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Ingram Micro Expands Motorola Relationship, Adds Wireless Broadband Portfolio Motorola's Portfolio Addresses Channel Partners' Need for Outdoor Wirel

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:54:38 GMT

PRNewswire - Offering channel partners one of the industry's broadest and most complete selection of technology solutions, I ngram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) is pleased to announce it has expanded its business relationship with the Enterprise Mobility Solutions business unit of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) to include its industry-leading wireless broadband portfolio.

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.

Polaris Minerals announces third quarter results conference call schedule

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:56:51 GMT

PRNewswire - Polaris Minerals Corporation announces its third quarter 2009 financial results conference call will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 8 a.m.

Hello Humans: DROID by Motorola - in Stores Today! Verizon Wireless DROID By Motorola: World's First Smartphone with Android(TM) 2.0

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:22:13 GMT

PRNewswire - High-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, customizable large screen, access to thousands of Android applications and hundreds of widgets and the best 3G mobile network in the country: DROID by Motorola is in stores NOW!

Samsung Mobile Dedicates New Habitat for Humanity Home to Deserving Texas Family

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:33:33 GMT

Business Wire - Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) presented a new home to a deserving family in Plano, TX in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity.

Samsung Heavy Industries Aims to Go Green with Help from Irish BioEnergy Company Bedminster International

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:26:25 GMT

Business Wire - In an alliance that underscores Bedminster International’s authority as a global BioEnergy technology provider, the Ireland-based company recently teamed with Samsung Heavy Industries to assist with waste management in Korea and southeast Asia.

Nokia Capital Markets Day will be Held on December 2, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:25:23 GMT

PRNewswire - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) will hold its annual Capital Markets Day event in Espoo, Finland on December 2, 2009.

Nuances Innovative T9 Nav Now Available on the Nokia Ovi Store

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:38 GMT

Business Wire - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that its innovative T9 Nav mobile search and discovery application is available on the Nokia Ovi Store for Series 60 third edition devices. T9 Nav is a must-have application for those who want to get the most out of their mobile device, as it enables users to find and access any application or service on- or off-device.

Droid joins 'Google phone' army in smart phone war

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:02:00 GMT

AFP - SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A Motorola Droid smart phone goes on sale Friday, joining the growing ranks of smart phones on the open-source operating system backed by Google.

Samsung Convoy Joins Verizon Wireless' Fleet of Push to Talk Phones Rugged Push to Talk Handset Works Hard To Let Customers Play Harder

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), announce the availability of the Samsung Convoy(TM), a rugged Push to Talk device with military specifications built to withstand the harshest of elements.

The DIRECTV Group Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:20:43 GMT

Business Wire - The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV) today reported that third quarter 2009 revenues increased 10% to $5.47 billion, operating profit before depreciation and amortization1 (OPBDA) increased 8% to $1.35 billion while operating profit increased 4% to $685 million compared to last year’s third quarter.

Nokia, Island Def Jam Music Group, Universal Music Group International & Superstar Artist Rihanna Announce Breakthrough Global Music Partnership

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:57 GMT

PRNewswire - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announces the launch of a groundbreaking new global music partnership - Nokia Play 2010 - with the Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) and Universal Music Group International (UMGI).

Rihanna set to Launch New Album, Rated R, Through Ground-Breaking Global Listening Event With Nokia

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:29 GMT

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Samsung Mobile Announces Availability of the Samsung Mythic and Samsung Flight

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:17:06 GMT

Business Wire - Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.2, today announced the availability of the Samsung Mythic™, a full touch screen device with AT&T Mobile TVSM capability, and the Samsung Flight™, a touch screen phone that slides open vertically to reveal a full keyboard.

Samsung Intensifies Advanced Foundry Logic Process Development with New Semiconductor R&D Center

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:28 GMT

Business Wire - Samsung Electronics today announced that its new Semiconductor Research & Development Center has started advanced logic process development, an important part of Samsung’s drive in the foundry business.

Wake Up, Humans: DROID by Motorola Goes on Sale Early in Florida Stores on Friday, November 6

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:56:23 GMT

PRNewswire - With the tech blogosphere buzzing about the new DROID phone from Motorola, Verizon Wireless will open most of its Florida stores at 7 a.m.

Toshiba Introduces Two 1.8-Inch Hard Disk Drive Families for Both High Performance and Long Battery Life in Mobile Computing Applications New 1.8-inc

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:43:37 GMT

PRNewswire - Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and the industry pioneer in small form factor hard disk drives (HDDs), today announced new additions to its 1.8-inch Serial ATA HDD product line, covering the full range of mobile computing applications.

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.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Takes on 'RISK' --Bestselling Board Game Brand to Attack Big Screen--

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:42:47 GMT

PRNewswire - Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired from Hasbro, Inc. the motion picture rights to produce RISK, the classic board game brand of world conquest, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach, presidents of Columbia Pictures.

