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RIM, Apple top smartphones in North America but RIM facing more competition

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MONTREAL - Even though the BlackBerry is the top smartphone in North America, the iPhone is right behind and other players will also put pressure on its premiere position, analysts say.

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.

IBM Announces Debt Exchange Offers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:08 GMT

Business Wire - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has commenced offers to exchange (the “exchange offers”) any and all of its 7.125 percent debentures due 2096, 7.000 percent debentures due 2045 and 8.000 percent notes due 2038 for a new series of 5.600 percent senior notes due 2039 (the “new notes”) and cash.

NI Technology Identifies Investment Opportunities in Cloud Computing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:53 GMT

PRNewswire - Next Inning Technology Research (ht tp://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has published a special report on the emerging cloud computing trend covering companies including Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), VMware (NYSE: VMW), Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Palm (Nasdaq: PALM) and Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM).

Questcon Technologies Offers HP Quality Center Software Licenses on a Project Basis Questcon Technologies joins in HP Partner Internal Purchase Progr

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:25 GMT

PRNewswire - Questcon Technologies (www. questcon.com), with over 18 years experience in providing quality assurance and test, process improvement and automation solutions, announced that it is participating in the HP Partner Internal Purchase Program and offering HP software licenses on a project basis for a term period ranging from one to three months to its customers.

Apple Vacations Kicks Off Its National SuperSale - Biggest Sale of the Year

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:35:55 GMT

PRNewswire - November 6 marks the start of the Apple Vacations WinterSun SuperSale, the company's biggest sale of the year.

IBM Launches Business Analytics Center of Competency in India Team of 200 Experts to Support IBM's Global Network of Clients

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:41:38 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) today announced the creation of a new Business Analytics Center of Competency, headquartered in Bangalore, focused on the rapidly growing business analytics marketplace.

IBM To Build Green Data Centre For Slovak Telekom

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:38:55 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) today announced that it has been selected by Slovak Telekom to build a new data centre in Bratislava, Slovakia.

COSAN Signs R$4.5 Million Contract With IBM to Redesign IT Infrastructure

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:36:11 GMT

PRNewswire - COSAN, one of the biggest sugar-energy groups in the world, has just signed an agreement in the amount of R$4.5 million with IBM (NYSE: I BM) to update its IT infrastructure.

Whatever You Want is in the Palm of Your Hand at The Grove and The Americana at Brand Just in Time for Holiday Shopping, Caruso Unveils Nations First

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:05:06 GMT

Business Wire - On Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. Caruso Affiliated will unveil to the media the next...

Dell Announces Adamo XPS, A Dazzling Gift Idea for Style-Minded This Holiday Season

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:06:23 GMT

Business Wire - Last spring Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) set the computing industry abuzz with the introduction of its Adamo brand, and along with it the world’s thinnest laptop PC.

Canada's No. 1 brand*, President's Choice(R), makes the season merrier with FA-LA-la-LA-la LA-la LA - food

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:56 GMT

CNW Group - The wait is finally over - let the Holidays officially begin! Today, the President's Choice(R) brand launches its highly anticipated and hugely popular 2009 Holiday Insider's Report(R).

Critical Alerts for Apple, McDonald's, Walgreen's, Coventry Health, and China Life Insurance Released by Seven Summits Research

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for AAPL, MCD, WAG, CVH, and LFC.

Gateway EDI Establishes Independent Board with Industry Veterans

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:08 GMT

Business Wire - Gateway EDI, one of the nation’s fastest-growing health care revenue cycle management (RCM) providers, today announced that Ms.

IBM Introduces New Offerings for Software Development in the Cloud Public and Private Cloud Environments Now Available

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:40 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) today announced new solutions for developers to create and deliver software in both public and private cloud environments.

Evergreen Energys GreenCert Solution for Emissions Management Achieves IBM Framework Validation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:38:23 GMT

Business Wire - Evergreen Energy Inc. (NYSE Arca:EEE), a green energy technology solutions company, announced its GreenCert™ solution has been validated on IBM’s Solution Architecture for Energy and Utilities (SAFE) framework and will be marketed across the globe.

HP Enables Better, Faster Decision Making With Breakthrough Sensing Technology

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:49 GMT

Business Wire - HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced new inertial sensing technology that enables the development of digital micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers that are up to 1,000 times more sensitive than high-volume products currently available.

Research and Markets: The Taiwanese Optical Disk Drive Shipments in the First Half of 2009 Were Affected by Declines in Mainstream PC Shipments

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:01:38 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/95027a/the_taiwanese_opti) has announced the addition of the "The Taiwanese Optical Disk Drive Industry, 3Q 2009" report to their offering.

