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New Anti-Theft Stand From Kendall Howard Helps Corporations Secure PC Hardware

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:50:21 GMT

Business Wire - Kendall Howard today announced the launch of its Anti-Theft PC Security Stand, the industry’s most advanced method for keeping PC hardware safe from theft and general damage.

More Than a Million Non-PC SBs in India Plan First-Time PC Purchase in 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:17:22 GMT

Business Wire - Over 40% of SBs (small businesses, or companies with up to 99 employees) in India have indicated plans to invest in computers for the first time in the next 12 months, opening up a huge opportunity for hardware, software and solution vendors.

Dell and ABVI-Goodwill Launch Free Computer Recycling Service For Residents of the Greater Rochester Area

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:45:59 GMT

Business Wire - Reconnect, a free drop-off program to recycle unwanted computers, was introduced today by Dell and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI)-Goodwill of Greater Rochester, Inc.

Examine Low-price Mini Notebook PC Product Trends and Key Vendors' Strategies

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:43 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/73d152/lowprice_mini_not) has announced the addition of the "Low-price Mini Notebook PC Product Trends and Key Vendors' Strategies" report to their offering.

Michael Dell buys US$100M in Dell stock in recent days, according to filing

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:37:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - DALLAS - Chief executive Michael Dell has bought about US$100 million worth of stock in Dell Inc., the shares of which rallied this spring, but are still near a five-year low.

IBM buys Platform Solutions, ending dueling lawsuits

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:54:00 GMT

AFP - SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - IBM announced on Wednesday that it has bought Platform Solutions Inc., acquiring its California rival's technology and ending lawsuits which the firms had filed against each other.

TROY Selected as HP Solutions Business Partner of the Year

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:44:45 GMT

PRNewswire - TROY Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in on-demand security printing, was named the 2008 HP Worldwide Solutions Business Partner of the Year during the HP Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) 2008 Worldwide Solutions Business Conference.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Shunra Marks New Milestone for Interoperability with HP LoadRunner

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:40:18 GMT

Business Wire - Fifth graph should read: “Network performance testing software interoperability is valuable within the application development lifecycle,” said Joe Skorupa, Research VP, Enterprise Communications Applications and Infrastructure, Gartner. “WAN emulation coupled with load testing can provide application developers and network engineers the ability to develop more network-aware applications.”

Research and Markets: Discover the New Generation of Low-Price Mini Notebook PC Trends and Specifications as Revealed at Computex 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:01:16 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/b16066/new_generation_com) has announced the addition of the "New Generation Comes to the Fore: Low-price Mini Notebook PC Trends at Computex 2008" report to their offering.

Direct to the Big Apple From Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on American Eagle Airlines

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:52:24 GMT

PRNewswire - American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop service between The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (CID) and New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

AMB New Generation Data Empowerment(TM) Announces Profiling/Metadata Integration into IBM DataStage/Information Server ETL Tool

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:42:36 GMT

Business Wire - AMB, a leader in the development and marketing of data profiling and cleansing tools, is introducing AMB-InfoPublish support for IBM DataStage/Information Server ETL tools.

BeaconEquity.com Issues TraderNotes on Active Stocks: MNLU, APOL, ROST, MNST, COIN, GM, SBUX, DELL

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:20:08 GMT

PRNewswire - BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of TraderNotes on stocks making news today.

It's a Big Apple Wedding with I-play's 'Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan' Casual Game for the PC

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:11:09 GMT

Business Wire - Uptown or downtown; sling backs or sandals, New York City turns into a bride’s virtual paradise this July as I-play announces Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan, a new PC game available for download next month.

VoIP-PAL.com, Inc. Terminates Agreement With Big Apple Consulting USA

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:17:59 GMT

PRNewswire - VoIP-PAL.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets: VPLM), a leading provider of telecommunications products and services, today announced that it terminated its agreement with Big Apple Consulting USA on January 17, 2008.

Motion's C5 MCA and F5 Semi-Rugged Tablet PC Enhance Mobile Workforce Productivity with Upgrades, New Peripherals

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:50:23 GMT

Business Wire - Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, today announced the C5 mobile clinical assistant (MCA) and F5 semi-rugged tablet PC feature upgrades and new custom peripherals created for the unique design of the devices.

MultiVu Video Feed: New Study Finds That More Than 12,000 Laptops Are Lost In Our Nation's Airports Each Week:

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:30:25 GMT

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Palm Harbor Homes, Inc. to Broadcast First-Quarter Conference Call on the Internet

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:45:24 GMT

Business Wire - Palm Harbor Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHHM) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its conference call on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, covering results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, which will be released the preceding day.

WildBlue Announces Partnership With Dell Computers

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:07 GMT

PRNewswire - WildBlue Communications, the leading provider of broadband satellite service throughout rural America, today announced a unique partnership with Dell Computers that will enable WildBlue subscribers to enjoy the same savings as members of the Dell Employee Purchase Program.

HP Enhances Integration of Technology in the Classroom

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:07:22 GMT

Business Wire - As part of its efforts to facilitate the adoption and integration of technology in schools, HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced computing products, education solutions and 2008 HP Technology for Teaching Leadership Award winners at the National Educational Computing Conference.