Toshiba Adds Small Signal P-Channel MOSFETs for Load Switching in Mobile Handsets and Portable Electronics Low On-Resistance Power MOSFETs for System

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:10:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, has expanded its lineup of P-channel power MOSFETs for load switching with a next-generation selection of low voltage, 1.5V operation devices with lower On-Resistance (R(DS)(ON)) for applications with current ranging from 1.0A to 5.0A.

Nokia Foundation Awards the Founder of Wikipedia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:23 GMT

PRNewswire - The Nokia Foundation has granted its 2009 award to Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, the free, multilingual encyclopedia.

Deloitte, General Electric, NBC and Samsung Discuss Cost-Management Options for eDiscovery and Litigation Preparedness

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:07:55 GMT

Business Wire - Legal IQ and IQPC will hold the 8th eDiscovery conference December 7-9, 2009 at the Altman Building in New York, NY (www.ediscoveryevent.com/main).

ADDING and REPLACING Samsung Brings Real-Time Mobile Updates to Fans as Part of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:33:27 GMT

Business Wire - Add the following information to the contact section of the release: Edelman - Sam Johnston, 212-819-4863, Sam.johnston@edelman.com

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).

Sonics On-Chip Network Licensed by Toshiba for High-Performance Video Solutions

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:36:36 GMT

Business Wire - Sonics, Inc.®, a premier supplier of intelligent on-chip communications solutions, said today that Toshiba Corporation has licensed SonicsSX, a high-performance on-chip network, targeted at video-based SoCs (system-on-chips).

Motorola Surpasses One Million On-Demand Video Streams World's most widely deployed on-demand server, new solid-state edge server powers advanced vid

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:47 GMT

PRNewswire - Moto rola Inc.'s (NYSE: MOT) Home and Networks Mobility business today announced a recent milestone in its drive to accelerate the delivery of personalized media experiences - with the shipment of more than one million on-demand video streams worldwide.

Toshiba Announces Innovative ESPN Advertising Campaign 'It's a Game Changer' Commercial Spots Use Humor to Connect to Sports Fans Highlighting LED TV

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:45 GMT

PRNewswire - In recognition of the passion fans exude when following their favorite teams and alma maters, Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C. ("Toshiba"), today unveiled its multi-platform advertising and sponsorship campaign with ESPN.

Personalize Your iPhone With Sony Creative Software '1,000 Ringtones' DVD Music, Sound Effect and Spoken Word Ringtones Offer iPhone Users a Wide Var

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:24 GMT

PRNewswire - Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio production applications, today announced the availability of 1,000 Ringtones, a DVD containing ringtones grouped into three categories: music, sound effects, and spoken words and phrases.

Apricorn Launches DVR Expander 2TB for DIRECTV® Customers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:28:10 GMT

Business Wire - Apricorn, (www.apricorn.com/directv) the leader in personal storage, today announced a 2TB* DVR Expander design for DIRECTV DVRs, the largest capacity DVR external hard drive on the market.

Los Rios Community College District Enhances Learning Experience with Motorola's Wireless LAN Solution Reliable, scalable and easy-to-manage wireless

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:01:11 GMT

PRNewswire - The Enterprise Mobility Solutions business unit of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that the Los Rios Community College District, located in the greater Sacramento area, has deployed Motorola's wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions across its four campuses.

Huntington Hill Installs Toshiba Aquilion Premium CT System

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:04:10 GMT

Business Wire - Today’s high-volume health care facilities require premium diagnostic imaging equipment that can image patients faster, with the best possible diagnostic accuracy.

Samsung Brings Real-Time Mobile Updates to Fans as Part of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:02:21 GMT

Business Wire - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in Wireless Communications Equipment, today announced the public availability of its Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) communications platform, a comprehensive application designed to keep users connected and informed during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Vodafone 360 Samsung M1 Expands Market Reach of LiMo Handset Portfolio

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:01:32 GMT

Business Wire - LiMo Foundation™, a global consortium of mobile industry leaders today announced the Vodafone 360 Samsung M1, the second LiMo compliant device built upon LiMo Platform Release 2 (R2).

Nokia Launches Five New Affordable Mobile Phones and Nokia Life Tools in Indonesia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:30:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Life Tools, the service which gives consumers in small towns and rural areas the ability to get a range of livelihood and life- improvement services on their mobile phones, will launch in Indonesia in early December 2009.

Samsung Develops Advanced Packaging Technology to Achieve a 0.6mm-thick 8-chip Package

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:32 GMT

Business Wire - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology solutions, announced today that it has developed the world’s thinnest multi-die package, one that measures a mere 0.6mm in height.

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.