Lenovo Reports Second Quarter 2009/10 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:31:41 GMT

Business Wire - Lenovo Group today reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009, reaching its highest worldwide market share ever, lowest expense to revenue since the acquisition, while achieving a return to profitability.

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.

Menlo Gateway Will Deliver Significant Economic Stimulus to City of Menlo Park and Region Says New Study

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:08:11 GMT

Business Wire - The proposed Menlo Gateway project will provide a significant economic boost not only to the City of Menlo Park but also to the local regional economy, according to a new economic study released today by Bohannon Development Company.

HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:01:28 GMT

Business Wire - HP (NYSE:HPQ):

Lexmark Web-connected touch screen AIO with customized solutions debuts at Apple Store

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:20 GMT

PRNewswire - Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced the availability of its Web-connected(1) touch screen all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printer, Interact, at the Apple Retail Store and at store.apple.com.

IBM Contributes Technology Assets To Help Drive Standards In Insurance Industry

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:31:47 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) today announced it is donating technology assets including its Insurance Application Architecture (IAA) Business Object/Data Model and the IAA Product Specification Diagram (PSD) Notation to help promote insurance industry standards.

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.

Shop Your Way to A Free Marriott Rewards Vacation This Holiday Season Earn double Marriott Rewards points at 19 online retailers and triple points at

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT

PRNewswire - Marriott Rewards members can get their holiday shopping in and earn double points on every dollar spent at 19 popular online stores.

Carnival Games Live Makes its Debut onto the Apple App Store

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:05 GMT

Business Wire - Digital Chocolate, a quality leader in original games for iPhone and iPod touch, announced that Carnival Games Live is now available on the Apple App Store.

PC Gold Expands Conduit Discovery, Number of Conduit Gold Zones Increases to Three

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:35:54 GMT

Marketwire - PC Gold Inc. (TSX:PKL) is pleased to provide an update on ongoing drilling of the new, near surface, Conduit Zone discovery at Pickle Crow.

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).

IBM to Power LHS's Customer Care and Billing Solution

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:27 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) today announced that LHS, part of the Ericsson group and a leading independent software vendor (ISV) for the telecom industry, has released its BSCS iX Release 3 customer care and billing solution on IBM Power Systems running the AIX operating system.

CA Releases PC Tune-Up Line to Help Keep PCs Running Like New PC Help in a Box: PC Tune-Up Products Help Computer Users Diagnose and Fix PC and Inter

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:25 GMT

PRNewswire - CA (Nasdaq: CA) Inc. today announced the immediate availability of CA PC Tune-Up and CA PC Tune-Up Plus line of PC performance optimization products.

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.

Devon IT Welcomes Dell, Citrix, Teradici, and VMware to Flexible Computing Summit

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:39:31 GMT

Business Wire - Devon IT, a leading provider of thin client hardware and software solutions, today announced a partner and customer networking event at its Solution Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Apple Announces Over 100,000 Apps Now Available on the App Store

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:43 GMT

PRNewswire - AppleÂ® today announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps for the revolutionary App Store, the largest applications store in the world. iPhoneÂ® and iPod touchÂ® customers in 77 countries can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.

HP Helps Organizations Thrive in Unpredictability

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:25:27 GMT

Business Wire - HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced new products, solutions and services that help organizations drive innovation and rapidly scale up and down to meet changing business needs.

Industry Expert Examines Policy-Based and Dedicated PC Power Management Strategies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:01:32 GMT

PRNewswire - Faronics, an established leader in PC power management software solutions, announced today they will be co-hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00PM EST/10:00AM PST to discuss PC power management capabilities within Group Policy, their strengths and limitations, and the benefits of a dedicated solution like Faronics Power Save.

IBM Advances Cloud Computing in Education; Unveils IBM Cloud Academy Provides a global forum for Higher Ed and K-12 innovation, collaboration and res

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:35 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) today launched the IBM Cloud Academy, a global forum for educators, researchers and information technology (IT) personnel from the education industry to pursue cloud computing initiatives, develop skills and share best practices for reducing operating costs while improving quality and access to education.

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.

Norkom Offers IBM System z Clients Solutions to Fight Financial Crime

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:04:37 GMT

Business Wire - Norkom Technologies has today announced that it is to offer its market leading solutions to IBM System z clients, enabling financial institutions to run their regulatory compliance and fraud solutions on one cost-effective and integrated platform.