TALX Selected by IBM Corporation to Provide the Work Number(R) Employment Verification Services

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:15:02 GMT

PRNewswire - TALX, provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource and payroll-related services, today announced a contract with IBM Corporation to provide employment verification services in the United States through The Work Number.

Truckblog.TV Instructional Web Video Series Soars Into the Top Ten Automotive Apple iTunes Podcasts

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:13:07 GMT

Business Wire - X7 Media, a revolutionary online publisher, is proud to introduce Truckblog.TV, www.truckblog.tv. This online instructional web-video series has been developed for the pickup truck and SUV enthusiast offering the first step-by-step instructional series of its kind.

One Voice Announces Availability of Say2Play Voice Control for the Ultimate PC Gaming Experience

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:57:33 GMT

Business Wire - One Voice Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ONEV), developer of 4th Generation voice solutions for the Telecom and Interactive Multimedia markets, announced today the pre-launch beta availability of its new flagship PC gaming software called Say2Play™, giving PC gamers the ultimate in-game experience using powerful voice control for several of the top PC games including World of Warcraft, Unreal Tournament III, Command & Conquer, Crysis, Assassin’s Creed and many more.

Innovative Solutions & Support Announces New Upgrades for the PC-12

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:39:38 GMT

Business Wire - Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSC) today announced upgrades to its avionics program for the PC-12, including a significant new sales channel and enhanced features for current and future owners.

GoLive2 Unveils Stix, a New Line of Wireless, Motion-Sensing Controllers Set to Redefine PC Gaming

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:39:32 GMT

Business Wire - GoLive2, the independent gaming division of Playhut, Inc., today introduced Stix, a new line of wireless, motion-sensing gaming controllers for the PC and Internet.

Chip PC to Ship Latest Windows CE 6.0 R2 and RDP 6.0 for its Full Range of High-End Thin Client Offerings

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:02:35 GMT

PRNewswire - Chip PC Technologies today announced it will be shipping the high-end range of its innovative Jack PC and Xtreme PC thin clients with the latest Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 including RDP 6.0.

Multi-Service Business Gateway Market Growing Along With IP Communications Reports In-Stat

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:26:07 GMT

Business Wire - The appeal of the multi-service business gateway (MSBG) in the US market continues to increase, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). Going forward, it is clear that the MSBG will be the means by which new IP communication technology and applications are adopted by small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices, the high-tech market research firm says.

Anti-Spam Encryption Tool Launched on Sicap Gateway

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:27:22 GMT

Business Wire - Sicap alias management, an integrated component of the just-released version 4.30 of Sicap Mobile Multimedia Gateway (MMG), stops mobile subscriber numbers getting into the hands of senders of un-solicited messages by encrypting them as they transit the gateway.

Spain-Based Repsol, Barcelona Supercomputing Center Use IBM Technology to Tap Into New Frontiers of Oil Exploration

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:01:50 GMT

PRNewswire - World Petroleum Congress -- Driven by the increasing demand and rising costs for energy worldwide, Repsol YPF and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) today announced research results using IBM supercomputers powered by the Cell Broadband Engine(TM) as the standard for future hydrocarbon exploration.

Nikon Further Extends the NIKKOR Perspective Control Lens Selection with the Introduction of Two New PC-E Micro Lenses

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:01:43 GMT

PRNewswire - Nikon, Inc. today introduced the new PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D lenses, expanding a series of lenses that allow photographers to effectively correct perspective and/or depth-of-field to push creative boundaries.

Red Thumb Games Releases Innovative PC Game 'Shelled! Online'

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:10:48 GMT

PRNewswire - Indie video game developer Red Thumb Games released "Shelled! Online" today, available exclusively at www. redthumbgames.com.

Ellomay Capital Files Annual Report; Announces First Quarter 2008 Results Reflecting US$87.7 Million Net Income due to the Sale of Business to HP

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:20:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Ellomay Capital Ltd. (Ellomay or the Company), announced today that it had filed its annual report, which includes the Company's financial statements for fiscal 2007, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shunra Marks New Milestone for Interoperability with HP LoadRunner

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:05:21 GMT

Business Wire - Shunra today announced the HP certification of Shunra VE Desktop for HP Software, a Windows-based solution that tests the impact of applications on networks in all developmental stages by emulating a wide area network (WAN) and detailing network conditions seamlessly during load testing.

IBM Unveils Cognos Business Intelligence Software for Mainframe Customers

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:01:37 GMT

Business Wire - Cognos, an IBM (NYSE: IBM) company and the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, today announced that IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence software is now available, for the first time, for Linux on System z.

Dell ProSupport Services Keep Mobile Professionals Protected and Connected

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:33:37 GMT

Business Wire - Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL):

Mike Moran, Author and Distinguished Engineer at IBM, Joins Converseon as Chief Strategist

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:14:43 GMT

Business Wire - Converseon, an award-winning full service social media agency, today announced that Mike Moran, noted author, online marketing expert and Distinguished Engineer at IBM, will join the agency on September 1, 2008 in the newly-created role of Chief Strategist.

