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Nobel laureate says global crisis a chance to change

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:10:00 GMT

AFP - WOLFSBURG, Germany (AFP) - Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus calls the global economic crisis "an excellent opportunity to reflect and redesign" businesses, and devote creative ones to solving social problems.

G20 finance officials face task of fulfilling pledge to lessen global trade, budget imbalances

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:57:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - ST. ANDREWS - The world's top financial officials on Friday sought a blueprint for securing future global growth and worked to break a deadlock over who bears the cost of fighting climate change.

P&G Recognizes Top Connect + Develop(SM) External Partners and Enablers Global Business Development Awards Dinner Draws Attendees From Around the Glo

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:15 GMT

PRNewswire - The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) hosted over 50 external companies the afternoon and evening of November 5th in Cincinnati, Ohio to acknowledge and celebrate successful external partnerships with P&G's Global Business Development Organization, a group responsible for P&G's Connect + Develop(SM) approach to open innovation.

Noveko International Announces a Refocused Strategy for the Marketing of its Masks in North America

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:32:47 GMT

CNW Group - Noveko International Inc. ("the Company") announces that it is refocusing its strategy for the marketing of its Noveko(TM)masks and respirators in North America.

Eileen White Promoted to Vice President at CDS Global

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:09:18 GMT

Business Wire - Eileen White has been promoted to vice president, Global Marketing & Communications at CDS Global, a strategic partner offering customer information and data management solutions to businesses around the world.

Magna earns US$51M in Q3, reversing year-earlier loss despite sales decline

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:19:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG.A) reported a small profit in the third quarter, reversing a year-earlier loss despite a 14.5 per cent decline in revenue.

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.

Data Group Q3 net income balloons to $3.3M from $1.1M; sales up five per cent

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Data Group Income Fund's (TSX:DGI.UN) third-quarter earnings tripled to $3.3 million despite a slight drop in its revenue, the document manager and printing services said Thursday.

TriLinc Global Acquires PAES for $7.5 million

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:17:24 GMT

Business Wire - TriLinc Global, LLC, a leading social impact investment company, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Cambridge, MA based, PAES, Inc., a provider of credit risk solutions for financial institutions in emerging market countries.

MGM, Simon & Schuster, Fox International Channels, Turner Sports and More Than 2500 Others Are Live with Gigya Socialize

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:53 GMT

Business Wire - Gigya, Inc., today announced that more than 2500 companies and sites, including Turner Sports for their NBA, NASCAR & PGA webcasts, and Simon & Schuster for their local author appearances, are live with the company’s Socialize technology.

Solos Endoscopy, Inc. Has Retained Services of Experienced Medical Marketing Firm for a 2010 Campaign Advertising Associates International has forty-

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:57:02 GMT

PRNewswire - Solos Endoscopy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SNDY) is pleased to announce that the Company has retained the services of Advertising Associates International to manage its 2010 marketing, promotional and advertising campaign.

Stanford University Announces Global Innovation Tournament 2009 Mystery Challenge: Make Saving Money Fun

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:41:24 GMT

Business Wire - “Make Saving Money Fun.” That’s the task that thousands of students of all ages from at least 51 countries will tackle in the next week in response to a challenge unveiled yesterday by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program.

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Reports October 2009 Sales Up 9% Over October 2008; Retail Up 22%; Wholesale Down 3%; International Up 14%

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:36:23 GMT

Business Wire - Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX: TLF) reported today that sales for the month of October were $4.9 million, up 9% from October 2008 sales of $4.5 million. 2009 year to date sales total $44.3 million, a 1% increase over 2008 year to date sales of $43.9 million.

Winner Medical to Participate in MEDICA International Medical Trade Fair

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:45 GMT

PRNewswire - Winner Medical Group Inc. (Amex: WWIN; "Winner Medical", or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and exporter of medical, wound care and home care products in China, today announced that the Company will participate in MEDICA 2009, to be held during November 18-21, 2009, at the Dusseldorf Trade Fair Centre in Germany.

Magna may have dodged business disaster with failure of Opel deal, observers say

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Magna International (TSX:MG.A) dodged what some industry observers say could have been a disaster this week when General Motors Co. dashed plans to sell its money-losing Opel division to a Magna-led group that wanted to build cars and sell them in the growing Russian market.

ManTech International Corporation Names Sally Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Business Development

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:38:59 GMT

Business Wire - ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) has named Sally Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Business Development, to lead the company’s business growth supporting customers in the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and throughout the federal government.

NeoStem, Inc. Names Edward Geehr, M.D. to Board of Directors; Biotechnology Executive Brings Scientific and Business Experience in Global Operations

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:39:30 GMT

PRNewswire - NeoStem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NBS), announced today that Edward C. Geehr, M.D. has been named to the Company's Board of Directors.

Travel Website Helps Holiday Travelers Find Best Private Spaces in U.S. Airports AirportPrivacyHavens.com Is Now Mobile Compatible

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:54 GMT

PRNewswire - When delayed at the airport, most holiday travelers crave a comfortable chair, an electrical outlet, or simply a quiet place to get some last minute work done.