Dell and SunGard Higher Education Expand Relationship to Help Improve Interoperability and Lower Total Cost of Ownership for Academic Institutions Wor

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:11:35 GMT

Business Wire - Dell and SunGard Higher Education announced today that they will expand their existing strategic relationship to make their solutions more interoperable and help higher education institutions worldwide improve efficiencies, streamline operations and enhance learning.

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Apple, Inc., Sohu.com, Loews Corporation, CNA Financial Corporation and Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:02:06 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks Equity Research highlights Apple, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) as the Bull of the Day and Sohu.com (Nasdaq: SOHU) the Bear of the Day.

IBM Launches Health Analytics Center Center Helps Hospitals, Doctors and Nurses Derive New Insight to Improve Care and Lower Costs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:30 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the launch of its Health Analytics Solution Center, part of a network of global centers addressing the growing demand for advanced analytics needed to help hospitals and medical staff improve decision-making and provide higher quality care.

PC Mall Reports Third Quarter Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:13:23 GMT

Business Wire - PC Mall, Inc. (NASDAQ:MALL), a leading IT solutions provider, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

IBM Rolls Out Innovative Healthcare Management System for Spain's Castilla y Leon Region Castilla y Leon first community in Spain to use technology p

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:14 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM) and Telvent Global Services today announced they have entered into a multi-million euro agreement with Castilla y Leon Government to improve management of the province's healthcare centers.

Apple, Orange drop exclusive iPhone sales: regulator

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:31:00 GMT

AFP - PARIS (AFP) - The US computer group Apple and French mobile-telephone operator Orange are abandoning an exclusive sales deal for the iPhone in France, the French competition authority said on Tuesday.

Palm Beach Appraisers Association Partners with Artfact, Artnet, Christie's, dmg antique shows, United Van Lines and LegalZoom.com to Provide an All-I

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:21:26 GMT

Business Wire - Palm Beach Appraisers Association (PBAA) announces that it has expanded on existing and new partnerships to include an all-inclusive Website forum.

Ascendant Technology to Resell New Ravenflow Visualization Solution for IBM Rational Requirements Composer

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT

Business Wire - Ravenflow, the leader in visual requirements definition software, and Ascendant Technology (Atech), a Premier IBM systems integrator, today announced the immediate availability of RAVEN Visual Analyzer for IBM Rational Requirements Composer, a seamless embedded plug-in for IBM® Rational Requirements Composer™ (RRC) that improves the way stakeholders elicit, specify and validate business requirements.

Pepsi(R) Cola Bottling Company of New York Brings Sensationally Popular drank(TM) Beverage to The Big Apple

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:17 GMT

PRNewswire - Innovative Beverage Group Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IBGH) today announced that the company has entered into an agreement with PepsiÂ® Cola Bottling Company of New York, bringing relaxation to the millions who reside in the city that never sleeps.

NEI Releases New DC-Powered Servers Based on Dell PowerEdge Technology

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:13:00 GMT

PRNewswire - NEI< /a> (Nasdaq: NENG), a leading provider of application platforms and deployment services for software developers, OEMs and service providers worldwide, today announced it is working with Dell to manufacture and co-market a new line of DC-powered servers based on Dell's PowerEdge R710 platform.

Flag Down Glu Mobiles Taxi Fight! Available Now on Apple App Store

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:04:33 GMT

Business Wire - Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the availability of Taxi Fight!, on the Apple App Store.

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.

Philadelphia Federal Credit Union First to Implement with IMMs Web Gateway

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:38 GMT

Business Wire - Integrated Media Management (IMM)®, a document output management and automation technology provider, announced at the BAI Retail Delivery Conference & Expo that Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) has gone live with the company’s Web Gateway and TotaleAtlasWeb products.

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.

Apple Rush Co. Sources Domestic Organic Erythritol Supplier for Its New Light Juices

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:30 GMT

PRNewswire - Apple Rush Co., Inc. (Pink Sheets: APRU) announces that it has sourced a domestic Organic Erythritol Supplier for its upcoming Apple Rush Organic Light Juices.

Global Report: Climate Change Exposes the Oil and Gas Industry to Risk Changes in Climate Could Impact Oil and Gas Company's Assets, Operations and S

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:01:36 GMT

PRNewswire - Over three quarters of the world's oil and gas companies surveyed believe inevitable climate change could impact their business: increasing downtime, system failures and safety; but only 19 percent are taking action, says a new Acclimatise report backed by IBM (NYSE: I BM).