - Saba (NASDAQ: SABA), the premier people management software and services provider, today announced that Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) has selected Saba as its enterprise-wide choice for learning, performance, workforce planning, and succession management for its more than 65,000 employees.

Cisco Awards Microtune 2009 Excellence in Technology Alignment Supplier Award

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:05:11 GMT

Business Wire - Microtune®, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUNE) today announced that it has received the 2009 ‘Excellence in Technology Alignment’ award from Cisco. This prestigious award is presented to the Cisco supplier who has demonstrated superior leadership and commitment in continuously innovating and delivering leading-edge technology aligned to Cisco’s product development requirements.

Cisco Awards NetLogic Microsystems the 2009 Excellence in Supplier Account Team Service Award

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:03:06 GMT

Business Wire - NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETL), a leader in the design and development of knowledge-based processors and high-speed integrated circuits, today announced that it has received the 2009 Excellence in Supplier Account Team Service Award from Cisco Systems.

Uniloc Launches EdgeID Platform to Establish and Maintain Integrity at the Network's Edge Device Authentication and Authorization Technology for Gove

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:48 GMT

PRNewswire - Uniloc USA, Inc., the leader in identifying network devices, today announced the launch of its EdgeID Platform.