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).

Richard Sulpizio Joins CA's Board of Directors Former Qualcomm Executive Brings More Than 35 Years of International Business Expertise

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:36:31 GMT

PRNewswire - CA (Nasdaq: CA), the world's leading independent IT management software company, today announced that Richard Sulpizio has been elected to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

LoJack Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results - Domestic Business Continues to Reflect Positive Sequential Trends; International Business St

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:37 GMT

PRNewswire - LoJack Corporation (Nasdaq: LOJN) reported today the results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Report: Ex-chairman of Doosan Group, SKorea's oldest conglomerate, dead of apparent suicide

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:51:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - SEOUL, South Korea - The ousted chairman of South Korea's oldest conglomerate, the Doosan Group, was found dead in an apparent suicide, a news report said Wednesday.

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Ford Motor Company, Wipro Limited, General Electric Company, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation and Infosys Tec

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:03:07 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.

Mantra undertakes a project with 3M

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:15:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Mantra Venture Group Ltd. ('Mantra', OTCBB: MVTG, FSE: 5MV) is pleased to announce a project to further develop its Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide (ERC) technology with input from 3M.

Onyx Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results; Nexavar Global Net Sales Top $229 Million, 27% Increase Over Third Quarter 2008

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:06:57 GMT

PRNewswire - Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONXX) today reported its financial results for the third quarter 2009.

Google to Present at the Fifth Annual Piper Jaffray Global Internet Summit

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:05:55 GMT

Business Wire - Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced today that Bradley Horowitz, Vice President, Product Management, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Fifth Annual Piper Jaffray Global Internet Summit in Menlo Park, California.

Opportunity Green 2009 Announces Panel Presentation on MIT Sloan's New Global Study Special Report, "The Business of Sustainability," Featuring Nike a

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:46:03 GMT

Business Wire - The Opportunity Green Sustainable Business Conference, which brings together leading companies and visionaries in business, technology, and design to showcase the hottest opportunities for driving profitability through sustainability, announced today that the conference will feature a panel discussion analyzing and expanding upon MIT Management Sloan Review's groundbreaking study, "The Business of Sustainability."

Sunovia Energy Receives Permit from U.S. State Department to Export Infrared Products, Accelerates International Sales

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:29:07 GMT

PRNewswire - Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SUNV) has been granted an export license from the U.S. Department of State to sell mercury cadmium telluride (HgCdTe) undoped infrared wafers for night-vision camera applications to a South Korean customer.

Mike Osredker, Tercon Director of Business Development and Global Marketing, to Chair The American Small Business Coalition Executive Committee

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:48:26 GMT

Business Wire - Mike Osredker, Tercon Consulting’s Director, Business Development and Global Marketing, has been named Chair of The American Small Business Coalition’s (The ASBC) 2009/2010 Executive Committee.

EDGE Medical Devices Appoints Rick Sbordone and Guy Ohad to Lead Global Sales

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:09:03 GMT

Business Wire - EDGE Medical Devices, the developer and manufacturer of Plasma DR™ flat-panel detector technology, today announced the appointments of Rick Sbordone as Vice President of North American Sales and Dr.

Ziff Davis Enterprise & JAZD Announce Launch of Global B2B Technology Directory

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55:01 GMT

Business Wire - Ziff Davis Enterprise, a leader in innovative enterprise IT editorial content and engagement solutions and JAZD, the leader in online B2B directory platforms, announced today that their new online technology industry marketplace – TechDirect, is live and open to buyers at http://jazdtech.com/techdirect.

Research and Markets: The Global Outlook Series on PR Firms Provides a Collection of Market Briefs, Concise Summaries and Statistical Anecdotes of Res

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:18:32 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/04b8aa/pr_firms_global) has announced the addition of the "PR Firms - Global Outlook" report to their offering.

Genpact Helps Miami Childrens Hospital Win Four Global Six Sigma & Business Improvement Awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:38:15 GMT

Business Wire - Genpact (NYSE:G), a leader in the globalization of services and technology and a pioneer in managing business processes for companies around the world, today announced that its strategic healthcare provider partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital is the recipient of four 2009 Global Six Sigma and Business Improvement Awards.

Orange Business Services Tapped by INX to Deliver Global Telepresence Solutions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:13:34 GMT

Business Wire - Orange Business Services has enhanced a three-year agreement with INX Inc. (NASDAQ: INXI), a reseller of U.S.-based IP communications solutions for enterprise organizations.

Movius Appoints Neil McGowan as Senior Vice President, Global Sales

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Movius Interactive Corporation, a global leader in messaging, collaboration and mobile media solutions, has appointed Neil McGowan as its new Senior Vice President for Global Sales.

Global General (GLGT) ITI Bio Tech Agreement with Marketing Company in Florida for Distribution of Sport Product to USA Universities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:45:32 GMT

PRNewswire - Global General Technologies (GLGT:PK) (www .glgt-corporate.com) subsidiary ITI signs agreement with marketing company in Florida for distribution of their sport product to the US Universities.