Dell Foundation Awards 2008 'Healthy Community' Grants to 27 Non-Profit Organizations in Four States

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:13:36 GMT

Business Wire - The Dell Foundation today announced its “Healthy Community” grants which have been awarded to 27 organizations in four states, Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma and North Carolina, where significant numbers of Dell employees live and work.

PC Mall, Inc. Joins Russell 3000 Index

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:38:53 GMT

Business Wire - PC Mall, Inc., (NASDAQ: MALL) a leading provider of IT products, software and services, joined the broad-market Russell 3000® Index on Friday, June 27th, 2008, when Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes.

PC Tools Launch BETA Version of iAntiVirus

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:30:05 GMT

Business Wire - Leading security software vendor, PC Tools, today announced the launch of iAntiVirus BETA Edition, a light weight anti-virus and anti-spyware tool, designed specifically for the Mac operating system.

IBM and Epicor(R) Collaborate on Comprehensive Retail Management Offering for Specialty Retailers

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:28:36 GMT

Business Wire - Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:EPIC) today announced a collaborative agreement with IBM to deliver a comprehensive, integrated retail system management product for specialty and department store retailers.

Apple to Open Retail Store in Edmonton on Saturday, July 5, 2008

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:48:14 GMT

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Ikanos Communications' High-Performance Vx180 Gateway Processor Selected by XAVi

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:29 GMT

PRNewswire - Ikanos Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKAN), a leading provider of advanced broadband solutions for the digital home, today announced that XAVi Technologies Corporation, a leading supplier of broadband residential gateways and customer premise equipment, has selected the Ikanos Fusiv(R) Vx180 high-performance gateway processor for its VDSL2/ADSL2+ triple play residential gateways.

Gateway Helps Students Get Ready for School with New Notebook and Desktop PCs

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:47:14 GMT

Business Wire - Gateway is helping students and their families get ready for next school year with new models in its popular notebook and desktop PC lines that provide leading technology at exceptional prices.

HP Announces Expiration of Waiting Period Under HSR Act

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:46:52 GMT

Business Wire - HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 relating to HP’s proposed acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation has expired without a request for additional information by the U.S.

Lenovo Enters Global Consumer Desktop Market With ``IdeaCentre'' Brand

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:13:27 GMT

Business Wire - Lenovo has announced the launch of the IdeaCentre K210 desktop, marking the company’s global entry into the consumer desktop market outside of China.

IBM and NAVA Jumpstart Implementation of Annuity

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:00:35 GMT

PRNewswire - NAVA, Inc., the Association for Insured Retirement Solutions, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the availability of the first Common Reference Architecture Model for NAVA's Straight-through Processing (STP) Standards Initiative.

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Palm, Research in Motion, Nabors Industries, Patterson-UTI Energy and Grey Wolf

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:00:57 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.

Dresser Wayne and Zarco 66 Announce Grand Opening of Zarco 66's EPA-designated Green Gateway Fuel Station

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:15:30 GMT

Business Wire - Dresser Wayne and Zarco 66:

Nass Valley Gateway Ltd. - Annual General Meeting

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:43:55 GMT

CNW Group - The Company wishes to advise that it held its Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2008 (the "Meeting") at which time Dieter Peter, Melvin Stevens, Andrew von Kursell, Hugh Maddin, Patrick Stewart and Edward Skoda were elected to the Company's Board of directors.

Palm Beach Capital Announces Acquisition of SUNZ Group, LLC

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:37:36 GMT

Business Wire - Palm Beach Capital, through one of its investment entities, today announced that it has acquired SUNZ Group, LLC (“SUNZ”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Dell Number One in Open Systems Storage Worldwide

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:52:40 GMT

Business Wire - In the first quarter of calendar year 2008, Dell for the first time captured a leading 20.4 percent of the open systems (Windows/Linux) external worldwide disk array storage market with $422 million in revenue.

Next Inning Technology Announces Investment Opinion, Publishes State of Tech Report and Updates Outlooks for Apple, Intel, ARM Holdings, Advanced Micr

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:07:23 GMT

Business Wire - Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), ARM Holdings (Nasdaq: ARMH), Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD), and Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN).

Palm Harbor Homes and Mitchell Company Awarded First FEMA Pilot Project for Permanent Housing

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:06:30 GMT

Business Wire - Palm Harbor Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHHM) today announced that the City Council of the City of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, has awarded the Company and the Mitchell Company its “Safe Harbor” project, the first Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) pilot project for permanent housing in response to natural disasters of any kind.

Seven Summits Research Releases Comments on FSLR, CHK, BMY, EL, and PALM

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:51:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Seven Summits Research releases NewsBites on key stocks.

Huawei, Sierra Wireless and Novatel Top New ABI Research Cellular PC Modems Vendor Matrix Rankings

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:12:45 GMT

Business Wire - Huawei Technologies has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.

Rogers Launches Flexible Price Packages for Apple iPhone 3G

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:31:56 GMT

CNW Group - Rogers Wireless, Canada's largest wireless carrier with Canada's fastest wireless network, today announced a variety of voice and data pricing plans for the much-anticipated Apple(R) iPhone 3G set to hit stores on Friday, July 11.