TiVo to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:23 GMT

PRNewswire - TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO) announced today that it will release financial results for third quarter ended October 31, 2009 after market close on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

DIRECTV Partners With HDNet and HDNet Movies to Offer On Demand Programming Top satellite service now offers 20 hours of HDNet programming and over 2

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:30:58 GMT

PRNewswire - HDNet, the independent network delivering all of its programming in true high definition, announced today a deal in which DIRECTV, the nation's No. 1 satellite service, now offers more than 20 hours of HD programming from HDNet, and more than 25 movies from its sister network HDNet Movies, on a video on demand basis every month.

Wake Up, Humans: DROID by Motorola Goes on Sale Early Extended Hours, In-Store Demos, Unique Times Sq. Billboard, Other Events Planned For Nationwide

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:20 GMT

PRNewswire - Many of Verizon Wireless' more than 2,000 Communications Stores will open early Friday (Nov. 6) to give customers the earliest opportunity to purchase the DROID by Motorola on its first day of sale.

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.

Strategy Analytics: Consumers Desire Bluetooth Headsets and Speakerphones from Bose & Sony

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:12:41 GMT

Business Wire - A recent Strategy Analytics survey of vehicle owners in the USA and Western Europe found that Bose was rated as the most-preferred brand for Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones by consumers in the USA, while those in Western Europe rated Sony as their most-preferred brand for these products.

Motorola MC3100 Raises the Bar for Mid-range Mobile Computing with High-End Features Rugged, ergonomic mobile computer delivers new level of flexibil

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:21 GMT

PRNewswire - Moto rola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the new MC3100 series of mobile computers - offering advanced computing power, industry-leading data capture options, enterprise-class motion sensing capabilities, and the most versatile form factor for mid-range mobile computing. The next-generation MC3100 provides enterprise mobility customers with a single, cost-effective in-premise solution for converged voice and data communications.

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.

Messaging Comes Easy with Launch of Samsung DoubleTakeTM from Alltel Wireless

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:43:48 GMT

Business Wire - Alltel Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States2, today announced the availability of the Samsung DoubleTakeTM handset on Thursday, Nov. 5, in Alltel retail stores and online at alltel.com.

Toshiba and ESPN Announce Innovative Ad Campaign and Sponsorship

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:30 GMT

PRNewswire - Toshiba and ESPN, two companies built on innovation, today announced a new multi-platform sponsorship ad campaign launching in November and running throughout December of 2010.

New Toshiba Business Laptops Balance Performance, Mobility and Value

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:33:33 GMT

Business Wire - Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the availability of its new line of Satellite Pro®, Tecra® and Portégé® business laptops with Windows® 7 support.

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.

/R E P E A T -- Sony Ericsson XPERIA(TM) X10 introduces an open and integrated world of social media, communication and entertainment/

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:15 GMT

CNW Group - Sony Ericsson today unveils the XPERIA(TM) X10, the first phone in a family of phones to deliver a consistent user experience where communication truly becomes entertainment.

Nokia Siemens Networks Targets Improved Financial Performance, Return to Growth

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:48:54 GMT

PRNewswire - Nokia Siemens Networks today announced its plan to improve financial performance and return to growth.

Verizon Wireless to Celebrate Grand Opening of Newest Communications Store in Monmouth County - The hottest new devices and services now available in

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:23:09 GMT

PRNewswire - In response to the growing demand for the company's voice and data products and services, Verizon Wireless will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Communications Store in Monmouth County this weekend (November 7, 2009).

Samsung Webcast on Power-saving Benefits of SSDs and DDR3 for the Data Center

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:27:29 GMT

Business Wire - Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.:

ZAGG to Offer invisibleSHIELD for Motorola Droid

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:54:36 GMT

Business Wire - ZAGG Inc. (OTCBB: ZAGG), a leading producer of electronics accessories for protecting and enhancing the mobile experience, including the popular invisibleSHIELD™ and ZAGGaudio™ brands, announces the creation of an invisibleSHIELD for the Motorola Droid.

Sony Online Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast Collaborate to Develop Magic: The Gathering - Tactics(TM) Online, 3D Turn-Based Strategy Game Sche

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:43:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Today, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, and Wizards of the Coast LLC announced they are developing Magic: The Gathering - Tactics, an online, 3D turn-based strategy game played within the rich Magic: The Gathering Multiverse.

T-Mobile USA Launches Motorola CLIQ with MOTOBLUR in Stores Beginning Today

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:54 GMT

Business Wire - T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the national availability of the Motorola CLIQ™ with MOTOBLUR™, the first Android™-powered device from Motorola and the only device to feature MOTOBLUR this holiday season. Beginning today, customers can now purchase the CLIQ in T-Mobile retail stores, partner locations and online at www.T-Mobile.com/CLIQ. To celebrate the CLIQ’s arrival in retail, T-Mobile also launched the T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ Challenge today, a nationwide contest to build the largest college fan club on Facebook®.