Atigeo Lands Patrick Quigley to Serve as Executive Vice President of Sales Quigley and his Team to Drive Sales Execution for Global Enterprise Soluti

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:30 GMT

PRNewswire - Atigeo, a compassionate technology company, today announced the appointment of Patrick Quigley to serve as the company's Executive Vice President of Sales.

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.

SPX Subsidiary to Acquire Assets of Yuba Heat Transfer LLC Strengthens Company's Heat Exchanger Business Serving Global Power Generation Industry

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:57:55 GMT

PRNewswire - SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) today announced that its SPX Heat Transfer Inc. subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement with Connell Limited Partnership and Yuba Heat Transfer LLC ("Yuba") to acquire substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of Yuba, a leading global supplier of heat transfer equipment and related technology for the power generation industry.

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.

Jet Airways Transforms Web Presence With Autonomy Interwoven's Meaning Based Marketing Solution India's Premier International Airline Delivers More C

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has implemented Autonomy Interwoven's web content management solution to enhance the performance of its websites, including jetairways.com, jetlite.com and 9wagents.com.

Verizon Business Takes Virtual Private LAN Service Global Wide Area Networking Ethernet Solution Now Available in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North Amer

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:01:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Enterprises around the world now can seamlessly and cost-effectively transform their Ethernet local area networks into wide area networks, with Verizon Business' global expansion of its Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS).

Global Organizations Choose Microsoft Cloud Applications Microsoft to expand Business Productivity Online Suite to more countries and regions, add ne

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Today Microsoft Business Division President Stephen Elop announced that the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS), Microsoft Corp.'s business communication and collaboration software delivered as a service, will be available in 15 additional countries and regions later this week.

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion On: Human Genome Science Inc., General Electric Company, eBay Inc., NovaDel Pharma Inc., and Amylin Pha

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:30:15 GMT

Business Wire - PicksThatMove is pleased to bring investors special situation stocks which have a high potential for price appreciation.

Research and Markets: Efes Breweries International (EBI), Reported A 5.3% Decline in H109 (Through To June 30) Volume Sales in Russia

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:12:21 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/3260e3/russia_food_and_dr) has announced the addition of the "Russia Food and Drink Report Q4 2009" report to their offering.

Consumers weigh in with CRTC on TV fees

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:43:30 GMT

CBC - The federal broadcast regulator has been inundated with emails from consumers who are lining up on both sides of the TV war.

Savvion to Showcase the Latest Release of Its Business Rules Management System at International Business Rules Forum

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:08:30 GMT

Business Wire - Savvion, the trailblazing business process management company, will demonstrate its industry-leading Business Rules Management System (BRMS) at Booth # 2 at the 12th International Business Rules Forum, being held November 1-5, 2009 at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alion Receives $6.3M Task Order to Provide Decision Support Tools for Marine Corps Systems Command

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:02:01 GMT

Business Wire - The Marine Corps relies on sophisticated monitoring and reporting tools to maintain its system operational effectiveness (SOE) and Total Life Cycle Management (TLCM) initiatives.

HSW International Joins in Founding Sharecare, Inc. and Will Provide Technology Development Services To Build Its Web 3.0 Platform Daily Strength, an

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:29 GMT

PRNewswire - HSW International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSWI), a developer and operator of Internet businesses focused on providing locally relevant, high quality information, announced today that it has joined with Dr.

MedicaTree International Presents Health Care Globalization Summit Opening in Miami November 10-13

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:34:49 GMT

Business Wire - As Washington searches for ways to rework the country's health care system, U.S. and international leaders will gather in Miami November 10-13, 2009 for two co-located summits, the Medical Travel Summit of the Americas and the National Workforce Health Economic Summit, presented by MedicaTree International (www.healthENomics.com) at Double Tree Miami Mart Hotel.

PGI Signs Agreement to Acquire Spanish Nonwovens Business Tesalca-Texnovo Acquisition to Expand PGI's Leadership in Global Hygiene Market and Increas

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB) (PGI) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Barcelona, Spain-based Tesalca-Texnovo nonwovens businesses from Grupo Corinpa, S.L. in a two-phase process.

Cathedral in $3.3M deal with SemBioSys as part of corporate conversion

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:18:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - CALGARY - Cathedral Energy Services Income Trust (TSX:CET.UN) plans to convert to a corporate structure and has struck a deal with a Calgary drug developer to acquire tax losses to offset future income tax payments when the oil and gas driller becomes a corporation.

Calibert Explorations Enters into an Interim Agreement with Megalink Global Inc.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:36 GMT

Business Wire - Calibert Explorations, Ltd. CXLT-OTC BULLETIN BOARD (the “Company”) is pleased...

3M Expands R&D Capabilities in India

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:09:36 GMT

Business Wire - 3M India Ltd. today announced it will establish a new R&D facility in Bangalore to develop products for local markets and better connect technology to customers in India.

Research and Markets: Ammonia - Global Strategic Business Report Profiles 103 Companies Including Many Key and Niche Players Worldwide

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:04:42 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.co m/research/575446/ammonia_global_s) has announced the addition of the "Ammonia - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.